The MMA Hour: Petr Yan, Aljamain Sterling, Dan Hardy, and More | Nov. 1, 2021

00:00 Standby
01:17 We look back on the weekend in MMA and the results of UFC 267.
12:10 New UFC interim bantamweight champion Petr Yan reflects on his win over Cory Sandhagen and previews his looming rematch against Aljamain Sterling.
31:45 Dan Hardy stops by to discuss UFC 267, the latest in his career, and more.
1:08:03 Undefeated UFC featherweight Lerone Murphy looks back at his knockout win over Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 267, his journey in MMA, discusses what’s next for him, and more.
1:37:12 UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling gives us an update on his health, reflects on UFC 267’s battle between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen, and more.
2:05:52 Anthony Smith joins the program to chat about the state of the light heavyweight division, Teixeira’s win, what’s next, and more.
2:33:29 GC and Helwani take a look their best bets from the weekend
2:53:40 We're joined by an old friend.
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[@scottr640]

Man, i feel for Dan Hardy. Could hear the pain in his voice. What a legend Inside the octagon was the best mma show on youtube!

[@sitefms]

100% you can tell hes absolutely gutted about the situation...even when hes annoyed his team cant attend anymore! Shame about inside the octagon was one of the best breakdown shows

[@BlBl9419]

Ariel is a freaking genius bringing Dan Hardy on after that incident on the last card.

[@luilui303]

What incident??

[@scottr640]

@@sitefms it was the highlight of fight week build up. 2nd to none

[@scottr640]

@@luilui303 the shocking ref on last weeks card, the st denis and santos fight

[@frunkiss]

"We'll even drop a round of chess in there so he can have a breather" -- Unfortunately, Woodley would be too hesitant to actually move his pieces

[@jlev9391]

DAMN that’s ice cold 😂

[@rohan4872]

Are you seriously going to troll a dude who in his prime was one of the best at WW to ever do it? Christ man you must be a chav who takes pride in the ‘Outlaw’s best achievement being able not to tap from a GSP submission.

[@slicvm]

@@rohan4872 Bruh it's just a joke. Live a little

[@stanleyyelnats3754]

@@rohan4872 Someone's into BBC

[@clippzone1445]

@@stanleyyelnats3754 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevesanders4071]

Dan hardy is next level, love listening to this guy.

[@milkyway6508]

He's a ponce mate.

[@stevemccarthy2473]

Milky way u r a jackass

[@craig1870]

My ass itches, but I know I wiped this morning

[@Khidr]

He was always one of my favorites as a commentator for the ufc, was a shame to see him go

[@milkyway6508]

@@Khidr Mike Goldberg better

[@AlexE915]

Love how Petr let's his English free with Heelwani

[@sircharlesfacehuggersworth1285]

In English, it’s *lets*.

[@gooniesneversaydie3699]

Pats SUCK. RAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDDEEERRRSSS

[@AlexE915]

@@gooniesneversaydie3699 Your HC and star WR and DEAD like your team after this week

[@dwarner9158]

Aljo’s number one goal in every interview is to find a way to bring up the fact that he beat Sandhagen

[@hungry6479]

and the hater's number one goal in every comment is to act like he is a bum with a record of 0-1 against petr yan

[@hungry6479]

@Sleepy Post maybe

[@Delarocha34]

To be fair I actually did forget he had that win over Sandhagen before watching this episode

[@zacha8934]

@Sleepy Post you must be forgetting about cm punk

[@switchblade6993]

@Sleepy Post man didn't knee himself in the skull just sayin...

[@johnvehikite4023]

Love that Ariel provides a platform for people to clear the air. The Dan Hardy interview made me even a bigger fan of him. Thanks to Heelwani and the Outlaw... sounds like a good name for a new show!

[@floatinggoose9197]

No

[@TitsClitsBongHits1]

The nose and the mohawk

[@ranktreeapp5604]

Dan hardy sucks.

[@Cookie-uz2xe]

Dan is class and very knowledgeable unlike alot of the fools on here

[@swisscheese8628]

Love that new York ric is back 🗽🗽🗽🗽

[@mattsefton]

Dan is a breath of fresh air. His treatment was shocking

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

Shocking? You need to get out and live.

[@714ever8]

@@Thunderfist_McBeefcake ???

[@savag3mma420]

Lmfao at Yan not even aware Hasbulla was there.. No f*cks given , No mercy.

