Chael Sonnen, Tyron Woodley in studio, Tito Ortiz, Sean King III, On The Nose, news & notes, more
Chael Sonnen, Tyron Woodley in studio, Tito Ortiz, Sean King III, On The Nose, news & notes, more  
Podcast: The Ariel Helwani Show
Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026
Description: Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to the UFC 331 main and co-main event faceoffs, Brian Ortega giving an update on the cut that forced him off the card, Gable Steveson teasing a Jon Jones comeback, and more (08:52).The Bad Guy himself, Chael Sonnen is back to break down UFC 331, including whether Arman Tsarukyan can secure a title shot with a win, the heat between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, and more. Plus, he weighs in on Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight belt, whether Alex Pereira or Josh Hokit would get the next title shot, Jon Jones going after Islam Makhachev, and more (18:01).Old friend Tyron Woodley stops by the studio for the first time, talking about his career, potentially returning to MMA, his thoughts on the newly-launched Ki MMA, competing for RAF, his relationship with GFL as an ambassador, his predictions for UFC 331, and more (1:08:29).Tito Ortiz joins Ariel to talk about some of his business ventures, his history in the world of politics, details from his near-death experience during a boating accident, lessons learned from his MMA career, his relationship with Dana White and regrets about their rivalry, wanting retired UFC fighters to be looked after, and more (2:05:59).Prospect Sean King III talks about his thrilling slam knockout at Noche UFC, his work in construction, being recognized by fellow Louisianan Dustin Poirier, having even faster knockouts on his record, when he wants to return and who he was to fight next, and more (2:49:23).The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel, reacting to fiery social media posts by Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira’s latest shot at Ciryl Gane (3:24:30).Then, they answer your On The Nose questions about Ki MMA’s potential and future, the state of UFC’s heavyweight division, Eddie Hearn’s battle against Zuffa Boxing, Conor Benn’s career trajectory, and some more blind rankings (3:34:45).The show wraps up with your Super Chats (4:26:24).