The Ariel Helwani Show

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to recent rumors of a Floyd Mayweather vs. Ryan Garcia fight that made waves on social media (04:46).
Another welterweight fight being discussed is Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney. The two have been in discussions for several months with the weight and a possible rehydration clause the sticking point. Will we see the fight (24:38)?

Lastly, we have an intriguing lightweight title fight this weekend with Floyd Schofield taking on Lucas Bahdi in a shootout of two heavy hitters (53:21).

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to Nassourdine Imavov pulling up to Las Vegas to confront Sean Strickland, as well as Strickland calling for a bigger payday to defend his UFC middleweight title (03:43).
Then, they cover the nasty back-and-forth between Jon Jones and Colby Covington (47:51) and other news and notes (55:24), including Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson agreeing to fight, Petr Yan teasing a featherweight run, and Joe Rogan re-upping with Spotify for big money.
The Boys preview this weekend's fights (1:10:22), make picks (1:27:09), and deliver their P4P three-letter-acronyms (1:28:13).
The show closes with your voicemails (1:49:14) and Super Chats (2:41:37).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to Dana White’s latest comments about the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight and Eddie Hearn, Oscar De La Hoya’s claims about his treatment on Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight night, and more (08:38).
Colby Covington is back to talk about his upcoming RAF match against Khamzat Chimaev, withdrawing from his Hype FC appearance, whether he’d consider coming back to MMA, his thoughts on UFC welterweights including Islam Makhachev, Ian Machado Garry, Carloes Prates, and Michael Morales, Jon Jones’ coaching of Gable Steveson, and more (32:31).
Roberto Soldic stops by to discuss his successful UFC debut, why he’s currently competing at welterweight, potentially facing Dricus du Plessis in a trilogy fight, training with Mirko Cro Cop, and more (1:01:37).
Prolific wrestling podcaster Conrad Thompson joins Ariel in-studio to tell stories about his impressive memorabilia collection, including the WWF Intercontinental Championship belt used from 1985-1988 that’s up for auction. Then, they discuss how Thompson got started in podcasting, the various wrestlers he’s worked with, including his father-in-law Ric Flair, Eric Bischoff, Jim Ross, Bruce Prichard, and John Bradshaw Layfield, his viral take about Roman Reigns, and current topics in the wrestling world (1:29:26).
The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll jump in to help Ariel answer On The Nose questions, with topics including the delay in booking Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov, Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett potentially coaching TUF, rumors of Floyd Mayweather vs. Ryan Garcia, and more (2:41:45).
Ariel closes the show with Super Chats (3:35:48).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with Diego Lopes, talking about his move up from featherweight to lightweight, being booked against Charles Oliveira at UFC 335, competing for the BMF belt, who he feels is the best lightweight right now, his prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evolev, his popularity with UFC and fans, and more (09:05).
Eddie Hearn returns to talk about Ben Whittaker’s latest win, his battle with Dana White, raising his profile in America, details about the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight negotiations, talks of a potential meeting with Dana White, White claiming his team will produce Fury-Joshua, Zuffa Boxing’s trajectory so far, drug testing for Fury-Joshua, his loyalty to Joshua, offers being made to Joshua behind-the-scenes, the latest on Matchroom Talent Agency clients Tom Aspinall and Ian Machado Garry, and more (31:57).
Ariel covers a bit of news and notes (1:40:50).
Navajo Stirling makes his show debut, discussing his fight against Jiri Prochazka headlining UFC Qatar, being a fan of Prochazka’s style when he was coming up, conversations about potentially fighting teammate Carlos Ulberg, the origin and meaning behind his name, wanting to go to Dagestan to work on his wrestling, agreeing to a fight against Paulo Costa, and more (2:01:16).
Newly retired Court McGee is the final guest of the day, talking about his career, his UFC run and retirement, being inspired by Mark Kerr and TUF 1, his sobriety, his relationship with Chuck Liddell, his sons’ wrestling training, and more (2:33:05).
Ariel reflects on the anniversary of UFC 229 (3:02:48), before wrapping up with your Super Chat (3:12:00).

Solomonster discusses a new report with details on the death of AEW star Pac and thoughts on last week’s tribute show, including one very eerie Jon Moxley promo (04:15).
A Grand Slam France preview, details on the new Clockwork Carnage match for AEW WrestleDream, and Jay White injured again (13:28).
John Cena confirms a timeframe for the John Cena Classic and comments on fan sentiment around Gunther’s questionable booking in WWE (20:48).
Money in the Bank preview and predictions, including a wild pitch for an LA Knight win and him joining the 946 faction (28:23).
News on Keanu Carver being fired from WWE after being accused of stalking and harassment by another NXT star (51:38).
Why Raja Jackson is a free man again after nearly beating Syko Stu to death last year at an independent wrestling show (57:47)
Your questions on Wardlow’s return to AEW, what if Sting and Ultimate Warrior had been swapped between WWF and Crockett Promotions, the most shocking returns in wrestling history, and greatest fan signs (1:03:03).