Ariel Helwani starts the show by reacting to Dana White’s comments about the departure of Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Ryan Garcia no-showing his faceoff with Conor Benn, the likelihood of an Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight happening, and more (07:48).Axel Sola joins to discuss his impressive knockout of Fares Ziam at UFC Paris, playing hockey in his childhood, how he discovered MMA, his ability to play piano and love of music, when he hopes to return, and more (36:25).Boxing manager Keith Connolly breaks down recent wins by Teofimo Lopez and Filip Hrgovic, Conor Benn’s upcoming fight against Ryan Garcia, Benn’s weight cut, the negotiations before Benn signed with Zuffa Boxing, his stance on the Ali Revival Act, fighters signing with broadcast networks like DAZN, and more (1:02:10).Kurtis Campbell talks about being able to bounce back after dropping his UFC debut, the crowd at UFC Paris, his signature glasses and pink shorts, getting into MMA after being bullied, training with other Liverpool-based fighters like Darren Till and Paddy Pimblett, Joanna Jedrzejczyk being his favorite fighter, and more (1:42:32).Paulo Costa is back to discuss UFC not offering him an interim title fight, his reaction to the UFC 322 announcement, ongoing contract negotiations with the UFC, his intention to sign with Matchroom Talent Agency and Eddie Hearn, being called out by Navajo Stirling, potential fights against Stirling, Jiri Prochazka, and Magomed Ankalaev, and more (2:19:59).Roberto Soldić returns to the show talking about his decision to sign with the UFC, the end of his time with ONE Championship, being motivated to showcase his skills for a larger audience, and more (2:51:07).The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll rejoin Ariel to answer your On The Nose questions, including Ariel’s move from news-breaker to host and beyond, Valentina Shevchenko being stripped of her title, which fight will headline UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden, and some more blind rankings (3:26:35).The show closes with your Super Chats (4:32:04).

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