The Ariel Helwani Show
The Ariel Helwani Show is the flagship program for Uncrowned, featuring interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.
Episodes
UFC ‘better' than boxing? Fury-Joshua In doubt? Weekend preview, more | The Craic
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for another edition of The Craic.
First up, the lads dig into Canelo Alvarez’s comments on The Ariel Helwani Show about boxing’s rivalry with the UFC (14:31).
One fight boxing fans are still waiting on is Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. The trio discuss the uncertainty surrounding whether the long-awaited matchup will actually happen (30:01
Inside Boxing | Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu preview, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in separate tune up fights, Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis rumors
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing the return of Errol Spence Jr., as he steps in the ring with former 154-pound champion Tim Tszyu. How much does Spence have left in the tank (07:58)?
Zuffa Boxing has its first New York City card on Sunday night, with Edgar Berlanga taking on Steven Butler and Richardson Hitchins facing off with Ricardo Salas (33:57).
According to reports, De
UFC Abu Dhabi & wild weekend preview, Devin Haney signs with DAZN, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back start the show by covering news and notes, including Devin Haney signing with DAZN (02:58), and more UFC fight announcements (11:16).
Then, they preview a wild combat sports weekend, that features UFC Abu Dhabi (24:30), PFL Washington D.C. (1:03:59), Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in action, but not against each other (1:07:51), Karate Combat 62 (1:20:25), BKFC in Uruguay (1:21
Canelo Alvarez in studio, Johnny Eblen, Fatima Kline in studio, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani starts the show with On The Nose. The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join to answer questions about handling emotional interviews, Conor McGregor embarking on another comeback, the concept of point-fighting, and more (13:05).
Johnny Eblen is back on the show, recapping his win over Impa Kasanganay for PFL’s interim middleweight title, before talking about his continued rivalry w
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Tom Brady in WWE talks, the Viral Moment Era, and an awful Raw
Solomonster reacts to TMZ's report that Tom Brady is in talks to do something with WWE, coming off his recent run-ins with Logan Paul (1:34).
The latest on the sex trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE going to arbitration and why it may be happening (5:59), plus an update on when former WWE champion Sheamus will become a free agent (8:25).
WWE once again counter-programs AEW, announci
Dustin Poirier, Ryan Garcia, Bruce Buffer, Brandon Royval, news & notes
Ariel Helwani starts the show with The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll, covering news and notes that include the real owner of Ilia Topuria’s Freedom 250 stool refuting Paddy Pimblett’s post, Navajo Stirling stepping into his first UFC main event, Dan Hooker’s reaction to Israel Adesanya leaving City Kickboxing, and more (01:32).
Brandon Royval is back following a huge win over Lone'er Kavanag
Colby Covington, Ben Askren, Dominick Cruz, Michael 'Venom' Page, Tommy McMillen, massive weekend recap, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show recapping a busy weekend in sports, including the World Cup final, Ben Askren’s retirement match, Conor McGregor sounding off about his injury and next steps on social media, UFC 329 viewership being released, and more (11:34).
Dominick Cruz is back to discuss his UFC Hall of Fame induction, life in retirement, his reaction to Conor McGregor’s injury, his sense of
Conor McGregor vows another comeback, UFC 329 numbers, weekend preview, more | The Craic
On a special birthday edition of The Craic, newly 39-year-old Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the biggest stories in combat sports.
To kick things off, they break down the aftermath of UFC 329, including Conor McGregor’s vow to “be back” (7:27).
Next up on the calendar is UFC Oklahoma City. The lads preview the main event, Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usm
Inside Boxing | Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn set for September, Shakur Stevenson agrees to fight Devin Haney, Andy Ruiz comeback is official
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to news that Ryan Garcia will be defending his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 on Paramount Plus (05:02). The Paramount Plus aspect is very significant, as the streaming service gets their first big boxing event to go along with their UFC rights (22:36).
Speaking of Zuffa Boxing, Shakur Stevenson recently signed with the
Paddy Pimblett's star power, Conor McGregor calls for No Contest, UFC OKC, PFL Austin, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back are back from Las Vegas and kick off the show by reacting to Conor McGregor calling for his UFC 329 fight to be deemed a No Contest (03:14), as well as other news and notes (06:40).
