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Ariel Helwani speaking on the current state of MMA as a sport

Ariel Helwani stands by claim that MMA is ‘in a recession’

"When there aren't a lot of options, you don't have a ton of leverage to negotiate."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 5, 2025 0
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson plays MMA legend Mark Kerr in the new trailer for A24's 'The Smashing Machine.'

First trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’ makes The Rock look like an Oscar contender

Could The Rock actually win an Oscar?

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 29, 2025 0
Ariel Helwani, left and Buffalo Bills lineman Dion Dawkins react to the official announcement that Helwani will announce a pick for the Bills on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Photo Credit: The Ariel Helwani Show.

Ariel Helwani will announce Day 3 pick for Bills at 2025 NFL Draft

"Of course, I will be there. It will be the greatest honor of my life."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 23, 2025 0
Former WWE ring announcer Greg Hamilton

PFL adds former WWE ring announcer Greg Hamilton, Kennedy Smith to broadcast team

Hamilton served as a WWE ring announcer from 2015 to 2021.

By Reice Shipley OnApr 3, 2025 0
UFC CEO Dana White

Dana White’s Power Slap league ditches Rumble for YouTube

"I already know the sport works; now it’s about delivering it to as many eyeballs as possible."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 4, 2025 0
Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani calls out UFC champion Belal Muhammad over podcast snub accusation

Helwani provided receipts when Belal Muhammad claimed he has never been invited on his podcast.

By Reice Shipley OnDec 10, 2024 0
Donald Trump next to Dana White at UFC 302

UFC co-creator credits Dana White, Joe Rogan for Donald Trump’s victory: ‘MMA won the election’

"I think the UFC, Dana White and certainly Joe Rogan played an enormous part in Donald Trump’s popularity."

By Reice Shipley OnNov 9, 2024 0
Donald Trump speaking in Pittsburgh, PA on Nov. 4, 2024.

Donald Trump again talks asking Dana White to set up a ‘migrant league’ to fight UFC champions

"I want the migrant to go against the champion. And I think the migrant might actually win."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 4, 2024 0
Ariel Helwani

Yahoo Sports names 5 hires for Ariel Helwani’s ‘Uncrowned’ combat sports site

"A freaking combat sports dream team is being assembled."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 12, 2024 0
An image from the trailer for "Unfightable," a documentary on transgender MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin.

Exclusive: ‘Unfightable’ trailer shows transgender MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin’s supporters and critics

"People have a lot of feelings about trans athletes."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 24, 2024 0
Jan 29, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; Ronda Rousey celebrates after winning the women’s Royal Rumble match during the Royal Rumble at The Dome at America's Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Ronda Rousey apologizes for sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy theory

" I am so so sorry for the hurt I caused."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 23, 2024 3
Jan 29, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; Ronda Rousey during the Royal Rumble The Dome at America's Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Ronda Rousey Reddit ‘AMA’ flooded with questions about her beliefs regarding Sandy Hook

"Is it fair to say that you owe a much better public apology than the one you issued?"

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 21, 2024 18
Arie Helwani officially announced on Tuesday that he is joining Yahoo Sports,w here he will launch his own MMA vertical.

Ariel Helwani partnering with Yahoo, launching new MMA vertical

"In this deal with Yahoo, I own the content."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 20, 2024 0
Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani reportedly nearing deal to join Yahoo Sports

"It had to be something truly amazing to say goodbye to them."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 19, 2024 0
Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani announces departure from Vox and Spotify

"I couldn't have dreamt of a better scenario post-ESPN than this."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 13, 2024 2
A graphic for FloSports' ADCC coverage.

Kenny Florian set to host ‘FloZone’ as part of FloSports’ ‘unprecedented’ ADCC World Championships grappling coverage

The ADCC World Championships' main event begins Aug. 17.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 1, 2024 0
Dana White at the post fight press conference after UFC 304

Dana White’s treatment of undefeated contender Muhammad Mokaev calls UFC’s values into question

"I think the PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy. Good luck to him."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 30, 2024 2
Dana White alongside Jon Anik and Saudi Arabian Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-Sheikh

UFC takes on boxing PPV thanks to Saudi sponsorship to rent Sphere, but Dana White’s unhappy

"The guys at MGM have done nothing but f---ing disrespect me and the UFC for 20 years."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 27, 2024 3
Ariel Helwani during Friday's episode of 'The MMA Hour,' which currently airs on Vox.

Ariel Helwani addresses uncertain future at Vox and Spotify

"What we're efforting is a very unique thing and it's something that I can't wait to talk to everyone about."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 23, 2024 0
Mike Goldberg (R, with Paulie Malignaggi) at BYB 28 in New Orleans on July 13, 2024. (BYB.)

Boxing

Mike Goldberg: ‘BYB is the most exciting combat sport I have ever commentated.’

Dana White reveals he sank a deal between UFC and HBO over concerns about the company's production values.

Dana White reveals he sank UFC-HBO deal over ‘stale’ production concerns

"If we had let HBO do what they wanted to do, it would’ve hurt us and hurt our brand."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 11, 2024 1
Ariel Helwani during Friday's episode of 'The MMA Hour,' which currently airs on Vox.

Ariel Helwani reportedly nearing free agency

Helwani currently hosts shows for Vox and The Ringer.

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 17, 2024 3
Ariel Helwani women's sports

Ariel Helwani: ‘It’s wild to see how some people don’t know how to talk to women athletes’

"They are uncomfortable, they are awkward, they are weird."

By Chris Novak OnJun 6, 2024 0
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine'

The Rock is unrecognizable as Mark Kerr in first-look at ‘The Smashing Machine’

Yes, that's really The Rock.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 21, 2024 0
UFC CEO Dana White responds to a request to sign Derrick Lewis' jockstrap cup.

UFC fight saw Derrick Lewis throw his cup into press row, then moon audience, reporter asked for Dana White to sign the cup

"I was lucky enough to get Derrick Lewis' cup. Would you mind signing it?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 12, 2024 0

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