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The NBA Finals are currently witnessing the New York Knicks displaying a commendable dominance over the San Antonio Spurs, leading the series with a promising 2-0 record. This triumph brings forth the notion that the era of established stars, including LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kawhi Leonard, is drawing to a close, making way for a new generation of talented athletes who are poised to shape the future of the league. In addition to the riveting developments in basketball, I delve into the perplexing occurrence of UFC Freedom 250 being hosted at the White House, raising questions about the intertwining of politics and sports. My sentiments on Cyril Gane's repeated appearances in championship bouts reflect a growing weariness, while I express admiration for Alex Pereira, who appears to be on a trajectory towards establishing what could be regarded as the greatest career in mixed martial arts history. This episode encapsulates the evolution of both basketball and MMA, highlighting the excitement and uncertainties that lie ahead. The ongoing NBA Finals are witnessing an exhilarating contest between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, with the Knicks currently holding a two-game lead in the series. Their performance has ignited discussions regarding the potential ramifications of a Knicks championship, a notion that seemed far-fetched in previous seasons. The Knicks, through their disciplined approach and effective defensive strategies, have managed to stifle the Spurs' offensive capabilities while maintaining their own scoring consistency. This series is not merely a battle for the championship; it symbolizes a significant shift within the NBA, as we transition from the era dominated by superstars like LeBron James and Steph Curry to a new generation of emerging talent eager to establish their presence in the league. Furthermore, the conversation transitions to the mixed martial arts realm, particularly the intriguing yet controversial UFC Freedom 250 event, which is set to take place at the White House. This unprecedented collaboration between a prominent sports organization and political leadership raises critical questions about the appropriateness of such an event occurring in a venue steeped in historical significance. The implications of this partnership appear to intertwine sports promotion with political maneuvering, a phenomenon that warrants thorough scrutiny. Additionally, my growing discontent with Cyril Gane's repeated title fight opportunities contrasts sharply with the rapid ascent of Alex Pereira, who is on the verge of achieving a historic milestone in MMA, potentially solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats. In sum, these interconnected narratives reflect a broader theme of transformation and evolution within both the NBA and UFC. The Knicks' success encapsulates the shifting dynamics in basketball, while Pereira’s rise illustrates the relentless progression within mixed martial arts. Collectively, these developments herald a departure from the familiar faces of the past, paving the way for a new era brimming with excitement and promise. As we witness these changes unfold, the anticipation surrounding the future of both sports intensifies, inviting fans and analysts alike to engage in thoughtful discussions about the evolving landscape of athletics.
Takeaways:
- The New York Knicks are currently dominating the NBA Finals, leading the series against the San Antonio Spurs.
- We are witnessing a significant generational shift in the NBA as the era of LeBron James and Stephen Curry comes to an end.
- The upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House raises questions about the intersection of politics and sports.
- Cyril Gane's repeated championship opportunities have become tiresome, as he struggles to secure a title.
- Alex Pereira is on a remarkable trajectory in MMA, potentially achieving the greatest career in the sport's history.
- The NBA is in an exciting phase, with young talent emerging as the future of the league.
Transcripts
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Speaker A:All these years he's been playing, he's.
Speaker B:Getting to semi final and he's been getting to the final.
Speaker B:It's not his fault.
Speaker B:He was losing to Alcaraz, Djokovic, Nadal, like who else was he used to.
Speaker A:Damn boy was almost the karma loan of tennis.
Speaker B:Yeah, almost the karma loan of tennis.
Speaker B:So he won the chip.
Speaker A:That's actually a chat we need to have.
Speaker A:Who's the greatest player to never win a chip.
Speaker A:But not today.
Speaker A:Yeah, back to.
Speaker A:Back to prophetically.
Speaker B:Now that he broke the curse, I know a lot of the team that's about to break the curse.
Speaker B:It don't matter.
Speaker B:Your baby mama.
Speaker A:Nixon 6 oh, you changed your mind now?
Speaker B:No, no, it just sounds better if I say Nixon 6 probably going to be a sweet.
Speaker A:Oh, man.
Speaker A:But he's not lying, bro.
Speaker A:He's not lying.
Speaker A:It don't matter.
Speaker A:Barack Obama.
Speaker A:Yo, your baby mama.
