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
Inside Boxing | Teofimo Lopez becomes three-division champ, Amanda Serrano notches 50th win, Dan's TikTok experience
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing Teofimo Lopez's win over Rolly Romero, a solid performance that saw Lopez become a three-division world champion and left a lot of questions about Romero (01:40).
Who will Teofimo fight next? He mentioned the Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn winner, Devin Haney and IBF champion Liam Paro are also options (16:57).
Amanda Serrano won a close fight over
Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury drama, Usman Nurmagomedov’s next move, weekend preview, more | The Craic
The Craic is back in your life! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as always.
First up, the lads react to drama surrounding Eddie Hearn’s reported demands for the upcoming superfight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury (07:23).
Usman Nurmagomedov is making headlines amid rumors of a potential PFL exit. The boys debate what a move to the UFC could mean for the undefeated lig
Inside Boxing | Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez preview, Amanda Serrano goes for KO record, Hamzah Sheeraz puzzling comments
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show previewing the welterweight title fight between Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez. Has the promotion done enough to sell this fight? What can we expect from Lopez as he enters his third weight class? Romero has not fought since his win over Ryan Garcia in May of 2025; will ring rust be a factor (3:38)?
The attention then turns to a highly dramatic intervie
GOAT debate, UFC Sacramento & PFL Tampa previews, Namo Fazil drama, Rod Talk, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back return from their break, starting the show with reaction to Yair Rodriguez pulling out of his fight against Jean Silva (02:41) and the drama surrounding Namo Fazil (05:00).
Then, they settle the debate about MMA's GOAT (14:53) and preview a packed weekend that includes UFC Sacramento (45:23), PFL Tampa (1:03:54), Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero (1:07:39), Amanda Serrano in acti
Memorable Mike Perry & Dillon Danis face-to-face, Edson Barboza, Teofimo Lopez, John Martin, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping Contender Series and previewing some upcoming sporting events (02:09).
The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel for On The Nose, answering questions about the Din Thomas drama, Ariel’s Hawaiian vacation, comparing the résumés of Khabib and Islam Makhachev, and more (28:48).
PFL CEO John Martin is back in-studio to discuss the MVP merger, whet
Adam "Edge" Copeland, Carlos Prates, Glover Teixeira, Paul Hughes, Hamzah Sheeraz, Chad Bronstein, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to Din Thomas’ comments about Gillian Robertson in the aftermath of her UFC 330 loss, Thomas’ apology, and Robertson’s statement (04:17).
RAF founder Chad Bronstein joins Ariel in-studio to discuss the promotion’s future, Arman Tsarukyan and other UFC fighters’ involvement, RAF's partnership with Fox Nation, their relationship with TKO and whether he’d
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Roman Reigns spiked, high praise for Chelsea Green, G1 Climax finale
Solomonster reacts to the final faceoff between CM Punk and Kevin Owens ahead of their championship match, then discusses the date of the next Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton match and why it’s going to cost you more to watch it (2:56).
The plight of Chelsea Green leads to a fantastic opening segment on Friday, including the status of her title reign, and the high praise she received from a former cha
Arman Tsarukyan, Mackenzie Dern, Jalin Turner, Charles Johnson, UFC 330 recap, massive news & notes catch-up
Ariel Helwani is back from his break, so the gang discusses what they did during their time off, before recapping UFC 330.
They discuss Dana White’s comments about Ian Machado Garry lacking killer instinct, the incredible résumé of Islam Makhachev, who Makhachev’s next opponent should be, and the comments by both Machado Garry and Makhachev after the fight (11:11).
UFC strawweight champion Mackenz
Inside Boxing | Claressa Shields KOs Kaye Scott, Navarrete vs. Foster set, WBO rewards Janibek with Sheeraz title shot
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down Claressa Shields huge knockout of Kaye Scott to win back two of her middleweight titles (01:49).
The discussion turns to who Shields should fight next (14:54), as well as the current top five in women’s boxing (26:49).
Reports indicate that a unification bout between Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster will go down on October 24 (40:07
UFC 330 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makhachev makes history, defeats Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern retains
Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall, a.k.a. 3PAC are back, breaking down all things UFC 330.
First, they discuss Islam Makhachev’s record breaking win against Ian Machado Garry (01:07), before weighing in on who they wanted to see Makhachev face in his next title defense (20:30).
Next, they react to Dana White’s critical comments about Machado Garry’s performance (25:18) and try to
Inside Boxing | Benavidez-Opetaia-Mikaelian mess, Keyshawn Davis fallout, heavyweight updates
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show by reacting to Keyshawn Davis turning down the Devin Haney fight and the domino effect it‘s going to cause (05:09). Will Haney pivot to Liam Paro or Jack Catteral? Will Top Rank freeze out Davis? It’s a mess (15:04).
After a historical conversation about the heavyweight division (20:30), they look ahead to Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic (31:37).
