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The Ariel Helwani Show

Uncrowned & Yahoo Sports
UFC
WWE
Boxing
MMA
Conor Mcgregor
Sean Strickland
Dana White
AEW
Netflix
Ryan Garcia
Shakur Stevenson
Zuffa Boxing
Wrestlemania
Naoya Inoue
UFC 333
Tyson Fury
Daniel Dubois
Eddie Hearn
Conor Benn
Alexander Volkanovski

“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

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to breaking news that Cedric Doumbe is taking on Jake Paul in a cruiserweight boxing match (07:12).

Darren Till jumps on to react to the Jake Paul fight announcement, talking about his own negotiations fo... more

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show by reacting to Canelo Alvarez’s outstanding win over Christian Mbilli to capture another world title at super middleweight (01:50). Who should Canelo fight next: Hamzah Sheeraz? Terence Crawford (19:28)?

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On this episode of The Uncrowned Beat, Ariel Helwani is joined by Ben Fowlkes, Chuck Mindenhall, and Conner Burks to discuss top combat sports stories including: Alex Volkanovski angling for a Justin Gaethje superfight (01:20), fans seemingly turning... more

The Craic is back! This week, Ben Fowlkes and Chuck Mindenhall take the reins.

First up, the duo unpack the controversy surrounding Canelo Alvarez’s return to boxing in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing safety concerns. There’s UFC action this weekend too, ... more

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Recent Guests

Niko Pajarillo
Fox Sports Australia reporter covering combat sports and other sports
Fox Sports Australia
Episode: UFC 333 aftermath, Volk: Greatest Australian athlete ever?, Dominick Reyes, Lone’er Kavanagh, Tim Welch, news & notes
Lone'er Kavanagh
UFC flyweight fighter
UFC
Episode: UFC 333 aftermath, Volk: Greatest Australian athlete ever?, Dominick Reyes, Lone’er Kavanagh, Tim Welch, news & notes
Dominick Reyes
UFC light heavyweight contender
UFC
Episode: UFC 333 aftermath, Volk: Greatest Australian athlete ever?, Dominick Reyes, Lone’er Kavanagh, Tim Welch, news & notes
Tim Welch
Sean O'Malley's head coach
Episode: UFC 333 aftermath, Volk: Greatest Australian athlete ever?, Dominick Reyes, Lone’er Kavanagh, Tim Welch, news & notes
Alan Dawson
Combat sports journalist covering boxing and MMA for Uncrowned
Uncrowned
Episode: The Uncrowned Beat | Shakur Stevenson released by Zuffa Boxing, fallout from Daniel Dubois KOing Fabio Wardley, more
Dan Canobbio
Boxing analyst associated with Inside Boxing and CompuBox
Inside Boxing
Episode: The Uncrowned Beat | Shakur Stevenson released by Zuffa Boxing, fallout from Daniel Dubois KOing Fabio Wardley, more
Naji Grampus
Combat sports commentator and host of Cigar Talk
Cigar Talk
Episode: The Uncrowned Beat | Shakur Stevenson released by Zuffa Boxing, fallout from Daniel Dubois KOing Fabio Wardley, more
Plinio Cruz
MMA coach and owner of Cruz MMA
Cruz MMA
Episode: Alex Pereira & Plinio Cruz in studio, Filip Hrgovic, Mandel Nallo, Jena Bishop, On the Nose, news & notes
Alex Pereira
UFC heavyweight fighter and former champion
UFC
Episode: Alex Pereira & Plinio Cruz in studio, Filip Hrgovic, Mandel Nallo, Jena Bishop, On the Nose, news & notes

Hosts

Ariel Helwani
Lead host with on‑the‑record interviews and insider industry analysis; co-hosts and rotating guests contribute broader combat-sports coverage.
Dan Canobbio
Host/analyst; co-host for Inside Boxing segments and guest coordination

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • We’re Lucky

    We all should feel grateful that we have a show like this to listen to 5 days a week

