The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show recapping a huge combat sports weekend, starting with UFC 327.

Joined by the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll, the gang discusses Carlos Ulberg’s incredible one-legged knockout of Jiri Prochazka, Josh Hokit stealing the show all week, and the rest of the card (16:41).

Newly-crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg stops by to reflect on the massive victory and knee injury he suffered in the fight, respond to Prochazka saying he showed “mercy,” calling him a “pretender,” look ahead to his recovery, and more (1:01:06).

Cub Swanson is back to break down his storybook retirement fight, including the buildup to the moment, the fight itself, the reception from fans and fellow fighters, celebrating the win with his family, and more (1:31:59).

Daniel Rodriguez returns to reveal details about his long hiatus, being detained in Mexico while crossing the border with marijuana, support he received while in jail, finding ways to exercise and make the best of his conditions, remaining motivated, how he was able to negotiate his release, and more (2:05:37).

Kevin Holland joins following his impressive performance against Randy Brown at UFC 327, talking about his ranch and horses, his younger brother getting into the fight game, Brown’s ability to fight off submissions, wanting another crack at both Mike Malott and Daniel Rodriguez, and more (2:37:37).

City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman is back on the show, discussing Ulberg’s UFC 327 win, their camp for the fight, his real-time thoughts after Ulberg’s injury, his reaction to Prochazka’s “mercy” comments, Ulberg potentially fighting Magomed Ankalaev in his first title defense, his feelings on Israel Adesanya’s next move, and more (3:01:04).

WBO super lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson is our final guest of the day, reacting to Conor Benn’s performance against Regis Prograis, being stripped of the WBC title and the politics involved, who he hopes to fight next, and more (3:36:14).

Ariel closes the show with some other news and notes (3:57:29), before answering your Super Chats (4:58:22).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri are back breaking down Tyson Fury's win over Arslanbek Makhmudov and whether we will finally see the Anthony Joshua fight. Joshua was ringside for the win, but did not enter the ring or accept the fight which leads to even more speculation (03:18).

Conor Benn got a win over Regis Prograis -- but did not look good -- raising even more questions about his future in the sport. Could a fight with Ryan Garcia be next for Benn? Should Benn take an easier route or "cash out" against a notable champion at welterweight (30:03)?

Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall are joined by Ben Fowlkes to react to a wild UFC 327 card, starting with Carlos Ulberg's shocking KO of Jiri Prochazka, despite blowing out his knee (01:59).

The lads also discuss Paulo Costa's upset of Azamat Murzakanov (17:58), the Fight of the Year contender between Josh Hokit and Curtis Blaydes (22:43), Cub Swanson's storybook ending (37:10), and the rest of the card (44:01).

Before signing off, they touch on Gable Steveson signing with the UFC and debuting in July (45:01), Tyson Fury's Netflix win and Anthony Joshua callout (51:27), Conor Benn's lackluster showing (54:18) and results from PFL Chicago (59:53).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri are back and open the show addressing the pushback Chris received over his criticism of the Wilder vs. Chisora fight and what could be next for Wilder, followed by some thoughts on the recent Xander Zayas vs. Jaron 'Boots' Ennis press conference in Brooklyn (01:06).

DAZN and TNT Sports announced a partnership that will bring boxing back to linear television, with their first offering being the rumored July 4 show featuring Abdullah Mason vs. Joe Cordina (13:19).

We move to preview mode as Tyson Fury steps back into the ring for the first time in 15  months against Arslanbek Makhmudov. How much does Fury have left? Will he finally look to fight Anthony Joshua with a victory (22:18)?

The co-main event features the return of lightning rod Conor Benn, taking on veteran Regis Prograis in a 150-pound bout. Should Benn win, he has a ton of big-name opponents waiting at welterweight (42:10).

Jason is back and he's got a LOT to say about the WrestleMania 42 card reveal on ESPN this morning (00:38) as well as the bizarre Pat McAfee reveal on Smackdown last Friday, his inclusion in the Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton story, the TKO executive responsible for it happening and the REAL thing this company needs to be saved from (15:01).

Thoughts on another CM Punk pipe bomb promo on Raw last night where he went SCORCHED EARTH on Roman Reigns, The Rock, Pat McAfee, TKO and their outrageous ticket prices (30:28).

News on the new Shawn Michaels documentary dropping next week, his appearance on Carmelo Anthony's podcast discussing why he and The Rock never had a match and the truth about the heat between the two of them, plus news on the Hulk Hogan docuseries premiering on Netflix later this month (38:39).

Thoughts on Chris Jericho's return on AEW Dynamite and choosing AEW over WWE (42:52), and previewing AEW Dynasty this Sunday from Vancouver with predictions for each of the matches (49:24).

Injury updates on a pair of AEW stars (55:00) and thoughts on the controversy around Mercedes Mone dropping her last independent wrestling belt without losing it in the ring (58:24).

Other news and notes on a shocking title change in New Japan, why the reigning TNA champion could be leaving the company soon, Alberto El Patron arrested for domestic violence AGAIN and the former WWE star deemed fit to stand trial for his wife's murder (1:04:15).