On the latest edition of On the Nose, Ariel Helwani answers your questions about the PFL-Bellator deal, the year of the backup fighter, PFL’s five different brands, how Bellator’s preexisting contracts work, math rock, favorite fighter nicknames, PFL’s broadcast future, European MMA, UFC press conferences compared to boxing press conferences, sneakers, hating the NBA’s in-season tournament, college football, weird hobbies, and more. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 Will PFL become a bigger brand abroad than UFC? 00:08:04 How would you assess the significance of the backup fighter? 00:12:20 Can NY Rid and GC name all five PFL Inc brands? 00:20:07 With PFL acquiring Bellator, how do the contracts with Bellator fighters work? 00:24:34 What are your favorite fighter nicknames of all time? 00:27:30 What’s the likelihood that PFL doesn’t stay on ESPN? 00:29:03 How likely do you see the UFC coming to Germany any time soon? 00:32:09 Regarding pre fight press conferences, does boxing do it better than