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The Ariel Helwani Show
“The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.
Episodes
The Ariel Helwani ShowDominick Cruz, Bruce Buffer, Keyshawn Davis in studio, Song Yadong, Youssef Zalal, weekend recap
Ariel Helwani and the gang react to the busy weekend in combat sports (23:53).Youssef Zalal discusses his big UFC Vegas 102 win over Calvin Kattar, why he…
The Ariel Helwani ShowWill Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick reconcile? No MMA fighters among 100 highest-paid athletes | The Craic
Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindehall give their thoughts on the split between Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick (4:36), on the back of the UFC middleweight…
The Ariel Helwani ShowThe Boys in the Back play matchmaker for UFC PPVs, Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick split, Oleksandr Usyk vs. Alex Pereira?!
The Boys in the Back start the show by reacting to Sean Strickland saying coach Eric Nicksick will no longer be in his corner (05:32).Then, with Valentine's…
The Ariel Helwani ShowEddie Hearn, Rich Franklin, Aleksandre Topuria, Megan Anderson, On The Nose, more
Ariel Helwani answers all your latest On The Nose questions about Dana White's stance on free speech, whether UFC fans being priced out at live events…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 12: Did Canelo use Jake Paul? Who should Derek Chisora’s 50th fight be against? Weekend preview, more
Ariel x Ade kicks begins with thoughts and condolences to the family of Irish boxer John Cooney, who tragically died after suffering a brain injury following…
The Ariel Helwani ShowKSI, Eric Nicksick, Bubba Ray Dudley, UFC antitrust settlement news, International Fight Week headliner, more
Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show by discussing UFC's impending media rights negotiation, Top Rank Boxing and ESPN parting ways, and PFL's upcoming…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 312 reaction, Zhang Weili, Luke Rockhold, Din Thomas & Rory Karpf in studio
Ariel Helwani reacts to UFC 312, Dricus du Plessis and Zhang Weili's one-sided title defenses against Sean Strickland and Tatiana Suarez, what's next for both…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 312 Post-Fight Show: Dricus du Plessis dominates, Zhang Weili proves P4P status
Ariel Helwani joins the Boys in the Back on the UFC 312 Post-Fight Show to react to Dricus du Plessis' domination of Sean Strickland in their rematch (01:45)…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel Helwani on Jake Paul/Canelo fallout, UFC 312 preview, Dom Cruz retires | The Craic
Ariel Helwani joins The Craic to give insight on Canelo Alvarez signing with Riyadh Season, his bout with Jake Paul not coming to fruition and the emerging…
The Ariel Helwani ShowFull UFC 312 breakdown, Khamzat Chimaev looming, Jake Paul vs. Canelo? Jon Jones announcement reaction | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back preview UFC 312, starting with the main event matchup that pits champion Dricus du Plessis against challenger Sean Strickland (01:13)…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 312 preview, Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan face-off, "LokDog" Oliveira, Jasmine Jasudavicius, On The Nose
Ariel Helwani answers all your latest On The Nose questions about UFC 312, including Sean Strickland's media day comments, plus Conor McGregor's team potential…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 11: Paul x Canelo x Crawford in 2025? What’s next for David Benavidez? Plus, Frank Warren drops news
Ariel x Ade kicks off with a discussion about Derek Chisora's 'last stand' (05:42), before being joined by his promoter Frank Warren (09:37), who also touches…
