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You talk a lot about loyalty and how important it is to you. Where does that come from? Who taught you about the value of being loyal?

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👋 Hola Ariel!!!

First off thank you Mama Nose for blessing us with your appearance on The Ringer MMA Show last week!

The legendary Cris Cyborg makes another walk into the cage this weekend at Bellator 271 as she looks to successfully defend her featherweight belt.

Cyborg x Rousey is a dream fight we as MMA fans never got to see play out. At the peak of both woman’s careers, who do you see winning a 5 round catch weight (140 lbs) fight?

Viva Heelwani 🦹🏻‍♂️

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Oh my. I came in last minute and stole the first question, sorry El Cubano

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Oh my. I came in last minute and stole the first question, sorry El Cubano

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Oh my. I came in last minute and stole the first question, sorry El Cubano

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question, sorry El Cubano

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question.

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question.

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question.

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question.

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question.

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Oh my. I somehow came in last minute and stole the first question.

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Think your phone glitched Louis

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Oh my 😂 RIP to El Cubano’s inbox

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Hahaha

*his phone at 2am *DING* *DING*, ETC.

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Where does Trevor Wittman’s night at 268 stand among all time coaching performances? 3 fighters in the main event, 2 for belts, one basically a #1 contender bout, all come out as winners.

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With the gridlock in the 170# division caused by Usman’s dominance do you think this adds more validity to the argument for 165 and 175 pound divisions?

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What do you think of Nate vs Conor 3 being a Boxing Match? Either under the UFC Banner or after Nate's last UFC fight. Boxing could be a better option with Conor's compromised Leg. And they could both stick it to Jake Paul in the Process.

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Hell no

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When will the Housecat make an appearance on the MMA Hour? (Unannounced I’m sure)

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Do you think there is any truth to Colby's "juiceman" claims for Usman? He does have a crazy pace and looks jacked but maybe that's just decades of hard work.

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Colby is a clown and a sore loser just like his idol

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Where was Herb Dean on the weekend? Who is the best current mma ref past and present. Also best judge?

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Considering the LW division at the moment with DP vs olivera and gaethe as the #1 contender spot. What kind of performance does Beneil Dariush need to be the #1 contender and with whom Islam M, Michael chandler, RDA? Where is the love for #4 ranked LW let's not forget that the current Champ beat Ferguson for a title shot? Islam can ✋wait.

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Would he come on the show? Even though he's with Dominance MMA?

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ARIEL, Colby claims he walks around at 180lbs. Similar to Dustin right. Is a move to 155lbs Colbys quickest route back to a title fight? If Poirier or Gaethje wins the belt, the rivalry with Colby is already there. If neither is champ Colby would No1 with a win vs either guy.

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ARIEL, Colby claims he walks around at 180lbs. Similar to Conor, Khabib and Dustin right. Is a move to 155lbs Colbys quickest route back to a title fight? If Poirier or Gaethje wins the belt, the rivalry with Colby is already there. Even if they aren't champ, he could fight either guy and be No1 contender with a win.

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I have an idea, 185: Khamzat vs Alex Pereira. Both relatively new, both potential stars. I think Alex's BJJ would be his weakness but standing up, oooooeeee!

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My guy, can breakingT do a limited run of the Heelwani shirt but the design is updated reflects the damage suffered to the mask?

Kind of my favourite thing about the mask gimmick now.

We been out here, those 10-7s don’t come for free. IYKYK

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Do you think I’m professional combat sports fans shouldn’t hear what fighters say to say to each other to keep the heat?

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SHAHT AHT ARIEL!! Can we get the All time leader in tackles AJ HAWK!! for the green bay packers on the Helwani Show???

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Ariel, would you be opposed to open scoring becoming like the NFLs Challenge Flag? Can only be used in between rounds. Each corner gets one open scoring opportunity throughout the fight. This would mostly benefit 5 round fights I believe because with 3 round fights each corner would use it during the end of the second round. With every 5 round fight they could potentially use it prior to champions rounds.

I want to know what Thug Nose things about it! Thanks for all your amazing interviews and guest on the shows it keeps me going everyday when I’m delivering the mail!

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