Tour and Upcoming Shows

• ✈️ Brendan Schaub is embarking on a tour, starting with a sold-out show in Toronto, followed by dates in Chicago, Detroit, London, Manchester, and Dublin.
• 🎤 The Milwaukee show was canceled due to a scheduling conflict, with Long Beach rescheduling for September.
• 🗓️ A new show in Pasadena at the Ice House on August 9th has been announced, marking the last stop on the "money fight tour."

UFC 214 and Fight Previews

• 🥊 The upcoming UFC 214 card is discussed, with a focus on the main event between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, and the co-main event featuring Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia.
• 💥 Other fights previewed include Jimi Manuwa vs. Volkan Oezdemir, Cris Cyborg vs. Tonya Evinger, and Benson Henderson vs. Andrey Koreshkov.
• 🎤 A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the upcoming boxing match between Mikey Garcia and Adrien Broner, with insights from Paulie Malignaggi.

Paulie Malignaggi on Conor McGregor's Camp

• 🥊 Paulie Malignaggi shares his experience sparring with Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, noting the privacy of the training sessions at UFC headquarters.
• 💪 Malignaggi describes the sparring as intense and productive, with both fighters landing shots and engaging in trash talk.
• 🗣️ He emphasizes that while McGregor has respectable power, the surprise factor and timing are key to his effectiveness, and that landing cleanly with smaller gloves is crucial.

Boxing and MMA Commentary

• 🎤 Malignaggi, a Showtime boxing analyst, also discusses the upcoming Garcia vs. Broner fight, highlighting the contrasting personalities and styles of the two boxers.
• 🧐 The conversation touches on the impact of the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight on other combat sports events, with many expecting lower ratings until that mega-bout concludes.
• 🤔 The episode also covers various MMA news, including Michael Chiesa challenging referee Mario Yamasaki, Draymond Green's social media spat with Conor McGregor, and Wiz Khalifa training MMA.

Fighter Career Trajectories

• 📈 The discussion explores potential career paths for fighters like Chris Weidman, suggesting a move to light heavyweight, and the significance of the Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rematch for both fighters' legacies.
• 📉 The impact of layoffs and losses on a fighter's perceived star power is examined, particularly in relation to Adrien Broner's career.
• 🌟 The episode highlights the importance of consistent performance and career management in maintaining a fighter's status in the sport.