The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Dominick Cruz, Al Iaquinta, Shannon Knapp, Andy Foster, and more


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Towards the beginning of the show, Ariel Helwani delivers an emotional reaction to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Shannon Knapp around (13:49) gives us an update on Invicta FC, the history of open scoring at her events, how it has helped, the reaction of the fans, and more.

Al Iaquinta around (38:14) discusses selling NewYorkRic a house, why he doesn’t like open scoring, rips Doug Crosby, MVP vs. Storley judging, what Aljamain Sterling Day was like, if he’ll return at Long Island UFC event, and more.

Andy Foster around (1:17:22) discusses why he isn’t in favor of open scoring, scoring rounds 10-10, the evolution of judging, the criticism of judges, corner issues, how DQ’s should be a last resort, Charles Oliveira’s weight miss, digital scale vs. beam scale, and more.

Dominick Cruz around (2:04:23) discusses open scoring, why education of judges would make the true difference, the 135-pound division, if T.J. Dillashaw earned a title shot, when he might return and where, his thoughts on Marlon Vera, and more.

GC and Helwani around (2:39:49) look at best bets for the upcoming KSW event and more.

In the latest On the Nose around (3:01:06), Ariel Helwani discusses if there should be more judges, Ali Abdelaziz vs. Cris Cyborg, Sasha Banks and Naomi vs. WWE, his relationship with Brock Lesnar, failed dinner plans with The MMA Hour crew, a failed wedding proposal, NewYorkRIc calls in, and more

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