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Alex Volkanovski TKOs Movsar Evloev, Petr Yan breaks down Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333; Ariel Helwani reaction Oct 24, 2026

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Ariel Helwani gives his instant reaction to UFC 333, starting with Alexander Volkanovski's flawless performance against Movsar Evloev (00:23), leading to the question: Who will Volkanovski fight next (03:13)?

In the co-main event, Petr Yan wins the rubber match of his trilogy with Merab Dvalishvili (04:34), while Alexander Volkov keeps the winning streak going (08:57) and Aaron Pico delivers a fast finish (10:14).
Ariel touches on a massive knockout from Dominick Reyes (11:06) and recaps the rest of the card (11:49).

Finally, Ariel reacts to the major announcements for UFC 336 in Toronto: Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales for the interim UFC welterweight title and Joshua Van defending UFC flyweight gold against Manel Kape (16:04).

The Uncrowned Beat | Shakur Stevenson released by Zuffa Boxing, fallout from Daniel Dubois KOing Fabio Wardley, more Oct 24, 2026

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On this episode of The Uncrowned Beat, Ariel Helwani is joined by Dan Canobbio, Naji Grampus, and Alan Dawson to discuss boxing hot topics including: Shakur Stevenson securing his release from Zuffa Boxing (01:39), continued attacks in Sauda Arabia and how it will impact Canelo's upcoming bout (24:32), fallout from Daniel Dubois' massive win over Fabio Wardley (33:32), Sebastian Fundora potentially facing Jaron 'Boots' Ennis (35:52), and more.

Alexander Volkanovski's last dance, Alexander Volkov surprises Dana White | The Craic Oct 23, 2026

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On a special guest edition of The Craic, Ben Fowlkes helms the ship alongside Eric Jackman and Craic debutant Dudey.

After reacting to some of the standout moments from the UFC 333 press conference (05:09), the trio turn their focus to the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev (16:38).

The co-main event is next on the agenda, with Petr Yan set to face Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy fight (28:32).

Next, Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis’ brawl at the RAF 14 press conference gives the crew plenty to unpack (50:15).

Then, the unfolding situation in Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for Canelo Alvarez’s next fight comes under the microscope (01:02:07).

Last up, the trio answer your Super Chats (01:16:36).

UFC 333: Card of the Year? Floyd Mayweather vs. Ryan Garcia?! P4P trilogies, more | The Boys in the Back Oct 22, 2026

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to the growing talk surrounding a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Ryan Garcia (04:46), as well as other news and notes from the combat space (12:58).

Then, they break down UFC 333 from top to bottom (34:41), before touching on RAF 14 (1:44:31), and makings picks (1:47:37).

After debuting a brand new Fight Feasts, featuring Russian food (1:51:47), the Boys deliver their P4P trilogies (2:08:33).

The show wraps up with your voicemails (2:34:43) and Super Chats (2:54:33).

Inside Boxing | Floyd Mayweather-Ryan Garcia talks resurface, Shakur Stevenson and Zuffa part ways, Navarrete-Foster, Smith-Puello previews Oct 22, 2026

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Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to the latest Floyd Mayweather and Ryan Garcia posts teasing a potential fight. Dan got caught up in the hysteria, as Garcia tweeted directly at him, while Chris is still bullish on the fight happening (01:06).

Shakur Stevenson has mutually agreeed to part ways with Zuffa Boxing before even staging a fight together. Stevenson is now a free agent and says he still wants to make the biggest fights possible. What does this mean for Zuffa (15:05)?

We end the show previewing two excellent world title fights: Emanuel Navarrete vs. O’Shaquie Foster (35:05) and Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello (51:39).

Alex Pereira & Plinio Cruz in studio, Filip Hrgovic, Mandel Nallo, Jena Bishop, On the Nose, news & notes Oct 21, 2026

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by raising a New York Knicks championship banner in the studio (02:20).

The Boys in the Back join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions about UFC letting Farid Basharat walk, interest in a potential Jake Paul vs. Darren Till fight, additional intrigue for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, Muhammad Mokaev taking issue with UFC’s practices, the state of ONE Championship, and more (13:20).

Newly-crowned PFL women’s flyweight champion Jena Bishop makes her show debut, talking about her big win over former training partner Liz Carmouche, her expected rematch against Dakota Ditcheva, how she would fare against UFC champion Natalia Silva, and more (1:10:57).

Mandel Nallo talks about picking up his first UFC win, arriving to the promotion late in his career, his strategic approach to training, why he picked his nose at the weigh-ins, his “Rat Garbage” nickname, and more (1:30:23).

Ariel covers news and notes (2:31:04) and answers your Super Chats (2:41:08).

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic stops by to discuss his viral broadcast moment and newfound popularity, deserving more credit for his win over Moses Itauma, the state of the heavyweight division, wanting to rematch Daniel Dubois, his prediction that Tyson Fury will beat Anthony Joshua, and more (1:58:33).

Alex Pereira and coach Plinio Cruz are back in-studio, with Cruz recapping his big Misfits Boxing win and Pereira talking about not getting the rematch with Ciryl Gane, who he believes will win between Gane and Josh Hokit, feeling Gane threw illegal strikes in their fight, Magomed Ankalaev saying Pereira left the division to avoid him, whether he considered a return to light heavyweight, how he ended up fighting Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335, whether the Jon Jones fight was ever close to being made for the White House card, and more (2:51:07).

