The MMA Hour: Preview of UFC 299, Joshua vs. Ngannou, and More | Mar 6, 2024

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! A special edition of today’s show will begin at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. UK time. NewYorkRic and Conner Burks will host today’s show and discuss this weekend’s massive combat events, UFC 299 and Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou. Ariel Helwani, who is in Saudi Arabia for the Joshua vs. Ngannou fight, will call in during the show.
00:00:00 Standby
00:01:30 Intro/Reaction to Ngannou x Joshua press conference and UFC 299 media day
00:11:52 Ariel Helwani from Saudi Arabia
00:31:24 Preview UFC 299
01:08:16 Preview Ngannou x Joshua
01:32:26 Preview PFL Europe
01:37:33 Answer On The Nose Questions
03:31:51 Betting Picks
03:45:31 Conner vs. Eric in Street Fighter
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00:01:30 Reaction to Ngannou x Joshua press conference and UFC 299 media day 00:11:52 Ariel Helwani from Saudi Arabia 00:31:24 Preview UFC 299 01:08:16 Preview Ngannou x Joshua 01:32:26 Preview PFL Europe 01:37:33 Answer On The Nose Questions 03:31:51 Betting Picks 03:45:31 Conner vs. Eric in Street Fighter

[@bilalbadar1135]

Great show but tell Ariel to stop supporting the murder of Palestinians. He hasn't come out and condemned Israel even once.

[@Spaceyylaceyy]

😅😢😊😊😢

[@Kubakaiser]

"Who me??" never gets old. Great job, guys.

[@TEZEM0N]

these two need they own hour special on friday!

[@MufcGgmu38]

Gc and Rick are what we come back for every week so to see them on the front line. This is one of the best episodes in a long time

[@bloyear]

I would not mind more Rick and GC shows, this was fun

[@chuzilla1163]

Had a dream last night when Ariel retires he passes the torch to GC. MMA hour lives on for another 20 years. What a bright future GC has

[@NorthEastSpiders]

Yeah GC is great but we need Ric aswell. GC is very new to the MMA game so we still need someone who has a historical knowledge of MMA

[@MufcGgmu38]

Ariel will end up like bob arum 92 still being a journalist

[@Catladyburner]

Absolutely amazing show! Truly hope this will become a regular thing

[@macurlyfries]

It’s on every Monday & Wednesday

[@maxmason1249]

@@macurlyfrieshe’s talking about gc and ric fella

[@RikiLouw69]

​@@macurlyfriesAriel is normally involved.

[@TheDuketexas04]

Y’all killed it. Could definitely do a spin off show

[@alimk91]

Another common MMA hour W GC is a natural. Eric with the usual top tier takes

[@IrishSam123]

Class job 2 Legends. Love it 🎙️ 🎙️ 🔥 GC & NYRICK 2 Legends Shoutout from Dublin ☘️ Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jely5541]

GC been off that "ParlayBoys" for a Miiiiiiinute 😂 . He never committed

[@lawranceprasad2059]

Yes boys!! Loved the show last time and this was a huge improvement on that, awesome lads. Thank you so much for reigniting parlay pals with such tire when you talked about it GC!! LETS GO

[@bradboyder]

The Jasudavicius on the way out by Frankie was 10 outta 10, unreal

[@xxxjules27]

Really enjoying this. W

[@colimari]

I died inside when Ariel told guy to talk to his earpiece and audio got worse ☠️

[@josevizcaino7225]

we need more of these episodes with the boys! great job fellas👏

[@bigtoneshome_]

They called it! Love seeing these 2 chop it up. Well done.

[@vlrmrghlis4122]

Doumbe Baki make sure to not miss that one 💥💥

[@cheezbiskit8386]

GC was great at the helm, interactions were crisp - 4hrs straight and no missteps! You guys really gel well together. NYRs analysis and reasoning was off the the chart (as usual!). For me, hes 2nd only to LT in MMA space but he runs him close. Another great one guys Impressive - most impressive!

[@luap89]

go on lads!!!!!

[@sirteabag8652]

By the way Americans, that song AJ played wasn't a Drum n Bass beat, it was a Grime beat.

