The Ariel Helwani Show
Episodes
Sean O'Malley, Khalil Rountree Jr., Deontay Wilder, Malcolm Wellmaker, Michael Chiesa, weekend recap
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Khalil Rountree Jr. joins the program before his UFC Baku main event against Jamahal Hill to discuss headlining the first UFC event in Azerbaijan, alm...
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, more | The Craic
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines.They open the show...
Who can stop Merab Dvalishvili? Plus, UFC Atlanta and PFL previews, P4P 'dawgs', voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back begin the show with an update about Ben Askren (03:28), courtesy of Daniel Cormier, before discussing Merab Dvalishvili’s domin...
Aljamain Sterling in studio, Joshua Van, Sam Jones & Adam Maca in studio, On The Nose, more
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani starts with news and notes before the crew joins to answer your On the Nose questions and check in on their PFL tournament bracket predi...
Ariel x Ade, episode 30: Eddie Hearn talks Canelo-Crawford, Dana White, Anthony Joshua's next move, Fabio Wardley's win, more
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo open the show by discussing the latest updates about the Canelo-Crawford superfight (03:31).Eddie Hearn joins the conver...
Joe Pyfer and Shotzi Blackheart in studio, Diego vs. Yair feud continues, Canelo vs. Crawford lands on Netflix
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani reacts to major news regarding Canelo-Crawford landing on Netflix, the latest back and forth between rivals Diego Lopes and Yair Rodrigu...
Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison, Mario Bautista, Mark Coleman & Mike DiSabato in studio, UFC 316 reaction, weekend news
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani break downs the biggest results from UFC 316, including a discussion of Merab Dvalishvili’s legacy and Amanda Nunes’ highly anticipa...
UFC 316 Post-Fight Show: Merab Dvalishvili submits Sean O’Malley, Kayla Harrison dominates Julianna Peña
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll are back to recap UFC 316, starting with Merab Dvalishvili's incredible submission of Sean O'Malle...
UFC 316 weigh-in reaction, Kayla Harrison makes 135, Jon Jones' tweet storm, more | The Craic
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 wei...
UFC 316 mega preview, Jordan Leavitt joins the show, Fight Feasts, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back start the show with quick mention of Vasiliy Lomachenko's retirement, before diving into their UFC 316 mega preview, including th...
Robbie Lawler in studio, Maycee Barber speaks, Keyshawn Davis, UFC 316 preview, On The Nose
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back answer your On the Nose questions to start the show (7:34), then GC hops on the Aviron bike, but has Sean Brady...
Ariel x Ade, episode 29: Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez, what's going on? Plus, interviews with Richardson Hitchins and Justis Huni
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start the show by discussing Caleb Plant’s upset loss to Armando Resendiz and where the result leaves the Jermall Char...
Derrick Lewis, Mark Kriegel (in studio) on Mike Tyson book, former NFL star Shawne Merriman, more
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with another angle on the conversation about the UFC being "washed" (06:26).Shawne Merriman, ...
Chael Sonnen, Erin Blanchfield, 'Cora Jade' In Studio, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, weekend news & notes
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with news, notes, and a recap of this past weekend’s UFC main event drama (03:31).Friend of...
TUF is cooked, Maycee Barber misses weight, Tom Aspinall trolls Jon Jones, troubling BJ Penn news | The Craic
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs.Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: May...
Will Movsar Evlovev ever get a title shot? Plus, UFC's stacked June, UFC Vegas 107 preview, more | The Boys in the Back
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back kick off with a look at the latest in the Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall saga, including some light-hearted social media posts (03:05...
Dan Hooker, Joe Pyfer, Tim Welch, Sean Grande in studio, On The Nose, more
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (14:22).Tim Welch, longtime coach and business partne...
Ariel x Ade, episode 28: Moses Itauma is spectacular, Fabio Wardley joins the show, ranking the most exciting fighters
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a tribute to boxer Georgia O'Connor, who tragically died at just 25 years old (06:16).Next, they tra...
Maycee Barber, Oban Elliott, Caleb Plant, Jon Jones & Tom Aspinall trolling, what’s going at featherweight?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back return with a recap of everything that transpired in combat sports over the weekend, including more drama betwe...
Ilia Topuria splits with coaches, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez 2? | The Craic
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined once again by Ben Fowlkes and the returning Shaheen Al-Shatti.With rumors swirling that Yair Rodriguez...
