Did Ariel Helwani ever fight?

Ariel Helwani has been a part of MMA outside the octagon for a long time. But he has not been given a try to actually get into a fight.

Who is Ariel Helwani uncle?

Joe, that’s my uncle. A professor in MTL, former athlete, and all-around cool guy.

Is Ariel Helwani Egyptian?

Conversation. My dad is from Egypt and my mom is from Lebanon, but the name Helwani originated in Syria.

Why did Dana White Block Ariel Helwani?

UFC President Dana White confirmed that longtime MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has been banned from receiving press credentials after breaking the news on two huge fights without contacting the promotion beforehand. “As long as I’m here,” White told TMZ Sports of how long Helwani’s ban will last.