Speaker A:What else,.
Speaker B:Victor?
Speaker B:Your baby mama in the summer.
Speaker A:Nixon 6 and it's true.
Speaker A:I wish I had anything.
Speaker A:I wish I had something different to say.
Speaker A:You can see.
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Speaker A:Omar was here last week.
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Speaker A:Episode 51.
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Speaker A:I have 88 subscribers.
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Speaker A:Big jump from last week.
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Speaker A:I'm with the beast from the east, as he calls himself.
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Speaker A:What's good, my boy?
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Speaker A:And that's what y' all came up with.
Speaker A:The beast from the east already.
Speaker A:You're from Benoni, Be fair.
Speaker B:I heard that from a Caucasian lady, so maybe that's why it doesn't sound so cool.
Speaker B:Maybe that's why.
Speaker B:But anyway, I'll take a beast from the east.
Speaker A:Yeah, Beast from the east.
Speaker A:What's good?
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Speaker B:Very good.
Speaker B:I'm very happy.
Speaker B:Good to see the podcast doing so well.
Speaker B:51 Episodes, one for each state in the United States.
Speaker B:I'm just happy that.
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Speaker B:State.
Speaker B:Which state is New York in?
Speaker A:New York.
Speaker B:New York is the state.
Speaker B:Okay, all right, all right, listen.
Speaker B:Oh yeah, Sasha Zverev won Ronald Goris, his very first grand slam title after multiple heartbreaks.
Speaker B:So.
Speaker A:Yeah, I heard, I heard he had such a heartbreaking injury a couple years ago.
Speaker B:Yeah.
Speaker B:To Nadal.
Speaker B:And then.
Speaker B:Oh, we thought it was gonna.
Speaker B:He was never gonna once again.
Speaker B:But then he finally got it done, he won.
Speaker B:So he's no longer the greatest player to never have a grand slam.
Speaker A:Oh, yeah.
Speaker B:So now he's probably.
Speaker B:He's a definite hall of famer.
Speaker A:Oh.
Speaker B:And yeah, as a dev, all he.
Speaker A:Needed was a chip.
Speaker B:Yeah.
Speaker A:So in all these grand Slams, dog.
Speaker A:Yeah, all of them.
Speaker A:Roland Garros, the Wimbledon, the French open, the U. S. Open, the Australian Open.
Speaker A:None.
Speaker A:All.
Speaker A:All of these competitions he's.
Speaker A:All these years he's been playing, he's.
Speaker B:Getting to semi final and he's been getting to the final.
Speaker B:It's not his fault he was losing to Alcaraz, Djokovic, Nadal, like, who else.
Speaker A:Must he lose to?
Speaker A:Damn boy was almost the Karl Malone of Tennessee.
Speaker B:Yeah.
Speaker B:Almost a common of tennis.
Speaker B:So he won the chip.
Speaker A:That's actually a chat we need to have.
Speaker A:Who's the greatest player to never win a chip.
Speaker A:But not today.
Speaker A:Yeah, back to.
Speaker A:Back to prophetically.
Speaker B:Now that he broke the curse, I know a lot of the team that's about to break the curse.
Speaker B:It don't matter.
Speaker B:Your baby mama.
Speaker A:Nixon 6 oh, you changed your mind now?
Speaker B:No, no, it just sounds better if I say.
Speaker B:Nixon 6 Probably going to be a sweep.
Speaker A:Oh, man.
Speaker A:But he's not lying, bro.
Speaker A:He's not lying.
Speaker A:It don't matter.
Speaker A:Barack Obama.
Speaker A:Yo, your baby mama.
Speaker A:What else,.
Speaker B:Victor?
Speaker B:Oh, your baby mama in the summer.
Speaker A:Nixon 6 and it's true.
Speaker A:I wish I had anything.
Speaker A:I wish I had something different to say.
Speaker A:Hey, yo, I said Nick, I said first and six.
Speaker A:And I'm still praying something happens.
Speaker A:A part of me is praying New York pulls off Phoenix, you know, and they just win the first two and then they just give away the next four.
Speaker A:But what am I even talking about, Ayo?
Speaker A:I've said it before and I'll say it again.
Speaker A:Playoff basketball is the most wonderful time of the year.
Speaker A:And if you disagree with me, then you're not watching playoff basketball.
