Media Ariel claims that UFC threatened cancellation of bouts

[PooInYourCereal]

no tears for Ariel here , hes a weasely little cunt. How someone hasnt given him a smack in the mouth yet is quite surprising

It was a soft one but Rampage gave him a little smack back in the day lol

 

[TerraRayzing]

Right. That's why he's literally banned from UFC events because they don't give a fuck about him

Comparing apple to oranges. Going after someone legally is way different. There is a cause of action here, in terms of a defamation lawsuit as Ariel slandered the UFC on camera but is he worth going after? In court? Doubt the UFC thinks so.

 

[TerraRayzing]

I do appreciate what Ariel has done for the sport. but over the years he's done some sleazy stuff.. for me, the worst part of this is how he got all "tough guy" w chael. gimme a break.

Ariel was great when the UFC had those multi press conferences as he did ask tough questions but since those are over, Ariel has been cringe. He's been right at times (with the paddy and schaub feuds) but aside from those, criiiinge.

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

Comparing apple to oranges. Going after someone legally is way different. There is a cause of action here, in terms of a defamation lawsuit as Ariel slandered the UFC on camera but is he worth going after? In court? Doubt the UFC thinks so.

Slander has to be false.

 

[oscerthegrouch]

 

[Jackonfire]

Comparing apple to oranges. Going after someone legally is way different. There is a cause of action here, in terms of a defamation lawsuit as Ariel slandered the UFC on camera but is he worth going after? In court? Doubt the UFC thinks so.

Defamation? Slander? lol. UFC won't pursue any lawsuits because that would open them up to discovery.

 

[Steve Fox]

This guy is always involved in drama, holy fuck.

 

[TerraRayzing]

Defamation? Slander? lol. UFC won't pursue any lawsuits because that would open them up to discovery.

Discovery has limitations though.
UFC has been pretty open to suing but again, not the point here. Point is that Ariel's constant whining constitutes as slander and it is a justified cause of action. Just an observation.

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

Discovery has limitations though.
UFC has been pretty open to suing but again, not the point here. Point is that Ariel's constant whining constitutes as slander and it is a justified cause of action. Just an observation.

That action would be the UFC shooting itself in the foot. They would only sue if what Ariel said wasn't true(they aren't going to sue).

 

[BOTTICELLI]

Not a huge fan of Ariel but I can respect the fact he tries to give a different side than the UFC main stream blurb. I can respect free journalism.

 

[TerraRayzing]

That action would be the UFC shooting itself in the foot. They would only sue if what Ariel said wasn't true(they aren't going to sue).

Do you honestly believe this is true tho? UFC threatening to cancel bouts if Ariel reports them? <45><45>
Yeah, I don't know for a fact (you don't either) but on paper, sounds fucking ridiculous.

 

[JudoThrowFiasco]

Who were his sources?

 

[Khaosan]

Ariel bless.

 

[Billthebutcher]

"Howhiny" as jamahal calls him, has zero credibility after the BS PPV numbers for Francis.

 

[Pechan]

Comparing apple to oranges. Going after someone legally is way different. There is a cause of action here, in terms of a defamation lawsuit as Ariel slandered the UFC on camera but is he worth going after? In court? Doubt the UFC thinks so.

What exactly is the cause of action for a defamation lawsuit?

 

[TerraRayzing]

What exactly is the cause of action for a defamation lawsuit?

Damage to reputation due to libel or slander.

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

Do you honestly believe this is true tho? UFC threatening to cancel bouts if Ariel reports them? <45><45>
Yeah, I don't know for a fact (you don't either) but on paper, sounds fucking ridiculous.

Yes, I don't think Ariel would have stated this if he didn't have recorded proof to protect himself.

 

[koquerelle]

Ariel is a professional victim with a giant ego.

 

[JustBleed69]

I don't like Ariel, but what he's saying wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

 

[Pechan]

Damage to reputation due to libel or slander.

So do you honestly believe, that in a court of law, the UFC, tha same promotion that is currently fighting an anti trust lawsuit, can prove that they never said that to any fighter or manager? You believe every fighter or manager that takes the stand will testify under oath that the UFC never threatened to take away a fight if they feed information to Ariel Helwani?