Then, they discuss the growing star power of Paddy Pimblett, including a ranking of UFC's biggest stars (12:12), and preview a weekend that includes UFC OKC (40:47), PFL Austin (1:18:10), and RAF 1
Shakur Stevenson, Johnny Fisher, Mario Bautista, Scott D'Amore in studio, Vegas Recap, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show recapping the team’s adventures in Las Vegas, then reacting to the announcement of Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, Conor McGregor’s first appearance since UFC 329, and more (10:37).
Shakur Stevenson is back to discuss his signing with Zuffa Boxing, other offers he received, whether he’ll be able to wear his own gear, still having hard feelings with the WBC, how Dana Wh
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | AJ Styles wants more WWE acquisitions, Oba Femi’s Terrible explanation
Solomonster talks about CMLL continuing to break box office records in Mexico, leading into comments from AJ Styles on his podcast about wanting WWE to acquire a promotion in Japan similar to what they did with AAA (02:42).
News on Survivor Series coming to the home of the Houston Astros and why the War Games concept really needs to be put to bed for a while (09:05).
CM Punk’s first night on Smack
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (FINALE): UFC 329 Reaction, Robert Whittaker, Paulo Costa, Jason 'Mayhem' Miller, Dr. Brian Sutterer
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a recap of UFC 329, including Conor McGregor’s social media posts after the fight, McGregor’s injury status before and after the fight, fan reaction to the main event, what he feels is next for McGregor, and more (02:57).
Dr. Brian Sutterer is back, breaking down Conor McGregor’s injury, from speculation about McGregor being compromised before the fight, how u
UFC 329 Post-Fight Show: Conor McGregor's shocking injury, Max Holloway wins, Paddy Pimblett steals show
Ariel Helwani is joined by The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll for their immediate reactions to UFC 329, starting with the shocking injury to Conor McGregor, then discussing where McGregor goes from here, where the win places Max Holloway, and more (02:48).
Next, they tackle the star-making performance by Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event (25:00), before circling back for more thoughts on Mc
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (DAY 3): Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Jon Anik, Aljamain Sterling all in studio, UFC 329 presser reaction
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping the team’s time in Las Vegas, including their celebratory omakase, before reacting to footage from the UFC 329 press conference and official weigh-ins (00:48).
UFC Hall of Famer Joanna Jędrzejczyk joins Ariel in-studio to discuss life in retirement, which includes a move to Vegas, fighter management, and pickleball. She also touches on her fight with Z
Inside Boxing | Mid-year awards, PBC to DAZN, Fury-Joshua update
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing the recent broadcast deal reached between DAZN and PBC, and what the major promoters in boxing being under one roof means for fans (04:18).
Moving onto the latest roadblock regarding the potential Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight – what time the event will start (11:06). The organizers want the fight to air on prime time in America, which
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (DAY 2): Chael Sonnen, Mauricio Ruffy, John Wood, Owen Roddy all in studio
Ariel Helwani starts the show by reflecting on winning his 16th straight Journalist of the Year award, recapping UFC 329 media day, including comments from Conor McGregor, and more (04:00).
Old friend Chael Sonnen joins Ariel in-studio, discussing his surprising beef with Francis Ngannou, his political interests and a potential run at the presidency, his role with RAF, Conor McGregor’s demeanor du
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (DAY 1): John Kavanagh, Audie Attar, Eric Nicksick, Tyler Minton all in studio
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show, live from our Las Vegas studio, by setting the scene for UFC 329 fight week (01:00).
Coach John Kavanagh joins Ariel in-studio to discuss Conor McGregor’s preparation, rumors swirling regarding McGregor’s late arrival, Carlos Prates initially being proposed as an opponent, McGregor moving up to welterweight and likely being done with lightweight, how his communica
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Sheamus leaves WWE, CM Punk abruptly ends Sami Zayn’s reign
Solomonster can’t believe it’s been 30 years since Hulk Hogan turned heel and formed the NWO, but it remains one of the most important moments in wrestling history (00:25).
After discussing that, he addresses Sheamus' shocking WWE departure, why it happened and what it means for his future (06:50).
CM Punk returned on Raw in Chicago and abruptly ended the nine-day reign of Sami Zayn as WWE champio
The MMA Beat: Conor McGregor coverage, future plans with UFC, Paddy’s return, Gable’s ceiling
Ariel Helwani is joined by Uncrowned's Shaheen Al-Shatti, Chuck Mindenhall, and NewYorkRic to discuss the media stories surrounding Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329, including how he's covered (03:45), why he's fighting Max Holloway (22:31), the weigh-ins being aired on CBS (29:38), and what potential viewership for the card might look like (51:44). Plus, the panels touches on what's at stake fo
Jeff Jarrett in studio, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis, Craig Jones, UFC 329 preview, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by discussing World Cup drama involving the U.S. men’s national team and Taylor Swift marrying Travis Kelce at MSG (05:50).
