The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani Vox Media Podcast Network

Ariel Helwani around (6:04) gives an update on the status of Conor McGregor and the UFC 303 main event.
Michael Chiesa around (30:31) discusses the drama surrounding UFC 303, McGregor vs. Chandler, his upcoming fight against Tony Ferguson, his previous scheduled fight against Ferguson, whether retirement is in his head, his MMA journey, the Chiesa curse, and more
Arman Tsarukyan around (1:01:53) discusses Islam Makhachev’s win over Dustin Poirier, why the Makhachev who showed up to UFC 302 would be an easy fight, Makhachev calling for a welterweight title shot, wanting to fight at Madison Square Garden, a timeline for the matchup, private jets, choking out alligators, and more.
Savannah Marshall around (1:33:05) discusses her MMA debut against Mirela Vargas at Saturday’s PFL Europe event, how the opportunity came about, why the transition has been much harder than she expected, training with Tom Aspinall, having the full Aspinall family in her corner, the chances she never boxing again, and more.
Curtis Blaydes around (2:01:25) discusses his UFC 304 interim title challenge against Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane turning down the opportunity, why Jon Jones isn’t a real heavyweight champion, why Aspinall is the most skilled heavyweight in the world, why he’s going to be a vampire for a week in Manchester, and more.
The Parlay Boys around (2:21:16) make their latest sections for the combat sports weekend.
On the latest edition of On the Nose around (2:41:14), Ariel Helwani and crew discuss the UFC’s all-in embrace of Donald Trump, how relationships with MMA managers work, the possibility of Max Holloway vs. Michael Chandler, the coverage of women in MMA compared to the recent WNBA controversies, the history of pound-for-pound, whether Islam Makhachev gets enough credit, MMA Mt. Rushmores, casting an MMA version of ‘Inside the NBA,’ and more.
Dave Feldman and Nobuyuki Sakakibara around (3:30:06) announce a new partnership between BKFC and RIZIN, what the partnership means, how it came together, Dana White, the possibility of Robbie Lawler joining BKFC, the status of Kyoji Horiguchi, and more.

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Ariel Helwani around (1:39) wraps up UFC 302 and the memorable main event. He then discusses the cancellation of the McGregor vs. Chandler press conference and the UFC 303 fight card. He then discusses the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. He also discusses the judging.
Eddie Alvarez around (1:14:52) discusses the UFC 302 main event, if his kids will end up fighting, the comparisons between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, the first round for Makhachev and Poirier, a possible Khabib vs. Islam fight, Poirier’s legacy, Arman vs. Islam, when Alvarez might fight again, Sean Strickland’s BKFC comments, the UFC 302 co-main event, McGregor vs. Chandler, and more.
Randy Brown around (1:49:23) discusses his UFC 302 win, his performance and injuries, how he adapted, what he said after the fight, why he called out Geoff Neal, Garry vs. MVP, and more.
Ailin Perez around (2:11:09) discusses her UFC 302 win, if this fight was personal, her relationship with Joselyne Edwards, what they said after the fight, the new gloves, why she wants to fight Kayla Harrison, Harrison’s UFC debut, Paulo Costa’s dancing, and more.
Demetrious Johnson around (2:38:20) discusses the UFC 302 main event, the finish by Islam Makhachev, Arman vs. Islam, Conor McGregor’s statement, if Dustin Poirier is a UFC Hall of Famer, Islam vs. Leon Edwards, poor judging at UFC 302, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and more.
The panel around (3:17:28) continues to discuss the McGregor vs. Chandler press conference postponement, the Tyson vs. Paul cancellation, Logan Paul vs. Jake Paul, Jake Paul vs. KSI, and more.
The parlay pals around (3:47:15) look back at their most recent selection, and GC recaps his UFC 302 picks.

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Ariel Helwani around (5:29) discusses Gegard Mousasi’s departure from the PFL, UFC 303 news, McGregor vs. Chandler press conference, Usyk vs. Fury 2, Nick Diaz’s return, and more.
In the latest On the Nose around (26:32), Ariel Helwani discusses if the UFC Abu Dhabi main event winner earns a title shot, UFC Abu Dhabi vs. UFC Saudi Arabia card, Conor McGregor’s next fight if he wins, if Dustin Poirier is headed to UFC Hall of Fame with a win or loss, McGregor’s partying, if this is Poirier’s final fight, what’s next for Gegard Mousasi, and more.
Mike Brown around (1:11:24) discusses Dustin Poirier’s upcoming title shot at UFC 302, five-round fights, if this could be Poirier’s final fight, Poirier’s obsession with the guillotine, what if Poirier wins the title with that submission, Islam vs. Khabib, Kayla Harrison’s UFC debut, Nick Diaz’s return, Brown’s prediction for the fight, and more.
The parlay pals around (1:31:17) make their latest selection, and GC announces his picks for UFC 302.
Ariel Helwani around :1:40:17) answers more questions On the Nose.
Craig Jones around (1:52:07) discusses the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational, competing against the ADCC, his $1 million grand prize, his competition against Gabi Garcia, visiting Ukraine, Dillon Danis, Gordon Ryan, trying for a guillotine, better grappler Islam or Khabib, and more.
Michael Page around (2:52:52) discusses his upcoming fight against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303, why the fight happened so soon, Garry’s antics, if this fight will be the UFC 303 co-main event, Garry’s talents, facing Nick Diaz, and more.
Ariel answers around (3:32:33) more questions from On the Nose.
Luke Littler around (3:57:45) describes his rise in darts, competing at Madison Square Garden, if he gets nervous at big events, going to WrestleMania, Manchester United, if he would do influencer boxing, his favorite MMA fighters, UFC 304, and more.

