DC begins the show with a major announcement before he and Ariel discuss why it appears unlikely Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson will square off in what was to be a highly anticipated co-main event at UFC 254 next month. Plus, the guys dive into the many storylines surrounding Saturday’s Colby Covington-Tyron Woodley fight, the Khamzat Chimaev hype train and why strawweight Angela Hill reminds Ariel of Jorge Masvidal.

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Fresh off another win in the UFC’s heavyweight division, 23-year veteran Alistair Overeem discusses how much longer he plans on fighting, the best moments of his career and how Jon Jones would fare in the division. Then, UFC middleweight Gerald Meerschaert -- who fights Khamzat Chimaev on Sept. 19 -- talks about the holes in Chimaev’s game and how he plans to stop the Khamzat hype train and derail the UFC’s plans for the young phenom. Plus, Ariel shares some news and notes from around the world of MMA.

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With videos of a fit Nick Diaz swirling around social media, DC & Helwani talk about the UFC welterweight's potential path to a return, and some big names they'd like to see him fight. Plus, the guys discuss whether fans actually want to see Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal fight again, the partnership between Masvidal and Tyron Woodley, Alistair Overeem's incredible heavyweight run and...is there one man who could lure DC out of retirement?

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After an avalanche of MMA news, Ariel’s old pal NewYorkRic stops by to discuss the proposed rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, Leon Edwards’ standing in the welterweight division and if there’s any truth to the rumors of a Brock Lesnar/Jon Jones heavyweight superfight. The guys also look back on their accomplishments as they usher in a new era of the show. Then, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley talks about lessons learned from his loss to Gilbert Burns, training with Masvidal, Colby Covington’s shortcomings and why Kamaru Usman would be nothing without him.

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In a memorable first episode of the new “DC & Helwani” era, Daniel Cormier speaks for the first time since losing to Stipe Miocic at UFC 252, candidly discussing his regrets from the fight, Miocic’s controversial third round eye poke and if he truly feels he’s done fighting. Plus, Cormier gives his thoughts on Jon Jones’ decision to leave the light heavyweight division and whether Francis Ngannou should fight for the heavyweight belt next.

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Before discussing preparations for his UFC 253 title fight next month, UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes explains why he feels Jon Jones chose to relinquish his belt. Then, light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith looks back on his May loss to Glover Teixeira before previewing next weekend’s fight against Aleksander Rakic and breaking down Jones' chances in the UFC’s heavyweight division (27:08). Plus, Ariel weighs in on how the UFC should move forward with Jones (57:20).

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Former UFC fighter Ben Askren joins Ariel to explain why Daniel Cormier’s five-round loss at UFC 252 shouldn’t affect his legacy. The guys then talk about the fight’s controversial eye pokes, if they believe DC will really call it quits, and Stipe Miocic’s place among the greatest of all time. Plus, a complicated heavyweight picture and Jon Jones’ place in it (31:58), Sean O’Malley’s falter (41:24) and Paige VanZant’s newest opportunity (58:10).

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One of the hottest names in MMA, “Suga’” Sean O’Malley joins Ariel days before his UFC 252 bantamweight bout to discuss the UFC’s decision to upgrade him to the co-main event, his new contract, inspiration he’s taken from Michael Jordan, how he plans on beating Marlon Vera, his “beef” with Cody Garbrandt and more (6:54). Then, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman talks about his first win in three years, the hardest weight cuts of his career, proper foot hygiene and his new partnership with social media star Gary Vee (31:55). But before all that, Ariel shares some of his favorite Daniel Cormier memories.

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Days before the final fight of his UFC career, Daniel Cormier joins Ariel to discuss the crazy journey that’s led to this moment, Khabib’s advice for him and adjustments he’s made since last fighting Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight belt. Then, former UFC fighter Ben Askren fills in for DC to talk about what’s next in the UFC’s heavyweight division (26:15), Chris Weidman’s first win in three years (36:00), the speculation around Tyron Woodley vs. Colby Covington (1:01:00) and much more.

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From a pool in Dubai, UFC middleweight Darren Till talks to Ariel about his July 25 loss to Robert Whittaker, his dreams of holding the belt one day, why he doesn’t want to be an “Instagram fighter,” past issues with Mike Perry, pina coladas and more (6:10). Plus, the latest on Conor McGregor and a conversation with Bellator welterweight Dillon Danis about his injury recovery and the many, many fighters he has beef with, including Jorge Masvidal (37:00).

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