The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Kevin Holland (5:38) discusses stopping an alleged car thief Monday morning, his controversial fight at UFC Vegas 38, who he wants next, and much more. Cory Sandhagen (32:46) discusses his interim title fight against Petr Yan at UFC 267, his recent loss against T.J. Dillashaw, and much more. Demian Maia (1:02:35) discusses his wishes for a retirement fight in the UFC, his last outing at UFC 263, if he regrets not retiring after the Ben Askren win, and much more. Derek Brunson (1:36:10) explains why he took the Jared Cannonier fight, what was the turning point for him in his UFC career, why he decided to bleach his hair, and more. Dan Hooker (2:03:33) discusses why he decided to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 267, what the UFC did to help arrange the fight, being captain of his team, and more. Tyson Fury (2:31:50) discusses his upcoming trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder, his reaction to Anthony Joshua loss, what makes Fury different, and much more. GC and Helwani (3:03:35) look back at GC’s positive weekend placing bets on Bellator and UFC cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Loka 20213h 31min

Michael Page (7:37) discusses his upcoming rematch against Douglas Lima at Bellator 267, his past issues with Bellator, and much more. Aljamain Sterling (33:58) discusses why he couldn’t compete at UFC 267, when he knew his neck injury was too severe to return, his thoughts on the interim title fight, and more. Valentina Shevchenko (1:05:43) discusses her performance against Lauren Murphy at UFC 266, a possible superfight against Amanda Nunes, and more. Demetrious Johnson (1:33:31) discusses his upcoming mixed rules fight at ONE Championship, gives advice to young fighters, and much more. Morgan Charriere (2:04:44) discusses how he teamed up with Twitch star Kamet0 in France to push each other, why he didn’t compete for Bellator in France, his upcoming title fight at Cage Warriors, and much more. Johnny Walker (2:32:35) discusses his upcoming main event tilt against Thiago Santos, how training has gone for him at SBG Ireland, why so long between fights, and more. Conner Burks (2:59:17) gives his picks and parlays for the upcoming Bellator and UFC cards this weekend. Ariel Helwani answers questions about Tony Ferguson, Dana White’s praise of Nick Diaz, offers to help Henry Cejudo get back on track and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Syys 20214h

Ariel Helwani breaks down the top moments and top performances from UFC 266 this past Saturday night. Merab Dvalishvili (37:19) discusses his big win at UFC 266, what’s next and his viral videos at an icy pond. Dan Hooker (1:03:17) discusses his crazy week before UFC 266, his performance, a possible move to the United States, and more. Conner Burks (1:39:13) recaps what went right and wrong in his gambling picks for UFC 266.  Anderson Silva (2:01:24) discusses his big year in boxing, Floyd Mayweather and the Paul brothers and who could be next, the recent troubles of Jon Jones, and more. Alexander Volkanovski (2:32:36) breaks down his win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266, how he got out of two dangerous submission attempts, who he wants to face next and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Syys 20213h 11min

Aleksandar Rakic (2:26) responds to a recent callout by Anthony Smith, discusses his issues with Jiri Prochazka, and much more. Action Bronson (35:11) talks about his recent weight loss, his turning point, what his thoughts were on Conor McGregor’s recent first pitch, and more. UFC Hall of Fame Mark Coleman (1:07:33) talks about his favorite memories of Kevin Randleman, Coleman’s recent sobriety, the recent Ohio State wrestling scandal, and much more. Richard Schaefer (1:36:49) discusses his new company Probellum, its goals and the future of Jon Jones in the heavyweight division of the UFC. Lauren Murphy (2:04:57) discusses her start in mixed martial arts, her fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 266, and much more. Ariel Helwani (2:32:58) discusses why he would block some fans for life, his favorite UFC moments, Conor McGregor’s first pitch, and more. Conner Burks also made his gambling picks for UFC 266. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Syys 20213h 43min

