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
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
Nate Diaz, plus Travis Barker, Mike O’Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Chris Avila all in-studio
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by previewing the show, then addressing his recent back-and-forth with Sean Strickland, touching on other news and notes, and answering Super Chats he missed from yesterday’s show (07:48).
Next, video of the crew’s visit to the Santa Monica Pier, including a roller coaster, some basketball, and more (30:38).
Chris Avila joins Ariel in-studio to preview his fight ag
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Backlash fallout, John Cena’s big idea, AEW files suit against TrillerTV
Solomonster is back with thoughts on the passing of media mogul Ted Turner and why wrestling would look very different today without him (1:30).
Then, he dives into WWE Backlash from Tampa and John Cena’s historic (was it though?) announcement of The John Cena Classic, pitting WWE stars against NXT stars, why the idea could work, but is not without its issues (7:54).
AEW sues its former streaming
Live from LA! Ronda Rousey, Jake Paul, Joshua Van, Sean Brady, Eric Nicksick, UFC 328 reaction
Ariel Helwani starts the show, live from Los Angeles, by previewing the upcoming week. Then the Boys in the Back join Ariel in-studio to discuss UFC 328, starting with Sean Strickland’s shocking upset of Khamzat Chimaev and whether he should have apologized after the fight, then moving on to the rest of the card (12:46).
Sean Brady is back after a big win over Joaquin Buckley, talking about Buckl
Inside Boxing | Daniel Dubois beats Fabio Wardley in all-time classic, Zak Chelli upsets David Morrell
We open the show recapping Daniel Dubois' late stoppage of Fabio Wardley to capture the WBO heavyweight title in an all-time thriller of a fight. Is a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk, a rematch with Wardley, or perhaps a Moses Itauma showdown next for Dubois? Also on the card, David Morrell was upset by massive underdog Zak Chelli (02:55).
To end the show, Chris Algieri details IBF featherweight cham
UFC 328 Post-Fight Show: Sean Strickland shocks the world again by beating Khamzat Chimaev
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for the UFC 328 post-fight show, reacting first to Sean Strickland shocking the world again by dethroning Khamzat Chimaev (00:37).
After discussing Nassourdine Imavov calling next (21:50), they address Strickland's apologetic post-fight speech (26:33).
Next, they revel in the show-stealing co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira
Khamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland's explosive UFC 328 presser, Conor McGregor's return, more | The Craic
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.
First up, the lads react to the fireworks between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at the UFC 328 press conference (05:10).
After predicting what kind of shenanigans could unfold at the pair’s final faceoff (36:19), the boys preview the flyweight title co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira (41:40)
Inside Boxing | Wardley-Dubois preview and picks, Benavidez floats catchweight for Bivol fight
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri kick off the show discussing David Benavidez’s recent comments about potentially fighting Dmitry Bivol at a catchweight of 190 pounds. Is Benavidez already looking for a way out of making the 175-pound light heavyweight limit? Ring Magazine also reported a strong desire from Turki Alalshikh for Benavidez to fight heavyweight king, Oleksandr Usyk, in 2027 (03:36).
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Can Sean Strickland stop Khamzat Chimaev? UFC 328 preview, fighters meet President Trump, more | The Boys in the Back
The Boys in the Back read your five-star podcast reviews (02:51), before discussing Raja Jackson's plea deal (22:32), Freedom 250 fighters visiting President Donald Trump at the White House (25:23), and another investor call from TKO's Mark Shapiro (32:14).
After previewing UFC 328 (55:40) and making picks (1:55:49), they debut a brand new Fight Feasts focused on Burmese food (1:58:59).
The show
Eric Bischoff, Dave Allen, Paulie Malignaggi, Costello van Steenis x Johnny Eblen Faceoff, Karate Combat President Asim Zaidi, On The Nose, news & notes
Ariel Helwani begins the show by honoring media mogul and WCW owner Ted Turner, who passed away Wednesday (10:02).
Eric Bischoff joins to celebrate Turner, talking about his impact on the wrestling industry, stories from their time running WCW together, fallout from the Time Warner merger, and more (17:59).
Ariel and The Boys in the Back discuss UFC 328, including Khamzat Chimaev releasing sparrin
Ariel Helwani's worst interview ever, David Benavidez, Daniel Dubois, Luke Rockhold, Tatsuro Taira, news and notes
Ariel Helwani is joined by the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to react to UFC Baku announcements, easter eggs in the new EA Sports UFC 6 trailer, and more (07:34).
Tatsuro Taira joins the show ahead of his UFC flyweight title fight against Joshua Van at UFC 328, talking about the fight being delayed due to an injury to Van, potentially becoming the first Japanese UFC champion, being inspired
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Shocking New Day departure and TKO era implications, Backlash predictions, more
Solomonster is back with thoughts on the unceremonious WWE departures of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, reports of TKO asking to restructure their deals, and why leaving is the best thing that could happen (4:19).
