Ariel Helwani Discusses Dana White Slapping Wife on NYE | The MMA Hour

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  • After Dana White was caught slapping his wife during an incident on New Year's Eve this past weekend, The MMA Hour's Ariel Helwani gives his take on the shocking video and what it means for the UFC.
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  • @EvaandJavier
    @EvaandJavier Рік тому +56

    Dana White 5 min after the incident: “that little bastard Ariel’s gonna have a field day with this.”

  • @fygtree
    @fygtree Рік тому +3221

    As an avid MMA fan of almost 20 years it's quite something to witness someone in the MMA world actually willing to hold Dana White accountable for something. About time.

    • @Kirkenburer74
      @Kirkenburer74 Рік тому

      As a casual MMA fan, it's the reason some of us stay away from it. I like pro wrestling but Vince is a bastard of the highest order. I was sick of people pretending Dana wasn't as scummy because of the "legitimacy" of the sport. He always was a slimy business centric hypocrite and it's only til he hits his wife you all treat him with the proper disdaine? That's why the UFC is a joke.

    • @corypope7400
      @corypope7400 Рік тому +73

      Luke and Brian over at Morning Kombat went hard in the paint too.

    • @xaphan8581
      @xaphan8581 Рік тому +31

      They were clearly just practicing for the slap fighting league

    • @gooosb
      @gooosb Рік тому +43

      Mark Hunt

    • @Hellkite-er5pg
      @Hellkite-er5pg Рік тому +35

      Despite their personal history, Ariel still took the high road and still Dana White looks like trash. Love this, so awesome.

  • @patrickbrowne4606
    @patrickbrowne4606 Рік тому +340

    “YOU DON’T BOUNCE BACK FROM PUTTING YOUR HANDS ON A WOMAN.” Dana White 2014.

    • @jacksquat4140
      @jacksquat4140 Рік тому +24

      Most men don't bounce back after getting involved with a woman.

    • @iwinguy1195
      @iwinguy1195 Рік тому +11

      R.I.P Dana Whites Reputation. 🪦

    • @lifeovnil
      @lifeovnil Рік тому +5

      @@iwinguy1195 I'm sure it'll be fine

    • @kostadinpanov4596
      @kostadinpanov4596 Рік тому +19

      But,it's ok if a woman puts her hand on a man?And then the man doesn't even have the right to defend himself?

    • @scottelectronic
      @scottelectronic Рік тому

      @@kostadinpanov4596 Is there a lot of girls that could beat you up?

  • @Matt-cf9mp
    @Matt-cf9mp Рік тому +228

    The ending was brutal, we could say even Paddy got a pass after seeing how Dana went 😂😂 10-8 Ariel

  • @MovieNerd1994
    @MovieNerd1994 Рік тому +883

    Dana 2022 - I'm into this Slap Fighting thing
    Dana 2023 - No, I mean I'm REALLY into this slap fighting thing

  • @TheDarkMonk
    @TheDarkMonk Рік тому +2968

    For years, Dana has talked smack about real fighters. Mocked them in defeat, questioned their heart, etc. Dana talks tough like he's a fighter -- even said he used to box -- but the only person we've ever seen him hit is his wife.

    • @paleo704
      @paleo704 Рік тому +15

      Who did he mock in defeat ?

    • @diego1590
      @diego1590 Рік тому +343

      @@paleo704 to be honest, too many to count.

    • @mershispatientzero6355
      @mershispatientzero6355 Рік тому +109

      Couldn’t have said it better myself! He’s the opposite of a martial artist.

    • @TheGeneral_LUFC
      @TheGeneral_LUFC Рік тому

      He's the biggest scumbag in combat sports

    • @alugificator
      @alugificator Рік тому +67

      Well there was also that time he and his goons manhandled Ariel backstage at UFC199.

  • @mizzarello
    @mizzarello Рік тому +19

    This could be one of the most perfect reviews of this entire situation. No one, absolutely no one, is more willing to address the abusive elephant in the room.

  • @mcCHOPCITY
    @mcCHOPCITY Рік тому +29

    Drop the mic Very proud of you for standing up for what is right. A man of integrity is what your children will see.

    • @dominickarellano879
      @dominickarellano879 7 місяців тому

      He’s a hypocrite. Why did he invite Jon jones if he beat his wife as well?

  • @daveyperry9323
    @daveyperry9323 Рік тому +1009

    “What are your kids going to say about you” WOW. Ariel has been waiting six years for that. Absolute master stroke.

    • @strzaaolo2966
      @strzaaolo2966 Рік тому +33

      "Are u kidding me? My kids see me slapping my wife everyday! 😅😅😅" - says one popular president of MMA organization

    • @jamesrich1DAYNJ
      @jamesrich1DAYNJ Рік тому +26

      Kinda hypocritical though. "Don't talk about people's families....don't talk about people's kids" then in the next breathe talks about the other guy's🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @onalyd
      @onalyd Рік тому +1

      Ariel is such a weasel. I can't stand this grandstanding schmuck

    • @abdulg4762
      @abdulg4762 Рік тому

      Hypocritical. He platforms Jake Paul, Conor, and Colby. Jake and Colby have brought families and children into trash talk, conor has talked about people's religion, and Jake has been accused of raping multiple women. Yet every time Ariel has them on its all sunshine and rainbows because they give him good exposure and they like him. Its disgusting, if Dana was nice to him, he'd be defending Dana 100%

    • @ionnicov
      @ionnicov Рік тому +3

      His kids are already saying: Thanks for the easy life, daddy! You are doing a great job!
      How about that, Ariel? :D

  • @dangsickname
    @dangsickname Рік тому +928

    Man this is a good month for Ariel, well said. Really shows how huge of a role Ariel has played in this sport over the years

    • @Grimy_Aaronarr
      @Grimy_Aaronarr Рік тому +40

      Honestly MMA would be worse without him. Brought us many memorable moments

    • @taylordorrance7838
      @taylordorrance7838 Рік тому +12

      And honestly ufc would still be great even without ariel...

