Nick Maximov around (8:12:) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 47, how he started into mixed martial arts, when he arrived at the Nick Diaz Academy, how Nate Diaz shows up to his fights, why he passed on TUF, why he wants Khamzat Chimaev next, and more. Alexander Gustafsson around (32:56) explains his decision to return at heavyweight, why he decided to retire, if he wants to fight Jon Jones again at heavyweight, why he opened a gym in Spain, the training of Khamzat Chimaev, and more. Anthon...
Feb 07, 2022•4 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Hermansson around (03:06) discusses his recent battle with COVID and his last fight, why he’s had a long break, facing Sean Strickland, how close he is to a title shot, a grappling rematch with Khamzat Chimaev, and more. Al Iaquinta around (28:48) discusses if he’s close to calling it quits, his recent trip for stem cells, a knee injury, Jake Paul’s fighter pay efforts, Francis Ngannou’s recent issues with the UFC, and more. Benson Henderson around (1:08:46) discusses his upcoming free agen...
Feb 02, 2022•4 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremy Stephens around (05:00) talks about his departure from the UFC, why he is joining the PFL, his legacy, why did he shove Drakkar Klose in the staredown, Anthony Pettis’ skills in the PFL, and more. Randy Couture around (30:32) talks about Francis Ngannou’s situation with the UFC, what he thinks of Jake Paul vs. Dana White, his difficulties with the UFC in the past, UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figureido around (1:12:32) discusses a possible fight for Brandon Moreno, his performance, his...
Jan 31, 2022•4 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Jimmy Smith around (4:10) discusses how he ended up the voice of Monday Night Raw, if he had any hesitation to call wrestling after his MMA career, the travel, if he misses being in a MMA booth, his UFC and Bellator departures, and more. Bobby Lashley around (32:51) discusses how he ended up facing Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble, if he’s had any issues with Lesnar in the past, why Lesnar is like Fedor Emelianenko, why he stopped competing with Bellator, if he ever was close to joining the UFC, and...
Jan 26, 2022•4 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ariel Helwani takes a closer look at UFC 270’s best moments and Francis Ngannou’s impressive win Saturday night. Eric Nicksick around (29:47) discusses Francis Ngannou’s win at UFC 270, how stressful the camp was, the champ’s knee injury, how close they were to pulling out of the fight, what he thought of Dana White not putting the belt on Ngannou, and more. Kenny Florian around (1:02:42) discusses why he’s not on UFC telecasts anymore, his thoughts on Francis Ngannou and UFC 270, Jon Jones vs. ...
Jan 24, 2022•4 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ilia Topuria around (7:47) discusses his late opponent change at UFC 270, if he wants to face Movsar Evloev again, who he wants to face next, his childhood and more. Eric Nicksick around (31:24) discusses Francis Ngannou’s upcoming title clash with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, the old training footage released between the two fighters, how Ngannou has improved, what it feels like to be kicked by Ngannou, Gane’s strengths, and more. Tyron Woodley around (1:03:11) explains why he was knocked out by Jake...
Jan 19, 2022•4 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Calvin Kattar around (3:23) discusses his recent win at UFC Vegas 46 at Giga Chikadze, if he felt overlooked by Giga Chikadze, and much more. Miesha Tate around (17:20) explains her move to the flyweight division, why it might benefit her, what happened against Ketlen Vieira, how she might change up her corner next time, her controversial OnlyFans comments, and more. Aljamain Sterling around (1:05:54) discusses his title defense being moved back to UFC 273, Sean O’Malley’s recent comments, his p...
Jan 18, 2022•4 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chatri Sityodtong around (5:18) talks about some big fights at his upcoming ONE X event, if he wants to fight UFC president Dana White, and much more. Kevin Holland around (35:27) talks about breaking his fight news on his OnlyFans, if he actually rapped on his promo, why he dropped down to 170 pounds, his social feud with Derek Brunson, his clash with Nick Diaz, and more. Al Foran around (1:09:05) discusses how he started impressions, his charity clash with Conor McGregor, and delivers his impr...
