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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 3H 55M

LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (DAY 2): Chael Sonnen, Mauricio Ruffy, John Wood, Owen Roddy all in studio

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani starts the show by reflecting on winning his 16th straight Journalist of the Year award, recapping UFC 329 media day, including comments from Conor McGregor, and more (04:00). Old friend Chael Sonnen joins Ariel in-studio, discussing his surprising beef with Francis Ngannou, his political interests and a potential run at the presidency, his role with RAF, Conor McGregor’s demeanor during fight week, Dustin Poirier’s arrest, reports of McGregor’s banned substance use, his relationship with Josh Hokit, and more (39:35). Coach Owen Roddy drops into the studio for a chat about Conor McGregor’s preparation for UFC 329 (1:32:02). UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy stops by the studio to talk about his past performances, including the revelation that he was injured before the Rafael Fiziev fight, volunteering to be the backup for Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, what he hopes to do next, and more (1:56:34). Uncrowned’s Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall join Ariel to catch up on all the fight week action (2:31:41). Coach John Wood is the final in-studio guest, discussing being recognized as Coach of the Year and Syndicate MMA as Gym of the Year, the latest on Gina Carano, Merab Dvalishvili, and Khalil Rountree Jr., how he sees McGregor vs. Holloway playing out, and more (2:56:47). Ariel and the crew close the show with your Super Chats (3:47:31).

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Ariel Helwani is back for day two from the Las Vegas studio, joined in studio by old friend Chael Sonnen, UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy, as well as coaches John Wood and Owen Roddy. Plus, chats with Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall on UFC 329 fight week, and Super Chats.

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