Ariel responds to Paddy Pimblett (again), Ilia Topuria, Jamahal Hill, Raul Rosas Jr., Chris Curtis, Dricus Du Plessis, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani around (6:34) discusses the death of soccer writer Grant Wahl at the World Cup recently.

Helwani then around (13:11) responds to Paddy Pimblett’s recent comments before UFC 282. Around (34:45) Ariel, New York Ric and Conner Burks discuss the fallout from UFC 282, the co-main event between Pimblett and Jared Gordon, Ariel's feeling it was "one of the worst decisions in the history of the UFC," the state of MMA judging, Ariel's thoughts on Doug Crosby's scorecards at UFC 282 and Bellator 289, Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev scoring, and more.

Chris Curtis around (1:24:02) discusses his big win at UFC 282 over Joaquin Buckley, bouncing back from a recent loss, his odd finish, his recent hot streak in the cage, if he would ever fight Sean Strickland, what’s next, and more.

Dricus Du Plessis around (1:41:48) discusses his win over Darren Till at UFC 282, who he wants to fight next, if the fight should have been stopped in the first round, the issues with his legs during the fight, and more.

Raul Rosas Jr. around (2:00:55) discusses his UFC debut win at UFC 282, his long night after the win, why he started home school, if he was nervous, when his UFC dreams began, how he got started in MMA, when he had first MMA fight, if he still wants to buy his mom a minivan, why he could finish UFC champion Aljamain Sterling now, and more.

Ilia Topuria around (2:23:58) discusses his win over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282, almost running into Paddy Pimblett at the PI, why he wants Brian Ortega next, Paddy Pimblett’s last fight against Jared Gordon, why he doesn’t want to face Arnold Allen, and more.

Jamahal Hill discusses how he find out he got a title shot at UFC 283, if he feels he has time to prepare, how Anthony Smith will help him in camp, his biggest fear, how the fight will go against Glover Teixeira, and more.

GC and Helwani look back at GC’s picks for UFC 282. Also, GC, NYR, and Ariel discuss more fallout from UFC 282 and Bellator 289.

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