    • @KilpatrickProductions
      @KilpatrickProductions Рік тому +30

      @@taylordorrance7838 I think I would still watch MMA if Ariel wasnt involved, but I certainly wouldnt be as invested as I am. Ariel is without a doubt one of the most important figures in the sport. We wouldnt care for the fighters like we do

    • @AH-cl1gt
      @AH-cl1gt Рік тому +13

      She hit him first

    • @Bahador.B
      @Bahador.B Рік тому

      @@Grimy_Aaronarr Someone who has never trained serious or fought? Okay. I have gone to the swimming pool, so I guess I'll become a coach for the olympic swim team.

  • @geofflow8117
    @geofflow8117 Рік тому +166

    That end part was one of the biggest mic drops I’ve ever heard in my life.

    • @ej832
      @ej832 Рік тому +1

      legendary

    • @dominickarellano879
      @dominickarellano879 7 місяців тому

      He invited jones after he beat his wife so don’t praise him too much

  • @H8DREAD
    @H8DREAD Рік тому +11

    Ariel hold the standard to jon as you do to dana. Platforming "the goat" and giving him room for speaking seems (as well as putting out a personal hit piece) to appear more like a publicity stunt to gain from the problem rather than fixing it.

  • @macximus42
    @macximus42 Рік тому +566

    The poetic way in which Ariel finished this roast brought a tear to my eye, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

    • @hareshck7202
      @hareshck7202 Рік тому +24

      im scared for ariels life. I hope dana doesnt listen the ending.

    • @skuhdoop1411
      @skuhdoop1411 Рік тому +6

      So perfect

    • @OzzzyKane
      @OzzzyKane Рік тому +45

      What are your kids gonna say when they hear you teared up like that?

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 Рік тому +9

      This whole video just shows the hypocrisy and just how wrong the woke ideology he peddles is. No respect for this guy.

    • @ivanooze1049
      @ivanooze1049 Рік тому +13

      @@OzzzyKane Learn that he's a real human being who doesn't suppress like some weird robot 🙃

  • @natemarx4999
    @natemarx4999 Рік тому +378

    Ariel collected 10-8 rounds on Danis and Dana in the same day. Give this man a contract now 😅

    • @Striderah
      @Striderah Рік тому +6

      My man’s don’t miss 😂😂

    • @kimjong699
      @kimjong699 Рік тому +12

      Dana already finished him first round after he made Ariel cry on his channel

    • @stin3000
      @stin3000 Рік тому +5

      *10-7

    • @bennieboi7114
      @bennieboi7114 Рік тому +3

      No he didn’t. Ariel said fair is letting a woman hit you 10+ times and just letting her do it 😂😂

    • @beauaIloevv
      @beauaIloevv Рік тому +2

      peter griffin alt account . here before this lncel uses 100000 alt accounts to like his own comment

  • @ignaciosaenz6352
    @ignaciosaenz6352 Рік тому +14

    This is a way bigger slap than Dana's wife will ever hit him with.

  • @jasnam3955
    @jasnam3955 Рік тому +176

    Ariel, I have the utmost respect for you after this response. Thank you for voicing for the voiceless. This is the definition of someone with a backbone.

  • @Jacobnokes9
    @Jacobnokes9 Рік тому +223

    This is why Ariel is the 🐐 when it comes to reporting. Fearless, honest and holds values no matter how big the opposition is against him. Thank you for what you do Ariel!

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 Рік тому

      Holds what values? He doesn't have values and this video proves it. Pushes woke ideology and believes in it but when the shoe fits he pushes traditional values. You can't defend woke ideology and this "equality" in which women are just as strong as men and women can do anything a man can and there is no difference between the genders it's all a binary etc. And then say oh no men shouldn't defend themselves against women!
      These woke ideologies have real world consequences and people need to understand that!

    • @slycat956
      @slycat956 Рік тому +8

      You have got to be kidding me. Ariel is triple vaxxed. All boosters. Enough said

    • @petetherealrelentless6542
      @petetherealrelentless6542 Рік тому +2

      @@slycat956 yeh he meant to say 🐑 not 🐐😆

    • @jstephens6021
      @jstephens6021 Рік тому +7

      @@slycat956 huh?? Enough said? I don't think it was enough. What the hell did you just say?

    • @AM-ry8is
      @AM-ry8is Рік тому +1

      Dana gonna send a goon after him.

  • @KilluhMon2020
    @KilluhMon2020 Рік тому +604

    Goddamn, Ariel never fails to speak the truth no matter how brutal it is. Much respect to him

    • @merrillsizemore3163
      @merrillsizemore3163 Рік тому +8

      You shouldn't take the Lord's name in vain like that. It's very dangerous to your person.

    • @adamxo.
      @adamxo. Рік тому +1

      @@merrillsizemore3163 holyyyyyy💀

    • @efragas9259
      @efragas9259 Рік тому

      Mm some times

    • @ciaranwalsh2131
      @ciaranwalsh2131 Рік тому

      Are you a fellow bald patch hat wearer?

    • @notundermywatch3163
      @notundermywatch3163 Рік тому

      The most integer sports journalist to ever air.

  • @johnmanton5018
    @johnmanton5018 Рік тому +42

    Never heard of you before but saw a comment supporting your stance and thought I would check it out. Blown away about your assessment of the situation. Extremely eloquent, rational, reasoned piece of journalism. Well done.

    • @jonjones2
      @jonjones2 Рік тому

      😐

    • @user-ks3mk9kq4l
      @user-ks3mk9kq4l Рік тому +3

      He is a top journalist, absolute blessing for the sport

    • @tylerspencer7434
      @tylerspencer7434 Рік тому +3

      13x mma journalist of the year in a row for a reason bro 👍

    • @aphysique
      @aphysique Рік тому

      JOHN, I'm sure your a fan after this one..Ariel, is a top-notch Ufc journalist!

