The MMA Hour: Rose Namajunas, Jan Blachowicz, Fedor Emelianenko, and More | Oct. 20, 2021

[@reubenmathew6200]

Absolutely loved the interview with Fedor. I remember being mesmerized by him early in my MMA fandom

[@EricCKeys]

Hes my HW GOAT but I was going to say that this interview was one of the worst lately. Seemed like it was Russian propaganda and barely spoke to his great career before he was fighting past his prime. Hes fighting Tim Johnson because hes American and Russia wants to see Fedor knockout an American.

[@treyturner8582]

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[@geraldbristol9730]

Ariel your words about your experience with anxiety are exactly the reminder I needed today. It helps me not feel alone in having those feelings.

[@goldnutter412]

Never alone. None of us are alone, even those passed, are not in the past. They're always actually.. somewhere ;) Focus is everything. We choose how to focus and what to focus on.. we don't know how our mind works but there is a lot of good research on how its generally going to be a momentum thing. Any fear chasing comes from ego detection. And then being open and honest with yourself.

[@jonathancastaneda9067]

Lmao

[@WAVYDIVINE]

I love this show... Makes my Monday and Wednesday so much better

[@rorybarrett5805]

Facts! It’s making my Thursday better too because I get to watch the parts I missed from yesterday

[@harmanbassi2075]

Agreed

[@gianstarpassah2709]

@@rorybarrett5805 🍑🍑

[@TheJewinator]

helps me get through the work day.

[@stfuguy4207]

Makes my Tuesdays and Thursday’s better here in Australia also,

[@Popomonk]

Thank you for sharing ariel. As Survivor of anxiety depression that story touched me man. You good man for staying positive.

[@jonathancastaneda9067]

Lmao

[@jennifersmith3218]

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[@Geek4687]

One of the best moments in my life meeting Fedor and shaking his hand

[@rusty1748]

Never happened.

[@dirtyyfendi]

I got a signed fedor strikeforce glove its my favorite piece

[@danathatsfuckingillegalkni8740]

@@rusty1748 what does it feel like having a brain so dull?

[@isaacnelson]

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[@ouedraogomohamed2342]

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[@mitchg5809]

I was introduced to this show through the fighter and the kid beef, I definitely entered with some bias in favor of Brendan… I unsubscribed to tfatk this morning and subscribed to this channel. The Reddit DM revelation and actually kinda ending up liking Ariel are what changed my mind. So anyways, you got a new viewer

[@steverogers7601]

This is good on you. I used to be a fan of Brendan Schaub and his podcast years ago but he began saying things that rubbed me the wrong way. The big one was when he talked about bullying his old college roommate then scoffed and made fun of a fan who sent them an email saying he didn’t agree with how Brendan handled that situation. That’s when I started wondering if anyone else felt if Brendan was truly a nice guy or just putting on a front, and found the TFATK subreddit that was full of video proof and comparison videos of Schaub being a douchebag. His beef is another loud and clear example of that and it’s quite revealing how almost no one came to his defense except for his intern and coworker, yet Ariel has legit fighters come out in support.

[@simp4simps203]

You like all these other simps

[@magneisuemwinterjuice7810]

you filthy conor mcgregor casuals

[@simp4simps203]

@@magneisuemwinterjuice7810 fr this guy gets it

[@nickm8874]

Everyone’s a fan of Schaub until they start properly paying attention. I was exactly the same as you brother …

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

NO APOLOGY !!! 🥊🥊🥊

[@Jv9569]

Ariel seems like the type of guy that grows on you, and these are some pretty solid & stacked interviews. Good stuff 👍

[@kulshow]

Happiness is a multitude of decisions you make daily - Thug Rose 🌹

[@StefMan30]

Jan Blachowicz is a great champion. Refreshing to hear him speak.

[@CautionToTheAirwaves]

Agreed. Probably my favorite champ right now in the UFC.

[@ILoveGaza77]

Why is he hating on Corey Anderson if he truly believes he is the best 205? I am going with GLOVER 100%

[@ericjhaber]

Wow Andrei is such a great interview. Have him on more!

[@dinfulofsin8525]

i think out of all the fighters in the UFC i enjoy listening to Andrei Arlovski the most. he's funny and straight up honest about everything.

[@jeje4042]

So many good guests, such a great watch.

[@flugendorffilms6130]

Even though Fedor is crap at interviews I get teared up.

[@celogh]

Andrei interview was great. Cool how I imagined him having such different personality. Him and Fedor still banging at that age, such inspiration!!

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Thank You to Ariel's Therapist !!! 🙏🙏🙏 Thank You for this Show 👌👌👌

[@messipist]

Ariel could simply just have a radio show with no guests and he'd still continue to grow in success. Very awesome dude.

