The Ariel Helwani Show

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UFC 330 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makhachev makes history, defeats Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern retains Aug 16, 2026

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Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall, a.k.a. 3PAC are back, breaking down all things UFC 330.

First, they discuss Islam Makhachev’s record breaking win against Ian Machado Garry (01:07), before weighing in on who they wanted to see Makhachev face in his next title defense (20:30).

Next, they react to Dana White’s critical comments about Machado Garry’s performance (25:18) and try to gauge Makhachev’s star power (30:45).

Then, they dissect Mackenzie Dern’s dominant showing against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event (39:49).

The lads cover the rest of the main card (47:00), prelims (55:48), and social media buzz (1:03:43).

Finally, they react to major UFC announcements made during the broadcast (1:08:28), before saying goodbye (1:19:18).

Inside Boxing | Benavidez-Opetaia-Mikaelian mess, Keyshawn Davis fallout, heavyweight updates Aug 13, 2026

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Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show by reacting to Keyshawn Davis turning down the Devin Haney fight and the domino effect it‘s going to cause (05:09). Will Haney pivot to Liam Paro or Jack Catteral? Will Top Rank freeze out Davis? It’s a mess (15:04).

After a historical conversation about the heavyweight division (20:30), they look ahead to Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic (31:37).

The heavyweight division is in transition as Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is likely headed to Madison Square Garden instead of Wembley Stadium (39:11).

The David Benavidez-Jai Opetaia-Noel Mikaelian mess has gotten even messier, as Zuffa announced Opetaia vs. Mikaelian, while promoter Don King threatened a lawsuit claiming Mikaelian already has a fight scheduled with Benavidez (47:09).

Claressa Shields fights Kaye Scott at middleweight this weekend in Atlanta. Could Shields fight Tamm Thibeault, recent winner of three middleweight titles (57:16)?

Finally, sad news hit the boxing world, as Pritchard Colon passed away. The former contender suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015 and spent the better part of the next decade trying to recover and become an advocate for fighter safety (1:00:50).

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Roman Reigns tagged as overrated, Brock Lesnar retires, more Aug 11, 2026

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Solomonster discusses Brock Lesnar announcing his retirement from wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show, people within WWE not believing he’s done, and two of his very best matches (02:08).

Thoughts on the start of the tournament to crown a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, the burial of Dominik Mysterio on WWE television, and the comments that may have triggered it (06:08).

Addressing recent comments by Conrad Thompson calling Roman Reigns “probably the most overrated main eventer in WWE history,” and why it’s a complicated argument to make (12:52).

Thoughts on the first confrontation between CM Punk and Kevin Owens and the date of their championship match being revealed, plus Rhea Ripley goes under the knife, Chelsea Green is injured, the debut of Tatum Paxley and why the women’s division is something of a mess right now (24:55).

AEW Grand Slam Mexico thoughts, including the return of MJF, Adam Copeland crossing an item off his bucket list, and updates on the Continental Cup (40:09).

Finally, what Kevin Nash says is missing from pro wrestling today, Gable Steveson’s brother struck by lightning, and Ric Flair’s latest social media storm (46:33).

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | SummerSlam fallout, Triple H’s insulting comments, and best Raw of 2026 Aug 04, 2026

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Solomonster has thoughts on both nights of SummerSlam, which was a mixed bag of good and bad, including Hell in a Cell with Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi and the return of Kevin Owens (02:31).

Plus, news on the surgeon that saved KO’s career and some insight into his past “heat” with CM Punk (19:19).

Addressing the comments made by Triple H on Thursday’s Busted Open Radio about wishing the fans would direct their passion more towards the talent and not bad writing for the talent (39:10), plus his comments after SummerSlam addressing talent complaints about the same faces being on top (43:25).

Thoughts on a great Raw show, with a cliffhanger ending, and what it means for Roman Reigns possibly working AAA, three different talent returns, and a major tease for an Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker match (48:04).

Thoughts on the Redemption fallout episode of AEW Dynamite, news on the 16 participants just announced for the first ever Continental Cup tournament, and why a tag team league would be much better, plus a preview for Grand Slam Mexico (1:04:36).

The Undertaker reveals the reason why a match with Sting never happened in WWE and why his podcast is likely ending very soon (1:14:16).

Inside Boxing | William Zepeda steamrolls Lamont Roach, Keyshawn Davis turns down Devin Haney Aug 02, 2026

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Dan Canobbio and guest Naji Grampus open the show discussing William Zepeda’s massive win over Lamont Roach to capture the vacant WBC lightweight title (01:30).

The co-main event saw Raymond Muratalla successfully defend his IBF lightweight title against Robson Conceicao (29:406).

In other news, Keyshawn Davis turned down $2.13M to fight Devin Haney, leaving the entire boxing world shaking their heads (44:01).

MVP MMA's keys to success and threatening UFC, Anthony Smith reaction, more | The Craic Jul 31, 2026

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The Craic is back! This time, it’s the OG duo of Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall.

The biggest news of the week is the surprise MVP and PFL merger. Petesy and Chuck react to the newly-formed promotion (06:30).

Then, they discuss the unfortunately familiar MMA story of Anthony Smith’s arrest (48:59).

