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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 2H 45M

Merab Dvalishvili, figuring out the UFC lightweight title picture, Plus, viral sensation Max Holzer, Phil Davis, Thad Jean

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with a lively discussion about the UFC's lightweight title picture (05:37).Undefeated featherweight Max Holzer discusses his viral win — and celebration — at Oktagon 69, the backstory behind the chaos, what happened afterward, his unique walkouts, his MMA dreams and more (29:50).Merab Dvalishvili discusses his UFC 316 title rematch against Sean O'Malley, why he feels bad for the former champ, adjustments he's making for the second fight, nearly falling off a cliff and more (1:05:51).Phil Davis discusses his PFL first-round tournament matchup against Rob Wilkinson, his experience in the Bellator-to-PFL transition, why so many of his fellow Bellator fighters abandoned ship, his longevity in MMA and more (1:37:04).Thad Jean discusses his first-round knockout of Mukhamed Berkhamov in the opening round of PFL's welterweight tournament, his road to MMA, his crush on Dakota Ditcheva and more (2:01:14).EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/uncrowned Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Ariel Helwani speaks to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. Plus, a lively discussion about the UFC's lightweight title picture and interviews with viral sensation Max Holzer, Phil Davis, and Thad Jean.

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Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with a lively discussion about the UFC's lightweight title picture (05:37).Undefeated featherweight Max Holzer discusses his viral win — and celebration — at Oktagon 69, the backstory behind the chaos,...

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