[@crovax17]

All time favorite fighter Fedor! Goat 🐐

[@ILoveGaza77]

I wish more fighters were more like FEDOR and KHABIB beautiful examples of the sport.

[@mikenelson8409]

Yes!

[@dex2862]

MMA has made me a fan of the Russians 🇷🇺

[@leftbasis]

You’d think Walid was the one fighting Moreno.

[@ThisWeirdWorldWonders]

Davidson will never be star. No English, 0 charisma they guy's just texting all the interview. Cant get focused

[@419buckeye7]

@@ThisWeirdWorldWonders My My

[@oz3684]

👃 is the best reporter in mma and all sports in my opinion…. But you hold on to the rope while waiting for a tag not the string unless wrestling lingo has changed since i was a kid 😂

[@DonOrFinito]

* thug👃 !!

[@guusama3404]

its a little know fact for people not into the wrestling mojoverse xD...but there is a Small thin string on the Tag corners of the ring, that they are supposed to be holding in order to not move too far from the corner, the string is attached to the corner not the ropes..

[@Jamesfrancosdog]

Back in the day there was a string attached to the turnbuckle, which wrestlers had to hold so that they couldn’t go too far from the corner waiting for the tag.

[@nickm8874]

@@guusama3404 you’re both kind of right. What you’re describing is real …. But it was always called the tag rope

[@endrigorodrigues2264]

Fedor is MMA royalty, so glad to see him in the greatest MMA show

[@brooksealy172]

Only thing to make this show better is have it on friday as well !

[@fengshuimma9160]

That Schaub “apology” felt like the second fight where wilder got smashed and came up with 1.7 reasons why.

[@sitonmuhdeckasshole]

@Johnathan Corbett schaub’s comedy special’s IMDB rating

[@deucey89]

Gotta love Jan!

[@PiceaSitchensis]

How the hell does is able to do this show without having to go to the bathroom?

[@kolbykely4134]

He's so dedicated he uses a catheter 🤣

[@TheRubberMatch]

He must not drink enough water

[@mixedmartialanarchist6469]

Red Bull can

[@alperyldrm6385]

He is probably on big boy diapers.

[@goldnutter412]

@@kolbykely4134 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mustangx]

1.7 and his side kick are really slandering jerks

[@steverogers7601]

It’s not even “hate” at this point. This whole beef between Brendan and Ariel has revealed to many how much of a shameless liar schaub is and how he’ll never offer a proper and legitimate apology even when called out by a public figure like Ariel.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

@@steverogers7601 Fakes & Phoneys giving a Fake & Phoney ' Apology ' !!! Talking 💩 , lies and slandering Ariel for 5+ years ... Then NOT being Man enough to apologise properly.... Don't care how successful Brendan is, he is a LOSER !!!

[@managut]

This is the best mma show currently out.

[@RealMattKiefer]

Not tire of it. LOVING IT

[@bback4072]

When you interview one of Wallid's fighters, you're actually just interviewing Wallid

[@EugeneMCampbell]

At this point I'm more excited for the Monday and Wednesday shows than I am for most weekend cards. Congrats on the continued success Heelwani

[@stevepanebianco145]

Ariel's interview with rose was awesome so authentic I love rose she's as real as it gets and Ariel for sure has grown on me

[@elbaso12345]

The fact that Ariel can make Fedor laugh and smile speaks volumes of the respect and love the fighters have for the nose.

[@alfieboyyy376]

HAHAHAHA Josh Thomson Sum 41...Another 10-7 for Heelwani on my scorecard

[@michaelzendejas4586]

Fedor…what a legend

[@xanderfixion7034]

Thank you for having Fedor Ariel! 🙏 My favorite Heavyweight of all time.

[@dh1791]

Keep kicking ass Ariel. You're an inspiration and thank you for allowing your guests to be an inspiration to me as well.

[@ItsYaBoyUzzi]

Can somebody please explain the PF Chang reference to me? I don’t get it 😭

[@andrewyeah3143]

Yes!! I have asked the same question about 3 times in various mma hour threads and no one has replied.

[@johnswick7108]

Brendan blocked me for a joke he Didn’t like. So he definitely checks comments. Lmao

[@karleedavidson7422]

me too ahaha. And all i asked was how he allowed a journalist to clown him when he was the alleged comedian!

[@shwebm8003]

What a lineup... Best in mma journalism

[@esav7843]

Best mma show hands down

[@ydbeatz5205]

im here for WALID ! HE CRACKS ME UP EVERYTIME

[@Blackpillinduced]

Whether he knows or not, Ariel himself is the G.O.A.T of MMA podcast interviews.

