Back from New York City after covering UFC 295 for ESPN, I get into the following on today's podcast:
Alex Pereira's incredible UFC run and why I think he's the 2023 FOTY (00:00)
Why I have zero interest in Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya ever again (13:26)
How Tom Aspinall just made the heavyweight division very interesting (23:36)
How Aspinall shut down Se ... 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
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
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
Jun 2024
Robert Whittaker, Payton Talbott, Eddie Hearn, Devin Haney, UFC 303 preview, IFW draft, OTN
In the latest On the Nose around (7:43), Ariel Helwani discusses the biggest non-UFC fight in MMA, UFC Denver, if Israel Adesanya is worthy of a title shot, the death of Roman Reigns’ father, Chael Sonnen’s comments about Conor McGregor, retired fighters, Arman Tsarukyan’s suspen ... Show More
3h 47m
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
Jul 2024
GC & Ric host, Aljamain Sterling joins, UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Playoffs preview, OTN, betting
Aljamain Sterling around (5:52) discusses his Karate Combat debut, the new MMA rules, a birthday social post by Movsar Evloev, Evloev’s popularity around (49:09), what’s at stake for the fight at UFC 307, the UFC Abu Dhabi main event, the first staredown between Merab Dvalishvili ... Show More
2h 58m
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
Jan 2025
Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier REACTS to Islam Makhachev SUBMITTING Renato Moicano, Merab defeats Umar Nurmagomedov
After Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano to defend his championship belt, Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side to give you his post-fight analysis of the main event fight at UFC 311 and all the best action of the night! DC gives his take on Merab Dvalishvili beating Uma ... Show More
9m 55s
Oct 2024
Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren GO IN ON Ilia Topuria & Islam Makhachev BEEF, Alex Periera KNOCKOUT
Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier ARE BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ. DC and Ben give their take on Alex Pereira's BRUTAL finish of Khalil Rountree in the fourth round to defend his UFC light heavyweight title, and who will be Poatan’s next opponent. Plus, Askre ... Show More
32m 21s