Ariel Helwani Crushes Dillon Danis After KSI Fight Withdrawal | The MMA Hour
After Dillon Danis dropped out of next week's KSI fight, The MMA Hour's Ariel Helwani gives his fiery take on the news Wednesday during the show.
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Ariel has became an absolute savage
He's always been that way, it's why people dislike him. They can't handle the truth. When you start using logic in arguments people get all flustered and mad.
Yeah i prefer this Ariel
One of these days someone is going to punch him in the face. I wonder why a lot of fighter don’t like him
🗣💣🧏🏽♂️
He's gonna reap the whirlwind
I like this truth telling version of Ariel. Nobody is safe.
I’m on Ariel’s side for this…but he’s acting like he never has lied 😅 he’s just as much of a liar.
When did he lie?
He's always told the truth though
@@thedonofthsht76-58 has he? when he got canned from the UFC for going behind their backs when he KNEW perfectly well they did not want anyone releasing the info until they had a chance to do it on their own show he lied to them and went ahead announced for clout then when the UFC immediately fired him he went on his show acting like hes the victim and he did nothing wrong and he was just trying to be a good journalist...not to mention his interviewing style for years was nothing more than click baity trash questions just to start drama
@@lyricahm3370 he had debunked that claim the UFC themselves aren’t the most trustworthy company. I’ve been a fan of MMA since 2012 Ariel has been the BEST JOURNALIST in MMA can’t believe the UFC has treated him over the past 8 years.
Ariel has become the most feared reporter in all of MMA! Love this!
He said he would quit combat sports if he lost to a KZheadr. He has decided to not even fight him. That’s worse than a loss, Dillon.
Not like he ever fights anyway
Swarmz would beat him
JJ would've smacked him up, too. Would've been nice to see.
@@MFBloosh That's why he pulled out lmao it's all he knows. he's never dealt with the difficult stuff in his life. And read into that as much as you want, cause I meant everything that can be read in between the lines I just spoke
@@simonaaronson1968 wait what did u mean. Idk much Abt Dillion and his possible personal struggles he's avoided as well. Enlighten me
How the hell Dillon pull out of a fight with a KZheadr? That is sad, combat career officially over.
What career?
KSI would have boxed his ears up
@@GoznerPeter 9 time world champion 😂 (I don't like Dillon either tho)
@@bluepilledalpha 9 time world champion in what exactly
@@kiwitalkspodcast bjj
Ariel Helwanis savage arc is Incredible and I'm here for it 100%
hes only a savage when its easy/low hanging fruit...not too impressive although it is funny ill admit that much
It’s a beta arc. The fact that you root for him is embarrassing.
He's a bottom feeder.
@@S0RELOSER lol you’re weird
@@lyricahm3370 no reason to be a savage to anyone else they good peoples
Dillon: I'm the better version of Khabib Rest of the world even Conor: 😂😂😂😂
Uber eats fighter, sounds like a dope movie premise. " He delivered our food, now he delivers a beating."
“Went from delivering combos, to delivering combos”
"You can call me Mystic Helwani, because I predict these things !!!" - Ariel Helwani
Dees tings
Deeze tingzz
Well said.
deez tings
@@yeoshow1984 heard it bowlth waze
Ariel been coming out of his shell even more. I’m here for it
Ariel gonna be the bully soon lol y’all pushed him too far
He’s been training lately!
@@saulhernnadez9203 well mma hasn't got its own skip yet
@@saulhernnadez9203 he has been seduced by the dark side of the force.
Gotta thank Rampage
The fact that nobody wants to train or even be involved with Danis is actually kinda sad lol. Did it to himself tho. What a wild story he's had
There has got to be some gym that would let him use the guys and get him ready to fight a youtube guy. I dont buy it.
I'm sure most pro gyms would train him for the 10-15 percent they'd get from that purse. He just an idiot narcissist, he should just turn up and get beat by a KZheadr for the payday.