Ariel quickly previews UFC 333 to close the show (3:59:56).

Joe Pyfer, Mike Perry, Ilja Dragunov on leaving WWE for AEW, Ade Oladipo, news & notes Oct 20, 2026

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with Joe Pyfer, who responds to recent comments by Bo Nickal on the show, describing his interactions with Nickal previously, the area of his game he expects Nickal to try to exploit, being offered Anthony Hernandez before accepting the fight against Nickal, his framing of the fight as “poor kid vs. rich kid,” and more (06:01).

Mike Perry is back to talk about recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered in August, having to take a pay cut for his Duel Arena fight, still having hard feelings toward Dillon Danis, his relationship with BKFC and whether he’ll fight for them again, when we’ll see him next, Sean Strickland’s recent pay dispute, and more (29:45).

Ilja Dragunov joins the show to discuss his WWE departure and signing with AEW, touching on details about WWE’s offer, being a polarizing performer, feeling like he can now unlock his creativity, and AEW dream matches. Plus, he offers memories of Pac, who recently passed away (1:03:53).

Old friend Ade Oladipo returns to break down the biggest boxing stories, including Zuffa Boxing’s recent run and its shocking release of Shakur Stevenson, what happens with Devin Haney, fallout from Daniel Dubois’ massive knockout of Fabio Wardley, Filip Hrgovic’s newfound personality, Canelo’s fight against Christian Mbilli still being planned for Saudi Arabia, and more (1:46:09).

Ariel answers your Super Chats to close the show (2:38:24).

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | McMahon dismissal denied, WrestleDream thoughts, Zach Gowen retires Oct 20, 2026

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Solomonster has three legal updates related to WWE, including a defeat in the McMahons' ring boy lawsuit, Ludwig Kaiser’s battery case, and Montez Ford accused of a sexualized lap dance on Monday Night Raw (01:56).

Why Smackdown is a terrible TV show and Friday was no different, right down to the man nodding off in the front row (17:56), and thoughts on Roman Reigns and The Bloodline sending the 946 crew packing on Raw (24:18).

An update on the cause of death for AEW star Pac, Tony Khan heaps praise on the Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery, and one big name who helped spearhead the WWE deal being gone from Netflix (35:44).

AEW WrestleDream thoughts on the debut of Clockwork Carnage, with what worked and what didn’t, and the arrival of Ilja Dragunov. Plus, Adam Copeland announcing his retirement for 2027 (42:11).

Former WWE and AEW star Zach Gowen announces his retirement from the ring, his quick rise and fall, the famous John Laurinaitis story, and why Gowen is a great example of never giving up on your dreams (1:16:20).

Petr Yan, Bo Nickal, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa, weekend recap, news & notes Oct 19, 2026

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Ariel Helwani starts the show by reacting to breaking news that Shakur Stevenson has secured his release from Zuffa Boxing (08:51).

The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to talk about Farid Basharat not being re-signed and Dana White’s comments in the aftermath, the finish-heavy UFC Edmonton card, and more (42:16).

Jasmine Jasudavicius joins the show to discuss her big win over Erin Blanchfield, detailing the pre-fight trash talk, the atmosphere in Edmonton, the intricacies of her grappling game, her desire to fight on the Toronto card, how she matches up with UFC women’s flyweight champion Natalia Silva, and more (1:05:33).

Mike Malott returns to talk about his highlight-reel knockout of Joaquin Buckley, his relationship and run-ins with Buckley prior to the fight, the game plan for the fight, his soft-spoken demeanor contrasted with his violent fighting style, also wanting to turn around for the Toronto card, his NHL playing brother Jeff Malott, reacting to the finish, and more (1:30:26).

Bo Nickal is back to discuss the new date for his fight against Joe Pyfer, announcing the news at a political rally, Pyfer saying he’ll crush Nickal’s dreams, the stylistic matchup, his contentious relationship with Gable Steveson, MMA fighters competing in amateur wrestling, still wanting the Colby Covington match, and more (2:01:08).

Petr Yan is our final guest of the day, previewing his title defense against Merab Dvalishvili, his game plan heading into the trilogy fight, what he wants if he's victorious at UFC 333, and more (2:38:58).

Ariel then covers news and notes, touching on how attacks in Saudi Arabia have impacted the sporting world, including upcoming UFC and Canelo Alvarez events, Eddie Hearn’s reaction to the Shakur Stevenson news, fallout from Daniel Dubois’ knockout of Fabio Wardley, and more (2:56:41).

The show wraps up with your Super Chats (4:04:51).

Inside Boxing | Daniel Dubois destroys Fabio Wardley, Fundora stops Hadribeaj late, Stevenson-Haney off Oct 19, 2026

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Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to Daniel Dubois’ destructive second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley (03:21).
Sebastian Fundora picked up a buzzer-beating knockout win over Ermal Hadribeaj to retain his WBC super welterweight title and now sets his sights on the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis-Josh Kelly winner (32:17).
Brandon Figueroa missed weight, had his title stripped, and ultimately pulled out of his fight with Tomoki Kameda. This could open the door for Naoya Inoue to fight for the vacant WBA title (54:44).

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