Debating Jon Jones' complicated legacy, Mairon Santos joins the show, more | The Boys in the Back
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back start the show by breaking down the timeline of Jon Jones’ recent flurry of social media activity (02:34), before debating his ...
WWE star Karrion Kross in studio, Renato Moicano, Michael Carter-Williams, On The Nose, more
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (06:57).Renato ‘Money’ Moicano returns ahead of h...
Ariel x Ade, episode 27: What's up with Canelo vs. Crawford? Boots vs. Lopez? Plus, Dave Allen reacts to Johnny Fisher KO
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a deep dive into Dave Allen’s brutal knockout of Johnny Fisher in their rematch (01:56), and th...
Jose Aldo explains retirement, Mateusz Gamrot calls out every lightweight, Ryan Bader on new deal, Angela Lee Pucci on teaming with UFC
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Lee Pucci, former ONE atomweight champion, joins Ariel Helwani to discuss her nonprofit organization, Fightstory, which provides mental health ...
Jake Paul, Ian Machado Garry, Michael Morales, Holly Holm, Claressa Shields in studio
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back get started by debating the meaning of Jon Jones’ latest series of social media posts (09:44) and Chael Sonne...
Sleeping on Dricus du Plessis in Khamzat Chimaev fight? PFL woes continue, more | The Craic
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.After a brief tangent discussing Petesy’s dream j...
Is Islam Makhachev the lightweight GOAT? Ilia Topuria sounds off again, UFC Vegas 106 preview | The Boys in the Back
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back begin the show by breaking down the various cases for MMA's lightweight GOAT, including where Islam Makhachev falls in that conve...
Darren Till, Valentina Shevchenko, Benoit Saint Denis, Arjan Bhullar and MMA super manager Tim Simpson in studio, On the Nose
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani kicks off the the show by reacting to the news that Patchy Mix has been released by the PFL (01:44).Valentina Shevchenko calls in after ...
Breaking News Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis announced
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special breaking news edition of the show, Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back react to Dana White's announcements (01:15), including, Isla...
Ariel x Ade, episode 26: Manny Pacquiao is coming back?! MVP signs more big names; Plus, Viddal Riley & Anthony Cacace join the show
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo get things started by reacting to the announcement of 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao’s risky return against Mario Barrios ...
Jack Della Maddalena & Bill Haney in studio, Vitor Belfort, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Ariel blasts Jon Jones
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani kicks off a loaded show with Bill Haney, father and coach of boxing champion Devin Haney, who joins Ariel in studio and defends his son’...
Sean Brady, Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff, Aiemann Zahabi, Paul Hughes, UFC 315 aftermath, news & notes
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back start with a breakdown of UFC 315 and the aftermath of Jack Della Maddalena’s huge title fight win over Belal...
UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: Jack Della Maddalena dethrones Belal Muhammad, Islam Makhachev reacts, International Fight Week news
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall recap UFC 315, starting with new UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad (04:06) a...
Massive UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo's weight struggles, more | The Craic
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Petesy Carroll is joined by familiar faces Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to talk all things UFC 315.The lads kick off the show by breaking down the...
UFC 315 preview, PFL Paris off, Montel Jackson joins, Fight Feasts Des Moines | The Boys in the Back
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back have returned from Des Moines to preview UFC 315, but first, they touch on recent social media posts by Alex Pereira and Magomed ...
Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, Brian Stann, David Loiseau, UFC 315 preview
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani starts the show with some UFC and PFL breaking news, and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose Questions (04:39).Retired ...
Ariel x Ade, episode 25: Conor Benn blasts 'drama queen' Chris Eubank Jr., says rematch is set for September; Plus, weekend review, Inoue saves the day
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are joined by Conor Benn for a conversation about his thrilling bout against Chris Eubank Jr. and his feelings on the ri...
Bo Nickal breaks silence, Julianna Peña squashes beef with Ariel, NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy stops by, Leigh Wood, Kevin O'Connor
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the crew kick things off by discussing Islam Makhachev’s next fight and some big team news (05:49).Leigh Wood, the pride of Nottin...
Alexander Volkanovski, Cory Sandhagen, Daniel Rodriguez, Sam Alvey, massive weekend reaction, more
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel is joined by the Boys in the Back, fresh off their trip to Des Moines, to unpack the huge weekend in combat sports, including Cory Sandhagen’s...
Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Machado Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, more | The Craic
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines.They kick ...
UFC Des Moines preview, Tom Aspinall's next move, Malcolm Wellmaker joins | The Boys in the Back
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back kick things off with a conversation about Tom Aspinall’s record-breaking tenure as UFC interim heavyweight champion and tackle ...
