Happy Wednesday! Time for another edition of “On the Nose” on today’s episode of “The MMA Hour.” Hit me with your best questions below. You know the drill. Everything and anything goes. Questions only available to paid subscribers. Sorry, them’s the rules. And try to keep them short and sweet, if possible.
What has been either the weirdest or most awkward fan interaction?
With you doing the showtime broadcast next week, any chance of you doing anything with the morning kombat guys? Always loved you and Luke on the mma beat and I feel like Heelwani and BC would make for great tv
Since you're having Uncle Chael on today I have to ask:
Is he really that bad at pronouncing fighter names, or is it part of his gimmick? The way he butchers Jiří Procházka's name is a work of art. Jerry Provider?
What is going on with Leon Edwards? Dana said his next fight won’t be with Usman. Does that mean he’s fighting on the London card in a no.1 contender fight and if so against who? Who else at 170 could possibly be more deserving of a title shot than Leon? It’s ridiculous.
Last Saturday's Ringer MMA Greenroom after the Aldo fight was absolutely epic!! Are we ever going to get an Ariel Unfiltered or Helwani After Dark segment?! Another side of Heelwani showed himself that night and he is not a force to be reckoned with!! Rip Zeze 😂😂😂 Can't wait for the next one on Friday morning!
I’m curious about some of the regular cage-side fans at the UFC PPVs - I’m thinking specifically of the people sitting to Mark Ratner’s right, wearing the red headphones. Are they part of ownership or just super fans?
Time to know how the sausage is made. To answer your question on how I attempt to get first every week is that it starts from the Wednesday episode. Throughout the week I’ll write down random questions that come to mind in my notes. Tuesday night I select the question that I am most interested in (not always the best question I have written down) and set an alarm for the morning (5:00 AM for me 7:00 AM eastern). Once my alarm rings in the morning and the link is live I simply copy & paste, post, and then start my day.
Dustin Poirier in a recent Q&A revealed if he were to win the belt on Saturday he would like to move up and challenge Usman. Poirier has flirted with the move to welterweight before when trying to set up fights with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Now I’d be remiss if on “National Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day” I didn’t ask the following question. Let’s time travel to 2022, win or lose this weekend is Poirier’s next fight at welterweight?
AND TELL GC IM COMING FOR THAT SPOT ON THE WALL!!!
Hello Ariel. To follow up on your question from Monday about the Hornets/Pelicans history, Charlotte did inherit their history from the original Hornets when they got the name back from New Orleans as part of the deal. Essentially New Orleans became the expansion franchise even though the Charlotte Bobcats were the expansion team at the time.
Now for my question: Since Nate Diaz has expressed no interest in fighting Chimaev, does that mean he turned down the offer to fight him and will have his UFC contract extended? Or has there not been an “official” offer yet? Can you share some insight into how that works?
Good morning Ariel, my question this week is about Sean 1’Malley. At what point do we see him start to fight higher ranked guys? I know Paiva was ranked at one point but not currently. With his route of fighting unranked fighters because it pays the same will he actually ever come close to fighting for the belt? I can’t believe he has already been in the UFC for 4 years. If you would of told me 4 years ago he would not be top 10 in 2021 I wouldn’t of believed you.
This weeks handicapped hot take for you and it shouldn’t even be a hot take. Charlie olives is going to beat Jolie’s husband inside the distance this weekend to retain the belt!
Also if I send GC a signed headshot what are the chances he hangs it up behind him?
Your memory is quite impressive. Your ability to put names, dates, and events together so quickly makes you unique among MMA media personalities. We are quickly approaching 50 events at the Apex. Do you think this will have long-term consequences for your ability to recall what has happened over the last two years? Or do you have a photographic memory?
Favorite segment of the week!!
2 quick questions:
What has been either the weirdest or most awkward fan interaction?
With you doing the showtime broadcast next week, any chance of you doing anything with the morning kombat guys? Always loved you and Luke on the mma beat and I feel like Heelwani and BC would make for great tv
Since you're having Uncle Chael on today I have to ask:
Is he really that bad at pronouncing fighter names, or is it part of his gimmick? The way he butchers Jiří Procházka's name is a work of art. Jerry Provider?