Craig Jones joins the show to announce the return of The B-Team, including a brand new gym, then talks about approaching Tom Hardy and Mark Zuckerberg to compete for CJI, his rivalries with Gordon Ryan and Dillon Danis, crashing White House fi
Inside Boxing | Abdullas Mason stops Albert Bell, Bruce Carrington wins, open scoring debate
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down Abdullah Mason’s somewhat controversial stoppage of Albert Bell. Who should Mason fight next and is he the true future of boxing (2:56)?
Bruce Carrington picked up a hard-fought decision win over Rene Palacios that left the crowd and audience wanting more (25:38). At age 29 and with a world championship belt, where does ‘Shu Shu’ go from h
MMA mid-year awards, ‘quitting on the stool' stigma, UFC 329 preview, more | The Craic
Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.
This week, they dive into their picks for Uncrowned’s MMA mid-year awards (08:20).
Following recent criticism of Herb Dean, the duo discuss the current state of MMA officiating (51:35).
Next, they tackle the stigma around "quitting on the stool," following Ilia Topuria’s title loss to Justin Gaethje (56:01).
With UFC 329 just two weeks away, th
$200 million?! Conor McGregor vs. Terence Crawford, Jon Jones speaks, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back quickly cover some news and notes (06:38), before reacting to Terence Crawford's response to Conor McGregor, who claims the pair were offered $200 million for a two-fight — one MMA, one boxing — deal (11:49).
They also recap Jon Jones speaking on a variety of topics (26:17) and predict who could be the next American UFC champion (35:37).
Plus, the Boys deliver their P4P lists
Inside Boxing | Boots-Fundora not next, Mason-Bell preview, heavyweight news
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing Jaron 'Boots' Ennis' next opponent, as a report that Sebastian Fundora could be next was quickly shot down. Will it be Josh Kelly or even a voluntary defense (05:14)?
Abdullah Mason steps back into the ring this weekend, taking on late replacement Albert Bell in TNT’s first foray into boxing. Will Mason continue his winning ways (23:32)? Bruc
Terence Crawford, Dave Allen, Matchroom Multi-Sport CEO Emily Frazer, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani opens the show by covering news from the worlds of soccer and basketball (02:31), before launching into On The Nose.
Question topics include Turki Alalshikh’s promoter “peace summit,” the likelihood of Jon Jones as Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent, and more (19:52).
Matchroom Mult-Sport CEO joins Ariel in-studio to discuss the other sports in Matchroom’s portfolio, including billiards,
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam, Sami Zayn wins WWE title, Forbidden Door review
Solomonster covers a lot of ground this week, starting with WWE Night of Champions, Sami Zayn winning the WWE championship, the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, Piper Niven putting Jade Cargill on blast on social media, and more (03:56).
Brock Lesnar returned on Raw last night, with Oba Femi accepting his challenge to a Hell in a Cell match. Solomonster breaks down what this m
'Big' John McCarthy breaks down recent refereeing controversies, Gillian Robertson, Abdullah Mason, tons of news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a bit of news and notes (03:28), then welcomes in longtime referee “Big” John McCarthy to discuss all things officiating.
McCarthy covers the controversial ending to Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta, the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven stoppage, whether Ciryl Gane landed shots to the back of the Alex Pereira’s head and how Herb Dean handled the call, Michel Pe
Mackenzie Dern, Rafael Fiziev, Anthony Hernandez, Boots-Zayas fight of the year reaction, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping a huge combat sports weekend that included thrills from the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Xander Zayas card (10:07), developments in the the Dana White and Eddie Hearn rivalry (33:03), and a fun UFC Baku Fight Night (45:13).
Rafael Fiziev returns after a big win in Baku to talk about fighting again in his home country, getting back on the winning track, scor
Inside Boxing | 'Boots' stops Zayas in thriller, Canelo-Mbilli postponed, Usyk gives up belts
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show dissecting Jaron 'Boots' Ennis’ seventh-round stoppage of Xander Zayas in front of a raucous Brooklyn crowd (02:00).
Next, they touch on what's next for 'Boots,' including mention of Terence Crawford and Vergil Ortiz (28:38), as well as unifications against Josh Kelly or Sebastian Fundora (30:15).
