Ariel Helwani News
Ariel Helwani leaves ESPN, reportedly in talks with Action Network
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2021
MMA reporter Ariel Helwani has confirmed that he will be leaving ESPN later this month after three successful years with the company. Helwani is one of the most famous mixed martial arts journalists of his generation and will continue to hold that title for as long as he decides to cover the sport. Prior to this he spent time with MMA Fighting, before making what he considered to be the dream move of his career by jumping ship to ESPN.
ESPN issues statement after Dana White makes controversial comments about Ariel Helwani
Christopher Taylor - February 15, 2021
ESPN has issued a statement after UFC President Dana White made some controversial comments about journalist Ariel Helwani. The story starts with women’s mixed martial arts icon Gina Carano.
Dana White calls Ariel Helwani a "douche" for making Gina Carano story "all about him"
Christopher Taylor - February 13, 2021
UFC President Dana White has once again taken aim at popular MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, this time over the recent Gina Carano controversy. The women’s mixed martial arts icon, Carano (7-1 MMA), was fired by Lucasfilm on Wednesday after sharing what the company deemed as “abhorrent” and “unacceptable” posts on social media.
ESPN's Ariel Helwani shares his thoughts on Gina Carano following recent controversy
Christopher Taylor - February 12, 2021
ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani has shared his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding women’s MMA icon Gina Carano. Carano (7-1 MMA) has been making headlines this week. The former Strikeforce fighter initially made waves when she shared some controversial posts comparing contemporary political differences to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Gilbert Burns blasts Ariel Helwani for suggesting he fight to be a No. 1 contender again
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has taken a shot at Ariel Helwani for suggesting he needs to fight to keep his number one contender spot. It was reported last night that the proposed Welterweight Championship bout at UFC 256 between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns will no longer be taking place on that date. Following the news, ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani suggested that perhaps Burns would be open to fighting Leon Edwards with the winner being dubbed the new number one contender.
Dana White reacts to The Schmo’s callout of Ariel Helwani: "You should be arrested"
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2020
UFC President Dana White has chimed on The Schmo’s recent call for a charity grappling match with ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani. The Schmo has quickly become a fan favorite member of the MMA media. Helwani, meanwhile, is one of the longest-serving and most widely respected reporters in the sport.
Report | UFC to start holding Fight Island events starting in July
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2020
According to a recent report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC could be looking to hold events on Fight Island as early as July. For weeks now fans have been hearing about the proposed private island that UFC President Dana White has purchased, with the intention being for the promotion to host a series of fights there.
Ariel Helwani absolutely roasts Bellator's Dillon Danis on social media
Christopher Taylor - April 23, 2020
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis took to social media earlier today where he proclaimed that the next time he sees Ariel Helwani, he plans on dropping him. The jiu-jitsu standout, Danis, took to Twitter with the following message for the popular ESPN journalist.
Darren Till takes aim at ESPN's Ariel Helwani who promptly responds
Chris Taylor - April 18, 2020
UFC middleweight standout Darren Till had a interesting exchange with ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani this evening on social media. The former UFC welterweight title challenger, Till (18-2-1 MMA), took to Twitter with the following statement in which he issued some choice words for Helwani.
Jon Jones responds after Ariel Helwani suggests his recent arrest could cost him GOAT status
Harry Kettle - April 13, 2020
UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones has issued a response after Ariel Helwani suggested his recent arrest could cost him his ‘GOAT’ status. It’s safe to say that this has been a difficult time for Jones, with his reputation once again being in the gutter as a direct result of his inability to get out of his own way. While some believe he needs help, others want to see the Ultimate Fighting Championship punish him as they would with many others.
Tyron Woodley rips Joe Rogan for commentary hypocrisy at UFC 248
Natasha Hooper - March 11, 2020
It appears Tyron Woodley won’t be joining The Joe Rogan Experience podcast anytime soon, as he slammed the UFC commentator for his hypocrisy on the UFC 248 broadcast. In an Instagram post, Ariel Helwani shared a quote from Israel Adesanya regarding his hopes of finishing Yoel Romero at UFC 248 last weekend.
Israel Adesanya responds to Jon Jones' insults, suggests he is 'coming for him'
Natasha Hooper - January 6, 2020
2019 was a magnificent year for the current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and he expects nothing less in 2020 and beyond. His future plans include fighting the 205-pound champion, Jon Jones. In the meantime, “The Last Stylebender” responded to the light heavyweight’s multiple insults and returned the favor. Adesanya appeared on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to discuss his 2019 accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year. Another topic on the docket was Jones, who has vocalized his disdain for Adesanya on several occasions.
John McCarthy and Ariel Helwani get in heated debate on Twitter
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2019
Bellator broadcaster and former referee John McCarthy recently had a heated exchange with ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani on social media. McCarthy and Helwani are both considered to be well-known figures within the world of mixed martial arts and have been for years now, and as such, many fans hold a lot of value in their opinions.
Nicco Montano issues scathing statement after reports that UFC is "losing patience" with her
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2018
This morning, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani reported that the UFC is “losing patience” with women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano, as negotiations seemed to have slowed with respect to her first title defense. Montano has now caught wind of Helwani’s report, and she is not happy. Shortly after Helwani’s report, the women’s flyweight champ went off on the veteran reporter, referring to him as a “huge waste of space,” a “douchebag,” and more…
VIDEO | Ariel Helwani told by security "I'm going to take you into custody if you don't leave"
Chris Taylor - August 25, 2017
There is no shortage of mayhem surrounding Saturday night’s highly anticipated Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing super fight in Las Vegas. All things are possible this weekend in “Sin City”, including a Conor McGregor knockout victory.
Ariel Helwani removed from working with Showtime for leg of Mayweather vs McGregor tour
Russell Ess - July 11, 2017
It seems that the UFC still has beef with Ariel Helwani. On Tuesday, just hours prior to the start of the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor world tour press conference kicking off in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, Helwani tweeted that he was removed from working with Showtime for the event as a specific request by the UFC.
Ariel Helwani takes on Conor McGregor in paid live streaming event on January 28
Russell Ess - January 18, 2017
If you think that Conor McGregor needs to fight in the UFC to make money, think again. The savvy businessman is part of something quite clever that his die-hard fans will surely want to be a part of.
VIDEO | Ariel Helwani: Conor McGregor has become even more powerful and popular after being stripped of featherweight title
Russell Ess - November 29, 2016
Conor McGregor made history at UFC 205 when he beat Eddie Alvarez to become the first fighter to be a simultaneous two-division UFC champion. However, his tenure as the UFC’s double champion did not last very long as it was announced over the weekend that the Irish superstar “relinquished” the featherweight title.