[@MrJaybeezy123]

I don't get it. Do they have beef?

[@savag3mma420]

@@MrJaybeezy123 nah I doubt it. Just Yan was obviously in tunnel vision all week and had no fn idea he was even there when he was so hard to miss. Despite being so tiny. He was a good addition to the show with Islam and Khabib tossing and passing him around like it’s one of there children or something

[@UCHUJIN0]

I doubt he speaks to any of the islamist Russians tbh, crazy they speak the same language and volkov and Yan didn't even look Islam and magnemedovs way at the press conference back stage.

[@vlada]

He wasnt aware of a sideshow while preparing for his fight? Called being a pro. You dont leave celebs, ring girls or social media stars any space in your head.

[@halkiingg9500]

@@UCHUJIN0 islam & yan are cool bro go look at their instagrams, they just posted pics with eachother today from after the fights

[@wizardseizure]

Looks like Aljo been working on his commentary skills for when he retires after his next fight with Yan.

[@SparkyTakedown]

Damn son 😆

[@sindysinn69]

Dan Hardy is a legend. My go-to pre-fight. His breakdowns are clever, creative and honest. Big love to the whole Full Reptile team.

[@ButtaFingerzz]

STOP DA FITE!!!

[@Chatgbt221]

He is great for pre-fight analysis. He's so easy to listen to. Hardy and Jack Slack are top of their game.

[@brianfantanamcsexpanther9290]

🙏

[@MonsterHunter971]

😊

[@MonsterHunter971]

😊😊

[@talon3684]

Every word Dan Hardy said is ON POINT. One of the best in the business. I appreciate his accountability and forwardness. He is about the truth. Herb Dean has botched it up several times and business politics are a pain wherever they are. Glad he has options all around him and he can do what he loves in different arenas.

[@paulchristin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTRkp5ql9aUirs Unfortunately it’s been more than several.

[@talon3684]

@@paulchristin Oh I know. I'm a longtime fan of the UFC. I've seen him in action. Don't like him as a ref.

[@worldview6218]

I mean I can’t count the times herb has completely botched a fight now yet people always praise him as like the best in the business and idk man, I get like he is just there doing his job and I’m not trying to just trash him but this particular situation, you can really empathize with where dan was coming from because that wasn’t a situation open to interpretation. The dude got hit and was asleep and went stiff before hitting the ground and even the guy who slept him is just kinda looking at herb like uhm are you really gonna make me hit this guy again? Not only that but I’ve seen him let particular fighters get away with pretty blatant fouls and just cheating.

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

I have not seen a fighter more exciting than Petr Yan. Dude's a killer boxer.

[@XplicitTruth444]

Guess you’ve never watched an Anderson Silva fight. (I could have named another 50 guys including boxers)

[@PoochZie]

@@XplicitTruth444 not in MMA, also Yan's boxing is way better than Silva's if you look at pure boxing. Silva had good MMA boxing but Yan has better only boxing.

[@infrared6973]

Hes not that exciting to watch idk what fights youve been watching lol

[@imtylernewlands]

And those kicks of his! Sexy as hell!!

[@christoffersjoberg8647]

DAN HARDY, One of few pieces to make this sport BIG!.

[@paulmacaulay4231]

Ariel : “HEY DAN! HOW ARE YOU?” Dan H: (Without saying a word) *Absolutely baked af mate, thanks for asking.*

[@wesleymurray7028]

You think he’s high?

[@paulmacaulay4231]

@@wesleymurray7028 aye, especially on full reptile stuff, every time. Dudes bong baked.

[@dfawrtevfevwetetvwgw]

@@paulmacaulay4231 is there a difference between bong baked and a zoot?

[@paulmacaulay4231]

@@dfawrtevfevwetetvwgw massive difference

[@amb1941]

Dan Hardy is great, his breakdowns are incredible

[@Rya_N33]

😂😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ casual 🖕

[@nayanthapamagar111]

Out of all the mma guys doing utube he is the least liked... i love watching the fighter talk.. knowing them through their channel.. chael being best one to do it so far.. hardy i gave him a chance but smthing was missing

[@angelestrada4293]

Someone make sure Aljo eats more than just pancakes for the next fight. We don’t need to hear how he only had breakfast on fight day💀💀

[@leeoloughlin7013]

Sterling with lunch is a new mythical fighter aha

[@bonganimasonabo2364]

U doing a great job Ariel. Always good to see mma personalities such as Dan, Ariel, Lionheart get along, beloved in their own rights. Lerone is the Miracle, no doubt, what a story, rooting for him. Aljo says he wants to stick it to the fans, well when he loses to Petr again, don't expect anybody to feel sorry for him.