It’s probably less that no gym is willing to work with him as much as his inflated ego is only asking gyms that won’t work with him. He clearly has always had an overinflated view of his stature in fighting and acted like he’s a big deal and any reputable gyms just don’t have a reason to deal with it. Gyms that would probably work with him he probably sees as being beneath him and isn’t humble enough to take that step available to him. His time with Conor gave him a taste of the high life, and he never realized that he was only going to stay there if he was working with Conor. Once that was over and he kept the attitude nobody of any level wanted to give him the time to work together. What’s more sad to me still is that even at this point he still is unable or unwilling to accept where he’s at and what’s he’s done to move forward. He will never be some elite star but if he would reverse course even now he still has a path to making something of things over what he’s doing currently. But he just doesn’t seem able to humble himself to do that even when he’s sunk this low.
@@Matt-cr4vv just remember. hes the wet fart of mma 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
It tells you a whole lot about him as a person. The non stop lying as well. Dude reminds me of a guy from my childhood. The type of guy that just cant stop lying and alienates everyone.
In one day Ariel finally had the opportunity to piss all over Dana and Dillon… what a day to be alive. Bravo Ariel, favourite episode yet.
This isn't even a 10-7, this a a first round KO
After six or seven knock downs 😂
This is when the fighter doesnt let go of the ankle lock after the guy taps out hahah
"Throw in the damn towel!!!!"
Couldn't have been a KO, Dillon wouldn't have shown up
First round KO after a potential 10 -7
"Why would I do that that's the stupidest thing ever."-dillon danis
Well, least he admits it, I guess lol
hahahaha yessssss and “stop it” anytime danis opens his mouth his nose grows like Pinocchio
😂😂😂
"I sat in front of a man with fake teeth" 😂 The amount of pettiness is crazy
Ariel was really worked up, and it's unusual to see anyone really get to him like that. I'm imagining a scenario that after that line, he should have realized his professional journalist seat is up and continued with more petty quips to make it a full blown roast.
Ariel is my favorite reporter ever. I would love to meet and conversate with him. He just seems so so intelligent and well spoken. Can't see why anyone hate this man.
Converse not conversate
“You come at the king, you best not miss!” Ariel is a goddamn SAVAGE 👏
He's no king
@@SuperPeterok more like a God hey😉
@@SuperPeterokHe’s not not a king either
@@SuperPeterok For these teens he is. They are the reason this Danis guy also got a following.
Who called himself ‘the king’? You’re not talking about Ariel are you😂
Ariel is a legit legend and will go down as one of the biggest ambassadors of this sport
He's a worm
Unlike mma guru the biggest fraud in mma
Lol
Yeah whether people like it or not he's pretty synonymous with MMA reporting now and has had some really good interviews. Dana can hate him too but his own press is looking pretty poor atm
He's probably the most synonymous thing alongside mma as of now and showing zero signs of slowing down
The wet fart comparison is hilarious 😂
Ariel, Danis is 100% right about you. You give it and cant take it
Someone said Dillion is in a depression and doesn’t know it and I agree but think he’s becoming aware of it more and more.
Didn’t his father and best friend recently passed away?
Yea it's gonna be sad if he ends up hurting himself
@@aswerty911 Good riddance
I think Ariel broke the news to him that Connor isn’t really his friend 😂
@@aswerty911 for you maybe
At this rate I'd bet on John Morgan debuting as a featherweight and winning over Dillon Danis fighting.
Nah 100 push ups over Danis ever fighting again
Damn this was a good comment lol 🤣
Flabby Butt
Colby is more likely to answer the question than Danis fighting
It’s funny that Dillon doesn’t know why his interview has so many views. He just doesn’t know we all love to watch Ariel roast him. Lol
All the comments are praising Dillon on that interview
@@elijtfvnm456people from drama vids go back and retroactively act like they predicted everything
The birth of savage Helwani is one of the best the gifts the mma gods have given us in recent memory
As much as I hate to say it, we can thank Paddy Pimblett for that. A Jagoff like him lying about him was the final straw.
