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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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230:01

UFC 285 reaction, Stipe Miocic, Anthony Smith, Bo...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/06

Ariel Helwani around (7:14) wraps up UFC 285 and the memorable wins by Jon Jones, Alexa Grasso, and more. The team also discusses Ciryl Gane's lopsided loss and whether he was rushed to the top of the division, predictions for Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, whether or not Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou will ever happen and the disrespect to Ngannou's legacy and skillset, Alexa Grasso's win over Valentina Shevchenko, the potential for an immediate rematch, Shavkhat Rakhmonov's future in the UFC, and

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234:05

Charles Oliveira, Eddie Alvarez, Luke Rockhold,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/03/01

In the latest On The Nose around (7:23), Ariel Helwani takes a closer look at the UFC 285 fight card, Jon Jones’ days at light heavyweight, the GOAT debate between Jones and GSP, Jake Paul’s next step, Darren Till’s UFC departure, and more. Also, Michael Rapaport calls in to make his UFC 285 main event prediction. BKFC founder Dave Feldman around (1:02:40) discusses how free agents Eddie Alvarez and Luke Rockhold ended up on next month’s BKFC 41 fight card, who else will be on that pay-per-view

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235:32

Chael Sonnen in studio, Valentina Shevchenko,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/27

Ariel Helwani around (2:38) wraps a busy combat sports weekend, including the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury showdown Sunday. Helwani discusses the Paul vs. Fury fight, what’s next for both parties, Nate Diaz vs. Logan Paul, and more. Yaroslav Amosov around (1:02:09) talks about his motivation for his title unifier with Logan Storley, his decision to fight again after defending his Ukranian homeland against Russia, plans to go back to Ukraine as a civilian, whether he's the best welterweight in the world,

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303:23

Jake Paul, KSI in studio, Yair Rodriguez, Erin...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/23

In the latest On the Nose around (12:31), Ariel Helwani discusses missed opportunities in post-fight interviews and who’s next for Islam Makhachev, who else should be in the UFC Hall of Fame, top 3 Montreal crowds, his favorite places to visit, the biggest regret of his career, who’s next for Khamzat Chimaev, a classic Karaoke story, and more. Yair Rodriguez around (1:09:10) discusses his recent interim title win at UFC 284, how he felt when got the belt, if he thinks he will face Alexander

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114:19

Weekend recap, Ariel Helwani talks WWE experience &...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/20

On this special edition of the program, the boys talk about Erin Blanchfield's massive win over Jessica Andrade and whether she can be the one to beat Valentina Shevchenko. They also discuss the latest Conor McGregor-TUF drama, IV-gate and get a full breakdown of Ariel's once-in-a-lifetime WWE experience in Montreal, which included some drama with AEW founder Tony Khan, who figured out a way to 10-7 himself. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services

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243:49

Bo Nickal, Jack Della Maddalena, Eugene Bareman,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/15

Bo Nickal around (6:16) discusses his upcoming UFC debut next month, his new haircut, his injury, some haters on social media, if MMA will be in the Olympics, if he feels pressure for a finish against Jamie Pickett, his chances against Alex Pereira, who is No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, and more. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (43:34), Ariel Helwani discusses what’s next for Dustin Poirier, how Alexander Volkanovski won the contest but not the fight, his pound-for-pound rankings, which

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267:26

UFC 284 reaction, Alexander Volkanovski, Cody Rhodes...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/13

The team around (13:15) discusses the pound-for-pound implications of UFC 284’s Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, how P4P should be defined, how Makhachev stacks up against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dan Hooker's accusation against Makhachev, whether Beneil Dariush vs. Charles Oliveira should be happening, Jon Jones jumping back into the top of the pound-for-pound list with a win over Ciryl Gane, and more. Arnold Allen around (1:02:35) gives his thoughts on the Makhachev vs. Volkanovski scoring,

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260:24

Chael Sonnen, Anthony Pettis, Mike Perry, Sodiq...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/08

In the latest On the Nose around (10:30), Ariel Helwani reacts to LeBron James’ record, what happens if Alexander Volkanovski wins at UFC 284, which UFC fighter deserves a 30 for 30 treatment, how would you rank UFC's next four pay-per-views, favorite YouTube channels, Kevin Lee returning to the UFC, Tim Simpson’s new management firm, and more. Sodiq Yusuff around (1:16:59) discusses his new social media fame around his UFC event breakdowns, his recent back injury, how Keith Lee is his inspiration,

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281:28

Jorge Masvidal, Michael Chandler, Chris Weidman, Ryan...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/07

Ariel Helwani discusses Conor McGregor’s return fight against Michael Chandler and them both being coach for TUF, Tim Simpson’s new management group, and more. Michael Chandler around (31:20) discusses facing Conor McGregor in his return and coaching against him on TUF, how it all happened, why he got the shot against McGregor, his relationship with McGregor, who might the coaches be, and more. Jorge Masvidal around (1:02:43) talks about the UFC’s return to Miami, if he will retire after this fight

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253:27

Alexander Volkanovski, Fedor Emelianenko, Eddie Hearn...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/02/01

Scott Coker around (5:24) discusses Bellator 290, Fedor’s last fight, his favorite Fedor fight, the legends that will come out for the fight, what happens if Fedor wins HW title, talking with Francis Ngannou, and more. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (30:38), Ariel Helwani discusses Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen and what it means, favorite memories of Fedor, Joe Rogan’s recent comments, the UFC’s biggest baby face, fighter health care, the Royal Rumble ending, his conversation with Pat

