A quote GC has mentioned before……I wish there was a way to know you're in "the good old days", before you've actually left them - Andy Bernard
Ariel, you appear to be in the peak of your career in this uncrowned era, but as we’ve heard many times before from UFC champs, the belt doesn’t always bring the happiness they thought it would. As they say, heavy lies the crown. When were you the happiest in your career, when were your “good old days”?
Would you be open to having the boys from Morning Kombat be in-studio guests? They’re local-ish guys and it would make for an awesome cross-over episode.
Two hard hitters that you will most likely shy away from answering…
You say it’s so distasteful for Dana to publicly shit on fighters such as Arman but then here you are fishing for Nicksick to publicly shit on Strickland because it benefits you and the show. Not to mention you’ve been on a “shitting on Strickland” tour.
Petesy just said he hasn’t had a drink in so long including all of January but he was drinking a cocktail on the award show in January…. What do you have to say for yourself?
I'll start with the elephant in the room this week- How come there is no HelwaniVision this week for The Last Crescendo? DAZN screwed the pooch.
Speaking of Elephants and pooches- It's time. It's time for The AH Show to become a true talk show, and that will only happen with real, Live, Animal Expert in studio.
Talking with Olivera about horses, Cannonier and Fluffy about chickens is fine. But we need a real live animal- Pooping on your desk, licking NYR's gout and challenging Frank to mic it up properly.
I recommend Jessi Knudsen Castañeda from Animal Wonders.
Love the show! But it's not a proper talk show- yet.
The 4 Nations concept seems fitting for “International Fight Week.” Do you think the UFC will ever go back to making IFW more than just any other PPV? Maybe a decent Fight Night the Wednesday before? Any suggestions you and the crew would have to upgrade IFW and make it more of a Wrestlemania for the UFC, other than stacking the card with great fights?
P.S, I think Brian Campbell would post you up on the court.
The other night I had a crappy meal at a restaurant which I considered sending back but decided against it because there was nothing objectively wrong, it just wasn’t good. So my question is which of you guys would send food back and which just smile happily when they ask how everything is?
My guess is Ariel and Frank would, GC and Ric wouldn’t, Petesy doesn’t have this problem because he just drinks when out.
When you first started working on the show with Ariel, were you surprised or did you expect having so much on-air time just being the “audio guy?” Did you like it or did it take time to get used to?
Thanks as always for all the great content!
P.S. I also went skiing this past weekend and I feel your pain Ariel!
Last week, you mentioned that the Belal/Shavkhat fight could happen at UFC 315 in Québec. I understand that he could be popular with the fans over there. However, if that happens, would the UFC be missing out on an opportunity to have him and Juliana at a PPV in Chicago? Seems like a no-brainer since they both train in and represent Chicago to some degree.
My favourite part of the uncrowned era has undoubtedly been the introduction of petesy and chuck into my life. The best patter and greatest mind in the mma media space. My question is who is your shortlist for mma journalist of the year excluding yourself for last year? Apologies if you've already answered before. Love the show guys peace out
In this uncrowned era you guys use the phrase “working through the kinks” a whole lot. My question is when does the “working through the kinks” period end. Any word on 314?
With Austin Vanderford signing with the UFC, and he debuts at UFC Seattle this Saturday are there any more ex Bellator fighters who are coming to the UFC that maybe you know about but can not disclose yet?
I loved your 4 nations mma tournament idea, but hypothetically who would be on your all time teams for U.S, Russia, Brazil and U.K ( all athletes in their primes)
or Could there be a dark horse all time team that could win it all?
A quote GC has mentioned before……I wish there was a way to know you're in "the good old days", before you've actually left them - Andy Bernard
Ariel, you appear to be in the peak of your career in this uncrowned era, but as we’ve heard many times before from UFC champs, the belt doesn’t always bring the happiness they thought it would. As they say, heavy lies the crown. When were you the happiest in your career, when were your “good old days”?
Would you be open to having the boys from Morning Kombat be in-studio guests? They’re local-ish guys and it would make for an awesome cross-over episode.
Was this answered on the show?
Two hard hitters that you will most likely shy away from answering…
You say it’s so distasteful for Dana to publicly shit on fighters such as Arman but then here you are fishing for Nicksick to publicly shit on Strickland because it benefits you and the show. Not to mention you’ve been on a “shitting on Strickland” tour.
