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Chapters & Sections (116)
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0:38
Welcoming the Audience and Introducing Ariel Helwani
1:39
Discussion of UFC Sphere Event Production Costs and Challenges
3:15
UFC's Financial Situation and Potential Business Opportunities
4:16
Dana White and MGM Rift, Canelo's Fight
4:48
Oscar De La Hoya's Involvement and Rifts
5:50
Dana White's Ab Surgery and Oscar De La Hoya's Fake Abs
6:54
Shout Out to Isaac T Patterson and Liver King Accusations
7:57
Vegas as the Fight Capital and Saudi Arabia's Influence
8:28
UFC's Shift in Strategy and Mexican Independence Day Weekend
8:59
Comparison of MMA and Boxing
9:31
The Unwatchability of Boxing
11:35
Promoting Hello Tushi and Beday
12:06
UFC and Saudi Arabia's Boxing Event
12:37
Dana White's Stance on Stadium Events
13:08
UFC Gates and Ticket Prices
14:10
Sphere Event and Ticket Prices
15:12
Mystery of the Event's Visuals
15:44
Fight Card and Production Plan
16:49
Haptic Seats and Immersive Experience
17:52
Celebrity Attendance and Seat Selection
18:53
Introduction to UFC Fandom and Ronda Rousey
19:23
2015-2016 UFC Events and Memorable Fights
19:56
UFC 200 Press Conference and Jon Jones' Arrest
20:26
2016 UFC Events and Pay-Per-Views
22:01
Dana White's Reaction to Cancelled Press Conference
26:14
Respecting Confidentiality and Trust
27:48
Disagreement with CH's Reporting
28:51
Injury and Recovery Timeline
30:26
Uncertainty about a fighter's return
30:56
Personal experience with spoilers and app redesign
31:26
Criticizing ESPN's spoiler practices
31:57
NFL YouTube videos and thumbnail spoilers
32:31
Personal NFL preferences and team loyalty
33:36
Josh Allen and NFL Quarterbacks
34:06
Relationship with Dana White
34:37
UFC and Draft Kings Promotion
35:07
Main Card Predictions
37:12
Problem Gambling Awareness and UFC Main Event
38:15
Scott Coker's Personal Relationship with Dana White
38:47
The Brock Lesnar Incident and Its Impact on the Relationship
39:18
Dana White's Loyalty to Lorenzo Fertita and Conflict with Scott Coker
41:21
Feeling Unprofessional and Unfairly Treated
41:53
Appreciation for the Colleague's Past Contributions
42:23
Negative Experiences and Conflict
42:54
Overcoming Adversity and Thriving
44:26
UFC's Growth and Positive Impact
45:28
Personal Experience with UFC and Journalism
46:00
Reasons for Leaving the UFC
48:06
George Castanza's Honesty and Trustworthiness
48:37
MMA Media Criticism and Lack of Tough Questions
49:08
Full Mount MMA and Other YouTube Channels
49:40
UFC Employees as Content Creators and Influencers
50:42
Lack of Incentivized MMA Journalism
51:12
Dana's Debate Style and Respectful Disagreement
52:16
Mount Rushmore of UFC Champions
54:22
Barber Shop Talk and Criteria for UFC Champions
55:56
Jon Jones' Pound-for-Pound List and Criticism
57:01
Excitement Factor in UFC Fighters
58:04
Defining Showmanship and Criteria
59:07
Including Connor McGregor in the List
59:38
Personal Experience with Jon Jones and George MZ Doll
1:00:10
Reconciling Differences with Jon Jones
1:01:49
Jon Jones' Consistency and Friendship Issues
1:02:51
Recent Positive Comments from Jon Jones
1:03:22
Past Professionalism Issues and Current Ventures
1:05:28
Pat McAfee's Influence and MMA Anchor
1:05:58
Ariel Helwani Show Evolution and New Era
1:06:30
UFC Event Details and Sphere Discussion
1:08:35
Valentina Shevchenko's Underdog Status and Age
1:09:07
Alexa Gro's Performance and Invicta
1:10:11
Valentina's Rematch and Upset
1:11:43
Ali's Career Challenges and P Yan
1:12:47
Comparison of Fights and Morab's Style
1:13:21
Respect for SE and his accomplishments
1:13:53
SE's potential future fights and respect
1:14:27
Morab's odds and the upcoming fight
1:14:57
Thoughts on Diego and the co-main event
1:15:28
Personal relationship and fighting discussion
1:16:29
Initial Thoughts on BMF Belt
1:18:01
Corporatization and Necessity of BMF Belt
1:18:32
Justin vs Dustin and the BMF Belt
1:19:34
Ilia, Max, and Justin's Title Shots
1:20:05
MTV and Spring Break Memories
1:21:08
Eminem and MTV Spring Break
1:23:12
Sphere Event and Business Concerns
1:24:14
UFC's Positive Impact on Business
1:25:18
Respect for Ariel Helwani and the Podcast's Conclusion