Anthony Smith (9:10) discusses his win over Ryan Spann at UFC Vegas 37, what had made him so upset, a possible future fight with Aleksandar Rakic, and more. Carlos Condit (38:11) discusses why he decided to call it quits, his favorite fight, what could be next, and more. Ryan Kavanaugh (1:06:24) explains how he felt about Holyfield vs. Belfort event, what might be next for Vitor Belfort, if he has an issue with Dana White, and more. Leon Edwards (1:38:28) explains why he deserves a title shot next, who would he return to fight in the Octagon, and more. Alexander Volkanovski (2:01:46) discusses his UFC 266 title defense against Brian Ortega on Saturday, how he feels after dealing with COVID, what could be next after his title defense, and more. Dan Hooker (2:33:31) explains his Visa issues before UFC 266, what his fight week will be like, what could be next, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Syys 20213h 20min

Chatri Sityodtong (5:37) talks about how ONE Championship has dealt with the pandemic, possibility of having future events in the U.S., a special event in December, and more. Yoel Romero (36.19) discusses his Bellator debut, his last UFC fight, the possibility of boxing Jake Paul instead of Ben Askren, what he thinks of Jake Paul, and more. Julianna Pena (1:03:35) discusses her upcoming title shot against Amanda Nunes, dealing with the delays, balancing being a mother and a fighter, and more. Valentina Shevchenko (1:31:22) discusses her upcoming title defense against Lauren Murphy at UFC 266, why she travels so much, if she would ever return to world of boxing, and more. Michael Chandler (2:02:24) breaks down his loss to Charles Oliveira, his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje, his choice not to get vaccinated, who he thinks will win Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier, and more. In his latest Q&A segment, Ariel Helwani (2:33:37) reveals what breaking news he had to sit on, if he wants Nate Diaz to fight against Vincente Luque, how he would fix the UFC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Syys 20213h 17min

Ariel Helwani discusses the Holyfield vs. Belfort event, what’s next for Triller, Conor McGregor vs. Machine Gun Kelly, and much more on Monday afternoon on The MMA Hour. Glover Teixeira talks (32:14) about his upcoming title fight against Jan Blachowicz, how Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort did in their recent boxing matches, how long he wants to compete in the UFC, and more. Gable Steveson (1:02:43) discusses how he ended up with his big decision, how soon he might debut in the WWE, if he will ever compete in MMA, and more. Luke Rockhold (1:30:11) talks about his upcoming fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 268, his issues with the UFC, if the fighters will ever unionize, and more. Sean O’Malley (2:01:00) discusses why he passed up on Frankie Edgar fight at UFC 268, his possible feud with Paddy Pimblett, his next fight, his projects outside the UFC, and much more. Jake Paul (2:32:18) discuses recent callouts by Vitor Belfort and Anderson Silva, who he wants to fight next, what drives him in the sport of boxing, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Syys 20213h 18min

Jack Shore (8:39) discusses his multiple injuries suffered in his last UFC outing, working with his father, what’s next, and more. Molly McCann (33:15) discusses her latest win and how she snapped her recent skid, why she went to a mind coach, what’s next, and much more. Tom Aspinall (1:02:27) discusses his latest win in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 36, why he hopes for more experience in the Octagon, what it’s like to spar Tyson Fury, and much more. Anthony Smith (1:34:43) discusses why Ryan Spann doesn’t like him and why Spann his mad, Smith's future as a UFC commentator, and much more. Paddy Pimblett (2:05:04) talks about life after his first UFC win, the fun he’s having now, what’s next, and more. Ian Garry (2:31:35) discusses making his UFC debut at Madison Square Garden next month, why he split from his former camp before his last Cage Warriors title, his new camp, and more. Ariel Helwani (2:51:13) answers questions about what’s next for Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, Brendan Schaub’s recent remarks, the Paddy Pimblett bandwagon, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Syys 20213h 40min