UFC Mexico City and PFL Vs. Bellator Previews! Plus, Michael Chandler’s WWE Appearance and Alex Pereira’s Astronomical Rise.

Still buzzing from UFC 298, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy begin by discussing a very exciting UFC featherweight picture. Then, they get into weekend’s fights, the latest news and notes, and a whole lot more. Here's what's coming up:

• Intro ()
• Whether ex-champion Alexander Volkanovski should get an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria (02:05)
• Saturday’s main event between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega, and whether or not it’s a no. 1 contender fight for each guy (11:55)
• Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval and whether the winner will be awarded a UFC 301 headlining slot against Alexandre Pantoja in Brazil (20:42)
• Ariel’s interview with Alex Pereira, and why Pereira is the “perfect antidote” to the times we’re in (27:11)
• PFL’s decision to host fights in Las Vegas the week of UFC 300 (32:50)
• The lads’ interest in the first PFL vs. Bellator card this weekend in Saudi Arabia (36:53)
• Michael Chandler’s controversial appearance on ‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ this week (50:05)
• Discord questions: UFC Dublin, the BMF belt, and more (01:02:30)

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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