Then, they cover Ben Whittaker's very impressive US debu
Eddie Hearn's UFC stable growing, White House card global viewership, Usyk vacates titles, more | The Craic
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for this week’s episode of The Craic.
First up, they discuss Ian Machado Garry’s move to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency ahead of his upcoming title fight (8:30).
Another high-profile Hearn client is Tom Aspinall, prompting a conversation about the current state of the heavyweight champion’s career (24:02).
Dustin Poirier’s recent arr
Heavyweight title drama, UFC Baku & PFL San Diego previews, P4P worst tattoos | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back cover some news and notes (05:17), including Ilia Topuria's return (15:04), before breaking down the latest drama regarding the UFC's heavyweight title picture (22:36). When will we see Tom Aspinall again? Could Josh Hokit end up getting a title shot?
Plus, they preview UFC Baku (38:53) and PFL San Diego (58:26) and speak to LFA 235 winner Liam "The Iowan Lion" Aunan (1:09:08)
Inside Boxing | Xander Zayas vs. 'Boots' Ennis preview, Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero verbally agreed
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down the upcoming unification bout between Xander Zayas and Jaron 'Boots' Ennis. Is this too much too soon for the 23-year-old Zayas? Will this be Ennis’ defining moment so far in his career? Plus, the X’s and O’s between two fighters with two distinct styles (02:23).
Joe Cordina has visa issues and is out of his title fight vs. Abdullah Mason
Cody Rhodes, Ian Machado Garry, Plus: Eddie Hearn, Ben Whittaker, Luke Littler all in studio, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by discussing Dustin Poirier’s arrest, before being joined in-studio by Eddie Hearn.
Hearn breaks news of Ian Machado Garry signing with Matchroom Talent Agency, then talks about the latest regarding Tom Aspinall, including recent communication with the UFC, Michael Bisping’s comments about Aspinall, rumors of Zuffa Boxing signing top talent, drama surrounding the
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Major TNA shakeup, Night of Champions predictions, shocking AEW tournament upset
Solomonster reflects on 30 years since the birth of Austin 3:16 at the King of the Ring and a common misconception people have about it (0:26).
Then, he dives head-first into a wild week of TNA news, with thoughts on their stalled momentum six months after their debut on AMC Network and talent fleeing the company (06:26). Plus, Tessa Blanchard being forced to choose between TNA and CMLL (17:11), T
Josh Hokit, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis & Emiliano Vargas in studio, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a preview of this week’s stacked sports slate (00:52).
Boxing prospect Emiliano Vargas joins Ariel in-studio to discuss his bout against Bryce Mills in Brooklyn, his Hall of Fame father Fernando, a potential Ryan Garcia fight, rooting for Ilia Topuria, and more (20:27).
Jaron "Boots" Ennis is back in-studio with Ariel to preview his fight with Xander Zayas, th
Inside Boxing | Turki wants to broker peace, Zayas vs. Boots fight week, Itauma vs. Hrgovic announced
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing their upcoming pre-game party, the New York Knicks championship parade, and more (00:41).
Next, Turki Alalshikh recently took to social media in hopes of brokering peace between promoters over the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury negotiations. The fight is yet to be announced and there are several rumors on who will officially promote it and whe
Ian Machado Garry, Diego Lopes, Xander Zayas & Chris Fowler in studio, weekend recap, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show recapping his experience at the New York Knicks championship parade, before reacting to UFC Vegas 119 and Dricus du Plessis being booked against Kamaru Usman (01:53).
Ian Machado Garry is back on the show, discussing his UFC 330 meeting with Islam Makhachev in August, how the fight came together, other welterweights campaigning for the title shot, Makhachev’s comme
Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane stoppage: Wrong call? UFC White House numbers, covering Conor McGregor, more | The Craic
The Craic trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes delve into the controversy surrounding Ciryl Gane’s finish of Alex Pereira at the White House. Did referee Herb Dean make the right call and how does this latest situation affect Gane (06:10)?
Next up, they give their takes on UFC White House generating 17 million viewers and whether it will be seen as a success (31:31).
Petesy
Inside Boxing | CompuBox creator Bob Canobbio (Dan’s dad) on 45+ years in boxing
We open the show with Dan and Bob Canobbio discussing the story of how CompuBox was created in 1985 - by chance, luck, good timing and a very innovative executive at HBO named Ross Greenburg (04:34).
