The MMA Hour: Jorge Masvidal, Tyron Woodley, Ilia Topuria, and more | Jan. 19, 2022

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. GMT.
00:00 Standby
01:09 Intro
08:58 UFC featherweight standout Ilia Topuria opens the show to break down his UFC 270 meeting with Charles Jourdain.
32:25 Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick joins us to talk about Saturday’s heavyweight title unifier between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane.
1:04:13 Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley joins the show to update us on his next move in combat sports.
1:49:57 GC and Helwani break down the best bets for UFC 270.
2:15:11 I answer all your questions in the latest edition of On the Nose.
3:20:12 UFC welterweight star Jorge Masvidal returns to the show to talk about his UFC 272 headliner against Colby Covington.
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[@krazana6237]

Topuria is future champ 🏆

[@zoozooen]

I'm here to tell you that your prediction was correct

[@malkhazarabuli8903]

Ilia Topuria: what a fighter and personality, funny, charismatic, hopefully we’ll see him with a belt in 2023🤟

[@themaster-jp6sp]

hes a great fighter alright.

[@inter1651]

he just pulled out of his fight unfortunately

[@235PyRo]

Charles Jourdain pulled out do to weight cutting issues

[@inter1651]

@@235PyRo no Ilias did.

[@jimmyg41]

@@inter1651 Correct, Jordain actually made weight despite being a last minute replacement.

[@GoodJobBuddy]

The new TWood is totally more positive and has a better outlook than ever before

[@haitianxu]

Dude got knocked out cold by a KZbinr and embarrassed himself in front of the whole world. He could either pull a Ronda Rousey and hide from the world, or embrace the fact that he's internet clown of the week and make some money off of the memes. He chose the latter but it's not like he had any better alternatives.

[@GoodJobBuddy]

@@haitianxu thought he looked far worse against Colby. Ouch! My ribs! Than Jake. And he definitely gets how to stay on the wave and make the $$

[@oldironsides4107]

He always was pre ufc and early ufc then took on a persona with the belt

[@waziakili7766]

That hyperbolic nap can really change a man , he slept good.

[@JA-jo7bl]

post ufc feelings

[@erneststahl9430]

Man. Tyron just became one of my favorite people to follow. Funny how hated he was when he was champ. He wears humble well. Good stuff champ.

[@JoeAllenCarnivore]

Hell yeah 💪

[@TheJewinator]

Cuz he was a douche, how could he not be humbled? He just got ko'd by a wankster youtuber

[@MMAFightingonSBN]

01:09 Intro 08:58 Ilia Topuria 32:25 Eric Nicksick 1:04:13 Tyron Woodley 1:49:57 GC & Helwani 2:15:11 On the Nose 3:20:12 Jorge Masvidal

[@UmarKhan-po6tn]

2:10:45 GC makes mistake, raoni barcelos' dad is a coral belt not him

[@jsbpwr]

I see y'all

[@briantneary2248]

T-wood got my respect. He was clean his whole career and he grew up in the outlaw days of MMA. Took the Jake Paul knockout like a man, too

[@claudiudan9800]

​@@UmarKhan-po6tn😂😂😂😂😂😂😂q

[@shotamonadirishvili1649]

watch my man ILIA TOPURIA become UFC Champ in 2023 . mark my words. Great interview

[@ewally24]

Aged like fine wine 🍷

[@reflectingbothsides4758]

Eric nicksick was amazing. Super cerebral and focused in the moment. Impressive

[@jmilli5564]

I’ve been a big fan of Topuria’s for a while, but after hearing him talk, I’m an even bigger fan. Hope he wins the belt one day.

[@guillermoandres908]

Love this show. All interviews were amazing. Ariel is the best at what he does. Love the guy.

[@technodromen]

... never met him

[@charlescharlemagne4907]

he's a weasel but I watch his show so I cant hate too much

[@jasongomez2972]

By far my fave, wish I could get to see the studio and see it live since I live in NY

[@user-tl2cs6wv8b]

Nah, the Schmo is better. Helwani is an instigator.

