The Ariel Helwani Show

The Boys in the Back are filling in on Monday, being joined by Petesy Carroll to recap all the UFC 331 action. But first, Ariel Helwani gives his thoughts on the card (02:56).
After praising Joshua Van for a masterful performance, the lads discuss his ceiling and star potential, his looming meeting with Manel Kape, where Alexandre Pantoja goes from here, and more (26:44).
Then, they react to Arman Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, presumably earning Arman a title shot (1:00:47), and Sean Sharaf turning the MMA world on its head with his shocking upset of Gable Steveson (1:24:17).
Next, they touch on the rest of the card (2:00:23), before turning attention to the newly-announced UFC 334 fights (2:15:59).
Finally, they cover news and notes, including Michael Morales and Ian Machado Garry teasing a fight (2:34:54), Paulo Costa calling for his UFC contract to come to an end (2:37:54), more chirping between Terence Crawford and Ryan Garcia, and more (2:42:22).
The show concludes with your Super Chats (2:50:05).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz’s ugly, foul-laden knockout win over Nestor Bravo (02:46).
Referee Thomas Taylor played a big role in the fight and afterwards Cruz called out Ryan Garcia for a December fight. Will we see that next (13:49)?
Hamzah Sheeraz has officially vacated his WBO super middleweight title after Queensberry Promotions won the purse bid for his fight against Janibek Alimkhanuly (21:15).
We end the show with your voicemails, with topics ranging from PED usage in boxing, 'Boots' Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz, to the latest on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua (29:01).

Ariel Helwani gives his immediate reaction to UFC 331, including the brilliance of UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van (00:40), Arman Tsarukyan's stunning knockout (04:12), Patrício Pitbull turning back the clock (08:04), Gable Steveson's shocking loss at the hands of Sean Sharaf (09:59), Marlon 'Chito' Vera getting back on track (19:38), and a highlight reel submission by Casey O'Neill (21:34).

Then, he give thoughts on the newly-announced UFC 334 fight card, going down at Madison Square Garden in November (24:01).

The Boys in the Back are joined by Ben Fowlkes to break down all things UFC 331, starting with Joshua Van's incredible performance against Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch (01:09).
Then, they recap Arman Tsarukyan knocking out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round and seemingly securing his title shot (14:03) and Patrício Pitbull's return to form (21:13).
Next, they dissect the night's shocking upset, as Sean Sharaf put Gable Steveson out cold in 12 seconds (23:20).
After revealing who won bonus money (39:24), they touch on the rest of the card (43:27) and give early thoughts on the newly-announced UFC 334 (53:51).

The Craic is back, with the trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes returning.
UFC 331 takes centre stage this weekend, with Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja clashing for the flyweight belt. Petesy, Chuck and Ben break down the main event and look ahead to the rest of the card (06:01).
All eyes are on Arman Tsarukyan and his chances of earning a title shot. Is a win enough to put him next in line, or could other factors stand in his way (32:20)?
Gable Steveson made headlines after taking some flak from opponent Sean Saraf at the UFC 331 press conference, giving the boys plenty to unpack (41:39).
Then, the trio react to news of Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight belt (50:01).
Before calling it a day, Petesy and Ben discuss Scott Coker’s new MMA promotion, Ki MMA (57:11), before answering your Super Chats (1:14:00).