  • @manuelp.2001
    @manuelp.2001 Рік тому +12

    Ariel you are a hypocrite MMA Guru called you out. You say its so bad what Dana did and then you beg Jon Jones, the man who literally boxed his wife bloody to come on your show to promote his fight? Embarassing

  • @shygotpicks3992
    @shygotpicks3992 Рік тому +208

    This is why we’ve followed you and stayed with you all these years, no matter what platform. Another great take from you Ariel.

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 Рік тому +5

      Worst take ever. He peddles woke ideology and then when it fits wants to push traditional values. He literally got mad at his own creation!

    • @mosa4370
      @mosa4370 Рік тому +2

      @@lukemurray4950 facts Ariel is a joke

  • @e6state3
    @e6state3 Рік тому +338

    LETS GO, Ariel! Stay honest, stay true, we need someone like you for MMA. All the best, sir.

    • @TemporaryJ
      @TemporaryJ Рік тому

      Ariel should’ve held Dana’s wife accountable for her actions too, not just Dana. It’s not ok for a woman to smack her husband and vice versa. Most people seem to not care that he was hit.

    • @TemporaryJ
      @TemporaryJ Рік тому

      @julian marx what message does that show to the public then? A woman can hit a man and she doesn’t get any punishment for her actions, that’s not going to end well in the long run.
      A “man’s duty” is becoming more and more diluted in these modern times with all the different movements/ agendas going on.

  • @letlet8893
    @letlet8893 Рік тому +13

    If this was done in public imagine what must be happening behind closed doors! No one is perfect but we are and should be accountable for our actions.

    • @walidb123
      @walidb123 Рік тому

      @@ahmadibrahim7652he’s no king lol

    • @arod1766
      @arod1766 Рік тому +2

      She should go to a Mexican jail for attacking him? He defended himself

    • @frame-perfectadskip9159
      @frame-perfectadskip9159 Рік тому +2

      That was my first thought, but if he's some abusive monster, I don't think his wife would be putting her hands on him.

  • @thejonezy9694
    @thejonezy9694 Рік тому +410

    Wow! That end part gave me chills!! Absolute poetic justice delivered.. didn’t go over the top and gloat and boast at what has happened but just used his own words he directed at you back at him in the perfect way!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @jamescrenshaw909
      @jamescrenshaw909 Рік тому +17

      Yeah that was fire. He is holding Dana and the entire sport accountable

    • @SamAlan3005
      @SamAlan3005 Рік тому +4

      Same man, hell of a mic drop

    • @rbaz9454
      @rbaz9454 Рік тому +1

      And when Dana bans UFC fighters from going on this show it will kill this show because nobody will watch it when no fighters are on it, then Ariel will cry live once again and wonder what happened lol

    • @JJ-ut3sn
      @JJ-ut3sn Рік тому +3

      @@rbaz9454 Dana has to walk a line with certain things. They are independent contractors and if one too many or the wrong line is crossed he will classify the UFC as employers and they will owe certain taxes and insurance.

    • @kevinlewis8162
      @kevinlewis8162 Рік тому

      @@rbaz9454 you are what makes mma fans....i mean ufc dana shills ,the worst sheep minded fans ever!

  • @user-cc5tx8dz2u
    @user-cc5tx8dz2u Рік тому +58

    I lost respect for Dana when he wouldn’t put the belt on Francis and lied about a stomach ache or some type of bs. This latest incident and the slap league, the fighter pay, it’s all a clown show now

    • @rosendo3523
      @rosendo3523 Рік тому

      Not to mention the dodgy decisions....

  • @budddwyer1269
    @budddwyer1269 Рік тому +6

    Have this same energy when it comes to jon jones and not have him on your show to prove a point and show that you’re really against domestic violence 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 9 місяців тому

      Have this same energy by not spamming multiple jokes about domestic abuse Jon cause his fiancé, because judging by how many times fans like you joke about it, you don’t take it seriously either.
      Especially if you think that’s legitimately funny.🤷

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge Рік тому +3

    Where are the repercussions for the woman in the situation? You all are looking to hammer Dana, but what about his wife? BOTH should be accountable. Fair is fair. A woman should never hit the father of her children. And of course, the father should never hit the mother of his children. Quit your domestic violence - for BOTH parties.

    • @hunterjg777
      @hunterjg777 10 місяців тому

      Especially when a woman hits on the grounds (or expectation) that she can just hit you and get away with it. Women are aware that they will be White Knighted by the likes of Ariel, so they use that as leverage to do whatever they want. She knew the consequences, and she got a fair warning via a slap in return.

  • @Renzy_YT
    @Renzy_YT Рік тому +137

    Ariel being one of the few outspoken figureheads in a sport thats been nearly monopolized by one entity is very, very refreshing

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 Рік тому +5

      Guy literally explains how he doesn't believe in equality 🤣🤡

    • @kidadam
      @kidadam Рік тому

      @@lukemurray4950 oh Dana was so threatened by his wife! Had to put her in her place… you the clown f@cko

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 Рік тому +1

      @@kidadam No you are the clown because the whole woke mindset people like you are Ariel push just unravels in times like this! This "equality" thing is fake because the whole idea is women are just as strong as men and can do anything a man can do and there are no biological differences between the genders! That is completely not true and you all know that in times like this!
      You can't push woke ideology and not call it out and then say "men shouldn't defend themselves when hit by a women" it's either or. You can't have it both ways because there are real world consequences to these ideologies and this is one of them!

    • @casualmmafan6464
      @casualmmafan6464 Рік тому

      Yep that’s why he is needed. Him and Rick is what real fans think of the sport and fighters. To think that Journalist are killed in other countries and in the US are allowed to voice opinions, is why we are great.

    • @kidadam
      @kidadam Рік тому

      @@lukemurray4950 take this bull$hit back to your q forms and truth social. You living in the dark ages.