[@technodromen]

@@user-tl2cs6wv8b can you please link to a interview where we learn anything new about a fighter (personality, fighting related, history/life or fun anecdotes) from the schmo.

[@supervibesor]

Loved to see T-wood in such good spirits. Good for him.

[@InspectorButters4]

Tyrons attitude and mental headspace was awesome to see!! Taking everything in stride, just enjoying life and making truckloads of money dont sound too bad to me lol. Glad to see him doing good and in good spirits!! Great show as usual for Ariel

[@sat8959]

I never want to see him again, to be honest. He traded his legacy for a payday and made the sport he came from look absolutely terrible. Getting faceplanted by a former Disney star is his legacy. UFC champion? No, no one will remember.

[@jorgebush7519]

@@sat8959 I disagree, many fighters who are past their prime suffer embarrassing losses, that doesn`t diminish their accomplishments. The reason why everyone is so mad at Woodley is because he sadly didn`t knock Jake out lol

[@InspectorButters4]

@@jorgebush7519 ur spot on my dude! People didnt care if Tyron won bc they just wanted Jake to lose, and since he didn't Tyron gets the hate. Whether people like it or not Jake is actually a pretty decent boxer and doesnt get the credit he deserves imo. I personally cant stand Jake, but I'm man enough to show a lil respect when its earned and due. And people are always gonna hate on Tyron for whatever reason they can, I'm just glad to see hes learned how to let it roll off his shoulder and laugh at it. Alot of us need to learn how to do that too lol

[@charlescharlemagne4907]

@@sat8959 traded his legacy? Lol, he made millions and it wasnt in the UFC. His reign as champion will still be remembered. Im not even a Twood fan just saying. Him losing to a much younger guy who is bigger than him and most likely on some sort of PED doesnt tarnish his MMA legacy

[@The_Roosta]

@@sat8959 also have to consider he's half his age, Tyron was never really a high level striker, and he isn't a Disney star anymore he's a big dude training hard to box..

[@ZmfKtv]

Woodley a class act man. Mad respect 💪🏼

[@manfredgerlinde]

Tyron is DA MAN! I don't know if he needed to lose to be cool but from what I saw that was an awesome interview and he came around like an honest and cool dude!

[@luismata.9251]

Tyron is a loser

[@casualscorner]

Tyron Woodley had one of his best interviews at a very good time!

[@nfnc1312]

What a awesome guy Eric Nicksick is, great attitude 👍

[@fernando_dominguez]

Love this show guys, gave up on 80% of my mma podcasts to tune into this one.

[@MeetKiku]

maximum respect to tyron

[@TANK007utube]

The mma hour with ariel heelwani is the best show ever !!

[@xmikex902x]

Tyron came across very good here. Tough loss but I’m pulling for him

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

My boy Jorge speaking them factsss💯, can't for the sweet victory on March 5th , let's go Jorge!!!! #TeamGamebred 💯✊🏾✊🏾🥊🥊💪🏾💪🏾

[@mmadaily4649]

He’s not gonna win I’m afraid to tell you

[@hastings6019]

Ya boi getting man handled for sure

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

@@mmadaily4649 Anything can happen in MMA, Pena won against Amanda and lots of people underestimated her just saying💯. Jorge got this!

[@ramoncrocodiliansproductio3865]

@@hastings6019 We'll see. Everybody said the same thing before the Pena and Nunes fight. Just saying. Jorge is too aggressive for Colby. Y'all doubters going to see. Colby is a Savage in the Octagon especially his wrestling but, Jorge is a animal ✊🏾💯. We'll see March 5th.

[@tech1238]

great show as usual 👍

[@jasonsaldana776]

This is gonna be AMAZING

[@green-ch6qj]

Jorge "the individual" masdival.

[@thevideoshop7823]

Woodley seems like he's about to have a breakdown

[@davitkvachantiradze7612]

Topuria deserves more attention 🇬🇪🥇💪

[@nikamachitidze1002]

Let's go Ilia ! წარმატებები, ილია ✊🏾

[@99problemstoysaint1]

Say what you want but I respect the hell outta this man. RESPECT it's nice to hear real talk from a real grown ass man. Keep ya head up og!

