UFC says goodbye to ESPN with video tribute
The UFC is officially moving on from ESPN thanks to its new deal with Paramount Global and it said goodbye this weekend.
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"It represents me, ready to break out of the infrastructure that has surrounded me for a long time."
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“I hate when interviewers make it about themselves. I hate when they give their anecdote and talk about their upbringing."
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"This is the worst Tyson impersonation I have ever heard. Give up on it."
Ariel Helwani: Jon Jones doesn’t belong in MMA GOAT conversation
"You cannot be the GOAT if you have multiple PED infractions on your record. You can't."
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."
First trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’ makes The Rock look like an Oscar contender
Could The Rock actually win an Oscar?
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."
PFL adds former WWE ring announcer Greg Hamilton, Kennedy Smith to broadcast team
Hamilton served as a WWE ring announcer from 2015 to 2021.
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."
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.
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."
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."
Yahoo Sports names 5 hires for Ariel Helwani’s ‘Uncrowned’ combat sports site
"A freaking combat sports dream team is being assembled."
Exclusive: ‘Unfightable’ trailer shows transgender MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin’s supporters and critics
"People have a lot of feelings about trans athletes."
Ronda Rousey apologizes for sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy theory
" I am so so sorry for the hurt I caused."
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?"
Ariel Helwani partnering with Yahoo, launching new MMA vertical
"In this deal with Yahoo, I own the content."
Ariel Helwani reportedly nearing deal to join Yahoo Sports
"It had to be something truly amazing to say goodbye to them."
Ariel Helwani announces departure from Vox and Spotify
"I couldn't have dreamt of a better scenario post-ESPN than this."
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.
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."
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."
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."