The father-son duo talk about big fights Bob attended ringside, including Ray Mancini vs. Livingstone Bramble, Marvin Hagler vs. Ray Leonard, the rise and fall of Mike Tyson, and the modern eras of Os
Conor McGregor fighting Ilia Topuria: Will we see it? UFC flyweight title picture, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back kick off the show with news and notes, including reports of Zabit Magomedsharipov grappling Dan Hooker, Daniel Cormier addressing his social media being hacked, UFC 330 fight announcements, and more (16:25)
Then, they react to Conor McGregor's interview with Ariel Helwani, honing in on his comments about Ilia Topuria, and Topuria's recent comments about McGregor as well. Is th
Alex Pereira in studio, Sean O'Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, CSAC's Andy Foster in studio on recent reffing controversies, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the the show by covering some news and notes (06:52), before being joined in studio by California State Athletic Commission Executive Director Andy Foster, who discusses regulation for the UFC’s White House card, Herb Dean’s handling of Ciryl Gane’s win over Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria being able to continue with his damaged eye, MVP’s MMA card on Netflix, the New York Times
Conor McGregor in studio! FBI thwarts terror attack at UFC White House, On The Nose, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with further reflection on the UFC White House event and reaction to new stories developing in the aftermath (14:53).
Ariel and The Boys in the Back answer your On The Nose questions about the New York Knicks, White House walkouts and production, Josh Hokit’s controversial post-fight comments, whether Ciryl Gane is getting a reputation for fouling opponents, and mo
Inside Boxing | Bam Rodriguez vs. Naoya Inoue next?; Tyson Fury shows up at the White House, Boots-Zayas draws near
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri kick off the show discussing the New York Knicks becoming NBA champions and what it all means for the city of New York (01:08).
Bam Rodriguez scored an impressive knockout win over Antonio Vargas to win the WBA bantamweight title on Saturday night and now all eyes are on a potential super fight with Naoya Inoue (16:24). Should Bam take another fight before? Should h
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | King Jey Uso may be a real thing, Vince McMahon case takes major turn, wild CM Punk rumors
Solomonster chimes in on the wild rumors floating around regarding CM Punk, his physical appearance, heat with WWE, and even a future return to AEW (04:09).
Thoughts on Friday's WWE championship, where things may be headed for Night of Champions, plus an injury update on Rhea Ripley (12:53).
News on the death of the man who created the King of the Ring in 1985, plus thoughts on where things stand
UFC White House reaction, Arman Tsarukyan, Bo Nickal, Anthony Smith, Action Bronson, KNICKS ARE CHAMPS!!!!!; news and notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by discussing the emotions of his New York Knicks winning the NBA championship (01:56).
The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to react to the UFC White House card, including the impressive production, Tyson Fury’s bizarre appearance, Justin Gaethje shocking the world, Ilia Topuria’s corner stopping the fight, Ciryl Gane dominating Alex Pereira, what wh
UFC White House: Live report, security deep dive, historical context, more | The Craic
The Craic is back with its usual trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. This week, all roads lead to the UFC‘s White House card.
On site in the nation’s capital, Chuck shares his observations ahead of attending the historic event in person (04:31).
The lads then lock in their official Uncrowned picks (24:51).
Security has also become a major talking point surrounding the event.
Conor McGregor reportedly took "banned drugs," Ariel Helwani joins, UFC White House preview, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to the New York Knicks' incredible NBA Finals comeback, with Ariel Helwani and On Air Jordan, who was at the game, joining in to share their excitement (03:22).
Then, they dive into the New York Times report that Conor McGregor took "banned drugs" while recovering from his broken leg (21:30).
After covering the escalating heat between Ilia Topuria
Inside Boxing | Haney and Shakur agree to catchweight, Bam vs. Vargas preview, UFC White House picks
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down the latest twitter exchange between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, where they agreed to fight at 144 pounds. Will this even happen? How big would this fight be? Should Haney fight Keyshawn Davis (04:31)?
There is a big combat event this weekend on the White House lawn, as UFC Freedom 250 is set to take place. Dan and Chris give their pi
UFC White House preview, Killer Kross in studio, Aiemann Zahabi, Mory Kromah, On The Nose, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by previewing the UFC Freedom 250 card, including Sean Strickland’s alleged banning, potential weather concerns, Josh Hokit continuing to taunt Alex Pereira, and more (11:59).
