Ariel Helwani's MMA Show

On this week's show, Ariel is first joined by NewYorkRic to talk about Felicia Spencer's debut and what's next for her, Deontay Wilder's recent brand of trash talk and UFC Memorial Day Weekend memories. Next, MMAFighting.com's Guilherme Cruz checks in to discuss the state of Brazilian MMA, Jessica Andrade's popularity in Brazil, Michel Pereira's ceiling and much more. We're then joined by former ESPN.com writer Chamatkar Sandhu, who recently joined the Professional Fighters League, to find out why he made the switch from MMA journalism to working for a promotion. And finally, Marc Raimondi stops by to update us on Tony Ferguson and the recent suspension reductions for Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammates.

Ariel Helwani's MMA Show starts off with PFL Lightweight Chris Wade to discuss his upcoming bout, New York sports disappointment and more. Plus, UFC welterweight Leon Edwards discusses looking for a new fight (17:17), UFC bantamweight Petr Yan (30:15), Boxing heavyweight Tyson Fury discusses Deontay Wilder, his upcoming bout on ESPN + & more (50:00), five-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion Garry Tonon (1:06:00), Bellator welterweight Raymond Daniels (1:30:00), UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley discusses his recent fight cancelation (1:52:00), fresh off a successful UFC debut Michel Pereira (2:11:00), UFC Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (2:28:00), UFC featherweight Felicia Spencer (2:42:00) and fresh off her UFC 237 win against Rose Namajunas we end the show with Jessica Andrade (3:04:00).

Ariel opens this week's show with an announcement about a live show that he'll be doing on June 7 in Chicago prior to UFC 238. Then, he's joined by NewYorkRic to discuss his experience in Chicago, whether BJ Penn and Anderson Silva should retire, what's next for Jessica Andrade and more. Later, Brett Okamoto stops by to talk about Rose Namajunas' future, Frankie Edgar vs. Max Holloway and more. Finally, we're joined by Marc Raimondi to talk about Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone, Anthony Pettis vs. Nate Diaz, the UFC's reluctance to start a 165-pound division, Megan Anderson's weight cut, whether Andrade's slam should be outlawed and more.

Ariel Helwani's MMA Show starts off with UFC featherweight Alex Volkanovski fresh off his big win over Jose Aldo in Rio at UFC 237 (10:00), UFC straw-weight Tatiana Suarez (30:00), Bellator welterweight Douglas Lima (51:00), UFC welterweight Anthony Pettis discusses his upcoming bout against Nate Diaz (1:08:00), trainer and nutritionist Mike Dolce responds to George Lockhart (1:23:00), former WWE superstar Jake Hager (1:54:00), former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (2:12:00), UFC welterweight Kevin Lee (2:33:00) and fresh off a huge win in Rio Jared Cannonier (2:51:00).

Ariel gets you ready for a busy night in MMA with the help of listener calls. We discuss all things UFC 237. Plus, the Ferguson vs. Cerrone fight and much more.