Hey Ariel!
What is going on with Leon Edwards? Dana said his next fight won’t be with Usman. Does that mean he’s fighting on the London card in a no.1 contender fight and if so against who? Who else at 170 could possibly be more deserving of a title shot than Leon? It’s ridiculous.
As we reunited with Chael today, walk us through the emotions of watching Him, DC or any other fighter you’ve grown to be close friends with fight
Does Cody get a Flyweight title shot with a win this weekend?
Good Afternoon Ariel!
Last Saturday's Ringer MMA Greenroom after the Aldo fight was absolutely epic!! Are we ever going to get an Ariel Unfiltered or Helwani After Dark segment?! Another side of Heelwani showed himself that night and he is not a force to be reckoned with!! Rip Zeze 😂😂😂 Can't wait for the next one on Friday morning!
Have a great show & day!
Hey Ariel. What is more likely? Anderson Silva's next fight takes place in a ring, a cage, or a triangle?
I’m curious about some of the regular cage-side fans at the UFC PPVs - I’m thinking specifically of the people sitting to Mark Ratner’s right, wearing the red headphones. Are they part of ownership or just super fans?
👋 Hola Ariel!!!
Time to know how the sausage is made. To answer your question on how I attempt to get first every week is that it starts from the Wednesday episode. Throughout the week I’ll write down random questions that come to mind in my notes. Tuesday night I select the question that I am most interested in (not always the best question I have written down) and set an alarm for the morning (5:00 AM for me 7:00 AM eastern). Once my alarm rings in the morning and the link is live I simply copy & paste, post, and then start my day.
Dustin Poirier in a recent Q&A revealed if he were to win the belt on Saturday he would like to move up and challenge Usman. Poirier has flirted with the move to welterweight before when trying to set up fights with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Now I’d be remiss if on “National Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day” I didn’t ask the following question. Let’s time travel to 2022, win or lose this weekend is Poirier’s next fight at welterweight?
AND TELL GC IM COMING FOR THAT SPOT ON THE WALL!!!
Viva Heelwani 🦹🏻♂️
If you died and had to have one active UFC fighter marry your wife and help raise your kids who would you choose?
Hello Ariel. To follow up on your question from Monday about the Hornets/Pelicans history, Charlotte did inherit their history from the original Hornets when they got the name back from New Orleans as part of the deal. Essentially New Orleans became the expansion franchise even though the Charlotte Bobcats were the expansion team at the time.
Now for my question: Since Nate Diaz has expressed no interest in fighting Chimaev, does that mean he turned down the offer to fight him and will have his UFC contract extended? Or has there not been an “official” offer yet? Can you share some insight into how that works?
Good morning Ariel, my question this week is about Sean 1’Malley. At what point do we see him start to fight higher ranked guys? I know Paiva was ranked at one point but not currently. With his route of fighting unranked fighters because it pays the same will he actually ever come close to fighting for the belt? I can’t believe he has already been in the UFC for 4 years. If you would of told me 4 years ago he would not be top 10 in 2021 I wouldn’t of believed you.
This weeks handicapped hot take for you and it shouldn’t even be a hot take. Charlie olives is going to beat Jolie’s husband inside the distance this weekend to retain the belt!
Also if I send GC a signed headshot what are the chances he hangs it up behind him?
Much love - Zack
How do you feel about khabib saying you can’t have two primes but in the other hand promoting his promotion off the backs of past their prime legends?
Hello Ariel,
Your memory is quite impressive. Your ability to put names, dates, and events together so quickly makes you unique among MMA media personalities. We are quickly approaching 50 events at the Apex. Do you think this will have long-term consequences for your ability to recall what has happened over the last two years? Or do you have a photographic memory?
Thanks for the positive vibes every week.
Ariel, has anyone ever asked you to pay them to be on your show? And if so what was your reaction
Shalom! Much love Ariel, but GO PATS BABY 😄