[@geewhite399]

If aljo even fights again! I hope he does but who knows after the type of operation he had but rooting for hom

[@dustinmormando5078]

This week’s artwork is amazing! ‘Cause Ariel’s an island boy… 🎶

[@20FreeWill]

No

[@kasud1239]

@@20FreeWill z

[@20FreeWill]

@@kasud1239 huh? Come on man . We can't give these foos attention

[@eddiewawa]

This show is THE platform for all the MMA outcasts shunned by the corporate machine - keep it up Dan and Heelwani

[@ssstl3636]

I think Petr Yan is the best pound for pound at the moment and he doesn"t even have the belt..

[@germanmunoz1826]

Lmao He barely has two top 5 wins and only one counted he aint p4p

[@germanmunoz1826]

@Sleepy Post P4P is literally for active fighters beating the best competition, i have him at top10 but hes on his way to top 3 if he keeps up his performannces

[@lenosetige7564]

@@germanmunoz1826 don't waste your time. He shouldn't even be top 10 lol.

[@TheBHNetwork]

@Sleepy Post Genuine delusion if you think that list of names justifies a top 1 spot on the P4P list

[@abdirahmanidris290]

Usman

[@videoj81]

Man huge fan of Dan Hardy, glad to see that things are going well for him.

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

Debatable; he’s on patreon 😕

[@gusthejoker85]

And he's dating Veronica macedo

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

The entire MMA community knows that Petr Yan is the real champion and not that clown.

[@SuperBlueMoonWA]

No, only emotional women think that

[@twentyfour5785]

We want justice for Dan he's one of the best and all his actions were coming from the right place

[@joerogansdmtpipe727]

“We have to know who the better guy is… when we’re feeling the way we should be feeling” 😂

[@leedsdrumacademy]

Aljamain: "Me and my brother are 6 months apart... he's 28 and I'm 32." If you ever needed more evidence as to why knees to the head when an opponent is down should remain illegal, there it is.

[@TheWorldStageGeopolitics]

its because there is less defense against it - a flying knee is just as damaging - but did he get brain damage and confused for 3+ rounds before that knee, because he was getting smashed

[@bazwax77]

You misheard dude……he said his brother hadn’t started training until he was 28! But on that note “LETS GO PETR!”

[@lawrencehackett6479]

What we found out is that yans now defended his undisputed title twice now, pretty impressive. As a blue blooded American 🇺🇸 im ready to call petr yan #1 pound for pound on earth if usman loses Saturday

[@cn.st.182]

This dude doesnt know what "blue blooded" means. I think he probably means "red blooded".

[@prakulrathnakar]

Welcome back New York Ric! Just like the good old times!!

[@xperrience]

Would love a hardy/helwani segment

[@chrisp6829]

Dan Hardy is a gem of a man and I would argue provides more knowledge to the mma community than any other person

[@jasonherzogmma]

Dan Hardy is without a doubt a national treasure for MMA! Thanks for giving him a platform.

[@joereydlb]

The island boy thumbnail art has me dead 💀 😂 🔥

[@hugopickering6245]

Dan Hardy always gives the best interview!

[@NeoValeTudo]

Hahahah yan is a jokester “they call it the interim belt but it has all the functions of a real belt”

[@WhoIsCalli]

Dan is missed for sure. Good to hear him speak. But happy we can still see him on his own shows!

[@billygats649]

Sterling showing his respect letting the champion have his interview first. Then Sterling could do his tryout for WWE on the mic.

[@PatientBoat]

Petr is a killer. I don't see anyone taking the belt from him at 135. Best interview I've seen with Petr, by the way. You're the man, Ariel.

[@twuandixon8675]

Exactly, Sandhaagen was the best chance.

[@letitflow6486]

Brando Moreno if he moved up weight, i think he really has potential, cracking the Yans puzzle

[@4truthonearth]

ariel u are the man, best decision u ever made to have your show. it is really fun to watch 💪

[@dckillsall2425]

I love petr

[@letitflow6486]

Thanks Ariel, for giving some spotlight for Dan Hardy, love his work on Full Reptile channel !

[@akhilg8392]

Great to see The Outlaw! One of the best minds in mma!