[@Kongzilla0385]

Love the show

[@jsbpwr]

Ilia Topuria 9:04 Eric Nicksick 32:52 Tyron Woodley 1:04:25 Jorge Masvidal 3:20:21

[@jamessintern2710]

Goat

[@Onamorata]

I just hope Jorge doesn’t get too heated and aggressive in there and get caught.. there’s a lot of animosity in this one.

[@JA-jo7bl]

here to watch the second biggest star in the sport, george masvidal

[@benaskrensfriend4945]

Jake paul?

[@AHealthySnack]

@@benaskrensfriend4945 wrong sport

[@youreratraining8986]

Ah, a fellow uncle Chael faithful. My guy!

[@yaritzarobles4522]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😀🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@AtlanticCanadianAstronomy]

Not after that brutal KO. His stock is an all time low

[@ohmslaw6856]

I'm happy to see Tyron getting some love..

[@ChillainHeat]

"Lord Ariel Helwani" Love it 🤣👏🏼

[@tlb963]

Thanks!

[@EBEASTmOd]

Bummed the Topuria and Evloev fight got called off, but then again it does give both young fighters room to grow in the division.

[@britaniawaves4060]

Maaaaaaaaaaan! Fair play to Tyron, Took that loss like a G

[@wrldonmusic]

ariels lineup every week feels like waiting for a ufc card🤣🤣😭😭😭😭🥰🥰

[@MegaBeezy7]

Aye great question with the Conor and the contracts 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gonzalo7841]

We’ll see Topuria as Champion!!! 🇪🇸🇬🇪

[@fredreichmendiola9255]

on the nose is epic

[@gabrielguy8977]

I feel like t-wood should just focus on being a analyst. His career is over even though he won’t admit(I get he’s prideful but like c’mon man it’s a wrap) He’s always been very good analyst and should just focus on that and make money that way

[@erneststahl9430]

He can still make good money competing. Put him in there with someone who isn’t in there early 20s and I’m sure he will do better. Hell call it when he wants to. But o understand where your coming from. I appreciate t wood more than most. It’s been a super rough few years

[@misspacino4081]

@@erneststahl9430 aww it’s nice to see someone actually defend tyron! I feel it’s always people hating on him or saying what he is or what his career is ect. So it’s refreshing to see someone speak positively about his situation and I have to agree, had he been boxing with someone his age who has been fighting for a long time (had the same amount of damage) I think it would have been very different than fighting someone who is like 24,25. Nice outlook 👍🏼

[@erneststahl9430]

@@misspacino4081 jake is rich. Can devote all his time to boxing. Tyron is still in phenomenal shape and can do what he wants. He literally never been knocked out before. Now if this happened like 5 times in a row. Maybe because I don’t want long term damage. But he’s clever and still twood. If the man wants to fight and do what he wants. That’s his choice. Happy you agree also. Lol.

[@TheCivilMic]

Salute my boy T wood ✊🏾💯

[@popeye7782]

delusional

[@misspacino4081]

@@popeye7782 hater

[@cassidyknotts6043]

I actually like Tyrone even more since the Paul’s fights. He’s cool asf.

[@JoeAllenCarnivore]

Facts

[@milkyway6508]

Guess u must've missed the part when he was champion and knocking out everyone.

[@popeye7782]

you took the vaccine i bet

[@reekhavoc2932]

We gonna see tyron on the news one day for going postal lol I can just feel it

[@andresbarreiroperez723]

Ilia W incoming🇪🇸

[@jesuslandin96]

El Matador is here!! 🇪🇦🇪🇦 Remember Joel and Ilia names when they put their belts Up!!

[@battlekhat]

Cardio like strength is genetic. Yet, nothing beats hard work and will.

[@r.dfordtech5996]

I honestly don't understand why the Moreno vs Figerado fight is even happening. This guy finished u and beat u up un the first fight. He's the champ. Ufc needs to get behind Moreno and get off Figuredos nuts. He's a one trick pony. Moreno has skills

[@FBooker]

💯

[@SuperBlueMoonWA]

I agree. Should have gave it to Kara France, askarov, pantoja.

