Chris Weidman, Brendan Loughnane, Josh Taylor, Mike Malott, Gareth A. Davies in studio, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Josh Taylor around (5:52) discusses the air issues in NYC, his upcoming fight against Teofimo Lopez, how his family was threatened after his Jack Catterall win, why he didn’t rematch Catterall, why the fight is at Madison Square Garden, Lopez’s recent performances and comments, darts, and more.

Mike Malott around (35:25) discusses judging, UFC 289, getting onto the Vancouver card, the emotions he will have after the fight, his mental coach, his skydiving, and more.

Brendan Loughnane around (56:45) discusses his upcoming PFL 4 fight, his recent incredible plane ride, his last fight against Marlon Moraes, why he started using a mental coach, PFL’s rash of drug test failures, and more.

Chris Weidman around (1:15:48) discusses his long-awaited return at UFC 292, facing Brad Tavares, his leg injury, his memorable trip to England, if Aljamain Sterling was forced to fight in Boston, his TV work, Rubik’s cube, his ESPN doc, a recent golf outing with Luke Rockhold, and more.

Journalist Gareth Davies around (1:57:06) discusses classic stories with Ariel Helwani from the past, Michael Bisping, his relationship with Eddie Hearn, social media, how combat sports have changed, KSI, Conor McGregor, and more.

In the latest On the Nose around (3:12:56), Ariel Helwani discusses the legacy of Amanda Nunes, Bellator vs. PFL, Leon Edwards’ return, best fights never made, who would play everyone in The MMA Hour movie, and more.

The parlay pals around (3:38:42) then make their selection for this upcoming weekend, and GC makes his picks for UFC 289.

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