Ariel Helwani question

[NinjaSpider]

Do you guys think Ariel is an actual fan of MMA or was it just a small pool to get big in as an up and coming journalist ? I cant really put my finger on what it is but its just something about the guy that seems fake. Not a hate thread btw

 

[DagOban**]

You'll get a lot of people to circle jerk with you.

 

[King in the North]

He definitely cries all the time

 

[Deleted member 545701]

I mean the guy has more MMA knowledge than 99% of the current journalists covering the sport. Journalists aren't always fans of the sport they cover, but Ariel has found a way to have fun doing it by developing relationships (no homo) with the fighters.

 

[Soul On Ice]

I don't think he's much of a fan of the actual fighting
He's a big fan of MMA when it comes to the stories, drama and business side of it

 

[2EZ]

he is a little rat that is using UFC as a stepping stone to further his career and dont really give a shit about the fighters or the craft.

 

[WOW]

He's very unlikeable but benefits from MMA media being populated by pond slime.

 

[NinjaSpider]

You'll get a lot of people to circle jerk with you.

Thing is, i wouldnt care if it was the case. I think he does a decent job.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

The best ESPN has to offer... But really, I doubt he has more knowledge then some on here that follow MMA daily...

 

[NinjaSpider]

He's a big fan of MMA when it comes to the stories, drama and business side of it

And i have mixed feelings about that. I get it when Jones almost kills a pregnant woman but whats the relevancy in interviewing a clearly mentally ill Mayhem Miller for example

 

[DatSamboKid]

I think a lot are uncomfortable by his willingness to be successful. Unhappy people tend to look down and judge individuals who are trying to achieve great things in life.

 

[Not A Real Fan]

Ariel's has been covering MMA for a decade. If he was not a real fan (yes, I know), he would have quit a long time ago.

 

[CEQT]

 

[NinjaSpider]

I think a lot are uncomfortable by his willingness to be successful. Unhappy people tend to look down and judge individuals who are trying to achieve great things in life.

Nah , im happy with my life and i dont mind other peoples success. That wasnt the point though. The question was if people think he actually likes the sport of mma or if its just a less crowded way to success for him. I dont hate him if thats the case

 

[DanAndroid]

You are asking if THE mma journo is a real fan? Ariel is a huge fan, the haters can't take that away.

 

[WOW]

I think a lot are uncomfortable by his willingness to be successful. Unhappy people tend to look down and judge individuals who are trying to achieve great things in life.

Great things lmao

 

[Cherry]

I'm sure Ariel is a passionate fan, though it seems the actual competition takes a backseat to what goes on outside the cage.

 

[CalSand]

He's very unlikeable but benefits from MMA media being populated by pond slime.

You're not wrong. At all. People may disagree with your comment but that would make them wrong.

That being said I think Ariel loves MMA. But I also think he loves journalism. And it's why he has succeeded.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

I don't really think he's a fight fan. Very rarely have I actually heard him talk about fights, he's usually just bringing up drama.

 

[GSP_37]

Based on listening to segments of his podcast, etc. you hear the excitement in his voice and the knowledge of obscure MMA trivia. Of course he's a fan of MMA.

On the other hand, you have MMA reporters who don't like MMA enough to actually do their homework coming up with good questions to ask in advance so they ask the same shit questions already asked a day ago.