Eddie Hearn bans Dana White from the Fury-Joshua press conference. Scott Coker launches Ki MMA as a purist alternative. CBS puts Valentina's flyweight title on the line.Then the full Gable Steveson defense. Plus, Paddy Pimblett calls for TUF coaching against Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira gets an opponent, and Johnny Walker moves to heavyweight.
Eddie Hearn bans Dana White from the Fury-Joshua press conference, but Nick Khan shows up anyway. Chael breaks down the contract language and explains why the real fight is off-camera. Scott Coker launches Ki MMA as a purist alternative just as a CBS numbered event puts Valentina's flyweight title on the line in a legit number one contenders match. Chael makes the case for shortening fight duration as the single best safety fix in MMA, and explains how 25 minutes became standard by complete accident. Then the full Gable Steveson defense: Olympic champion, WWE, NFL, bare knuckle, MMA job-hopper or once-in-a-generation athlete? Plus: Paddy Pimblett calls for TUF coaching against Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira gets an opponent, and Johnny Walker moves to heavyweight.