  • @jpcasca2557
    @jpcasca2557 Рік тому +56

    That ending was legendary. Nothing but facts

  • @uestionalways8703
    @uestionalways8703 Рік тому +3

    Women need to stop assaulting men and thinking they aren't committing a crime.

  • @BustahScruggz
    @BustahScruggz Рік тому +6

    Perfect video this was exactly the kind of take that was needed. Professional even though he could've taken it much worse.

  • @papacarnivore15
    @papacarnivore15 Рік тому +386

    I freaking love you Ariel. You stood up for yourself in the face of outright bullying by Dana White after having done nothing wrong, just reporting the news which is your job. And you do that job extremely well as a true professional (and a mensch too!!!)

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 Рік тому +5

      The guy literally said he doesn't believe in equality 🤣 he literally equal rights are not equal rights ☠️

    • @DK-lj4gg
      @DK-lj4gg Рік тому +6

      "Dana what your kid's are gona say about that " Love you Ariel you are a true journalist and a truth teller

    • @Hellkite-er5pg
      @Hellkite-er5pg Рік тому +4

      Ariel took the high road and still Dana White looks like trash. Love this, so awesome.

    • @kidadam
      @kidadam Рік тому

      @@lukemurray4950 oh Dana was so threatened by his wife! Had to put her in her place… you the clown f@cko

    • @R7SOUL
      @R7SOUL Рік тому

      @@lukemurray4950 Dumb is always entertaining to read, so thank you.

  • @boyntonpaek8743
    @boyntonpaek8743 Рік тому +193

    That monologue could legit win academy awards. Holy crap. I wasn't ready for that. His closing was an absolute masterclass delivery. The intensity and conviction behind everything he said pierced me like a thousand daggers. I'm blown away.

    • @rangerelessar3095
      @rangerelessar3095 Рік тому +2

      By monologue do you mean the whole thing? If it’s a specific part where did it happen? Is it at the end?

    • @JasonLibert720
      @JasonLibert720 Рік тому +4

      The whole thing, but the closing crushed.

    • @Makin1985
      @Makin1985 Рік тому +6

      He’s the 🐐, just a 30 minute tour de force

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee Рік тому

      The mic drop walk off was a little dramatic but he continues dishing out Ls into the new year

  • @PhillAndersonGuitarist
    @PhillAndersonGuitarist Рік тому +12

    The majority of the ufc reporters don't ask Dana White the tough questions or criticize him because they don't want to lose their press credentials to the post fight press conferences.

    • @ale_21_
      @ale_21_ Рік тому

      That's a fact.

  • @batipapo
    @batipapo Рік тому +5

    Make this show a historical moment in MMA history due to the pure consciousness of Ariel guiding this sport out of darkness.

  • @SubZero589
    @SubZero589 Рік тому +106

    Watched UFC since 2006, a lot as changed in those 17 years but thankfully Ariel never as. Such a legend and a credit to the sport.

  • @landisfred
    @landisfred Рік тому +84

    Good Lord. It's becoming abundantly clear, Ariel is the hero we've always needed in MMA and sports in general. What a mensch. 😎🤙🏾

    • @SB379
      @SB379 Рік тому +5

      I didn't know mensch was an English word. It's also the German word for human.

  • @paulmcdaid6680
    @paulmcdaid6680 Рік тому +2

    Fair Play Ariel - powerful words - the world needs people like you to stand up for the truth - keep on shining

  • @joeyloprete
    @joeyloprete Рік тому +21

    This is really just one word regarding Ariel.... Integrity

  • @Kingofthenorf420
    @Kingofthenorf420 Рік тому +311

    Ariel I’ve been a fan of yours since 2009 or so. You’ve covered the sport better than anyone. You’ve been on the end of many shitty deals. The tables have turned and yet you still show class. You are a living example of a gentleman a dying breed if you ask me. You are right by the way, there is never repercussions for anything now days. God Bless you and your family.

    • @petetherealrelentless6542
      @petetherealrelentless6542 Рік тому +3

      just keep your little face diaper on extra tight, you're such an amazing and wonderful human!

    • @eldiego68
      @eldiego68 Рік тому +2

      @@petetherealrelentless6542 dont hurt yourself with all that edge

    • @pluto9373
      @pluto9373 Рік тому +1

      I agreed

    • @michaelb6510
      @michaelb6510 Рік тому +3

      @@strykerlee6167 youre the kind of person ariel is referring to. Keep spewing. It's only validation my friend.

    • @petetherealrelentless6542
      @petetherealrelentless6542 Рік тому +2

      @@michaelb6510 Ariel is not much of a man.. imagine trying to defend a country with an "army" of ariels. 🤦‍♂😅
      Its awesome not being like Ariel.

  • @PrivateBlandon
    @PrivateBlandon Рік тому +173

    Went to walk my dogs and as I was finishing my walk, the way this video ended it really spoke to me. How people talk about others, the lack of empathy they show for others, it says more about them than it does about you. When Dana said the comment about your kids Ariel, I thought nothing of it because it didn’t carry any weight on the type of person you are; but hearing you repeat those words back to him, after what he just did, it spoke volumes of what type of person he is. Keep up the great work Ariel, holding those in power accountable for their actions is what I admire most about you.

    • @AllThings101
      @AllThings101 Рік тому

      Timestamp for the start of the emotional piece bro?

    • @43408628
      @43408628 Рік тому

      YAS. SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER

    • @mikereynolds7956
      @mikereynolds7956 Рік тому

      @@AllThings101 last 2/3 mins

    • @AllThings101
      @AllThings101 Рік тому

      @@mikereynolds7956 thanks buddy 🙏

    • @BonsaiBuckeye
      @BonsaiBuckeye Рік тому

      @@AllThings101 Jordan with the rare 2 head fly over.....

