I think Valentina Shevchenko has a great chance of breaking Demetrious Johnson's record of 11 straight title defenses. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
When Misha Cirkunov started his UFC career a perfect 4-0, I really thought he'd be a legit player at 205. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Henry Cejudo actually saved the flyweights. Like, an entire division. I feel like this should be a bigger deal. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I'm always impressed by how fighters can compartmentalize their lives before big fights. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
The record books might not indicate it, but if you ask me, Chael is a former WEC light heavyweight champion. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
For whatever reason, the UFC wouldn't credential me during the first two years of my career. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the most dominant fighter in the history of MMA. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Lord knows we've been guilty of getting too excited about a title reign only to see it last one or two fights. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I'm always curious to see how a fighter responds after suffering a first loss. I'm especially curious when that first loss is… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I can understand why people have a hard time separating their feelings on Covington the man and Covington the fighter. He certainly… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Bruce Buffer will forever be synonymous with the UFC and is a living legend, but I very much enjoy when Joe Martinez… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I hate when people discuss scorecards in title fights and say you have to decisively beat the champ if you want to… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I've said this before, but I need to repeat it again: Nothing impresses me more than when MMA fighters handle a particularly… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
You have to entertain in the UFC. Like it or not, this isn't news. It has been this way for a while,… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I'll never forget the 2019 edition of International Fight Week for a couple of reasons: Not only did I experience my first… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Considering fighters are usually going to want to fight the best, they need to be protected from themselves. That's where management should… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I don't think we can fully understand just how much pressure is on these fighters' shoulders once they win the UFC title.… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I know he's not an MMA fighter, but can we just talk about how great Deontay Wilder is? He's must-see TV. Not… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I always feel like I leave a Max Holloway fight week feeling good about the state of MMA. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
The MMA world is a much better place when the Diaz brothers are fighting and thriving, isn't it? — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Sometimes when a champ wins, there's a debate about who should be next for him or her. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
You know how some fighters retire but you have a feeling they will be back at some point? I don't get that… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
When the UFC visits Canada, the card is usually filled up with a bunch of Canadians. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I have no problem admitting I have a soft spot in my heart for Faber. He's a pioneer and a trailblazer and… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Don't get me wrong; I'm not advocating for five-month breaks, like in other sports. That's way too long. All I'm saying is… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Well, the Cris Cyborg-UFC relationship has mercifully come to an end. The ending was ugly and unfortunate, but I can't say I'm… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I've often felt that it was important to have an MMA media association, not so much to fight battles and things of… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
If you didn't watch Cris Cyborg vs. Felicia Spencer and just saw the 30-27 scorecards, you probably are thinking it wasn't a… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
I'm not doing Pulitzer Prize work where I'm unearthing major negative stories about the UFC or some big controversies. It's just kind… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share Image
Sometimes when a champ wins, there's a debate about who should be next for him or her. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
You haven't lived until you've experienced a Tai Tuivasa walkout in person. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
I can understand why people have a hard time separating their feelings on Covington the man and Covington the fighter. He certainly doesn't make… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
I'll never forget the 2019 edition of International Fight Week for a couple of reasons: Not only did I experience my first earthquake, but… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
Rest in peace, Harold Lederman. When I was younger, my brother and I used to imitate his famous 'OK, Jim!' line while watching the… — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
For whatever reason, the UFC wouldn't credential me during the first two years of my career. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
Chael will forever go down as one of my favorite interviews because he always kept you on your toes. — Ariel Helwani Copy Share
