Anthony Pettis, Tai Tuivasa, Alexander Gustafsson, Arnold Allen, Casey O’Neill, Nick Maximov, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Nick Maximov around (8:12:) discusses his performance at UFC Vegas 47, how he started into mixed martial arts, when he arrived at the Nick Diaz Academy, how Nate Diaz shows up to his fights, why he passed on TUF, why he wants Khamzat Chimaev next, and more.

Alexander Gustafsson around (32:56) explains his decision to return at heavyweight, why he decided to retire, if he wants to fight Jon Jones again at heavyweight, why he opened a gym in Spain, the training of Khamzat Chimaev, and more.

Anthony Pettis around (1:01:18) discusses his new promotion, what happened in his first PFL run, how quarantine hurt him mentally, who he wants to face next, his thoughts about Jake Paul’s recent comments on fighter pay, Sergio Pettis’ Bellator title, and more.

Arnold Allen around (1:30:29) discusses some of his tweets, facing Dan Hooker at featherweight, his hand injury, how Leon Edwards has helped him training, truck stop showers, his dog, Tesco, a childhood nickname, and more.

Casey O’Neill around (2:04:29) discuss facing Roxanne Modafferi in the pioneer’s final fight, her plans on fight week to be up on the Wall of Fame, if she has a UFC 271 main event prediction, why she doesn’t like beer, a wild trip to Mexico, and more.

GC around (2:31:05) looks back at his best bets for UFC Vegas 47 on Saturday night.

NewYorkRic around (2:57:39) highlights the latest news and social happenings in MMA, including if we believe Khabib Nurmagomedov really does not know Drake.

Tai Tuivasa around (3:26:58) discusses fighting Derrick Lewis in Houston at UFC 271, how the fight came about after an appearance on The MMA Hour, how many beers he can drink at one time, who will main event at UFC 271, if he’s close to a title shot, how he plans his walkout music, and more.

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