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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 3H 11M

Diego Lopes, Carlos Prates, Paul Craig, Corey Anderson in studio, more

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a check-in on Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight week (03:19).Diego Lopes returns ahead of this weekend’s Noche UFC matchup with Jean Silva to break down the fight, respond to Silva’s proposed bet, talk about accepting fights against Yair Rodriguez and Aaron Pico, and more (13:46).Carlos Prates looks back at his highlight-reel knockout of Geoff Neal, before discussing a tough night in Paris for The Fighting Nerds, his upcoming meeting with Leon Edwards, his prediction for Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev, wanting to rematch Ian Machado Garry, and more (31:53).Corey Anderson joins Ariel in-studio to preview his PFL light heavyweight title fight against Dovlet Yagshimuradov in October, express frustrations about being sidelined for over a year before his last fight, call for a trilogy fight against Vadim Nemkov, react to teammate Frankie Edgar coming out of retirement, explain his passion for bowhunting, and more (57:52).Paul Craig reminiscences about his career following an emotional retirement in Paris, including his highest moments and regrets, messages from his peers and more (1:57:24).The Boys in the Back join Ariel to close out with some more news items, before ripping open PFL trading card packs and answering your Super Chats (2:23:00).

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Ariel Helwani is joined by Noche UFC headliner Diego Lopes, UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates, recently retired Paul Craig, and PFL light heavyweight title challenger Corey Anderson in studio. Plus, other news and notes, and Ariel and the Boys in the Back rip trading card packs.

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