Stipe Miocic, Curtis Blaydes, Sean Strickland, Shogun Rua, Neil Magny, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

In the latest On the Nose around (10:23), Ariel Helwani discusses promotions devaluing stars on the way out, if Francis Ngannou’s requests will change the game, how Ngannou’s contract ended with the UFC, should Bellator get a new name, will Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury actually happen, Shogun Rua’s career highlights, Jeff Molina’s suspension, best sports jersey, and more.

Around (1:32:06), the parlay pals make their selection for UFC 283.

Stipe Miocic around (1:43:18) discusses Stipepalooza, why he became full-time firefighter, why he hasn’t fought in awhile, if he wants to fight again, Francis Ngannou’s departure, UFC 285, Jones vs. Gane, if Jones is making a mistake, boxing, and more.

Curtis Blaydes around (2:10:45) discusses Francis Ngannou’s departure, how it played out, Jones vs. Gane, who he wants next, his recent training, when he wants to return, and more.

Neil Magny around (2:29:17) discusses his upcoming UFC 283 fight against Gilbert Burns, how he ended up with the fight, how Burns did against Khamzat Chimaev, if he is worried about possibly not ever getting a title shot, training with Khamzat Chimaev, and more.

Around (2:51:11) GC makes his UFC 283 picks.

Shogun Rua around (3:14:28) discusses his final UFC fight at UFC 283, why he decided to call it quits, if he ever met Pele, being the last PRIDE fighter on the UFC roster, his legacy, what he will do after his fight career, and more.

(Warning: Profane language)

Sean Strickland around (3:37:56) discusses a recent motorcycle accident, who he hangs out with outside the gym, his performance at UFC Vegas 67, his possible return date, and more.

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