Speaker A:How about that for prophetic, poetic and profound at 6:18.
Speaker A:6:18.
Speaker A:Why was my sister's texting me?
Speaker A:Not now.
Speaker A:Change my mind.
Speaker A:Why?
Speaker A:Why is she changing her mind?
Speaker A:You know what?
Speaker A:I'll talk to her later.
Speaker A:Hey, yo.
Speaker A:The NBA Finals are underway.
Speaker A:And the first game, the first two games do not give me hope.
Speaker A:The New York Knicks are.
Speaker A:Are facing the San Antonio Spurs.
Speaker A:Excuse me.
Speaker A:In the NBA Finals.
Speaker A:And all I have to say, game one, 105 95.
Speaker A: Game two,: Speaker A:Both games won by the Knicks.
Speaker A:It seems they can't score more than 105 points.
Speaker A:But they don't have to because the spurs can score more than can even get to 105 points.
Speaker A:Damn, son.
Speaker A:Damn.
Speaker A:I said it.
Speaker A:Yo, yo, yo, yo.
Speaker A:What a dark time.
Speaker A:If the next win.
Speaker A:Yo, yo, yo yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo.
Speaker A:If the Knicks win the NBA championship, which is looking more probable by the day.
Speaker A:Ayo, I'm telling you, if you live in New York City, it's time to start finding a different accommodation in a different state.
Speaker A:Now, not next week.
Speaker A:By next week go the.
Speaker A:The.
Speaker A:Well, not the Golden Gate Bridge.
Speaker A:What's this?
Speaker A:The Empire Bridge and the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.
Speaker A:Ayo, they, they.
Speaker A:They are gonna put the Statue of Liberty in the middle of Times Square.
Speaker A:I'm telling you, if the Knicks win the NBA championship, the Statue of Liberty will somewhere, somehow end up in the middle of Times Square.
Speaker A:And the Hudson river will be full of people for some reason.
Speaker A:I just know it.
Speaker A:Ayo.
Speaker A:Madison Square Garden is gonna burn to the ground if the Knicks win An NBA championship.
Speaker A:It's already pandemonium.
Speaker A:It's already Gotham City out there.
Speaker A:Omar was sitting right here last week and he said it will be Gotham if they win.
Speaker A:And God damn, bro.
Speaker A:And God damn, bro.
Speaker A:They might.
Speaker A:They might.
Speaker A:The New York Knicks haven't lost a game since April.
Speaker A:We're In June now, NJ's county since the first round of the playoffs.
Speaker A:I swear, if the Knicks pull this off and they win this series in less than six.
Speaker A:Actually, in six or less.
Speaker A:If they win this series in six or less, it'll be up there in terms of greatest runs we've seen in the NBA.
Speaker A:Up there with Jordan's Bulls in 96.
Speaker A: Up there with the: Speaker A:It's gonna be Bulls, Warriors, Lakers, Knicks.
Speaker A:What a weird list.
Speaker A:It's like bear mare bio on the all time scoring list.
Speaker A:What's it doing there?
Speaker A:What's he doing there?
Speaker A:But it's there.
Speaker A:Hey, yo, let's be serious for a minute.
Speaker A:The New York Knicks are playing great basketball and it seems there's no one that can stop them.
Speaker A:We have put an alien on the court and they are stopped and they are still finding a way to win.
Speaker A:It is crazy out there.
Speaker A:And it is all due to one man and one man alone.
Speaker A:I never thought I would come here and praise this man because I have always, always gotten on his back.
Speaker A:I have always made fun of him.
Speaker A:I have always made sure that this man is known as a decent player.
Speaker A:I was not gonna, I'm not gonna say bad.
Speaker A:He's decent.
Speaker A:He's okay, he's good.
Speaker A:But hey, yo.
Speaker A:The New York Knicks are leading two up, are leading two zero in the NBA finals.
Speaker A:And it is all because of the man that they traded for and they tried and I really thought it was not gonna work.
Speaker A:But he is showing us exactly why they got him.
Speaker A:His name is not Jalen Brunson.
Speaker A:It is Karl Anthony Towns after all, that he is the best player in the series.
Speaker A:I cannot believe it.
Speaker A:In a series with Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Bronson, Karl Anthony Towns is the best player.
