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Cris Cyborg Reveals That She Will Leave The UFC For Bellator When Her Contract Is Up
The women’s featherweight champion of the world made a rather bizarre admission during a recent appearance on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. It might not have been long since the UFC announced their plan to establish a women’s 145lb weight-class for their roster but despite the fact that the champ Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino managed to bring in some pretty …
Read More »Justin Gaethje Knows Who He Wants To ‘Beat Up’ Next
Justin Gaethje may have lost out to Eddie Alvarez in the 'most violent man in the UFC' stakes, but he remains an absolute must watch.
Read More »Joe Rogan Apologises To Ariel Helwani After Accidentally Stealing His Podcast Name
Joe Rogan has apologised to Ariel Helwani for giving his new MMA podcast the same name as the famous MMA journalist’s show. Joe Rogan runs one of the most successful podcasts in the world titled ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. During the free video and audio show, the American comedian and commentator discusses a range of topics ranging from conspiracy theories to weekly …
Read More »Watch: Ariel Helwani Goes Full-Dana White In Outstanding UFC 217 Promo-Work
Ariel Helwani clearly wasn't impressed by UFC president Dana White's unenthusiastic promotion of next month's UFC 217.
Read More »Watch: Coach Reveals Chilling Text McGregor Sent Him Following Mayweather Fight Announcement
John Kavanagh has revealed the amazing text his star pupil sent him following the announcement that he would be facing Floyd Mayweather in Vegas on August 26. If you needed any more proof that Conor McGregor is an absolute badass then look no further. The bond between coach and fighter can often be what makes or breaks a career at certain …
Read More »Nate Diaz Tells Hilarious ‘School Cafeteria’ Anecdote To Explain Why He Hasn’t Booked A Fight
On Wednesday night, Ariel Helwani sat down for a highly anticipated interview with the infamous Nate Diaz and the hour and a half long back and forth most certainly did not disappoint. Having not set foot in the octagon since his epic brawl with Conor McGregor at UFC 202, the MMA world has been left wondering for some time about …
Read More »Michael Bisping Speaks On His Wish For Big-Money Fights, Teases Georges St-Pierre’s Return
UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping spoke to Ariel Helwani recently about his division’s #1 contender, Yoel Romero, his own desire to fight in a landmark event as well as the return of the former welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre. Michael Bisping’s reign as the UFC’s middleweight champion has been an odd one, for some. As a long-time veteran of the sport, …
Read More »Conor McGregor Receives An ‘Ass Wrecking’ Threat From Another Top Lightweight Contender
The MMA world is abuzz with the recent developments in the UFC that saw the featherweight title being either stripped from or vacated by Conor McGregor. With Anthony Pettis now set to take on Max Holloway for the interim title and Jose Aldo instated as the undisputed champion, ‘The Notorious’ one has yet to make any comment publicly or via …
Read More »John Kavanagh Gives His Prediction For McGregor/Alvarez Fight
We are well used to the prophetic musings of ‘Mystic Mac’ at this stage but Conor McGregor isn’t the only member of the SBG team that likes to fire out predictions in the lead-up to his fights. Speaking on this week’s edition of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani ahead of McGregor’s bout with Eddie Alvarez, SBG Ireland head coach …
Read More »John Kavanagh Speaks On Growing Apart From Conor McGregor Before UFC 196
A strong relationship between a coach and their fighter can be one that makes or breaks an athlete at the highest level. The bond between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his long-time coach and SBG Ireland founder John Kavanagh is one that has been as fruitful as any, but not without any challenges. With his top protege set to …
Read More »Bellator MMA And BAMMA To Collabarate For Upcoming Show In Dublin
Those not willing to travel up north for UFC Belfast next month can still catch some top-notch mixed martial arts action in Dublin, as Bellator MMA and BAMMA will collaborate for a show in December. Severe MMA’s Peter Carroll was a guest on Monday’s edition of the MMA hour and told host Ariel Helwani that the event will go live on December …
Read More »Alvarez Has Some Interesting Things To Say About McGregor Staredown
Stepping inside the octagon with Conor McGregor is a daunting task, but doing pre-fight media obligations alongside the brash Irishman is a totally different experience. Current UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will see plenty of the slander-spewing Dubliner in the lead-up their UFC 205 bout this November, and already both fighters have minced words during a recent press conference. Being a …
Read More »Helwani Reveals Gunnar Nelson Is Set To Headline UFC Belfast
MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani reported late Wednesday night that SBG’s Gunnar Nelson is set to headline UFC Fight Night 99 on the 19th of November at the SSE Arena in Belfast. The card marks the first time since 2007 that the UFC will be returning to Northern Ireland with Nelson reportedly set to face off against Korean welterweight Dong Hyun Kim in the …
Read More »Aldo’s Coach Adamant That Rematch Will Happen, But Feels McGregor’s Not Confident Of Fighting The Brazilian
Andre Pederneiras of Nova União gave his thoughts on the McGregor v Diaz rematch, and the possibility of a Jose Aldo renewal in speaking to Ariel Helwani. Lurking in the shadows of the six month extravaganza that was the Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz show was one Jose Aldo. Knocked out by the former in just 13 seconds last year, the …
Read More »Dominick Cruz Believes McGregor Couldn’t Mentally Break Nate Diaz
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is currently preparing for his upcoming title defense at UFC 199 but spared some time to talk about the always entertaining Conor McGregor. Cruz is locking horns with Urijah Faber at the event next weekend at The Forum in Inglewood, California, bringing to boil a nine-year rivalry between the two. However, McGregor was the burning …
Read More »Watch: Joe Rogan Makes An Epic And Candid Cameo On The MMA Hour
The always eccentric Joe Rogan unexpectedly gatecrashed this week’s edition of The MMA Hour and put host Ariel Helwani on the spot by asking why he was fired from FOX Sports. Helwani was interviewing former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub and comedian Bryan Callen through Skype on Monday, before a boisterous Rogan appeared on screen spouting explicit language and flaunting medicinal marijuana. …
Read More »Will Georges St. Pierre Return To The UFC In 2016?
A story that seemed to be beaten to death is the possible return to the UFC of Georges ‘Rush’ St. Pierre but in light of recent speculation, perhaps the story still has life in it. Firas Zahabi (long-time coach of GSP), appeared on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani to discuss stories arising from the famed Tristar gym …
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