The Ariel Helwani Show

The Boys in the Back quickly cover some news and notes (06:38), before reacting to Terence Crawford's response to Conor McGregor, who claims the pair were offered $200 million for a two-fight — one MMA, one boxing — deal (11:49).

They also recap Jon Jones speaking on a variety of topics (26:17) and predict who could be the next American UFC champion (35:37).

Plus, the Boys deliver their P4P lists of greatest American moments (46:27), listen to your voicemails (1:19:04), and answer your Super Chats (1:52:05).

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show discussing Jaron 'Boots' Ennis' next opponent, as a report that Sebastian Fundora could be next was quickly shot down. Will it be Josh Kelly or even a voluntary defense (05:14)?

Abdullah Mason steps back into the ring this weekend, taking on late replacement Albert Bell in TNT’s first foray into boxing. Will Mason continue his winning ways (23:32)? Bruce 'Shu Shu' Carrington also appears in the co-main event against Rene Palacios (33:12).

Tyson Fury announced he will take fight Mariusz Wach before his showdown with Anthony Joshua (41:40). 

Lastly, Moses Itauma has been mandated by the IBF to fight Frank Sanchez for their vacant title. Itauma currently has a fight against Filip Hrgovic scheduled for late August and there is speculation that Itauma could forego that fight to take on Sanchez (49:57).

Ariel Helwani opens the show by covering news from the worlds of soccer and basketball (02:31), before launching into On The Nose.

Question topics include Turki Alalshikh’s promoter “peace summit,” the likelihood of Jon Jones as Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent, and more (19:52).

Matchroom Mult-Sport CEO joins Ariel in-studio to discuss the other sports in Matchroom’s portfolio, including billiards, their new ESPN broadcast deal for pool, working with Barry and Eddie Hearn, how her career began, ambitions in the United States market, and more (1:0135).

Dave Allen is back to discuss his upcoming fight against Thomas Carty at Croke Park, reflecting on his loss to Filip Hrgovic, suggesting he might retire if he loses to Carty, expressing his desire to wrestle for WWE, how upcoming fights in the heavyweight division play out, and more (1:59:19).

Terence Crawford returns to discuss his debut as an analyst for TNT Sports, the potential of prospect Abdullah Mason, the performances of Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Xander Zayas, Conor McGregor saying there was a $200 million offer to fight him, whether he ever considered going into MMA, Ilia Topuria’s loss, his thoughts on the sanctioning bodies, and more (2:29:22).

Ariel covers some news and notes, including images of Ilia Topuria as he recovers, Ian Machado Garry on how he plans to upset Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier saying Jon Jones was offered seven figures for a wrestling match between the rivals, and more (3:05:56).

The show ends with Ariel answering your Super Chats (3:28:58).

Solomonster covers a lot of ground this week, starting with WWE Night of Champions, Sami Zayn winning the WWE championship, the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, Piper Niven putting Jade Cargill on blast on social media, and more (03:56).

Brock Lesnar returned on Raw last night, with Oba Femi accepting his challenge to a Hell in a Cell match. Solomonster breaks down what this means for Femi's title shot, Seth Rollins challenging Roman Reigns, and what the overall SummerSlam card is looking like (25:41).

Next, TNA Slammiversary thoughts with Nic Nemeth regaining the title, Mike Santana’s future, the latest on Road Dogg joining their creative team, and Amazing Red being named to this year’s TNA Hall of Fame class (44:11).

Finally, thoughts on AEW Forbidden Door with Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone punching their tickets to Wembley Stadium, Maya World’s star-making performance, and how the original card was impacted by injuries and visa issues (49:35).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a bit of news and notes (03:28), then welcomes in longtime referee “Big” John McCarthy to discuss all things officiating.

McCarthy covers the controversial ending to Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta, the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven stoppage, whether Ciryl Gane landed shots to the back of the Alex Pereira’s head and how Herb Dean handled the call, Michel Pereira having his hair pulled by Shara Bullet, how the doctors treated Ilia Topuria’s damage eye at the White House, and more (13:28).

UFC strawweight title challenger Gillian Robertson is back, discussing how her grappling compares to Mackenzie Dern’s grappling, whether there’s any friction between the two, hoping to submit Dern, how she unwinds when not competing, her marijuana use, career ambitions, and more (1:03:24).

WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason joins the show ahead of his Ohio homecoming fight against Albert Bell, having familiarity with his opponent, being willing to take on major challenges like Shakur Stevenson, what’s next, and more (1:31:20).

The Boys in the Back, Petesy Carroll, and special guest Marc Raimondi join Ariel to close the show, touching on Tyson Fury’s next fight, the approaching anniversary of the NWO formation, Ian Machado Garry and Eddie Hearn speaking to Irish media, Max Holloway reacting to Dustin Poirier’s arrest, Merab Dvalishvili’s friendship with Sean O’Malley, and more (1:47:24).

The show wraps up with your Super Chats (2:51:48).