The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to Tom Aspinall vacating his UFC heavyweight title, delivering a timeline of events leading to the announcement, discussing Aspinall’s future, and more (08:00).
Attention turns to what next for interim champion Ciryl Gane (38:45) and TKO’s weekend takeover, including the aftermath of Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn (49:44).
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia returns after stealing the show this weekend, talking about his newfound maturity, the brutal knockout of Conor Benn, overcoming mental health hurdles, what it was like to work with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, Oscar De La Hoya not attending the event, having one fight left on his Golden Boy contract, his rivalry with Devin Haney, a potential rematch against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, and more (1:30:45).
Michael "Venom" Page is back to discuss his UFC exit, feeling disrespected by the promotion, finding out he wouldn’t be re-signed, how he reflects on his UFC career, potential landing spots and offers he’s received, and more (2:02:02).
Michael Chandler returns to talk about his experience on the White House card, handling recent struggles, being motivated to continue fighting, training at the WWE Performance Center, still potentially fighting Conor McGregor, his opportunities outside the cage, and more (2:33:30).
Old friend Ade Oladipo stops by to recap Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight week, including his conversation with Dana White, Garcia’s knockout of Benn, Benn’s future, Garcia’s star power, Garcia potentially fighting Terence Crawford, David Benavidez getting in the ring after Jai Opetaia’s win, White’s continued rivalry with Eddie Hearn, and more (3:08:06).
Ariel and crew recap more action from the weekend, including Jean Silva’s submission of Jose Delgado, as well as impressive wins by Brandon Moreno and Tommy McMillen at Noche UFC, Dana White’s vitriol for Francis Ngannou, Conor McGregor reflecting on the Max Holloway loss, and more (3:48:23).
The show wraps up with Super Chats (4:23:09).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down Ryan Garcia's second-round stoppage of Conor Benn in Las Vegas. Is fellow titleholder Teofimo Lopez next for Garcia and how does Benn regroup after this (02:45)?
Outside of Canelo-Crawford, this was Zuffa Boxing's biggest event to date. Did it meet expectations and how does Zuffa fit into the current boxing landscape (30:49)?
In the co main event, Jai Opetaia stopped Noel Mikaelian to retain his cruiserweight title, before welcoming David Benavidez into the ring (47:10).
We end the show by celebrating 500 episodes of the podcast (52:21)!

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for this week’s Craic.
First on the docket, the lads discuss the moving parts in the UFC lightweight division, including who Ilia Topuria should face next (10:51).
Dana White was in vintage promotional form this week. Petesy, Chuck and Ben weigh in on his latest media appearance (34:29).
This weekend brings plenty of action, with Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn in the ring (49:28) and Noche UFC inside the Octagon (55:47). The trio preview both events.
After some fantasy football debate, the boys answer your Super Chats (01:14:38).

The Boys in the Back start the show with news and notes, including Ilia Topuria being "ready to fight" (05:10), UFC fighters speaking at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention (16:06), the beef between Terence Crawford and 'Boots' Ennis (19:17), and more (25:19).
Then, they recap Super RIZIN 5, which featured the RIZIN x PFL title fight between Razhabali Shaydullaev and A.J. McKee (27:08).
Next, they discuss Dana White's priorities during a busy weekend for TKO (41:57) and preview Noche UFC (54:17), as well as Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn (1:33:15).
Finally, the Boys make picks (1:45:35), deliver their P4P Noches (1:47:55), listen to your voicemails (2:12:52), and answer your Super Chats (2:51:42).

Ariel Helwani starts the show by reacting to Dana White’s comments about the departure of Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Ryan Garcia no-showing his faceoff with Conor Benn, the likelihood of an Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight happening, and more (07:48).
Axel Sola joins to discuss his impressive knockout of Fares Ziam at UFC Paris, playing hockey in his childhood, how he discovered MMA, his ability to play piano and love of music, when he hopes to return, and more (36:25).
Boxing manager Keith Connolly breaks down recent wins by Teofimo Lopez and Filip Hrgovic, Conor Benn’s upcoming fight against Ryan Garcia, Benn’s weight cut, the negotiations before Benn signed with Zuffa Boxing, his stance on the Ali Revival Act, fighters signing with broadcast networks like DAZN, and more (1:02:10).
Kurtis Campbell talks about being able to bounce back after dropping his UFC debut, the crowd at UFC Paris, his signature glasses and pink shorts, getting into MMA after being bullied, training with other Liverpool-based fighters like Darren Till and Paddy Pimblett, Joanna Jedrzejczyk being his favorite fighter, and more (1:42:32).
Paulo Costa is back to discuss UFC not offering him an interim title fight, his reaction to the UFC 322 announcement, ongoing contract negotiations with the UFC, his intention to sign with Matchroom Talent Agency and Eddie Hearn, being called out by Navajo Stirling, potential fights against Stirling, Jiri Prochazka, and Magomed Ankalaev, and more (2:19:59).
Roberto Soldić returns to the show talking about his decision to sign with the UFC, the end of his time with ONE Championship, being motivated to showcase his skills for a larger audience, and more (2:51:07).
The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll rejoin Ariel to answer your On The Nose questions, including Ariel’s move from news-breaker to host and beyond, Valentina Shevchenko being stripped of her title, which fight will headline UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden, and some more blind rankings (3:26:35).
The show closes with your Super Chats (4:32:04).