[@elivalley5906]

These guys have the best chemistry in the business

[@dimmadome0]

That intro is amazing

[@Indigo_cloudz]

More of GC and NYrick hosting . I’d watch the whole episode , no skips . Even the add reads ima let it rock 😂

[@fadya.3660]

This was awesome, amazing job guys

[@oamadave]

Great show guys! Love the chemistry and passion - really fun to watch

[@Catladyburner]

Also BCS is very different from breaking bad but such an amazing show. Probably at the same level for me as BB. Bob Odenkirk is goated.

[@lukascehlar999]

Love it!!!

[@NorthEastSpiders]

Great show! Honesttly i was nervous for both guys but they pulled it off beautifully, good banter, solid analysis/talk. Have fun in Saudi Ariel!

[@mikehawk4455]

Great vibes on this one

[@scarecrow4638]

Great show guys! Can’t wait for 299!!!

[@sheajackson4187]

Gc saying he’d like to meet Selena Gomez made me die inside

[@Kimbog211]

I love the GC and rick show!! Great job guys Ade(idk how to spell his name) whisper yelling into Ariel’s ear made my day

[@tech1238]

Great show fellas

[@coolman1283]

Great pod fellas

[@luiscblls54]

Lmao best show need more of these 🤣

[@mauritsschool5042]

Make sure to check out the GLORY Heavyweight Grand Prix with the likes of Rico Verhoeven this Saturday. It’s going to be amazing!

[@jerryreynolds3581]

Ariel is living the dream

[@Mandoop8]

Defo need to try some karaak chai GC. And damn the disrespect to Julianna bringing it back to the parlay pals 😢

[@derekjones2835]

Add Luciana Andrade and this would have been perfect. Dropped the ball Ariel. You did Luciana dirty, boi.

[@C720L]

Hell yeah

[@NorthEastSpiders]

GC will appreciate this; I was the first person in my school to get a shiny charizard, it was in the first pack I ever bought. Then I got another about a year later when I was deep into it. I won alot of games with those cards. Man, if only I hadn't sold my entire collection for £20 when I was young and broke 😅

[@stevomiller8324]

GC and Ric getting me torqued for 299!!!

[@paulpeca5912]

Keep this format. Phenomenal show NYR n GC. Good luck Francis!

[@iokhe]

one of the best episodes in a long time.

[@DJSIDDERS]

Great show keep up the great work

[@Dannutts]

hilarious! love the street fighter segment. mysterious frank: you know what, conner? im no longer coming over this weekend😂

[@xrystiang8923]

Yes boyyyyysssss

[@GregK97]

1:35:21 and 1:35:40 Frankie is the best 😂

[@Shrewdy1]

Lmao the boys repping St Pats! Havent watched all but i wonder did they mention that Joe Flacco has just become an investor

[@cuylerballenger]

great work guys. hours and hours like nothing

[@BJ-ih8un]

fookin love it boys!! btw haven't seen someone rock just the one earring since me in like 4th grade lmaoo no hate tho

[@headyhead3874]

Gc… it was Brendan Allen asking for purple…

[@gidongrunseit5914]

loved it boys, so good

[@lukewolfgang5002]

I hope Ariel never comes back, we need GC and NYR Friday show!

[@Texaco_]

Anyone have a stream for the PFL Europe card so I can watch it from the US? I actually want to see that main event

[@PutTheFansToSleep145]

streameast bro

[@4lchem11st]

GC is gold 😂

[@nbueno793]

GC you gotta get that Ropa Vieja!

[@bryanmendez5705]

Plz plz plz make fighting games a thing on here!!!! And get Ariel in on it too!!! Diff game every other time! Or have him play UFC 5!!! Cuz watching GC and Rick get down was hilarious!! 😂😂😂😂

[@SlappyBag9]

Rick's phone alarm for his kid literally happened last time he hosted lmao

[@maxmason1249]

gc wicked host too he should 100% think about something like this down the line

[@SillyOzzy]

Where does GC get all the cool shirts from??

[@macurlyfries]

MMA hour doesn’t happen when there is a boxing event on.

[@Mandoop8]

Respect to GC for ripping yu gu oh tourneys like a boss

[@Kimbog211]

You’re gonna love better call Saul, GC!! Just as good as breaking bad, potentially better.

