Ariel!! Thank you! USA PDC fans may be few and far between but I am so excited to see you putting it out there for people to pick up. I'm so excited to watch the US Masters and hope the United States starts showing up. I'm with you, the crowd and announcers, refs, and players really drew me in and I've been addicted for the last couple of years. I watch darts in the morning and fights at night, every weekend.
This is great I’m an American and darts has been in my family all of my life. I’m a darthead. I do watch your show for mma. I’m always watching you guys playing the tourneys. Thanks
Absolutely loved seeing MVG and Smith on here, Two of my favourite sports together with Helwani the best in his business. I grew up playing and watching Darts and still play now. Got a board in the garage . Great stuff MMA Fighting
This was a brilliant interview Ariel 👏 Both fascinating humble guys and some intriguing insight into both darts and their rivals... MVG is a phenomenal player and his achievements will be very hard to beat ...
So annoying that Smith and MVG underplay that 9 dart leg. It's not 'common'. This years world championships had exactly 1800 legs of darts played in total. EIGHTEEN HUNDRED. That was the ONLY 9 dart leg. And MVG also threw 8 perfect darts in the same leg. And it came in the f'kin World final.
it's not only about the 1800 legs at the world championships. Such a leg has (almost certainly) never been played in all the legs that have ever been played since the invention of the sport.
I didn’t know about this but only now (after following darts for about 3 months) I’m a huge MMA fan and I listen to all your MMA content so what a crossover this one was 💪🏻💪🏻
Fantastic interview. I'd love to watch documentaries on several players. When they started, why they started, who they idled, why they love it, family, most memorable experiences, personal thoughts, etc etc etc.
This is so amazing.. i love Ariel since i sort of follow the UFC and at times heard him in NBA podcasts but i also love darts. The merge of these people was unexpected.
I’m a rare breed who likes darts, mma, and pro wrestling. Any kind of crossover between any 3 of them… A+! Thank you for the wonderful content, Ariel!!
They should have played the 17 perfect darts clip on this. Arguably more impressive than the I CANT SPAKE and every time I watch it, I pray the last dart goes in.
I think they should expand the premier league because of what MVG said. For someone like me who watched every week. It did get a little stale latter in the season when we kept seeing the same matchup
I get the feeling Ariel likes MVG more than he does Michael ;) He is an engaging character, despite the speech impediment. WE might see MVG again on this show.
As an American, I've been watching these guys for years. I love these guys and I love darts!!!!!!! My all time favorite player will always be Adrian Lewis.
Not popular but their population is so big that pretty much every sport has a sizeable community. Alot of american darts youtube channels, Canadians too. Per captia it wouldn't compare to Australia and such
Yeah thats right matchroom promote some unusual stuff, I'd forgotten about the match fishing, watched it a few times cos I liked all kinds of fishing since I was a little kid.
How do you get darts big in the US? That's the $64B question... especially when you're talking about all the things people can do, the US doesn't have the history of darts in the culture, video games, etc. I was born in '74, and my dad liked to play darts. I got my first dart set when I was 3 or 4, Accudarts with a little box that my dad made himself, I really wish I could have it today. My dad even took darts to the high school to promote not just playing darts, but also as an exercise in math (subtraction and addition). I started playing competitively at 17, and actually had the most tons in the league my first year, right around 1991/92. My doubles needed a lot of practice, and practice I did... so much I think I threw my arm out by the time I was 20. In any case, darts is a helluva lot of fun, its great competition, lots of skill... I love it. How do we get more people over here to love it? First off, steel tip darts rule, soft tip sucks, but most places in the US are afraid to have steel tip darts because, well, we're a bunch of F!@#$% morons that act like children. I like to drink when I'm playing (loosens me up, versus practicing, which warms me up), and unfortunately this leads to idiots throwing the darts at each other and not the dart board... or seeing who can hit the board from 30 feet away, whatever stupidity they can think up. And of course our complete snobbery of sports other than NFL (greatest game ever), NBA (which is a shadow of its former glory), and MLB (its eternal, but like the other two sports a shadow of its former glory), its hard to get people to play. And don't even talk about competition, which is what I live for, if someone doesn't think they're just naturally great they discard the game. Unless and until a US player storms the dart world (a Herculean task that, lets face it, ain't gonna happen, I watch videos of the best play, like you guys), interest will be absolutely zero. It's a shame, but it's also a fact. ;l
Glad to see the game grow here in the US and Ariel has a great platform to boost it, but the claim that he is single-handedly responsible is unbelievably audacious and blasphemous lmao. If anything it’s a combination of viral social media clips, gambling, increased marketing, the sort of “party” atmosphere of the crowds. Ariel just right place right time. Props to him for being on top of it but outrageous take - didn’t understand the darts until this past Worlds come on bruv some of us have been out here
@@hhhmmmmmmmm phil never hit a 9 darter in the world championships. a few have had attempts at it but only adrian lewis and micheal smith have done it. think mvg has missed D12 like 3 times for it in a world championship final
Ariel loves darts, it's a fun little indoor "sport" he can play with his guests. Why not? Don't watch it if you don't care. I find niche sports pretty interesting
Darts is a very big sport in Ireland and is played in nearly every pub in the country - I’m not a particular fan of watching but playing it is ok with a few beers but I don’t particularly want or expect it to be on the MMA Hour as due to its name I generally come here to watch and listen to content about MMA.
