Why I CAN'T ❌ interview UFC fighters managed by Ali Abdelaziz & Dominance MMA

I get asked this question ALL the time and here's the answer. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Timestamps below.

0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Where issues started with Ali and I
2:00 - UFC 218 incident
3:52 - Working things out, doing interviews from 2018-2019
5:33 - Interview with Abe Kawa from First Round Management
7:21 - Being banned from interviewing his fighters
8:09 - Vicente Luque interview and demanding I take it down
9:44 - More threatening behavior this week
10:44 - Ali is right about owning the MMA media
11:28 - Current situation
12:15 - I wouldn't have a job if I was bad at it
12:49 - Other notable media members are banned
13:04 - Conclusion


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[LynchOnSports]

I get asked this question ALL the time and here's the answer. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Timestamps below.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Where issues started with Ali and I
2:00 - UFC 218 incident
3:52 - Working things out, doing interviews from 2018-2019
5:33 - Interview with Abe Kawa from First Round Management
7:21 - Being banned from interviewing his fighters
8:09 - Vicente Luque interview and demanding I take it down
9:44 - More threatening behavior this week
10:44 - Ali is right about owning the MMA media
11:28 - Current situation
12:15 - I wouldn't have a job if I was bad at it
12:49 - Other notable media members are banned
13:04 - Conclusion

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Like my work? Consider supporting me here 💰

Any amount helps with the following ...
• Travel expenses covering MMA events
• Equipment for production
• Improving my overall production quality

Saying that I'm very grateful for the audience I have and don't feel like this is forced. I appreciate all the support regardless!

[lewis]

Ali has to be one of the most hated dudes in this industry

[Dizzle]

You’re a great interviewer. Keep doing what you’re doing and hopefully things will work out with time.

[ProofintheDoof]

Ali is very good at managing what information is out there about him. He won’t let any of his fighters be around anybody who could potentially report how much of a sleaze bag he truly is. It’s not about the fighters, it’s about protecting his image, which further lines his pockets at the expense of the fighters. James, I have you as one of the top 3 journalists to cover this sport. You conduct great interviews and ask very well thought out questions.

[dano]

you know youve made it when you cant interview Ali's fighters

[YbanCraft]

Belal Muhammad would have benefited from being on Ariel’s MMA hour all these years. These interviews make the fighters more “ likable” and popular because this is how a lot of us fans find out more about their journey. If Belal was more popular and got a push through the media sooner he might not have not been skipped over for Colby. It’s not a for sure thing, but not getting more media definitely hurts the fighters popularity.

[tralfmusic]

You're one of the only MMA journalists I consistently watch. You always ask thoughtful questions, you're kind, and you know a ton. Keep doing what you're doing - we notice!

[rookie]

You are always professional and classy. Guy has a "checkered" past is an understatement. Keep up the good work!

[phariszaa]

It still amazes me how someone like Ali has plenty big names under his management

[akiratrolliyama]

Ali's day will come don't worry, you keep up the good work.

[curtharakaly]

Heard your name a few times over the last 2 years and saw your Colby interview the other day. Was an awesome interview that had me laughing and watched all the way through. Definitely subscribing to keep up to date with all your stuff man. Just keep doing you and do what you need to man.

[oussamabzn]

Imma be honest with you, when I first watched one of your interviews on this channel a long time ago I felt like you had like over 300k followers, but I remember when I looked up I found that you had like between 10k and 20k. That proves you you're doing an amazing job
Keep it up

[kyartick]

Took a long break from mma interviews. I'm happy to see how much your account has grown in a few months. Much deserved

[flix]

You're doing it right if Ali or Dana don't like you.

[davidcolby]

All of your content, but especially your interviews, is stellar content James. Keep up your great work. Really unfortunate that smaller name fighters can’t promote themselves as much as a result of their management’s ignorance

[cameronkelly]

We love you James your thoughtful questions and stories are awesome and your better than Ariel helwani could ever be

[hankhill]

you in the same club as Ariel Helwani!!

[alexwendling]

thanks for sharing this insight into the struggles of a media member!

[talhahhussain]

THE CURRENT FIGHTERS YOU INTERVIEW ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH. WOULD LOVE TO SEE SEAN O MALLEY THOUGH

[IamPeteQuill]

Honestly you’re the only unbiased journalist in mma