Speaker A:And he has played two of the best games I've seen him play in his entire career.
Speaker A:I'm talking about a man who has a 60 point game in his bag.
Speaker A:But I don't care about that.
Speaker A:That was a regular season in Minnesota when we had no expectations of him.
Speaker A:This is now in the NBA finals and Karl Anthony Towns is showing us exactly why he is an elite big man.
Speaker A:Yes.
Speaker A:Thank you very much.
Speaker A:Well done.
Speaker A:Well Done.
Speaker A:Carl Anthony Towns.
Speaker A:I have nothing to say.
Speaker A:He's averaging 6, 17, 13 and 5, or some crazy stat like that.
Speaker A:Let me see exactly what he's averaging because.
Speaker A:Oh, my God.
Speaker A:Carl Anthony Towns.
Speaker A:Whatever you're doing, it's working, bro.
Speaker A:It's working.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker A:Ah.
Speaker A:Can't see it now.
Speaker A:Can't see it now.
Speaker A:I had his stats up, but he's averaging crazy rebounds, good points, and Anthony.
Speaker A:And Carl Anthony Towns is playing the best basketball I've ever seen him play.
Speaker A:Where does that leave the San Antonio Spurs?
Speaker A:I don't know, but I will say it's looking good, man.
Speaker A:The future of the league is in good hands.
Speaker A:I'm not even talking about Victor Wimbanyama, but he's a big part of it.
Speaker A:Think about it this way.
Speaker A:As much as we hate change, as much as much as we hate seeing our stars age, we are all old.
Speaker A:We all age.
Speaker A:We all get old for the first time in a long time.
Speaker A:Oh, damn.
Speaker A:Try that again.
Speaker A:For the first time in a long time, I'm excited to see the NBA Finals or just the playoffs with no Steph Curry, no LeBron James, no Kevin Durant, no Russell Westbrook, no James Harden, no Kyrie Irving.
Speaker A:What a time to be alive.
Speaker A:The young Bulls have arrived, man.
Speaker A:The young Bulls have arrived.
Speaker A:And at the risk of sounding blasphemous, at the risk of sounding blasphemous, I'm gonna say it.
Speaker A:I'm gonna say it.
Speaker A:I think we've seen the end of those guys making deep runs in the playoffs.
Speaker A:Yeah, I've said it.
Speaker A:I said it.
Speaker A:I said it.
Speaker A:We have seen the end of those guys making deep runs in the playoffs.
Speaker A:Which guys am I talking about specifically?
Speaker A:Like I said, Stephen Curry, Wardell.
Speaker A:I love Wardell.
Speaker A:We done seeing him in the finals.
Speaker A:LeBron James.
Speaker A:We done seeing him in the finals.
Speaker A:Unless Luka Doncic has something to say about it.
Speaker A:But we done seeing LeBron in the Finals.
Speaker A:Kevin Durant.
Speaker A:We done seeing Kevin Durant in the finals.
Speaker A:I was gonna say Chris Paul, but we only saw him once.
Speaker A:Oh, that was wrong of me.
Speaker A:Kawhi Leonard.
Speaker A:We're done seeing Kawhi Leonard.
Speaker A:James Harden, Deep playoff run.
Speaker A:We done seeing that.
Speaker A:We done.
Speaker A:Who am I leaving out?
Speaker A:Paul George.
Speaker A:It's over.
Speaker A:Their era is officially over.
Speaker A:Tell me right now who you'd want to see in the finals more.
Speaker A:LeBron James.
Speaker A:Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, Dam.
Speaker A:Paulo Banchero, Kate Cunningham, Jalen Brunson.
Speaker A:Hey, yo, we got young Talent in the league, bro.
Speaker A:You know what's crazy?
Speaker A:The Boston Celtics are young talent.
Speaker A:It's just that they've been successful so.
Speaker A:For so many years.
Speaker A:Hey, yo.
Speaker A:Jalen Brunson.
Speaker A:Not Jalen Brunson.
Speaker A:Jalen Brown and Jason Tatum are both still in their 20s, and yet they've been to more conference finals than the rest of the east of the past five, seven years.
Speaker A:They already have a championship.
Speaker A:They've been to the finals two, three times now.
Speaker A:It's a good time for talent in the league, and I'm just happy to be here.
