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Ariel Helwani returns with another star-studded episode of The MMA Hour featuring Michael Chandler, Merab Dvalishvili, Alexandre Pantoja, Angela Lee, and more.

Dillon Danis targets UFC with Logan Paul win, says Leon Edwards ‘the easiest fight’

Dillon Danis believes UFC welterweight champ Leon Edwards would be an easy fight.

Cédric Doumbé explains anti-domestic violence speech aimed at ex-coach Fernand Lopez

Cédric Doumbé had strong words for former coach Fernand Lopez after a stunning PFL debut this past Saturday in Paris.

Tony Ferguson opens up on mental shift for Paddy Pimblett fight: ‘I stopped believing in myself’

Tony Ferguson opened up about the many changes he’s made in his life and career ahead of his UFC 296 bout against Paddy Pimblett.

Watch The MMA Hour with Danis in studio, Ferguson, Moicano, Doumbe, Wood, and Cooper now

Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour is BACK with another star-studded episode featuring Dillon Danis in studio, Tony Ferguson, Renato Moicano, Cédric Doumbé, and more.

Johnny Eblen talks gruesome Bellator 299 cut, denies spitting on Fabian Edwards in post-fight altercation

Johnny Eblen talks about the gruesome gash he suffered at Bellator 299 and his post-fight altercation with Leon Edwards.

Robert Whittaker not surprised Australian crowd supported Sean Strickland over Israel Adesanya

Robert Whittaker wasn’t surprised in the slightest to see the Australian crowd support Sean Strickland over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.

Johnny Eblen dislikes rumored PFL-Bellator merger: ‘I like more competition’

Johnny Eblen speaks about the rumored merger between PFL and Bellator and where that leaves him should it come to pass.

Legendary boxing commentator Jim Lampley compares Terence Crawford to ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson

Jim Lampley discusses the incredible career of Terence Crawford, and compares him to a boxing legend.

Alex Pereira explains origins of Anthony Smith beef: ‘It’s always something else to discredit me’

Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira explains his unexpected feud with Anthony Smith.

Alex Pereira not surprised Sean Strickland upset Israel Adesanya, answers middleweight future

Alex Pereira knew that Sean Strickland could pull off the upset over Israel Adesanya, says that now he has no interest in returning to middleweight.

Logan Paul: Nina Agdal and I will ‘slaughter’ Dillon Danis — in ring or in court 

Logan Paul doesn’t care whether or not Dillon Danis shows up to their Oct. 14 fight. One way or another, he said, Danis is going to pay.

Watch The MMA Hour with Logan Paul, Pereira, Thompson, Eblen, and Lampley now

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani is BACK with another stacked episode featuring Logan Paul, Alex Pereira, Stephen Thompson, Johnny Eblen, and Jim Lampley.

Stephen Thompson previously turned down Shavkat Rakhmonov fight: ‘I didn’t know who he was’

Two-time UFC title challenger Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson has a tall task ahead of him when he fights Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296.

Raul Rosas Jr. calls meeting childhood idol Rey Mysterio ‘a real blessing’

UFC prospect Raul Rosas Jr. ran into WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio during Noche UFC fight week.

Aljamain Sterling questions Sean O’Malley vs. Chito Vera 2: ‘Why are we making this a WWE sport?’

Aljamain Sterling believes the UFC is making the wrong move by potentially booking a rematch between Sean O’Malley and Chito Vera.

The MMA Hour: UFC Vegas 79 reaction, Bellator 299, PPV announcements, more

The MMA Hour is BACK to break down the biggest news and notes from the combat sports weekend.

Jared Cannonier: If Sean Strickland ‘wants to redeem himself, get his man card back, as a champion he needs to see me’

Jared Cannonier makes his case for being the first to challenge newly minted middleweight champion Sean Strickland.

Loopy Godinez forgot she was in Las Vegas during raucous Noche UFC card: ‘I thought I was in Mexico’

Loopy Godinez was stunned by the reception at Noche UFC, which had a crowd so raucous that she felt back home in Mexico.

Ciryl Gane backing former foe Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury: ‘It’d be really crazy’

Ciryl Gane knows the odds are stacked against Francis Ngannou, but he’s still backing Ngannou against Tyson Fury.

Robert Whittaker fueled by Dricus du Plessis loss, vows to ‘put a beating on the next guy’

More than two months have passed since Robert Whittaker suffered a stunning loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290, but it’s a night the former champion won’t soon forget.

Jessica-Rose Clark calls for Paige VanZant rematch in boxing, ‘would love to fight for’ Jake Paul’s MVP promotion

Jessica-Rose Clark would love to have a second fight with Paige VanZant, but in the boxing ring this time.

Anthony Smith says ‘not a chance’ Alex Pereira actually wants proposed grappling match: ‘I would smoke him’

Anthony Smith doubts Alex Pereira is serious about his grappling match challenge, but he also won’t turn down a chance to settle the beef with the former UFC champ.

Tracy Cortez clears up story behind viral Paulo Costa selfie

Tracy Cortez had a laugh about the online buzz caused by a selfie she took with fellow UFC fighter Paulo Costa.

Jared Cannonier explains how close he came to replacing Sean Strickland at UFC 293

Jared Cannonier discusses how his services as backup fighter for UFC 293 were almost relied upon after a chaotic fight week.

Aljamain Sterling: Dana White was ‘definitely happy’ the ‘golden goose’ Sean O’Malley beat me

Aljamain Sterling still feels at odds with UFC CEO Dana White after a loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292.

Valentina Shevchenko calls for Alexa Grasso trilogy to happen in Kyrgyzstan ‘to be fair’

Valentina Shevchenko details hand injury suffered against Alexa Grasso, says she wants the trilogy but is open to other options so as not to hold up the division.

Charlie Campbell got The Rock’s ‘stamp of approval’ for DC promo at Noche UFC

Charlie Campbell breaks down his shoutout to "The Rock" at Noche UFC and Dwayne Johnson’s reaction.

Tracy Cortez believes it was ‘not an accident’ that Jasmine Jasudavicius pulled her hair at Noche UFC

Tracy Cortez accused Jasmine Jasudavicius of foul play in their Noche UFC fight.

Ciryl Gane details ‘traumatizing’ home break-in, burglary during UFC Paris

Ciryl Gane had more on his plate at UFC Paris than he expected.

Valentina Shevchenko on Mike Bell’s infamous 10-8 round: ‘He is going to live with that mistake forever’

Valentina Shevchenko doubles down on call out of Mike Bell, wanting an explanation of his controversial 10-8 score for Round 5.

Watch The MMA Hour with Shevchenko, Watt, Cortez, Serrano and Cambpell now

Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour is back! Today’s stacked show features Valentina Shevchenko, J.J. Watt, Tracy Cortez, Raul Rosas Jr., Ciryl Gane, and Amanda Serrano.

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