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MMA - Does anyone else hate Ariel Helwani?

Posted on 1/18/18 at 4:59 pm
Posted by starsandstripes
Georgia
Member since Nov 2017
11897 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 4:59 pm
He interviewed Francis Ngannou. UFC 220 is this Saturday. Francis is from Africa, moved to Paris, has been homeless in the recent years, trained, is a phenom in the heavyweight division. But he's new to America, obviously.

Helwani gets Francis to say that Trump is a shame for America. This is not desired, not needed, not wanted, and not good for MMA. We don't need politics in MMA.

It's a fricking douche move to essentially trap Francis with that type of topic. He's very naive to American politics etc. Unfair for Francis and just a bitch move from Ariel, which is nothing new for him.

Helwani is always trying to make and create news stories rather than report on them.

Helwani just sucks balls. He should be drummed out of MMA circles forever. I hope Dana White pulls his credentials for good.
Posted by TulaneFan
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2008
14034 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:00 pm to
You seem really upset about this
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
112279 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:07 pm to
I want to know how a 5-11 180 pound reporter forced a 6'4 260 pound heavy weight to say something he didn't want to
Posted by MF Doom
I'm only Joshin'
Member since Oct 2008
11712 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:11 pm to
Dudes probably the best at breaking scoops in the ufc but he does kinda come off as a weasel.
Posted by KingwoodLsuFan
Member since Aug 2008
11447 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:13 pm to
I always hate Ariel because he's a shite stirrer. Every interview he's a little weasel trying to push peoples buttons or to cause controversy. Then he acts like a little bitch when he gets put in a bad situation.
Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
71513 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:13 pm to
Why do you think Francis isn't smart enough to have an opinion?
Posted by starsandstripes
Georgia
Member since Nov 2017
11897 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:25 pm to
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Why do you think Francis isn't smart enough to have an opinion?


The guy is ignorant about America and American politics.

Ignorance is different than native intelligence.
Posted by starsandstripes
Georgia
Member since Nov 2017
11897 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:27 pm to
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You seem really upset about this


I've just had enough of Ariel. He ruins interviews and events and all things MMA that he gets affiliated with. He also tried to stir up trouble when Nate Diaz had a vape pen with CBD oil.
Posted by starsandstripes
Georgia
Member since Nov 2017
11897 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:29 pm to
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I want to know how a 5-11 180 pound reporter forced a 6'4 260 pound heavy weight to say something he didn't want to


he took advantage of Francis and he knew he was doing it. maybe you think that's ethically and morally sound. i don't.
Posted by lsucoonass
shreveport and east texas
Member since Nov 2003
68446 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:31 pm to
I don't pay attention to that jabroni Ariel
Posted by tigermike5
Member since Mar 2006
1277 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:34 pm to
quote:

The guy is ignorant about America and American politics.

Ignorance is different than native intelligence.


Why do you think he is ignorant Bc he says a statement that is of a different belief than you. That is ignorant of you to say something about someone you have never had a conversation with and no clue what their view points or knowledge is.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
112279 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:36 pm to
quote:

he took advantage of Francis and he knew he was doing it. maybe you think that's ethically and morally sound. i don't.


Again how do you take advantage of a dude 2 times your size?

Why are you treating this guy like he's some 13 year old child? He's a grown arse man with his own opinions
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
14482 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:45 pm to
Ariel is a girl's name.
Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
71513 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:46 pm to
quote:


The guy is ignorant about America and American politics.


A Cameroonian born immigrant to America might have a pretty informed opinion on immigration from Africa to the US.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
43469 posts
Posted on 1/18/18 at 6:52 pm to
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MMA - Does anyone else hate Ariel Helwani?


as mike tyson said. if you dont like the way he talks you can turn off your station.

helwani knows whats up. he is the biggest and best mma reporter and he knows you gotta have at least as many people to hate you as you do that like you to stay in the news.
Posted by VerlanderBEAST
Member since Dec 2011
18981 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:16 am to
Ariel is the GOAT, did he bang your mother?
Posted by VerlanderBEAST
Member since Dec 2011
18981 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:19 am to
quote:

Why are you treating this guy like he's some 13 year old child?
Even a 13 year old child could listen to Trump for 10 seconds and see that he's a clown
Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34250 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 7:54 am to
Well, he's not wrong.
Posted by starsandstripes
Georgia
Member since Nov 2017
11897 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 7:57 am to
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helwani knows whats up. he is the biggest and best mma reporter and he knows you gotta have at least as many people to hate you as you do that like you to stay in the news.


Is that why he cried like a little baby when Dana pulled his credentials in the past? MMA wouldn't even notice Helwani's departure.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110694 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 8:20 am to
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Helwani gets Francis to say that Trump is a shame for America
quote:

He's very naive to American politics
is he very naive? Sounds like he knows what's going on.
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