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MLB·May 13, 2026 01:20 AM ET

Helwani offers brief 'Go Jays' show of support for Toronto

MMA host nods to Blue Jays in passing post.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 131 min read
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Go Jays. https://t.co/fID2ZAhp16

What happened: MMA broadcaster Ariel Helwani posted a brief 'Go Jays' message on social media, signaling support for the Toronto Blue Jays. The post was a short aside attached to a linked item, not part of his usual MMA programming. It came in the context of a wider exchange in which another user replied with 'Go dodgers' from Los Angeles.

Why it matters: Helwani's commentary typically centers on combat sports, so a baseball aside draws attention from cross-sport audiences. Toronto fans regularly amplify visible figures publicly backing the Blue Jays, and Helwani's reach in the MMA world gives the offhand support broader visibility. No betting or competitive implications attach to the post itself.

What to watch: Watch whether Helwani continues to fold Blue Jays mentions into his MMA programming this week. The next Uncrowned show airing live from Los Angeles may include further offhand references.

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