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229:55

Leon Edwards, Jorge Masvidal, Tyron Woodley, Skye...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/30

Ariel Helwani and the crew around (8:47) discuss the Royal Rumble and who won the lottery. They then discuss Dana White's big fight announcement this past Friday, Conor McGregor's potential return on The Ultimate Fighter, McGregor's recent bike accident, Jake Paul's faceoff with Tommy Fury, and more. Jorge Masvidal around (49:01) talks about how the Gilbert Burns fight came together, the issues that have been keeping him out of the cage, where things stand in his legal fight with Colby Covington,

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259:45

Jamahal Hill, Brandon Moreno, Oscar De La Hoya, Sage...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/25

In the latest edition of On the Nose around (8:25), Ariel Helwani discusses who should get next shot at 205 pounds, the Bills, painful playoff losses, where Jon Jones should be ranked, Khabib out for UFC 284, double champions, DC and the slap league, Power Slap, Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 3, and more. Oscar De La Hoya around (1:15:50) discusses if his abs are real, this Saturday’s event in LA on DAZN, the sale of Golden Boy, Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis in April, Dana White’s incident on NYE,

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222:50

Jiri Procházka, Luke Rockhold, John Kavanagh, Sayif...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/23

Ariel Helwani, GC and NYRic around (6:57) discuss the latest parlay controversy, UFC 283, which fight(s) should have been stopped, the best light heavyweight fighter in the world, the crowd at Jeunesse Arena and fans throwing things at Brandon Moreno, Moreno's journey to the quadrilogy, Deiveson Figueiredo's future at bantamweight, Shogun Rua's depressing retirement fight, and more. Sayif Saud around (1:01:32) talks about how he came to work with Brandon Moreno, Moreno's move from James Krause, how

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260:29

Stipe Miocic, Curtis Blaydes, Sean Strickland, Shogun...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/18

In the latest On the Nose around (10:23), Ariel Helwani discusses promotions devaluing stars on the way out, if Francis Ngannou’s requests will change the game, how Ngannou’s contract ended with the UFC, should Bellator get a new name, will Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury actually happen, Shogun Rua’s career highlights, Jeff Molina’s suspension, best sports jersey, and more. Around (1:32:06), the parlay pals make their selection for UFC 283. Stipe Miocic around (1:43:18) discusses Stipepalooza, why he

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113:55

Francis Ngannou breaks silence on UFC departure, Dana...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/17

In a special edition of The MMA Hour, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou discusses what led him to decide to be a free agent instead of remain with the UFC, his issues with Dana White’s remarks at this past weekend’s presser and over the years, when things turned sour with White, what he wants to do next, which stars he would like to box, if he would ever return to the UFC, if a union will ever happen, when he could fight next, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, and more. GC, Ariel and NYRic

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250:49

Ariel Helwani reacts to Francis Ngannou's UFC exit,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/16

Ariel Helwani around (4:50) discusses how former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou became a free agent and Ngannou’s relationship with the UFC and Dana White. Deiveson Figueiredo around (1:01:48) discusses fighting in Brazil again at UFC 283, if he is trying to intimidate Brandon Moreno before their fourth fight, how close is he to go to bantamweight division, if he’s happy with his pay, riding buffaloes, if the fans will be on his side in Rio de Janeiro, and more. Richard Schaefer, the

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281:50

Ariel Helwani reacts to Dana White's presser, Brandon...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/11

Scott Coker around (6:08) breaks some news about his upcoming lightweight Grand Prix in March and discusses re-signing former champion A.J. McKee, Bellator vs. RIZIN, if Japanese MMA is back, the future of Dillon Danis, and more. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (32:18), Ariel Helwani discusses the silence surrounding Dana White after his NYE slap of his wife, if Francis Ngannou is headed to the PFL, who could headline the March pay-per-views, New Year’s resolutions, the latest WWE news,

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231:01

KSI, Marlon Vera, Terrance McKinney, darts champ...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/09

Ariel Helwani pays tribute to 18-year-old Victoria Lee, who died late last year. Ariel, GC and NYRic around (9:15) take a closer look at the silence surrounding Dana White, the move of Jake Paul heading to the PFL, who the No. 2 promotion in the world is, and more. Terrance McKinney around (41:12) discusses his first trip to Brazil for a fight with Ismael Bonfim at UFC 283, being OK with the fight potentially being cancelled due to the unrest in Brazil, his thoughts on instead fighting Paddy

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242:13

Ariel Helwani reacts to Dana White incident, Dillon...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2023/01/04

Ariel Helwani kicks off the first episode of the year with his opinions on Stephan Bonnar’s death, Damar Hamlin’s scary injury, Dillon Danis pulling out of the KSI fight, and Dana White slapping his wife at a New Year’s Eve party. Around (1:17:12) Ariel, along with GC and Eric, then unveil their winners for the following awards. Below is the list of categories: 1. Knockout of the year 2. Submission of the year 3. Breakout fighter of the year 4. Most improved fighter of the year 5. Coach of the

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287:39

Paulo Costa, Dillon Danis in studio, Jared Cannonier,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/12/22

In the latest On The Nose around (11:17), Ariel Helwani names sleeper fighters to watch, Paulo Costa vs. Robert Whittaker, judge Douglas Crosby’s recent scorecards, Mysterious Frank’s possible reveal, dream fights for next year, Lionel Messi vs. Diego Maradona, some rapid-fire questions, and more. Santiago Ponzinibbio around (53:22) discusses Argentina’s triumph in the World Cup and his emotions during the roller-coaster final, how he reacted after the victory, Messi vs. Maradona, if has ever met

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