Happy Wednesday Tuesday! No, we aren’t on today (we’re back tomorrow), but I wanted to ask for questions early this week. So, as always, hit me with your best questions below. As always, everything and anything goes. I’ll answer ‘em on Wednesday’s show.
What are your thoughts on ringside judges watching fights via monitors/screens instead of live? Or at least having access to both? They have such a limited vantage point from where they're sitting and surely miss exchanges that might affect how they score the fight. I know the commentators are often looking at monitors rather than the live action in front of them, so why can't the judges, too?
What is up Ariel. Ever since it’s been announced, i’ve just been wondering, what are you and all the other media guys gonna do to promote the upcoming Bellator x Rizin card? How much are you going to talk about it? It just feels like it’s the media’s responsibility to get the word out. Just wanted to know what you plan on doing to let everyone know that this event is taking place.
Anyways, I’m writing this question while here at work, gotta get back to the fryers.
what is your response to josh thomson's take on mma media? i find it disrespectful on josh's part to say that the mma media's job is to promote. the job of promoting belongs to the promoter (always have been and always will be).
What are your thoughts regarding the situation such as public threats that broke out between Ali Abdel Aziz and MMA factory manager Fernand Lopez when the UFC signed his fighter Slim Trableski from Ares FC? It was covered by uncle Chael but as you have a great relationship with them I wanted to hear your thoughts on it as Slim could be a future contender following the steps Ngannou and Gane.
Is there any truth to Cejudo’s potential UFC return being related to him running out of money?
What do a majority of fighters do after they retire? If a large number of fighters end up with no money and poor health at the end of their careers I would imagine this will deter young people from starting mma/potentially stunt the growth of the sport.
The people want the juicy questions. not the same old boring one's going over everything that happened the previous week that's already been talked about throughout the show.
I will ask the same question from last week.
Hi Ariel,
Juicy question number 5.
What's the deal with you and Kevin Iole? Why did he unfollow you and what's the problem. Hes a suck up to Dana and its embarrassing but let's be honest you would suck up to Dana too in the early days when he was giving you scoops and was friendly with you.
Again Dana is a goofball and I don't care for Iole either its fairly embarrassing how he licks Danas arse .
But what has he got against you .
I assume he didnt check how you were after the 199 nonsense?
Also . can we get a quick comment from from the boys in the back about how delightful of a person Katie Taylor is. Nicest Girl in the world. Never met her.
I thought that you did an amazing job covering the Paul-Silva fight card. With the bet that Silva and Paul made to create a group helping UFC fighters with pay and insurance, I was wondering if you had more details on the agreement and if you think that this will become a partnership that can have a positive impact for UFC fighters?
Do you have any insight into why Jiri Prochazka has been tested by USADA over 3 times as much as the next closest fighter, this year? It seems unlikely that one person would randomly be such an outlier.
Hey Ariel you were by far the best dressed on the panel at Paul vs Silva, so my question is a two parter. One, where do you get your snazzy suits and ties, and two, who picks them out for you.
P.S. my jets are gonna destroy your bills this Sunday
First of all, any words or condolences for Takeoff? He's a local legend from my Nawfside Atlanta area and I had to preface my question to you with an RIP and showing love for him.
On that note, I get frustrated that there aren't more MMA events in Atl. We all know the stalwart markets like Vegas, NYC, and London will be mainstays for a long time. We also know that Dana White's Florida/Texas obsession continues to drive entirely too many events to those states. My question is this --- is there such a thing as a emerging or developing MMA market? If so, what are the hottest emerging markets right now? (Domestically)
Thanks Ariel!
ps - thanks for answering my question about Kadyrov with class last week. I know that was a toughie.
Top of the morning Mr Ariel. First and foremost I want to congratulate you on a marvelous job you did on showtime, going into the fight i never intended on watching due to lack of interest then I realized you would not only be moderator but also calling the fight so I tuned in for that reason only! Tremendous!
I want to know your take on the current situation involving Kanye and kyrie and your opinion on how Kanye has been “cancelled” and rightfully so if you ask me. Good day Ariel.
What's up Ariel, Shout out to GC, Frank, NYRic, and everyone else who makes my favorite MMA show possible. Bills Mafia just traded for Colts RB Nyheim Hines...he is a terrific ball player and an even better human. He will be a difference maker in the Bills Offense. You better appreciate this man. As a Die Hard Colts fan I am sad to see him go.
Shalom Ariel!
Can you please address the latest Antisemitism stories involving Kyrie Irving and Kanye West?
Thank you in advance!
Ariel, what are your thoughts on the NFL not allowing your good friend Pat Mcafee to use their logos or call teams by their actual names?
P.S. any word on the Blessed one Max Holloway?
Hi Ariel!