The Ariel Helwani ShowChael Sonnen unfiltered on Conor McGregor, Bryce Mitchell, more. Plus, KSI x Danis breaking news, UFC-PFL trade ideas
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to breaking news that KSI will box Dillon Danis (06:57), before addressing Dana White's recent comments about hate…
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Joe Hendry & Karolina Kowalkiewicz in studio, David Benavidez, MVP, Terrance McKinney, full weekend recap
Ariel Helwani reacts to Israel Adesanya's stunning loss at UFC Saudi Arabia, David Benavidez's big win over David Morrell Jr., the WWE Royal Rumble, Bryce…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC Saudi Arabia Post-Fight Show: Israel Adesanya suffers stunning TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov, MVP outclasses Shara Bullet
UFC Saudi Arabia is in the books, so the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll give their immediate reaction to Israel Adesanya's stunning defeat at the hands of…
The Ariel Helwani ShowShould the UFC cut Bryce Mitchell, Conor McGregor’s racial slurs, UFC Saudi Arabia | The Craic
Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss Bryce Mitchell and Conor McGregor’s latest controversies.The trio discuss…
The Ariel Helwani ShowBryce Mitchell reaction, UFC Saudi Arabia Preview, Fight Feasts Cheesesteaks Review | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back start the show by reacting to Bryce Mitchell's recent antisemitic and homophobic remarks (01:38).Then, they preview UFC Saudi Arabia…
The Ariel Helwani ShowPaul Hughes responds to Conor McGregor, Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Jim Lampley, On the Nose
Michael 'Venom' Page previews his UFC Saudi Arabia fight against Shara Bullet and discusses how he plans to exploit Magomedov's striking patterns (03:07).Ariel…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 10: Claressa Shields & Skye Nicolson join the show, Benavidez vs. Morrell preview
Ariel x Ade is back with two guests ahead of a big fight weekend.First, the duo discusses the highly anticipated showdown between David Benavidez and David…
The Ariel Helwani ShowIsrael Adesanya, Chris Weidman, Dave Feldman, Darren Owen, WWE Royal Rumble lottery
Chris Weidman discusses his GFL signing, expectations for the new MMA organization, the GFL fights he wants most, how much the promotion is paying fighters and…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAlex Pereira in studio, Dan Hooker, Jeremy Stephens, Ben Rothwell, full weekend recap, more
Ariel Helwani reacts to BKFC KnuckleMania 5, Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes and much more from a loaded combat sports weekend (20:35).Ben Rothwell…
The Ariel Helwani ShowTempers flare at PFL weigh-in, Hughes vs. Nurmagomedov, Arman Tsarukyan’s pickle, GFL | The Craic
On today’s episode, Petesy is joined by fellow Irish media members Andy Stevenson and Donagh Corby.Corby, who is on the scene in Dubai, gave his account of the…
The Ariel Helwani ShowThe Boys in the Back head to Philly for BKFC, Conor McGregor vs. Paul brothers, PFL preview, more
The Boys in the Back are heading to Philadelphia for BKFC KnuckleMania V, headlined by Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens. They break down the card (01:43) and…
The Ariel Helwani ShowRobert Whittaker, Jack Della Maddalena, Sean Brady crashes, Jeremy Stephens, On the Nose
Ariel Helwani kicks of the show with a super-sized edition of On The Nose, with topics including a potential superfight between Alexandre Pantoja and Merab…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 9: a fired up Conor Benn stops by. plus, what’s up with Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney? Canelo-Crawford done?
