The Ariel Helwani Show

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for another edition of The Craic.
The fallout from the Abu Dhabi hotel brawl leads the agenda, with Usman Nurmagomedov reportedly among those handed six-month prison sentences. What could it mean for his potential move to the UFC (05:19)?
UFC 334 takes center stage this weekend at Madison Square Garden. The trio react to Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit’s press conference back-and-forth (28:05), then preview Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes (47:15) and the rest of Saturday night’s card.
Ben then sheds some light on his recent reporting around growing safety concerns among TKO employees working events in Saudi Arabia (01:03:01).
Elsewhere, the boys touch on rising UFC star Tommy McMillen’s reported nightclub overdose (01:13:58), and this weekend’s PFL Dubai (01:17:56).
To round things out, Petesy, Chuck and Ben answer your Super Chats (01:29:18).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show with the latest on Canelo Alvarez and his potential move back up to light heavyweight to fight the newly crowned champion, Willy Hutchinson (02:19).
Diego Pacheco is back in action this weekend taking on Darius Fulghum in an intriguing fight at super middleweight (16:35).
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis vs. Josh Kelly was formally announced, a three-belt unification fight that hopefully lines up an undisputed fight with Sebastian Fundora at super welterweight (24:14).
The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard is set and it’s a bit underwhelming (33:53).

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by unpacking the aftermath of the viral brawl between Merab Dvalishvili and Usman Nurmagomedov, before Uncrowned's Kristina Avsarkisova joins to give more context about the heated rivalry and its roots (03:38).
Next, they react to breaking news of Tommy McMillen being rushed to the hospital on Sunday (1:03:45) and other news and notes (1:05:40).
Then, they jump into a massive UFC 334 preview (1:19:15) and touch on this weekend's PFL Dubai and RAF Abu Dhabi cards (2:29:36).
After making picks (2:33:37), they deliver their P4P Foods with MSG (2:36:36), and give a few shoutouts (2:49:57).
To close the show, The Boys listen to your voicemails (2:53:46) and answers your Super Chats (3:44:36).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with Jiri Prochazka, who talks about fatherhood, changes he’s made since his loss to Carlos Ulberg, the upcoming matchup with Navajo Stirling, video of him walking into stringing nettles, and more (06:01).
Yaroslav Amosov stops by to talk about his fight against Ian Machado Garry, how he’s adapted to the UFC since coming from Bellator, Garry’s past comments about him, viral fake social media posts about him dying, wanting to change his nickname to “Reborn,” returning home to war-torn Ukraine, training with Sean Strickland, and more (35:47).
Brandon Royval and Alex Hernandez join Ariel in-studio to talk about teammate Luis Gurule’s fight against Bilal Hasan, react to the brawl between Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili, reveal Royval as the backup for the flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Manel Kape, and more (1:02:50).
Paradigm Founder and CEO Audie Attar is in-studio to discuss Josh Hokit and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson competing at UFC 334, the latest on Conor McGregor and his potential to leave the UFC after his contract is done, Hokit’s quick rise, Cedric Doumbe’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul, discussions for Rico Verhoeven’s next fight, Artem Lobov’s accusations about Attar, and more (2:02:32).
Then, Ariel and the crew break down the brawl between Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili from all angles (3:09:31).
Then, they cover news and notes, including Josh Hokit’s day in New York after visiting the studio, Jon Anik re-signing with the UFC, and more (3:55:09).
The show wraps up with your Super Chats (4:15:12).

Solomonster addresses Conrad Thompson’s clarification about Bruce Prichard’s status and where things stand with rumored WWE creative changes (02:35).
Thoughts on WWE Crown Jewel and the company offering hazard pay to crew members, the Smackdown star who reportedly decided against going on the trip, and the rocket attack just hours after the talent left Riyadh (06:15).
Roman Reigns declares war on the 946, thoughts on the Team USA vs. Team Mexico match for Survivor Series, the women’s championship match added to the card, and the other title match that may well end up on the show (23:33).
John Cena talks to Sports Illustrated and clarifies some details of his Classic, what it is, what it's not, and the latest invitee from NXT (35:15).
Reacting to the Creed brothers departure from WWE and why they gave up on them too soon. Plus, why this could be the best thing that ever happened to them, and the best landing spot for them (40:25).
Thoughts on this year’s Blood and Guts matches and a preview for AEW Full Gear, predicting the winners and losers (50:07).
Thoughts on New Japan announcing the closure of its American subsidiary and school, why it never really stood a chance, and ultimately failed (59:01).
Answering your questions about an Ultimate Warrior heel turn in 1992, what if Steve Austin never got dropped on his head, and more (1:06:02).