The hea
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Roman Reigns tagged as overrated, Brock Lesnar retires, more
Solomonster discusses Brock Lesnar announcing his retirement from wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show, people within WWE not believing he’s done, and two of his very best matches (02:08).
Thoughts on the start of the tournament to crown a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, the burial of Dominik Mysterio on WWE television, and the comments that may have triggered it (06:08).
Addressing recent
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | SummerSlam fallout, Triple H’s insulting comments, and best Raw of 2026
Solomonster has thoughts on both nights of SummerSlam, which was a mixed bag of good and bad, including Hell in a Cell with Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi and the return of Kevin Owens (02:31).
Plus, news on the surgeon that saved KO’s career and some insight into his past “heat” with CM Punk (19:19).
Addressing the comments made by Triple H on Thursday’s Busted Open Radio about wishing the fans would
Inside Boxing | William Zepeda steamrolls Lamont Roach, Keyshawn Davis turns down Devin Haney
Dan Canobbio and guest Naji Grampus open the show discussing William Zepeda’s massive win over Lamont Roach to capture the vacant WBC lightweight title (01:30).
The co-main event saw Raymond Muratalla successfully defend his IBF lightweight title against Robson Conceicao (29:406).
In other news, Keyshawn Davis turned down $2.13M to fight Devin Haney, leaving the entire boxing world shaking their
MVP MMA's keys to success and threatening UFC, Anthony Smith reaction, more | The Craic
The Craic is back! This time, it’s the OG duo of Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall.
The biggest news of the week is the surprise MVP and PFL merger. Petesy and Chuck react to the newly-formed promotion (06:30).
Then, they discuss the unfortunately familiar MMA story of Anthony Smith’s arrest (48:59).
UFC is heading to Belgrade, with the lads previewing the card alongside the rest of this weekend
Inside Boxing | Top Rank wins Haney-Davis purse bid, Roach-Zepeda preview, Ali Act update
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri discuss Top Rank winning the purse bid for Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis, with the fight happening sometime in October. Davis has 48 hours to accept the terms in order for the fight to proceed (00:48).
Lamont Roach and William Zepeda compete for the vacant WBC lightweight title in a bout that will air on both DAZN and TNT (22:50). Roach is coming off back-to-back d
MVP x PFL merger reaction, UFC Belgrade and PFL New York previews, P4P sharks, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back react to major breaking news that Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have merged, discussing the implications for the industry and the new joint promotion (03:39).
After playing Ariel Helwani's reaction to the merger (11:13), they cover other news and notes, including the latest on Anthony Smith's arrest (1:06:04), the purse bid for Devin Haney vs. K
Darren Till, Dominik Mysterio, Bryan Battle, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani starts the show by reacting to Anthony Smith’s arrest and discussing the way the sport of MMA handles fighter retirements (05:57), before moving to On The Nose. The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer questions about fights to show casual fans, referees enforcing penalties for fouls, biggest MMA “what ifs,” the quality of UFC 330, and more (12:03).
Darren Till re
Mike Perry, Dan Hooker, Dakota Ditcheva in studio, Thad Jean, Nico Ali Walsh, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to the newly-announced alliance between Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom Boxing to bolster women’s boxing (01:21).
Mike Perry is back on the show to discuss his MMA fight against Dillon Danis, potentially returning to BKFC to fight Darren Till, whether he’s interested in a UFC return, and more (10:17).
Dakota Ditcheva joins Ariel in-studio to prev
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | WWE Radio takeover, SummerSlam predictions and AEW Redemption reaction
Solomonster addresses to the demise of Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on SiriusXM and the debut of WWE Radio, heated reaction from fans online, and what it means for coverage of AEW and other promotions moving forward (3:13).
Preview and predictions for both nights of SummerSlam, with thoughts on the Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi weigh-in, and one of the worst segments on any wrestling show all year (16:15
Oscar De La Hoya, Salahdine Parnasse, Claressa Shields, David Feldman, weekend recap, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping a wacky and wild weekend, which included UFC Abu Dhabi, PFL Washington D.C., Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both in action, AEW in Montreal, and more (02:01).
The Boys in the Back jump in to discuss the current appetite for the long-awaited Fury vs. Joshua fight (14:54).
New UFC signee Salahdine Parnasse joins the show to talk about negotiating the deal
Inside Boxing | Anthony Joshua survives scare to KO Kristian Prenga, Tyson Fury wins tune-up, Tim Tszyu beats now-retired Errol Spence
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show by breaking down Anthony Joshua’s wild knockout win over Kristian Prenga, which saw him hit the canvas twice in the opening round. How much does Joshua have left and can he beat Tyson Fury in their grudge match (02:00)?
As for Fury, he won his tune-up fight against Mariusz Wach in front of a small crowd in Thailand to set up what we think will be the Jo
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
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