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ESPN responds to Dana White calling Ariel Helwani a ‘douche’

ESPN responds to Dana White calling Ariel Helwani a ‘douche’

After a weekend of backlash aimed at UFC president Dana White for calling ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani “such a douche,” the network released a statement backing Helwani on Monday. “Ariel is a valued colleague and an exceptional MMA reporter,” a network statement to USA Today reads. “His record speaks for itself.” Gina Carano controversy sparked White’s insult The statement did not mention White by name. ESPN and UFC are corporate partners, with the network carrying exclusive rights to… Source link

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