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Rampage Jackson, Eddie Hall, Patrice Evra, On The Nose, more
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins the show to discuss going from athlete to interviewer, his Hall of Fame match against Bret ...
Ariel x Ade, episode 24: Eubank-Benn fallout, Times Square preview, Canelo, Inoue, more
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start this stacked show by reacting to Chris Eubank Jr.’s massive win over Conor Benn (01:22) and Eubank Sr.’s shock...
Ryan Garcia, Eddie Hearn in studio, Jeff Molina breaks silence on betting scandal
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with the latest news and notes in combat, including Tom Aspinall’s tenure as longest reigning interim c...
Georges St-Pierre, Dustin Poirier, Ian Machado Garry, Randy Brown, Eubank-Benn reaction, NFL Draft stories, weekend news
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani starts the show with a deep dive into his life-changing experience announcing a draft pick for the Buffalo Bills, before the Boys join i...
Exclusive Paul Hughes sit-down, UFC Kansas City, Cage Warriors Dublin & more | The Craic
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Petesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sitdown interview with rising Irish star Paul Hughes ...
Weekend Mega Preview: UFC Kansas City, Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, more | The Boys in the Back
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back begins with a conversation about Dricus du Plessis teasing fight news (04:16), before jumping into a comprehensive preview of Ian...
Caio Borralho, Tai Tuivasa, Joe Hendry, Sam Alvey, Ben Shalom, plus major announcement with Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel and the Boys break down the latest Ilia Topuria title fight news, what’s next for lightweight’s biggest stars, preview the massive weekend i...
Ariel x Ade, episode 23: Eddie Hearn on Eubank Jr. vs. Benn, UFC, Jake Paul, Shakur, more
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo reunite and kick off the show with Eddie Hearn, who previews the long-awaited Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conner Benn grudge ma...
Lex Luger, Diamond Dallas Page, Marlon 'Chito' Vera, Jones-Aspinall official? Illia Topuria’s options, more
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel and the Boys In The Back kick off Tuesday’s show with a discussion of WWE’s record-breaking weekend, Chael Sonnen suggesting that Jon Jones ...
Anthony Smith, Fabian Edwards, Scott D’Amore, WrestleMania 41 reaction, more
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the crew kick things off with an honest assessment of WrestleMania 41 and preview Monday’s episode of Raw (02:19).Anthony Smith br...
Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 2: Dana White, Chael Sonnen, James Toney, Steven Seagal, more
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In another special episode, Ariel Helwani looks back at some of his classic interviews and tells the untold stories behind each, including:- Chael Son...
Paddy Pimblett’s next fight, UFC lightweight division matchups, Alex Volkanovski top 10 P4P? | The Craic
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a special Wednesday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and The Sun Sport’s Chisanga Malata to discuss what the fu...
Ariel x Ade, episode 22: Hamzah Sheeraz breaks silence, Boots' big win, Usyk vs. Dubois 2 reports, more
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ade Oladipo hosts the show solo this week, beginning with an interview with Hamzah Sheeraz (02:34), who breaks his silence after the controversial spl...
Featherweight GOAT Debate, matchmaking for UFC 314 winners, WrestleMania 41 talk | The Boys in the Back
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back kick off with a discussion about the impending UFC rights deal (01:56), before turning to the debate over MMA's featherweight GOA...
Ian Machado Garry, Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva, Dominick Reyes, UFC 314 Aftermath, More
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show by reacting to everything UFC 314, including huge wins by Alexander Volkanovski and Paddy Pimblett (3:36)...
UFC 314 Post-Fight Show: Alex Volkanovski is back! Reaction to main event, Paddy Pimblett's dominant win, more
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
3PAC — Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll — are back for the UFC 314 Post-Fight Show.They begin with reaction to Alex Volkanovski...
UFC 314 weigh-in reaction, Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva chaos, Volk’s final fight? | The Craic
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Petesy Carroll away from the helm, Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes man the ship to preview UFC 314.The duo kicks things off by rea...
UFC 314 Miami mega preview, Ariel Helwani joins for breaking GFL news | The Boys in the Back
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back are joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss the breaking news about GFL's future (02:51), before bringing their best Miami vibes to a ...
UFC 314 Preview, Gunther in studio, Brandon Moreno, Chase Hooper, On The Nose, more
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel and the crew answer all your latest On The Nose questions and preview UFC 314 (07:09).WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther joins us in-studio ...
