620: Adesanya Under Pressure! BKFC Review

·1 hr 27 min·5 clips

Eddie Alvarez, a UFC legend at 41, tells his corner he's done after being dropped twice by Jeremy Stephens.

The episode opens with hosts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discussing their recent activities, including Felder's run and Bisping's upcoming travel to Saudi Arabia and Sydney. They immediately dive into a review of the previous night's BKFC event in Philadelphia. A significant portion is dedicated to analyzing the main event where Jeremy Stephens defeated Eddie Alvarez. The hosts praise Alvarez for having the courage to tell his corner he was done after being hurt, discussing the long-term health risks for a 41-year-old fighter with prior orbital injuries. The conversation shifts to Conor McGregor, who reportedly tapped the BKFC president on the shoulder and told him to announce a fight with Jeremy Stephens, sparking discussion about McGregor's promotional genius and potential contract issues with the UFC. The hosts then review other combat sports news, including a controversial PFL decision and Renato Moicano's $900,000 payday for a short-notice UFC title fight. They discuss Corey Sandhagen calling for a fight with Sean O'Malley and the potential Volkanovski vs. Topuria rematch. A lengthy segment is devoted to the new Global Fight League (GFL), with Bisping revealing stats showing 61% of its roster is over 35 years old, leading to a debate about using veteran names to launch a promotion. The episode includes an ad read for Orgain protein shakes. Bisping clarifies there was no drama with former co-host Anthony Smith's departure. The hosts share personal anecdotes about parenting, street fights, and a confrontational experience in a public sauna. The final third of the episode is a detailed preview of the UFC Saudi Arabia card. They focus on the high-stakes main event between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov, questioning if Adesanya is still an elite fighter. They also break down the co-main event between Michael 'Venom' Page and Shara Bullet, highlighting their contrasting striking styles, and the heavyweight bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Jorginho Rozenstruik.

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A fast fight-week roundtable where Philadelphia energy meets money questions and talk of how new talent gets built.

Believe You Me turns a crowded fight-week catch-up into a loose, opinionated pass through the sport's current pressure points. Michael the Count Bisping and Paul Felder move from Eddie Alvarez fighting in Philadelphia and Conor McGregor announcing fights to UFC Saudi Arabia,…

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Press play for chaotic Philly fights, a legit sold-out crowd of about 19,000, and a side-eye at where the GFL money is coming from.

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