We’ve been here before…
Ariel Helwani is probably the most renowned MMA journalist in the world.
The host of the MMA Hour has previously been banned by the UFC after leaking that Brock Lesnar was set to return for a fight at UFC 200.
Well, they’re at it again (sort of) because the UFC requested Showtime Sports do not have Helwani as part of their team for the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather promotional tour.
However, the fighter is still credentialed for the tour and will not be banned completely unlike before.
Not working for @SHOsports anymore on the May/Mac tour. Just learned UFC specifically asked to have me removed. Incredibly disappointed.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2017
Took red eye from NY to LA only to get this news moments ago. Still credentialed for the tour and will also be in Toronto and NY. All good.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2017
I must thank @StephenEspinoza and @BDailey223 for the opportunity and for fighting for me. Really wish this didn't happen, but alas …
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2017
This was a dream opportunity. I'm obviously very bummed but will keep on keeping on. Thank you, as always, for the support. Much love.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2017
