Robert Whittaker, Rob Font, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Gillian Robertson, Zak Cummings, Bill Algeo, and more
Robert Whittaker, Rob Font, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Gillian Robertson, Zak Cummings, Bill Algeo, and more  
Podcast: The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani
Rating: Explicit Published On: Mon Apr 17 2023
Description: Ariel Helwani around (2:31) reacts to UFC Kansas City, why he scored the fight for Arnold Allen, what’s next for Max Holloway and Allen, and more. Olivier Aubin-Mercier around (45:48) talks about why the PFL booked him against Shane Burgos, his feeling that the promotion didn't want him to win, how Burgos was put on posters over him, fighting for the PFL in Las Vegas, how 20 of his Quebec fans were confused by the card order and missed the fight, whether the PFL will go to Canada, and more. Bill Algeo around (1:01:50) discusses the origin of his nickname, his win over T.J. Brown and his hilarious post-fight speech at UFC Kansas City, his background in wrestling and why he doesn't train jiu-jitsu, getting into the UFC over Brendan Loughnane, dedicating his fight to his mother, who he could fight next, and more. Zak Cummings around (1:31:33) breaks down his final UFC win before retirement at UFC Kansas City, how he hurt his back and why he was out for three years, if he would ever return, open scoring for his own promotion, and more. Ariel Helwani and his crew around (1:56:18) discuss UFC championship and interim belts, UFC 288 and UFC 289, almond or oat milk and more. Rob Font around (2:30:16) discusses his win over Adrian Yanez at UFC 287, why he took a year off between fights, passing on Frankie Edgar’s final fight, hooping with his wife, competing as a father, what’s next, Sterling vs. Cejudo, and more. The parlay pals around (3:00:28) talk NBA playoffs and look back at their most recent selection. GC also looks back at his most recent picks and reveals the big hitters for the week. They also discuss what’s next for Israel Adesanya and Khamzat Chimaev. Gillian Robertson around (3:26:35) discusses her strawweight debut win in the UFC at UFC Kansas City, if she will stay at strawweight, if she thought Piera Rodriguez tapped, her UFC record, besting Rose Namajunas last year at grappling event, why she is so good at the rear-naked choke, and more. Robert Whittaker around (3:55:37) discusses what happened with his UFC 284 fight with Paulo Costa, Israel Adesanya’s latest performance, what’s next, what he thought of Adesanya knockout, why he thinks he would defeat Adesanya the next time, if he’s surprised Alex Pereira went up a division, if he would fight Paulo Costa or Khamzat Chimaev next, 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