Sean Strickland next For Khamzat Chimaev? Ariel Helwani joins, UFC Houston recap, Conor Benn to Zuffa, more | The Boys in the Back episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 2H 58M

Sean Strickland next For Khamzat Chimaev? Ariel Helwani joins, UFC Houston recap, Conor Benn to Zuffa, more | The Boys in the Back

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

The Boys in the Blizzard kick off the show with Ariel Helwani, who gives his thoughts on Sean Strickland's UFC Houston win, Zuffa Boxing signing Conor Benn, and more (00:56). Then, the Boys give their own takes on the main event (14:12), before recapping the rest of the UFC Houston card (34:03). After touching on a few UFC fight announcements (56:03), Petesy Carroll joins the show to discuss PFL revealing Paul Hughes' next fight (1:08:18) and weigh in on the Conor Benn drama (1:18:07). The Boys recap more action from the weekend, including Gable Steveson's win at MFL 3 (2:06:35), Ryan Garcia capturing WBC gold (2:15:24), and more (2:20:06). Covering other news and notes, they discuss Conor McGregor wanting a new deal (2:23:14), Khamzat Chimaev teasing a move to light heavyweight (2:28:20), and Jailton Almeida signing with ACA (2:33:43). After reacting to breaking news of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao boxing in September, (2:35:03), the Boys hit a few more news items (2:41:01) and answer your Super Chats (2:48:46).

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The Boys in the Back recap a busy combat sports weekend, including UFC Houston and Ryan Garcia's big win. Plus, Ariel Helwani and Petesy Carroll join, the Boys react to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao boxing in September, and more.

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