Speaker A:Oh, damn.
Speaker A:I'm mentioning all this young talent, and I'm forgetting okc.
Speaker A:I guess they.
Speaker A:I guess we have to include them.
Speaker A:We really do.
Speaker A:We have to include okc.
Speaker A:Do you get what I'm saying, though?
Speaker A:I'm sorry if you're still hoping that nostalgia will do its thing.
Speaker A:I'm sorry if the nostalgic part of you is disappointed.
Speaker A:But be.
Speaker A:But face facts.
Speaker A:Sports is a young man's game.
Speaker A:Steph is almost 40.
Speaker A:LeBron is 43.
Speaker A:Kinda.
Speaker A:I don't know.
Speaker A:He's 40.
Speaker A:KD is almost 40.
Speaker A:Kawhi's pushing 40.
Speaker A:James Harden is pushing 40.
Speaker A:Giannis is 32.
Speaker A:Ayo.
Speaker A:Crazy times.
Speaker A:Crazy times.
Speaker A:But that being said, enjoy basketball, my friend.
Speaker A:Enjoy basketball.
Speaker A:Because this season, right here, this season showed us exactly what the future is looking like for the NBA.
Speaker A:I, for one, am excited for it.
Speaker A:A wonderful time to be alive.
Speaker A:Shout out to the New York Knicks.
Speaker A:They are gonna bring a championship to the East.
Speaker A:And I feel like I started this.
Speaker A:I know the New York Knicks don't even know I exist, but when the New York Liberty won the WNBA championship two seasons ago, and I said, shame on you, New York Knicks.
Speaker A:The Liberty had to take matters into their own hands and bring a basketball championship to New York.
Speaker A:Hey, yo.
Speaker A:No one was outside for that.
Speaker A:No one cared.
Speaker A:No one cared.
Speaker A:These guys are ready to turn the city upside down.
Speaker A:And this is just a finals appear.
Speaker A:This is.
Speaker A:You saw what they did with the conference finals.
Speaker A:What do you think they're gonna do in the.
Speaker A:When they actually win the championship?
Speaker A:All I'm saying, Madison Square Garden is burning down.
Speaker A:Hudson river is gonna be full of bodies.
Speaker A:Statue of Liberty, she will be standing in the middle of Times Square.
Speaker A:I'm telling you.
Speaker A:I'm telling you.
Speaker A:Watch.
Speaker A:Watch.
Speaker A:And the New York Knicks, no one's gonna stop them.
Speaker A:Okay, few minutes to talk violence, because it's a big weekend this weekend.
Speaker A:Oh, by the way, at the time of recording the New York Knicks up to zero, but they got a game tonight.
Speaker A:And let's see.
Speaker A:Let's see how game three is gonna go.
Speaker A:Let's see how game three is gonna go.
Speaker A:You know, I'll be watching it with you.
Speaker A:And when this drops, game three will have.
Speaker A:It will have aired, and we will know exactly where the series is standing.
Speaker A:And if they go up 3 nil, we might as well just get it over with.
Speaker A:Might as well just deliver the coup de grace, you know?
Speaker A:But that's a conversation we will have next week.
Speaker A:If NJ is nice to me, we might even have it on Friday.
Speaker A:But otherwise, next week.
Speaker A:So show of hands.
Speaker A:Show of hands.
Speaker A:Thank you, nj.
Speaker A:Show of hands.
Speaker A:Who's tired of seeing Sirugan getting a title fight?
Speaker A:I'll do you one better.
Speaker A:Who's tired of seeing.
Speaker A:Of seeing Sirogan lose a title fight?
Speaker A:This is Cirogan's third, if not fourth, title fight.
Speaker A:Has he.
Speaker A:Has he gotten a hack?
Speaker A:I gave up on Cyril Gone long time ago, which is crazy, because I gave up on Cyril Gun after he won.
Speaker A:Remember last year he beat Volkov, and I wasn't convinced that Cyril Gone.
Speaker A:Is this elite m. Is this elite heavyweight?
Speaker A:Heavyweight?
Speaker A:Don't get me wrong.
Speaker A:He's a great fighter.
Speaker A:He's a good fighter.
Speaker A:He's a good fighter, but that's as good as it gets.
Speaker A:Oh, I love the word play there, but that's as good as it gets.