[@Daniel-bt8ns]

Clocking in for my shift at PF Chang’s bapa

[@juliettemacdonald6184]

I just penciled your show into every Monday + Wednesdays! As it has been from the beginning Ariel - you reign above all other broadcasters. So nice to see you now in your own office with the freedom to direct your show in the way that makes you as a professional #1 !!! MMA

[@7daysmma]

Thank you Ariel . Very interesting questions as usually. Thanks

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Figgy wasn't the Guest ..... WALID was the Guest, being joined by Figgy !!! 🤦🤦🤦🥱

[@bback4072]

Ariel I give you props for continuing to try and get a good interview out of Fedor. Ive never seen someone pull it off and many have given up on that fight. So props to you for keep trying.

[@SullenMorbius]

Dude from whom i developed my love for MMA in its earlier days. Great to see Feyodor here. What a fighter!

[@miketko]

Jan is great

[@rjhong93]

Thug Rose will win again in devastating fashion. Rose was underdog in their first meeting and I knew she'd win by KO #ThugRose #Andstill

[@mattthemonk921]

one off my fav podcasts

[@LionelMessi-cc7ck]

Love the show💯 keep up the good work

[@brianhunte269]

Ariel you are well respected in the MMA community and yes you will go down in the MMA Hall of Fame as Journalist who gave fighters their first platform. Your legacy is cemented my friend!!

[@mikenowitzki6732]

Ariel “thug nose” Heelwani🤣

[@urbaneurope]

Maan I love this intro: Aaaarrrrriiiieeelll Heeelwani. Best MMA show by far

[@SparkyTakedown]

Jan is so stoic. My wife was pregnant. Now she's not. Now I'm father. That's it. 😃

[@JasmineAndSprout]

Thx for interview

[@davidmackintosh429]

Jan is such a humble guy, I hope he is champ for a long time.

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

I love this show!

[@matthewmullen3727]

Great episode!!! Thug Nose! 💯

[@UnOfficialAP]

I was more of a boxing fan/not too deep into the UFC as I am now when 199 was a thing - the issue here is that a journalist dug up a confirmation about a poorly kept, semi-open secret? ...rock bands from the '70s planning reunion tours keep it under wraps better than Brock/UFC did.

[@Zach-bt2ky]

Yeah, that’s all. UFC wanted to control the way the information was released. I imagine it was their scapegoat to get rid of what Dana would consider a pesky and nosy thorn in their side. Ariel genuinely seemed like the only journalist willing to ask fighters and Dana difficult questions (which should be the journalist’s job), watch any press conference nowadays, all of the press just seem happy to be there.

[@AntonioGomez-gg7dd]

Wallis Ismail is genuinely insane. Cracks me up every time. Always entertaining

[@mikenelson8409]

Thank-you Ariel but why do I always wanna hold my breath when Fedor speaks?

[@chrisfullard5580]

Thank you Fedor for all the many great fights throughout your illustrious career you are without doubt a very humble articulate stone cold killer & gentleman, great ambassador of MMA & a real OG & class act. I think most real mma fans will join me in wishing Fedor nothing but the best & a very long happy & healthy retirement when that day finally arrives. 🥊🙏🏻

[@TheRealSuperFLyKevin]

What a great show and absolutely buried every single one of his enemies this past month

[@ABC-up7nw]

Can't we talk about Ariel more?? Heelwani. The nose. The journalist beef. Its all about you Ariel

[@elbaso12345]

Can someone tell me what subreddit Ariel was talking about?

[@stuartking5180]

How good is Wallid Ismail. Absolute value.

[@pd_33]

Bless you Fedor, great stuff Ariel

[@shootboxpodcast]

Just on the Adderall thing: As a former ADHD medication addict, if one does not actually have ADHD it could totally be used as a PED. I used to use it for heavy lifting for work.

[@botmon.]

I just realized Mufasa is Mark Harley💀💀💀💀

[@yungharny7969]

What’s the subreddit Ariel refers to?

[@ERASA]

tfatk subreddit... enjoy your rabbit hole :D

[@yutshot3255]

r/thefighterandthekid

[@normmacdonaldliveseason3ep866]

r/cumtown

[@nalmunati]

Dam u Ariel stop assuming fedor is gonna call it a career. He's gonna go to the UFC when Jon Jones wins the UFC championship and then beat Jon Jones to claim the undisputed heavy weight champion of the universe.

[@LPNBKeith]

Wait! Who was Yans favourite fighter?! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alangonzalez8389]

If Ariel goes unfiltered and can ask the real questions to the ufc then they are ficked!

