The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani starts the show, live from Los Angeles, by previewing the upcoming week. Then the Boys in the Back join Ariel in-studio to discuss UFC 328, starting with Sean Strickland’s shocking upset of Khamzat Chimaev and whether he should have apologized after the fight, then moving on to the rest of the card (12:46).

Sean Brady is back after a big win over Joaquin Buckley, talking about Buckley’s trash talk leading into the fight, the fight’s notable gambling activity, learning from the Michael Morales loss, when he expects to return, wanting to fight Carlos Prates or Kamaru Usman next, and more (1:22:12).

Coach Eric Nicksick returns to break down Sean Strickland’s massive victory, including the game plan for Khamzat Chimaev, whether he believes Chimaev made weight, Strickland’s apology in the aftermath, not being surprised by Strickland’s success, where Strickland goes next, and more (1:49:34).

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van celebrates his first title defense, discussing the performance against Tatsuro Taira, his high-volume style, his press conference fit, his budding rivalry with Alexandre Pantoja, when their rematch could take place, Manel Kape showing him respect, and more (2:13:06).

Jake Paul joins to preview MVP’s upcoming MMA card on Netflix, looking back at the growth of the promotion, then talking about his relationship with PFL, UFC not trying to counter-program their event, comparisons to the White House card, trash talk in the fight game, viewership expectations for the event, working with Ronda Rousey, meeting Dana White, his return to the ring, and more (2:33:02).

Years in the making, Ronda Rousey and Ariel reunite to discuss their various interviews over the years, Rousey’s renewed passion for MMA, maintaining an edge while balancing her love for opponent Gina Carano, her UFC departure, wanting to be the Dana White of Netflix’s MMA offering, her beef with UFC’s Hunter Campbell, believing this will be her last fight, the end of her time at WWE, and more (3:03:38).

Ariel reacts to Sean Strickland’s response to his earlier comments (3:37:19), then covers some other news and notes (3:40:20), and samples some famous doughnuts (3:59:42).

We open the show recapping Daniel Dubois' late stoppage of Fabio Wardley to capture the WBO heavyweight title in an all-time thriller of a fight. Is a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk, a rematch with Wardley, or perhaps a Moses Itauma showdown next for Dubois? Also on the card, David Morrell was upset by massive underdog Zak Chelli (02:55).

To end the show, Chris Algieri details IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo and Ra’eese Aleem’s fight being canceled over Aleem missing weight by 2.8 pounds (33:23).

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for the UFC 328 post-fight show, reacting first to Sean Strickland shocking the world again by dethroning Khamzat Chimaev (00:37).

After discussing Nassourdine Imavov calling next (21:50), they address Strickland's apologetic post-fight speech (26:33).

Next, they revel in the show-stealing co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira (31:51), including the stoppage (37:27), and Van's callout of Alexandre Pantoja (40:48).

Finally, they recap the rest of the card, including the scoring of Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (49:36), Sean Brady's win over Joaquin Buckley (56:46), including the drastic betting line movement, and more (59:35).

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.

First up, the lads react to the fireworks between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at the UFC 328 press conference (05:10).

After predicting what kind of shenanigans could unfold at the pair’s final faceoff (36:19), the boys preview the flyweight title co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira (41:40).

Attention then turns to Dana White’s confidence in Conor McGregor making his long-awaited return this summer (49:29).

Elsewhere, recent comments from TKO president Mark Shapiro on the state of the UFC product have come under the microscope (01:01:45).

To close the show, the chaps give their UFC 328 picks (01:09:15).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri kick off the show discussing David Benavidez’s recent comments about potentially fighting Dmitry Bivol at a catchweight of 190 pounds. Is Benavidez already looking for a way out of making the 175-pound light heavyweight limit? Ring Magazine also reported a strong desire from Turki Alalshikh for Benavidez to fight heavyweight king, Oleksandr Usyk, in 2027 (03:36).

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will go at it in a highly-anticipated heavyweight championship fight in Manchester, England. Can Wardley keep the momentum going after big stoppage wins over Justis Huni and Joseph Parker? Dubois, coming off the stoppage loss to Usyk, and could be in a do-or-die situation (23:25).

Finally, the guys discuss the upcoming featherweight championship bout between Angelo Leo and Ra’eese Aleem, with the winner potentially squaring off against Naoya Inoue in 2027 (55:01).