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

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
01:10 Intro
04:25 MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko joins the show to preview his fight this Saturday against Timothy Johnson at Bellator 269.
32:20 UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz discusses his upcoming title defense against Glover Teixeira at UFC 267.
1:01:23 UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas stops by to chat about her UFC 268 rematch against Zhang Weili.
1:31:56 Andrei Arlovski looks back on his UFC Vegas 40 win over Carlos Felipe, his continued success over a remarkable 22-year career, and more.
2:03:04 GC looks to keep his hot streak alive with his best bets for the MMA weekend.
2:33:52 Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo discusses his road since losing his title to Brandon Moreno and the pair’s upcoming trilogy fight at UFC 270.
3:07:18 I will answer your questions in the latest On the Nose segment.
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[@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.

[@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,

[@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?

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[@ouedraogomohamed2342]

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[@deucey89]

Gotta love Jan!

[@Jv9569]

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

[@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!

[@JABpenta]

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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[@kulshow]

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

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

NO APOLOGY !!! 🥊🥊🥊

[@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 !!!

[@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

[@flugendorffilms6130]

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

[@bback4072]

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

[@derekgray644]

Arlovski is a great character. I do enjoy seeing him pick up wins still at the highest level.

[@crovax17]

All time favorite fighter Fedor! Goat 🐐

[@michaelzendejas4586]

Fedor…what a legend

[@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.

[@endrigorodrigues2264]

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

[@celogh]

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

[@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 🇷🇺

[@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.

[@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

[@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 …

[@alfieboyyy376]

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

[@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

[@jeje4042]

So many good guests, such a great watch.

[@elbaso12345]

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

[@TheDirtyBlackMan]

Fedors Pride walkout cannot be beat … you’ve already lost once the music starts

[@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 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@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

[@managut]

This is the best mma show currently out.

[@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!

[@ydbeatz5205]

im here for WALID ! HE CRACKS ME UP EVERYTIME

[@xanderfixion7034]

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

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

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

[@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

[@shwebm8003]

What a lineup... Best in mma journalism

[@RealMattKiefer]

Not tire of it. LOVING IT

[@Fckcommies]

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

[@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.

[@thebigfuckers]

Omg Thug Nose 😂 Instantly best nickname ever

[@dh1791]

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

[@SullenMorbius]

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

[@LionelMessi-cc7ck]

Love the show💯 keep up the good work

[@miketko]

Jan is great

[@7daysmma]

Thank you Ariel . Very interesting questions as usually. Thanks

[@JazmineAndSprout]

Thx for interview

[@brooksealy172]

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

[@botmon.]

I just realized Mufasa is Mark Harley💀💀💀💀

[@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.

[@AntonioGomez-gg7dd]

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

[@urbaneurope]

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

[@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!!

[@mattthemonk921]

one off my fav podcasts

[@davidmackintosh429]

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

[@pd_33]

Bless you Fedor, great stuff Ariel

[@joeroganpodcastdotcom]

Good to see the best translator in the UFC Amanda Lemos

[@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

[@mikenowitzki6732]

Ariel “thug nose” Heelwani🤣

[@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

[@unofficialAyP]

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.

[@esav7843]

Best mma show hands down

[@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.

[@VeritasAtlatic]

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

[@PeterGibbonns]

The Sum 41 line was a great pull.

[@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.

[@BelalC]

Damn, Andrei was a lot of fun!

[@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

[@stuartking5180]

How good is Wallid Ismail. Absolute value.

[@herbmano]

“Stick with me bubba” -Healwani

[@elbaso12345]

Can someone tell me what subreddit Ariel was talking about?

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

I love this show!

[@macmk45]

Wallid Ismail is one aggressive Translator🤣🤣i Fucken enjoyed the interview

[@SparkyTakedown]

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

[@comixof2morrow]

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

[@TheRealSuperFLyKevin]

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

[@kekoaabellera2819]

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

[@michaelbacon4746]

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

[@ERASA]

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

[@mikenelson8409]

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

[@deinpapa5622]

Ariel had to mention those losses of Andrei right after he hang up 😂

[@scoobadude21]

Today is the Mixed Language Arts Hour

[@ericlee9940]

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

[@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)

[@Fckcommies]

Lol thought the same

[@alangonzalez8389]

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

[@dry-bones]

I might cry watching fedor on Saturday

[@matthewmullen3727]

Great episode!!! Thug Nose! 💯

[@dhansonmma]

Ariel " THE GOAT " Helwani Let's go!

[@douchebagout]

Fedor straight up not afraid of death. That is cold blooded.

[@Jadanglashmorgoon]

Who did Jan say his favorite fighter was

[@marcernest3165]

Mike Perry

[@levigabre8552]

That’s hilarious…😂😂😂. Platinum!!

[@candincsoy9061]

Bob Sapp

[@candincsoy9061]

I am not suprised Jan plays a good charakter in the movie.

[@yungharny7969]

What’s the subreddit Ariel refers to?

[@ERASA]

tfatk subreddit... enjoy your rabbit hole :D

[@yutshot3255]

r/thefighterandthekid

[@normmacdonaldliveseason3ep866]

r/cumtown

[@carinalandmesser6224]

Class act. I do not like to choose my opponents. Damn Usman and his manager take notes.

[@superflex23]

"i dont know ariel at all"...continues to tell how ariel loves basketball... "ariel leaked brock lesnar" continues to tell he dont really know what happened with ariel and ufc 200... "ariel is hard to work with" continues to tell that ariel is the best journalist out there (but he still dont know him) "i dont watch ariels shows" continues to tell that ariel has 17 guests on his shows...etc etc...what a great logical, sensitive lady, this brenda...hope she didnt cried so much during the last weeks

[@joemassey1338]

Great Effing Show Today!

[@jimmyjones9802]

THAKS ,YOURE A PRETTY GOOD BOSS!