[@goldnutter412]

Every day is a gift.. so we call it the present. Fear is key.. it is the unknown... Fear is illogical.. EGO ! it creates BELIEF (ones we cant detect) .. and EXPECTATION (fixating on OUTCOME not the process) Her coach is the bomb ;) thanks Ariel.. that guy tho.. wish he was the host. Good for you.. he's busy ! We're all SPECIALISTS.. and generalists.. and it varies.. and it varies too.. I've switched to mostly generalist recently.. when you zoom out.. FOCUS... Rose self programs because ? WE ALL DO IT

[@fengshuimma9160]

Arlovski a funny guy

[@kulshow]

Lol he is! What was the question Ariel said changed their careers? 😂

[@fengshuimma9160]

I believe at some point Tim Sylvia dated Arlovski’s ex or something like that and when Ariel asked if he’d like to say anything to him, Arlovski asked “hey, how does taste my big peepee”. Classic.

[@iceviking6845]

Thank you for having Fedor on. Man what a legend in the sport! He had me fooled at the beginning there thinking he speaks perfect english now with the "Hello my friend. I am fine thank you" lol And I bet Ariel broke his figures hand off by fake wrestling it with the DC figure (Dream match)

[@Blackpillinduced]

Lol thought the same

[@joemassey1338]

Great Effing Show Today!

[@BigChooch8787]

Who did Jan say his favorite fighter was

[@marcernest3165]

Mike Perry

[@levigabre8552]

That’s hilarious…😂😂😂. Platinum!!

[@candincsoy9061]

Bob Sapp

[@kekoaabellera2819]

you are a special character in the history of the sport Ariel.

[@jay-mk4yt]

was anyone else praying this entire episode would look like the thumbnail?

[@comixof2morrow]

I wish I could go to a ufc event. I'd really love to see Francis vs Gane Live and in person

[@ericlee9940]

Hope you can bring Andrei nto the show more. The guy is funny

[@kuryanthomas1438]

hmm i wish ariel was more accepting of brendan's 20 minute groveling. But atleast ariel is ending the feud after winning it 10-7 by first rd ko and is not going after bryan callen as well (which I was afraid he would)

[@boreduser12]

What did Belal do

[@abrahamfarraj84]

Belal called out Ariel for saying he thought Belal didn't like him and Belal said it wasn't the case and that Ariel gave some lame excuse for why he didn't ask him to do the show for so long. I think that's it.

[@ERASA]

@@abrahamfarraj84 "lame exuse" = your manager (ali) told me that

[@michaelbacon4746]

Anyone else think Ariel's source for 200 is Paul Heyman?

[@ERASA]

Pretty high chance since he said he had "3 different" sources

[@charlton5787]

Love the fact they are touching on anxiety, almost everyone experiences this to a degree. I have a ton of anxiety, and have used medication assisted treatment to make headway. Still do use medication for help, when it consumes me to the point I can’t stop thinking things I can’t control, can’t swallow, feel almost mentally paralyzed… wish so much I would have had these realizations when I was younger so I could have enjoyed more of my younger years.

[@BelalC]

Damn, Andrei was a lot of fun!

[@jimmy9802-t8j]

THAKS ,YOURE A PRETTY GOOD BOSS!

[@Rancid_Sanity]

Josh Thompson is so desperate to be relevant that it's painful to watch. In fact it's so pathetic it literally makes you forget that this guy was once a great fighter. He and John McCarthy have had their show for years now and it's hilarious how few subscribers they have to date. It's because Josh doesn't have the personality, originality, clever insight, or really anything that would make someone wanna listen to their opinions. If you wanna know what it's like to hear Josh talk on his show just go down to your closest sports bar and find some frat dude and ask him what he thinks about MMA and you have got yourself Josh Thompson show.

[@andrewyeah3143]

I guess the 1997 sum41 haircut is not doing anything great for his career 😂

[@herbmano]

“Stick with me bubba” -Healwani

[@tech1238]

TIMESTAMPS ⬇️

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Show Starts 0:59

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Fedor 04:28

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Jan Blachowicz 32:25

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Rose 1:01:25

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Q&A 3:08:10

[@Matty5811]

Who is the first fighter Jan saw?

[@tsss7744]

Igor Vovchanchyn

[@Doofenshmirtz1088]

I like how Ariel pronounces names

[@andrewyeah3143]

Yeah like when he says Israel adesanya. A-deh-sonn-ya. He gets so excited saying his name

[@mamom6903]

LOVE U ROSE DOMINANT GIRLFRIEND 11-6-21. LOVE U TOO ARIEL ALWAYS WATCH YOUR SHOWS !!

[@andrewmclean834]

What did Giblert burns say??

[@PeterGibbonns]

The Sum 41 line was a great pull.

[@scoobadude21]

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