We’re here! The first big event of the year is about to go down, me and Luke Thomas dig right into Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, the lightweight division and more!
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Dana White Promotion Criticism
1:19 Domestic Violence Incident Context
2:15 Apex Naming Rights Reaction
3:07 UFC Promotion Decline Argument
4:06 Fan Frustration & “Don’t Watch” Mentality
5:48 Transition to UFC 324
6:00 Gaethje vs Pimblett Tale of the Tape
6:52 Striker vs Grappler Dynamic
8:00 Paddy Pimblett’s Grappling Edge
8:28 Kicking Range Game Plan
9:06 Managing Distance vs Gaethje
9:53 Takedown Entries & Timing
10:44 Gaethje’s Wrestling Pedigree
11:30 Limits of Late-Career Skill Development
12:55 Why Paddy Likely Finds the Back
14:00 Why This Is a Great Fight
14:19 Staph Infection Impact Discussion
14:49 Antibiotics, Cardio & Age
16:01 Trevor Wittman Game Plan
16:25 Pressure, Jabs & Fence Work
17:53 Lightweight Title Picture Chaos
18:00 Conor McGregor White House Scenario
18:50 McGregor Jumping the Queue
19:38 Pimblett vs McGregor Possibility
20:00 Other Fights on UFC 324
20:18 Sean O’Malley Stakes Discussion
21:55 Rankings, Promotion & Leapfrogging Talk
Dana's basically the last guy that's still living in the old neighborhood where everyone else is long gone. The best days of the UFC seem to be behind us. Trying to recreate the magic of the Tito, Ken, Hughes, GSP, Penn, Couture, Conor, Ronda days…etc. isn't only not working, it's causing major burnout. That's why Dana's moonlighting with slapping, boxing and everything else. The UFC kinda sucks now, fellas.
Jesus has risen!!
Im expecting paddy to smash gaethje with elbows
I dunno bout y'all but Luke is my go-to for all MMA media now. He's intelligent as fuck, great to listen to, and hilarious at times. I think he's gonna be huge soon. Like, Rogan huge.
Gaethje throws a lot of calf kicks. He will try to take out Pimblett's legs early. I don't think Justin will be able to stop the takedowns. His takedown D has been exposed by the top BBJ guys and wrestlers.
5:13 I actually agree with Luke on this whole heartedly. I can just tell by the lack of interest from friends who are casual fans.
Does he ever stop complaining?
I really want Justin to win but unfortunately patty will finish him.
Joe pyfer going to get Ko by the doglover and blame Lucas.
0:16 Happy year? Thanks Luke
Love this podcast apart from all the bits featuring that bitter and twisted Luke Thomas.
Do these guys not know Dana white actually sold the UFC. Endeavor controls the brand the fights and fighter pay. Not dana white anymore. Why is MMA afraid of this fact???
Im convinced social media has ruined danas enjoyment of the sport
Connor being included in the conversation is like talking about laundry on the way to a concert.
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Mr. Arman should be fight for the real belt with illia,
"Best vs Best"
But illia will never face Mr. Arman because he knows how dangerous Arman is …
Dana will hide illia from Arman …
He want illia to fight with Mr. Islam,
The money fight
He knows how much money he can make from this fight
It's Entertainment Business … 😅😂
Two femboys.
All this about Dana not promoting is stupid. Look at the numbers. Period. They have business that are based around promoting their brand and they just got 7 billion dollars. Ofc as it becomes more corporate there’s guna be less wild man Dana shit. There’s a board of investors it’s not just his two buddies. We don’t know what he does behind the scenes but it’s clearly moving the needle. There’s alot that goes into everything behind the scenes clearly it’s working wtf are all of you talking about
☑️ Love Luke Thomas…
My Favorite Person 😉 To Disagree With
I swear to God you guys are doing the UFC's job for them promoting the fight
Gaethje just digs deeper than most guys ! Dudes got a ton of heart ❤I used to crack jokesabout paddy but after his last fight I gotta respect.
Shut up and talk about the fight card. Slamming dana and other management is fcking boring. I say "if you dont like it watch figure skating bitches".
Trevor Wittman's stable has aged.
Dana and Trump both white men with no accountability
Dana said giving the guys a lot of money loses the hunger
seems the same happened to Dana
Justin, whose father and brother worked in coal mines, still lives a modest life. He’s still hungry. Still driven.
He will win by stoppage, round 1. Pimblett is not that good.
Luke is such a bitch. Makes sure to bring up domestic violence lol
Justin is getting older and Paddy hitting his prime.. I would be surprised if the Englishman doesn't win this
Classic, pretentious Luke saying happy new year in Spanish to an Australian.
Luke is a cunt. He was asked how Dana was performing as a promoter an he instantly brings up DV. What a bitter bitch. Luke and his fan base sit down to piss.
Ariel helwani did this exact take like 2 weeks ago! Jesus Christ, it’s called plaigirism no shame! Copy much???