The Ariel Helwani Show

Arman Tsarukyan, Joe Pyfer, Moses Itauma, Alexandre Pantoja, Michael Chiesa, Casey O'Neill, MASSIVE weekend recap

Mar 30, 2026
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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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
ADVICE

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.
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