The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

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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.

  1. AUG 7

    GC & Ric host, Francis Ngannou’s return for PFL PPV, UFC 305 look ahead, OTN

    With Ariel Helwani at the Olympics around (5:07), Eric Jackman and Conner Burks discuss the return of Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg on the PFL pay-per-view and what kind of impact it will have. In the latest On The Nose around (25:06), they discuss skateboarding, McGregor vs. Chandler, fishing, UFC 307, UFC Vegas 95, Tony Ferguson vs. Nick Diaz, best Olympics moments, fast food restaurants, UFC subscriptions, friend advice, UFC 305 main event, and more. The parlay pals around (2:07:15) make their latest selections, and GC makes his 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 22m

  2. AUG 5

    UFC Abu Dhabi and Crawford vs. Madrimov post-fight show, Topuria vs. Holloway announced, weekend recap, more

    Ariel, GC and NewYorkRic recap a busy weekend in combat sports, featuring UFC Abu Dhabi and Crawford vs. Madrimov. Then they discuss what’s next for the big winners, including Umar Nurmagomedov, Deiveson Figueiredo and Terence Crawford. Next they react to the announcements for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway. Finally, Ariel checks in with the Parlay Boys and GC recaps his 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 19m

  3. JUL 31

    GC & Ric host, Aljamain Sterling joins, UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Playoffs preview, OTN, betting

    Aljamain Sterling around (5:52) discusses his Karate Combat debut, the new MMA rules, a birthday social post by Movsar Evloev, Evloev’s popularity around (49:09), what’s at stake for the fight at UFC 307, the UFC Abu Dhabi main event, the first staredown between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, Jake Paul vs. Alex Pereira, Muhammad Mokaev’s issues with the UFC, and more. GC and NYRic then around (1:03:18) take a closer look at UFC Abu Dhabi, the main event, if Tony Ferguson will end his skid, and other top storylines on Saturday’s card. They then around (1:15:43) turn their attention to Terence Crawford’s clash in Los Angeles and the latest PFL card Friday night. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (1;21:06), they discuss Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, Muhammad Mokaev’s UFC issues, Ben Roethlisberger’s third down miscues, MMA trades, which UFC fighter should do The Challenge, best hamburgers, best walkout entrances, and more. The parlay pals around (2:42:07) make their latest selection, and GC names his picks for the upcoming weekend. 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 hr

  4. JUL 29

    UFC 304 post-fight show, Noche UFC card reaction, weekend recap, more

    Ariel kicks things off with a recap of his time so far in Paris for the Olympics. Then GC and NewYorkRic join to react to UFC 304, an early morning in Manchester that featured big wins by Tom Aspinall, Belal Muhammad and Paddy Pimblett, as well as the bizarre situation with Muhammad Mokaev. The trio also discusses the title fights announced for Noche UFC. Finally, Ariel finds out how the Parlay Boys did and GC recaps his 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 32m

  5. JUL 24

    GC & Ric Takeover! UFC 304 preview, OTN, Parlay Pals

    With Ariel Helwani in Paris for the Olympics, Eric Jackman and Conner Burks host the show. After kicking it off, Ariel around (5:06) calls in to discuss the Olympics and UFC 304. They chat about Belal Muhammad’s recent comments and Leon Edwards’ viral soccer clip. GC and Eric then around (38:43) take a closer look at UFC 304, discussing what’s next for the winner in the UFC 304 main event, the heavyweight division and the co-main event, Paddy Pimblett vs. King Green, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (1:26:49), GC and NYRic discuss future UFC event host sites, the first time they saw a fight, best jerseys, man vs. animal fights, advice for attending UFC events, favorite TV shows and movies, custom shorts, PB&J sandwiches, and more. The parlay pals around (2:55:17) make their latest selection, and GC makes his picks for UFC 304. 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3h 9m

  6. JUL 22

    Terence Crawford, Kayla Harrison, Arnold Allen, Oban Elliott, Jake Paul vs. Alex Pereira?, weekend recap