Ariel x Ade kicks off with a reaction to the news of Keith Thurman's planned comeback (07:35).Then, the duo discusses the fact that Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAnthony Smith announces retirement fight, Aljamain Sterling breaks down Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 311 win
Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back discuss the status of Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall and react to the latest combat sports news (05:38).Anthony Smith…
The Ariel Helwani ShowMerab Dvalishvili, Arman Tsarukyan, Jiří Procházka, Renato Moicano, Josh Barnett in studio, John Wood, UFC 311 reaction
Ariel Helwani breaks down UFC 311 from all angles, including Islam Makhachev's title win over Renato Moicano and Merab Dvalishvili's remarkable performance…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 311 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili are unstoppable
On the UFC 311 Post-Fight Show, Ariel Helwani joins the Boys in the Back to react to Islam Makhachev's dominant performance against Renato Moicano…
The Ariel Helwani ShowBreaking News: Arman Tsarukyan injured, Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano is new main event | The Craic
Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes for an episode jam-packed with breaking news.Fowlkes speaks about the mystique surrounding Team…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 311 Preview: Does Dagestan's dominance continue? | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back can't wait for UFC 311, so join them for a mega preview. Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) & Conner Burks (GC) begin by breaking down the main…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAction Bronson in studio, UFC 311 preview, plus Holly Holm, Patricio Pitbull, Catterall vs. Barboza Jr. face-off, On The Nose
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to PFL's new format being revealed (05:04) and the highly-anticipated fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 8: Is Fury x Joshua actually dead?! Canelo x Crawford getting close? Plus, Daniel Dubois stops by
Ariel x Ade is back, beginning with the hosts' reaction to Tyson Fury announcing his retirement (05:47) and whether they're buying it. Will Fury end up facing…
The Ariel Helwani ShowO'Shea Jackson Jr., Mackenzie Dern, John Wood, explosive Benavidez/Morrell face-off, Holly Holm & Patricio Pitbull released
David Benavidez and David Morrell, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion and WBA light heavyweight champion, go face-to-face in an explosive virtual…
The Ariel Helwani ShowMatt Cardona in studio, Dominick Cruz, Shakur Stevenson, Bellator is dead breaking news, weekend recap, Cesar Almeida
Ariel Helwani breaks some news about the future of Bellator and PFL, discusses Tyson Fury's retirement announcement and more (07:33).Cesar Almeida discusses…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAlex Pereira to heavyweight? UFC 311 update, PFL woes | The Craic
Chuck Mindenhall returns to The Craic, joining Petesy Carroll to discuss a potential location shift for UFC 311 due to the California wildfires (03:07).The…
The Ariel Helwani ShowIs Jon Jones the UFC's $30 million man? Dana White joins Meta's board, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back kicks off with Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) and Conner Burks (GC) discussing Joe Rogan's claim that Jon Jones would need to be paid $30…
The Ariel Helwani ShowEmotional Dave Feldman in studio interview, Payton Talbott, Matt Hamill, Moses Itauma, On the Nose
Ariel Hewani and The Boys In The Back answers all your questions in 2025's debut edition of On The Nose (14:13).Moses Itauma discusses his path as boxing's top…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 7: first annual boxing awards show
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo celebrate the year in boxing with their first annual awards show.The duo hands out 14 awards for 2024, including Fighter of the…
The Ariel Helwani ShowDarren Till crashes Anthony Taylor's interview, WWE Netflix debut reaction with Kazeem Famuyide, Cain Velasquez, Kevin Lee, darts recap
Kazeem Famuyide grades WWE's Netflix debut and discusses The Rock's return, Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the building, whether the show grabbed new fans…
The Ariel Helwani ShowThe 12th Annual Helwani Nose Awards: 2024 Edition
Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back celebrate the year that was with the long-awaited, never-duplicated 12th Annual Helwani Nose Awards. The gangs hands a…
The Ariel Helwani Show2024 European MMA Recap: Ilia Topuria's rise, Conor McGregor civil case, more | The Craic
The Craic caps off 2024 by looking back at the year in European MMA.Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby…
The Ariel Helwani ShowHelwani Reacts: Classic interview stories including Rampage Jackson, Nick Diaz, the infamous Undertaker x Brock Lesnar run-in, and more
In this special episode, Ariel Helwani looks back at some of his classic interviews and tells the untold stories behind each, including:Nick Diaz before his…
The Ariel Helwani Show2025 European MMA Predictions: Jones vs. Aspinall? Topuria in Spain? | The Craic
Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby on The Craic to preview the upcoming year in European MMA. The…
The Ariel Helwani Show2025 MMA prediction show: Will McGregor fight again? Fights we must see? FOY Awards? Much more
Ariel Helwani is joined by The Boys in the Back — NewYorkRic and GC — and Petesy Carroll to look ahead to 2025.They list fights they need to see (04:26) and…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUsyk vs. Fury 2 post-fight show: What's left for Usyk? Do we finally see Fury vs. AJ?
