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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 4H 28M

MJF in studio, Carlos Prates, On the Nose, Netflix numbers revealed, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn announced, journalism discussion

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani starts the show with a media discussion, sparked by NBA insider Shams Charania’s recent reporting of NBA’s MVP award (10:21). Carlos Prates is back to reflect on his dominant performance against Jack Della Maddalena, then talks about deserving the next title shot, facing Michael Morales in the future, Mauricio Ruffy’s relationship with The Fighting Nerds, a dream fight against Ilia Topuria, and more (32:05). Ariel and the gang answer On The Nose questions, with topics including their adventures in Hollywood, Conor McGregor’s return announcement, reactions to Netflix’s MMA debut, and more (1:02:21). Maxwell Jacob Friedman (a.k.a. MJF) joins Ariel in-studio, discussing Tony Khan’s growth, wrestling fans being disenfranchised, the strength of the AEW roster, having unfinished business with Darby Allin, WrestleMania 42, Danhausen’s success, legends Steve Austin, Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels, his 2024 free agency, and more (1:44:57). Ariel and The Boys in the Back close the show with some news and notes, more On The Nose questions, and your Super Chats (3:03:44).

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Ariel Helwani speaks to MJF in studio and Carlos Prates. Plus, reaction to the Netflix numbers for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano being revealed, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn getting announced, On The Nose, and a topical journalism discussion.

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