# GOAT debate, UFC Sacramento & PFL Tampa previews, Namo Fazil drama, Rod Talk, more | The Boys in the Back

An episode of [The Ariel Helwani Show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1724284031), 20 Aug 2026, 2 h 18 min.

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The Boys in the Back return from their break, starting the show with reaction to Yair Rodriguez pulling out of his fight against Jean Silva (02:41) and the drama surrounding Namo Fazil (05:00). Then, they settle the debate about MMA's GOAT (14:53) and preview a packed weekend that includes UFC Sacramento (45:23), PFL Tampa (1:03:54), Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero (1:07:39), Amanda Serrano in action (1:08:32), and RAF 12 (1:10:12). Plus, they make picks (1:14:17), deliver the long-awaited Rod Talk (1:16:03), listen to voicemails (1:34:33), and answer your Super Chats (2:08:58).

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