Chael Sonnen, Devin Haney, Josh Emmett, Dave Lovell, and more
Chael Sonnen, Devin Haney, Josh Emmett, Dave Lovell, and more  
Podcast: The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Dec 20 2023
Description: In the latest On the Nose around (8:33), Ariel Helwani discusses how the UFC should handle the controversial trash talk, how Dana White broke the news about MVP joining the UFC, his favorite games, UFC 297, favorite Olympic sports, all-MMA trivia team, Sam Alvey’s Karate Combat title, tipping, and more. Devin Haney around (1:02:16) discusses his recent performance against Regis Prograis, Ryan Garcia, why he returned to Matchroom Boxing, Gervonta Davis, life at 140 pounds, a future at 147 pounds, how he gained 25 pounds in 24 hours, Bob Arum’s comments, the best pound-for-pound fighter, and more. Josh Emmett around (1:33:15) discusses his memorable knockout of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296, what he was feeling heading into the fight, the late switch of opponents, what the knockout punch felt like, his celebration, what he wants next, how close he is to a title shot, and more. Dave Lovell, the coach for Leon Edwards, around (1:55:45) discusses the UFC 296 fight week and Edwards’ performance, the team meeting after the press conference, why he was so fired up after the fight, his conversation with Dana White, when Edwards may return and against whom, and more. Chael Sonnen around (2:30:58) discusses UFC 296, what should be next for Leon Edwards, Colby Covington’s performance and pre-fight trash talk, the brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, Stickland’s future, Ian Machado Garry’s comments, Francis Ngannou’s future, Jake Paul, the UFC heavyweight title, and more. GC then around (3:56:27) reveals his Day of Reckoning parlay for this weekend. 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