Memorable Mike Perry & Dillon Danis face-to-face, Edson Barboza, Teofimo Lopez, John Martin, On The Nose, news & notes

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping Contender Series and previewing some upcoming sporting events (02:09). The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel for On The Nose, answering questions about the Din Thomas drama, Ariel’s Hawaiian vacation, comparing the résumés of Khabib and Islam Makhachev, and more (28:48). PFL CEO John Martin is back in-studio to discuss the MVP merger, whether Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou will be involved with the new company, the future of Usman Nurmagomedov and his free agency, Paul Hughes’ recent comments about drug testing, exploring partnerships with RIZIN and other promotions, Jake Paul wanting to do MMA, and more (1:02:25). Teofimo Lopez joins the show during fight week, talking about his title bout against Rolly Romero, his deal with DAZN, being snubbed by Dana White and Hunter Campbell at a Brand Risk event, how he matches up against Romero and vowing to finish him, and more (1:59:51). Mike Perry and Dillon Danis go face-to-face, previewing their Duel Arena fight and talking trash. They argue about the grappling disparity, knockout power, their respective résumés, the stakes of the fight, how negotiations played out, drug testing for the fight, and more (2:27:38). Newly-retired Edson Barboza is our final guest of the day, discussing his decision to walk away, his impaired vision, some of his career-defining moments, his plans post-retirement, and more (3:28:54). The crew covers news and notes, including the ongoing feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn over Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, Yair Rodriguez pulling out of his fight against Jean Silva, Jon Jones weighing in on the GOAT conversation, and more (3:54:02). After answering a few more On The Nose questions (4:06:51), the show ends with your Super Chats (4:12:49).