The Ariel Helwani Show

Conor McGregor comeback, major UFC fight announcements, MVP MMA viability | The Craic

The Craic returns with its regular trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. The boys get straight into the recent wave of fight announcements, including Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title (02:45). At the press conference for the Netflix superfight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, Rousey weighed in on the state of the UFC and its matchmaking. The lads share their thoughts on her comments (19:40). Another superstar potentially nearing a comeback is Conor McGregor, raising the question of whether recent fan discontent has pushed the UFC to move on his return (31:27). With the UFC’s White House card approaching, concerns have begun to surface over the stability and security of the event amid the current political climate, giving the guys plenty to unpack (44:45). That leads to another question: which event looms larger, UFC’s White House card or Netflix’s Rousey vs. Carano? The lads make their cases (49:21). To round things out, Chuck shares details from his recent conversation with UFC Apex headliner Kevin Vallejos ahead of his fight this weekend (1:07:00), before the boys answer your Super Chats (1:14:21).

Inside Boxing | Five fights we’re most excited for, Gervonta Davis summer return, weekend preview

The boys are back! Dan Canobbio and Chris Algeri go back to their roots and talk about the fights! What are the five fights we are most excited about? From Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani to an all-out heavyweight war between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois – which fight takes the cake (04:02)? Next up, Gervonta Davis vs. Pitbull Cruz has made the rounds on social media, sparking speculation about a return to the ring. If 'Tank' is really back, could we see him finally face off with Shakur Stevenson (47:05)? We round out the show with a weekend preview and reaction to a chaotic scene at Hype FC in Brazil (53:08)!

Islam Makhachev's next fight, Hype FC reaction, UFC Vegas 114 preview, P4P letdowns | The Boys in the Back

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to some recent UFC fight announcements (03:24) and other news (10:55). After recapping the madness at Hype FC (18:23), they discuss potential options for Islam Makhachev's next opponent (32:39) and preview UFC Vegas 114 (56:22). The Boys make picks (1:17:45), deliver their P4P letdowns (1:22:07), listen to your voicemails (2:00:51) and close with your Super Chats (2:37:11).

Live from LA! Mike Tyson joins, Rousey vs. Carano presser reaction, Conor McGregor & Jon Jones updates, Ilia vs. Islam saga continues

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping his experience hosting the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano press conference, including a few revelations (05:31). Legend Mike Tyson joins the show next to talk about the Mike Tyson Invitational, which is his amateur boxing event in Las Vegas, his upcoming exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather, spending time with Conor McGregor, the aftermath of the Jake Paul fight, and more (31:46). The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to discuss other MMA news, including Jon Jones asking for his UFC release, ongoing negotiations with Conor McGregor, the Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev rivalry heating back up, Ronda Rousey’s comments about the UFC, and more (47:18). Ariel wraps up the show with your Super Chats (1:40:10).

Jon Jones demands UFC release, Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano press conference livestream & reaction | The Boys in the Back

The Boys in the Back tackle major MMA stories, including Jon Jones asking for his UFC release (02:11), Ilia Topuria claiming Islam Makhachev ducked him (43:29), Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland potentially happening in May (1:07:18), and more. Plus, watch alongside the Boys as they livestream the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano press conference and react in real time (1:10:08). Finally, the Boys answer your Super Chats (2:21:58).