
“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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 535 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

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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These guys are like teens who just got their drivers license. Hard to listen to it
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.
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
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.
Such a great range of contributors, something for everyone and always very entertaining and informative 👍
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A battle-tested, interview-driven show that centers combat sports from MMA to boxing, anchored by rigorous analysis and candid, sometimes heated discussions. Hosts frequently interrogate business deals, cross-promotional moves, and star power, often pairing fighter insight with industry-wide context. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile guests, a willingness to dissect pay structures and rights deals, and a lively, opinionated panel that keeps debates sharp. The format and guest slate make it a strong fit for listeners who want behind-the-scenes industry perspective, big-name interviews, and forward-looking commentary on how media, promotions, and streaming shape the sport.
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Recent guests on The Ariel Helwani Show include:
1. Matt Hardy
2. Jorge Masvidal
3. Yoel Romero
4. Phil De Fries
5. Jiří Procházka
6. Ric Flair
7. David Benavidez
8. Caroline Dubois
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