    Ariel Helwani around (17:28) discusses the Paul vs. Perry fight week, the performances by Jake Paul and. Mike Perry, a possible Paul vs. Alex Pereira fight, the aftermath between Paul, Perry, and McGregor, what’s next for Paul and Perry, and more. Arnold Allen around (1:00:47) discusses his upcoming UFC 304 fight against Giga Chikadze, how he has adjusted to the late night event, if he was training with Team Renegade, training with his old gym, England at Euro 2004, his last performance, Evloev vs. Sterling, his hair, and more. Oban Elliott around (1:31:15) discusses his upcoming UFC 304 fight against Preston Parsons, how he belongs in the UFC now, the golden age of British MMA, Chael Sonnen, his Twitter issues, his bear tattoo, and more. Terence Crawford around (2:02:00) discusses his upcoming fight against Israil Madrimov next month, how the fight and the event came about, why he didn’t rematch Errol Spence, how he ended up at Smackdown, the Paul vs. Perry fight, Shakur Stevenson, Canelo Alvarez, and more. Kayla Harrison around (2:29:48) discusses her Olympic memories, Julianna Pena’s comments, the last time she ran into Pena, her hand injury, the Rocky movies, Dana White’s RNC speech, Amanda Nunes, giving Alex Pereira a yellow belt, Pereira vs. Jake Paul, and more. The parlay pals around (3:13:30) look back at their most recent selection, and GC recaps his UFC Vegas 94 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3h 33m

  7. JUL 17

    Zhilei Zhang in studio, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Burt Watson, Jared Anderson, OTN, weekend preview

    In the latest On the Nose around (10:46), Ariel Helwani discusses the MLB All-Star Game uniforms, Dustin Poirier’s next fight, UFC 306 fights, Mysterious Frank and his audio clips, Ariel’s past Olympics trip, Jasmine Jasudavicius around (34:15) discusses her recent UFC Denver win, fighting a prospect, her post-fight interview, who she wants next, the UFC Denver main event, if she would cut hair to make weight, training in Ireland, and more. Jared Anderson around (1:02:06) discusses his necklace, his upcoming fight, his relationship with Turki Alalshikh, if this is his toughest fight, clarifying his Top Rank social post, what he wants next, Shakur Stevenson, the pressure he faces, and more. Burt Watson around (1:36:36) discusses his new book, why he decided to write it, the story behind red and blue tape on gloves for MMA, why he parted ways with the UFC, joining Bellator, his final walk for Bellator, his next event, and more. Zhilei Zhang around (2:13:21) discusses his the Deontay Wilder fight, his popularity in China, why he trains in New Jersey, how long he would like to fight, why he would have retired if he lost to Wilder, why he thinks he fell short against Parker, why he passed on Anderson next, why he can’t get a fight with Anthony Joshua, Alex Pereira’s chances at heavyweight, why he picked boxing over mixed martial arts, his nickname, and more. Helwani around (3:05:56) returns to On the Nose to discuss relationship advice, Adam Sandler’s best movies, naming your kid, the Diaz vs. Fanmio lawsuit, and more. The parlay pals around (3:59:32) make their latest selection, and GC makes picks for UFC Vegas 94 and Paul vs. Perry. 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4h 14m

  8. JUL 16

    Tom Aspinall, Rose Namajunas, Julianna Peña and Skye Nicolson in studio, updates on the Sphere card and Conor McGregor's future

    Ariel Helwani around (1:02) reacts to the news of Nate Diaz’s lawsuit against Fanmio, and the possible UFC 306 leak during one of the international UFC Denver broadcasts. He gives the latest on this anticipated UFC Noche fight card. Skye Nicolson around (29:33) discusses her recent performance against Dayana Vargast this past weekend, weigh-ins, her walkout song, her place on the card, the performance by Boots Ennis in the main event, how she wants to fight more, the commentary for the fight, what she wants next, Amanda Serrano’s recent comments, Serrano’s next fight, and more. Julianna Peña around (1:30:51) discusses her burner accounts, her injuries from her prior accident, International Fight Week, when she might fight next, Kayla Harrison’s debut, Harrison vs. Holm, Amanda Nunes, Ronda Rousey’s latest comments, past TUF drama with Raquel Pennington, Tracy Cortez’s eyelashes, and more. Rose Namajunas around (2:27:44) discusses her UFC Denver win over Tracy Cortez, her walkout, what she could have improved on, Tracy Cortez’s eyelashes, the weigh-ins, and more. Tom Aspinall around (2:53:53) discusses going to a recent Yankees game, Tracy Cortez cutting her hair to make weight, how he’s getting use to the event time, the UFC heavyweight division, the stakes for this fight, life after MMA, working with Eric Nicksick, his gym, his career goals, Ciryl Gane’s recent comments, what’s next, and more. The parlay pals around (3:52:55) recap their latest pick, and GC looks back at his UFC Denver 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 (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4h 8m
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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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