    The new Uncrowned era was a vision of Ariel and it came to fruition

    And he has put together quite the supporting cast

    It’s by far the best place to go for UFC info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drummer 30yrs!!
    United States3 months ago
  • My farts reek

    My dream fight is illia merab always were

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United States4 months ago
  • This isn’t journalism

    Months and months of buildup to the “biggest fight since Khabib” and not one substantive mention or discussion of McGregor’s sexual assault conviction in civil court. This isn’t journalism, this is no better than Rogan.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    iturn
    United States4 months ago
  • Soft journalism

    Watching Ariel host an Irish rapist in studio was just gross to me. Later boyz.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Seth Ingy
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Prospective guests can gauge strong audience engagement with cross‑label combat sports topics.
Sponsorship interest centers on fighter platforms, promotions, and media ventures within combat sports.
Listeners value insider industry context and candid interviews with top fighters and promoters.
Feedback highlights nuanced discussions on fighter pay and promotions, though some critics want more focused MMA analysis.
Fans celebrate diverse guest rosters spanning MMA, boxing, and wrestling with cross‑promotion insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#243
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#143
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#175
United Kingdom/Sports
YouTube
#187
Australia/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#79
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#170
France/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eddie Hearn, Diego Lopes, Navajo Stirling, Court McGee, Conor vs. Khabib anniversary, news & notes
Q: What do you think would have happened to you if you don't make that decision? Like where were you going in life?
Stirling said he probably would have joined the army, which he had been close to doing, but chose to pursue fighting after discovering an MMA gym and deciding that was what he really wanted.
Eddie Hearn, Diego Lopes, Navajo Stirling, Court McGee, Conor vs. Khabib anniversary, news & notes
Q: Why are you moving up from 145 to 155?
Lopes said he and his coaches had discussed the move, and that limited options at featherweight helped prompt him to test himself at lightweight. He plans to assess his strength and conditioning after the fight before deciding whether to stay at 155 or return to 145.
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | MITB predictions, AEW’s Pac tribute, NXT star ruins career
Q: How successful would Sting have been in the WWF if he had signed with them instead of Jim Crockett Promotions in 1987 and vice versa if the Ultimate Warrior had signed with Jim Crockett Promotions instead of the WWF?
Solomonster believes Sting's charisma and promo ability would have made him a main-event star in either promotion. He thinks the Ultimate Warrior's larger-than-life look and style suited WWF but would not have fit Crockett Promotions' greater emphasis on in-ring work.
The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | MITB predictions, AEW’s Pac tribute, NXT star ruins career
Q: Now that Wardlow has returned to AEW, Tony Khan has one last chance to crown him AEW World Champion while the fans still care. I say don't waste any time. Fast-track him to the belt.
Solomonster argues against rushing Wardlow into the world-title picture, given his long injury absences and the need to establish that he can stay healthy. He says AEW should rebuild him gradually and considers a reunion with MJF as his muscle more plausible than Wardlow challenging for the title.
Colby Covington, Roberto Soldic, Conrad Thompson in studio; Dana White waves white flag? On The Nose, more
Q: What was the whole experience like when you got there at the beginning of the week, you get your gear, you check in, you're now a UFC fighter?
Soldic describes a three-week camp at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, adjusting to the time difference, training with his team and using the facility's food and recovery resources. He says the experience was easier than his first trip to Las Vegas and that his UFC debut fulfilled a dream.

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The show centers on combat sports across MMA, boxing, and related entertainment, blending in-depth fighter interviews with sharp industry analysis and behind-the-scenes business discussion. Episodes frequently explore fighter pay, promotions, crossovers between boxing and MMA, and the evolving media landscape that shapes star power, event promotion, and sponsorships. A notable strength is a candid, sometimes provocative host dynamic paired with a rotating roster of high-profile guests from fighters to promoters and wrestling figures, giving listeners an insider's view of negotiations, training, and career trajectories. This mix makes it appealing for fans who want both tactical fight insights and broader market context, as well as potential... more

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