
The Ariel Helwani Show Arman Tsarukyan, Joe Pyfer, Moses Itauma, Alexandre Pantoja, Michael Chiesa, Casey O'Neill, MASSIVE weekend recap
Mar 30, 2026
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Casey O'Neill
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Michael Chiesa

Guest
Joe Pyfer
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Alexandre Pantoja
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Moses Atama
Guest
Arman Tsarukyan
Casey O'Neill — UFC strawweight making a triumphant comeback after a major knee injury, training in Thailand. Michael Chiesa — veteran who enjoyed a storybook retirement and plans media and coaching work. Joe Pyfer — middleweight fresh off a huge win, discussing faith and life changes. Alexandre Pantoja — former flyweight champion rehabbing an elbow and eyeing a title return. Moses Itauma — rising boxer celebrating a big Manchester knockout. Arman Sarukyan — recent RAF winner talking charity, grappling possibilities and future UFC plans.
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Pantoja Sees Flyweight Depth Creating Urgent Title Paths
- Pantoja framed his loss as destiny for Joshua Van and emphasized flyweight depth: Manel Kape, Kyoji Horiguchi, Moreno and others make the division hot.
- He welcomed fighting the winner and said flyweight has rare young talent.
Joe Pyfer Shared Near Suicide Then Faith-Fueled Transformation
- Joe Pyfer revealed a spiritual turnaround after contemplating suicide in February, saying a dream and faith transformed his life and stabilized his relationship.
- He credits his girlfriend's support and says daily faith removed highs and lows from post-win euphoria.
Choose Media That Lets You Speak Your Faith
- Joe Pyfer advised publicly owning faith changes and choosing platforms that allow that expression, saying he will avoid platforms that restrict his testimony.
- He told Ariel he keeps notes of outlets that welcome his faith message.
