“The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from...
Alex Pereira’s toughest test, TKO’s boxing revolution, Ilia Topuria’s tease, is Croke Park a real place? | The Craic
With all the talk of what lies beyond UFC 313 for Alex Pereira, are we discounting the fact that Magomed Ankalaev is by far his hardest test at 205 pounds? Petesy Carroll, Ben Fowlkes and Shaheen Al-Shatti discuss how a victory would impact the iconic Brazilian striker’s legacy (4:03).As for the chief support, the lads ponder whether Justin Gaethje will be a changed man following his brutal knockout loss to Max Holloway when he rematches short-notice stand-in Rafael Fiziev (29:56).The conversation then turns to TKO and whether its boxing revolution will be as easily executed as most people are anticipating (44:32).Petesy shares thoughts from the homeland about Katie Taylor’s big Croke Park fight never coming to fruition, as her trilogy bout with Amanda Serrano has been confirmed for July at Madison Square Garden (59:11).Finally, the trio predict what Ilia Topuria is teasing with a recent post online (1:07:25) and try to formulate a way to destroy Chuck Mendenhall’s reign as Uncrowned’s king of picks (1:14:22).Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned
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Ariel x Ade, episode 16: Canelo-Scull press conference reaction, Taylor-Serrano 3 announced, TKO superfights coming?
Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are together again in studio to react to the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull press conference (03:43).They look ahead to Alvarez's planned showdown with Terence Crawford (05:57), before doubling back to analyze the faceoff between Alvarez and Scrull (10:19).After highlighting the significance of The Ring Magazine belt (11:17), the duo discusses Bruno Surace and Jaime Munguia running it back (20:50) and Martin Bakole's return against Efe Ajagba (25:59).Next, they react to the announcement of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano booking their trilogy bout (28:56) and wonder if Claressa Shields could wind up on the undercard (32:32).The conversation shifts to the WBC ordering Dmitry Bivol to fight David Benavidez (46:41).Finally, the show closes with speculation about who could headline the newly formed TKO boxing promotion's supercards (49:55), including mention of UFC champion Alex Pereira potentially facing Oleksandr Usyk.
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UFC 313 Preview: Can Alex Pereira wrestle? Plus, TKO Boxing reaction, Coach Brandon Gibson joins | The Boys in the Back | March 6, 2025
The Boys is the Back kicks off with breaking news that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have booked their trilogy fight at Madison Square Garden (02:04).Then, they break down the UFC 313 main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev from all angles (07:01), jump to the event's co-main event (50:42), and speculate on whether Oleksandr Usyk could be Alex Pereira's next fight (59:30).Next, coach Brandon Gibson, joins to analyze Pereira's wrestling and whether he'll be able to hold off Ankalaev's attack (1:16:43). Plus, he provides an update on Aaron Pico's status with the PFL and gives thoughts on Jon Jones facing either Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira.The Boys visit a Brazilian churrascaria for Fight Feasts (1:44:52) before making picks (2:00:58), delivering their top P4P faceoffs (2:13:33), and answering your questions (2:40:00).
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HUGE Dana White Boxing Announcement, UFC 313 preview, Ilia Topuria & Jon Jones Updates, “Big” John Fisher, On The Nose, more
Ariel and the gang react to the breaking news of TKO and Turki Alalshikh partnering to create a new — and potentially revolutionary — boxing promotion (06:03).First Round Management's Malki Kawa checks in with the latest on star clients Jon Jones and Ilia Topuria, as well as Mike Perry's Dirty Boxing Championship and more (1:05:57)."Big" John Fisher, father of boxer Johnny Fisher and leader of the Romford Bull Army, discusses his viral fame, Johnny's career as a heavyweight contender, Chinese food and more (1:36:07).Ade Oladipo joins us in-studio to debate the latest in the boxing world and take on GC in a nail-biting Aviron challenge (2:02:32).Ariel answers all your latest On The Nose questions about UFC 313, the big boxing news, and much more (3:18:09).Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned
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Ariel x Ade, episode 15: 'Tank' Davis & Paddy Donovan controversies, Times Square presser reaction, Oscar De La Hoya joins the show
On a special edition of Ariel x Ade, live from the press conference for the Times Square boxing card, Oscar De La Hoya joins to give his immediate reaction (02:35).Then, Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo give their own reactions to the press conference (13:06) and ponder the logistics of how an event in Times Square can be pulled off (23:21).Next they check in on earlier action from London, where KSI slapped Dillon Danis with a pancake during their press conference (24:40).Looking back to the weekend that was, the duo discusses the controversial Gervonta 'Tank' Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight (29:01) and Davis seemingly alluding to a potential fight against Jake Paul (42:57).Continuing the rewind, they address Paddy Donovan's disqualification against Lewis Crocker (49:22) and the fallout from Chris Eubank Jr. slapping Conor Benn with an egg (56:49), before delivering the Parting Shot (1:01:27).
“The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.
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