The Ariel Helwani Show

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing Teofimo Lopez's win over Rolly Romero, a solid performance that saw Lopez become a three-division world champion and left a lot of questions about Romero (01:40). 

Who will Teofimo fight next? He mentioned the Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn winner, Devin Haney and IBF champion Liam Paro are also options (16:57).

Amanda Serrano won a close fight over massive underdog Lucrecia Manzur on TikTok, notching her 50th career win (33:51). Dan recaps his night hosting the TikTok broadcast with influencers and wonders if MVP will do more of these moving forward (37:22).

The Craic is back in your life! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as always.

First up, the lads react to drama surrounding Eddie Hearn’s reported demands for the upcoming superfight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury (07:23).

Usman Nurmagomedov is making headlines amid rumors of a potential PFL exit. The boys debate what a move to the UFC could mean for the undefeated lightweight (21:53).

The trio then weigh in on the Din Thomas situation. Did he go too far with his post-fight analysis (42:33)?

Edson Barboza has hung up the gloves. The lads reflect on the UFC veteran’s legendary career (52:37).

To close the show, the boys preview this weekend’s combat sports action (01:05:10), and answer your Super Chats (01:09:03).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show previewing the welterweight title fight between Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez. Has the promotion done enough to sell this fight? What can we expect from Lopez as he enters his third weight class? Romero has not fought since his win over Ryan Garcia in May of 2025; will ring rust be a factor (3:38)?

The attention then turns to a highly dramatic interview between Teofimo and his father where their failures in the Shakur Stevenson fight come to light. What type of mindset does Teofimo have entering this fight? Does he need a new trainer (17:03)?

Hamzah Sheeraz was recently ordered by the WBO to defend his title against Janibek Alimkhanuly, which led him to join Ariel Helwani’s show and voice his displeasure with the fight due to Janibek’s positive test. Dan and Chris break down Sheeraz’s comments and why he is the wrong messenger for this (35:07).

Finally, Amanda Serrano fights this weekend on the first-ever TikTok Live boxing card, as she attempts to break Christy Martin’s all-time knockout record (41:14).

The Boys in the Back return from their break, starting the show with reaction to Yair Rodriguez pulling out of his fight against Jean Silva (02:41) and the drama surrounding Namo Fazil (05:00).

Then, they settle the debate about MMA's GOAT (14:53) and preview a packed weekend that includes UFC Sacramento (45:23), PFL Tampa (1:03:54), Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero (1:07:39), Amanda Serrano in action (1:08:32), and RAF 12 (1:10:12).

Plus, they make picks (1:14:17), deliver the long-awaited Rod Talk (1:16:03), listen to voicemails (1:34:33), and answer your Super Chats (2:08:58).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping Contender Series and previewing some upcoming sporting events (02:09).

The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel for On The Nose, answering questions about the Din Thomas drama, Ariel’s Hawaiian vacation, comparing the résumés of Khabib and Islam Makhachev, and more (28:48).

PFL CEO John Martin is back in-studio to discuss the MVP merger, whether Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou will be involved with the new company, the future of Usman Nurmagomedov and his free agency, Paul Hughes’ recent comments about drug testing, exploring partnerships with RIZIN and other promotions, Jake Paul wanting to do MMA, and more (1:02:25).

Teofimo Lopez joins the show during fight week, talking about his title bout against Rolly Romero, his deal with DAZN, being snubbed by Dana White and Hunter Campbell at a Brand Risk event, how he matches up against Romero and vowing to finish him, and more (1:59:51).

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis go face-to-face, previewing their Duel Arena fight and talking trash. They argue about the grappling disparity, knockout power, their respective résumés, the stakes of the fight, how negotiations played out, drug testing for the fight, and more (2:27:38).

Newly-retired Edson Barboza is our final guest of the day, discussing his decision to walk away, his impaired vision, some of his career-defining moments, his plans post-retirement, and more (3:28:54).

The crew covers news and notes, including the ongoing feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn over Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, Yair Rodriguez pulling out of his fight against Jean Silva, Jon Jones weighing in on the GOAT conversation, and more (3:54:02).

After answering a few more On The Nose questions (4:06:51), the show ends with your Super Chats (4:12:49).