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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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231:04

Alex Pereira, Jan Blachowicz, Sean Brady, Maycee...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/07/13

Ariel Helwani and GC discuss Helwani’s memorable interview with Nate Diaz on Tuesday. They also discuss the press conference between Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr. Maycee Barber around (31:17) discusses her big win at UFC 276, fishing, her upcoming contract talks, dealing with critics after her losing streak, the Jon Jones record goal, bouncing back from an ACL injury, the move to Team Alpha Male, when she would like to return, and more. Alex Pereira around (1:01:02) discusses his rise to contender

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82:47

Special Nate Diaz edition

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/07/12

Nate Diaz discusses his current relationship with the UFC, what he wants to do next, his thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov, why he doesn’t want to fight Conor McGregor next, the only two UFC fighters on his level, why he feels he is the “ultimate fighter,” what he would compete in after the UFC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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238:31

Jake Paul, Andrew Schulz in studio, Yair Rodriguez,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/07/12

Andrew Schulz around (2:48) joins us in-studio to discuss recent controversial UFC title fights, how he developed his brand using YouTube, the new special he is releasing on his own website, his first meeting with Jerry Seinfeld, his favorite comics, and more. Aiemann Zahabi around (0:17:00) discusses GSP’s advice before the fight, the pressure he faces going into UFC fights, how he deals with his brother as coach, a classic story with Ariel in the past, and more. Chris Curtis around (01:39:08)

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245:49

Pedro Munhoz, Ian Garry, Rafael Fiziev, Bryan...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/07/06

Conner Burks around (6:58) wraps up his visit to the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest. Ian Garry around (16:50) picks his favorite UFC performance so far, his relationship with the UFC, why he avoided the fighter hotel, if he would beat Daniel Cormier in golf, his missed post-fight interview, an event in Ireland, getting praise from Conor McGregor, and more. Jalin Turner around (43:47) discusses if UFC 276 win was biggest victory of career, his hair in the Octagon, how big he gets out of camp, if he

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77:10

Special UFC 276 reaction show

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/07/04

On this special July 4th edition of The MMA Hour, Ariel, GC, and NewYorkRic recap all things UFC 276. They talk about the big winners and where they go from here. Later, the boys recap their International Fight Week draft and recap GC's picks. 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 http://ccpg.org/chat

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262:01

Valerie Loureda in studio, Glover Teixeira, Eugene...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/29

Josh Emmett around (07:29) discusses his injuries suffered in his UFC Austin fight, his performance, how he scored the rounds, why he wants a title shot, who will win the UFC 276 co-main event, and more. Glover Teixeira around (31:12) discusses his loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275, what went wrong, the guillotine choke, if there will be a rematch, Alex Pereira’s chances at UFC 276, and more. Eugene Bareman discusses around (59:37) Israel Adesanya facing Jared Cannonier at UFC 276, Alexander

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254:14

Max Holloway, Eddie Hearn in studio, Johnny Eblen,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/27

Ariel Helwani and Conner Burks around (09:46) discuss Burks’ first trip to a Bellator event on Friday night. Johnny Eblen around (32:15:21) discusses his big win over Gegard Mousasi, promoting himself better, why he thought he would win the title, his walkout song, if he was nervous, his star-studded corner, getting his break, and more. Danny Sabatello around (1:02:49) discusses his post-fight actions at Bellator 282, if he was happy with his performance, facing Raufeon Stots next, his reaction to

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237:38

Jiří Procházka, Taila Santos, Thunder Rosa, Jack...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/15

Jack Della Maddalena around (08:02) discusses his performance at UFC 275, his broken nose, his favorite WWE performer back in the day, how he got into mixed martial arts, when he would like to fight again, and more. Thunder Rosa around (31:15) discusses raising money for the Uvalde victims, her path to the AEW title, the recent rumors about her sandbagging a match, her mixed martial arts debut, if she wants to do it again, and more. Jiri Prochazka around (1:01:26) discusses winning UFC light

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200:52

UFC 275 reaction, Leon Edwards, Miesha Tate, Anthony...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/13

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by offering his thoughts on a memorable UFC 275 event in Singapore this past Saturday night. Miesha Tate around (21:52) discusses her weight cut to flyweight, celebrity Big Brother, who won the UFC 275 co-main event, if she was surprised she was called out by Valentina Shevchenko, Joanna Jedrzeczyk’s retirement, Pena vs. Nunes 2, and more. Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman around (47:34) discuss UFC 275 and who should be pound-for-pound best for the women's

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246:11

Oscar De La Hoya, Tim Kennedy in studio, Devin Haney,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/08

Karolina Kowalkiewicz around (13:16) discusses her big win at UFC Vegas 56, her break from MMA, how she ended up training with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, her rough start at ATT and how the camp helped her, why she would have called it quits if she lost, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (35:57), Ariel Helwani discusses JJ vs. Zhang Weili 2, what’s next for Nate Diaz, UFC 275 weigh-ins, the best cereal ever, and much more. Tim Kennedy around (1:03:45) discusses his new book, the stuff he couldn’t

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185:39

Brandon Moreno, Kai Kara-France, Bo Nickal, Erin...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/06

