The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Nate Diaz discusses his current relationship with the UFC, what he wants to do next, his thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov, why he doesn’t want to fight Conor McGregor next, the only two UFC fighters on his level, why he feels he is the “ultimate fighter,” what he would compete in after the UFC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Schulz around (2:48) joins us in-studio to discuss recent controversial UFC title fights, how he developed his brand using YouTube, the new special he is releasing on his own website, his first meeting with Jerry Seinfeld, his favorite comics, and more. Aiemann Zahabi around (0:17:00) discusses GSP’s advice before the fight, the pressure he faces going into UFC fights, how he deals with his...

Conner Burks around (6:58) wraps up his visit to the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest. Ian Garry around (16:50) picks his favorite UFC performance so far, his relationship with the UFC, why he avoided the fighter hotel, if he would beat Daniel Cormier in golf, his missed post-fight interview, an event in Ireland, getting praise from Conor McGregor, and more. Jalin Turner around (43:47) discusses if...

On this special July 4th edition of The MMA Hour, Ariel, GC, and NewYorkRic recap all things UFC 276. They talk about the big winners and where they go from here. Later, the boys recap their International Fight Week draft and recap GC's 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/...

Josh Emmett around (07:29) discusses his injuries suffered in his UFC Austin fight, his performance, how he scored the rounds, why he wants a title shot, who will win the UFC 276 co-main event, and more. Glover Teixeira around (31:12) discusses his loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275, what went wrong, the guillotine choke, if there will be a rematch, Alex Pereira’s chances at UFC 276, and more. Euge...

Ariel Helwani and Conner Burks around (09:46) discuss Burks’ first trip to a Bellator event on Friday night. Johnny Eblen around (32:15:21) discusses his big win over Gegard Mousasi, promoting himself better, why he thought he would win the title, his walkout song, if he was nervous, his star-studded corner, getting his break, and more. Danny Sabatello around (1:02:49) discusses his post-fight act...

Jack Della Maddalena around (08:02) discusses his performance at UFC 275, his broken nose, his favorite WWE performer back in the day, how he got into mixed martial arts, when he would like to fight again, and more. Thunder Rosa around (31:15) discusses raising money for the Uvalde victims, her path to the AEW title, the recent rumors about her sandbagging a match, her mixed martial arts debut, if...

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by offering his thoughts on a memorable UFC 275 event in Singapore this past Saturday night. Miesha Tate around (21:52) discusses her weight cut to flyweight, celebrity Big Brother, who won the UFC 275 co-main event, if she was surprised she was called out by Valentina Shevchenko, Joanna Jedrzeczyk’s retirement, Pena vs. Nunes 2, and more. Ariel Helwani and Eric Ja...

Karolina Kowalkiewicz around (13:16) discusses her big win at UFC Vegas 56, her break from MMA, how she ended up training with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, her rough start at ATT and how the camp helped her, why she would have called it quits if she lost, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (35:57), Ariel Helwani discusses JJ vs. Zhang Weili 2, what’s next for Nate Diaz, UFC 275 weigh-ins, the best...

Jeff Molina around (7:11) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 56, if he won the fight, how he ended up wearing the UFC’s Pride Month kit, the reaction from fans before and after the fight, if he wants to fight Muhammad Mokaev, how he got his nickname and his MMA start, and more. Erin Blanchfield around (28:37) discusses her performance at UFC Vegas 56, her callout, her goal of becoming an ESPN...

Jordan Leavitt around (7:02) discusses his upcoming clash with Paddy Pimblett, cutting back on social media, how active he wants to be this year, his reading goals, his unique celebrations, his dancing, his nickname, and much more. Alistair Overeem around (42:45) discusses how he ended up doing pro wrestling, facing Braun Strowman, what happened to Rico Verhoeven fight in Glory and how he ended up...

Towards the beginning of the show, Ariel Helwani delivers an emotional reaction to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Shannon Knapp around (13:49) gives us an update on Invicta FC, the history of open scoring at her events, how it has helped, the reaction of the fans, and more. Al Iaquinta around (38:14) discusses selling NewYorkRic a house, why he doesn’t like open scoring, rips Doug Cros...

Ariel Helwani opens the show by discussing UFC Vegas 55’s close main event and open scoring, how the fighters could have “the power,” and more. Chase Hooper around (35:43) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 55, his new hair, judging, fan noise, how the time off helped him, his recent marriage, his T-shirt, his tough childhood, how his coach is his manager, and more. Valentina Shevchenko around...

