Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to feature Daniel Cormier, Cris Cyborg

Daniel Cormier breaks down Curtis Blaydes’ performance vs. Junior Dos Santos and describes the title picture in the UFC heavyweight division. For more UFC, sign up here for ESPN+ http://plus.espn.com/ufc. (1:44)

The UFC’s heavyweight division got a new title contender during the weekend with Curtis Blaydes emerging after stopping Junior dos Santos. And the division’s top contender, Daniel Cormier, saw it all as he did commentary on the ESPN+ broadcast. Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion, will give his thoughts on that fight and how it affects the heavyweight title picture on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday.

Cormier also will discuss his relationship with Kobe Bryant.

This past weekend was important for one of the all-time greats in women’s MMA, Cris Cyborg. She’ll join the show to discuss winning her fourth major title after defeating Julia Budd for the Bellator featherweight crown in her promotional debut.

Blaydes also is set to appear on Monday, along with former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley and top prospects Maycee Barber and Sean O’Malley.

1:05 p.m. ET: Daniel Cormier

Cormier will give his thoughts on the UFC heavyweight division and its title picture.

‬‪1:30 p.m.: Tyron Woodley

As he prepares for his fight versus Leon Edwards, Woodley will give his thoughts on the matchup possibilities in the UFC’s loaded welterweight division.

1:50 p.m.: Curtis Blaydes

Blaydes will discuss his win during the weekend and where he stands in the heavyweight division.

‬‪2:05 p.m.: Cris Cyborg

Cyborg made history by becoming the first fighter to win titles in four major promotions. Find out what this means to her.

‬‪2:25 p.m.: Maycee Barber‬

Barber will talk about suffering her first career loss and fighting with an ACL tear at UFC 246. ‪ ‬

2:45 p.m.: Owen Roddy‬ ‪ ‬

The striking coach of Conor McGregor, Roddy will talk about the Irish superstar’s win at UFC 246.

3 p.m.: Sean O’Malley‬ ‪ ‬

Ranked No. 2 in ESPN’s top 25 MMA fighters under the age of 25, O’Malley will discuss his upcoming bout at UFC 248.

3:15 p.m.: Jessica Penne

With her manager Brian Butler, Penne will discuss her ongoing legal issues with USADA.‬ ‪ ‬

3:30 p.m.: AJ Agazarm

Agazarm will discuss his armbar submission win over the weekend.‪ ‬ ‪

3:45 p.m.: Michael Chiesa

Chiesa had a standout performance on Saturday, but the welterweight made news for his postfight callout of Colby Covington.

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