[@redygrgic4821]

Not really. First fight was a draw but without the low blow Fig would have gotten the win, second fight ok. But you must be crazy to think Fig is a one trick pony..

[@misspacino4081]

@@SuperBlueMoonWA I don’t think kara has deserved it juuuuust yet

[@savage1469]

Masvidal's career ending fight

[@matthewanthony4606]

Usman already ended his career, this is a post retirement fight like every Conor fight since khabib.

[@champpoints1899]

He’s dangerous as long as he retains his explosiveness, but Colby will drain that quickly. He needs a very big mistake out of Colby early and he has to put him all the way out right away. Colby finishes him in 3.

[@battlekhat]

If edwards loses though

[@toddjohnson5176]

Tyron got sent to the realm of shadows and ghosts. 🤣

[@danielarribas5552]

Topuria is the next big thing in the sport

[@whazup25]

What's Ariel's favorite stat that he mentioned to GC?

[@Ronmckee87]

I got love for Tyron but how many times are u gonna say,” watch! Ima show u!” You should not box. For u to train in a Mma gym for the last 20 years and be such an amateur in boxing is a little crazy to me. U haven’t showed anything new in the last 8 fights

[@documax123]

Not having to worry about money, or having a big boost in it, can be a great mood lifter. Tyron's a great example here I think.

[@skollee]

Damn back to back show with Oscar Award winning Actors on! Heelwani moving up😂😂😂

[@upsidedahead]

Jorge rocking the prison garb

[@technicaldifficultysupport]

Yo Tyron you don't have to steep tea for 25 minutes.

[@lartdelavivre1]

Ilia "The sexy dracula" Topuria

[@ramielbrendaro9754]

Eric Nicksick 🅿️

[@aiyachristian]

this is the year of friends turned enemies. gane francis, jorge colby, we're probably going to get colby vs dustin too

[@lukewolfgang5002]

T Wood T Bagging more then he is drinking his tea 🍵

[@jerryreynolds3581]

Lord Ariel Helwani 😆 🤣 Epic

[@fruitytuitty643]

Who was the guy tyron was talking bout?

[@WarTheory]

I will continue to bet against Woodley easy money....never let you down He always loses or runs

[@haitianxu]

It's not gonna be easy money anymore, lol. I expect him to be a sizeable betting underdog in all his future fights.

[@lolade_akinola]

@@haitianxu you didn't read it well

[@oldironsides4107]

@lolade. You don’t know what betting entails. You bet $200 against woodley to make $15 that’s not a good vetting strategy. You just don’t know what you’re talking about is all

[@misspacino4081]

I love your pfp! He’s one of my favorite actors!

[@none-ya-dam821]

Ilia is a cool dude

[@NotoriousChino]

jorge is smart remember is a mind game

[@JoseAhonen]

Listened this while going to sleep. Woke up Ariel singing out of tune God save the queen. Audiobooks from this on.

[@chrissyj3974]

Chips with the dip

[@leozabo7251]

where did eric nicksick's eyebrows go?

[@y0_n0id63]

Does anyone else think it's Rory that reached out to T-wood to fight?

[@nicog7975]

Lol Tyron…

[@alphonsemele2989]

Tyron talking how his kids are his flex, thats pretty cool

[@popeye7782]

he has the charisma of an ant

[@zartey07]

Who was Woodley talking about.? Paul Daley.?

[@GoodJobBuddy]

I'd like to see Woodley fight tommy fury

[@oneyedthing]

1:38:12 That's got to be Nate Marquardt

[@SPOOFERJOHNSTON1]

The most common form for a single cell t N

[@stevegreusome9961]

"..Is Jorge's next 3p&s in the wind..? Can Arial suggest some nutropics, less gambling etc?

[@kodakwhite4706]

Woodley cringe level is off the charts😖 📈

[@jejuanmurphy632]

A grown man using the word cringe 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Iloveboogersalot]

@JeJuan Murphy if the word "cringe" can ever be appropriate grown man or whatever it's when listening to Woodley...even if you've never experienced it...you just know it...it is unavoidable.

