UFC 327 reaction, Carlos Ulberg, Daniel Rodriguez, Shakur Stevenson, Kevin Holland, Cub Swanson, Eugene Bareman, massive weekend recap, more episode artwork

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UFC 327 reaction, Carlos Ulberg, Daniel Rodriguez, Shakur Stevenson, Kevin Holland, Cub Swanson, Eugene Bareman, massive weekend recap, more

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show recapping a huge combat sports weekend, starting with UFC 327. Joined by the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll, the gang discusses Carlos Ulberg’s incredible one-legged knockout of Jiri Prochazka, Josh Hokit stealing the show all week, and the rest of the card (16:41). Newly-crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg stops by to reflect on the massive victory and knee injury he suffered in the fight, respond to Prochazka saying he showed “mercy,” calling him a “pretender,” look ahead to his recovery, and more (1:01:06). Cub Swanson is back to break down his storybook retirement fight, including the buildup to the moment, the fight itself, the reception from fans and fellow fighters, celebrating the win with his family, and more (1:31:59). Daniel Rodriguez returns to reveal details about his long hiatus, being detained in Mexico while crossing the border with marijuana, support he received while in jail, finding ways to exercise and make the best of his conditions, remaining motivated, how he was able to negotiate his release, and more (2:05:37). Kevin Holland joins following his impressive performance against Randy Brown at UFC 327, talking about his ranch and horses, his younger brother getting into the fight game, Brown’s ability to fight off submissions, wanting another crack at both Mike Malott and Daniel Rodriguez, and more (2:37:37). City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman is back on the show, discussing Ulberg’s UFC 327 win, their camp for the fight, his real-time thoughts after Ulberg’s injury, his reaction to Prochazka’s “mercy” comments, Ulberg potentially fighting Magomed Ankalaev in his first title defense, his feelings on Israel Adesanya’s next move, and more (3:01:04). WBO super lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson is our final guest of the day, reacting to Conor Benn’s performance against Regis Prograis, being stripped of the WBC title and the politics involved, who he hopes to fight next, and more (3:36:14). Ariel closes the show with some other news and notes (3:57:29), before answering your Super Chats (4:58:22).

Ariel Helwani recaps UFC 327 and the rest of a massive combat sports weekend, before speaking to new UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg, Daniel Rodriguez, Shakur Stevenson, Kevin Holland, Cub Swanson, and coach Eugene Bareman. Plus, Super Chats and more.

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show recapping a huge combat sports weekend, starting with UFC 327. Joined by the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll, the gang discusses Carlos Ulberg’s incredible one-legged knockout of Jiri Prochazka, Josh Hokit...

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