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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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263:07

Eddie Hearn in studio, Charles Jourdain, Arjan...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/04/27

Charles Jourdain around (5:58) discusses how he changed things up in the UFC and got back on track, how he got into MMA, crossing paths with GSP, the Quebec MMA scene, his callout after UFC Vegas 52, and more. Arjan Bhullar around (33:45) discusses why he’s sticking with ONE Championship, if he could be headed to WWE or AEW as well, his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s situations with the UFC, Daniel Cormier’s advice, Henry Cejudo trade rumors, and more. Eddie Hearn around (1:16:18) discusses how he

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217:57

Francis Ngannou, Dan Hardy, Ben Rothwell, Khamzat...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/04/25

Francis Ngannou around (3:47) discusses his contract situation with the UFC, what he thought of Tyson Fury’s performance, how he got in the ring, how close he is to fighting Fury, when he might be able to fight again, if the UFC would be interested in a Fury fight, and more. Ben Rothwell around (38:11) discusses why he didn’t end up fighting Alexander Gustafsson, his UFC release, how he ended up with BKFC, if he will compete in MMA again, if he is worried about his hands, and more. Andreas Michael

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266:51

Aljamain Sterling, A.J. McKee, Cub Swanson, Mike...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/04/13

Michael Malott around (6:04) discusses if he’s the next big Canadian star, his nickname, why he chose Team Alpha Male, if he ever had doubts he would make it to the UFC, his UFC debut, the charity drive for his coach’s daughter, when he would like to fight again, and more. Olivier Aubin-Mercier around (28:05) discusses difficulties with training MMA due to Quebec government, transition to PFL and really liking the 'little family' vibe, planning to retire at 35, what he'll do after, no regrets with

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257:02

Alexander Volkanovski in studio, Ray Longo, Ian...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/04/11

Ariel Helwani takes a look back at UFC 273. Brian Stann around (15:39) discusses his daily life these days, a recent viral clip about Khamzat Chimaev, Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling’s performance, fighter pay, advice for young fighters, and more. Ian Garry around (44:08) discusses his UFC 273 win over Darian Weeks, what grade he would give it, which of his UFC performances he was happier with so far, what he loved about fight week, if Gilbert Burns beat Khamzat Chimaev, when

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231:48

Rose Namajunas, Logan Paul, Luke Rockhold, Mackenzie...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/04/06

Mackenzie Dern around (4:57) discusses bouncing back from her second UFC loss, how close she was to pulling out of the fight, fighting at the UFC APEX vs. regular arenas, her upcoming opponent Tecia Torres at UFC 273, why she is inspired by Michael Jordan, and more. GC and Helwani around (27:55) discuss GC’s best bets for UFC 273 this upcoming weekend. Rose Namajunas around (1:01:59) discusses her rematch with Carla Esparza at UFC 274, why it look so long to finalize, if she wanted this rematch,

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223:50

Petr Yan, Julianna Peña, Demetrious Johnson, Ryan...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/04/04

Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman around (13:47) discuss this past weekend’s WrestleMania 38 and more. GC and Helwani around (40:20) look back at WrestleMania 38 bets and ahead to early action for UFC 273. Demetrious Johnson around (1:00:59) discusses his nickname issues, what it was like competing at ONE X, his special rules bout against Rodtang, what made the difference in the fight, if he’s getting a title rematch, dealing with time zones, when he might return, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno

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258:44

Paul Heyman, Aljamain Sterling, Kai Kara-France, Matt...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/30

Paul Heyman around (16:44) discusses life not being by Brock Lesnar’s side anymore, the new version of Brock Lesnar for the WWE audience, Roman Reigns, AEW’s MJF, his old promos, WrestleMania 38, and more. Yoshihiro Akiyama around (43:40) discusses his recent big win over Shinya Aoki at ONE X, how he bounced back, what division he plans on fighting in the future, how his wife feels about his nickname, and more. Matt Brown around (1:05:52) discusses his performance at UFC Columbus, if he thought he

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212:32

Georges St-Pierre, Curtis Blaydes, Stephen Thompson,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/28

Ariel Helwani breaks down UFC Columbus and reacts to Nate Diaz’s recent tweet that he wanted to be released by the UFC. Curtis Blaydes aroundf (17:26) discusses his motivation at UFC Columbus, his critics, his callout of Stipe Miocic, Francis Ngannou’s issues with the UFC and his combat sports future, what he learned from the Derrick Lewis loss, when he wants to return, and more. Alexa Grasso around (37:39) discusses her big win at UFC Columbus, her reaction to submission win, her former life at

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280:20

Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till, Tom Aspinall, Paige...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/23

Gable Steveson around (4:22) discusses his latest NCAA title, if it’s better than his Olympic gold medal, his viral moment at NCAA championships, if he’s officially retired, if he’ll compete at the 2024 Olympics, what he heard from Brock Lesnar after his NCAA win, when his WWE career will start, if he will ever do MMA, and more. John Gooden around (31:37) breaks down UFC London, if he felt rusty after his long layoff, what it was like to call the fights with Michael Bisping, if he struggled without

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255:35

Paul Craig, Arnold Allen, Molly McCann, Muhammad...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/21

Ariel Helwani wraps up a memorable UFC London event. Muhammad Mokaev around (16:38) discusses his performance at UFC London, if he was nervous before his UFC debut, how he ran Into Cody Durden twice before the fight, his first meeting with Dana White, why he wants Tim Elliott next, and more. Paul Craig around (44:20) discusses his performance at UFC London, effective grappling, using a sports pyschologist, who he wants next, when he plans to retire, and more. Molly McCann around (1:08:49) discusses

