The Ariel Helwani Show

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Bill Goldberg, Cory Sandhagen, Rico Verhoeven, Fight Promotion Streaming News, On The Nose Mar 19, 2025

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a look back at Jon Jones stopping a mugger on the anniversary of his world title win at UFC 128 (03:14).

Ariel and the gang answer all your latest On The Nose questions about Tom Aspinall continuing to wait for the Jones fight, Sean O'Malley's chances at featherweight, and more (13:51).

GLORY Kickboxing CEO Marshall Zelaznik breaks some big news and outlines the promotion's plans for 2025 (1:15:40).

GLORY heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven teases his next fight and discusses his dominant kickboxing run, potential progress on a Francis Ngannou matchup, plus more Rico (1:32:29).

Cory Sandhagen previews his UFC Des Moines main event against Deiveson Figueiredo and discusses his push for Sean O'Malley, lessons from Umar Nurmagomedov, brutal body shots, plus more (1:46:43).

Wrestling legend Bill Goldberg guarantees a WWE retirement match in 2025, tells crazy stories about the WCW and early MMA era, talks potential feuds with Gunther and Roman Reigns, plus more (2:17:23).

The show closes with more On The Nose questions (3:11:22) and Super Chats (3:31:51).

Ariel x Ade, episode 18: Alycia Baumgardner signs with MVP, Sebastian Fundora/Cherneka Johnson join the show, Tank-Roach 2?, more Mar 18, 2025

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a discussion about Alycia Baumgardner joining Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (08:04).

They look back at Saturday's card at Caribe Royale, featuring Edgar Berlanga's big knockout (16:45), Omari Jones' sensational performance — and ring attire, and Austin 'Ammo' Williams victory in the main event (24:59).

Then, they react to 'King' Callum Walsh's latest win and the level of opposition he's faced thus far in his career (27:06).

Next, they're joined in back-to-back interviews by Sebastian Fundora (31:38) and Cherneka Johnson (47:03) ahead of their fights this weekend.

Next, a look at Nick Ball's win (1:01:30) — and kick — leads to a conversation about whether Ball should be Naoya Inoue's next opponent (1:05:32).

Finally, the show concludes with a conversation about reports of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach running it back (1:11:27). Plus, the Parting Shot from Jack Turner (1:17:56).

Conor McGregor visits The White House, Jalin Turner, Gunnar Nelson, Morgan Charriere Mar 18, 2025

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Ariel Helwani and the crew kick off the show with the latest news and notes in combat, including a deep dive into Conor McGregor's White House visit and the reaction to it back in Ireland (7:07).

Gunnar Nelson previews his UFC London fight against Kevin Holland and discusses his two-year MMA layoff, the way in which his relationship with Conor McGregor has changed, plus more (30:50).

Jalin Turner opens up about his MMA retirement in a wide-ranging and remarkably candid must-see interview (1:00:47).

Morgan Charriere looks ahead to his UFC London return against Nathaniel Wood and discusses the rise of MMA in France, fighting in enemy territory, his pirate diamond chain and more (1:35:55).

The crew rejoins Ariel to discuss John Cena's heel promo in Brussels and the crowd reaction (2:03:09), before closing the show by answering some Super Chats (2:28:49).

Leon Edwards, Bo Nickal, Gordon Ryan, Jeremy Stephens, coach Dave Lovell, Conor McGregor visits the White House Mar 17, 2025

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a little of college basketball bracket talk (01:10).

Jeremy Stephens discusses his surprise UFC signing, taking another gamble on himself with a one-fight deal, his future with BKFC and more (08:30).

Leon Edwards previews his UFC London main event against Sean Brady and reflects on his title loss to Belal Muhammad (34:03).

Edwards' longtime head coach, Dave Lovell, then joins us to do the same (59:01).

Bo Nickal discusses his May 3 bout against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Des Moines, the problem with the UFC APEX, his issue with UFC's rankings, trolling Khamzat Chimaev and more (1:31:45).

Gordon Ryan discusses Tom Aspinall's grappling, trolling Dillon Danis, working with Bo Nickal, rampant steroid use in jiu-jitsu, competing for UFC and more (2:07:43).

Petesy Carroll joins us to ring in St. Patrick's Day the proper Irish way (2:44:46) and reaction to Conor McGregor visiting the White House.

Poirier vs. Holloway retirement fight, changing tunes on Poatan, Hughes in Belfast | The Craic Mar 14, 2025

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Ben Fowlkes to discuss Beniel Dariush potentially leaking Dustin Poirier meeting old rival Max Holloway in his retirement fight (8:39).

Just after getting the show underway, the news hits of three weigh misses for this weekend’s Apex card (14:40), before the conversation returns to Poirier (19:59).

The lads ponder when Ilia Topuria will make his 155-pound debut with Charles Oliveira’s camp claiming that the Brazilian has a fight booked for International Fight Week (29:15).

In the wake of UFC 313, Petesy and Ben weigh-in on the changing narrative around Alex Pereira, with the likes of Daniel Cormier claiming the defeat to Magomed Anakalev underlined how the knockout artist is simply too small for heavyweight (39:56).

