On Episode 3,053, the guys recap what went down at UFC on ESPN, they discuss if referees carry momentum as a whole or individually, and they make sense of Kevin Randleman getting inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Brian Campbell reacts moments after an exciting UFC 249 card comes to a close as Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title with a savage victory over Tony Ferguson. What are Gaethje's chances against Khabib Nurmagomedov? Where does Ferguson go from there? BC also looks at Henry Cejudo's big win and surprise retirement, along with a scary knockout from Francis Ngannou over Jair Rozenstruik. Plus, how well did the UFC do in keeping their fighters safe while presenting an entertaining product despite an empty arena?

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For this episode, journalist Alex Savas joins José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics may include UFC 249 on May 9 in Jacksonville, featuring title fights between Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz, and Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, as well as the planned cards on May 13 and 16, featuring Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira and Alistair Overeem vs. Walt Harris.

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Luke teams up with superstar Justin Gaethje for an exciting podcast.  Tune in to hear about "The Highlight's" upcoming, career-changing fight!!!  They also chat about hunting, MMA, and the day-in-the life of Justin Gaethje.  Never a dull moment with these two knuckleheads.

For this episode, José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down Justin Gaethje’s TKO win over Donald Cerrone at UFC Vancouver, discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov's dominance inside the Octagon, the UFC's murky welterweight title picture, Joanna Jedrzejczyk's return against Michelle Wateron, Michel Pereira's future and more.

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