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The Ariel Helwani Show

Uncrowned & Yahoo Sports
UFC
MMA
Boxing
Dana White
PFL
Tom Aspinall
Conor Mcgregor
Islam Makhachev
UFC 320
Valentina Shevchenko
Jake Paul
Mixed Martial Arts
Jon Jones
WWE
Justin Gaethje
Combat Sports
UFC 324
Anthony Joshua
Alex Pereira
UFC 322

“The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.

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Latest Episodes

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to David Benavidez’s unreal knockout of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez to capture the unified cruiserweight championship (03:58).

With the win, Benavidez stamped himself as one of the bonafide stars of... more

The Craic is back with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes at the helm.

Sean Strickland is back in the headlines with controversial trash talk aimed at upcoming opponent and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. The trio break dow... more

David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez is here! Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down the cruiserweight title fight, both men's chances, how much of a star Benavidez could be if he wins and gets Dmitry Bivol next (08:04).

The unde... more

The Boys in the Back start the show, as usual, with a reading of five-star podcast reviews (01:32), before hitting some news & notes (13:59).

Then, they break down the UFC's welterweight title picture (15:55), including a preview of UFC Perth (30:5... more

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Matt Hardy
Professional wrestler, Hardy Boys; former TNA/ROH/WWE star
Total Nonstop Action, WWE
Episode: Matt Hardy in studio, Merab Dvalishvili, Jorge Masvidal & Yoel Romero, Sean Strickland goes off, news & notes
Jorge Masvidal
Professional fighter and promoter
Gamebred BKFC/promotions
Episode: Matt Hardy in studio, Merab Dvalishvili, Jorge Masvidal & Yoel Romero, Sean Strickland goes off, news & notes
Yoel Romero
Professional fighter
BKFC/MMA circuit
Episode: Matt Hardy in studio, Merab Dvalishvili, Jorge Masvidal & Yoel Romero, Sean Strickland goes off, news & notes
Phil De Fries
KSW heavyweight champion
KSW
Episode: Arnold Allen, Lou DiBella in studio, Phil De Fries, On The Nose, news & notes, more
Jiří Procházka
UFC fighter, former Light Heavyweight champion
UFC
Episode: Jiří Procházka, Aljamain Sterling, Davey Grant, weekend recap, Fury x AJ signed?!
Ric Flair
16-time world heavyweight champion, pro wrestling legend
WWE / wrestling legend
Episode: Arman Tsarukyan, Ric Flair, David Benavidez, Caroline Dubois, On The Nose, news & notes
David Benavidez
Unified light heavyweight champion, moving up to cruiserweight for a big clash
boxing promotions (Gold?) / PBC
Episode: Arman Tsarukyan, Ric Flair, David Benavidez, Caroline Dubois, On The Nose, news & notes
Caroline Dubois
Elite female boxer, MVPW lightweight champion
MVP World (MVPW)
Episode: Arman Tsarukyan, Ric Flair, David Benavidez, Caroline Dubois, On The Nose, news & notes
Charles Jourdain
UFC fighter, 135/145 lbs contender, Canadian veteran
UFC
Episode: Darren Till, Renato Moicano, Charles Jourdain, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Youssef Zalal, more

Host

Ariel Helwani
Host of The Ariel Helwani Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Boys in the Back is lame

    These guys are like teens who just got their drivers license. Hard to listen to it

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mha Pham
    United States4 days ago
  • The best in the Biz

    This is hands down the best mma podcast by the OG best journalist in the sport of MMA. Ariel is just as passionate about the sport now as he was when he first started. If you want insightful interviews from the best in the sport, this is for you. The boys in the back and Petesy add a lot of fun and personality to the show as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jajustchillin
    United States5 days ago
  • Audio & Drops

    Firstly Ariel, Petesy, NYR & GC are all amazing journalists an incredibly hardworking.

    The content is amazing and appreciated for sure.

    However, the two things that make the show becoming unlistenable for me is the drops, always in the most annoying spots when you are really trying to pay attention to the subject matter and the seriousness of it. It’s kinda like that joke that’s funny at first but now it’s like ok we get it, let’s move on now.

    Secondly, not sure if it’s just on the audio vers... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    musicmatters11
    United States10 days ago
  • Can we plz stop the wwe nonsense

    I was so happy when I learned that Ariel was coming out with a wwe specific show so that I would never have to waste my time listening or trying to skip through all the wwe nonsense but nothing has changed. I do enjoy the mma side of the show though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    aidancarlisle1233456
    United States12 days ago
  • Such a great range of contributors, something for everyone and always very entertaining and informative 👍

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lazarus-cn
    a month ago

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Fans describe the host as an excellent interviewer with on-the-fly question skills.
Listeners praise deep interviews with top names and strong industry context.
Some critics note format shifts and ad breaks interrupting responses.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#146
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#89
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#118
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#115
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#199
France/Sports
YouTube
#83
Ireland/Popular Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ilia Topuria, Mike Malott, Urijah Faber, Josh Barnett, RAF's Chad Bronstein, UFC Winnipeg & WrestleMania 42 reaction
Q: How does RAF plan to scale while staying true to its roots?
Bronstein outlined a strategy balancing creative control with professional partnerships, aiming for 18-24 events per year across the US and international markets, while maintaining a focus on wrestler-athletes and storytelling.
Ilia Topuria, Mike Malott, Urijah Faber, Josh Barnett, RAF's Chad Bronstein, UFC Winnipeg & WrestleMania 42 reaction
Q: What did you think about Mike Malott's performance and his future prospects in the UFC?
The panel agreed Malott showed elite-level striking and takedown defense, projecting him as a potential cornerstone for Canadian MMA and a future top-10 welterweight with the right matchups.
Gina Carano & Mike Perry in studio, CJ Perry previews WrestleMania 42, On The Nose
Q: How did the Gina Carano comeback come together and what does it mean for her career?
Gina describes a long arc of returning to fighting after a cancellation phase, highlighting healing, health, and a renewed focus on storytelling and promotions, including a Netflix fight and a broader comeback arc.
UFC 327 reaction, Carlos Ulberg, Daniel Rodriguez, Shakur Stevenson, Kevin Holland, Cub Swanson, Eugene Bareman, massive weekend recap, more
Q: How did Swanson approach retirement and what does the next chapter look like?
Swanson described the retirement fight as a fitting finale, with family, coaching, and a new gym pathway forming the next chapter, underscored by a philosophy of mentoring younger fighters and building a lasting legacy.
UFC 327 reaction, Carlos Ulberg, Daniel Rodriguez, Shakur Stevenson, Kevin Holland, Cub Swanson, Eugene Bareman, massive weekend recap, more
Q: What went through Ulberg's mind as the fight began given the knee injury?
Ulberg's coach explained that he focused on staying calm, sticking to the game plan, and using long-range tools while navigating the compromised leg, turning a difficult start into a championship moment through discipline and perseverance.

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2. Jorge Masvidal
3. Yoel Romero
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5. Jiří Procházka
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7. David Benavidez
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