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MMA·May 6, 2026 05:13 PM ET

Helwani revamps City Winery live show lineup with Poirier, Daukaus, Thompson

Poirier headlines Friday's NYC live taping.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 61 min read
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What happened: Ariel Helwani announced a revised guest lineup for his live show at City Winery in New York City on Friday night. The updated bill features Dustin Poirier, Kyle Daukaus, and Stephen Thompson. Doors open at 8:00 PM ET with the show starting at 8:30 PM ET.

Why it matters: The reshuffle replaces previously teased guests for the NYC taping, swapping in a marquee draw in Poirier alongside welterweight veteran Thompson and middleweight Daukaus. Poirier's appearance is notable given his stature as one of the sport's most recognizable lightweights. The booking change continues a week of lineup adjustments for Helwani's live tour stop.

What to watch: Watch for any further guest additions or scheduling tweaks before Friday's taping. Helwani typically previews talking points on his Monday program ahead of the live show.

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