In the latest On the Nose, Ariel Helwani discusses where Kamaru Usman would be on p4p list with a win, UFC 286 main event scenarios, instant rematches, the best division in MMA, best fight for bantamweight title, a closer look at Dartsgate, Canelo Alvarez’s next fight, and more.
00:00:00 Intro.
00:02:54 Where would a victory over Leon put Kamaru on Saturday?
00:05:16 What do you think happens next for the WW title in these scenarios: Leon retains, Usman retains, Usman retains and retires?
00:07:44 Do you think there’s been a great matchup we missed out on because the UFC opted for an instant rematch instead?
00:09:40 Expanding the Bantamweight vs. Lightweight debate.
00:11:30 More thoughts on the Bantamweight vs. Lightweight debate.
00:19:49 Favorite UFC London moment, recs while in London, prediction for main, and any fight outside the main you’re looking forward to?
00:28:32 Which fantasy matchup would the team like to see?
00:37:10 Favorite sport scandal?
00:42:48 What’s your opinion on the Undertaker’s legendary Wrestlemania streak?
00:44:22 With Merab’s win, what do you think about teammates fighting each other?
00:45:39 Any rumblings on a Poirier fight?
00:47:33 Thoughts on “influencer fighting?”
00:49:12 What happened to in-studio guests signing a whiteboard?
00:50:00 What the story of your v-shaped scar?
00:50:33 Will you do an in person appearance at a press conference again?
00:52:43 What’s everyone’s favorite pie?
00:58:53 Have you ever been intimidated by someone’s intellect?
01:01:01 Top 5 atmospheres in sport?
01:06:23 Has GC’s cold streak crossed into other sports, or just MMA?
01:13:05 Was DC vs. Lesnar actually close to happening, or was it for show? What’s the rest of the crew’s top 3 hip hop albums?
01:17:27 Thoughts on the East Coast West Coast beef during the Tupac era of hip hop?
01:23:38 What is your dream sports doc that hasn’t been made yet?
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00:02:54 Where would a victory over Leon put Kamaru on Saturday?
00:05:16 What do you think happens next for the WW title in these scenarios: Leon retains, Usman retains, Usman retains and retires?
00:07:44 Do you think there’s been a great matchup we missed out on because the UFC opted for an instant rematch instead?
00:09:40 Expanding the Bantamweight vs. Lightweight debate.
00:11:30 More thoughts on the Bantamweight vs. Lightweight debate.
00:19:49 Favorite UFC London moment, recs while in London, prediction for main, and any fight outside the main you’re looking forward to?
00:28:32 Which fantasy matchup would the team like to see?
00:37:10 Favorite sport scandal?
00:42:48 What’s your opinion on the Undertaker’s legendary Wrestlemania streak?
00:44:22 With Merab’s win, what do you think about teammates fighting each other?
00:45:39 Any rumblings on a Poirier fight?
00:47:33 Thoughts on “influencer fighting?”
00:49:12 What happened to in-studio guests signing a whiteboard?
00:50:00 What the story of your v-shaped scar?
00:50:33 Will you do an in person appearance at a press conference again?
00:52:43 What’s everyone’s favorite pie?
00:58:53 Have you ever been intimidated by someone’s intellect?
01:01:01 Top 5 atmospheres in sport?
01:06:23 Has GC’s cold streak crossed into other sports, or just MMA?
01:13:05 Was DC vs. Lesnar actually close to happening, or was it for show? What’s the rest of the crew’s top 3 hip hop albums?
01:17:27 Thoughts on the East Coast West Coast beef during the Tupac era of hip hop?
01:23:38 What is your dream sports doc that hasn’t been made yet?
Color blingness thing was cray
Y’all are the best. Keep it up.
Ok what if Izzy wins where does he go in ranks.
Hopefully Laura slaps Hardys wife during an interview, 😂
I'd love to see Maynard vs Chandler when Maynard almost pummelled Edgar to Mars in the first round.
Jon Jones is the GOAT period, discussion over.
HOW does USMAN not JUMP ISLAM
Wolf was next but he missed weight badly
DC Towelgate
135 doesn’t interest me because I can’t get behind watching someone who weighs less than the average high schooler
Music for Earthworms!!! I can’t believe it. Mysterious Frank rules!
