On Ariel & The Bad Guy, the guys debate which title fight at UFC 231, the featherweight title bout featuring Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega, or the women’s flyweight contest of Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk is more intriguing. Chael Sonnen is looking forward to finally seeing Holloway-Ortega because it was supposed to happen back in July, while Helwani is more intrigued in Shevchenko-Jedrzejczyk because of Holloway’s inability to make it to fight night so far in 2018.Read More →

After MMA media were apparently told not to ask questions about Greg Hardy being on the same card as Rachael Ostovich at the UFC 231 presser, there’s been lots of hand wringing about what the media response should be. The Mixed Martial Arts Journalists Association (MMAJA) did some work in pushing back against the organization, but there’s a broader discussion to be had, namely, why…Read More →

#1 UFC Women’s Flyweight Valentina Shevchenko calls in and discusses her UFC 231 title fight against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, her three unanimous decision wins over Joanna during their Muay Thai days, cornering her sister Antonina during her successful UFC debut, and much more, including answering fan questions. Plus, the great Renzo Gracie joins Matt and guest co host Jamie “English” Crowder in-studio to talk about his win over Yuki Kondo, his “fodacy” mindset, and help the guys preview UFC 231 and make their picks.Read More →

Former NFL All-Pro Greg Hardy will make his UFC debut on January 19th on the UFC’s first card on ESPN+. The problem? It’s on the same card as UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich, who only weeks ago suffered a horrendous domestic violence event. Whether or not one believes Hardy should get a license or compete in the UFC is one issue, but the optics and message of booking them on the same card is impossibly self defeating and idiotic. In addition, ESPN plays a role of complicity here. This one is impossible to defend. Read More →