The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions regarding Dana White’s projected viewership for the White House card, Alex Pereira’s potential GOAT status,
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | WWE shareholder suit settled, TNA facing talent exodus, Smackdown gets buried
Solomonster opens with an update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit that was supposed to go to trial this week, but has been settled in principle. Plus, Money in the Bank again gets moved to a new date (01:26).
Next, discussion of Chad Gable reappearing on WWE television after his Match of the Year in Mexico, what he should be doing at SummerSlam, and Eric Bischoff says we may see Gable in Real Americ
Alex Pereira, Katie Taylor, Tommy Fury, Steve Novak in studio, news & notes, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a recap of his NBA Finals experience and watching the New York Knicks (09:13).
Tommy Fury comes on to preview his upcoming boxing match against Eddie Hall, discussing the weight advantage Hall will have, having no interest in fighting Darren Till after their failed first booking, recent comments by Carl Froch, and more (33:43).
Former Knicks forward Steve Nova
Darren Till, Diego Lopes, Steve Garcia, GothamChess in studio, weekend recap, news & notes, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with more excitement for the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals run, before recapping the weekend. The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join him to discuss Ilia Topuria saying Justin Gaethje made their fight personal, Arman Tsarukyan claiming he wagered $1 million on Gaethje, Sean Strickland’s White House drama, Dana White suggesting Alex Pereira could become MMA’s GOA
Will UFC White House card boost Paramount subs? Katie Taylor's Croke Park dream, more | The Craic
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return for another edition of The Craic.
Chuck kicks off the show by sharing his plans to attend the UFC White House card in person (4:43).
Paramount also weighed in on its partnership with the UFC, outlining what they hope to achieve through the deal (16:30).
After years of speculation, Croke Park is officially set to host Katie Taylor’s next figh
Inside Boxing | Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis ordered by WBO, Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda set, voicemails
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing the recent WBO ordering of Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis at welterweight, including if the fight will happen, who will win, and the entire welterweight picture at this very moment (03:18).
Lamont Roach is returning to the ring and the lightweight division as his fight with William Zepeda was made official for Aug. 1 in Las Vegas for the vaca
Sean Strickland banned from UFC White House card? Tom Aspinall not invited? | The Boys in the Back
After reading your five-star podcast reviews (04:02) and tackling some news and notes (08:03), The Boys in the Back react to Sean Strickland claiming he was banned from attending the UFC White House card (11:53), leading to a back-and-forth with headliner Justin Gaethje. Tom Aspinall also came out and said he wasn't invited to attend the event.
The Boys then preview UFC Vegas 118 (39:20) and give
Cory Sandhagen, Dakota Ditcheva, Holly Holm, David Feldman, On The Nose, White House card ban, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reveling in scenes from the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals appearance, before answering your On The Nose questions, with topics including Action Bronson’s brilliance, whether Tom Aspinall vs. Francis Ngannou is a realistic fight, the strength of the UFC White House card, and more (00:57).
Dakota Ditcheva is back on the show to talk about her fight against Denise Ki
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | This year's best match just happened, Clash In Italy thoughts, another Ric Flair meltdown
Solomonster opens with his thoughts on the greatest all-around spectacle of the year in pro wrestling and the fumble WWE is making if they don’t capitalize on things with Chad Gable (0:28:24).
Then, he dives into Clash in Italy, including Brock Lesnar beating Oba Femi and why it wasn’t necessary. Plus Jacob Fatu drops two straight to Roman Reigns, and why a conversation needs to be had about WWE's
Mick Foley, Scott Coker in studio, O’Shaquie Foster, Omari Jones, Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje trade shots, news & notes, more
Ariel Helwani starts the show by covering some news and notes (TIME).
Mick Foley joins the show, discussing his decision to cut ties with WWE due to associations with President Trump, his decision to sign with AEW, his relationship with Tony Khan and role for the promotion, how the AEW product compares to WWE’s offering, being a mentor for up-and-coming talent, whether he has any career regrets, h
Inside Boxing | WBC creates messy David Benavidez-Noel Mikaelian-Jai Opetaia situation, Foster defeats Ford, Serrano ties knockout record
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing the recent WBC ruling that Noel Mikaelian must fight David Benavidez or be stripped of his title. Mikaelian was close to finalizing a deal with lineal champion Jai Opetaia. It’s a messy situation that has a lot of ramifications for the future of the sport (02:19).
