In a YouTube live stream that originally aired on Saturday night, Chael tells you why he felt very underwhelmed after watching UFC 270, and why the four fighters at the top of the card are to blame. Then, Chael discusses Francis Ngannou's frayed relationship with the UFC and when we might see him next (21:08), an interesting take on the best heavyweight on t ... Show More
Yesterday
UFC Qatar Preview: Did Dan Hooker Deserve the Headbutt?! Plus, Ian Machado Garry's Title Push
<p>Just before Dan Hooker and Arman Tsaruykan resolve their dispute at UFC Qatar, I tell you who I think is really at fault for the melee that happened yesterday. Plus, I get into Ian Machado Garry's title hopes and what exactly the stakes are in today's fight against Belal Muham ... Show More
40m 24s
Nov 18
UFC 322 Reaction! (Boring) Title Fights, Angry Bo Nickal, & Ilia Topuria Chimes In! Plus, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Is HAPPENING!
<p>I'm (finally) back from New York City after UFC 322, and am here to give you my burning thoughts on some of the most boring title fights we've ever seen. I've got some strong words for Jack Della Maddalena, and Ilia Topuria has some strong words of his own for Islam Makhachev! ... Show More
34m 53s
Nov 14
UFC 322 Preview! Plus, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul & Francis Ngannou DOUBLE CROSSED PFL!!!!!
<p>From New York City on the eve of arguably the biggest UFC card of the year, I'm here to give you the best breakdowns in all of combat sports. But first, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to box each other next month. I react to that news, but what the heck happened to Franc ... Show More
43m 13s
Sep 2023
UFC 293 reaction, Chael Sonnen, Ian Machado Garry, Chris Curtis, Casey O’Neill, and more
Ariel Helwani around (7:57) reflects on a memorable UFC 293 main event, whether it’s one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, if champion Sean Strickland is good for the UFC, what’s next for the middleweight champion, and more. The team around (25:34) discusses the magnitude of ... Show More
4h 7m
May 2024
Dustin Poirier, Alexandre Pantoja, Dan & Veronica Hardy in studio, Paul Hughes in studio, UFC 301 recap
Ariel Helwani discusses around (3:27) UFC 301, the close main event, Jose Aldo’s return, Shogun Rua to the UFC Hall of Fame, Canelo Alvarez’s win, and more. The panel around (19:08) discusses the Tom Brady roast, the Knicks game, Francis Ngannou’s son’s death, the UFC 301 main ev ... Show More
4h 18m
May 2023
UFC 288 Reaction, Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley, Demetrious Johnson, Dominick Cruz, Matt Frevola, Yan Xiaonan, and more
Ariel Helwani around (11:49) discusses the scoring for the UFC 288 main event, the face-off between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling, what’s next for Henry Cejudo, the biggest winners at UFC 288, Bad Bunny’s performance at Backlash, and more. Sean O’Malley around (35:56) discu ... Show More
3h 33m
Apr 2024
Live from UFC 300 with Demetrious Johnson, Merab Dvalishvili, Eric Nicksick, Tim Simpson in studio!
Ariel Helwani and the gang get settled in fabulous Las Vegas. Manager to the stars Tim Simpson around (23:43) discusses Israel Adesanya’s next fight, the negotiations that nearly landed Leon Edwards on UFC 300, Max Holloway’s future, Jiri Prochazka being “terribly injured” agains ... Show More
4h 52m
Jun 2022
Jorge Masvidal, Alistair Overeem, Mariusz Pudzianowski, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Merab Dvalishvili, Jordan Leavitt, and more
Jordan Leavitt around (7:02) discusses his upcoming clash with Paddy Pimblett, cutting back on social media, how active he wants to be this year, his reading goals, his unique celebrations, his dancing, his nickname, and much more. Alistair Overeem around (42:45) discusses how he ... Show More
4h 38m
Jul 2024
UFC 305 presser reaction, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Andrei Arlovski, MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian in studio, Andre Fili, OTN
Michelle Waterson-Gomez around (16:56) discusses her UFC 303 loss, her retirement decision, the support of fans and teammates, what she will miss, her reaction to the UFC retirement video, what’s next, if she will ever compete again, what she is most proud about in her career, he ... Show More
4h 23m
Jan 2023
Francis Ngannou breaks silence on UFC departure, Dana White's comments, future plans
In a special edition of The MMA Hour, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou discusses what led him to decide to be a free agent instead of remain with the UFC, his issues with Dana White’s remarks at this past weekend’s presser and over the years, when things turned sou ... Show More
1h 53m
May 2023
Aljamain Sterling in studio, KSI, Ian Machado Garry, Cédric Doumbé, and more
Ariel Helwani around (9:46) wraps up Bellator 296, UFC Charlotte and Misfits Boxing 7 from this past weekend. The crew then picks the biggest fight and what’s next for Jailton Almeida and Ian Machado Garry. The team also debates what should be done about the official result of th ... Show More
3h 49m