Jake Paul, Andrew Schulz in studio, Yair Rodriguez, Chris Curtis, Aiemann Zahabi, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Andrew Schulz around (2:48) joins us in-studio to discuss recent controversial UFC title fights, how he developed his brand using YouTube, the new special he is releasing on his own website, his first meeting with Jerry Seinfeld, his favorite comics, and more.

Aiemann Zahabi around (0:17:00) discusses GSP’s advice before the fight, the pressure he faces going into UFC fights, how he deals with his brother as coach, a classic story with Ariel in the past, and more.

Chris Curtis around (01:39:08) discusses how he ended up in the UFC London co-main event, why the 02 arena is one of his favorites, how he ended up with Darren Till in his corner, what happened with Sean Strickland against Alex Pereira, the Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier title fight, Joaquin Buckley, and more.

Yair Rodriguez around (2:00:30) discusses facing friend Brian Ortega in the UFC Long Island main event, the injuries suffered in Max Holloway fight, his philosophies, Donald Cerrone’s retirement, if a title shot is at stake, Alexander Volkanovski’s latest title defense, and more.

GC, NewYorkRic and Ariel Helwani around (2:23:53) discuss robberies at UFC Vegas 58 and best bets.

Jake Paul around (3:13:36) discusses the training video he recently dropped with Hasim Rahman Jr., how Rahman Jr. ended up as his opponent, the risks he presents, who else was being considered, why the fight with Rahman might not happen, what happened with the Tommy Fury fight, his relationship with Eddie Hearn, if he’s on a collision course with Conor McGregor, and more.

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