Jan 12, 2022•4 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conner Burks around (13:22) discusses futures bets for 2022 and who might become UFC champs at the end of the year. Marc Goddard around (34:08) discusses how to become a better MMA ref or judge, how much confidence comes into play, should refs be paid more, and more. Ciryl Gane around (1:03:15) discusses the trash talk between his coach and Francis Ngannou, if he is stressed before UFC 270, the chance meeting in the hall with Ngannou, the last time he talked to Ngannou, and much more. Michael Ch...
Jan 10, 2022•4 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tai Tuivasa around (4:13) discusses the aftermath of his latest UFC win, why he’s been in Dubai recently, if he plans to return to AKA, how he turned things around, a new drinking device, the celebrity he wants to do a shoey with, and more. Derrick Lewis around (33:53) talks about why he wants to fight former UFC champion Stipe Miocic next, why he does so well as an underdog, what it was like fighting in his hometown, why some family members don’t root for him, Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane, an...
Jan 05, 2022•4 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Monday’s episode features the 2021 MMA Hour Awards with Ariel Helwani, Conner Burks, and New York Ric. The awards (time stamps are approximate): 1. Knockout of the year (10:51) 2. Submission of the year (20:32) 3. Breakout fighter of the year (27:25) 4. Most improved fighter of the year (33:55) 5. Coach of the year (40:18) 6. Event of the year (43.25) 7. Crowd of the year (51:08) 8. Walkout of the year (56:36) 9. Promo of the year (1:06:11) 10. Poster of the year (1:14:03) 11. Photo of the year ...
Jan 04, 2022•3 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MMA Hour was finally back in your life in 2021. Check out all the greatest moments from the show’s return this past August. From WWE superstar Becky Lynch, Marlon Vera, and Ian Garry visiting host Ariel Helwani in studio, to candid chats with Dustin Poirier, Jorge Masvidal, Francis Ngannou, Tyron Woodley, Jake Paul and many more, check out the best clips thanks to MMA Fighting producer E. Casey Leydon. The MMA Hour will return with its awards show next Monday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m. ET. Learn mor...
Dec 29, 2021•4 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kayla Harrison around (5:14) discusses her free agency, and the possible offers on the table, her experience at UFC 269, if she can make 145 pounds, recent comments by Julianna Pena, and more. Ryan Hall around (31:27) talks about his long road back to competition at UFC 269, his stoppage loss in July, his strategy during fights, why he shrugs after fight, who he wants next, and more. Cory Sandhagen around (54:23) talks about the UFC’s bantamweight division, his recent loss to Petr Yan, who would...
Dec 16, 2021•4 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Thompson around (16:30) talks about his favorite UFC 269 moments, his new UFC deal, his upcoming fight this weekend against Belal Muhammad, what went wrong against Gilbert Burns, and more. Kai Kara-France around (43:47) discusses his memorable knockout of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269, celebrating with his teammates, his nickname, if Garbrandt should move back to 135, and more. GC and Helwani around (1:12:43) recap the best bets from UFC 269 this past weekend. Darren Till around (1:43:33) ex...
Dec 14, 2021•4 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rafael Fiziev around (5:42) explains winning over his friend Brad Riddell at UFC Vegas 44, why he called out actor Vince Vaughn, what he thought of Borat, his nickname, and more. Darren Owen around (31:01) discusses the World Fight League, what happened with WSOF, when they will start to add fighters, its debut, why leagues work in MMA, and more. Neil Magny around (1:03:13) discusses his problems of getting a UFC fight, why he can’t get the Khamzat Chimaev fight, and more. GC and Helwani around ...
