The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani - Episode 393

On this week's episode of Eurobash, flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko (15:00) returns to discuss her recovery and 'Fight Island'. Undefeated standout Sean O'Malley (47:30) sheds light on his emphatic return to the Octagon and the likelihood of him competing at UFC Dublin. Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan (1:14:00) comments how he will move forward with events when coronavirus restrictions ease off in the U.K. and how the pandemic could effect UFC hopefuls for the remainder of 2020. Hosts Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath discuss the latest news including all the fallout from the cancellation of UFC 249.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Apr 20201h 53min

In this episode, UFC featherweight Andre Fili and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber join José Youngs and Alex K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. We discuss Dana White announcing the postponement of UFC 249, the UFC roster’s reaction, “Fight Island,” Fili and Faber’s upcoming movie, Green Rush, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow  Urijah Faber: @UrijahFaber Andre Fili:  @TouchyFili Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Apr 202057min

In this episode, UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include Dana White announcing the postponement of UFC 249, the UFC roster’s reaction, Fight Island, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow  Brian Kelleher: @brianboom135 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Apr 20201h 14min

Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alex K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the news that UFC 249 will no longer take place April 18, how MMA fans have handled the news, the impact that it will have for the immediate future and more.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jose Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alex K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Apr 202027min

This week, Mike Heck speaks with Stephen Thompson (4:25), Merab Dvalishvili (28:45), Laura Sanko (45:45), Colby Covington (1:18:58) and Francis Ngannou (1:45:30). Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Apr 20202h 7min

In this episode, WWE and 205 Live superstar Gentleman Jack Gallagher joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some of the topics include Dana White’s recent unveiling of the entire UFC 249 lineup, Justin Gaethje filling in for Khabib Nurmagomedov against Tony Ferguson and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow Gentleman Jack Gallagher: @GentlemanJackG Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 20201h 9min

On this week's Eurobash, James Gallagher (18:30) discusses the cancellation of his third scheduled bout with Cal Ellenor, which was set to headline May's Bellator London event. Artem Lobov (53:30) also features on the episode, highlighting the various options he has over a multitude of combat sports disciplines. Hosts Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath discuss the latest news in the European sport, including Khabib Nurmagomedov's exit from the UFC 249 card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Apr 20201h 49min

With UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov out, Justin Gaethje has been tapped as a replacement to face Tony Ferguson in the headliner of the April 18 pay-per-view event, and the new fight will serve as an interim title fight. Our own Mike Heck, Alex K. Lee & Steven Marrocco give their immediate reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Apr 202014min