  • @samg2123
    @samg2123 Рік тому +39

    That end part made my respect for ariel go up 1000000%.
    So Savage but style full.👌
    Ariel is a Straight up G 😎💪

    • @dominickarellano879
      @dominickarellano879 7 місяців тому

      He invited Jon jones even after jones beat his wife so he’s fake

  • @quranpatterson5816
    @quranpatterson5816 Рік тому +28

    that ending gave me chills i felt that in my soul like you truly meant every word brother

  • @lathamroman4599
    @lathamroman4599 Рік тому +359

    Your kids and every other kid in the world are going to respect you so much for the way you stand up to the bullies! You are a shining example of what you're supposed to do to a bully!

    • @F76CC
      @F76CC Рік тому +6

      No

    • @tbd3602
      @tbd3602 Рік тому +14

      dana white was bullied. where is his wifes accountability

    • @Ken-Morten
      @Ken-Morten Рік тому

      Yes, and if hes Kids are boys females should get to punch them straight in the face ten times if they feel like it because violence is supercool if its done to men. Ariels own words.

    • @tbd3602
      @tbd3602 Рік тому

      @@Ken-Morten exactly. 0 ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FEMALES from ariel . Men like Ariel are the reason women get hurt. They make them think they can hit men

    • @tbd3602
      @tbd3602 Рік тому +5

      @@Ken-Morten These same men are ok with a man basically being beat to death over WORDS

  • @AntJonez218
    @AntJonez218 Рік тому +4

    I love Dana wit a passion but damn that ending was one of the most savage mic drop moments I've ever seen. Gave me goosebumps. Speak ya truth Ariel. Couldn't have worded it better.

    • @slaviclungdonator9463
      @slaviclungdonator9463 Рік тому

      Are you OK with Ariel Helwani asking Jon Jones to come on his show despite the domestic abuse police call made against him by his own children?

  • @crepullover8399
    @crepullover8399 Рік тому +248

    Was getting emotional towards the end of the video then the domestic violence hotline pops up and I burst out laughing. Love how he keep it professional but also got his lick back. Fair Play Ariel.

    • @Wolfmann9
      @Wolfmann9 Рік тому +14

      Dana's wife assaulted him first? She's needs to be in jail for assault.. is that hotline number for dana?
      Edit- that's why no one cares about the situation because we all seen in 4k that woman slap dana first...God forbid dana slapped her first his career would be over but since she assaulted him first no one cares to say anything about her pfft

    • @Elias-zt2dy
      @Elias-zt2dy Рік тому +2

      @UChnyqixU6kAsy1Poi8gJKcQ he’s not laughing at domestic violence he’s laughing at the box which came up at the end of the video. And regarding ur comment above yes the wife is wrong for slapping him first but Dana was an idiot for slapping back cause first he was in public and all eyes will be on him and second of all the best option was to walk away.

    • @lukepickars5713
      @lukepickars5713 Рік тому +7

      @@Wolfmann9 Watched the video and he had hold of her wrist and wouldn't let go that's why she lashed out- he put his hands on her first

    • @javspace8452
      @javspace8452 Рік тому +6

      A real man NEVER hits a woman, resorting to pathetic excuses like she hit him first is cowardice.

    • @takoflame4948
      @takoflame4948 Рік тому +7

      bro Ariel said u treat women how u wanna be treated. i'll be damned if i will let anyone man or woman hit me

  • @trobertson1092
    @trobertson1092 Рік тому +204

    That closing statement was a drop the mic moment. Kudos Ariel, you nailed this commentary.

    • @12monkey57
      @12monkey57 Рік тому

      Yeah real mic drop moment. Lol it was cringe AF

    • @Anonymous.android
      @Anonymous.android Рік тому

      @@12monkey57wasn’t really though was it

  • @danielpagan2848
    @danielpagan2848 Рік тому +10

    One of the best buildups to an epic punchline I ever seen!

  • @luckyspurs
    @luckyspurs Рік тому +1

    Love how you kept the emotion back until the final line.

    • @teddyjackson1902
      @teddyjackson1902 Рік тому

      He’s an emotional basket case the entire segment.

  • @RobbE123456789
    @RobbE123456789 Рік тому +69

    Someone should give this Ariel guy some sort of award for being the best.

  • @SomeDudeInTheChat
    @SomeDudeInTheChat Рік тому +115

    Perfectly human, yet extremely professional reporting. That is Ariel. That is why I’m here.

  • @michaelsavannah3965
    @michaelsavannah3965 Рік тому +6

    Even more respect for you dude. Well spoken.

  • @1VetsVision
    @1VetsVision Рік тому +2

    I’m starting to think his go to move is to create drama with Dana White and other UFC related people like Brendan Schaub, Rampage, Diaz, Joe Rogan, Masvidal, Paddy Pimblett or whoever else. Not to mention talking about Dana’s kids, and throwing shade on his business, which is money, and you don’t mess with a man’s money.

  • @kennyveloz5495
    @kennyveloz5495 Рік тому +27

    Ariel in his head like "Ive been waiting all of my life" 😂😂

    • @sy6550
      @sy6550 Рік тому

      And he jumps the gun. He should have waited a bit longer.

    • @kennyveloz5495
      @kennyveloz5495 Рік тому

      @@sy6550 for what? How long is a guy supposed to wait to get back at the guy who mentions his kids? 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @JohnDaDong93
    @JohnDaDong93 Рік тому +138

    Ariel must be placing a voodoo curse on his enemies. From Paddy, Brendan Schaub, Dillon Danis to Dana White. All of them have had a terrible string of luck lately.

    • @dimitarbelchev3062
      @dimitarbelchev3062 Рік тому +4

      Most of those people have more money that him

    • @MindGamingMantis
      @MindGamingMantis Рік тому +1

      What happened to Brendan?

    • @SkywalkerFTP
      @SkywalkerFTP Рік тому +43

      Don't think its bad luck but Ariel showing he's a pretty good judge of character. These guys just showing their true colors.

    • @godslonelyfilmmaker
      @godslonelyfilmmaker Рік тому +10

      all hail the king, helwani.

    • @wadap0
      @wadap0 Рік тому +3

      Luck???