I've watched darts for 30 years. Watched Ariel for ten? maybe? I can't say enough good things about this crossover. You're all legends.
30 years? Respect my man, that's 10 times longer than i do
Both MVG and Smith are absolute darting royalty. Two masters of the craft. Incredible!
“That was a Dave Chisnall dart” 😂 poor Chizzy
This is HUGE for darts! Thanks Ariel for helping grow darts!
Such a great interview. So awesome that youre pushing darts in the us
"That's the way how it goes" will never leave my brain again
the way michael smith namedrops prosieben instead of saying he participated in a celebrity darts tournament, i love it.
Ariel!! Thank you! USA PDC fans may be few and far between but I am so excited to see you putting it out there for people to pick up. I'm so excited to watch the US Masters and hope the United States starts showing up. I'm with you, the crowd and announcers, refs, and players really drew me in and I've been addicted for the last couple of years. I watch darts in the morning and fights at night, every weekend.
Darts by day, UFC by night!
@@esinman81 All day.
@@thadonis. All Night.
This is great I’m an American and darts has been in my family all of my life. I’m a darthead. I do watch your show for mma. I’m always watching you guys playing the tourneys. Thanks
You excited for the US darts masters tommorow?
@@Steamyy_Yes. I was really looking into going and could’ve. I just didn’t pull the trigger. You?
I’m in NJ. 9 of us from dart league r going in early Saturday. This was a great interview
@@hhhmmmmmmmm freaking awesome have fun
As someone whose first sport is darts.( county darts player) I never thought I’d see it on a podcast like this
Absolutely loved seeing MVG and Smith on here, Two of my favourite sports together with Helwani the best in his business. I grew up playing and watching Darts and still play now. Got a board in the garage . Great stuff MMA Fighting
Ariel is NEVER gonna shut up about beating Michael Smith in darts now
But he's now the new number 1.
He beat him fair and square at darts.
This was a brilliant interview Ariel 👏 Both fascinating humble guys and some intriguing insight into both darts and their rivals... MVG is a phenomenal player and his achievements will be very hard to beat ...
Do you know Phil Taylor? 😂 Taylor 16x world champion. Van gerwen only 3x world champion 😂 it is the other way around
The atmosphere in the dart competitions is amazing, people laughing having fun 🙂 its beautiful to see 🤗
Loved this segment. It's great darts is growing.
So annoying that Smith and MVG underplay that 9 dart leg. It's not 'common'.
This years world championships had exactly 1800 legs of darts played in total. EIGHTEEN HUNDRED.
That was the ONLY 9 dart leg. And MVG also threw 8 perfect darts in the same leg. And it came in the f'kin World final.
MVG was very Dutch about it 😂 dry, matter of fact. You know how he said the Dutch commentators are boring? Same vibe
it's not only about the 1800 legs at the world championships. Such a leg has (almost certainly) never been played in all the legs that have ever been played since the invention of the sport.
@@arpussupra Actually there has been a similar leg since. -Where all the darts in the leg were perfect.
Great job guys. Wonderul exposure for the sport here in the United States.
Van Gerwin is an elite competitor
Just attended the US Darts Masters at MSG. Amazing atmosphere! I’d like to see more PDC darts in North America.
Great interview with two of the very best there is both natural talent.
Can’t believe my favourite journalist, covers both my favourite sports! What a time to be alive.