Davey Grant around (7:12) discusses his win over Louis Smolka, not getting a bonus at UFC Vegas 54, his roller-coaster road through the UFC, why he doesn’t fight in London, and more. Eric Albarracin around (27:32) discusses the return of Henry Cejudo, Cejudo’s preferred weight class, Cejudo vs. Volkanovski or Holloway, if he will keep working with Jon Jones, and more. Jan Blachowicz around (57:17)...

Ariel Helwani (12:34), along with Conner Burks and Eric Jackman, take a look at best bets this past weekend and wrap up all the action from UFC Vegas 54. Michael Page around (34:30) discusses his performance against Logan Storley at Bellator 281, if the rules need to be changed with wrestlers, if he believes he won, Scott Coker’s comments after the fight, would open scoring help, if there will be...

Tom Aspinall around (7:18) discusses his return to UFC London against Curtis Blaydes, his failed callouts, MMA fighters turned celebs, Fury vs. Ngannou, and more. Pat Barry and Rose Namajunas around (34:37) discuss life after UFC 274, how they feel about the fight, sticking to the game plan, the issues with the mat, his comments during the fight, the criticism after the fight, respond to Sean Stri...

After UFC 274, Ariel Helwani discusses Charles Oliveira’s weight miss and if he should remain champion, why the UFC should change its policy, Michael Chandler’s knockout, and more about Saturday’s event in Phoenix. Carla Esparza around (33:12) discusses her performance at UFC 274, her gameplan for the fight, the takedown defense by Rose Namajunas, the criticism of the fans of the fight, her though...

Joe Lauzon around (19:00) discusses why he decided not to fight during the pandemic, if he plans on retiring at UFC 274, if he ever came close to fighting Donald Cerrone before, why he didn’t want to fight at the UFC Apex, a conversation he had with Cerrone, his life on OnlyFans, and more. Shogun Rua around (32.08) discusses his motivation before UFC 274, his tough trip to Phoenix, if it was his i...

Eddie Hearn around (15:40) discusses the memorable Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano event, Taylor’s walkout song, watching the main event with Jake Paul, if Taylor plans on retirement, what Taylor was like when he first met her, the Jake Paul bet, his recent comments about Jake Paul’s boxing skills, and more. Carla Esparza around (1:17:41) talks about fighting at UFC 274 right before her wedding, w...

Charles Jourdain around (5:58) discusses how he changed things up in the UFC and got back on track, how he got into MMA, crossing paths with GSP, the Quebec MMA scene, his callout after UFC Vegas 52, and more. Arjan Bhullar around (33:45) discusses why he’s sticking with ONE Championship, if he could be headed to WWE or AEW as well, his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s situations with the UFC, Daniel...

Francis Ngannou around (3:47) discusses his contract situation with the UFC, what he thought of Tyson Fury’s performance, how he got in the ring, how close he is to fighting Fury, when he might be able to fight again, if the UFC would be interested in a Fury fight, and more. Ben Rothwell around (38:11) discusses why he didn’t end up fighting Alexander Gustafsson, his UFC release, how he ended up w...

Michael Malott around (6:04) discusses if he’s the next big Canadian star, his nickname, why he chose Team Alpha Male, if he ever had doubts he would make it to the UFC, his UFC debut, the charity drive for his coach’s daughter, when he would like to fight again, and more. Olivier Aubin-Mercier around (28:05) discusses difficulties with training MMA due to Quebec government, transition to PFL and...

Ariel Helwani takes a look back at UFC 273. Brian Stann around (15:39) discusses his daily life these days, a recent viral clip about Khamzat Chimaev, Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling’s performance, fighter pay, advice for young fighters, and more. Ian Garry around (44:08) discusses his UFC 273 win over Darian Weeks, what grade he would give it, which of his UFC performances...

Mackenzie Dern around (4:57) discusses bouncing back from her second UFC loss, how close she was to pulling out of the fight, fighting at the UFC APEX vs. regular arenas, her upcoming opponent Tecia Torres at UFC 273, why she is inspired by Michael Jordan, and more. GC and Helwani around (27:55) discuss GC’s best bets for UFC 273 this upcoming weekend. Rose Namajunas around (1:01:59) discusses her...

Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman around (13:47) discuss this past weekend’s WrestleMania 38 and more. GC and Helwani around (40:20) look back at WrestleMania 38 bets and ahead to early action for UFC 273. Demetrious Johnson around (1:00:59) discusses his nickname issues, what it was like competing at ONE X, his special rules bout against Rodtang, what made the difference in the fight, if he’s gettin...