Dec 08, 2021•4 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Clay Guida around (05:37) discusses his improbable win at UFC Vegas 44, his rough first round, why he wants Nate Diaz next, and much more. Sergio Pettis around (18:11) discusses his memorable knockout at Bellator 272, his performance against Kyoji Horiguchi, why he didn’t go for extra punch, and more. Chris Curtis around (36:24) discusses his recent win at UFC Vegas 44, his friendship with Sean Strickland, a close call skateboarding when he was a teen, how he earned his “King Petty” nickname, a ...
Dec 07, 2021•4 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Calvin Kattar talks around (4:02) about his UFC return, reacts to Dana White’s comments after the Max Holloway fight, his performance against Max Holloway, and more. Kevin Lee discusses around (23:00) his UFC release, how he found out, what’s next for his career, what he is the most proud of during his UFC tenure, and more. Sergio Pettis discusses around (45:05) his upcoming Bellator title defense, the difference between UFC vs. Bellator, how tough the weight cut is at 135 pounds, and much more....
Dec 02, 2021•4 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rob Font discusses around (5:46) if he celebrated Cody Garbrandt win, facing Jose Aldo this Saturday night, what it was like to pass up a title shot, the key to his recent win streak, how he started mixed martial arts, and more. Brandon Moreno explains (44:20) how his life has changed as a UFC champion, meeting Canelo Alvarez, his trilogy fight with Deiveson Figueiredo, his opponent’s “fake people,” and more. Jan Blachowicz discusses (1:11:15) his title loss at UFC 267, what changes he might mak...
Nov 29, 2021•4 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Frank Mir discusses around (10:54) his Triad Combat debut this weekend, if he’s done with MMA, if it’s the biggest payday of his career, what’s it like watching Bella Mir to compete, and more. Matt Mitrione discusses around (32:04) his issues with mixed martial arts, his Triad Combat debut, if he’s done with MMA, what happened at end of Bellator tenure, and more. Bryce Mitchell announces around (1:01:17) his plans to release a mixtape next week, his top three favorite rappers, when he might figh...
Nov 24, 2021•4 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Loopy Godinez around (09:15) talks about her busy UFC schedule, her childhood move from Mexico to Canada, how she got into mixed martial arts, and much more. Muhammed Mokaev around (34:18) discusses joining the UFC at 21 years old, why he left Dagestan as a kid, how he got into mixed martial arts, why he wants to fight Cody Durden first, Conor McGregor’s comments about Dagestan, and more. Stipe Miocic around (1:03:43) discusses his mustache, why he didn’t square off Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, ...
Nov 22, 2021•4 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joanne Wood (5:11) discusses her upcoming fight at UFC Vegas 43 on Saturday, her recent marriage, Lauren Murphy’s performance in Valentina Shevchenko’s last title fight, and more. Michael Chiesa (33:29) discusses his last UFC outing against Vicente Luque, his upcoming fight against Sean Brady at UFC Vegas 43, his beard, his commercial with Justin Gaethje, and more. Arnold Allen (1:01:25) discusses his absence from the UFC, Yair Rodriguez vs. Max Holloway, who he might want to fight next, and mor...
Nov 18, 2021•4 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Miesha Tate (17:26) discusses her upcoming main event against Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43, her recent battle with COVID-19, her new “engine,” defends her Aspen Ladd comments, and more. Khaos Williams (40:19) looks back at his impressive knockout at UFC Vegas 42, his difficult past, how he ended up in mixed martial arts, how became “Khaos,” and more. Michael Chandler (1:01:57) discusses his incredible fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 268, the stitches he received, why he wants Conor McGregor...
Nov 16, 2021•4 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bryan Danielson (5:50) discusses how the “yes” chant originated, why he started training jiu-jitsu, why he didn’t do mixed martial arts, his move to AEW, the recent WWE cuts, when he might retire, and more. Roxanne Modafferi (38:45) discusses why she is calling it quits early next year, her “brain health,” her final opponent, how she met her boyfriend, her MMA debut, the only regret of her career, how she got her nickname, and more. Glover Teixeira (1:02:03) discusses finally winning the UFC lig...