[@ryguy7988]

This format is better than the one with Ariel

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

NY Ric!!!!!!

[@headyhead3874]

NY Rich winning street fighter was foreshadowing the old guard! Poirier, Chito, rda, burns, blaydes, munhoz

[@AAK-.]

God bless GC parlay pals sounds perfect. Parlay boys was always dumb

[@PutTheFansToSleep145]

They should do Ariel on Mondays w the interviews then Rick & GC on Wednesdays

[@sahils_yt]

Great show!

[@johngoins7799]

Gilbert Burns is known for taking fights on short notice so if he wins I wouldn’t be surprised if the ufc makes him and Leon the main event for 301 given the ufc clearly doesn’t want to give Belal the shot

[@mdailey119]

GC and NYRic can do it all

[@CombatSports01]

8:05 lol

[@DouglasWeeberJr]

We need a card on the midwest bad! When is the last time they were here?

[@jeffero1451]

Great job, gentleman Ric brought fire today!

[@vinnierkc]

New York "There Is A World Where..." Ric 🎉 great job by the whole team, keep it up!

[@TEZEM0N]

YALL SHOULD PLAY UFC5!

[@CookieMonstah531]

Ariel going to saudi is so funny, dudes on his knees for "his excellency"

[@donjoy33]

Remember when he used to act like he had integrity ? Ariel is a joke

[@LEGENDARYC7]

I just imagined Kevin Heart Vs MVP it wasn’t good lol 😂

[@shedshow1439]

re: Street Fighter: NYR’s strategy of just trying the same complex move over and over and over and over and over and over was so frustrating to watch.

[@LifeAsDad_]

The ladies should get a shot at the pink shorts too, can Weili Zhang wear the red shorts with the gold letters for 🇨🇳? Or Mac with Green Gold for 🇮🇪?

[@MufcGgmu38]

Funny how I’m thinking Manel kape then Gc says it 2:07:20

[@ramohemalas7495]

I would not LOVE just Ariel by himself I really prefer all three of you.... four of you including Frank Lynn

[@CombatSports01]

3:21:00 yu gi oh

[@jimhernandez953]

I CANT BELIEVE I'VE GROWN TO LIKE YOU GUYS ... I take back all the negative things I've said GREAT SHOW 🙌

[@theBMF]

Haney is gonna beat the brakes off Garcia

[@user-mi8jm3qw1i]

GC with the majestic beard! - take some steroids and your a Craig Jones doppelganger

[@jordantheuser]

You cant make MVP fight wonderboy, they are friends and it would end up so violent

[@xeviercaraballo3340]

You guys killed it tho

[@kgu9870]

Damn ariel in saudi? Dont go into any secret meetings.

[@MarcianoBarron]

Look forward to every one of these episodes. Thee the three that provide most of not all chemistry to show. GC deserves at least 10 raises for all he does. Wonder if Ariel asks for him to get a fair share. Ariel lost me with his victim I’m never to blame always right approach. The UFC is a business after all. Isn’t it the point to maximize income. Not saying what they do is right but people in MMA have a job because they’re f his early risk craziness and not give a crap attitude.

[@viewsbymaze3652]

the machine he puched 999 on was not the real deal!

[@headyhead3874]

Y’all said Teofimo was crazy while interviewing Josh Taylor fight week. Teo won. Then y’all hs teo on and defended him. Don’t act like Ryan’s dumb… boxing world is different MMA Hour (receipts long time listener)

[@xrystiang8923]

GC is coming for Helwanis crown

[@DannyGordonArts]

I like these guys more than Ariel

[@tracyleger2237]

My reason for not having faith in O'Malley, he fakes his moves , I watched the last match Vera had, and he fooled around, Vera, took out his knee! If that is how O'Malley is 17-1 , that doesn't make him tough, if he cheats his moves!

[@RikiLouw69]

The best show this year so far. Always felt that there was a missing ingredient.

[@roupensadyan1456]

Pretty disgusted you guys didn't name Arman Tsarukyan 🇦🇲 for first Armenian champion, rakic really?

[@BarryMcCockiner-em5sv]

Guru 10x your live viewers. You mad bro? GEEZ LOUISE HOW ANTISEMITIC