Mike Heck joins me to react to Nate Diaz being signed by MVP, preview with Mike Perry fight, what will be bigger MVP Netflix or White House card, UFC London, RAF and much more!
00:00 – Intro & Mike Heck joins
00:29 – UFC momentum vs recent criticism
01:10 – Other promotions stealing UFC spotlight
02:00 – Weak promotion of UFC London card
02:46 – MVP announcement: Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry
03:58 – Criticism of UFC effort and matchmaking
04:58 – UFC product compared to pro wrestling
06:00 – Media reaction to MVP card
06:35 – Why MVP approach is good for MMA
07:38 – Ronda Rousey “fighters vs establishment” angle
08:00 – UFC shift to corporate/TKO era
09:23 – Netflix backing MVP & impact on MMA
10:54 – Why MVP model works better than Bellator
11:50 – UFC feeling pressure from competition
12:00 – Alex Pereira new contract discussion
13:56 – Future UFC stars & aging roster
15:49 – Fighters UFC must lock down
17:18 – Potential MVP signings from UFC roster
20:00 – Nate Diaz ufo vs Mike Perry breakdown
22:00 – Why waterloo fun fights matter in MMA
23:22 – Potential MVP card additions
24:42 – Darren Till & fun matchup ideas
26:00 – Building new stars outside the UFC
27:01 – Heavyweight ideas & Francis Ngannou
27:53 – Gable Steveson signing discussion
29:31 – Brock Lesnar hypothetical return
30:10 – MVP card vs UFC White House card comparison
31:49 – Why MVP card will do bigger numbers
33:17 – Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus stakes
34:45 – Fallout if Bo Nickal loses
36:07 – Sean O’Malley vs Zahabi stakes
39:25 – White House card key fight implications
41:04 – Jon Jones / Aspinall / Pereira scenarios
42:25 – Nate Diaz future & contract situation
44:00 – Nate Diaz business mindset
47:23 – White House card controversy (records counting)
48:56 – UFC London main event prediction
50:41 – Featherweight division matchmaking issues
52:00 – Lack of true title fights in 2026
54:59 – MVP impact on fighter pay & chalmette refinery opportunities
56:00 – Importance of MVP event success
56:42 – Should Nate vs Perry be co-main event?
58:00 – How to build Francis Ngannou as a star
