70 Quotes by Ariel Helwani

It's one thing to boo, but to actually pelt someone down below because you're upset a sporting event went a certain way is just so bizarre to me.

I don't think we can fully understand just how much pressure is on these fighters' shoulders once they win the UFC title. It's a grind just to get to the title fight. You're not earning a lot of money, and the sport takes a real toll on your body. And then once you get the belt, you've got an army of fighters coming for you right away.

I always feel like I leave a Max Holloway fight week feeling good about the state of MMA.

Usually, you become a star and then a champion.

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

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

All in all, UFC 239 delivered. There's no doubt about it.

Israel Adesanya will not be Eugene Bareman's final UFC champion.

Jorge Masvidal is a star. That wasn't always the case. Hardcore fans always knew how good he was, but it always seemed like he would fall short in the big one.