  • @davidcubillos3884
    @davidcubillos3884 Рік тому +3

    "For not cupping his balls"
    Best quote during all of this lol. Side note, he handle this topic well. Unfortunate, that our society tolerates this behavior.

  • @lazarus6983
    @lazarus6983 Рік тому +1

    Awesome journalism and podcasting.

  • @timthrnton4837
    @timthrnton4837 Рік тому +86

    "what are your kids going to say" Man you just won the game. RIP dana.

  • @HesBack420
    @HesBack420 Рік тому +66

    You know it’s going to be a good one when Ariel is swearing 😂

    • @joshwhitley19
      @joshwhitley19 Рік тому +3

      lol he’s been cursing a lot as of late man’s getting loose😂

  • @roncorrea8079
    @roncorrea8079 Рік тому +7

    Ariel! You’re the man! Mic drop award of the century to you!

  • @secondnotion9506
    @secondnotion9506 Рік тому +3

    Dana White promoting that "Slap League" to the next level 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @robinwiman
    @robinwiman Рік тому +25

    This is historic. That ending is just masterful.

  • @DeadGlassEyes
    @DeadGlassEyes Рік тому +243

    Damn, that ending. Someone had to say it. Good to see some people still hold integrity in high regard.

    • @tbd3602
      @tbd3602 Рік тому +8

      His reasoning is why women thinkk they can slap men without conseuquence , then when she gets hit back guys like ariel just talk and give her 0 accountability . Gets women hurt. Basic non thinking take

    • @tbd3602
      @tbd3602 Рік тому +2

      @Nathan Nitai Das ya and seem like the good with no one challenging your point.. The bots eat it up tho

    • @SSFYHHH
      @SSFYHHH Рік тому

      So dramatic

    • @tojo7742
      @tojo7742 Рік тому +13

      @Nathan Nitai Das Damn, you guys still debating this? A big dude does not hit his wife, the mother of his children. If she was the physically bigger person, he would get more empathy, but on steroids, running a fight organization, promoting Power slap as a new sport. Nah, Helwani is right, why defend Dana when he is not even defending himself?

    • @tojo7742
      @tojo7742 Рік тому +3

      @Nathan Nitai Das Now replace that much smaller dude with his own wife, the mother of his children. It is never right. And Dana himself does not think so either, so who are you defending here?

  • @vinnierkc
    @vinnierkc Рік тому +14

    Glad Ariel uses his powerful voice to spread this message, hopefully he can reach some kids. Thanks Ariel 👏

  • @rosegirl9874
    @rosegirl9874 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for your comments on this. At first I was leaning towards a lot of grace for Dana White but then I watched the video multiple times and watched all of his interviews. No one is talking about the power/strength imbalance between him and his wife. He has trained in boxing and fighting, he is very muscular. His wife is petite and in her 50’s (women loose muscle at this age faster than men.) She should never have hit him but he HELD her to get the second hit in. If this is done in public, there is no way this hasn’t happened at home.

    • @slaviclungdonator9463
      @slaviclungdonator9463 Рік тому +2

      Are you OK with Ariel Helwani asking Jon Jones to come on his show despite the domestic abuse police call made against him by his own children?

    • @cassanateli
      @cassanateli 6 місяців тому

      @@slaviclungdonator9463 What a weird and random question. Why would he be?

  • @Knightcommander69
    @Knightcommander69 Рік тому +94

    That was beyond brutal. Dana seriously got destroyed.

    • @Hittlinho
      @Hittlinho Рік тому +3

      Lesson learned, tell you daughters they have the right to slap everyone

    • @ivaolo
      @ivaolo Рік тому +2

      @@Hittlinho lol dude everywhere copy and pasting the same comment :D

    • @DABA2024
      @DABA2024 Рік тому +1

      But no one will do anything, and Ariel will carry on. He will unironically promote Jon Jones and other wife beaters.

    • @Hittlinho
      @Hittlinho Рік тому +1

      @@ivaolo are you following me

    • @tommyhatcher6924
      @tommyhatcher6924 Рік тому +2

      Dana is laughing his ass off at weasel Helwani rn lmao

  • @flochfitness
    @flochfitness Рік тому +58

    And this right here is why Ariel had to walk away from his deal with ESPN. He knows in his heart that above money or anything else they can offer ESPN, he wanted freedom to do his job the way he knows is right.
    Well said my brother. Keep up the great work. The sporting world is better with you in it and you are just getting started!!!

    • @adriane7841
      @adriane7841 Рік тому +2

      Journalistic integrity is a real thing with Ariel

    • @flochfitness
      @flochfitness Рік тому +1

      @@adriane7841 that’s it exactly

  • @othrevell7943
    @othrevell7943 Рік тому +1

    Ariel has s so gracious and professional to Mr. White, a man who has not acted the same toward him. I am impressed.

  • @samuelpierini5189
    @samuelpierini5189 Рік тому +2

    Keep doing your thing Ariel. That ending was the chef's kiss, too good.

  • @NYCBostero
    @NYCBostero Рік тому +377

    Thank for you saying what needed to be said. You've always been the voice of reason in MMA. Never a d**k rider. Never a "yes" man. Good for you.

    • @onalyd
      @onalyd Рік тому +1

      His a slimy little weasel. Makes me nauseated

    • @reaverofhearts7657
      @reaverofhearts7657 Рік тому +5

      Beta

    • @user-lp6of4qr2o
      @user-lp6of4qr2o Рік тому

      @@reaverofhearts7657 can i beat your mom

    • @sy6550
      @sy6550 Рік тому +16

      Unfortunately he comes across as a vindictive cry baby. He doesn't know the facts. Does he know if Dana's wife hasn't been violent behind closed doors? Maybe she did it in public and finally Dana lost it? He does not have the facts but seems very conclusive in his statements. I think he did not do himself real favors. I am not defending Dana's actions, same time I can't relate or condone public opinion trials.