Nov 11, 2021•5 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ariel Helwani (12:22) takes a look back at busy combat weekend, puts Pat McAfee on the Wall of Fame, and breaks down UFC 268 with New York Ric. Chris Barnett (33:54) discusses his highlight-reel knockout at UFC 268, his father’s advice, how he started MMA, and more. Ian Garry (1:03:46) talks about his love of NFL and golf, when he finally felt overwhelmed before his UFC debut, his knockout, how many times he’s watched his debut, Conor McGregor’s messages, and more. Marlon Vera (1:47:46) discusse...
Nov 08, 2021•4 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Garry (2:24) discusses his MSG debut at UFC 268, what’s up with him and Michael Chandler, quitting college and the letter from his mom, his first meeting with Conor McGregor, his job as a window cleaner, and more. Jiri Prochazka (40:45) discusses life as the backup for UFC 267 main event, what Jan Blachowicz did wrong, what he thinks of Aleksandar Rakic’s comments, why he’s beating up a tree in a training session, and more. Alex Pereira (1:00:40) explains Glover Teixeira will be in his corne...
Nov 03, 2021•4 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ariel Helwani recaps a memorable UFC 267 this past weekend. Petr Yan (11:04) talks about his clash with Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267, a possible future unification title fight against Aljamain Sterling, his tan, and more. Dan Hardy (30:45) discusses his urge to fight again, why he wants to box Tyron Woodley, his infamous exchange with Herb Dean, his UFC departure, and more. Lerone Murphy (1:07:06) talks about his performance at UFC 267, how he was shot twice after leaving a barber in 2013, when he ...
Nov 01, 2021•4 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ray Cooper III (3:21) discusses why he cut off his hair, his new look, his upcoming title match tonight at PFL world championship 2021, and more. Rico Verhoeven (30:07) discusses his tough title defense, the “Halloween mask” he brought home, the mistakes he made, a future clash with Tyson Fury, and much more. Sean Strickland (1:01:44) discusses his love-hate relationship with MMA, his difficult childhood, the issues he’s dealing with, when he might fight again, and more. Former UFC heavyweight c...
Oct 27, 2021•4 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ariel Helwani (1:00) wraps up a busy combat sports weekend, featuring events from Bellator, UFC, KSW, GLORY, and RIZIN. GC and Helwani (14:24) breaks down this past weekend’s bets for UFC and Bellator events. Claressa Shields (32:07) explains how she got into MMA, why she is juggling MMA and boxing, when she might do MMA alone, why she won’t fight on Jake Paul undercard, and much more. Kayla Harrison (1:06:55) talks about her upcoming PFL fight, who is the real captain at ATT, her story about Di...
Oct 25, 2021•4 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fedor Emelianenko (3:25) discusses his upcoming clash against Tim Johnson at Bellator 269, his legacy, if he regrets not joining UFC, and more. Jan Blachowicz (31:24) discusses his recent tweet on Corey Anderson, his upcoming fight against Glover Teixeira at UFC 267, a recent bomb found near his apartment, and much more. Rose Namajunas (1:00:24) discusses facing Zhang Weili instead of Carla Esparza at UFC 268, Weili’s recent camp changes, if she would want to box down the road, and more. Andrei ...
Oct 20, 2021•4 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MMA Hour’s Conner Burks and Ariel Helwani (16:23) take a look back at a memorable weekend of fights and gambling action. Gokhan Saki (32:29) discusses his UFC departure, if he regrets his decision to join the UFC, his return to GLORY kickboxing, and more. Jim Miller (1:01:53) discusses his latest performance against UFC Vegas 40, his UFC debut, which fights he could have pulled out from, his battle with Lyme Disease, and much more. Dillon Danis (1:32:56) discusses his recent knee injuries, h...
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