UFC 315 reaction, Sean Brady, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Aiemann Zahabi, Paul Hughes, more The Ariel Helwani Show
UFC 315 reaction, Sean Brady, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Aiemann Zahabi, Paul Hughes, more | The Ariel Helwani Show | May 12, 2025
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Join Ariel and the Boys In The Back as they react to the busy weekend in combat sports. Monday's rundown can be seen below:
1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang kick off the week by reacting to UFC 315 and more.
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2:15 p.m. ET: Sean Brady checks in after the big welterweight weekend.
2:40 p.m. ET: Aiemann Zahabi returns following his UFC 315 win over Jose Aldo.
3 p.m. ET: Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff stop by to discuss their latest venture.
3:15 p.m. ET: Izzy Martinez joins Hogan and Bischoff.
3:45 p.m. ET: Paul Hughes calls in following his monster 42-second knockout at PFL Belfast.
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