    • @onalyd
      @onalyd Рік тому

      @@sy6550 yeah, the worst kind. He opens up his speech as if he’s so principled and going to take the high ground. But he can’t help sniping the whole time like the beta cuck that he is

  • @chrcz8346
    @chrcz8346 Рік тому +225

    Thank you for addressing this really evil comment from Dana about you crying. I loved that you brought this up because I felt the same way as you. There was absolutely no shame in this on your or your kids behalf.

    • @hareshck7202
      @hareshck7202 Рік тому +4

      im scared for ariels life. I hope dana doesnt listen the ending.

    • @track-lash3337
      @track-lash3337 Рік тому +5

      Ariel is literally cryin in this latest drama queen rant. No real man sheds tears over another man dislike towards him outside of a family. Dana doesn’t even acknowledge Ariel exists much less see any of his material

    • @bald_flexproductionzz3155
      @bald_flexproductionzz3155 Рік тому +6

      @@track-lash3337he really knows he exists

    • @bald_flexproductionzz3155
      @bald_flexproductionzz3155 Рік тому

      Love you 😍

    • @ivaolo
      @ivaolo Рік тому +2

      @@track-lash3337 lol yes he does, did you miss the whole Pimblett debacle... oh yea of yourse you did... toxic masculinity at its pettiest right here.

  • @cazdoots
    @cazdoots Рік тому

    I appreciate this. Thank you, Helwani. I don’t normally watch your stuff but I know there wasn’t gonna be a filter and the real was about to be said.

  • @slaviclungdonator9463
    @slaviclungdonator9463 Рік тому +7

    Are you OK with Ariel Helwani asking Jon Jones to come on his show despite the domestic abuse police call made against him by his own children?

  • @ElvtdKnwldg
    @ElvtdKnwldg Рік тому +77

    Wow. The ending was possibly the best mic drop I've ever seen. Ariel caught a body. P4P Head-Shot Dead. 👏

    • @LivingLeon
      @LivingLeon Рік тому +4

      Facts, he murdered it

    • @matrix35
      @matrix35 Рік тому +3

      I got goosebumps. Dana with steam coming out of his ears right now. Dana White is a bully, even hits his wife so what regard does he have for anyone else! ZERO!!!! Ariel you are always going to be a bigger man than Dana!

    • @robertbowen5457
      @robertbowen5457 Рік тому

      Wasnt much of a mic drop when he had to leave to cry and gather himself again lmaooooo

    • @pacodibolo
      @pacodibolo Рік тому +1

      @@robertbowen5457 How do you know he wasn't dancing and celebrating?

    • @alexmulugeta9582
      @alexmulugeta9582 Рік тому +1

      Look at me nooooow 😂

  • @samoleungeno4348
    @samoleungeno4348 Рік тому +202

    Judge: How do you defend yourself mr White?
    Dana: Against my wife? With more offense.
    Judge: I meant here in a court room regarding slapping your wife.
    Dana: We're from Stockton so this is the family thing

  • @rty08
    @rty08 Рік тому +2

    Dana hits his wife and apologized. How did this end up becoming about Ariel?

  • @gameofgainz9685
    @gameofgainz9685 Рік тому +6

    Why you want Jon Jones in your show then? 🤔🤫🤣

  • @JulezX.X
    @JulezX.X Рік тому +179

    To people who are saying Ariel is loving this, he just a hater etc etc, Dana started this whole thing with Ariel and continued it when Ariel stopped mentioning his name. So Ariel is finishing it.

    • @oggaming7362
      @oggaming7362 Рік тому +6

      Doesn't mean he isn't loving it and a hater though. Can't he be both?

    • @Ago468
      @Ago468 Рік тому +4

      Finishing it with a KO. Night night, Dana

    • @JacksonMack3742
      @JacksonMack3742 Рік тому +9

      A lot of people are hating, but Dana brought it up on himself.

    • @kiwitalkspodcast
      @kiwitalkspodcast Рік тому

      @@charizard609 you're dumb 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Ago468
      @Ago468 Рік тому +14

      @@charizard609 "Leaking" a fight ffs. Boohoo grow up

  • @shorts37437
    @shorts37437 Рік тому

    Aerial your the man hands down the best ufc reporter and rely professional about this situation

  • @alfonsomendez5818
    @alfonsomendez5818 Рік тому +2

    Nah you trippen a girl should know better than to lay hands on a man

  • @pablounzueta8101
    @pablounzueta8101 Рік тому +344

    Never stop being you Ariel. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication as not only a journalist, but as a human being.

    • @aqualane1
      @aqualane1 Рік тому

      Oy vey! Suck his big nose!

    • @marcGOAT1
      @marcGOAT1 Рік тому

      🤡

    • @mofishin2648
      @mofishin2648 Рік тому +2

      Ariel dropping that domestic violence hotline info at the end alone was a 10-7! Might as well have put the old Mortal Kombat "Finish him" on there too

    • @geeloco1600
      @geeloco1600 Рік тому +1

      @@mofishin2648 I’m sure Dana values Ariel’s opinion so much… get a grip weirdo

    • @StuffAndMemes
      @StuffAndMemes Рік тому

      Lol quit

  • @mrdombrowski89
    @mrdombrowski89 Рік тому +155

    Absolute Boss!!!!!! Much respect Ariel! Way to show people how to stand up for themselves and not to be afraid or back down. The truth f***in hurts!!...but it needs to be said and heard! Dont back down....dont ever back down or give in! We need more people like you in the media and public eye these days! ABSOLUTE BOSS!!!! U DA MAN!

    • @southside1975
      @southside1975 Рік тому

      Until someone smacks his teeth out of his mouth.

  • @asdasdfasfasdfasdf
    @asdasdfasfasdfasdf Рік тому

    Best outro mic drop, love your work Ariel

  • @baldywally
    @baldywally Рік тому +1

    If there was ever a mic drop, this was it. Bravo.

