Tag: Rachael Ostovich

Dana White Has Fiery Response For Helwani’s Hardy-Ostovich Criticism

Dana White had another fiery response to a subject that has been a hot topic over the last few months since an interesting pairing was announced. It’s well known that Rachael Ostovich is slated to fight Paige VanZant. Greg Hardy is slated to make his UFC debut when he meets Allen Crowder in a heavyweight […]

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Dana White had another fiery response to a subject that has been a hot topic over the last few months since an interesting pairing was announced.

It’s well known that Rachael Ostovich is slated to fight Paige VanZant. Greg Hardy is slated to make his UFC debut when he meets Allen Crowder in a heavyweight showdown. Both of these fights will go down at the upcoming UFC on ESPN + 1 event.

Since these bookings were set, White has been frustrated with the media over being questioned about the decision to put Hardy and Ostovich on the same card. While doing a recent interview with TMZ, White talked about this criticism, which most recently came from ESPN Reporter Ariel Helwani.

“I don’t give a sh*t what Ariel Helwani thinks,” White said (via MMAMania.com). Who the f*ck is Ariel Helwani to question anything we do? I think we’ve done a pretty good job in 20 years, I could give a sh*t what he thinks, or anybody else for that matter. If you’re that type of douchey … whatever you want to call him, you can make something out of anything. He’s on the roster, she’s on the roster. They’re eventually gonna line up on a card sometime. If you’re that type of reporter, you’d have something to say about it.”

Ostovich is a recent victim of an alleged assault and domestic abuse. Hardy, on the other hand, has a history of domestic violence in 2014.

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Rachael Ostovich Forges Bond With Greg Hardy

Tomorrow at UFC’s first ESPN event, UFC Brooklyn, Rachael Ostovich will be making her Octagon return and hope to turn the page on what was a harrowing 2018 when she squares off against Paige VanZant on the event’s main card. But there is another fighte…

Tomorrow at UFC’s first ESPN event, UFC Brooklyn, Rachael Ostovich will be making her Octagon return and hope to turn the page on what was a harrowing 2018 when she squares off against Paige VanZant on the event’s main card. But there is another fighter who has been attached to this fight in terms of […]

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Rachael Ostovich Reveals What She Told Greg Hardy When The Two Met

A lot has been made of Greg Hardy being on the same card as Rachael Ostovich at UFC on ESPN+1 this weekend (Sat., January 19, 2019). Ostovich was recently a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Hardy has a history of domestic abuse himself. There has been quite the media backlash […]

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A lot has been made of Greg Hardy being on the same card as Rachael Ostovich at UFC on ESPN+1 this weekend (Sat., January 19, 2019).

Ostovich was recently a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Hardy has a history of domestic abuse himself. There has been quite the media backlash towards the UFC for the decision, but Ostovich has come out herself saying it doesn’t bother her. In fact, she has gotten the opportunity to meet and speak to Hardy.

Speaking to TSN recently, Ostovich detailed how her conversation with the debuting UFC heavyweight went (via MMAjunkie):

“Ever since the article started blowing up, I knew, ‘I have to meet him,’” Ostovich said. “This is a fight. We’re going into a fight Saturday, and we need to make sure we’re not emotionally drained. I just want to make sure my boxes are X’d out, and I’m good to go on Saturday night.

“Speaking with him, I told him, ‘There’s no negative with me and toward you. I know the media can blow things out of proportion, but just to let you know, that’s not my character. I don’t care. I’m actually happy you’re here, and I’m happy you’re making a comeback, and I hope that me and you can work together on different sides and use it for good.’

“Show people that, no matter what, you can turn a bad situation into a good one.”

Ostovich will be competing against Paige VanZant this weekend at UFC on ESPN+ 1 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

As for Hardy, after several appearances on UFC President Dana White’s “Tuesday Night Contender Series,” and a few amateur fights, he will be making his UFC debut.

The ex-NFL defensive lineman will face Allen Crowder.

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Rachael Ostovich ‘Grateful’ to Fight Paige VanZant After Violent Attack

UFC fighter Rachael Ostovich told TMZ Sports on Thursday that she is “grateful” to take part in Fight Night 143 on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ostovich will face Paige VanZant in a flyweight bout…

UFC fighter Rachael Ostovich told TMZ Sports on Thursday that she is “grateful” to take part in Fight Night 143 on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ostovich will face Paige VanZant in a flyweight bout…

UFC Fight Night 143: Bleacher Report Main Card Staff Predictions

UFC Fight Night 143 was noteworthy for a few different reasons. The first is that this is the first UFC event to be broadcast through ESPN, with the card airing on the network’s new ESPN+ streaming service…

UFC Fight Night 143 was noteworthy for a few different reasons. The first is that this is the first UFC event to be broadcast through ESPN, with the card airing on the network’s new ESPN+ streaming service…

Rachael Ostovich ‘Believes In Second Chances’ For Both Greg Hardy & Husband

Rachael Ostovich believes in second chances, and that goes for both her husband and Greg Hardy. Ostovich will be competing against Paige VanZant at UFC on ESPN+ 1. However, on the same card, former NFL star Greg Hardy will also make his Octagon debut. This gained a ton of national attention, considering Ostovich was recently […]

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Rachael Ostovich believes in second chances, and that goes for both her husband and Greg Hardy.

Ostovich will be competing against Paige VanZant at UFC on ESPN+ 1. However, on the same card, former NFL star Greg Hardy will also make his Octagon debut. This gained a ton of national attention, considering Ostovich was recently a victim of domestic abuse.

Hardy has a history of domestic abuse himself, which led to quite the uproar from fans and media after they were placed on the same card. However, speaking on “Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show” today (Mon. January 7, 2019) Ostovich said she believes in second chances, and is glad Hardy is getting the chance to make a turnaround:

“Well, I remember waking up to a whole bunch of stuff on Twitter,” Ostovich said. “I didn’t really look into it too much because I was kind of busy dealing with my own thing. I got my daughter, and life goes on.

“But then I started getting calls, and people reaching out to me. I kind of just was like, well, this has nothing to do with me. I’m focused on my fight. I’m focused on my – you know, nobody’s story is the same. Nobody’s situation is the same. I have nothing to do with Greg Hardy. I’m just grateful to be fighting again. I believe in second chances, I’m glad he’s making a turnaround.

“I hope the same can happen for my husband and anyone else who has made a wrong choice.”

UFC on ESPN+ 1 goes down from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on January 19, 2019. It will be headlined by a flyweight title fight between defending champion Henry Cejudo and 135-pound champ TJ Dillashaw.

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