Petesy just said he hasn’t had a drink in so long including all of January but he was drinking a cocktail on the award show in January…. What do you have to say for yourself?
Ps. still the goat
after stricklands performance bro everyone shit on him. that was crap
He won’t answer. He only likes softballs
Shalom Ariel,
I'll start with the elephant in the room this week- How come there is no HelwaniVision this week for The Last Crescendo? DAZN screwed the pooch.
Speaking of Elephants and pooches- It's time. It's time for The AH Show to become a true talk show, and that will only happen with real, Live, Animal Expert in studio.
Talking with Olivera about horses, Cannonier and Fluffy about chickens is fine. But we need a real live animal- Pooping on your desk, licking NYR's gout and challenging Frank to mic it up properly.
I recommend Jessi Knudsen Castañeda from Animal Wonders.
Love the show! But it's not a proper talk show- yet.
Hello Ariel,
The 4 Nations concept seems fitting for “International Fight Week.” Do you think the UFC will ever go back to making IFW more than just any other PPV? Maybe a decent Fight Night the Wednesday before? Any suggestions you and the crew would have to upgrade IFW and make it more of a Wrestlemania for the UFC, other than stacking the card with great fights?
P.S, I think Brian Campbell would post you up on the court.
Hey lads - for the younger generation of fans, can you describe to us what your experiences of UFC 229 Fight Week - just how intense was it!?
Btw - BITB keep up the good work, your show is off the charts rn.
Hey guys,
The other night I had a crappy meal at a restaurant which I considered sending back but decided against it because there was nothing objectively wrong, it just wasn’t good. So my question is which of you guys would send food back and which just smile happily when they ask how everything is?
My guess is Ariel and Frank would, GC and Ric wouldn’t, Petesy doesn’t have this problem because he just drinks when out.
Thanks
Hello Uncrowned Crew!
Question for Mysterious Frank:
When you first started working on the show with Ariel, were you surprised or did you expect having so much on-air time just being the “audio guy?” Did you like it or did it take time to get used to?
Thanks as always for all the great content!
P.S. I also went skiing this past weekend and I feel your pain Ariel!
Hola Ariel!
Last week, you mentioned that the Belal/Shavkhat fight could happen at UFC 315 in Québec. I understand that he could be popular with the fans over there. However, if that happens, would the UFC be missing out on an opportunity to have him and Juliana at a PPV in Chicago? Seems like a no-brainer since they both train in and represent Chicago to some degree.
Thanks in advance and shout out to the crew!
My favourite part of the uncrowned era has undoubtedly been the introduction of petesy and chuck into my life. The best patter and greatest mind in the mma media space. My question is who is your shortlist for mma journalist of the year excluding yourself for last year? Apologies if you've already answered before. Love the show guys peace out
What’s up ariel and the crew
In this uncrowned era you guys use the phrase “working through the kinks” a whole lot. My question is when does the “working through the kinks” period end. Any word on 314?
Thank you
What’s up boys hope all is well,
For the boys in the back plus Petesy, which is more likely to happen - the GFL succeeding, or Ariel admitting that Kendrick is better than drake?
Love the shows keep up the good work,
Zack
Hi Ariel.
With Austin Vanderford signing with the UFC, and he debuts at UFC Seattle this Saturday are there any more ex Bellator fighters who are coming to the UFC that maybe you know about but can not disclose yet?
Assalamualaikum Ariel and team, watching and supporting the show from Perth, Australia.
Question for everybody:
For 2025, what is everyone's dream match-up in each of the UFC divisions, and who is everyone's dark horse for each division?
Also, any chance we could have an NBA section or more NBA talk during the shows?
Thank you and much love to the team
Hey Ariel and crew!
I loved your 4 nations mma tournament idea, but hypothetically who would be on your all time teams for U.S, Russia, Brazil and U.K ( all athletes in their primes)
or Could there be a dark horse all time team that could win it all?
i fancy a brazil team of:
Antonio Nogueria - heavyweight
Anderson silva - middleweight
Royce Gracie - welterweight
Charles Oliveira - lightweight
Jose Aldo - Bantamweight
Ariel, which universe would be more torturous for you:
Permanently stuck in your freshman year at Syracuse with you shitting your pants while on vacation in Egypt every weekend or
Pacers beating the Knicks in the playoffs every week and Chiefs beating the Bills in the AFC championship every Sunday for the rest of your life