Aljamain Sterling, A.J. McKee, Cub Swanson, Mike Malott, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, PFL CEO Peter Murray, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Michael Malott around (6:04) discusses if he’s the next big Canadian star, his nickname, why he chose Team Alpha Male, if he ever had doubts he would make it to the UFC, his UFC debut, the charity drive for his coach’s daughter, when he would like to fight again, and more.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier around (28:05) discusses difficulties with training MMA due to Quebec government, transition to PFL and really liking the 'little family' vibe, planning to retire at 35, what he'll do after, no regrets with his UFC career, confidence he can win PFL lightweight tournament this year, and more.

PFL CEO Peter Murray around (48:17) discusses the upcoming PFL season, their TV deal with ESPN, the re-signing of Kayla Harrison, the storylines to watch, the recent PFL gambling scandal, the PFL’s plans for pay-per-view, a cross-promotional event with Bellator, the return of Claressa Shields, and more.

AJ McKee around (1:09:12) discusses his new hairstyle, what took him so long to return to the Bellator cage, his contract issues with Bellator, if he could be a free agent after his next three fights, his rematch with Patricio Pitbull, his dream fight in the UFC, and more.

Aljamain Sterling around (1:33:29) discusses his performance against Petr Yan at UFC 273, the scoring by the judges, why he was so emotional by weigh-ins, who won the first round in the co-main event, his response to John McCarthy’s comments, if TJ Dillashaw should get the next title shot, his apology form, when he might return, and more.

Cub Swanson around (2:12:26) discusses finding out he was headed to UFC Hall of Fame for his fight with Doo Ho Choi, was he surprised the fight was honored, his favorite memory from the fight, when he might return, if he’ll end up fighting Uriah Faber, how he thought Sterling vs. Yan was a draw, and more.

GC and Helwani around (2:42:25) break down the best bets for the upcoming Bellator and UFC events this weekend.

In the latest On the Nose around (3:13:31), Ariel Helwani discusses his “elevator,” the welterweight division, Khamzat Chimaev’s rise in the UFC, how finishes should earn fighters bonus, Nick Diaz’s possible return, helping out Henry Cejudo, Sean O’Malley’s return, and more.

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