The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

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 nickn...

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 arou...

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 a...

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 pysc...

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 aro...

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, ho...

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, Kayl...

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 Don...

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 (1:05:3...

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 Austi...

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 Ander...

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...

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 afte...

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 thoug...

Shavkat Rahkmonov around (5:37) discusses the pressure of the incredible start to his career, his UFC debut, his nickname, the significance of the headdress he wears, the Khamzat Chimaev comparisons, who he wants next, and more. Chris Weidman around (31:11) gives the latest on the recovery from his broken leg, how close he is to booking a fight, if he would want to face Uriah Hall, how his Vitor B...

Nick Maximov around (8:12:) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 47, how he started into mixed martial arts, when he arrived at the Nick Diaz Academy, how Nate Diaz shows up to his fights, why he passed on TUF, why he wants Khamzat Chimaev next, and more. Alexander Gustafsson around (32:56) explains his decision to return at heavyweight, why he decided to retire, if he wants to fight Jon Jones a...

Jack Hermansson around (03:06) discusses his recent battle with COVID and his last fight, why he’s had a long break, facing Sean Strickland, how close he is to a title shot, a grappling rematch with Khamzat Chimaev, and more. Al Iaquinta around (28:48) discusses if he’s close to calling it quits, his recent trip for stem cells, a knee injury, Jake Paul’s fighter pay efforts, Francis Ngannou’s rece...

Jeremy Stephens around (05:00) talks about his departure from the UFC, why he is joining the PFL, his legacy, why did he shove Drakkar Klose in the staredown, Anthony Pettis’ skills in the PFL, and more. Randy Couture around (30:32) talks about Francis Ngannou’s situation with the UFC, what he thinks of Jake Paul vs. Dana White, his difficulties with the UFC in the past,  UFC flyweight champion De...

Jimmy Smith around (4:10) discusses how he ended up the voice of Monday Night Raw, if he had any hesitation to call wrestling after his MMA career, the travel, if he misses being in a MMA booth, his UFC and Bellator departures, and more. Bobby Lashley around (32:51) discusses how he ended up facing Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble, if he’s had any issues with Lesnar in the past, why Lesnar is like Fed...

Ariel Helwani takes a closer look at UFC 270’s best moments and Francis Ngannou’s impressive win Saturday night. Eric Nicksick around (29:47) discusses Francis Ngannou’s win at UFC 270, how stressful the camp was, the champ’s knee injury, how close they were to pulling out of the fight, what he thought of Dana White not putting the belt on Ngannou, and more. Kenny Florian around (1:02:42) discusse...

Ilia Topuria around (7:47) discusses his late opponent change at UFC 270, if he wants to face Movsar Evloev again, who he wants to face next, his childhood and more. Eric Nicksick around (31:24) discusses Francis Ngannou’s upcoming title clash with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, the old training footage released between the two fighters, how Ngannou has improved, what it feels like to be kicked by Ngannou...

Calvin Kattar around (3:23) discusses his recent win at UFC Vegas 46 at Giga Chikadze, if he felt overlooked by Giga Chikadze, and much more. Miesha Tate around (17:20) explains her move to the flyweight division, why it might benefit her, what happened against Ketlen Vieira, how she might change up her corner next time, her controversial OnlyFans comments, and more. Aljamain Sterling around (1:05...

Chatri Sityodtong around (5:18) talks about some big fights at his upcoming ONE X event, if he wants to fight UFC president Dana White, and much more. Kevin Holland around (35:27) talks about breaking his fight news on his OnlyFans, if he actually rapped on his promo, why he dropped down to 170 pounds, his social feud with Derek Brunson, his clash with Nick Diaz, and more. Al Foran around (1:09:05...

Conner Burks around (13:22) discusses futures bets for 2022 and who might become UFC champs at the end of the year. Marc Goddard around (34:08) discusses how to become a better MMA ref or judge, how much confidence comes into play, should refs be paid more, and more. Ciryl Gane around (1:03:15) discusses the trash talk between his coach and Francis Ngannou, if he is stressed before UFC 270, the ch...

Tai Tuivasa around (4:13) discusses the aftermath of his latest UFC win, why he’s been in Dubai recently, if he plans to return to AKA, how he turned things around, a new drinking device, the celebrity he wants to do a shoey with, and more. Derrick Lewis around (33:53) talks about why he wants to fight former UFC champion Stipe Miocic next, why he does so well as an underdog, what it was like figh...