[@thehumanitarian99]

Dan reminded me to bomb the BT breakdown with 'where is Dan hardy' comments. Cheers Dan

[@brianfantanamcsexpanther9290]

😂

[@LieutenantStandby]

Hadn't watched a Helwani podcast for years, holy crap, I LOVE this new version of Hely. Before he always seemed unhappy and kept too quiet in his interviews and videos, but this guy is levelled up. Very happy to see more happiness in your podcast Hely. Keep it up.

[@michaelcook2717]

thanks for the dan hardy appearance he is such a ambassador for the sport and a voice for the fighters . and also he is not alone for yelling STOP THE FIGHT I've heard Paul Felder n DC yell it a lot # Bring back dan

[@rorking5104]

man im sooo glad this is back! loved lerone murphys interview.

[@Raiiflux]

Much respect to Dan Hardy!

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

I actually feel bad for Dan with the whole UFC thing. He’s such a great analyst and person

[@chino4132]

Great thumbnail, definitly one of the best ever and kudos to Ariel being the man of his word putting Virna up there lol

[@pablocastilloiii9913]

Ariel looks like “an island boi!” On the thumbnail lmfao

[@gavinc3205]

Great to hear from Dan hardy

[@DecoreHQ]

Another awesome episode of the MMA hour!

[@arnelzo]

MMA community should recognize how important Dan Hardy is the the industry. Big ups to the Outlaw!

[@rorking5104]

loved dan hardys interview!!

[@Artee023]

Breaking News: Aljo now fighting in 2023...

[@CrisKub]

I honestly did make sure to tune in for that fight based on hearing the beautiful sounds of the Island Boys.

[@charlied8355]

Herb Dean has been pumped up by Joe Rogan, who’s like 9/10ths out of the sport. Every time Joe see’s Herb he thinks its back in 2012 and calls him “the gold standard” but he’s been terrible for several years. Good call for Dan to call him out when it’s needed

[@twuandixon8675]

Agreed he's had ALOT of crap calls over the last two years.

[@christianorourke5877]

Herzog is the gold standard now

[@Schnitzer325ci]

💯

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Dan Hardy keeps it real. Love that guy. Hardy and Luke Thomas analysis and honesty is so refreshing 🙏👏

[@comixof2morrow]

Finally get to relax,eat,and watch this great content

[@hundohan3280]

Dan is literally the only great mma analyst. If the Ufc can turn a blind eye t woman beating pregnant crashing roid raging Jones, they could have a more reasonable response to dan’s issues. Also, I feel like the mystery woman is Laura Senko. Before she got her commentating gig she was prob coordinating media, idk

[@srdtucker5545]

No Laura has spoken up for Dan and said how respectful and of a fan his been of her's

[@abdirahmanidris290]

Its not laura. Her and dan got along well

[@GenghisKhan311]

Yan is exciting to watch. Kids a legend in the making. True lb for lb #1

[@oBigBusiness]

Best thumbnail yet haha Good to have NY Ric back !

[@WS-bk7uu]

Good to see Lerone Murphy on the show!

[@danewoods4712]

Aljo is delusional. He’s been drinking too much of his own cool aid

[@sat8959]

Even Nicco Montano was a better UFC champ than Aljo. At least she won the fight.

[@garycarlton3352]

The way Dan Hardy has been treated by the UFC is disgraceful, I believe every word of his story

[@kingcassels7859]

heck yeah! this is a great line up

[@brooksealy172]

Great show as usual!

[@xmikex902x]

Been shouting out Murphy as someone to look out for. He looked really good coming out of Fight Island when they were there say year

[@contaijus]

I LOVE that New York Ric is back!!

[@angelestrada4293]

Why would Aljo want to root for Petr? If Cory would’ve beat Petr then he would say some BS like how he beat Cory, which validates him being the champ.

[@kforkunt2760]

Great episode

[@gazoo3632]

This is awesome that New York Ric is back, makes me think that MMA Beat has a chance.

[@emsanchez85]

By far the best thumbnails in the game 😂 island boyz

[@craigbailey4263]

Always going to be a fan Dan!!!

[@Dial88]

This is gold! Yes let's get another view of the newest member on the wall! 😂

[@yogsenforfoth5948]

Ariel is the KING of mma journalism. No one else even comes close.

