Latest / The Ariel Helwani Show
Nakisa Bidarian talks Netflix numbers, plus: Alistair Overeem, Phumi Nkuta in studio, Nico Ali Walsh, news & notes, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off with a recap of last night’s spectacular win by his New York Knicks and Arsenal winning the Premier League title (23:47). Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian is back to address fan criticism of the promotion’s MMA debut on Netflix, then discuss the event’s viewership numbers, UFC announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s walkout, how many events they plan to do in the future, Jake Paul’s return from the jaw injury he suffered against Anthony Joshua, and more (31:21). Old friend Alistair Overeem returns to the show to talk about a potential…
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