You guys were talking about the roast of Tom Brady on Monday’s show. Ariel, if you had a roast of yourself, who would you invite? Rampage Jackson would be an obvious one. Perhaps Action Bronson? Let me know who else!
I’m glad the MMA Hour is back, I was very bored for the last 2 weeks.
Ariel, how was it being on Morning Kombat last week in Las Vegas?? I gotta say a reboot of the mma beat with you, Luke, bc, chuck and maybe sprinkle in some GC and NY Ric would be pretty fucking epic.
why is france having such a moment right now for mma/wwe? I have been in awe, why isn't the biggest promotion in the world focusing more on france/europe. Love brazil but the crowds get worse there every event, I for one enjoy electric atmosphere as part of my viewing experience.
Just had a question on whether you think fighters should be allowed to bet on themselves to win in a fight? Obviously one of the most recent examples is Ryan Garcia winning ‘$10 million’ on himself, however, he did miss weight by 3 pounds and failed drug tests. Not saying this was intentional from him but other fighters could look at this going forward and give themselves every possible advantage to try and win big money wise. What are your thoughts?
Ariel - I believe you mentioned you own and play the WWE 2K24 game. I do as well. As a matter of fact, I absolutely love playing it with my son (13) Broderik. We have downloaded, from the Creator Mode, numerous UFC fighters and put them in Royal Rumbles. It is the EST, if you know what I mean (shout out to previous IN STUDIO GUEST Bianca Belair.) Do you own or have played UFC 5 yet? I do and I have to say that it is NOWHERE near as good a game as the WWE game and gets boring pretty quickly. So my question for the crew, have you played either/both games and what do you think, and do you have a preference if you played both. Glad you're all back! Love the content. Thanks.
What’s the craic Ariel, gc, frank, ric and the rest of the crew. I have 2 questions this week one is your instagram comments on the Paul Hughes interview were crazy all these fucking Americans calling anyone with an accent a Conor wannabe is this Dana’s bots?
And my second question is I have recently been listening to the audio only version of the show because I’m working nights, whereas before I always liked the visual too what are the audio only people missing? Thanks for the entertainment u guys help me get through the week more than u know much respect.
We missed you while you were away and are glad to have you guys back killing it. Shoutout to Heelwani for coverage on DAZN over the weekend for the Canelo/Munguia fight and props to the whole team for an Amazing show on Monday - especially loved the interview with Dustin Poirier as he always delivers inspiration. Impossible not to root for that man.
My question is about the upcoming Lomachenko / Kambosos Jr. fight on Saturday, very curious to see how you guys view the fight itself, the stakes for both fighters, and who needs the victory more.
As always, thank you for everything you do for the fight community, fighters and fight fans.
I noticed you went about a full week without “taking to Twitter” and “breaking your silence”! Just wondering how you handled the absence from social media and do you see yourself doing it more in the future?
Second time writing for OTN (let’s get selected this time).
Ariel,
Great work covering boxing for DAZN. It must’ve been great covering Canelo for the first time. Easy work, masterclass boxing.
A story that went under the radar in US media was Canelo during fight week had a Mexican broadcaster/journalist from TUDN credentials revoked (David Faitelson). Apparently someone else from DAZN (Ricardo Celis).
What are your thoughts on this? Any inside? Did you know about this? Very curious to get your perspective since you’ve gone through (maybe going through) something like this in the past.
Ariel replies here :)
Second question. What’s your relationship with Max Kellerman? Though boxing is thriving, he is surely missed. I think he’d be a great guest for you (just like the legendary Lampley) a few months ago.
Hey Ariel, longtime fan, fellow journalist and jew - when people used to ask me who i would want to have dinner with, dead or alive, i would always say you. you blocked me on twitter because i responded to one of your tweets saying "i love you but need less of this pro wrestling garbage, put it on your personal channel". I respect the athletic feats of pro wrestlers and probably couldve chose better wording, but from my vantage point, the show is called "The MMA Hour". Just wondering, when did you become softer than charmin?
HI Ariel! Loved DP's interview on Monday. He's my favorite guest, and it's not even close. How much of an advantage do you think his previous title fight with Khabib will give him? Challengers often looked stunned in the cage when Khabib or Islam get them up against the fence. With 15+ minutes of experience in the cage with Khabib, does this give DP any sort of advantage compared to previous challengers?
It is with great joy and sadness that I report our very own GC has graduated to the ranks of stardom that I can no longer earn his reply. I have a package to send to you all and am hoping to confirm delivery address. Please assist and be sure to give GC some proper shit. 😉 Y’all are amazing and I love to see the crew ascending. 🚀
Does it ever get super tough when you know a fight is done but it’s been told to you in confidence and then you get on the show and have to speculate with the gang and not give it away? Or other times you have had to play dumb?
Welcome back gang!
You guys were talking about the roast of Tom Brady on Monday’s show. Ariel, if you had a roast of yourself, who would you invite? Rampage Jackson would be an obvious one. Perhaps Action Bronson? Let me know who else!
I’m glad the MMA Hour is back, I was very bored for the last 2 weeks.
Am Israel Chai,
Adam
Fav segment of the week!!
Ariel, how was it being on Morning Kombat last week in Las Vegas?? I gotta say a reboot of the mma beat with you, Luke, bc, chuck and maybe sprinkle in some GC and NY Ric would be pretty fucking epic.
