Chael Sonnen, Kayla Harrison, Shogun Rua, Joe Lauzon, Raufeon Stots, and more
Chael Sonnen, Kayla Harrison, Shogun Rua, Joe Lauzon, Raufeon Stots, and more  
Podcast: The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed May 04 2022
Description: Joe Lauzon around (19:00) discusses why he decided not to fight during the pandemic, if he plans on retiring at UFC 274, if he ever came close to fighting Donald Cerrone before, why he didn’t want to fight at the UFC Apex, a conversation he had with Cerrone, his life on OnlyFans, and more. Shogun Rua around (32.08) discusses his motivation before UFC 274, his tough trip to Phoenix, if it was his idea to rematch OSP, the first fight between the two fighters, the secret to his longevity, if he watches his old fights, which fight he likes the best from his past, and more. Kayla Harrison around (1:01:42) discusses headlining PFL 3 on Friday night, why she’s cutting back on social media, her time as a free agent, what the PFL season is like, what her T-shirt means, what she learned from Ronda Rousey, possibly facing Cris Cyborg in the PFL, her thoughts on Cain Velasquez, and more. Raufeon Stots around (1:30:15) discusses his road to interim Bellator champion, his childhood, what led him to mixed martial arts, unwraps a gift from Bellator, his lone loss, and more. Chael Sonnen around (2:01:57) discusses the latest news in the world of mixed martial arts, including Nate Diaz’s current issues with the UFC, Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury, if Ngannou will remain with the UFC, what’s next for Henry Cejudo and Colby Covington, and much more. GC and Helwani around (2:46:17) break down bets for the upcoming UFC and Bellator events as well as Canelo Alvarez fight. In the latest episode of On the Nose around (3:13:34), Ariel Helwani discusses Eddie Hearn’s recent comments on Jake Paul, the recent leaks from the UFC war room, best pizza topping, is Paulo Costa trying to get cut, Tony Ferguson's recent comments, and more. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices