Ilia Topuria, Michael Chandler, Jiří Prochazka, Oscar De La Hoya in studio, Mike Perry, Bo Nickal, Yan Xiaonan
Podcast: The MMA Hour with Ariel HelwaniRating: Explicit Published On: Wed Apr 17 2024
Description: Ilia Topuria around (2:28) talks about life as a UFC champion, what he told himself before he made the walk at UFC 298, why his X bio changed, visiting Real Madrid stadium and his reception after the win, UFC 300, his reaction to the BMF title fight, if the BMF title will be on the line, when he would like to fight again, The Sphere card, an event at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, his conversation with Sean O’Malley, meeting Lionel Messi, his recent music video, his message to Max Holloway, how the fight would play out, and more. Bo Nickal around (35:06) discusses his UFC 300 performance, UFC 300 fight week, his lengthy break, his reaction to the win, his conversations with Dana White, his first fight as a Dad, Khamzat Chimaev’s comments, Chimaev vs. Whittaker, when he would like to return, WWE, his beef with Jordan Burroughs, and more. Jiri Prochazka around (1:01:16) discusses his UFC 300 performance, bouncing back from his Alex Pereira loss, if he doubted himself after the defeat, if he regretted taking that fight, the UFC 300 fight week, visiting the arena before the fight, the second round of the fight against Aleksandar Rakic, how did it feel to get stoppage, the “samurai” comments, Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill, if Hill should be next, facing Pereira next, and more. Oscar De La Hoya around (1:43:03) drops by in studio to discuss the upcoming Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia event, his dinner with Garcia, Garcia’s antics before the fight, if there are any warning signs, if he ever thought of postponing the fight, if there is a rematch clause, UFC 300, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, what happened at the Mets game, Bill Haney’s comments, making the fight, the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight, and more. Mike Perry around (2:13;13) discusses headlining BKFC Knucklemania 4 against Thiago Alves, Darren Till turning down offer, will he ever fight Till, UFC 300, if he will ever return to the UFC, Misfits boxing, Jake Paul, and more. Yan Xiaonan around (2:41:32) discusses her UFC 300 loss to Zhang Weili, UFC 300 fight week, if she was nervous, her thumb injury, the end of the first round, what happened with her corner after the round, the support after the fight, what she wishes she could have done differently, what’s next, Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez, and more. Michael Chandler around (3:04:42) discusses the announcement of his UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor, when he signed, if 185 pounds was ever discussed, 3 or 5 rounds, if he has seen Road House, if he ever thought that this wouldn’t happen, if the UFC ever offered him another fight, if he doubts Conor McGregor will show up, if he will attack McGregor’s leg, how he wants the BMF belt, Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev, new gloves, the BMF title fight, training camp without his family, and more. GC around (3:45:17) reveals his bet and parlay for this upcoming weekend. In the latest edition of On the Nose around (3:51:00), Ariel Helwani discusses what’s next for Alex Pereira, Dustin Poirier’s title shot, if a chat with Dana White will ever happen, the UFC 303 announcement, studio vs. hotel room interviews, the UFC 303 fight card, Taylor vs. Serrano 2, 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
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