5+ hour, 35+ min ago (505+ words) Ian Machado Garry believes he's officially separated himself from the rest of UFC's welterweight contenders. Speaking Monday on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Garry made it clear he felt no resistance in the biggest fight of his career. While a finish may have eluded him, he sees Makhachev as the only option next. "I believe it's absolutely the fight to make," Garry said. "I don't believe there's a bigger fight or anyone who's more deserving of the title shot right now. Garry, 28, may only be riding a two-fight winning streak, but the momentum behind him continues to build. Since suffering his lone career loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov this past December, he's stayed active and sharp, stacking rebound performances that bolster his case in the title conversation " especially with one of those wins coming against the aforementioned Prates. Still, the division hasn't…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago (96+ words) Garry then joins the show to break down his win over Belal Muhammad, discussing his takedown defense, the controversial eye-poke, whether he's done enough to earn a title shot, Shavkat Rakhmonov or Kamaru Usman as potential challengers, his viral run-in with Khamzat Chimaev, and more. Garry then joins the show to break down his win over Belal Muhammad, discussing his takedown defense, the controversial eye-poke, whether he's done enough to earn a title shot, Shavkat Rakhmonov or Kamaru Usman as potential challengers, his viral run-in with Khamzat Chimaev, and more....

6+ hour, 46+ min ago (118+ words) Tsarukyan is next, breaking down his own big win against Dan Hooker, talking about his desire to finish the fight, head-butting Hooker at the weigh-ins, his respect for Hooker, having his father at the fight, Paddy Pimblett potentially jumping him in line, his expensive taste, his run-in with Ilia Topuria and their brewing beef, and more. Tsarukyan is next, breaking down his own big win against Dan Hooker, talking about his desire to finish the fight, head-butting Hooker at the weigh-ins, his respect for Hooker, having his father at the fight, Paddy Pimblett potentially jumping him in line, his expensive taste, his run-in with Ilia Topuria and their brewing beef, and more....

6+ hour, 54+ min ago (70+ words) Tyron Woodley returns to preview his boxing match against Anderson Silva, explaining how the fight came together, responding to Darren Till's comments about the fight, reacting to the Jake vs. Joshua fight, and more. Tyron Woodley returns to preview his boxing match against Anderson Silva, explaining how the fight came together, responding to Darren Till's comments about the fight, reacting to the Jake vs. Joshua fight, and more....

7+ hour, 29+ min ago (1007+ words) Christmas comes early for the boxing world when Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua meet on Dec. 19 in Miami, Florida. Earlier this month, Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) revealed that his originally scheduled Netflix showcase against Gervonta Davis had collapsed due to a new civil lawsuit accusing Davis of violent behavior, battery and kidnapping, forcing all parties to pivot. In response, MVP secured a world championship-level replacement in former unified heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua. The shakeup immediately generated worldwide discussion. Even UFC CEO Dana White weighed in, claiming at UFC 322's post-fight press conference that he was only learning of the matchup change in the moment. But according to MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, that version of events doesn't match reality. "Obviously, there's a clear distaste for Jake Paul when you're talking about, 'I want to see him get knocked out,…...

14+ hour, 36+ min ago (378+ words) Nate Diaz doesn't see what the big deal is with Islam Makhachev. At UFC 322, Makhachev strengthened his case to be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, earning a lopsided decision win over Jack Della Maddalena to record his 16th straight win and add the welterweight title to his list of achievements, which also includes four lightweight title defenses. Makhachev faces stiff competition at the top, with Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira also having won titles in two divisions, and Merab Dvalishvili set for his fourth championship defense next Saturday at UFC 323. Even given Makhachev's dominance, Diaz still thinks he has more work to do when it comes to being considered the best of the best. "They just throw that shit out like that," Diaz said on N3on's Twitch stream when asked if Makhachev is No. 1 right now. "Like, he's been…...

16+ hour, 36+ min ago (180+ words) Join "The Ariel Helwani Show" live on Uncrowned and YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time as Ariel and the Boys In The Back react to everything from the busy combat sports weekend, highlighted by UFC Qatar, David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde and more. Monday's guest list can be seen below. 1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang kick off the week by reacting to everything UFC Qatar and more. 1:40 p.m. ET: Ian Machado Garry checks back in following his big win at UFC Qatar. 2:05 p.m. ET: Arman Tsarukyan does the same. 2:35 p.m. ET: Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, previews Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua. 3:45 p.m. ET: Tyron Woodley looks ahead to his boxing match against Anderson Silva. Catch all new episodes of "The Ariel Helwani Show"liveevery Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show's YouTube page. To listen…...

17+ hour, 27+ min ago (346+ words) Sean O'Malley believes Arman Tsarukyan represents the biggest threat to UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria right now. Tsarukyan just ran through No. 6 ranked Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, chewing him up and spitting him out in the second round with a tight head and arm choke (highlights here). "Ahalkalakets" was already the No. 1 ranked lightweight, so he can't really go higher in the rankings. And now he's proven twice since his disastrous UFC 311 title shot pullout that he can make 155 pounds without collapsing. But just because Tsarukyan is the most legit threat at lightweight doesn't mean he gets the next title shot. Sean O'Malley shared his thoughts on the Georgian fighter's chances in a new YouTube video. "Arman is no f'king joke, Arman vs. Ilia is an interesting match-up," O'Malley said. "I don't think the UFC will make Arman vs…...

20+ hour, 27+ min ago (1004+ words) Christmas comes early for the boxing world when Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua meet Dec. 19 in Miami. Earlier this month, Paul and Most Valuable Promotions revealed that his originally scheduled Netflix showcase against Gervonta Davis had collapsed due to a new civil lawsuit accusing Davis of violent behavior, battery and kidnapping, forcing all parties to pivot. In response, MVP secured a world championship-level replacement in former unified heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua. The shakeup immediately generated worldwide discussion. Even UFC CEO Dana White weighed in, claiming at UFC 322's post-fight press conference that he was only learning of the matchup change in the moment. But according to MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, that version of events doesn't match reality. "Obviously, there's a clear distaste for Jake Paul when you're talking about, 'I want to see him get knocked out,'" Bidarian said on…...

23+ hour, 58+ min ago (206+ words) Ivanka Trump had a football Sunday. Ivanka's son and his grandfather spent some time tossing the football outside of the White House in Washington, D.C. It was a football weekend for everyone in the Trump family, apparently. President Trump, 79, took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to share his thoughts on the NFL's Week 12 action. President Trump called out New York Giants head coach Mike Kafka for passing on a field goal chance - to go up by 6 points against the Lions - to unsuccessfully go for it on fourth down. "Why did the New York Football Giants (NFL) not kick that Field Goal??? Who would have done such a thing? It was CRAZY! I got to watch the end of the game and thought, when they went for the touchdown instead of the 3, "That's Weird!!!'" he wrote on Truth Social. President…...