  • @infiniteuniverse9528
    @infiniteuniverse9528 Рік тому +69

    His wife claimed that nothing like this has ever happened between them before. But she sure went right over there and slapped the taste outta his mouth in full public view, as if that's her "Go-To Move" whenever they have an argument.

    • @iillestrs2153
      @iillestrs2153 Рік тому +12

      And women that have been physically abused don’t tend to start physical altercations

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Рік тому +12

      @@iillestrs2153
      Lol the opposite is true. Only chick who has ever gotten physical with me was from abusive relationships. Stay away from chicks that come from those relationships. They usually gave as good as they got

    • @okaydetar821
      @okaydetar821 Рік тому +5

      @@stevencoardvenice They don't start physical interactions with their abuser though, unless you are implying you were abusive to them.

    • @chriswhamilton
      @chriswhamilton Рік тому +9

      Dana clearly knows what's coming too as hes holding down her hands to stop her at the start. This ain't the first time.

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Рік тому

      @@okaydetar821
      You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. How old are you? I'm 42

  • @MiamiRealEstateAgent
    @MiamiRealEstateAgent Рік тому +63

    I love how Ariel speaks his mind, defends himself, and does it all in a thoughtful manner. Respect. He wasn't like this before. Love to see it.

  • @dasheswithlove2913
    @dasheswithlove2913 Рік тому +3

    Have to disagree with you Ariel, you making it seem ok for women to go around slapping men. Couples assaulting each other is just not cool, whomever threw the first blow, it is wrong on both sides.

  • @jakemcnally4868
    @jakemcnally4868 Рік тому +7

    Dana makes it easy for Ariel. Savage. Ariel spitting truth. Nothing but respect for you Ariel ..... from your fans ..... and your children always. Cheers!

  • @LowGolfs
    @LowGolfs Рік тому +55

    Ariel with the mic drop at the end!!!! Absolutely BODIED this. Hats off to you sir.

  • @husnennaseem9098
    @husnennaseem9098 Рік тому +212

    Ariel has waited all his life just for this moment and it can be seen 😂

    • @GORILLABREATH1
      @GORILLABREATH1 Рік тому +11

      he nailed it !

    • @ccprophets
      @ccprophets Рік тому +7

      lmao exactly what i said, hes had this grudge on his shoulder for a long time

    • @nesletchimaew9209
      @nesletchimaew9209 Рік тому +8

      Exactly 😄 Ariel was crying so hard, now he thinks he can put himself above Dana because Dana hit his wife after she hit him first

    • @richpoorworstbest4812
      @richpoorworstbest4812 Рік тому +1

      Plenty of stored up salt spilling out

    • @suckafree8316
      @suckafree8316 Рік тому +3

      He will now sleep 🛌 better at night. Get your money Ariel.

  • @riccikalaya4614
    @riccikalaya4614 Рік тому +10

    No one in sports speaks better and is more analytical or eloquent than Ariel

  • @passenger3
    @passenger3 Рік тому +2

    Great Post fight interview, Ariel 👏
    50g' bonus for the performance 🙌
    Retribution and vindication, my guy

  • @stevenjacksonnawd3059
    @stevenjacksonnawd3059 Рік тому +5

    Ariel what about Jon jones beating his wife into a bloody mess , then you appraise him when he’s on last week? What about that? Your just mad Dana black balled you over UFC 200 when you leaked Lesnar return!

  • @anttheman6370
    @anttheman6370 Рік тому +69

    I was counting down the days for ariel to react to this 😂

    • @TheRubberMatch
      @TheRubberMatch Рік тому +5

      The first thing I thought when I saw it was I can’t wait to hear Ariel 10-7 Dana 😂

    • @AlexColberg
      @AlexColberg Рік тому +2

      More like hours, not days.

    • @TheRubberMatch
      @TheRubberMatch Рік тому

      @@AlexColberg no this news dropped Monday

  • @caanphillips4972
    @caanphillips4972 Рік тому +114

    You’re a standup guy Ariel, you inspire me to handle situations in the same manner. Legend!

  • @anthonybeltran6144
    @anthonybeltran6144 Рік тому +2

    Am I the only one noticing that certain posts are being deleted?

  • @gangland4589
    @gangland4589 Рік тому +1

    The abuse hotline was the nail in the coffin😂

  • @markoveli5613
    @markoveli5613 Рік тому +176

    Dana's really taking this power slap league to new levels

    • @Le_Petomane
      @Le_Petomane Рік тому +7

      The joke that has been made 1000 times. How did that go?

    • @BUDDAz1g
      @BUDDAz1g Рік тому

      Feel like this might be a publicity stunt🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @XxDjthadestroyerxX
      @XxDjthadestroyerxX Рік тому

      Danis was right on

    • @incvestor
      @incvestor Рік тому

      His best slap ever

    • @PowersBenzoCoaching
      @PowersBenzoCoaching Рік тому

      This hack joke is literally in every thread

  • @YinzerClips
    @YinzerClips Рік тому +182

    Ariel has been waiting for something like this 😂

    • @mmacult5336
      @mmacult5336 Рік тому +18

      like a real weasel

    • @juanesteban8938
      @juanesteban8938 Рік тому +2

      @@mmacult5336 😅

    • @ruin3r
      @ruin3r Рік тому +1

      The only reason there haven't been more Dana scandals, is most people with dirt on him are probably still reliant on him financially. If female fighters, ring girls, ESPN employees, etc talk about his behavior they lose their jobs. Dana 100% gets "MeToo'ed" at some point after retiring by a group of women who come forward about him trading opportunity for sex.

    • @DankSinatra902
      @DankSinatra902 Рік тому +17

      @@mmacult5336 like someone who knows you can't hide true character*

    • @Le_Petomane
      @Le_Petomane Рік тому

      we were all expecting it. emoji....

  • @billzima7068
    @billzima7068 Рік тому +3

    Much respect brother. Spoken like a real man and you handled this like a real man. The words you spoke is exactly how I feel and I thought that's how 90% + of men out there. Sad world we live in anymore