00:00:00 Intro.
00:01:12 What’s next for Chito and Sandhagen, after Saturday?
00:08:20 Colby conspiracy, and Dana’s dismissal of Leon?
00:24:25 What message is UFC sending letting Colby squat?
00:27:08 Any predictions about what fighters will get to fight for a title?
00:30:43 Kamaru Usman’s legacy?
00:34:11 Will PFL Europe announcement, will UFC come back to the UK twice a year? Also, how much sway does Leon have in UFC negotiations to fight Colby?
00:38:03 What happens to opponents after fighting Justin Gaethje?
00:46:24 Thoughts on tension/anxiety you get before viewing high level match ups?
00:50:38 Is watching Leon win the happiest you’ve been for a fighter?
00:53:42 How competitive are you?
00:55:56 Jennifer Maia’s claim that Casey O’Neill may have been greased up?
00:56:41 Thoughts on future MMA/Boxing fights being judged by AI?
00:57:32 What’s a stand-out comment a fighter has received in victory?
00:59:42 With Anderson Silva being a recent inductee, is this the best UFC hall of fame class of 2023?
01:00:26 Following his loss to Goethe at 286, who would you like to see Fizzier fight next?
01:00:40 What’s the craic with Dublin trip for Katie?
01:02:36 Why has UFC waited to get back to Ireland, any updates on Zabit Magomedsharipov, and Jack Shore aiming bottom left?
01:04:57 Give us your breakdown of the World Baseball Classic.
01:11:39 Coincidence Beneil and Bella have the same manager and are being put in tough fights?
01:17:03 Sweet pies vs. savory pies?
01:19:24 The wrestling media discussing you.
01:21:00 Have you heard anything about Kayla Harrison recently?
01:21:49 What’s the lunch routine like with you and the team?
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42 Comments
00:01:12 What’s next for Chito and Sandhagen, after Saturday?
00:08:20 Colby conspiracy, and Dana’s dismissal of Leon?
00:24:25 What message is UFC sending letting Colby squat?
00:27:08 Any predictions about what fighters will get to fight for a title?
00:30:43 Kamaru Usman’s legacy?
00:34:11 Will PFL Europe announcement, will UFC come back to the UK twice a year? Also, how much sway does Leon have in UFC negotiations to fight Colby?
00:38:03 What happens to opponents after fighting Justin Gaethje?
00:46:24 Thoughts on tension/anxiety you get before viewing high level match ups?
00:50:38 Is watching Leon win the happiest you’ve been for a fighter?
00:53:42 How competitive are you?
00:55:56 Jennifer Maia’s claim that Casey O’Neill may have been greased up?
00:56:41 Thoughts on future MMA/Boxing fights being judged by AI?
00:57:32 What’s a stand-out comment a fighter has received in victory?
00:59:42 With Anderson Silva being a recent inductee, is this the best UFC hall of fame class of 2023?
01:00:26 Following his loss to Goethe at 286, who would you like to see Fizzier fight next?
01:00:40 What’s the craic with Dublin trip for Katie?
01:02:36 Why has UFC waited to get back to Ireland, any updates on Zabit Magomedsharipov, and Jack Shore aiming bottom left?
01:04:57 Give us your breakdown of the World Baseball Classic.
01:11:39 Coincidence Beneil and Bella have the same manager and are being put in tough fights?
01:17:03 Sweet pies vs. savory pies?
01:19:24 The wrestling media discussing you.
01:21:00 Have you heard anything about Kayla Harrison recently?
01:21:49 What’s the lunch routine like with you and the team?
Lol these soys hating on colby all in their feelings yuck!!!!
Ariel you sure you drinking prime or haterade. You obviously hate Colby. And its funny you get so biased over it.
Yet another episode of Ariel saying bad things about Dana. But when Dana jabs him back he plays victim 😂😂😂 ohhh Canada…..
not one champion besides jonny/volks a star thats why colby being pushed
The Kamaru vs Leon example made no sense. If Kamaru goes out and loses his next 5 fights, Leon's wins won't be looked back on less favourably. It will be looked back on as Leon ended Kamaru's dominance with one of the most devastating head kicks in MMA history and Kamaru was never the same afterward. Exactly the same as Conor's knockout of Aldo.
his competitive nature shows in how incredibly successful he has become as a pillar in mma coverage, I need to watch this guy talk basketball, i am so excited!
Why do dumbasses think Masvidal deserves a shot over Colby lmao dumb ass mfs.