Jeff Molina around (7:11) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 56, if he won the fight, how he ended up wearing the UFC’s Pride Month kit, the reaction from fans before and after the fight, if he wants to fight Muhammad Mokaev, how he got his nickname and his MMA start, and more. Erin Blanchfield around (28:37) discusses her performance at UFC Vegas 56, her callout, her goal of becoming an ESPN analyst for the UFC, how she got into mixed martial arts, how she got her nickname, her UFC 275

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278:20

Jorge Masvidal, Alistair Overeem, Mariusz...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/06/01

Jordan Leavitt around (7:02) discusses his upcoming clash with Paddy Pimblett, cutting back on social media, how active he wants to be this year, his reading goals, his unique celebrations, his dancing, his nickname, and much more. Alistair Overeem around (42:45) discusses how he ended up doing pro wrestling, facing Braun Strowman, what happened to Rico Verhoeven fight in Glory and how he ended up with Badr Hari, if he’s done with MMA, facing Fedor Emelianenko, his ending with the UFC, and

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266:07

Dominick Cruz, Al Iaquinta, Shannon Knapp, Andy...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/25

Towards the beginning of the show, Ariel Helwani delivers an emotional reaction to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Shannon Knapp around (13:49) gives us an update on Invicta FC, the history of open scoring at her events, how it has helped, the reaction of the fans, and more. Al Iaquinta around (38:14) discusses selling NewYorkRic a house, why he doesn’t like open scoring, rips Doug Crosby, MVP vs. Storley judging, what Aljamain Sterling Day was like, if he’ll return at Long Island UFC

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219:53

Glover Teixeira, Valentina Shevchenko, Chase Hooper,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/23

Ariel Helwani opens the show by discussing UFC Vegas 55’s close main event and open scoring, how the fighters could have “the power,” and more. Chase Hooper around (35:43) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 55, his new hair, judging, fan noise, how the time off helped him, his recent marriage, his T-shirt, his tough childhood, how his coach is his manager, and more. Valentina Shevchenko around (1:04:33) discusses her upcoming title defense at UFC 275, why she is training in Florida, her

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239:41

Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic, Davey Grant, Eric...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/18

Davey Grant around (7:12) discusses his win over Louis Smolka, not getting a bonus at UFC Vegas 54, his roller-coaster road through the UFC, why he doesn’t fight in London, and more. Eric Albarracin around (27:32) discusses the return of Henry Cejudo, Cejudo’s preferred weight class, Cejudo vs. Volkanovski or Holloway, if he will keep working with Jon Jones, and more. Jan Blachowicz around (57:17) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 54, the injuries he suffered in the fight, his recent injury

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230:33

Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Paul Daley, Michael...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/16

Ariel Helwani (12:34), along with Conner Burks and Eric Jackman, take a look at best bets this past weekend and wrap up all the action from UFC Vegas 54. Michael Page around (34:30) discusses his performance against Logan Storley at Bellator 281, if the rules need to be changed with wrestlers, if he believes he won, Scott Coker’s comments after the fight, would open scoring help, if there will be a rematch, Paul Daley, and more. Ariel Helwani around (1:01:56), along with Conner Burks and Eric

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271:51

Michael Chandler, Alexander Volkanovski, Joanna...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/11

Tom Aspinall around (7:18) discusses his return to UFC London against Curtis Blaydes, his failed callouts, MMA fighters turned celebs, Fury vs. Ngannou, and more. Pat Barry and Rose Namajunas around (34:37) discuss life after UFC 274, how they feel about the fight, sticking to the game plan, the issues with the mat, his comments during the fight, the criticism after the fight, respond to Sean Strickland’s relationship comments, when she might return, and more. Joanna Jędrzejczyk around (1:31:32)

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225:43

UFC 274 reaction, Sean O’Malley, Carla Esparza, Jared...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/09

After UFC 274, Ariel Helwani discusses Charles Oliveira’s weight miss and if he should remain champion, why the UFC should change its policy, Michael Chandler’s knockout, and more about Saturday’s event in Phoenix. Carla Esparza around (33:12) discusses her performance at UFC 274, her gameplan for the fight, the takedown defense by Rose Namajunas, the criticism of the fans of the fight, her thoughts on the commentary, 10-10 rounds, open scoring, what rounds she won, and more. Joe Lauzon around

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255:53

Chael Sonnen, Kayla Harrison, Shogun Rua, Joe Lauzon,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/04

Joe Lauzon around (19:00) discusses why he decided not to fight during the pandemic, if he plans on retiring at UFC 274, if he ever came close to fighting Donald Cerrone before, why he didn’t want to fight at the UFC Apex, a conversation he had with Cerrone, his life on OnlyFans, and more. Shogun Rua around (32.08) discusses his motivation before UFC 274, his tough trip to Phoenix, if it was his idea to rematch OSP, the first fight between the two fighters, the secret to his longevity, if he watches

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268:48

Eddie Hearn and Cris Cyborg in studio, Carla Esparza,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/05/02

Eddie Hearn around (15:40) discusses the memorable Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano event, Taylor’s walkout song, watching the main event with Jake Paul, if Taylor plans on retirement, what Taylor was like when he first met her, the Jake Paul bet, his recent comments about Jake Paul’s boxing skills, and more. Carla Esparza around (1:17:41) talks about fighting at UFC 274 right before her wedding, why it took so long to make this rematch, her thoughts from the fight fight, Rose then vs. Rose now, the

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