The Ariel Helwani Show

We open the show reacting to O’Shaquie Fosters dominant win over Emanuel Navarette to become a three-belt champion at super featherweight. It was a masterful performance and the only belt left for Foster would be the Anthony Caccace-Nick Ball winner. Should Foster go directly to lightweight for a potential battle with Shakur Stevenson (02:16)?

Over in Sheffield, England, Dalton Smith edged out Alberto Puello to retain his WBC super lightweight title in what was a very technical, low-contact fight. Neither fighter landed more than 10 punches in any round. Smith now sets his sights on the other champions at 140 (39:28).

Some more news and notes from the weekend: Naoya Inoue and Bam Rodriguez are back on track for a 2027 showdown. Devin Haney officially signs a deal with DAZN and is rumored to be fighting fellow welterweight champion Liam Para and Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez are targeting a February fight date. Enjoy the show (42:12)!

Ariel Helwani gives his instant reaction to UFC 333, starting with Alexander Volkanovski's flawless performance against Movsar Evloev (00:23), leading to the question: Who will Volkanovski fight next (03:13)?
In the co-main event, Petr Yan wins the rubber match of his trilogy with Merab Dvalishvili (04:34), while Alexander Volkov keeps the winning streak going (08:57) and Aaron Pico delivers a fast finish (10:14).

Ariel touches on a massive knockout from Dominick Reyes (11:06) and recaps the rest of the card (11:49).
Finally, Ariel reacts to the major announcements for UFC 336 in Toronto: Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales for the interim UFC welterweight title and Joshua Van defending UFC flyweight gold against Manel Kape (16:04).

On this episode of The Uncrowned Beat, Ariel Helwani is joined by Dan Canobbio, Naji Grampus, and Alan Dawson to discuss boxing hot topics including: Shakur Stevenson securing his release from Zuffa Boxing (01:39), continued attacks in Sauda Arabia and how it will impact Canelo's upcoming bout (24:32), fallout from Daniel Dubois' massive win over Fabio Wardley (33:32), Sebastian Fundora potentially facing Jaron 'Boots' Ennis (35:52), and more.

On a special guest edition of The Craic, Ben Fowlkes helms the ship alongside Eric Jackman and Craic debutant Dudey.
After reacting to some of the standout moments from the UFC 333 press conference (05:09), the trio turn their focus to the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev (16:38).
The co-main event is next on the agenda, with Petr Yan set to face Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy fight (28:32).
Next, Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis’ brawl at the RAF 14 press conference gives the crew plenty to unpack (50:15).
Then, the unfolding situation in Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for Canelo Alvarez’s next fight comes under the microscope (01:02:07).
Last up, the trio answer your Super Chats (01:16:36).

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to the growing talk surrounding a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Ryan Garcia (04:46), as well as other news and notes from the combat space (12:58).
Then, they break down UFC 333 from top to bottom (34:41), before touching on RAF 14 (1:44:31), and makings picks (1:47:37).
After debuting a brand new Fight Feasts, featuring Russian food (1:51:47), the Boys deliver their P4P trilogies (2:08:33).
The show wraps up with your voicemails (2:34:43) and Super Chats (2:54:33).