UFC is heading to Belgrade, with the lads previewing the card alongside the rest of this weekend’s combat sports action (57:23).

To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:11:05).

Inside Boxing | Top Rank wins Haney-Davis purse bid, Roach-Zepeda preview, Ali Act update Jul 30, 2026

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Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri discuss Top Rank winning the purse bid for Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis, with the fight happening sometime in October. Davis has 48 hours to accept the terms in order for the fight to proceed (00:48).
Lamont Roach and William Zepeda compete for the vacant WBC lightweight title in a bout that will air on both DAZN and TNT (22:50). Roach is coming off back-to-back draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz, while Zepeda lost a decision to Shakur Stevenson last summer.
There have been multiple updates with the Muhammad Ali Revival Act over the last few days, with the Senate putting together a revised bipartisan bill after hearing both sides. Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, opposes the changes to bill and was seen meeting with TKO Chairman Nick Khan over the weekend and appeared on the Zuffa boxing broadcast, which sparked many thoughts about where his intentions remain (51:45).

MVP x PFL merger reaction, UFC Belgrade and PFL New York previews, P4P sharks, more | The Boys in the Back Jul 30, 2026

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The Boys in the Back react to major breaking news that Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have merged, discussing the implications for the industry and the new joint promotion (03:39).

After playing Ariel Helwani's reaction to the merger (11:13), they cover other news and notes, including the latest on Anthony Smith's arrest (1:06:04), the purse bid for Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis (1:18:00), and more (1:21:36).

Next, they preview UFC Belgrade (1:25:17), PFL New York (1:45:48), and WWE SummerSlam (1:53:15), and make picks (1:58:52).

Plus, a brand new Fight Feasts featuring Serbian food (2:03:09), P4P sharks (2:26:57), voicemails (2:36:40), and Super Chats (3:21:39).

Interns Josh and Jack say goodbye to close out the show (3:36:35).

Darren Till, Dominik Mysterio, Bryan Battle, On The Nose, news & notes Jul 29, 2026

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Ariel Helwani starts the show by reacting to Anthony Smith’s arrest and discussing the way the sport of MMA handles fighter retirements (05:57), before moving to On The Nose. The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer questions about fights to show casual fans, referees enforcing penalties for fouls, biggest MMA “what ifs,” the quality of UFC 330, and more (12:03).

Darren Till returns to preview his upcoming BKFC bout against Yoel Romero, discussing how the fight came together, plans for a potential UFC return, his reaction to Conor McGregor’s injury, his feelings on Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry, having no interest in Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, and more (1:01:50).

Bryan Battle is back to talk about his main event meeting with Dalton Rosta at PFL Charlotte, reflecting on his loss to Johnny Eblen and lessons learned, welcoming a new child, preparing for Rosta as an opponent, and more (1:37:25).

Ariel covers some news and notes, including footage of Conor McGregor’s training prior to UFC 329, Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott headlining UFC’s return to Edmonton, Paulo Costa going back-and-forth with Magomed Ankalaev, and more (2:03:33).

WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio makes his show debut, discussing what it was like to perform alongside Ryan Garcia and Karl-Anthony Towns, his accomplishments compared to his father Rey, performing for both WWE and AAA at the same time, his SummerSlam match against Danhausen, stories from the early days of his career, and more (2:29:50).

Ariel closes the show with your Super Chats (3:24:38).

Mike Perry, Dan Hooker, Dakota Ditcheva in studio, Thad Jean, Nico Ali Walsh, news & notes Jul 28, 2026

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to the newly-announced alliance between Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom Boxing to bolster women’s boxing (01:21).

Mike Perry is back on the show to discuss his MMA fight against Dillon Danis, potentially returning to BKFC to fight Darren Till, whether he’s interested in a UFC return, and more (10:17).

Dakota Ditcheva joins Ariel in-studio to preview her fight against Denise Kielholtz at PFL Long Island, talking about recovering from the hand injury that kept her sidelined, how she landed on Kielholtz as an opponent, the status of her contract, planning to celebrate with the Sophie Cunningham point, attending UFC 329, and more (41:54).

Ariel then recaps Gordon Fight Nights’ debut event from Israel (1:34:54).

Nico Ali Walsh is up next, discussing his work behind the scenes regarding the Ali Revival Act, including conversations with Senators, being invited by TKO to meet and attend their Zuffa Boxing event, his impression of Nick Khan, his concerns with the Ali Revival Act and proposed changes to the legislation, trying to honor his grandfather, and more (1:48:49).

Dan Hooker is back, reacting to his main event booking against newcomer Salahdine Parnasse at UFC Paris, talking about how the fight came together, his assessment of Parnasse’s skill level, relishing fighting in enemy territory, receiving death threats from French fans, Israel Adesanya leaving City Kickboxing, and more (2:19:53).

PFL welterweight champion Thad Jean returns to break down his big win, touching on the late-notice opponent switch, being overconfident heading into the fight, the stoppage itself, who he wants to fight next, where he thinks he’d fall in the UFC’s welterweight division, and more (2:48:53).

The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll jump in to cover news and notes including Michael Morales teasing a fight, fascinating video from Anthony Joshua’s corner, and more (3:17:50).

The show closes with your Super Chats (3:42:42).

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