Alexander Volkanovski, Fedor Emelianenko, Eddie Hearn in studio, Scott Coker, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Scott Coker around (5:24) discusses Bellator 290, Fedor’s last fight, his favorite Fedor fight, the legends that will come out for the fight, what happens if Fedor wins HW title, talking with Francis Ngannou, and more.

In the latest edition of On the Nose around (30:38), Ariel Helwani discusses Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen and what it means, favorite memories of Fedor, Joe Rogan’s recent comments, the UFC’s biggest baby face, fighter health care, the Royal Rumble ending, his conversation with Pat McAfee, Laura Sanko’s big news, and more.

Fedor Emelianenko around (1:06:37) discusses his emotions heading into his final fight, why he wanted to return, if Bellator gave him the choice of his final opponent, what does he want his legacy to be, if he wished he had just one UFC fight, his one meeting with Dana White, if he ever considered pro boxing, if his children will do MMA, if he feels he’s the GOAT, his favorite fight, and more.

Eddie Hearn around (1:30:36) discusses the growing sport of darts, fighters building their brand, the struggle of getting fights at Croke Park, his lawsuit against Jake Paul, Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano rematch, Dmitry Bivol vs. Canelo Alvarez, recent talks with Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz, his tough week with Conor Benn, and more.

Alexander Volkanovski around (2:32:47) discusses training for his lightweight title fight at UFC 284, his experience at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev’s recent comments, Khabib not being in Makhachev’s corner, Israel Adesanya losing his belt, Makhachev’s paths to victory, snorkeling with sharks, and more.

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