Nice to have you all back.
why is france having such a moment right now for mma/wwe? I have been in awe, why isn't the biggest promotion in the world focusing more on france/europe. Love brazil but the crowds get worse there every event, I for one enjoy electric atmosphere as part of my viewing experience.
in frank we trust
-meow
they keep having events in brazil, but leaving out their biggest star in charles olivera and poatan. it's like leaving out islam in a abu dhabi card
Hey Ariel please ask Anthony Smith why Bisping is such a prick towards you
Good old Canadian/English banter. I would not put so much seriousness behind it. His channel is full of banter.
he think he's cool because he commentates slap fighting
Hello Ariel
Just had a question on whether you think fighters should be allowed to bet on themselves to win in a fight? Obviously one of the most recent examples is Ryan Garcia winning ‘$10 million’ on himself, however, he did miss weight by 3 pounds and failed drug tests. Not saying this was intentional from him but other fighters could look at this going forward and give themselves every possible advantage to try and win big money wise. What are your thoughts?
Thanks
Jake
Ariel - I believe you mentioned you own and play the WWE 2K24 game. I do as well. As a matter of fact, I absolutely love playing it with my son (13) Broderik. We have downloaded, from the Creator Mode, numerous UFC fighters and put them in Royal Rumbles. It is the EST, if you know what I mean (shout out to previous IN STUDIO GUEST Bianca Belair.) Do you own or have played UFC 5 yet? I do and I have to say that it is NOWHERE near as good a game as the WWE game and gets boring pretty quickly. So my question for the crew, have you played either/both games and what do you think, and do you have a preference if you played both. Glad you're all back! Love the content. Thanks.
Don’t ever leave us again!!
What’s the craic Ariel, gc, frank, ric and the rest of the crew. I have 2 questions this week one is your instagram comments on the Paul Hughes interview were crazy all these fucking Americans calling anyone with an accent a Conor wannabe is this Dana’s bots?
And my second question is I have recently been listening to the audio only version of the show because I’m working nights, whereas before I always liked the visual too what are the audio only people missing? Thanks for the entertainment u guys help me get through the week more than u know much respect.
Welcome Back Ariel and the Boys!
We missed you while you were away and are glad to have you guys back killing it. Shoutout to Heelwani for coverage on DAZN over the weekend for the Canelo/Munguia fight and props to the whole team for an Amazing show on Monday - especially loved the interview with Dustin Poirier as he always delivers inspiration. Impossible not to root for that man.
My question is about the upcoming Lomachenko / Kambosos Jr. fight on Saturday, very curious to see how you guys view the fight itself, the stakes for both fighters, and who needs the victory more.
As always, thank you for everything you do for the fight community, fighters and fight fans.
Eric
If Conor wins rather easily vs Chandler, how do you predict the UFC handles Conor’s contract/negotiations?
In your opinion, does Conor being part owner of BKFC have a significant effect on his relationship with the UFC?
Thanks!
Ariel! Welcome Back!
I noticed you went about a full week without “taking to Twitter” and “breaking your silence”! Just wondering how you handled the absence from social media and do you see yourself doing it more in the future?
Glad to have you and the crew back in our lives!
Chris
Welcome back guys. You were surely missed.
Second time writing for OTN (let’s get selected this time).
Ariel,
Great work covering boxing for DAZN. It must’ve been great covering Canelo for the first time. Easy work, masterclass boxing.
A story that went under the radar in US media was Canelo during fight week had a Mexican broadcaster/journalist from TUDN credentials revoked (David Faitelson). Apparently someone else from DAZN (Ricardo Celis).
What are your thoughts on this? Any inside? Did you know about this? Very curious to get your perspective since you’ve gone through (maybe going through) something like this in the past.
Ariel replies here :)
Second question. What’s your relationship with Max Kellerman? Though boxing is thriving, he is surely missed. I think he’d be a great guest for you (just like the legendary Lampley) a few months ago.
Thanks.
Hey Ariel, longtime fan, fellow journalist and jew - when people used to ask me who i would want to have dinner with, dead or alive, i would always say you. you blocked me on twitter because i responded to one of your tweets saying "i love you but need less of this pro wrestling garbage, put it on your personal channel". I respect the athletic feats of pro wrestlers and probably couldve chose better wording, but from my vantage point, the show is called "The MMA Hour". Just wondering, when did you become softer than charmin?
HI Ariel! Loved DP's interview on Monday. He's my favorite guest, and it's not even close. How much of an advantage do you think his previous title fight with Khabib will give him? Challengers often looked stunned in the cage when Khabib or Islam get them up against the fence. With 15+ minutes of experience in the cage with Khabib, does this give DP any sort of advantage compared to previous challengers?
Question:
I am assuming you saw mma in your dream, what was the best fight you ever saw while sleeping?
I loved dreaming about Sam Alvey submitting Bones via twister.
Cheers!
Ariel 🤓,
It is with great joy and sadness that I report our very own GC has graduated to the ranks of stardom that I can no longer earn his reply. I have a package to send to you all and am hoping to confirm delivery address. Please assist and be sure to give GC some proper shit. 😉 Y’all are amazing and I love to see the crew ascending. 🚀
You know yourself.
-Tayshaun8888
Hey!
Does it ever get super tough when you know a fight is done but it’s been told to you in confidence and then you get on the show and have to speculate with the gang and not give it away? Or other times you have had to play dumb?
Glad you are back!