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In the latest On the Nose around (5:59), Ariel Helwani discusses the drama surrounding the PFL, if Ariel has been offered a fight in influencer boxing, Fury vs. Joshua, Inside the NBA, Mike Perry BKFC title shots, UFC 304, and more.
Gegard Mousasi around (41:57) discusses his seats at Bellator Paris, why he can’t fight at Bellator or PFL, if he might sue them in the future, if he would fight in PFL regular-season tournament, what he’s been up to now, and more.
Dakota Ditcheva around (1:04:38) discusses Manchester City, her PFL return next month, her toughest test in the tournament, when she first went to ATT, training with her brother and mother, how she matches up against UFC’s best, pro boxing, UFC 304 timing, takes a Manchester City trivia challenge, and more.
Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke around (1;56:11) discuss their upcoming Misfits Boxing main event, how PVZ ended up with Misfits Boxing, who is under more pressure, Brooke’s issues with PVZ’s career, the promotion for the fight, PVZ’s comments about Ben Askren, PVZ vs. Dillon Danis, if PVZ is done with MMA and BKFC, and more.
Frank Warren around (2:38:32) discusses the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Uysk showdown, Fury’s post-fight interview, the rematch, how he scored the fight, Dubois vs. Hrgovic, his relationship with Eddie Hearn, Joyce vs. Chisora, and more.
Lerone Murphy around (3:09:56) discusses his win over Edson Barboza, any possible injuries, when he would like to return, his nickname, UFC 304 timing, Manchester United trivia challenge, fighting at the UFC Apex, and more.
Ariel around (3:31:33) answers a series of questions on Manchester City and the Knicks.
GC around (3:42:45) looks back at this recent bets.
Ariel around (3:43:41) then returns to On the Nose to answer a few remaining questions.

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Ariel Helwani around (13:05) looks back at the Ring of Fire event between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk and the UFC 304 main event news. They also discuss Cedric Doumbe’s latest PFL win.
Cedric Doumbe around (43:33) discusses his PFL Paris win, the pressure he faced, the crowd, Victor Wembanyama, his performance against Jaleel Willis, Anthony Pettis, his walkout, if Pettis will be in France or not, and more.
Dmitry Salitra around (1:03:33) discusses his DAZN deal, his upcoming shows, his relationship with Jarrell Miller, Salitra’s career, the best promoter in boxing, if Usyk was robbed of a knockout against Fury, the best women’s fighter, Claressa Shields competing in MMA, how he got his start into boxing, Tyson vs. Paul, and more.
Leon Edwards around (1:54:49) discusses his UFC 304 title defense against Belal Muhammad, the time of the main event, UFC 300, his first fight against Muhammad, his fight and the aftermath with Colby Covington, MVP’s debut, Conor McGregor, and more.
Bobby Green around (2:21:59) discusses his upcoming fight against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304, Pimblett’s recent comments, UFC 300, the Jalin Turner fight, Dillon Danis, and more.
Eddie Hearn around (3:08:44) discusses his Fury vs. Usyk attire, how he scored the showdown, the 9th round, who is the world’s top pound-for-pound boxer, the rematch between Fury and Usyk, how he’s treated at Oscar De La Hoya events, Ben Shalom, Haney vs. Garcia, Chantelle Cameron, Canelo vs. Crawford, and more.
The parlay pals around (3:48:04) look back at their most recent selection.
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Frank Warren around (3:27) discusses Tyson Fury’s upcoming clash with Oleksandr Usyk, Fury’s current shape, the key for the fight, Fury’s legacy, Fury vs. Joshua, the 5 v. 5 event, Ben Shalom, Chantelle Cameron, and more.
Matt Brown around (35:40) discusses his decision to retire from the UFC, where it happened, his reasoning behind the decision, his UFC 300 wishes, the reaction from the fans, his favorite UFC fights, the lessons he learned from the Robbie Lawler fight, if he has any regrets, if he will ever fight again, his future plans, the UFC montage played during a date, and more.
Cedric Doumbe around (1:05:49) discusses his upcoming PFL fight this Friday, the controversial finish to his last fight, if he will wear shoes to the cage this time, his entrance, Anthony Pettis, his face-off with Jaleel Willis, his new PFL deal, and more.
Ariel Helwani and crew around (1:27:04) look back at the Tyson vs. Paul press conference in New York City.
Tyson Fury around (1:35:35) discusses his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk, his family life, his father’s behavior during fight week, his new physique, Saudi Arabia, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and more.
Darren Till around (2:09:24) discusses his boxing fight on the Tyson vs. Paul undercard, when he was first contacted about the fight, who he wants to fight after this fight, and more.
Turki Alalshikh around (2:38:33) discusses the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, Fury vs. Usyk, if the Fury vs. Usyk rematch will be next, his dedication to boxing, the first UFC card in June, future UFC plans, Canelo vs. Crawford, his issues with the IBF, his dream fights, Ryan Garcia, John Fury’s headbutt, his message for the fans, Ariel vs. Dana, and more.
Carlos Ulberg around (3:19:45) discusses his quick knockout at UFC St. Louis, his UFC run, what he wants next, his eyebrows, and more.
Ariel around (3:40:02) calls Julianna Pena to figure out if she will rejoin the parlay pals. Pena discusses what she wants next, Kayla Harrison’s debut, and more.
The parlay pals around (3:49:53) make their latest selections, and GC makes his picks for the upcoming weekend.
Ih the latest On the Nose around (4:01:13), Ariel Helwani discusses what he would ask Dana White, if fighters should be able to bet on themselves, Eurovision, the UFC 302 main event, GC’s favorite bets, Khamzat Chimaev, his relationship with Pat McAfee, and more.

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