Dmitry Bivol returned to the ring this weekend and pitched a shutout over Micha
Arman Tsarukyan, Ben Askren makes major announcement, Action Bronson, massive weekend recap, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping a massive combat sports weekend, including Stephanie Han’s win over Holly Holm, UFC Macau and Road to UFC, Darren Till’s BKFC debut, Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington’s RAF rivalry, and more (07:14).
Music and entertainment icon Action Bronson returns to drop knowledge about a multitude of things, including his New York Knicks being in the NBA Finals
Joe Rogan criticizes UFC White House event, Dana White's media blitz, more | The Craic
The Craic is back! This time, it’s the duo of Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes chopping it up.
To kick things off, the lads react to construction beginning for the UFC's White House card (03:38), along with Joe Rogan’s criticisms of the event (25:20).
The promotion behind the White House event has been relentless. Does Dana White deserve more credit for his recent media tour (38:10)?
The UFC Preside
Inside Boxing | What is the hardest combat sport? Foster-Ford, Han-Holm, Serrano-Hansen previews
Since Rico Verhoeven’s near-upset of Oleksandr Usyk, the boxing/MMA communities have been debating what the most difficult combat sport is: boxing, MMA or kickboxing? Chris Algieri breaks it down as someone who spent time practicing both boxing and kickboxing (06:17).
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Ray Ford for Foster’s WBC super featherweight title is the big fight of the weekend and we break down who coul
Insane ticket prices for Conor McGregor return, Dana White on UFC vs. WNBA pay, more
After reading your five-star podcast reviews (04:01), the Boys in the Back spotlight soaring ticket prices for Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 and wonder whether the price is worth it (06:34).
Next, they react to Dana White's recent comments about UFC fighter pay when compared to the WNBA (32:14) and the potential of a Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm rematch (46:36).
Then, they
Colby Covington, Holly Holm, Patrick Habirora, Adam Azim, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani starts today’s show by answering your On The Nose questions, touching on the New York Knicks’ success, best all-time walkouts, running into Jake Shields, the scorecards for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven, and more blind rankings (04:52).
Rising PFL prospect Patrick Habirora joins to recap his massive win over Benson Henderson and discuss criticism of the booking, his callout of Mi
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | AEW Double Or Nothing thoughts, Ludwig Kaiser arrest reaction, WWE Clash In Italy predictions, more
Solomonster is back with a full review of AEW Double or Nothing, by far the best wrestling show of 2026. Plus, FTR contract news with potential WWE interest, a Jim Ross health update, and thoughts on Darby Allin’s run as AEW World champion (1:56).
Then, reaction to MJF singling out Malakai Black as one of the ex-AEW talents who thought the WWE grass was greener, and why Black may have been keen on
Rico Verhoeven, Peter Fury, Ben Shalom, Hamzah Sheeraz, massive weekend recap, AND the Knicks are going to the NBA Finals!
Ariel Helwani begins the show by celebrating the continued fairy-tale run of his New York Knicks, then discussing an eclectic combat sports weekend that included the controversial ending to Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven (13:00).
WBO super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz joins the show following his knockout of Alem Begic, talking about what’s next, expressing his interest in fighting Cane
Inside Boxing | Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven, Frank Sanchez ices Richard Torrez, full weekend results
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing Oleksandr Usyk’s late-round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven, including the controversy, Verhoeven’s outstanding performance, and whether Usyk has finally lost a step. Will we see a rematch or will Usyk finally face Agit Kabayel (00:28)?
Frank Sanchez scored an emphatic knockout over Richard Torrez that left the boxing world stunned. With the win,
Major MMA promotion shake-up, Scott Coker returns, Colby Covington retires | The Craic
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.
Following Scott Coker’s announced return to MMA, the crew discuss the future of emerging promotions and what it could mean for industry-leading UFC (05:18).
One of those promotions is MVP. Attention turns to what the company’s record-breaking numbers actually mean given its Netflix collaboration (43:43).
Colby Covington has h
Inside Boxing | Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven preview & betting picks, Richard Torrez’s big moment, Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is next
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri kick off the show breaking down the heavyweight title fight between champion Oleksandr Usyk and kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven. Why is this fight happening? Does Verhoeven have any shot at all (01:03)?