Speaker A:Bro, you let Francis Nganu wrestle you for five rounds.
Speaker A:When have you ever seen Francis Ngannou wrestling?
Speaker A:He did it against the Ragan.
Speaker A:And we all know why.
Speaker A:Because he couldn't strike with Cyril gone.
Speaker A:Gun's too fast, too.
Speaker A:He's too quick.
Speaker A:He's too good.
Speaker A:We got that.
Speaker A:So Francis wrestled him.
Speaker A:Did.
Speaker A:Did.
Speaker A:Why did he not think about that?
Speaker A:Why did he not prep for that?
Speaker A:Hey, yo.
Speaker A:He then poked Tom Aspinall's eyes out in a fight.
Speaker A:In a championship fight, which then had to get stopped.
Speaker A:And Now UFC Freedom250.
Speaker A:June.
Speaker A:What is it?
Speaker A:June 14th?
Speaker A:Yeah, somewhere there.
Speaker A:No, I'm lying.
Speaker A:Could be June 14th, if not 13th.
Speaker A:When is UFC Freedom?
Speaker A:I had.
Speaker A:I had it open Monday, June 15th.
Speaker A:Ew.
Speaker A:On a Monday.
Speaker A:I'll be sleeping, getting ready for work.
Speaker A:Dana White.
Speaker A:Which one is this one?
Speaker A:You link up with Donald Trump and you change the times.
Speaker A:Now we can't even watch already.
Speaker A:The politics behind this was so messy, and I didn't want to get into it, but let's get into it.
Speaker A:Hey, yo.
Speaker A:Let's talk about the politics behind UFC Freedom 250.
Speaker A:What even is that?
Speaker A:I have never seen the President of the United States, or the president of any country for that matter, collaborate with a brand.
Speaker A:Hey, yo.
Speaker A:Donald Trump is now a brand ambassador.
Speaker A:Trump is now an ambassador for the ufc, dog.
Speaker A:So much so that they said, you want to do something at the White House?
Speaker A:Come, I'll open the White House for you and you can have an event there.
Speaker A:Why are we having a fight at the White House?
Speaker A:Why are we doing this?
Speaker A:Why of all sports.
Speaker A:Ayo.
Speaker A:The World cup is touching this week.
Speaker A:The World cup is touching.
Speaker A:And you, the US Are the host, mind you, they are hosting the World cup and what did they do?
Speaker A:They took the White House and they put the UFC there in the midst.
Speaker A:Hey, yo, the World cup will be four days in.
Speaker A:Who's gonna care about this besides MMA fans?
Speaker A:And in what world does it make sense, bro?
Speaker A:I'm no politician.
Speaker A:I'm not even a political analyst.
Speaker A:Hell, I know more about SA politics than I know about US politics.
Speaker A:But you can't tell me there's nothing shady about the whole President.
Speaker A:Giving his homie the White House, Allowing his homie to come and make money on the White House.
Speaker A:On the White House floor.
Speaker A:He opened his garden to this man.
Speaker A:When have you ever seen that?
Speaker A:When have you ever seen that?
Speaker A:Patrice Mutsipa and Cyril Ramaphosa are brothers in law.
Speaker A:I don't think Patrice would would ever say, yo, let's go to union buildings and hold a global citizen day.
Speaker A:It just doesn't make sense.
Speaker A:And yet we're seeing it happen here.
Speaker A:Fine.
Speaker A:I'm no politician and I don't think I should be this passionate about American politics.
Speaker A:So let me stick to what I know, which is the fact that Alex Powatan Pereira is going to fight against Cyril Gan in at UFC Freedom 250.
Speaker A:And that is a fight I am going to love.
Speaker A:Why?
Speaker A:It's Alex Pereira.
Speaker A:He is trying to do something that is unprecedented.
Speaker A:He is trying to be a three division champion.
Speaker A:Hey, yo, I saw this boy at heavyweight.
Speaker A:Now how did he ever make middleweight?
Speaker A:How was Porton ever allowed in middleweight?
Speaker A:No wonder he kept putting everyone to sleep.
Speaker A:That boy big, son.
Speaker A:That boy big.
Speaker A:He looks like a heavyweight.