I want to watch a Belalalalala fight about as much as I want to play in traffic 😂
Just another day for the ultimate feelings champion.
Wtf is this ‘sheesh’? Do they mean jheeeze? London UK slang?
These guys are uncool, shame because they are just the victim of being American. JC is a cool guy but he’s kept basic by being American
BeLOL ‘WTF does everyone forget my name’ Mohamad
Belilal ‘🥱😴’ Mohammed
wow after seeing colby call ariel the greatest journalist of all time…. colby fake af
Prime piss in a bottle
ESPN wouldn’t let Colby on? Because he’s conservative? No way lol that surprises everyone.
Ariel, your point ab Dana not liking Colby I agree with but that gives more merit to the conspiracy theories ab why he’s Adamant on giving him the title shot. Does Colby have dirt on him, is it ab the Masvidal court case bc that’s a bad look for UFC, is it racial? I’m by now means a race baiter, I lean way more right than left BUT Dana does seem to not like most of the black champs for no reason. Aljo and Woodley being perfect examples but maybe there’s no connection w race idk…
It’s simple. Colby was already one of the two biggest names in WW division prior to Leon defending. He stepped in as a replacement fighter. Normally that wouldn’t get someone a title shot but when you’re a fan favorite and top 2 WW that’s enough to get you a shot.
Again the repeated claims that Colby talking about someone's kids? He rightly called Masvidal a deadbeat dad…
Leon is the champion but this whole week headlines have been consumed by Colby. Ariel has probably spoken more about Colby than Leon but we wonder why Colby is getting the title shot. He's a draw(obviously not Conner level), Belal isn't exciting, Masvidal will lose to Dilbert. Say what you like Ariel but the people want to see Colby.
The difference is Dustin beat Justin. Same as khabib and Charlie
I mean Colby only lost to the champion. He’s the #1 contender. Im. Not sure how long his lay off was and it probably had something to do with an injury or court issues. I think people are looking at this really emotionally. If the ufc puts him up to fight, he makes numbers. Numbers-= money. Again he is the #1 contender. Unless there’s a clause about inactivity, I point to Conor and the total abuse of the feather weight and light weight titles he held hostage almost 2 year’s combined with out a defense. It’s money but this time, Colby has beaten everyone in front of him dominant fashion except Usman.
Ariel knowing Ireland isn’t in tune UK made my day
I dont get how you people cant figure out Colby getting a shot in exchange for the Masvidal charges being downgraded
Colby’s gimmick has worn thin, heel persona’s also are built off hating when they win. So far he hasn’t figured out how to do that at the highest level (Jorge isn’t the highest level)
35.50..
Stipe getting that fight 2 years out.
Don't forget Dan Henderson got a title fight with Michael bisbing because bisbing wanted that fight back
Colby beat masvidal.. He deserves the next shot
leon was out for 14 months before he fought usman….look it up
How do you ask questions?
No, he's a fan of Leon because if he believed the things he said he'd adamantly say Belal deverse the next shot.
2022/23 Ariel could be the mascot of “cancel culture”… Constantly searching for new things to get offended by and be negative about.
I honestly have to fast forward during the majority of his rants because the negative energy coming out of his mouth is often insufferable and toxic.
If Colby was black Arab or Puerto Rican u wouldn't say a thing neither one of u guys .Colby's next deal with it and enjoy it
Smart of Ariel to invite Belal, Enemy of the enemy is my friend lol
I asked chatgpt if it could replace human judges eventually (AI I mean) and it had a pretty interesting answer. Basically it said no, not completely. It could potentially complement human judging though.
I am nowhere near a fan of Colby and his shtick. It’s cringe, he tries a little too hard, we disagree politically etc. But I can’t think of another welterweight that deserves a title shot more than Colby. His fights with Usman were so close and could’ve gone either way. His performance against Masvidal was masterclass. I don’t get how it’s a surprise to people.
Colby got rocked, hid in steak house, called cops, sued…and now wants smoke with -checks notes -Jon Anik… we don't believe you, you need more people
Colby is just popular. He makes Dana money. Dana likes money. He doesn't like Colby. Thats my opinion.
do you have a video on why triple c shouldnt get a title shot? or is it just colby….
I disagree. Dana loves colby. It's very obvious when Dana doesn't like someone.. Makhachev, for example..
PLEASE! STOP involving those 2 ANNOYING TIME WASTING DORKS!!!!!!!!🤡🤡
These men cry alot