Episode Details

Ariel Helwani starts the show by reacting to breaking news that Shakur Stevenson has secured his release from Zuffa Boxing (08:51).

The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to talk about Farid Basharat not being re-signed and Dana White’s comments in the aftermath, the finish-heavy UFC Edmonton card, and more (42:16).

Jasmine Jasudavicius joins the show to discuss her big win over Erin Blanchfield, detailing the pre-fight trash talk, the atmosphere in Edmonton, the intricacies of her grappling game, her desire to fight on the Toronto card, how she matches up with UFC women’s flyweight champion Natalia Silva, and more (1:05:33).

Mike Malott returns to talk about his highlight-reel knockout of Joaquin Buckley, his relationship and run-ins with Buckley prior to the fight, the game plan for the fight, his soft-spoken demeanor contrasted with his violent fighting style, also wanting to turn around for the Toronto card, his NHL playing brother Jeff Malott, reacting to the finish, and more (1:30:26).

Bo Nickal is back to discuss the new date for his fight against Joe Pyfer, announcing the news at a political rally, Pyfer saying he’ll crush Nickal’s dreams, the stylistic matchup, his contentious relationship with Gable Steveson, MMA fighters competing in amateur wrestling, still wanting the Colby Covington match, and more (2:01:08).

Petr Yan is our final guest of the day, previewing his title defense against Merab Dvalishvili, his game plan heading into the trilogy fight, what he wants if he's victorious at UFC 333, and more (2:38:58).

Ariel then covers news and notes, touching on how attacks in Saudi Arabia have impacted the sporting world, including upcoming UFC and Canelo Alvarez events, Eddie Hearn’s reaction to the Shakur Stevenson news, fallout from Daniel Dubois’ knockout of Fabio Wardley, and more (2:56:41).

The show wraps up with your Super Chats (4:04:51).