What are your thoughts on ringside judges watching fights via monitors/screens instead of live? Or at least having access to both? They have such a limited vantage point from where they're sitting and surely miss exchanges that might affect how they score the fight. I know the commentators are often looking at monitors rather than the live action in front of them, so why can't the judges, too?
Hallo Ariel,
Simple one this week, if it wasn’t for Journalism, what would you do today instead ?
Answers from GC, Frank and Ric would be cool as well
Greetings from Germany to the whole Crew
What is up Ariel. Ever since it’s been announced, i’ve just been wondering, what are you and all the other media guys gonna do to promote the upcoming Bellator x Rizin card? How much are you going to talk about it? It just feels like it’s the media’s responsibility to get the word out. Just wanted to know what you plan on doing to let everyone know that this event is taking place.
Anyways, I’m writing this question while here at work, gotta get back to the fryers.
hi ariel,
what is your response to josh thomson's take on mma media? i find it disrespectful on josh's part to say that the mma media's job is to promote. the job of promoting belongs to the promoter (always have been and always will be).
Hello Ariel,
What are your thoughts regarding the situation such as public threats that broke out between Ali Abdel Aziz and MMA factory manager Fernand Lopez when the UFC signed his fighter Slim Trableski from Ares FC? It was covered by uncle Chael but as you have a great relationship with them I wanted to hear your thoughts on it as Slim could be a future contender following the steps Ngannou and Gane.
Ariel, Greetings.
Should Jon Jones set himself on fire to motivate Stipe to fight him?
Hi Ariel,
Is there any truth to Cejudo’s potential UFC return being related to him running out of money?
What do a majority of fighters do after they retire? If a large number of fighters end up with no money and poor health at the end of their careers I would imagine this will deter young people from starting mma/potentially stunt the growth of the sport.
Any solution to this outside of a fighters union?
Thanks,
Amin
Louis Gilmour I'm calling you out !!!
You're taking everything I worked for.
The people want the juicy questions. not the same old boring one's going over everything that happened the previous week that's already been talked about throughout the show.
I will ask the same question from last week.
Hi Ariel,
Juicy question number 5.
What's the deal with you and Kevin Iole? Why did he unfollow you and what's the problem. Hes a suck up to Dana and its embarrassing but let's be honest you would suck up to Dana too in the early days when he was giving you scoops and was friendly with you.
Again Dana is a goofball and I don't care for Iole either its fairly embarrassing how he licks Danas arse .
But what has he got against you .
I assume he didnt check how you were after the 199 nonsense?
Also . can we get a quick comment from from the boys in the back about how delightful of a person Katie Taylor is. Nicest Girl in the world. Never met her.
Cheers
NoSoupForYou
Hello Ariel -
I thought that you did an amazing job covering the Paul-Silva fight card. With the bet that Silva and Paul made to create a group helping UFC fighters with pay and insurance, I was wondering if you had more details on the agreement and if you think that this will become a partnership that can have a positive impact for UFC fighters?
Thanks,
Logan
Ariel,
Do you have any insight into why Jiri Prochazka has been tested by USADA over 3 times as much as the next closest fighter, this year? It seems unlikely that one person would randomly be such an outlier.
Thanks for all you and the crew do!
Hey Ariel you were by far the best dressed on the panel at Paul vs Silva, so my question is a two parter. One, where do you get your snazzy suits and ties, and two, who picks them out for you.
P.S. my jets are gonna destroy your bills this Sunday
Hi Ariel,
First of all, any words or condolences for Takeoff? He's a local legend from my Nawfside Atlanta area and I had to preface my question to you with an RIP and showing love for him.
On that note, I get frustrated that there aren't more MMA events in Atl. We all know the stalwart markets like Vegas, NYC, and London will be mainstays for a long time. We also know that Dana White's Florida/Texas obsession continues to drive entirely too many events to those states. My question is this --- is there such a thing as a emerging or developing MMA market? If so, what are the hottest emerging markets right now? (Domestically)
Thanks Ariel!
ps - thanks for answering my question about Kadyrov with class last week. I know that was a toughie.
Top of the morning Mr Ariel. First and foremost I want to congratulate you on a marvelous job you did on showtime, going into the fight i never intended on watching due to lack of interest then I realized you would not only be moderator but also calling the fight so I tuned in for that reason only! Tremendous!
I want to know your take on the current situation involving Kanye and kyrie and your opinion on how Kanye has been “cancelled” and rightfully so if you ask me. Good day Ariel.
What's up Ariel, Shout out to GC, Frank, NYRic, and everyone else who makes my favorite MMA show possible. Bills Mafia just traded for Colts RB Nyheim Hines...he is a terrific ball player and an even better human. He will be a difference maker in the Bills Offense. You better appreciate this man. As a Die Hard Colts fan I am sad to see him go.