So cool that your doing this Ariel
I didn’t know about this but only now (after following darts for about 3 months)
I’m a huge MMA fan and I listen to all your MMA content so what a crossover this one was 💪🏻💪🏻
Wow. Wasn't expecting this. This is brilliant ariel
This was absolutely brilliant. Thank you Ariel.
Fantastic interview. I'd love to watch documentaries on several players. When they started, why they started, who they idled, why they love it, family, most memorable experiences, personal thoughts, etc etc etc.
This is so amazing.. i love Ariel since i sort of follow the UFC and at times heard him in NBA podcasts but i also love darts. The merge of these people was unexpected.
I recognise you from somewhere
I’m a rare breed who likes darts, mma, and pro wrestling. Any kind of crossover between any 3 of them… A+! Thank you for the wonderful content, Ariel!!
No mate. You are not a rare breed at all
@@scottdavey3804 you like all 3, Scott?! Cool! I think we’re a rare breed!
Loved this episode
This is tremendous content 👏
MVG? Oh Ariel go on then. You are the king of crossovers
Excellent interview!!
They should have played the 17 perfect darts clip on this. Arguably more impressive than the I CANT SPAKE and every time I watch it, I pray the last dart goes in.
Yes🔥🔥
really enjoyed this
Wow this is awesome 🔥 they’re so good at 🎯
I think they should expand the premier league because of what MVG said. For someone like me who watched every week. It did get a little stale latter in the season when we kept seeing the same matchup
Ye a lot of people agree
Mindblowen the 2 things I spend the very most time watching meet MMA x DARTS🤯
Love the crossover!
Amazing interview
If you try darts you realize how difficult it is.
Mad interview.👌 🇦🇺
Quality love this
I get the feeling Ariel likes MVG more than he does Michael ;) He is an engaging character, despite the speech impediment. WE might see MVG again on this show.
English is his second language. He is Dutch. A lot of the Dutch players sound similar.
Hahs he is just Dutch, like me
Lmfao when he said what should i aim for and mvg said a fluke you need a fluke i fkn died
Ariel is like a kid in a candy shop lol
I would be exactly the same way!
Darts players could basically perform in powerslap too. Truck drivers that throw a few darts
As an American, I've been watching these guys for years. I love these guys and I love darts!!!!!!! My all time favorite player will always be Adrian Lewis.
Yeah jackpot Adrian Lewis was good, been watching it since I was a kid here in England.
This is awesome 👍
I never realised that they care or even know about darts in the US, always been popular here in England and Europe but I didn't realise anywhere else.
Not popular but their population is so big that pretty much every sport has a sizeable community. Alot of american darts youtube channels, Canadians too. Per captia it wouldn't compare to Australia and such
@@ryanbruce3670 Yeah I noticed taht a lot of big usa darts channels.
Yeah thats right matchroom promote some unusual stuff, I'd forgotten about the match fishing, watched it a few times cos I liked all kinds of fishing since I was a little kid.
Wild crossover
Not surprised that MVG is a kick boxing fan, its popular in Holland.
Laughed out loud a few times to MVG in this
❤ 3 Legends Thanks Ariel Mvg and Bully Boy
MVG too funny
So strange to see MVG and Smith on with Ariel .. Ariel doing such a great job promoting.. Great interview
what a crossover
Van gerwen! De groene sloopkogel! 🇳🇱
How do you get darts big in the US? That's the $64B question... especially when you're talking about all the things people can do, the US doesn't have the history of darts in the culture, video games, etc. I was born in '74, and my dad liked to play darts. I got my first dart set when I was 3 or 4, Accudarts with a little box that my dad made himself, I really wish I could have it today. My dad even took darts to the high school to promote not just playing darts, but also as an exercise in math (subtraction and addition). I started playing competitively at 17, and actually had the most tons in the league my first year, right around 1991/92. My doubles needed a lot of practice, and practice I did... so much I think I threw my arm out by the time I was 20. In any case, darts is a helluva lot of fun, its great competition, lots of skill... I love it. How do we get more people over here to love it? First off, steel tip darts rule, soft tip sucks, but most places in the US are afraid to have steel tip darts because, well, we're a bunch of F!@#$% morons that act like children. I like to drink when I'm playing (loosens me up, versus practicing, which warms me up), and unfortunately this leads to idiots throwing the darts at each other and not the dart board... or seeing who can hit the board from 30 feet away, whatever stupidity they can think up. And of course our complete snobbery of sports other than NFL (greatest game ever), NBA (which is a shadow of its former glory), and MLB (its eternal, but like the other two sports a shadow of its former glory), its hard to get people to play. And don't even talk about competition, which is what I live for, if someone doesn't think they're just naturally great they discard the game. Unless and until a US player storms the dart world (a Herculean task that, lets face it, ain't gonna happen, I watch videos of the best play, like you guys), interest will be absolutely zero. It's a shame, but it's also a fact. ;l
This is youtube, brother no need for essays this not school brotzaaa
mindblowing cross over
Michael and Rob together in world cup 😂😂
So?
