You mentioned again this week about your pride in Syracuse and the Newhouse School. I was wondering if you have ever been asked to come speak at Syracuse, either for an event or for a class? Secondly, if you had a chance to be a guest speaker for a class or host a one day seminar for journalism students, what topic would you want to cover with them? Thanks!
Rics takes have seemed to be aging real poorly. Saying, unequivocally, that Ank will not beat Alex in a striking battle. He was talking with so much conviction and certainty like he had seen the future. He said “if he strikes for 25 minutes with Alex, he will lose”. My man… What do you have to say? Why not just say these things with less certainty just in case this happens?
I have a matchmaking suggestion I'd love to hear your thoughts on, including how likely it is to happen.
Ortega mentioned wanting to move up to 155, and with no one seemingly eager to fight Gamrot, this matchup could be a perfect fit for both. Plus, it would make for an incredibly exciting fight!
The Tate brothers got the VIP cageside treatment, along with a personal greeting from Dana, at both the UFC and PowerSlap events this weekend, which felt like yet another low. I'm by absolutely no means a raging lefty/liberal, but I'm getting pretty sick of the constant right-wing stuff at literally every PPV event now. There's not even an election coming up!
I feel like my disdain for the product is starting to compete with my love for the sport (possibly coupled with the lack of stars). Do you ever see a scenario where other factors like these could affect your love for the sport?
You don't and shouldn't need to be a "raging lefty/liberal" to see that something has gone terribly wrong when accused sex traffickers receive better promotion and PR from the company than their fighters do.
Ariel - The UFC 6 game is slated to drop October of this year. Poatan was chosen as the cover fighter and with his loss the curse continues. Do you think the UFC switches gears and goes with someone else? Also, do you think there will be a DLC to make Trump a fighter? Do you think he would walk out with the Russian flag? Thanks love the show
....also a BITB MST3K style show watching some old fight cards would be great! Chama!
Since UFC 313 was free, how does Poatan earn PPV points? Did ESPN screw him?
This raises a similar question about the UFC’s future. As far as we know, PPVs might disappear next year, or their numbers could keep declining. Will future champions simply make less money, or will their contracts be revised to compensate for the lack of PPV revenue?
If Hunter is listening, he can fly me out to 314 and we can discuss more of my great ideas.
Ariel - I have to say On Air Jordan's On air debut left a lot to be desired. I was not impressed by his performance, to say the least. Q- It was jokingly mentioned last week about GC sparring Sean Brady if he loses. I loved the thought and honestly think GC would be down, if it's in good fun and done safely. May I suggest GC lightly spars some the other members of the crew for our entertainment? I would love to see it and I think GC is evolving to Super Saiyan mode in the future. Fun to watch. Thank you all!
There is a lot of talk about new media deals for the UFC as their contract with ESPN comes to an end. As a fan in the UK, I’m wondering if you have any information about the TNT deal here? Currently only a few events a year are PPV, which makes sense when they often begin at 3am. All the talk of splitting fight night and PPV deals between media outlets has me wondering if something similar might happen here, resulting in more events being PPV for the UK audience. I’m not sure how UK fans will feel about paying for monthly PPV events, above the TNT subscription, which they are likely to fall asleep during if there is a lull in action.
Guys I have to just say that segment with GC, Ade, and on-air Jordan on the bike was pure cinema. Definitely one of the all time moments from the show. I was on the edge of my seat rooting for GC like I had money on it.
My question this week is for Ariel. How would you make your ideal boxing league? What parts would you take from the existing models in both ufc and boxing that would be most ideal and would would you add? Belts? Less weight classes? Really curious how and why you would run something as big as that given your experience and knowledge in the game.
P.S. shout out to Petesy he’s my new favorite on this new edition. Always on-point analysis with a sprinkle of humor from a stand up dude with a great personality. Keep killing it man you’ve really stepped up and added a great part to an already great show.
I know you don't pay fighters for interviews, but when you bring on a Fabiano to do translation work, is he getting paid? or is he just doing a favor for the show?
Hey Ariel,
You mentioned again this week about your pride in Syracuse and the Newhouse School. I was wondering if you have ever been asked to come speak at Syracuse, either for an event or for a class? Secondly, if you had a chance to be a guest speaker for a class or host a one day seminar for journalism students, what topic would you want to cover with them? Thanks!
Rics takes have seemed to be aging real poorly. Saying, unequivocally, that Ank will not beat Alex in a striking battle. He was talking with so much conviction and certainty like he had seen the future. He said “if he strikes for 25 minutes with Alex, he will lose”. My man… What do you have to say? Why not just say these things with less certainty just in case this happens?
Haha was thinking this. He also said Tatiana would dominate Zhang. He thinks he’s Mystic Mac
He’s got some of the worst takes ever
Hi Ariel,
I have a matchmaking suggestion I'd love to hear your thoughts on, including how likely it is to happen.
Ortega mentioned wanting to move up to 155, and with no one seemingly eager to fight Gamrot, this matchup could be a perfect fit for both. Plus, it would make for an incredibly exciting fight!
I like it.
Hello Ariel, quick one,
Wondering if you think Chuck Mindenhall would have a promising career in BKFC, his aura alone would leave his opponents concussed
Ariel, does Frank work too much?