The Boys in the back react to Oleksandr Usyk's win over Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated rematch.Uncrowned's Keith Idec joins The Boys to talk about the…
The Ariel Helwani ShowDo we believe Dana on Jones vs. Aspinall? Conor vs. Logan? Usyk vs. Fury 2, Paul Hughes US tour | The Craic
Chuck Mindenhall joins Petesy Carroll on the latest episode of The Craic to sink his teeth into forecasting whether Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will happen in…
The Ariel Helwani ShowLatest on Conor McGregor vs. Paul brothers, Alex Pereira's cryptic posts, Usyk vs. Fury 2 preview, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back, Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic), Conner Burks (GC), react to Alex Pereira's cryptic social media posts about not fighting Magomed Ankalaev…
The Ariel Helwani ShowTyron Woodley, Kai Kara-France, Paul Hughes in studio, Johnny Fisher, On The Nose
Johnny Fisher previews his heavyweight fight against Dave Allen on the Usyk-Fury 2 undercard and discusses his time in Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, his…
The Ariel Helwani ShowIs Conor McGregor x Logan Paul actually real?! Plus, Aljamain Sterling, Sean Brady and Usyk x Fury 2 preview with Adam Smith
DAZN commentator Adam Smith previews Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 (03:29).Aljamain Sterling discusses his UFC 310 loss to Movsar Evloev, what's next in his…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 6: full Usyk x Fury 2 preview, feat. interviews with both men, plus what else to watch for this weekend
Ariel x Ade is locked in on the year's biggest boxing match, the heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.To begin, Ade Oladipo reflects on…
The Ariel Helwani ShowDarren Till, Jiří Procházka, Cub Swanson, Patricio Pitbull, full weekend recap; is Colby Covington finished?
Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back break down the weekend in combat sports, headlined by Joaquin Buckley's one-sided win over Colby Covington at UFC Tampa…
The Ariel Helwani ShowGFL skepticism, disgruntled Bellator fighters, Colby vs. Buckley stakes | The Craic
Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to forecast potential issues GFL may face ahead of its proposed April launch…
The Ariel Helwani ShowIs this the end of Colby Covington's run? Full UFC Tampa preview, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back — Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic), Conner Burks (GC) and Mysterious Frank — kick off the show with a recap of the Yahoo holiday party and GC's…
The Ariel Helwani ShowBreaking news: New MMA organization revealed, Alexandre Pantoja, Helwani responds to Belal & Shields, OTN
Ariel Helwani responds to recent comments by Belal Muhammad and Jake Shields, before bringing in The Boys In The Back to answer your On The Nose questions…
The Ariel Helwani ShowAriel x Ade, episode 5: Usyk vs. Fury 2 is rapidly approaching!, is Klitschko really coming back?, what's up with Tank Davis, and Joseph Parker joins us
Ariel x Ade is back! Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a temperature check on the building excitement around Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2…
The Ariel Helwani ShowMerab Dvalishvili, Arman Tsarukyan, Renato Moicano, Randy Brown & Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight?!
Randy Brown reacts to his controversial UFC 310 loss to Bryan Battle and Battle's viral comments after badly missing weight for the bout, calls for judging…
The Ariel Helwani ShowIan Machado Garry, Demetrious Johnson, full UFC 310 reaction, Bryan Battle, Michael Chiesa, Chase Hooper
Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back break down UFC 310 from all angles, including Alexandre Pantoja's impressive win over Kai Asaura and callout of…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 310 post-fight show: Shavkat Rakhmonov prevails, Alexandre Pantoja calls out Demetrious Johnson, full reaction
On the UFC 310 Post-Fight Show, Ariel Helwani reacts to Alexandre Pantoja's impressive finish of Kai Asakura, including a discussion on who could be next for…
The Ariel Helwani ShowUFC 310 weigh-in reaction, Ian Garry’s chances and picks | The Craic
Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al Shatti to look ahead to UFC 310 and debate whether Ian Machado Garry has a…
The Ariel Helwani ShowReaction to UFC 311 news, UFC 310 preview, P4P MMA headwear, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to the surprise announcement of UFC 311's top two fights (00:41).Plus, Petesy Carroll joins The Boys to…