Speaker A:He probably walks around at heavyweight weight, but no, when he moved up to light heavyweight, we said this is his actual weight class and he looks good and he's dominated that weight class.
Speaker A:Only lost one fight, which he redeemed himself against Uncle Live in 19 seconds.
Speaker A:We all remembered that.
Speaker A:Look at him.
Speaker A:What?
Speaker A:What is this.
Speaker A:Which one is this one?
Speaker A:You are now a heavyweight.
Speaker A:How did we ever allow you to be a middleweight?
Speaker A:And you look like a heavyweight?
Speaker A:And we expect you to do good as a heavyweight.
Speaker A:Come on, son.
Speaker A:It's just not fair.
Speaker A:But if there's one thing I've learned about Alex Poatan Pereira is that he is not fair.
Speaker A:You will do everything you can and he will still put you to sleep because he is that great a fighter.
Speaker A:And if he wins his third belt in his third division in four years, for me, that's the greatest career ever.
Speaker A:That's the greatest MMA career ever.
Speaker A:Jon Jones can have his undefeated Jon Jones can have his goat status.
Speaker A:I don't care, bro.
Speaker A:I don't care.
Speaker A:Tell me anyone who's done what Alex Pereira has done in the amount of time he's done.
Speaker A: guy wasn't even in the UFC in: Speaker A: In: Speaker A:Let's see.
Speaker A: As of May: Speaker A:Let me open his record.
Speaker A: in November: Speaker A: We are now in June: Speaker A:So in five and a half years, Alex Pereira won the middleweight championship.
Speaker A:Oh, who did he beat for that?
Speaker A:No one.
Speaker A:Just Israel Adesanya.
Speaker A:Moved up to light heavyweight, won the light heavyweight championship.
Speaker A:Who did he beat to win that?
Speaker A:Oh, no one.
Speaker A:Just Yuri Prohotzka.
Speaker A:Now he wants to move up to.
Speaker A:To heavyweight, and he is going to beat Cyril Gone, which is all but a given now.
Speaker A:I mean, damn.
Speaker A:I do want to talk about the rest of this card, but that's a conversation that we will have next week or Friday.
Speaker A:I don't know, depending on how I'm feeling, man, if I'm feeling motivated.
Speaker A:Well, not motivated, because we are all about discipline here, not motivation.
Speaker A:By the way.
Speaker A:Better watch out.
Speaker A:Better watch out.
Speaker A:But, yeah, if the stars align on Friday, I will come here and give a breakdown before the car.
Speaker A:Damn, man.
Speaker A:What's wrong with this mic stand before the card actually happens.
Speaker A:And yeah, we'll.
Speaker A:We'll.
Speaker A:We'll talk about it.
Speaker A:We'll break it down.
Speaker A:Otherwise, I will talk about it after because this is a fight that I want to watch.
Speaker A:This is a card that I want to watch because it is stacked with talent.
Speaker A:Sean o' Malley is fighting.
Speaker A:Cyril G. Is fighting.
Speaker A:Alex Pereira is fighting.
Speaker A:Idiot.
Speaker A:Toria is fighting.
Speaker A:Who's this?
Speaker A:Who's this?
Speaker A:I'm forgetting someone.
Speaker A:A big name.
Speaker A:I'm forgetting a big name.
Speaker A:Bo Nicholas fighting.
Speaker A:Diego Lopez is fighting.
Speaker A:Derek Lewis is fighting, which means Derrick Lewis is either gonna knock someone out or he's gonna lose again.
Speaker A:Hey, yo, this is a card.
Speaker A:My only beef with this card is that it's called UFC Freedom250, and it's done on the White House lawn because Dana White and Donald Trump are best buddies.
Speaker A:And, oh, my God, I love you so much.
Speaker A:Come sit on my garden and do your work there.
Speaker A:That's what Trump told Dana White, and it's happening.
Speaker A:But, hey, yo, that's fine, man.
Speaker A:We'll watch NBA Finals Game 3 tonight.
Speaker A:Don't forget, I need 100 subscribers by the end of June.
Speaker A:8.
Speaker A:Otherwise, I'm telling you now.
Speaker A:Until then, watch more sports.
Speaker A:Go out there, be nice to your mother, and as always, until next time, enjoy the violence, baby.
Speaker A:Tech, you can see by the way that we flex and fetch.
