Israel Adesanya coach Eugene Bareman, Chris Weidman, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Ian Garry, and more
Israel Adesanya coach Eugene Bareman, Chris Weidman, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Ian Garry, and more  
Podcast: The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Feb 09 2022
Description: Shavkat Rahkmonov around (5:37) discusses the pressure of the incredible start to his career, his UFC debut, his nickname, the significance of the headdress he wears, the Khamzat Chimaev comparisons, who he wants next, and more. Chris Weidman around (31:11) gives the latest on the recovery from his broken leg, how close he is to booking a fight, if he would want to face Uriah Hall, how his Vitor Belfort changed him, Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2, and more. Eugene Bareman around (1:03:22) talks about about his team’s struggles to get back home after UFC 271, Israel Adesanya’s new contract with the UFC, Adesanya’s motivation heading into the rematch, how much Robert Whittaker has improved since their first fight, if they regret taking the light heavyweight title fight, and more. Ian Garry around (1:35:47) talks about his return at UFC 273 instead of UFC London, his next opponent Darian Weeks, what he learned from Kamaru Usman in the gym, his recent tattoo on his hands, and more. In the latest GC and Helwani around (2:06:37), GC offers up his best bets for UFC 271 this weekend. In the latest On the Nose segment around (2:31:06), Ariel Helwani discusses if Leon Edwards could get passed over again for a title fight, honest feedback from a fan, Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, what was the first UFC event he attended as a fan, his thoughts on baseball strike right now, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices