Good Morning Ariel & friends , first time long time. Just wanted to ask about your insight into the possibility of a Chicago card this year. I think it would make the most sense to hold Belal & Peña for a spring/summer card and do a PPV within the Legendary United Center in Chicago. The UFC currently has 2 Champs that train in Chicago (Peña & Belal) and would like your insight on if this is possible and if the UFC would be passing on a big opportunity to return to a huge market in Chicago.
I’ve been waiting so long for them to return to Chicago, or even somewhere near by. Like not even Detroit, Milwaukee, Indiana has hosted. The Midwest needs some love!
I’m saying bro! I feel like now is a great time to give Chicago a PPV with the 2 champs! Not coming back to such a HUGE market since 2019 feels like we are being punished for something. I might be biased but I think the United Center is a close 2nd to MSG in terms of being a legendary arena. So why shut us out?
Hi Ariel and crew. Do you think Conor McGregors legal trouble which is about a sexual assault is going to affect his return even more? To top it off his poor family what must they be going through?
It's time we settle this WindowGate conspiracy once and for all. Considering you've played into the fake window gimmick in the old studio and the fact we are living in an era of AI fakery excuse my skepticism. I am still not 100% convinced the window is real, I have seen the weather change etc but it could easily still be a screen. And how convenient it doesn't open?
There's one way to settle this. Take a picture or video right now from the window looking down to the street from a different angle than the one we see as viewers. Send it to the boys in the back and have them put it up on the screen as proof.
Love this new phase of the show and appreciate all of the weekly content.
After seeing Dana hangin' out with Trump last night, do we think it's possible for him to step away from his UFC duties to serve some sort of role on the presidential cabinet? If so, what would / could he do (press secretary, advisor, hype man?) and would Hunter Campbell be ready to serve as UFC president / CEO as soon as January?
Thanks for all you guys do! Awesome shows, love the Petesy addition. And Boys in the Back please never change that theme song, it is quickly finding its legs and becoming a star in its own right.
Random Dad question: Will you teach Walter and Oliver to drive when they come of age? (Sooner than you think!!)
Everyone loves to throw around the word “aura” when talking about fighters these days so I’m wondering if you could share some of your favorite positive aura moments.
I would like to offer up when Petr Yan completely silenced a crowd by snapping his fingers. Look that up if you haven’t seen that one it’s worth it
I hope you’re all doing great and I hope my question actually makes it on this week as I’ve wondered about this specific question for months now:
What has happened to Ariel’s coverage for the UFC weigh ins and will they ever make a return?
When I first started following you as a journalist, this was a true bonus in your coverage for me besides all the wonderful interviews you provide; the pacing, side points and facts you provided were always a treat for me in the earlier days and I would love it so much if these came back in any way tho I only feel like Ariel is the artisan for such a show, even if only for the huge PPVs to come.
Am I wishing on a star in asking if these will ever make a return as it was points and appearances like these that first made me a true fan of yours and I miss these so dearly even if it’s clear you’ve grown beyond such appearances with the new and improved shows you provide since growing past mmafighting and ESPN( which I’m so happy for!)
I very much love Frank and GC’s addition to the team but I can’t get this off my mind!
Hi Ariel and the Booth Boys. I am not giving up on the about the noticeable decline in KOs since the new gloves were introduced at UFC 302, So I thought I would do some number crunching. Thanks to Tapology, I have reviewed the past 18 months of UFC events. In the 20 UFC events since the new gloves, there have been 241 fights, 49 KO/TKOs =only 20% of fights ending in KO. In the 40 UFC events prior to the new gloves the metric is 502 fights 158 KO/TKOs = 31.5% This is starting to become a significant stat and other media outlets have been noticing. I have updated my spreadsheet and colour-coded the percentages. The 4-point moving average graph is also quite telling.
Hey Ariel, I find getting a good night of sleep hard to balance with work, what time do you guys go to bed at night? New York Ric seems like a guy who would have sleep apnea
If Micheal Chandler convincingly beats Charles Oliviera (currently ranked #2 at LW) at 309, would that solidify him as a number one contender and next up after Arman (assuming Islam wins)? What if Charles wins, could we see him finally rematch Islam?
Can we assume that Conor's lack of fights on the horizon, despite supposedly being healthy, is very much connected to his current court case in Ireland? Perhaps it's more a question for Petesy (excellent addition by the way!)
Hallo Ariel
Simple one : Where the hell is Gregor Gillespie ?
Greetings from Germany my man
Hey Lads - hope you are well.
You have a magic wand - you can make any boxing fight of fighters right now, what fights are you making?
My candidates are Usyk v Opetaia (at cruiser), Tank v Inoue, or KSI v Jake Paul (I know purists will hate me).
Benavidez v Canelo
Good Morning Ariel & friends , first time long time. Just wanted to ask about your insight into the possibility of a Chicago card this year. I think it would make the most sense to hold Belal & Peña for a spring/summer card and do a PPV within the Legendary United Center in Chicago. The UFC currently has 2 Champs that train in Chicago (Peña & Belal) and would like your insight on if this is possible and if the UFC would be passing on a big opportunity to return to a huge market in Chicago.
I’ve been waiting so long for them to return to Chicago, or even somewhere near by. Like not even Detroit, Milwaukee, Indiana has hosted. The Midwest needs some love!
I’m saying bro! I feel like now is a great time to give Chicago a PPV with the 2 champs! Not coming back to such a HUGE market since 2019 feels like we are being punished for something. I might be biased but I think the United Center is a close 2nd to MSG in terms of being a legendary arena. So why shut us out?
Hi Ariel and crew. Do you think Conor McGregors legal trouble which is about a sexual assault is going to affect his return even more? To top it off his poor family what must they be going through?
As always peace and love, peace and love.
Sup Ariel,
It's time we settle this WindowGate conspiracy once and for all. Considering you've played into the fake window gimmick in the old studio and the fact we are living in an era of AI fakery excuse my skepticism. I am still not 100% convinced the window is real, I have seen the weather change etc but it could easily still be a screen. And how convenient it doesn't open?
There's one way to settle this. Take a picture or video right now from the window looking down to the street from a different angle than the one we see as viewers. Send it to the boys in the back and have them put it up on the screen as proof.
I look forward to the truth.
Hello Ariel,
Thoughts on the Pat McAfee v Stephan A divide over at ESPN?
Also, can you have the team rank the following holidays in order?
- Christmas
- Thanksgiving
- New Years
- Fourth of July
Thanks,
Mr. Rat
What up Ariel & Crew,
Love this new phase of the show and appreciate all of the weekly content.
After seeing Dana hangin' out with Trump last night, do we think it's possible for him to step away from his UFC duties to serve some sort of role on the presidential cabinet? If so, what would / could he do (press secretary, advisor, hype man?) and would Hunter Campbell be ready to serve as UFC president / CEO as soon as January?
Thanks, as always.. and GO BILLS!
Hey Ariel!
Thanks for all you guys do! Awesome shows, love the Petesy addition. And Boys in the Back please never change that theme song, it is quickly finding its legs and becoming a star in its own right.
Random Dad question: Will you teach Walter and Oliver to drive when they come of age? (Sooner than you think!!)
Hello Ariel and crew
Everyone loves to throw around the word “aura” when talking about fighters these days so I’m wondering if you could share some of your favorite positive aura moments.
I would like to offer up when Petr Yan completely silenced a crowd by snapping his fingers. Look that up if you haven’t seen that one it’s worth it
Hello hello hello my friends!
I hope you’re all doing great and I hope my question actually makes it on this week as I’ve wondered about this specific question for months now:
What has happened to Ariel’s coverage for the UFC weigh ins and will they ever make a return?
When I first started following you as a journalist, this was a true bonus in your coverage for me besides all the wonderful interviews you provide; the pacing, side points and facts you provided were always a treat for me in the earlier days and I would love it so much if these came back in any way tho I only feel like Ariel is the artisan for such a show, even if only for the huge PPVs to come.
Am I wishing on a star in asking if these will ever make a return as it was points and appearances like these that first made me a true fan of yours and I miss these so dearly even if it’s clear you’ve grown beyond such appearances with the new and improved shows you provide since growing past mmafighting and ESPN( which I’m so happy for!)
I very much love Frank and GC’s addition to the team but I can’t get this off my mind!
Yours sincerely,
Ziko
Hi Ariel and the Booth Boys. I am not giving up on the about the noticeable decline in KOs since the new gloves were introduced at UFC 302, So I thought I would do some number crunching. Thanks to Tapology, I have reviewed the past 18 months of UFC events. In the 20 UFC events since the new gloves, there have been 241 fights, 49 KO/TKOs =only 20% of fights ending in KO. In the 40 UFC events prior to the new gloves the metric is 502 fights 158 KO/TKOs = 31.5% This is starting to become a significant stat and other media outlets have been noticing. I have updated my spreadsheet and colour-coded the percentages. The 4-point moving average graph is also quite telling.
https://ccgs-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jmarai_ccgs_wa_edu_au/EdqpgzD5DD1OmSS1vk82yXAB1zzJtBfW-47-G57DSouuvg?e=gKnRd6
Do you have anymore idea on why matchroom/Eddie Hearn have no involvement in the promotion of Taylor x Serrano 2?
Hey Ariel, I find getting a good night of sleep hard to balance with work, what time do you guys go to bed at night? New York Ric seems like a guy who would have sleep apnea
Ariel and the boys,
If Micheal Chandler convincingly beats Charles Oliviera (currently ranked #2 at LW) at 309, would that solidify him as a number one contender and next up after Arman (assuming Islam wins)? What if Charles wins, could we see him finally rematch Islam?
Thumbs up to the chat.
Ireallyluvthisshit
Did Turki ever try to ever broker peace between you and Dana?
Hi Ariel and Crew,
Can we assume that Conor's lack of fights on the horizon, despite supposedly being healthy, is very much connected to his current court case in Ireland? Perhaps it's more a question for Petesy (excellent addition by the way!)
All the best,
Craig