Monday to late Saturday night…. The man deserves a raise and some appreciation.
P.S. I will be listening to this episode on Sunday running the Barcelona marathon, let’s hope it’s a good episode!
don't forget that he also side hustles as a DJ.
This is like telling Hunter that JBJ deserves more money, Lenz is all locked up.
Hi Ariel and crew,
The Tate brothers got the VIP cageside treatment, along with a personal greeting from Dana, at both the UFC and PowerSlap events this weekend, which felt like yet another low. I'm by absolutely no means a raging lefty/liberal, but I'm getting pretty sick of the constant right-wing stuff at literally every PPV event now. There's not even an election coming up!
I feel like my disdain for the product is starting to compete with my love for the sport (possibly coupled with the lack of stars). Do you ever see a scenario where other factors like these could affect your love for the sport?
Best
Craig
You don't and shouldn't need to be a "raging lefty/liberal" to see that something has gone terribly wrong when accused sex traffickers receive better promotion and PR from the company than their fighters do.
You're absolutely right, but it seems like anyone who objects or finds this stuff disgusting gets labelled thus.
There is a HUGE difference between being accused of something and being convicted of something.
Weird take buddy defending da sex traffickers your weird buddy 🤓🖕
Get out of the way guys! I’ll take the bullet for you! Go sex traffic more! ……. Kinda weird buddy kinda weird 😳
Ariel - The UFC 6 game is slated to drop October of this year. Poatan was chosen as the cover fighter and with his loss the curse continues. Do you think the UFC switches gears and goes with someone else? Also, do you think there will be a DLC to make Trump a fighter? Do you think he would walk out with the Russian flag? Thanks love the show
....also a BITB MST3K style show watching some old fight cards would be great! Chama!
I enjoyed reading the first half of this comment.
Also, Wani, DLC = Downloadable Content (extra stuff)
Hey Ariel and crew,
Are you and the boys buying or selling on the following:
Pereira goes winless in 2025
The fighting nerds stay undefeated in 2025
Dillon Danis goes 2-0 in the next few months
Conor Mcgregor goes winless for the rest of his career(all combat sports)
Jon Jones never fights again
Bryce Mitchell fights for a UFC title
Ilia doesn't fight for the Lightweight title in 2025
Hola Ariel and the BITB! Anybody on the team watching Severance?👀 Would any of you want to do the severance procedure? My guess is Frank says yes
Let’s talk finance!
Since UFC 313 was free, how does Poatan earn PPV points? Did ESPN screw him?
This raises a similar question about the UFC’s future. As far as we know, PPVs might disappear next year, or their numbers could keep declining. Will future champions simply make less money, or will their contracts be revised to compensate for the lack of PPV revenue?
If Hunter is listening, he can fly me out to 314 and we can discuss more of my great ideas.
Ariel - I have to say On Air Jordan's On air debut left a lot to be desired. I was not impressed by his performance, to say the least. Q- It was jokingly mentioned last week about GC sparring Sean Brady if he loses. I loved the thought and honestly think GC would be down, if it's in good fun and done safely. May I suggest GC lightly spars some the other members of the crew for our entertainment? I would love to see it and I think GC is evolving to Super Saiyan mode in the future. Fun to watch. Thank you all!
GC vs Ariel please 🙏
Hi Ariel,
There is a lot of talk about new media deals for the UFC as their contract with ESPN comes to an end. As a fan in the UK, I’m wondering if you have any information about the TNT deal here? Currently only a few events a year are PPV, which makes sense when they often begin at 3am. All the talk of splitting fight night and PPV deals between media outlets has me wondering if something similar might happen here, resulting in more events being PPV for the UK audience. I’m not sure how UK fans will feel about paying for monthly PPV events, above the TNT subscription, which they are likely to fall asleep during if there is a lull in action.
Thanks
Guys I have to just say that segment with GC, Ade, and on-air Jordan on the bike was pure cinema. Definitely one of the all time moments from the show. I was on the edge of my seat rooting for GC like I had money on it.
My question this week is for Ariel. How would you make your ideal boxing league? What parts would you take from the existing models in both ufc and boxing that would be most ideal and would would you add? Belts? Less weight classes? Really curious how and why you would run something as big as that given your experience and knowledge in the game.
P.S. shout out to Petesy he’s my new favorite on this new edition. Always on-point analysis with a sprinkle of humor from a stand up dude with a great personality. Keep killing it man you’ve really stepped up and added a great part to an already great show.
Great question! and I also loved the Aviron stuff
Thank you. Yes, classic!
Hey Ariel,
I know you don't pay fighters for interviews, but when you bring on a Fabiano to do translation work, is he getting paid? or is he just doing a favor for the show?
If he is getting paid, who pays him?
Ariel I have a simple question, how do you justify having Francis in your top 10 pfp and not Belal?
Hey Ariel and the boys,
Who wins in sparring NY Ric or GC? Mysterious Frank or On Air Jordan? Chuck Mindenhall or Jesus Christ?
Love the show and thank you for all the content.
GC dusts Ric and Frank would handle Jordan.
No reply about the man in the hat vs the man on the cross?