Ariel x Ade, episode 21: Did Bivol duck Benavidez? Shakur's next move, Boots-Stanionis preview, and will Liam Cameron fraud check Ben Whittaker?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a quick recap of Ade's chat with Frank Warren and his missed handshake with Daniel Dubois' brothe...
Merab Dvalishvili, figuring out the UFC lightweight title picture, Plus, viral sensation Max Holzer, Phil Davis, Thad Jean
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with a lively discussion about the UFC's lightweight title picture (05:37).Undefeated featherweight Max H...
Sean O'Malley, Kayla Harrison, Chris Eubank Jr., Lerone Murphy, Carlos Prates, Weekend Recap, More
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show by reacting to the latest from the combat sports weekend, including Lerone Murphy's big win over Josh Emm...
Islam Makhachev eyes 170, Sean O’Malley’s shot at revenge, Lerone Murphy’s big night at the Apex | The Craic
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean O’Malley is getting a second shot at bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili, but some people aren’t happy about it. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Minden...
Dana White teases new Meta rankings, Emmett vs. Murphy preview, PFL season begins | The Boys in the Back | April 3, 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back react to announcements of the UFC 316 main and co-main event, plus Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates (02:26).Then, they discuss...
UFC Breaking News, Andrew Schulz in studio, Wyatt Hendrickson, Sean O’Connell, PFL Brackets Extravaganza
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by walking through his wild past 24 hours, including some breaking news from the UFC (00:30).Comedy great Andrew Schu...
Ariel x Ade, episode 20: Deontay Wilder breaks silence; Ngannou fight still possible? 'Future Face of British Boxing' Pat Brown joins as well
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off a stacked show by reacting to the official launch of Queensberry Promotions on DAZN (02:06) and previewing the ...
Bret Hart, Yoel Romero, Ryan Bader, Eddie Hall, Jessica Eye
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show (00:45).Eddie Hall, the 2017 World's Strongest Man, discusses his massive KSW fight against Mariusz Pudzi...
Jorge Masvidal, Mike Perry, Urijah Faber, Loopy Godinez, UFC Mexico City & GFL reaction
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show by reacting to the latest GFL news (04:22).Jorge Masvidal goes all-in on a potential UFC comeback fight a...
Conor McGregor hints at retirement (again), UFC lightweight title sweepstakes, UFC London musings | The Craic
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was a lot of negativity around last week’s London event, so it was only fair for Petesy and Chuck to have veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Mal...
UFC Mexico City preview, Who's next for Islam Makhachev? | The Boys in the Back
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back try to untangle the log jam at the top of the UFC's lightweight division (03:12), including who's going to be next for Islam Makh...
Alex Pereira in studio, Charles Oliveira, Baron Corbin, Norma Dumont, On The Nose, more
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with more thoughts on Cain Velasquez's sentencing, including a statement from Velasquez's longtime agent Mike Fonseca...
Ariel x Ade, episode 19: Jim Lampley remembers George Foreman; Darren Barker's bold Fury vs. Joshua prediction, Eddie Hearn & Frank Warren stop by
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani goes solo for this edition of Ariel x Ade, kicked off by Darren Barker's sitdown interview with Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren (05:26).Bar...
Cain Velasquez reaction, Raul Rosas Jr, Steve Erceg, David Taylor, GLORY 100 breaking news, more
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with the latest news on Cain Velasquez and the James Krause betting scandal (07:47).Raul Rosas Jr. discus...
Tom Aspinall, Sean Brady, Teddy Atlas remembers George Foreman, Nathaniel Wood, UFC London recap, more
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the crew kick off the show by looking back at the weekend in combat, including Sean Brady's victory over Leon Edwards at UFC London ...
UFC London Post-Show: Sean Brady Steamrolls Leon Edwards; Title Shot Next?!
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
3PAC is back! Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll reunite to react to UFC London, starting with Sean Brady's spectacular submission of...
Leon Edwards’ nightmare, UFC London buzz, KSI out of Danis fight, GFL debut | The Craic
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata of The Sun joins the show to talk about the buzz in London (2:43) ahead of Leon Edwards’ main event clash wi...
UFC London Preview, Breaking News from Ariel Helwani, Fight Feasts | The Boys in the Back
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to Magomed Ankalaev hinting at the Alex Pereira rematch already having a date (02:21).They preview ...
