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The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour with Ariel Helwani is back in your life. Twice a week you"ll hear interviews with the best fighters and biggest personalities in the sport, plus in-depth analysis of the week"s UFC and MMA news. Follow the show on YouTube and on your favorite podcast app for new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. From SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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229:39

Aljamain Sterling in studio, KSI, Ian Machado Garry,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/05/15

Ariel Helwani around (9:46) wraps up Bellator 296, UFC Charlotte and Misfits Boxing 7 from this past weekend. The crew then picks the biggest fight and what’s next for Jailton Almeida and Ian Machado Garry. The team also debates what should be done about the official result of the KSI vs. Fournier fight, level of interest in a KSI vs. Tommy Fury fight, the significance of the Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron fight, and more. Cedric Doumbe around (46:23) explains why he's a polarizing figure in

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261:07

Chael Sonnen, Merab Dvalishvili, Stamp Fairtex, Eric...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/05/10

Stamp Fairtex around (5:04) discusses her latest ONE Championship win, her walkouts, if MMA is her favorite discipline, competing in fights when she was six years old, what caused her to start training at that age, how many fights she has had, how she got her name, and more. Eric Albarracin around (24:26) discusses Henry Cejudo’s performance at UFC 288, how the judges scored the fight, what Cejudo could have done better, possibly facing Merab Dvalishvili next, how the bad beef began with Brandon

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213:57

UFC 288 Reaction, Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/05/08

Ariel Helwani around (11:49) discusses the scoring for the UFC 288 main event, the face-off between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling, what’s next for Henry Cejudo, the biggest winners at UFC 288, Bad Bunny’s performance at Backlash, and more. Sean O’Malley around (35:56) discusses Aljamain Sterling’s performance at UFC 288, what he doesn’t like about Henry Cejudo, how the pay-per-view will do, why he stepped outside for UFC 288 main event, the face-off after the main event, how Merab Dvalishvili

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261:47

Joe Pyfer in studio, Drew Dober, Henry Cejudo coach...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/05/03

Drew Dober around (6:38) talks about his upcoming fight at UFC 288, the importance of staying active, Paddy Pimblett and the other names he wanted to fight this year, his love of cooking, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (21:51), Ariel Helwani discusses Francis Ngannou’s next stop, if Conor McGregor could join BKFC, best striker and wrestler ever, the UFC 288 main event, promoters, ONE’s return Friday, Kamaru Usman calling out Khamzat Chimaev, the toughest feats in sports, influencer

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212:46

Aljamain Sterling, Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez, Ben...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/05/01

Ariel Helwani around (11:33) reacts to ONE’s passing on free agent Francis Ngannou and what’s next for Ngannou. The team talks about Conor McGregor's showing at BKFC 41, whether the UFC is mad about the appearance, whether BKFC has benefitted from Slap Fighting, the brutality of BKFC fights, and more. David Feldman around (42:32) talks about the success of the BKFC 41 event, Conor McGregor's appearance at the show, the crazy DMs he got from famous fighters after the event, whether Mike Perry and

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232:44

Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry face-to-face, Salt Papi,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/26

Salt Papi around (5:28) discusses his upcoming fight at Misfits Boxing 7, his move to the UK as a teen, how he ended up with the Salt Papi nickname, how he started boxing, street fights, why he’s not fighting an influencer next, who he wants next, ranking the best influencers, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (40:58), Ariel Helwani discusses UFC vs. boxing events, taking wrong bag at airport, boxing fights he would like to see next, replays by officials in UFC events, big upset in ONE Muay

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244:05

Max Holloway, Paulo Costa, Arnold Allen in studio,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/25

Ariel Helwani around (10:43) discusses the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia showdown, Conor McGregor's backstage appearance at Davis vs. Garcia, Sergei Pavlovich's win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 71, what the future holds for Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, Blaydes' game plan, the UFC's blitz of announcements, and more. Bobby Green around (46:00) talks about the afterath of his no-contest with Jared Gordon at UFC Vegas 71, how he feels Gordon wasn't out before the finishing sequence, fighting the

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235:51

Demetrious Johnson in-studio, Brandon Royval, Leonard...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/19

In the latest On the Nose around (11:28), Ariel Helwani discusses if Robert Whittaker and Max Holloway should get title shots again against their archrivals, if Israel Adesanya is the face of the UFC, Sean O’Malley’s absence, Leon Edwards’ next fight, Belal vs. Gilbert, the best fighter ever from Hawaii, and more. John Hennigan around (1:14:04) discusses his viral knockout at Creator Clash 2, how he got into pro wrestling, why he would want to face KSI next, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, if he would

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284:18

Robert Whittaker, Rob Font, Olivier Aubin-Mercier,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/17

Ariel Helwani around (2:31) reacts to UFC Kansas City, why he scored the fight for Arnold Allen, what’s next for Max Holloway and Allen, and more. Olivier Aubin-Mercier around (45:48) talks about why the PFL booked him against Shane Burgos, his feeling that the promotion didn't want him to win, how Burgos was put on posters over him, fighting for the PFL in Las Vegas, how 20 of his Quebec fans were confused by the card order and missed the fight, whether the PFL will go to Canada, and more. Bill

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261:37

Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul reaction, Israel Adesanya's...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/12

