The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani is back from his break, so the gang discusses what they did during their time off, before recapping UFC 330.

They discuss Dana White’s comments about Ian Machado Garry lacking killer instinct, the incredible résumé of Islam Makhachev, who Makhachev’s next opponent should be, and the comments by both Machado Garry and Makhachev after the fight (11:11).

UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern joins following her successful UFC 330 title defense, saying she was not happy with the performance, before touching on her recent improvements, a potential fight against Zhang Weili, Gillian Robertson’s ceiling and her coach Din Thomas’ comments, other potential contenders including Fatima Kline, and more (1:02:10).

Charles Johnson recaps his UFC 330 fight week, including the last-minute opponent change, pulling off the Scottish Twister, his iconic haircut, then reacts to the press conference fireworks between fellow flyweights Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, and calls for a fight against Brandon Royval (1:34:54).

Arman Tsarukyan returns to preview his booking against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, also talking about why the Charles Oliveira rematch didn’t happen, being told by UFC that he will get the next title shot, being offered a fight against Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev’s success at welterweight, how Usman Nurmagomedov would do in the UFC, his RAF match against Dillon Danis, and more (2:03:13).

Jalin Turner is our final guest of the day, breaking down his big UFC 330 win and discussing his new UFC contract, coming back after stepping away from the sport, his journey with religion and finding purpose, watching his friend Ian Machado Garry fight for the title, and more (2:38:22).

The crew covers news and notes, including Usman Nurmagomedov potentially signing with UFC, the growing beef between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, some major UFC fight announcements, the latest on Conor McGregor’s surgery, Claressa Shields’ continued dominance, and more (3:11:27).

The show closes with your Super Chats (4:19:11).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down Claressa Shields huge knockout of Kaye Scott to win back two of her middleweight titles (01:49).

The discussion turns to who Shields should fight next (14:54), as well as the current top five in women’s boxing  (26:49).

Reports indicate that a unification bout between Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster will go down on October 24 (40:07).

The WBO announced over the weekend that Janibek Alimkhanuly is now the WBO super-middleweight mandatory for Hamzah Sheeraz (50:44).

Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall, a.k.a. 3PAC are back, breaking down all things UFC 330.

First, they discuss Islam Makhachev’s record breaking win against Ian Machado Garry (01:07), before weighing in on who they wanted to see Makhachev face in his next title defense (20:30).

Next, they react to Dana White’s critical comments about Machado Garry’s performance (25:18) and try to gauge Makhachev’s star power (30:45).

Then, they dissect Mackenzie Dern’s dominant showing against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event (39:49).

The lads cover the rest of the main card (47:00), prelims (55:48), and social media buzz (1:03:43).

Finally, they react to major UFC announcements made during the broadcast (1:08:28), before saying goodbye (1:19:18).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show by reacting to Keyshawn Davis turning down the Devin Haney fight and the domino effect it‘s going to cause (05:09). Will Haney pivot to Liam Paro or Jack Catteral? Will Top Rank freeze out Davis? It’s a mess (15:04).

After a historical conversation about the heavyweight division (20:30), they look ahead to Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic (31:37).

The heavyweight division is in transition as Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is likely headed to Madison Square Garden instead of Wembley Stadium (39:11).

The David Benavidez-Jai Opetaia-Noel Mikaelian mess has gotten even messier, as Zuffa announced Opetaia vs. Mikaelian, while promoter Don King threatened a lawsuit claiming Mikaelian already has a fight scheduled with Benavidez (47:09).

Claressa Shields fights Kaye Scott at middleweight this weekend in Atlanta. Could Shields fight Tamm Thibeault, recent winner of three middleweight titles (57:16)?

Finally, sad news hit the boxing world, as Pritchard Colon passed away. The former contender suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015 and spent the better part of the next decade trying to recover and become an advocate for fighter safety (1:00:50).

Solomonster discusses Brock Lesnar announcing his retirement from wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show, people within WWE not believing he’s done, and two of his very best matches (02:08).

Thoughts on the start of the tournament to crown a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, the burial of Dominik Mysterio on WWE television, and the comments that may have triggered it (06:08).

Addressing recent comments by Conrad Thompson calling Roman Reigns “probably the most overrated main eventer in WWE history,” and why it’s a complicated argument to make (12:52).

Thoughts on the first confrontation between CM Punk and Kevin Owens and the date of their championship match being revealed, plus Rhea Ripley goes under the knife, Chelsea Green is injured, the debut of Tatum Paxley and why the women’s division is something of a mess right now (24:55).

AEW Grand Slam Mexico thoughts, including the return of MJF, Adam Copeland crossing an item off his bucket list, and updates on the Continental Cup (40:09).

Finally, what Kevin Nash says is missing from pro wrestling today, Gable Steveson’s brother struck by lightning, and Ric Flair’s latest social media storm (46:33).