Bill Goldberg, Cory Sandhagen, Rico Verhoeven, Fight Promotion Streaming News, On The Nose
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Ariel x Ade, episode 18: Alycia Baumgardner signs with MVP, Sebastian Fundora/Cherneka Johnson join the show, Tank-Roach 2?, more
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a discussion about Alycia Baumgardner joining Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (08:04).They lo...
Conor McGregor visits The White House, Jalin Turner, Gunnar Nelson, Morgan Charriere
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Leon Edwards, Bo Nickal, Gordon Ryan, Jeremy Stephens, coach Dave Lovell, Conor McGregor visits the White House
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a little of college basketball bracket talk (01:10).Jeremy Stephens discusses his surprise UFC signing, taking...
Poirier vs. Holloway retirement fight, changing tunes on Poatan, Hughes in Belfast | The Craic
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Ben Fowlkes to discuss Beniel Dariush potentially leaking Dustin Poirier meeting old rival Max Holloway in h...
Fact or Fiction: UFC has a major star problem | The Boys in the Back
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Mayhem Miller reunion, Jan Blachowicz, Josh Van, Thomas Carty in studio, On The Nose
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 callin...
Ariel x Ade, episode 17: Boxing broken? NY denies Lamont Roach appeal, Vergil Ortiz Jr. talks Terence Crawford
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rafael Fiziev, Natalya Neidhart & Lou DiBella in studio, more
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ankal...
Dillon Danis in studio, Jiri Prochazka, Mauricio Ruffy, UFC 313 aftermath
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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" performanc...
UFC 313 Post-Fight Show: Magomed Ankalaev SHOCKS Alex Pereira
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani joins The Boys in the Back to react to UFC 313, beginning with Magomed Ankalaev shocking Alex Pereira in the night's main event (00:30)....
Alex Pereira’s toughest test, TKO’s boxing revolution, Ilia Topuria’s tease, is Croke Park a real place? | The Craic
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With all the talk of what lies beyond UFC 313 for Alex Pereira, are we discounting the fact that Magomed Ankalaev is by far his hardest test at 205 po...
Ariel x Ade, episode 16: Canelo-Scull press conference reaction, Taylor-Serrano 3 announced, TKO superfights coming?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are together again in studio to react to the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull press conference (03:43).They look ahead t...
UFC 313 Preview: Can Alex Pereira wrestle? Plus, TKO Boxing reaction, Coach Brandon Gibson joins | The Boys in the Back | March 6, 2025
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys is the Back kicks off with breaking news that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have booked their trilogy fight at Madison Square Garden (02:04...
HUGE Dana White Boxing Announcement, UFC 313 preview, Ilia Topuria & Jon Jones Updates, “Big” John Fisher, On The Nose, more
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel and the gang react to the breaking news of TKO and Turki Alalshikh partnering to create a new — and potentially revolutionary — boxing promo...
Ariel x Ade, episode 15: 'Tank' Davis & Paddy Donovan controversies, Times Square presser reaction, Oscar De La Hoya joins the show
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a special edition of Ariel x Ade, live from the press conference for the Times Square boxing card, Oscar De La Hoya joins to give his immediate rea...
Valentina Shevchenko, Oban Elliott, Marc Raimondi on UFC 313 and John Cena heel turn, KSI slaps Dillon Danis
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valentina Shevchenko previews her UFC flyweight title defense against Manon Fiorot, discusses the chances of a Zhang Weili superfight next and more (0...
Tony Ferguson, Rafael Fiziev, Sonya Deville in studio, 'Tank' Davis madness, John Cena turns heel, full (controversial) weekend recap
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani kicks off the program by reacting to the Gervonta 'Tank' Davis vs. Lamont Roach controversy, John Cena's shocking heel turn, UFC Vegas...
TKO boxing league, UFC media rights, boxing ring in Times Square, more | The Craic
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss TKO’s imminent arrival in the boxing world, in conjunction with Saudi Arabia...
Reacting to another UFC news drop, P4P movie fight scenes, TKO boxing league? | The Boys in the Back
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys in the Back, react to another Wednesday night news drop by Dana White (02:47), including Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree headlining UFC Kans...
Alexander Volkanovski, Joseph Parker, Sean Brady, Jean Silva, On The Nose, more
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and the crew kick off the show by answering all your latest On The Nose questions about options for Tom Aspinall if the Jon Jones fight ...
Ariel x Ade, episode 14: Chris Eubank Jr. slaps Conor Benn with an egg?! Riyadh supercard aftermath
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show by reacting to the explosive press conference for Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn (2:16), which culmin...