Media Ariel claims that UFC threatened cancellation of bouts

[FreedomCricket]

There's nothing illegal about canceling a fight because it's leaked to Ariel or for any reason.

Even if ufc wanted to sue for defamation, the burden is very high for a public company like the UFC.

They would have to prove, malicious intent from Ariel, that he is knowingly making false claims to severely damage the reputation of the UFC.

 

[StonedLemur]

damn brav how’d u get carded?

Joke that nobody found funny but me lol.

 

[Young Calf Kick]

Joke that nobody found funny but me lol.

you loudmouth devil you

 

[StonedLemur]

you loudmouth devil you

It was about a politician lol

 

[Fuzzybabyducks]

I could totally see Dana telling the managers of lower tier fighters that… he wants to be the one to announce fights and details and he hates Ariel.
Not sure he would cancel a huge fight because of it but def mid carders and pre show guys

also Ariel usually doesn’t say stuff like that unless he can back it up

 

[King in the North]

100% believe Ariel and you’re kinda an idiot if you don’t tbh given the history that is well documented

 

[King in the North]

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

+truth is an oh so unfortunate defense to a defamation lawsuit

 

[HuskySamoan]

Is there anyone more punchable than ariel helwani?

Luke Thomas, Robin Black and New York Rick.

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

Why does ariel always come across so butthurt.

He really is a little weasel.

 

[nonoob]

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

But but but my sources are above reproach, like my claims.

 

[Mike]

Lol some of the people you guys choose to HATE. Imagine walking around all pissed because of Helwani or Rogan

 

[StonedLemur]

There's nothing illegal about canceling a fight because it's leaked to Ariel or for any reason.

Even if ufc wanted to sue for defamation, the burden is very high for a public company like the UFC.

They would have to prove, malicious intent from Ariel, that he is knowingly making false claims to severely damage the reputation of the UFC.

Somebody gets it in here, well said sir.

 

[Iroh]

Lol some of the people you guys choose to HATE. Imagine walking around all pissed because of Helwani or Rogan

I don't hate either, but there are a lot more things that justify a disliking for Ariel, than Rogan, IMO. Dude tried to paint Jamal Hill as a wife beater defender just because he disagreed with him. Dude is willing to go to very low tactics just to 'win' an argument.

And he always tries to deflect and deny when someone confronts him with his own behavior, even with like NY Rick and the other dudes that are part of the show.

 

[MEAN357]

Oh those are all people I would love to punch. I don't know if there's a single one on there outside of Dana who wouldn't beat my ass. Even that would be sadly close.
I just find him to be undeservedly smug. He is a notorious can crusher, but he walks around like he's prime GSP/Anderson.

Meh he's a can crusher but he's just a side show. The cocky attitude is part of the shtick. He gets a pass for me for literally shattering a dudes skull in the cage lol

 

[IneedSometop]

Luke Thomas, Robin Black and New York Rick.

Dude fuck New York Rick. I'd throw Jed Meshaw in there for punchable dudes. It hurts me whenever I agree with something he says

 

[Mike]

I don't hate either, but there are a lot more things that justify a disliking for Ariel, than Rogan, IMO. Dude tried to paint Jamal Hill as a wife beater defender just because he disagreed with him. Dude is willing to go to very low tactics just to 'win' an argument.

And he always tries to deflect and deny when someone confronts him with his own behavior, even with like NY Rick and the other dudes that are part of the show.

I guess I'm not as invested as some. For example I have no idea who the fuck NY Rick is.

 

[Iroh]

I guess I'm not as invested as some. For example I have no idea who the fuck NY Rick is.

New York Ric(k (sp?)), this dude.

The dude Ariel talks to inbetween and after interviews on the MMA Hour.

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

Listening to this guy
<{cruzshake}>

Listening to this guy for several hours +++
<{cruzshake}><{cruzshake}><{cruzshake}>

 

[kenetics]

I remember when this guy was the gold standard for mma journalism, now he’s such a petty joke

I love Ariel, was the first journalist to challenge the UFC shadiness. He's isn't a yes man like all the other journalist that cover the UFC.

 

[kenetics]

When the UFC started showing reaction tweets on screen, DC confirmed to Ariel that Dana gave specific instructions to the production team to never show a tweet from Ariel.

When Ariel worked for ESPN if he was covering an event on site he had to leave the building if Dana walked in, the building not the room.

We all know he got him fired from Fox.

But somehow Dana White telling managers that they are gonna cancel a fight if they keep feeding Ariel info is too crazy to believe?

This.