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Ariel Helwani

(1982) Journalist

70 quotes in 242 categories

Ariel Helwani is a journalist.

Quick Facts About Ariel Helwani

Born: July 8, 1982
Profession: Journalist

About Ariel Helwani

[Wikidata] Canadian MMA journalist... | [Wikipedia] Ariel Jacob Helwani is a Canadian-American sports journalist, known for his coverage of mixed martial arts (MMA), boxing, and professional wrestling. He is best known for his work at MMA Fighting, but has also worked for Fox and ESPN. He has won MMA Journalist of the Year at the World MMA Awards eve

Quotes by Ariel Helwani

I want to be the Howard Cosell of MMA.

Mma

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You can never have enough wacky in MMA.

Enough

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Orange County is one of the all-time great markets for MMA.

All time

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Sometimes when a champ wins, there's a debate about who should be next for him or her.

Debate

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One of my roles, and one of the things I'm good at, is breaking news.

Breaking

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You haven't lived until you've experienced a Tai Tuivasa walkout in person.

Experienced

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I can understand why people have a hard time separating their feelings on Covington the man and Covington the fighter. He certainly…

Day

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I'll never forget the 2019 edition of International Fight Week for a couple of reasons: Not only did I experience my first…

Experience

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There's no rule that states you must touch gloves before a fight.

Before

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I love journalism.

I love

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I love Wednesdays.

I love

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Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje is no doubt a fun fight on paper.

Doubt

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Rest in peace, Harold Lederman. When I was younger, my brother and I used to imitate his famous 'OK, Jim!' line while…

Amazing

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For whatever reason, the UFC wouldn't credential me during the first two years of my career.

Career

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Chael will forever go down as one of my favorite interviews because he always kept you on your toes.

Always

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Curtis Blaydes' ground and pound is really scary. Like, really, really scary.

Ground

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I'm always impressed by how fighters can compartmentalize their lives before big fights.

Always

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I'm not trying to steal anyone's shine.

Anyone

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The MMA world is a much better place when the Diaz brothers are fighting and thriving, isn't it?

Better

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I honestly don't understand how people don't enjoy watching Ryan Hall compete. I genuinely love every minute of his fights. They are…

Enjoy

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Different is good.

Different

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I don't mind showboating. Sports are supposed to be fun.

Fun

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I think Edmonton's Rogers Place is still the nicest arena I've ever been to.

Arena

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Jorge Masvidal is a star. That wasn't always the case. Hardcore fans always knew how good he was, but it always seemed…

Always

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We need more coaches like Eugene Bareman in this sport.

Coaches

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