With the announcement of Paul Hughes’ homecoming bout against Bruno Miranda taking place in Belfast in May, Petesy asks Ben if he thinks PFL fumbled the bag by not immediately booking the Irishman’s rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov (50:58).

Finally, the return of Jeremy Stephens is brought into focus and the lads wonder if his re-signing to the UFC is a bad thing for BKFC on the back of his highly publicized knockout of Eddie Alvarez in Philadelphia (59:58).

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Fact or Fiction: UFC has a major star problem | The Boys in the Back Mar 13, 2025

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The Boys in the Back start the show by reacting to a few bits of breaking news: Naoya Inoue has his next fight (01:41) and Jeremy Stephens is back in the UFC (03:48).
Then they dive deep, aiming to answer a simple question: Does the UFC have a star problem (09:46)?
Plus, they preview UFC Vegas 104 (1:34:05), make picks (1:45:09), deliver P4P rankings (1:53:26) , and answer your questions (2:11:55).

Mayhem Miller reunion, Jan Blachowicz, Josh Van, Thomas Carty in studio, On The Nose Mar 12, 2025

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Ariel Helwani answers all your On The Nose questions about Dana White and TKO's foray into boxing, the Tate brothers at UFC 313, Justin Gaethje calling for a title shot, and more (09:18).

MMA legend and old friend Mayhem Miller reunites with Ariel to discuss his challenging road to recovery, the harsh reality of life after MMA, the current state of UFC champions and more (1:02:20).

Rising flyweight Joshua Van discusses his big UFC 313 win over Rei Tsuruya, his placement on Uncrowned's "Top 25 under 25 for '25" list, his street fighting past and more (1:33:38).

Jan Blachowicz discusses his UFC London return against Carlos Ulberg, Bryce Mitchell's disgusting comments, his emotional double shoulder surgery, Magomed Ankalaev as champ and more (1:59:12).

Undefeated Irish heavyweight Thomas Carty joins in-studio to discuss Sunday's boxing match against Dajuan Calloway on the Callum Walsh vs. Dean Sutherland undercard, training with Tyson Fury, the decline of Conor McGregor, Dana White and Turki Alalshikh's boxing plans, plus more (2:26:40).

The show closes with more of your On The Nose Questions (3:06:44) and Super Chats (3:45:54).

Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned

Ariel x Ade, episode 17: Boxing broken? NY denies Lamont Roach appeal, Vergil Ortiz Jr. talks Terence Crawford Mar 11, 2025

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with their reactions to another press conference for the Times Square card and wonder why Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney aren't fighting (07:00).

Next, they listen to comments from Oscar De La Hoya (10:16) and Eddie Hearn (14:00) about Dana White and TKO teaming with Turki Alalshikh and react to the promoters' thoughts.

Prompted by comments from Ariel's interview with Lou DiBella (20:30), the duo debates the recently floated idea that boxing is 'broken.'

Then, they discuss Chris Eubank Jr. being fined £100,000 for slapping Conor Benn with an egg (27:02) and whether the punishment fits the crime.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. joins the show to recap his recent performance, look ahead to what's next — could it be Terence Crawford — and talk about his love of the Harry Potter series (31:46).

Finally, the show closes with reactions to NYSAC denying Lamont Roach's appeal for the Gervonta Davis fight (51:31), Dmitry Bivol vs. David Benavidez talks heating up (55:32), Tyson Fury's tease (1:00:22), and Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen 2 being announced (1:03:37). Plus, the Parting Shot (1:14:33).

Rafael Fiziev, Natalya Neidhart & Lou DiBella in studio, more Mar 11, 2025

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Ariel and the gang kick off the show by debating Uncrowned's latest pound-for-pound MMA rankings update following Alex Pereira's loss to Magomed Ankalaev (02:36).

Longtime boxing promoter Lou DiBella stops by in-studio to discuss the state of the sweet science, how TKO's new boxing venture will change the industry, why the current system is broken and more (10:56).

WWE superstar Natalya Neidhart joins in-studio to discuss her emotional WWE journey, becoming the women's GOAT, how Triple H changed the company, John Cena's heel turn and more (1:18:51).

Rafael Fiziev discusses his short-notice loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313, why he's mulling a featherweight move and more (2:20:05).

Dillon Danis in studio, Jiri Prochazka, Mauricio Ruffy, UFC 313 aftermath Mar 10, 2025

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Ariel Helwani reacts to everything UFC 313, from Magomed Ankalaev's title win over Alex Pereira, to Justin Gaethje's "Y'all Must've Forgot" performance, and more (01:54).

Mauricio Ruffy stops by following his Knockout of the Year worthy win over King Green to discuss his harrowing road through MMA, how Neymar assisted with his highlight-reel KO, his pursuit of Islam Makhachev, the success of the Fighting Nerds team and more (1:07:24).

Jiri Prochazka talks shop about Alex Pereira's loss to Magomed Ankalaev, the new champ's post-fight comments, his past run-in with Ankalaev and more (1:32:31).

Dillon Danis joins in-studio to discuss his upcoming fights against KSI and Tony Ferguson, training with Alex Pereira before the Magomed Ankalaev bout, how much he's making to face KSI, Logan Paul's lawsuit, battling alcohol addiction, getting blackballed from UFC and more (2:02:03).

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