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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2026 · 3H 42M

Arman Tsarukyan, Joshua Van, Marlon 'Chito' Vera, Casey O'Neill, shocking MVP/PFL news

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani is back and he kicks off the show by reacting to breaking news that John Martin has stepped down as PFL CEO, as well as the continued fallout from Gable Steveson’s shocking loss (06:54). UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van joins to recap his brilliant title defense against Alexandre Pantoja, explaining why he wasn’t happy with the performance, revealing details about the shoulder injury he suffered ahead of UFC 331, responding to the latest comments by potential opponent Manel Kape, and more (1:03:07). Casey O'Neill is back on the show to reflect on her highlight-reel submission of Eduarda Moura, talking about the technique itself, Moura’s social media trash talk, fan response to UFC 332's main event, being awarded her black belt, wanting to fight Maycee Barber, and more (1:32:00). Arman Tsarukyan returns to break down his massive knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, discussing the performance itself, Ilia Topuria taking to social media during his fight week, being told he’ll get the next title shot, his relationship with streamer N3on, having Nina Drama in his corner for his next fight, Paddy Pimblett’s reaction to the win, whether he thinks Justin Gaethje will be his next opponent, and more (2:02:21). Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera is our final guest of the day, talking about being able to get back in the win column, handling the pressure before UFC 331, how the changes to his preparation impacted the fight, contemplating retirement, running into Petr Yan, and more (2:48:26). Ariel covers news and notes (3:22:04), before answering your Super Chats (3:26:05).

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Ariel Helwani unpacks the fallout from UFC 331, speaking to big winners Arman Tsarukyan, UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van, Marlon 'Chito' Vera, and Casey O'Neill. Plus, reaction to John Martin suddenly stepping down as PFL CEO, other news and notes, Super Chats, and more.

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