Jorge Masvidal, Michael Chandler, Chris Weidman, Ryan Bader, Johnny Eblen, Brennan Ward, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani discusses Conor McGregor’s return fight against Michael Chandler and them both being coach for TUF, Tim Simpson’s new management group, and more.

Michael Chandler around (31:20) discusses facing Conor McGregor in his return and coaching against him on TUF, how it all happened, why he got the shot against McGregor, his relationship with McGregor, who might the coaches be, and more.

Jorge Masvidal around (1:02:43) talks about the UFC’s return to Miami, if he will retire after this fight in his hometown, the Chandler vs. McGregor announcement, Johnny Eblen, Gamebred 4 boxing event headlined by Anthony Pettis vs. Roy Jones Jr., how it came together, and more.

Ryan Bader around (1:37:33) discusses his win over Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290, how he ended up with a rematch with Fedor, after the fight, tenure as Bellator heavyweight champion, why he won’t fight at light heavyweight anymore, his disclosed Bellator salary, how long he will fight for, who might be next, Francis Ngannou, and more.

Johnny Eblen around (1:57:08) discusses his title defense at Bellator 290, what surprised him, how he would do against Alex Pereira, his talented coaches, when he wants to return, and more.

Chris Weidman around (2:12:40) discusses his grappling return at Polaris 23, what it’s like to battle Gordon Ryan, the latest on his leg injury, when he might be able to return, who he might want to fight in return, what he thinks about Alex Pereira, a past dog attack training video, cornhole event, and more.

Brennan Ward around (2:50:40) discusses his win at Bellator 290, if it’s his best career moment, his key to victory, why he took a break from Bellator, when he hit rock bottom, his battle, his construction job, what he wants next, and more.

Ariel Helwani, GC, and NYRic around (3:26:29) discuss their latest parlay and the bets from the past weekend. They also take another look at Bellator 290 and the upcoming Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor boxing rematch.

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