Zhilei Zhang in studio, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Burt Watson, Jared Anderson, OTN, weekend preview

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

In the latest On the Nose around (10:46), Ariel Helwani discusses the MLB All-Star Game uniforms, Dustin Poirier’s next fight, UFC 306 fights, Mysterious Frank and his audio clips, Ariel’s past Olympics trip,

Jasmine Jasudavicius around (34:15) discusses her recent UFC Denver win, fighting a prospect, her post-fight interview, who she wants next, the UFC Denver main event, if she would cut hair to make weight, training in Ireland, and more.

Jared Anderson around (1:02:06) discusses his necklace, his upcoming fight, his relationship with Turki Alalshikh, if this is his toughest fight, clarifying his Top Rank social post, what he wants next, Shakur Stevenson, the pressure he faces, and more.

Burt Watson around (1:36:36) discusses his new book, why he decided to write it, the story behind red and blue tape on gloves for MMA, why he parted ways with the UFC, joining Bellator, his final walk for Bellator, his next event, and more.

Zhilei Zhang around (2:13:21) discusses his the Deontay Wilder fight, his popularity in China, why he trains in New Jersey, how long he would like to fight, why he would have retired if he lost to Wilder, why he thinks he fell short against Parker, why he passed on Anderson next, why he can’t get a fight with Anthony Joshua, Alex Pereira’s chances at heavyweight, why he picked boxing over mixed martial arts, his nickname, and more.

Helwani around (3:05:56) returns to On the Nose to discuss relationship advice, Adam Sandler’s best movies, naming your kid, the Diaz vs. Fanmio lawsuit, and more.

The parlay pals around (3:59:32) make their latest selection, and GC makes picks for UFC Vegas 94 and Paul vs. Perry.

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