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UFC betting scandal explained, Zhang Weili, Stephen Thompson, Rafael dos Anjos, Matheus Nicolau, and more

UFC betting scandal explained, Zhang Weili, Stephen Thompson, Rafael dos Anjos, Matheus Nicolau, and more

FromThe MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani


UFC betting scandal explained, Zhang Weili, Stephen Thompson, Rafael dos Anjos, Matheus Nicolau, and more

FromThe MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

ratings:
Length:
229 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The team around (12:59) gives a timeline of all the events leading up to the betting scandal involving James Krause, including his past appearance on The MMA Hour, and talks about the potential ramifications to the UFC and the sport.
Stephen Thompson around (1:01:43) discusses his win over Kevin Holland at UFC Orlando, the multiple injuries suffered in the fight, the conversations he had with Holland, how much pressure he felt heading into the fight, facing wrestlers, Holland’s corner throwing in the towel, what happened with Jack Black, what’s next, and more.
Zhang Weili around (1:25:38) discusses training with Nonito Donaire, her haircut, her reception at UFC 281, facing Carla Esparza, the first time she won the belt vs. the second, picking up Francis Ngannou, if she plans on moving up to face Valentina Shevchenko, what’s next, and more.
Rafael dos Anjos around (1:59:27) discusses his win at UFC Orlando, why he went back to 170 pounds, how much longer he wants to compete, if he’s confident he will get Conor McGregor next, McGregor’s USADA issues, and more.
Matheus Nicolau around (2:29:21) discusses his win at UFC Orlando, if he wants to stay with the UFC, his style of fighting, not being in UFC 4, the present he got from Matt Schnell after fight, being inspired by Rafael dos Anjos, his father’s death when he was a teenager, what’s next, and more.
GC around (3:10:24) looks back at his bets from this past weekend.

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Released:
Dec 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Mixed Martial Arts Hour with Ariel Helwani is back in your life. Twice a week you'll hear interviews with the best fighters and biggest personalities in the sport, plus in-depth analysis of the week's UFC and MMA news. Follow the show on YouTube and on your favorite podcast app for new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. From SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network.