Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till, Tom Aspinall, Paige VanZant, Gable Steveson, Dan Hardy, John Gooden, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Gable Steveson around (4:22) discusses his latest NCAA title, if it’s better than his Olympic gold medal, his viral moment at NCAA championships, if he’s officially retired, if he’ll compete at the 2024 Olympics, what he heard from Brock Lesnar after his NCAA win, when his WWE career will start, if he will ever do MMA, and more.

John Gooden around (31:37) breaks down UFC London, if he felt rusty after his long layoff, what it was like to call the fights with Michael Bisping, if he struggled without calling events during the pandemic, why he got emotional during his Paul Craig call, and more.

Paige VanZant around (1:03:22) discusses her move to AEW, what drew her to pro wrestling, if she talked to the WWE, if she will return to bare knuckle boxing, what it was like being in the corner during her husband’s Bellator title fight, and more.

Dan Hardy around (1:31:13) discusses UFC London, the impressive stars from the event, the future of Paddy Pimblett, if it was a mistake for Dan Hooker to drop to featherweight, if he will return to boxing, and more.

Tom Aspinall around (2:04:02) discusses his performance at UFC London, why he didn’t book an afterparty for the fight, if he was nervous, GSP commenting on his picture, his finish, how he’s different, if he will get Tai Tuivasa next, and more.

Darren Till and Khamzat Chimaev around (2:56:18) discuss their friendship, if they will ever fight each other, Chimaev’s title aspirations in 170 pounds and 185 pounds, Chimaev’s upcoming fight against Gilbert Burns, and much more.

GC and Helwani around (3:21:20) discuss best bets for UFC Columbus this upcoming weekend.

In the latest edition of On the Nose around (3:38:50), Ariel Helwani discusses the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns fight at UFC 273, tips to watch a UFC fight, the Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington alleged incident, Paddy Pimblett’s pay for UFC London, and more.

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