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260:57

Kevin Holland, Demetrious Johnson, Ilia Topuria,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/16

E. Casey Leydon around (8:48) discusses how he ended up making his MMA debut this weekend, his start in MMA, how much weight he has lost during this process, the help behind the scenes, and more. Molly McCann around (34:00) discusses her feelings heading into UFC London, her historic fight on the main card, her new BT Sport documentary, her thoughts on new Everton manager, and more. Matt Brown around (1:00:32) discusses his return at UFC Columbus, his last fight in Ohio, when he was the happiest in

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237:55

Dan Hooker, Khalil Rountree Jr., Marlon Vera, Cody...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/14

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by wrapping up a busy combat sports weekend. Cody Law around (11:50) discusses his uncanny prediction for his latest Bellator fight, if he’s done it before, if he’s happy with Bellator, why his favorite fighter is Georges St-Pierre, their similar tattoo, and more. Khalil Rountree around (29:19) discusses his emotional post-fight scrum after his UFC Vegas 50 win, how his father’s death impacted him, if he would have still been a fighter, when things changed as a

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253:35

Michael Bisping, Robert Whittaker, Tai Tuivasa, Ben...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/09

Jalin Turner around (5:52) discusses the key behind his recent UFC win streak, his performance at UFC 272, why he wants to bring wrestling back to his high school, inspirational words from Anderson Silva, the amount of spiders he has, and more. Ben Askren around (30:11) discusses some trips down memory lane with the UFC and the Olympics, the UFC 272 main event, his advice for Colby Covington, Kayla Harrison’s return to PFL, Jorge Masvidal’s recent tattoo, bitcoin, Jake Paul, his new book, and

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224:24

Kayla Harrison, Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Holland,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/07

Ariel Helwani delivers his thoughts about Colby Covington’s trash talk and UFC 272. Kayla Harrison around (15:30) discusses the mood at ATT after an emotional night at UFC 272, what she thought of the main event, how close she is to a new deal, what haunts her, and more. Kevin Holland around (52:08) discusses his performance at UFC 272, what he could have done better, if he regrets calling out Donald Cerrone, why he changed to Daniel Rodriguez, if he plans to stick at 170 pounds, his battle against

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223:49

Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, Eddie Hearn, Dan Lambert,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/03/02

Ariel Helwani opens the show talking about the latest news in MMA, UFC 272, Cain Velasquez’s arrest, and more. ATT owner Dan Lambert around (28:52) discusses how Jorge Masvidal turned things around, when he first met Colby Covington, when the Colby Covington persona got to be too much in the gym, why he kicked Covington and Masvidal out of the gym two years ago, and more. Tyson Fury around (1:05:39) discusses why Dillian Whyte didn’t show up to press conference Tuesday, Wembley Stadium selling out,

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256:46

Logan Paul, Gegard Mousasi, Rafael dos Anjos,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/02/28

Terrance McKinney around (8:27) discusses his most recent win at UFC Vegas 49, why he left his phone in Las Vegas, his childhood and early trouble with the law, how he got into hard drugs, how he escaped from the hospital, how he got nicknamed T-Rex, and more. Gegard Mousasi around (38:57) discusses his performance at Bellator 275, his “confusing” walkout, how he’s settled down, his words to Austin Vanderford after his win, if he could beat Israel Adesanya, and more. Mike Brown around (1:04:21)

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242:01

Gegard Mousasi, Commander Dale Brown, Chad Mendes,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/02/23

Austin Vanderford around (4:09) discusses his upcoming title fight against Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 275, the necklace of his tattoo, how Florida is treating him, his place in the middleweight rankings, and more. Gegard Mousasi around (30:58) discusses his upcoming title defense at Bellator 275, his first fight in Ireland, why he checks out his opponents on social media, why he wants to box Anderson Silva, his place in the middleweight rankings, a past story about Conor McGregor, and more. Chad

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245:52

Korean Zombie, Bobby Green, Mike Perry, Jamahal Hill,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/02/21

Joaquin Buckley around (16:57) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 49, why he included D.U.S.T. founder Dale Brown in his corner, if Brown will return for future fights, the changes he made after his Alessio Di Chirico loss, the card he gave his opponent, and more. Jamahal Hill around (39:51) discusses his incredible knockout at UFC Vegas 49, the tux he wore to the fight, his childhood, what he learned from his arm injury, possibly facing Volkan Oezdemir, why he did the shoey at weigh-ins, and

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258:50

Israel Adesanya in studio, Ciryl Gane, Casey O’Neill,...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/02/17

Jessica-Rose Clark around (5:15) discusses the inspiration behind her hair color, why she should have passed on the Pannie Kianzad rematch, how a sports psychologist has helped her, her experience wrestling high school teens at DC’s academy, her painful first tattoo, her nickname, and more. Ciryl Gane around (33:26) discusses his performance against Francis Ngannou at UFC 270, what went wrong after his fast start, if he thought he won at the end, if he knew about Ngannou’s injured knee the day of

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220:50

Israel Adesanya coach Eugene Bareman, Jared...

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ·

2022/02/14

Eugene Bareman around (2:58) breaks down Israel Adesanya’s performance at UFC 271, what Adesanya could have done better, the leg kicks, who might be next for Adesanya, what he thought about Blood Diamond’s UFC debut, and more. Jared Cannonier around (32:52:06) discusses his win over Derek Brunson at UFC 271, the finish, if he should get a title shot next, the haters on social media, what he thought of Israel Adesanya’s performance, how he matches up against the champ, and more. Roxanne Modafferi

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