Michael Chandler, Alexandre Pantoja, Merab Dvalishvili, Angela Lee, and more
Michael Chandler, Alexandre Pantoja, Merab Dvalishvili, Angela Lee, and more  
Podcast: The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Oct 04 2023
Description: Alexandre Pantoja around (19:37) discusses his love of ‘Rocky’ movies, life as UFC champion, his upcoming rematch against Brandon Royval at UFC 296, fighting on Colby Covington card, Sean O’Malley, his memorable post-fight speech, and more. Merab Dvalishvili around (48:38) gives an update on his hand injury, Aljamain Sterling’s loss at UFC 292, Marc Goddard, if he should get next title shot, Sean O’Malley’s recent comments, O’Malley vs. Vera, him shadowboxing in the rain, and more. Michael Chandler around (1:17:17) discusses waiting for Conor McGregor, Bellator’s reported possible end, hanging out with the Titans, business ventures, his time off, if he has set a deadline if he will move on, if he regrets doing The Ultimate Fighter, Nate Diaz’s comments, Makhachev vs. Oliveira, his message to McGregor, and more. Angela Lee around (1:59:48) discusses her retirement from MMA, what caused her to make the decision, her car accident, her website, her mental health, why it’s important to share her story, why she told ONE fighters she was retiring before their title fight, if she will still train, her favorite moment at ONE Championship, and more. In the latest On the Nosea around (2:40:02), Ariel Helwani discusses if Francis Ngannou should feel disrespected by Tyson Fury because of the Oleksandr Usyk fight, if Jon Jones will retire after UFC 295, most memorable event on his birthday, how to make judging better, if the Expos will ever return to Montreal, best concerts, Dillon Danis, and more. The parlay pals around (3:57:43) make their pick for the upcoming weekend, and GC around (4:04:03) makes his selections as well. 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