[@SuperBlueMoonWA]

@@Iloveboogersalot he sounds normal to me

[@Iloveboogersalot]

@WAx Exactly...normal Woodley...

[@popeye7782]

finally someone else agrees :))

[@virkon3208]

Kinda shocked to see all the love for Tyron here in the comments...

[@JoeAllenCarnivore]

Why? Seems like a nice dude.

[@misspacino4081]

I made a comment about the same thing… people seem fake.. it’s been nothing but making fun of Tyron and hating on him laughing at him for so long then he comes and does a good interview and now all a sudden everyone loves him smh

[@nclxmefozd6264]

2:26:18 Pure comedy 🤣

[@LukeGreen12]

What’s the hate for Tyron my god. All he trying to do is secure a bag for his big family and kids.

[@haitianxu]

"All he trying to do is secure a bag for his big family and kids." - well good for him, but I'm not seeing a dime of that money so why should I care about that?. What I do care about is watching my favorite sport get clowned by all the casuals because Woodley got KO'd unconscious by a kid on KZbin, after repeatedly promising to "bring the action this time" and breaking that promise every single time.

[@desotohybrid2175]

@@haitianxu bro relax...tf u so angry about... don't nobody care how u feel 😂

[@Vulture2918]

Welcome to humanity

[@JL-yq9xn]

@@desotohybrid2175 he’s replying to a comment asking a question, you clown

[@desotohybrid2175]

@@JL-yq9xn oh u mad too?...yikes

[@IS-db6pn]

Gotta give credit to Tyron. Even after getting KOed like that, he’s still arrogant as ever. “Not to compare myself to Ali…” 😂😂😂

[@JoeAllenCarnivore]

He’s too smooth with it 🤣🤣🤣

[@milkyway6508]

That's why he deserved to get knocked out and that's why he will lose his next fight.

[@misspacino4081]

@@milkyway6508 daaamn what did Tyron ever do too you? lol 😂

[@hunnuit]

So who knows what the truth behind the Houston story is? The intrigue to hear how Heelwani "flexed" is real

[@headshart1362]

Tyron Woodley is a good dude

[@popeye7782]

he is delusional

[@MrStoitchkov8]

Tyron means Rory right?

[@tspiv]

Damn getting knocked out will humble people up quick 😄 CULTURE

[@patrickrolny1169]

burgerbroyo in the chat is the goat

[@crzxm]

How so much has happened since this episode: Tony got KOed, Paul will box Silva, Edwards is Champ, and Masvidal is going through criminal charges for sucker punching Colby after the fight.

[@MJ-dp3gr]

2:33:40

[@studiouswadoo5027]

Masvidals comment on Chael lol lowkey is Masvidal wins this I want to see him fight Khamzat. He needs those 2 fights to prove he deserves the title shot

[@GCapitalOfficial]

Jorge is cool

[@dr.fuckmaster295]

This foo saying colby looked like trash against usman but he got knocked out? Yeah okay I really hope he get’s ko’d again let’s go Colby

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

GC’s taking all dogs 🤔

[@InspectorButters4]

Jorge is just the coolest most laid back dude, but loves him some violence when money is involved lol. I don't blame him one bit tho, hes been grinding for years and I'm glad ti see him getting those big fat bags of cash!! I could def see Jorge in full Scarface getup with 2 of the canvas bags with the $ symbol on em full of cash laughing and partying after he smokes Colby Cornyass Covington

[@elbaso12345]

Why does Ariel pronounce Jorge last name like there’s an r in it?

[@flyingpersian]

I can't believe Ariel is still saying Masvidal like that

[@AntThaMan]

Topuria missed weight again 🤦‍♂️ I was looking forward to that fight

[@MrJcologne]

How bad did Twood beg for the spot on this episode?

[@Mrjp33]

Is he from Huntington Beach or Las Vegas lol

[@HawkFightTalk]

Twood is straight delusional

[@christinedugmore]

Still seems much more reasonable than Masvidal