Ariel Helwani reacts to Francis Ngannou's UFC exit, plus Aljamain Sterling, Deiveson Figueiredo, Eric Nicksick, Richard Schaefer, and more

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani around (4:50) discusses how former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou became a free agent and Ngannou’s relationship with the UFC and Dana White.

Deiveson Figueiredo around (1:01:48) discusses fighting in Brazil again at UFC 283, if he is trying to intimidate Brandon Moreno before their fourth fight, how close is he to go to bantamweight division, if he’s happy with his pay, riding buffaloes, if the fans will be on his side in Rio de Janeiro, and more.

Richard Schaefer, the advisor of Jon Jones, around (1:33:33) discusses Jones’ return to the UFC, how the negotiations went, if they are bummed it won’t be against Francis Ngannou, if Stipe Miocic was in the mix, how the UFC 285 main event was announced, and more.

Aljamain Sterling around (1:55:54) discusses his recent arm injury, what’s the latest on the possibly Henry Cejudo fight at UFC 285, how long he might be out, Francis Ngannou’s departure, who might be next, his first movie, and more.

Eric Nicksick around (2:35:53) discusses his long night at UFC Vegas 67, Sean Strickland’s performance, a possible feud with MMA Factory, Dana White’s comments at press conference, Francis Ngannou’s decision, what could be next for Ngannou, and more.

GC, Ariel and NYRic around (3:01:48) look back at the Francis Ngannou news, the UFC 285 main event, where might Ngannou fight next, and more.

GC around (3:35:59) wraps up the Parlay Pals’ latest win and how he did for UFC Vegas 67.

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