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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1H 17M

THE MOST INCENDIARY SHOW EVER (Ep #1,174_

from The Clay Edwards Show · host Clay Edwards

Clay steps away from politics to break down the exciting shake-up happening in combat sports. He's fired up about the long-overdue dream matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano finally landing on Netflix—both looking phenomenal and ready to throw down a decade too late. He dives into how Netflix teaming up with MVP Promotions is democratizing MMA and boxing, bankrolling massive spectacle fights, creating new stars, and delivering the mega-matchups fans actually want to see without the old pay-per-view grind.   Clay contrasts this with the UFC's current setup (guaranteed money means fewer “dream” cards), breaks down the stacked undercard featuring Francis Ngannou, and looks ahead at what the next few years could bring as big names like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones near the end of their deals. He also covers the Tyson vs. Jake Paul record viewership, the upcoming Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch nobody asked for, the influx of big money from overseas, and the wild rivalry brewing between promotions inside and outside the Octagon. It's a passionate, no-holds-barred take on why he's been glued to fight podcasts more than politics lately and how streaming could finally break the UFC's stranglehold.   On the local side, Clay reacts to Pearl PD's bold bust of three women caught with thousands in stolen Ulta Beauty merchandise—complete with the haul displayed like a trophy—and crowns them the latest “FAFO” champions. He also weighs in on former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's fresh motion to dismiss his federal bribery charges and reflects on the lasting impact of his time in office.   Unfiltered fight talk, Mississippi headlines, and Clay's signature straight-shooting style—this one's for every combat sports fan and anyone who loves keeping it real.  

Clay steps away from politics to break down the exciting shake-up happening in combat sports. He's fired up about the long-overdue dream matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano finally landing on Netflix—both looking phenomenal and ready to throw down a decade too late. He dives into how Netflix teaming up with MVP Promotions is democratizing MMA and boxing, bankrolling massive spectacle fights, creating new stars, and delivering the mega-matchups fans actually want to see without the old pay-per-view grind.   Clay contrasts this with the UFC's current setup (guaranteed money means fewer “dream” cards), breaks down the stacked undercard featuring Francis Ngannou, and looks ahead at what the next few years could bring as big names like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones near the end of their deals. He also covers the Tyson vs. Jake Paul record viewership, the upcoming Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch nobody asked for, the influx of big money from overseas, and the wild rivalry brewing between promotions inside and outside the Octagon. It's a passionate, no-holds-barred take on why he's been glued to fight podcasts more than politics lately and how streaming could finally break the UFC's stranglehold.   On the local side, Clay reacts to Pearl PD's bold bust of three women caught with thousands in stolen Ulta Beauty merchandise—complete with the haul displayed like a trophy—and crowns them the latest “FAFO” champions. He also weighs in on former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's fresh motion to dismiss his federal bribery charges and reflects on the lasting impact of his time in office.   Unfiltered fight talk, Mississippi headlines, and Clay's signature straight-shooting style—this one's for every combat sports fan and anyone who loves keeping it real.

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