Archives
Ariel Helwani explains why 2026 could be biggest year in UFC history
"2026 could be an all time year for the UFC."
Ariel Helwani explains why so many interviewers fall short in big moments: ‘It’s not about you’
“I hate when interviewers make it about themselves. I hate when they give their anecdote and talk about their upbringing."
Ariel Helwani: Relationship with Dana White ‘will never get fixed’ despite recent podcast quip
The response comes after White addressed Helwani in a recent podcast interview.
Alexander Hernandez takes issue with UFC’s ‘lackluster effort’ promoting events
"I would just say in general, it has been kind of a lackluster effort."
Ariel Helwani praises reporter Sean Zittel for asking Dana White ‘real questions’ at press conference
"Dana’s interpretation of media doing its job is "showboating” and "being an a**hole," which is laughable."
Ariel Helwani sounds alarm on UFC losing exposure post-ESPN
"When ESPN is out of business with a sports entity, they essentially stopped covering that entity."
Ariel Helwani on WWE ending post-show press conferences: ‘I don’t think they added anything’
"The questions were never that great."
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."
Subjects of HBO’s ‘Surviving Ohio State’ recall meeting Dr. Richard Strauss: ‘He earned our trust’
"We were taught to follow the rules and do what they say you are going to do."
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."
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."
Jim Lampley relates Muhammad Ali babysitting his daughter at Boxing Writers Association dinner
"The last day I'm here alive, at some moment, I will think about Brooke and Muhammad."
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.
Ariel Helwani: Mike Tyson slapping Jake Paul at weigh-in for Netflix fight ‘was not fake’
"Mike Tyson doesn't do fake. He doesn't play fight."
Mauro Ranallo, Roy Jones Jr., Kate Scott lead Mike Tyson-Jake Paul broadcast team
Netflix has named the broadcast team for the upcoming Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight including a number of heavy hitters like Mauro Ranallo.
Yahoo Sports names 5 hires for Ariel Helwani’s ‘Uncrowned’ combat sports site
"A freaking combat sports dream team is being assembled."
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."
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."
Ariel Helwani: Paul Heyman deserves an Emmy for WWE ‘Bloodline’ storyline
"Even if you don't like pro wrestling, you have to get behind this."
Ariel Helwani reportedly nearing free agency
Helwani currently hosts shows for Vox and The Ringer.
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."
