Ariel is first joined by ESPN’s Marc Raimondi to preview this weekend’s UFC 238 card and talk about the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov in September. Then, pro fighter turned PFL play-by-play voice Sean O’Connell talks about his transition to full-time broadcaster. And finally, MMAFighting.com’s Peter Carroll stops by to discuss Alexander Gustafsson’s retirement, Makwan Amirkhani’s

11:16 AM ET There’s more to Jordan “Big Swingin'” Johnson’s decision to move to the Professional Fighters League than the appeal of the $1 million prize. Sure, the money that Johnson states he’ll make “responsible adult decisions” with is nice, but there’s something else on his mind. The UFC veteran and undefeated light heavyweight prospect

1:27 AM ET Marc RaimondiESPN It’s time for the big boys. PFL will debut its 2019 heavyweights and light heavyweights on Thursday night in Uniondale, N.Y., (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) which likely means a heaping helping of knockouts and quick finishes. The first two PFL events of this season have provided some serious action and

EDGEWOOD, New Mexico — Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is the most successful fighter in UFC history, based on number of wins. He’s also the craziest fighter in UFC history, based on, well, just about everything. Want to hear a wild story about Cowboy? How much time have you got? Over the years, Cerrone has shared tales

2:20 PM ET MMA veteran Bec Rawlings is headed to Bellator MMA, sources say. The former UFC fighter, known for her eccentric personality and colorful tattoos, recently agreed to terms with the promotion, though her debut hasn’t been set yet, according to sources. She will compete in Bellator’s flyweight division. Rawlings (7-8) was released from

4:20 PM ET Nate Diaz says a trilogy fight against former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is not going to happen. “I’m not interested in it at all,” Diaz told ESPN’s Ariel Helwani on Monday. “I’m interested in winners. He lost his last fight and I won my last fight. You think I’m

4:07 PM ET Nate Diaz, one of the most popular — and free-spirited — fighters in MMA, has not spoken publicly about his fighting career in more than two years. Until now. Diaz, who squares off with Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout on Aug. 17 in Anaheim, California, joined Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on

8:22 AM ET It’s Monday, time for another edition of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, which airs live starting at 1:00 p.m. ET on Twitter and YouTube. After it ends, you can listen to the entire show via the ESPN podcast center. This show will enjoy its 10th birthday later this month. It’s been quite the

6:57 PM ET Marc RaimondiESPN Alexander Gustafsson was asked Saturday what his legacy would be in the UFC. Gustafsson, Sweden’s favorite MMA son, announced his retirement at UFC Stockholm following a fourth-round submission loss to Anthony Smith. “I just try to be what I am,” Gustafsson said. “I like to step into the Octagon and

5:16 PM ET Marc RaimondiESPN Anthony Smith‘s place among the elite light heavyweights in the world is secure. “Lionheart” went into Alexander Gustafsson‘s hometown and finished him via rear-naked choke submission at 2:38 of the fourth round Saturday in the main event of UFC Stockholm. It was the biggest win of Smith’s 11-year career and