Plus, thoughts on additional WWE releases including JC Mateo and Tonga Loa (26:34).
Next, WWE Backlash preview and predictions, including John Cena teasing something “epic,” and an upda
Chael Sonnen, Quillan Salkilld, Frank Warren, massive weekend recap, news and notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with one of Saturday’s big winners, UFC lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld, discussing his massive knockout of Beneil Dariush, his growing fan base and social media following, his mustache, his callout of Mateusz Gamrot, and more (05:01).
Old friend Chael Sonnen is back to chat with Ariel about the UFC’s welterweight title picture, a potential fight between Cono
Inside Boxing | David Benavidez destroys Zurdo Ramirez; Dmitry Bivol or Jai Opetaia next?
Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to David Benavidez’s unreal knockout of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez to capture the unified cruiserweight championship (03:58).
With the win, Benavidez stamped himself as one of the bonafide stars of the sport and could carry the 'Face of Boxing' moniker. Could Dmitry Bivol, Jai Opetaia, or even a run at heavyweight be next (22:00)?
The undercard
Sean Strickland's trash talk going too far? Khamzat Chimaev responds to threats | The Craic
The Craic is back with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes at the helm.
Sean Strickland is back in the headlines with controversial trash talk aimed at upcoming opponent and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. The trio break down the impact his latest tirade is having on the perception of MMA (4:18).
Another fight potentially on the horizon is Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado G
Inside Boxing | David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez preview and picks, Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani final thoughts
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez is here! Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down the cruiserweight title fight, both men's chances, how much of a star Benavidez could be if he wins and gets Dmitry Bivol next (08:04).
The undercard is loaded as well, with a 168-pound title fight between champion Armando Resendiz and Jaime Munguia, and a can’t-miss fight between Oscar Duarte
Where does Michael Morales fit into all this? UFC Perth & boxing previews, more | The Boys in the Back | April 30, 2026
The Boys in the Back start the show, as usual, with a reading of five-star podcast reviews (01:32), before hitting some news & notes (13:59).
Then, they break down the UFC's welterweight title picture (15:55), including a preview of UFC Perth (30:55).
After touching on this weekend's major boxing action and PFL (1:01:33), they make picks (1:10:52) and deliver their P4P nightmare scenarios (1:14
Matt Hardy in studio, Merab Dvalishvili, Jorge Masvidal & Yoel Romero, Sean Strickland goes off, news & notes
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by announcing a live show in New York City before UFC 328, then brings in The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to discuss Skye Nicolson banking another win, Takeru taking out Rodtang in his retirement fight, whether Sean Strickland’s verbal jabs have crossed the line, the build for his fight against Khamzat Chimaev, and more (16:07).
Jorge Masvidal and Yoel Rome
Arnold Allen, Lou DiBella in studio, Phil De Fries, On The Nose, news & notes, more
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a look at the first faceoff between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates and a skit from Quillan Salkilld (06:59).
Friend of the show Arnold Allen returns to talk about his upcoming fight against Melky Costa, the state of UFC’s featherweight division and who should get the next title shot, running into former opponent Jean Silva, training with Aiemann Zahabi
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | WWE roster cuts, Smackdown changes coming, Netflix's Hulk Hogan docuseries
Jason Solomon is back with a lot to say about the latest round of WWE roster cuts, including one surprising name (04:18). Plus, why people need to stop putting all the blame on TKO, Nick Khan playing the straw man game at a WWE town hall, and more (30:24).
Next, news on NXT PLEs finding a new home, Smackdown reverting back to two hours and why this is a good move (34:25).
Then, thoughts on a big m
Jiří Procházka, Aljamain Sterling, Davey Grant, weekend recap, Fury x AJ signed?!
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a recap of his travels and thoughts on Netflix’s Hulk Hogan docuseries, before reacting to Aljamain Sterling’s win over Youssef Zalal and what it means for the UFC’s featherweight division, as well as the rest of the card (05:04).
Jiří Procházka returns to discuss his experience as a new father, reflect on the UFC 327 loss to Carlos Ulberg, react to Ulberg’s r
Inside Boxing | Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani preview, Jarrell Miller beats Lenier Pero
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to do battle in what is being billed as the biggest fight in Japanese history. Inoue is the favorite, but has shown some vulnerabilities over his last few fights. Can Nakatani, a former champion in his own right, pull off the upset (04:42)?
Jarrell Miller picked up a hard-fought victory over Lenier Pero in Las Vegas and quickly called out Deontay Wilder. Wi
Ali Revival Act Senate heating fallout, Alex Pereira's GOAT potential, more | The Craic
The Craic is back! This time, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are joined by special guest John S. Nash.
First up, Nash sheds light on the latest regarding the Ali Revival Act after the Senate hearing debating its merits (1:10).
Then, the lads turn to RAF’s recent momentum, following the news of Khamzat Chimaev’s signing (40:27).
With the White House card looming, does Alex Pereir
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