[@ismaelduran2852]

Petr yan will be a dominant champion bantamweight is gunna be the new middle weight

[@Crackoneopen]

NY Ric was the highlight for me! Love his work

[@lesblase3667]

Man Ariel looking like those Island boyz in that DP cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@vichidalgo14]

Dan Hardy is a real legend! Love the guy, real martial artist and he really loves MMA

[@bigfellasydney6970]

Loving Dan. Keep up the good work Ariel

[@wdrake10]

The lerone Murphy interview was really good! Enjoyed that 1.. he’s an interesting cat

[@brayanmiranda9082]

Aljo out here talking like he really won the belt by being the better fighter.

[@SuperBlueMoonWA]

He was clearly the better fighter. He knows the rules.

[@DesIntrepid]

Dan Hardy is by far one of the top three commentators ever to grace the UFC. I do like Bisping but he ain't no Dan Hardy and talks about himself and his escapades too much whilst commentating.

[@timtaylor9590]

obviously herb has talks with dana, odds makers, and higher ups to manipulate fights. they have to have herbs back so if someone is calling out herb on bad calls they gotta get rid of them

[@thedeadman200]

Huge fan of The Outlaw Dan Hardy! The UFC doesn't know what it's missing.

[@rohitsaha8264]

Things to learn from this video Look at the way aljo sterling conducts himself and if you find similarities with yourself, immediately change that aspect about your behaviour !

[@Falkov]

I'm stoked to see NYRick back, he was a brilliant part of this great show - the return of which has been kind of epic. I still get extra juiced by the sheer welcome novelty of new episodes coming out. Dan Hardy and Ariel seem to be flourishing since leaving ESPN..I imagine that Dan will continue developing quality content, he'll be given many more interesting opportunities, and his profile will continue to rise..I can't wait to see his new fights too. Good stuff. {^_^}"

[@zenking4647]

One thing I can say from watching the Peter yan fight this past week.. dude is gonna smash aljo.. the man is delusional dude got out wrestled by Peter in the last fight ... out wrestled people. Dude getting smashed and sent back to the premlins 😄 🤣 😂

[@SuperBlueMoonWA]

What are you talking about? Aljo won the first fight with a finish. Petr yan is a Oscar clown paper champ.

[@mikeoxmoll2298]

just hoping that yan still doesn’t risk the wrestling/grappling in the rematch (even tho he did better with that in the first time) and try to put him out in 3 rounds

[@jordanfrancis129]

@@SuperBlueMoonWA a dq isn't a finish...

[@portrail1854]

@@SuperBlueMoonWA did you confuse these fighters? Peter is that white

[@zenking4647]

@@mikeoxmoll2298 yeah I know what you mean there was a moment when he had Cory on the ground and I thought oh man a feel a dejavu coming along.. for me this was yan defending the title.. anyone who calling sterling a champion should slap them selves and take note 📝 of how dc handled it when he was handed a title he never won. 🙄

[@spudgreg]

Loved that Murphy interview

[@KingKobeBitch]

Your thumbnail artist is the GOAT 😆

[@TheSMHardy]

Thanks for the platform Ariel, I’m sure that the fight professor the Outlaw will be vindicated when the right people do the right thing and own up to their shortcomings. Dan will always do and say the right thing whatever the consequences - fighter safety first, corporation second.

[@orfs12]

luv the new addition to the wall of the mma gods! that was awesome! I am a new fan of Virna!

[@martinjames6148]

So great New York Rick is back!!!!

[@timothypineda1456]

woah! The Outlaw!

[@jannes9945]

Great editing. Silent wait at start could be even longer. I would really enjoy 30 mins silence before the show.

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

In Australia the promo stated there would be a new light heavyweight champ. I only noticed afterwards while watching a recording of a basketball game. Was bizzare

[@Themmaexchange]

Fixed fight? Seems like a big stretch though , could be possible.

[@ParkerPPipe]

Dude having New York Rick back is the best news fing ever

[@gamekiller9043]

I’m 100% sure Ariel get Aljmain in his show just to make him say cringy stuff, so he can get more views and Aljmain can get more haters. And tbh i don’t blame Ariel for doing that. That clown deserves it.

[@DiamondHandsDan]

9:51 “I will not repeat what I said, in fact, what I said was…” proceeds to repeat what he said😂😂

[@Lidertrade369]

Smith realized that Rakic is not good for hes hellt 😂🚀 but at least he is honest tho.

[@aqibgazisports3046]

First time hearing Petr speak English. Once he learns trash talk in English, he’ll be even more scary.