We introduce a new segment to the show and lay out the odds for the Usyk-Verhoeven fight as well as the co-main event which features Richard Torrez Jr. stepping up t
Conor McGregor's next three fights, Khabib refutes Dana White, Ariel Helwani joins to talk Scott Coker's return | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to Scott Coker re-entering the MMA world (06:19), Khabib Nurmagomedov pushing back against Dana White's claims about his retirement (10:12), the arrest of wrestler Ludwig Kaiser (20:20), and trash talk between Ilia Topuria and Ryan Garcia regarding a hypothetical boxing match (24:22).
Then, they discuss Conor McGregor's return and speculate on his
Nakisa Bidarian talks Netflix numbers, plus: Alistair Overeem, Phumi Nkuta in studio, Nico Ali Walsh, news & notes, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off with a recap of last night’s spectacular win by his New York Knicks and Arsenal winning the Premier League title (23:47).
Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian is back to address fan criticism of the promotion’s MMA debut on Netflix, then discuss the event’s viewership numbers, UFC announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s walkout, how many events t
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Brock Lesnar’s shocking return, predictions for Saturday Night’s Main Event and AEW Double Or Nothing
Solomonster is back with thoughts on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano “fight” on Netflix, as well as a controversial finish during the preliminary fights, featuring a pro wrestler (0:37).
Thoughts on John Cena being treated for a medical condition and more information about the John Cena Classic (4:27), plus Brock Lesnar’s surprise return on Raw to destroy Oba Femi, Tribal Combat added to the Clas
MJF in studio, Carlos Prates, On the Nose, Netflix numbers revealed, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn announced, journalism discussion
Ariel Helwani starts the show with a media discussion, sparked by NBA insider Shams Charania’s recent reporting of NBA’s MVP award (10:21).
Carlos Prates is back to reflect on his dominant performance against Jack Della Maddalena, then talks about deserving the next title shot, facing Michael Morales in the future, Mauricio Ruffy’s relationship with The Fighting Nerds, a dream fight against Ilia T
Full reaction to Netflix’s MVP MMA debut; plus, Mike Perry, Herb Dean, Arnold Allen, Jason Jackson, weekend news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping his time in Los Angeles, before the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join to give their own perspective on Netflix’s first MMA offering, including the card, the crowd, UFC announcing Conor McGregor’s return during the event, and more (06:50).
Mike Perry is back to break down his massive win against Nate Diaz, then pivot to future plans, including ta
Inside Boxing | Keyshawn Davis dominates and teases move up, Filip Hrgovic targets Moses Itauma after win, weekend reactions
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show recapping Keyshawn Davis’ dominant win over Nahir Albright and what could be next for the talented fighter out of Norfolk, Virginia, including title shots at 140 pounds, a potential Devin Haney showdown, and more (06:40).
Heavyweight Filip Hrgovic was successful in his return, stopping journeyman Dave Allen in three rounds, as rumors swirl he will be Mo
Can Netflix and MVP rival UFC? Importance of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, more | The Craic
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic.
This weekend’s highly anticipated matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is on everyone’s mind. The boys debate whether the Netflix card can compete with the UFC (02:31).
They then break down the co-main event between Francis Ngannou and Phillipe Lins (40:52), followed by a preview of the guaranteed brawl between Nate
Inside Boxing | Vasiliy Lomachenko ends retirement, Keyshawn Davis returns against Nahir Albright, latest at heavyweight
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri kick off the show discussing Ring Magazine’s report of Vasiliy Lomachenko coming out of retirement for “massive fights. Could it be a Shakur Stevenson showdown or perhaps a fight with Gervonta Davis? Why is Lomachenko returning; money grab or does he legitimately want to achieve more (09:53)?
Keyshawn Davis returns to the ring against Nahir Albright in a fight that
LIVE FROM LA! Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix, UFC Vegas 117 preview, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back are live from Los Angeles, kicking off the show by reading more five-star podcast reviews (04:55).
After quickly touching on some news and notes (10:39), they preview the upcoming MVP MMA card, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, on Netflix (14:26).
Next, they debut a brand new Fight Feasts, featuring the iconic Dodger Dog (42:32), break down UFC Vegas 117 (53:32), and
Michael Irvin, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Martin, Jake Babian all in-studio, plus Junior dos Santos, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with movie star O’Shea Jackson Jr., who joins him in-studio to talk LA sports, his latest film projects, pro-wrestling, fatherhood, going on tour with his father Ice Cube, and more (03:34).
Junior dos Santos is back on the show, previewing his fight against Robelis Despaigne on Netflix, then talking about fellow Brazilians Philipe Lins and Adriano Moraes also comp
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