Ariel Helwani

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

“You have to entertain in the UFC. Like it or not, this isn't news. It has been this way for a while, and it will continue to be this way.”

“Well, the Cris Cyborg-UFC relationship has mercifully come to an end. The ending was ugly and unfortunate, but I can't say I'm too torn up about it.”

“Orange County is one of the all-time great markets for MMA.”

“Khabib Nurmagomedov is the most dominant fighter in the history of MMA.”

“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.”

“For whatever reason, the UFC wouldn't credential me during the first two years of my career.”

“The fight game has never been just about winning.”

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

“Rest in peace, Harold Lederman. When I was younger, my brother and I used to imitate his famous 'OK, Jim!' line while watching the big 'HBO Boxing' events. What an amazing character he was, and while I never met him, he seemed to be a lovely man.”