Colby draws people pick and chose when to get mad let’s not forget edwards got a title shot after poking belal in the eye
Chito already smashed O'Malley yea lets do that again O'Malley doesn't want that match up again
Why is there no answer for why they took out the Conor USADA comment in the video upload
These rankings are nonsense man. It's all marketing. And really meaningless. Let's keep it professional guys.
we need to see khamzat vs Colby 100%
Patriots absolutely didn't cheat ya bafoons.. all the teams taped each other. Pats just were the ones who got in trouble.. it's like the 10 mice who get a nibble of the chz but the only one who's punished is the one who's there when the kill bar comes down.. also Ariel. You really think Brady needed deflated footballs homie?? Cmon… Yea maybe he liked them with less air but clearly that changed nothing since he won 3 rings post deflate grapes
Why in the hell is anyone putting Islam ahead of Volk? He moved up in weight and almost beat the guy, what a trash take.
Usman needs 2 titles to vr mention ed along jjone record
The UFC will definitely push it for khamzat. Dana admitted to him being the next Conor and they prolly will capitalise him for more of the big fights
Ariel knew Colby was the backup!! You sneaky bastard
LMAO 😂 the Dartgate
I was cringing so hard at the hip hop albums bit until Ric said Illmatic, can always count on Ric to pull through with the picks.
How can Islam be over usman when he didn’t fight a single top fighter before charles and arguably lost to Volk. But usman has been beating the top fighters for years. How does that work
Volkanovski vs zabit
I’m drunk ashit rn
Andor Lite aka subpar writing(The Mandalorian has never had good writing)
Set up episode not a throwaway like episode 1 was(hopfully)
The overall acting in this series, particularly this season is not great. Especially this episode. Even Pedro Pascal seems off 🤔
The showrunners don't understand pacing
I remain hopful, but The Mandalorian has never been a great show. I just throughout they finally had a story to tell. It's just not hitting or playing out to be all that interesting so far.
Bartman is probably #1 the absolutely worst and most cringy one with the videos of everyone throwing beer at him and him having to change his name/entire life to get away from it. When the cubs clearly still had a chance and blew the game after that..
I wrestled at 135 in high school and was pretty serious, maintaining a top 3-4 ranking in all states the last couple years and top 2-3 in D1. Back around then (2009-2011ish), 135 was often considered the best weight class in New England.
Really it was 125-145, and 135 being the center of that it makes sense. I know it's different, but with the wild over representation of amateur and college wrestlers in those who have MMA success, it seems to be the sport that most parallels MMA in culture, lifestyle and, for those who were serious about it, it's grueling nature. Like, 10lb overnight cuts were not uncommon. So while it's different ofc, I feel there is some reflection.
BUT…I only give such a verbose preamble to highlight that I have every reason to be biased and agree that 135 is the deepest. If I were abiding anything but what I believe to be an objective analysis, I'd obviously say 135 is the strongest weight.
However, even as an ex 135er (although id probably would compete at 45 or 55 now) who also did a bit of other combat sports, I DISAGREE that 135 is the best in the UFC. I still think LW is the best.
I'd argue that Bantamweight has the greatest percentage of very good to great fighters, hence why theyre all neck and neck at the top. But I do think the absolute best guys, balancing all elements of MMA, are at LW. To me, LW has the most elite of the elite…but maybe not as many very good to great guys when you get lower in the ranks.
Deeper can have slight variations in our definitions, so there isn't a correct answer obviously. Whats deeper…75% of guys being good to great? Or 45% of guys being absolute elite of the elite. There is no established correct answer but in my opinion, Lw edges this out.
I can watch another 10 minutes of Ariel just asking about colours.
Colby has star power on his side. That's what he gets after paying the price of being "the most hated".
towel gate 1 & 2
Ariel having Islam as p4p number 2 is funny to me
Colby. The peoples champ
freaking snoreeee fest
i hate instant rematches.
Maybe we can get super fight Islam vs Usman
Tonight The former Welterweight King returns for his belt. Does he get his belt back this weekend? What do you think?
Buy m&ms or skittles and make Ariel sort them by color
top 3 hip hop albums: 1. c-n-n – war report, 2. c-n-n – war report, 3. Dr Octagon, Bulk Records first press before changing the tracks, before being renamed 'the Octagologist'
Only picking 3 albums is so tough. I find it interesting to hear peoples favorite artists, you get like a vibe of someone’s personality.
he cheated quite obviously.
yo Leon im from London couldn't hope or wish for a better British champ but g Colby is a different kettle of fish good luck your gonna need it my man
DP day??? 😂
I'm sorry, how Islam is in the top three PFP rankings is beyond me..! His body of work isn't there. Outside of Do Bronx, who has he beat in his division that warrants the ranking?
Colby Vs Leon I will riot if it happens next