I couldn't bare to watch all of it but I will say one thing: The things Ariel has said to and about Bob Sapp are disrespectful and often absurd. I give him points for actually saying them TO Sapp; albeit over the phone. Helwani has never stepped in the ring/cage with the likes of Minowaman, Sokoudjou, a prime CroCop, Nogueira, LeBanner, Hoost (and BEAT HIM IN KB), etc.
I'll be the first to admit that Sapp does the sport a disservice by half-assing fights but no more than Helwani does by disrespecting fighters and flapping his gums at ELITE ATHLETES who show more heart, determination and courage in 5 minutes of training than he has in his whole life.
People WANT to see the brutish giant beaten by the superior technique of a smaller man. Therefore, Sapp will always sell tickets...especially in Japan.
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