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Ariel Helwani Leaves The MMA Hour, Uncertain of Future ‘Goodbye’

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MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has announced he will leave his role as host of The MMA Hour as well as his position with Spotify.

Over the course of the last few decades, few journalists have done more to elevate mixed martial arts than Ariel Helwani. From his radio station days all the way through to working for ESPN, he has covered every inch of the sport.

From UFC to Bellator and beyond, he has broken some of the biggest stories fans have heard since his career first began. For a lot of his supporters, his name is best associated with The MMA Hour at MMA Fighting.