Glad to see the game grow here in the US and Ariel has a great platform to boost it, but the claim that he is single-handedly responsible is unbelievably audacious and blasphemous lmao. If anything it’s a combination of viral social media clips, gambling, increased marketing, the sort of “party” atmosphere of the crowds. Ariel just right place right time. Props to him for being on top of it but outrageous take - didn’t understand the darts until this past Worlds come on bruv some of us have been out here
Dream crossover
MVG: "cos he's in my pocket" about Van Den Bergh🤣🤣
Van Den Bergh after hearing that: 😭😭😭😭😭
What minute?
@@bloedbad94a bit late but 19:32 hahahaha
Thats fun.
Surprised MvG didn't get the badge in here
Imagine if Ariel heard the great Sid Waddell back in the day
much respect to you Ariel for this!
3 goats 🐐
What a fitting name to the show.. ‘MMA hour’
bro there’s huge amounts of mma content from the show, stop crying lmao
Michael, Michael, Ariel
Ariel they have to bring there own darts or buy a massive selection
"Whos in charge me or the devil"
lmao MVG got all the credit for the premier league but Smith really won the last big ranked one
makes a welcome change from DFW vitriol
stick to darts ariel
This is the content we need!!! 🎉🎉
Ariel thinking these guys can roll off 180s like they're robots
I’m a massive darts fan but Ariel doesn’t have a clue😂
180!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chizzy catching strays
MvG had it out for Chizzy and Dimi 🤣
who do u dislike most question--19:20
I thought it was Kevin Owens and stone cold at first sight 😂😂😂
Phil Taylor hit 2 nine darters almost three in a final he was one dart away
In a world championship final, I think it was only Adrian Lewis, Michael smith, maybe one other. Not sure Phil hit one in WC Final.
The final of the Premier league 2010, not the worlds. Still impressive though.
he was 2 darts away in the premier league final not the world championship final
@@hhhmmmmmmmm phil never hit a 9 darter in the world championships. a few have had attempts at it but only adrian lewis and micheal smith have done it. think mvg has missed D12 like 3 times for it in a world championship final
Should get Ricky Evans on.
Fastest 180 hitter there is. Just over 2 seconds.
He used to be, seems he has changed technique and slowed down a touch..
@@75jonesy Agreed. It's probably someone like Danny Lauby now. Just wanted these people to look up Ricky's highlights.
Hopefully Matchroom / Eddie slips Ariel a few thousand for this
Ariel pretending to like darts & playing the long game to eventually get on Eddies lap is admirable
Stupid editing decision for the throw off should have been half and half like real darts
Ur a bit like Dimitri is hysterical.
Ariel using that I can't speak line is so cringe
Het groene monster uit Boxtel. MIIIIIIGGGGHHTTTYYYYYY!!! MICHAELLLLL!!!!!
VAAAAAANNN….GEEEERRRRRWEEEEENNNNNNNNN
Ahh man the end is embarrassing
The best 2 players on earth and they had warm up throws and the host DIDNT ! 🥴
imagine if darts had a conor mcgregor style personality
180 smith 😊
🫶🏻
Ariel looks so small and they arent a fighters 😅
Uncle fester is a sook. Anyone but mvg
First
Who is this person? No introduction or nothing man wtf?
Arrogant mvg
Wtf Darts now🙄🙄🙄
You just joined over from WWE .
Darts had a giant impact in recent times on this channel.
Nearly million views
@@NRC613on what video
Ariel loves darts, it's a fun little indoor "sport" he can play with his guests. Why not? Don't watch it if you don't care. I find niche sports pretty interesting
Darts is a very big sport in Ireland and is played in nearly every pub in the country - I’m not a particular fan of watching but playing it is ok with a few beers but I don’t particularly want or expect it to be on the MMA Hour as due to its name I generally come here to watch and listen to content about MMA.
Literally has 1000s of hours of mma content why are u complaining 😂
Congrats to MVG!!