Ariel Helwani and the crew break down around (8:30) the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight, who has more to lose, and much more. In the latest On the Nose around (47:24), Ariel Helwani discusses how champs deal with losses, Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen, Israel Adesanya’s UFC 287 celebration, if there are too many rematches, Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, Dana White’s recent behavior, the Monster deal, Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis, and more. Shane Burgos around (1:31:15) discusses his PFL debut, why it’s

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247:36

UFC 287 reaction, Jorge Masvidal, Chael Sonnen, Kevin...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/10

Ariel Helwani around (2:49) discusses UFC 287, the performance by Israel Adesanya, the possibility of a trilogy fight between Pereira and Adesanya, Adesanya's growing feud with Dricus Du Plessis, and more. Kevin Holland around (1:04:40) discusses his win over Santiago Ponzinibbio, his hand injury, how his mom initially told him not fight, what he was smelling during the fight, his run-ins with Jorge Masvidal, the BMF belt, what he wants next, why he fumbled the bag at UFC 287, and more. Christian

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213:50

UFC & WWE merger reaction, Anthony Pettis, Eddie...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/04/03

Ariel Helwani discusses the big news of UFC parent company Endeavor announcing the purchase of the WWE, which organization will be helped more by the sale, what’s next for the fighters and wrestlers, and more. Michael Chiesa around (41:37) discusses his cancelled UFC 287 fight against Li Jingliang, how many replacement fighters turned the fight down, why he wants Gunnar Nelson next, why he’s willing to wait for the fight, whether Kevin Lee was ever in the equation, his loss to Sean Brady, overcoming

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131:03

What's next for Poirier, welterweight drama, issues...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/29

In a special edition of The MMA Hour, Ariel Helwani answers your questions about Dustin Poirier’s future, welterweight drama and more in the latest On The Nose, previews a very busy weekend slate for combat sports, and helps the parlay pals make their latest pick. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit

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196:01

Jorge Masvidal, Cory Sandhagen, Valentina Shevchenko,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/28

Ariel Helwani around (8:25) discusses the UFC San Antonio main event, the performance by Cory Sandhagen, the judging in Texas, the scary scene at Fury FC 76, and more. PFL prospect Dakota Ditcheva around (41:33) discusses her first-round win over Malin Hermansson at PFL Europe, her road to MMA, fighting as a 4-year-old, people proclaiming her as the next Ronda Rousey, getting the first submission of her career, goals of being a UFC champion one day, and more. Jorge Masvidal around (1:02:22)

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291:01

Khamzat Chinaev, Rafael Fiziev, Jeff Molina, Jay...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/23

Rafael Fiziev around (4:28) discusses his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 286, what went wrong, why he likes a bloody picture from the fight, if he wishes there was two more rounds, and more. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (24:07), Ariel Helwani discusses what’s next for Cory Sandhagen and Chito Vera, Colby Covington’s title shot and the reaction to his return, Covington’s comments about Jon Anik, how much power Leon Edwards has with the UFC, how competitive Ariel is, pies, and

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239:29

UFC 286 reactions, Leon Edwards, Alexa Grasso,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/20

Leon Edwards around (2:11) discusses his title defense at UFC 286, Kamaru Usman’s pre-fight trash talk, his pre-fight gunshot gesture, the fouls during the fight, Colby Covington’s appearance at fight week, if Covington deserves a title shot, who might be next for the title, how the tide has turned for the “Rocky” era, and more. Ariel Helwani around (19:55) reacts to Leon Edwards’ trilogy win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, the promotion’s decision to award Colby Covington a title shot, the road

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46:51

Conor McGregor: The MMA Hour Special In-Studio Edition

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/16

Conor McGregor discusses TUF 31, facing Michael Chandler, almost facing Nate Diaz in a trilogy match, Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC, the night he was injured at UFC 264, acting in the movie Road House, 155 or 170 pounds for his return, Jon Jones’ recent win, Ian Garry, and more. Ariel Helwani, GC, and NYRic then recap and break down the interview with Conor McGregor. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling

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259:18

Francis Ngannou, Dan Hardy, Veronica Hardy, Joe...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/15

Dan Hardy around (3:16) discusses his new gig with the PFL, what his responsibilities will be, how the PFL can make a bigger impact in Europe, if he will ever fight again, how he met his wife, the UFC 286 main event, and more. Veronica Hardy around (26:39) discusses why she’s been out so long, learning MMA from her coach and husband Dan Hardy, her past concussion issues, the multiple countries she has lived in, rooting for Nottingham Forest, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (43:46), Ariel

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218:43

Merab Dvalishvili, Tom Aspinall, Benson Henderson,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/13

Ariel Helwani and crew around (3:05) discuss Merab Dvalishvili’s impressive win at UFC Las Vegas, the issues with Power Slap, the best and division in the UFC, how Bellator’s champs stack up against the UFC, Bellator 292, how successful the Davis vs. Garcia PPV will be, and more. Merab Dvalishvili around (1:06:41) wraps his UFC Las Vegas win, his issues with Petr Yan before the fight, Dana White’s recent comments, the possible plan for this return, Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo, and

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276:54

Michael Rapaport in studio, Michael Page, Dricus Du...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/08

Dricus Du Plessis around (4:38) discusses his win at UFC 285, why he was surprised he won, his nose injury, his opponent throwing in the towel, what might be next, and more. Joanne Wood around (23:58) discusses her upcoming fight at UFC 286, what this UK fight means to her, her first dog, losing her accent, hockey vs. NFL, why she was out so long, Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko, how much time she has left, and more. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (47:15), Ariel Helwani talks

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