The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani - Francis Ngannou, Leon Edwards, Dominick Cruz, Corey Anderson, Casey O’Neill, Mike Winkeljohn, and more

Francis Ngannou, Leon Edwards, Dominick Cruz, Corey Anderson, Casey O’Neill, Mike Winkeljohn, and more

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10/13/21 • 260 min

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Francis Ngannou (3:08) discusses his tough time with the UFC and his return, how he felt about the interim title at UFC 265, what it’s like facing Ciryl Gane, and more.

Mike Winkeljohn (39:24) talks about his decision on Jon Jones after his recent troubles, Holly Holm’s recent injury woes, Claressa Shields’ MMA prospects, and more.

Leon Edwards (1:04:44) talks about finally getting a fight against Jorge Masvidal, if he will get a title shot after next win, Jake Hadley getting a UFC contract, what he has to say to Gilbert Burns, and more.

Corey Anderson (1:29:23) discusses his issues with the UFC during his tenure, his move to Bellator, why he likes “two checks,” his career goals, and much more.

Casey O’Neill (2:04:35) discusses her great start in the UFC, her wild journey to the UFC and Las Vegas, her ‘King’ nickname, the difference between Scottish and Australian fans, what’s next, and much more.

Dominick Cruz (2:31:33) discusses his return against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, his relationship with Monster Energy, any regrets in his career, and more.

GC and Helwani (3:09:01) take a look at upcoming bets for the UFC Vegas 40 event and more.

In his latest On the Nose segment (3:33:01), Ariel Helwani responds to Bryan Callen, Brendan Schaub and Josh Thomson, and gives advice for upcoming journalists, talks Nate Diaz’s next fight, and more.

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Francis Ngannou (3:08) discusses his tough time with the UFC and his return, how he felt about the interim title at UFC 265, what it’s like facing Ciryl Gane, and more.

Mike Winkeljohn (39:24) talks about his decision on Jon Jones after his recent troubles, Holly Holm’s recent injury woes, Claressa Shields’ MMA prospects, and more.

Corey Anderson (1:29:23) discusses his issues with the UFC during his tenure, his move to Bellator, why he likes “two checks,” his career goals, and much more.

Dominick Cruz (2:31:33) discusses his return against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, his relationship with Monster Energy, any regrets in his career, and more.

GC and Helwani (3:09:01) take a look at upcoming bets for the UFC Vegas 40 event and more.

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Previous Episode

T.J. Dillashaw, Mackenzie Dern, Zhang Weili, Scott Coker, Patricio Pitbull, Tommy Fury, and more

Mackenzie Dern (4:16) talks about her upcoming main event clash against Marina Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 39, who she might call out if she wins, and more.

Scott Coker (22:24:) breaks tons of news about Cris Cyborg, Patricio Pitbull (34:54) and more, gives an update on Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, if a tournament might happen at 135 pounds, Bellator vs. Rizin fights in the future, and more.

Tommy Fury (1:04:50) talks about his last performance in Cleveland, what he thinks of Jake Paul’s last fight, how Tyson Fury will do against Deontay Wilder, and more.

GC and Helwani (1:31:19) take a look at upcoming bets for the UFC Vegas 39 event and Fury vs. Wilder 3.

T.J. Dillashaw (2:01:09) discusses his knee injury he suffered in his last fight, how he dealt with the pain, when he might able to return, and more.

Zhang Weili (2:30:56) discusses why she cut her hair, why she changed managers, if Chris Weidman’s leg break bothered her before the Rose Namajunas fight, if Rose’s “better dead than red” comments crossed the line, and more.

In his latest On the Nose segment (2:55:58), Ariel Helwani discusses Henry Cejudo’s title hopes against Alexander Volkanovski, the five biggest draws in the UFC, the recent comments by Brendan Schaub, and more.

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Next Episode

Jorge Masvidal, Dillon Danis, Junior Dos Santos And Dan Lambert, Jim Miller, Gokhan Saki, And More

The MMA Hour’s Conner Burks and Ariel Helwani (16:23) take a look back at a memorable weekend of fights and gambling action.

Gokhan Saki (32:29) discusses his UFC departure, if he regrets his decision to join the UFC, his return to GLORY kickboxing, and more.

Jim Miller (1:01:53) discusses his latest performance against UFC Vegas 40, his UFC debut, which fights he could have pulled out from, his battle with Lyme Disease, and much more.

Dillon Danis (1:32:56) discusses his recent knee injuries, his recent issues with the law, why he didn’t fight Jake Paul, and more.

Junior dos Santos (2:15:56) discusses his professional wrestling debut with AEW last week, if he’ll return to MMA, and much more with ATT owner Dan Lambert.

In his latest On the Nose segment (2:37:23), Ariel Helwani answers questions about Joe Rogan, top fights in the past, and much more.

Jorge Masvidal (3:01:32) discusses a possible future in pro wrestling, his fight with Leon Edwards, their past altercation, a possible fight with Jake Paul, and more.

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