Ariel won me back. I can’t believe this is happening. He’s been on fire
What originally turned you off from him ?
Whyd you get turned off? He's always been the same guy
@@thedonofthsht76-58 he always plays the victim card pretty weak
@@sammyjones5243 yeah agree with that.
@@floatinggoose9197 read what I wrote to the other guy
I'm one of those people who liked his interview on the show lol. I thought there was just the right amount of animosity between the two to make it funny.
I enjoyed it a lot too, even though I dislike Danis. I didn't like people commenting that they were going back and fourth - it was just Ariel jabbing Dillon with questions and Dillon constantly lying
Ariel’s respect level just keep going up
“I sat in front of a man .. with fake teeth..” 😂
Savage Helwani is the gift that keeps on giving! Absolutely no filter and I'm here for it🤣🐐
Only because it’s Danis. Otherwise he’s a sycophant
HEEEEEL-WANI
Dillon Danis just gave off strange vibes in that interview
It’s an act
Nahhh when you have no one to train you and corner you anymore and dont show up to an actual easy payday like this its no longer an act. Its just sad at this point.
Ariel is a gift to the MMA/Fighting world and shout out to MMA Digest the real OGs of this space
Dillon really talks himself into a corner. Tough life.
Helwani woke up with no time for respect 😂
As a fan of mma since I was 13 so 11 years now it is mental to hear Ariel talk about KSI as someone who lives in U.K and grew up on his content also , wouldn’t have believed this ten years ago 😂😂
Savage Ariel is like the "we have that at home" meme version of himself but in reverse
Nobody can compare to The Nose when it comes to Sports Journalism. Entertainment, honesty, integrity, loyalty to the truth, willingness to ruffle feathers and speak truth to power, the man has it all. They don't even call him Ariel anymore, he's 'Mr 10-7' now.
I like tht name! The nose! Tht should be his nickname !! Like Mr socko mic folley had! Ariel has nd is THE NOSE!
The schmo >
@@typenull7739nah that dude is strange. I’m sure he’s a nice guy but imagine hanging out with him? Probably very awkward but Ariel seems very down to earth
I just made that 100 for ya
Dillon has made an entire career on being associated with Conor. Even Conor doesn't speak to him anymore.
Did Conor tell you that?
Conor responded on twitter to someone that hes still rocking with dillon couple days ago, seems like he does still suck off conor
@@cjboyer4355 Nah yo mom told him that.
@@Ten0chtl1 …good one 👍🏻
@@cjboyer4355 actually was a perfect response lmao
I was waiting for that! Amazing.
Ariel is so good at his job, he called that Danis would pull out of the fight. I love it.
"Make something up, say you tore your bicep or something" 😂😂
Yall doing another sit down together right now would be hype
I feel bad that Ariel was down on interviewing “the wet fart” that was by far the most entertaining interview I’ve ever seen and I died laughing so many times. That being said, Dillon’s career should be officially over and I hope everyone who sees this stops giving him air time or even the time of day.
I always keep it a buck, I didnt like or hate you back in the day....But the last 3 or 4 years you have been killing the game, and theres literally not 1 mma show/content even close to yours Ariel. Much respect brotha, well deserved. Keep spittin the truth for all your suppoerters!!!
Hes been doing this same show for 10 years, what are you drinking?
@@albondeb i know....i said the last 3 or 4 years ive really started to enjoy him. What don't you get....
Morning kombat definitely better imo. But I do enjoy Ariel aswell.
Kinda in the same boat, I didn’t ever NOT like Ariel, just wasn’t a “fan” in the sense that I just saw him as a good journalist and a respectable guy. Over the past few years I’ve really enjoyed watching his content and his takes.
@@albondeb I don’t think it had anything to do with his reporting. I always respected his takes and thought he was a good journalist, but I agree, past few years I’ve become a fan
I am rejuvenated, resplendent after listening to this. Sensational start to the year.
Was the best interview in a long time hhh so funny. Especially with Janjiroba picture.
I love this version of Ariel
Not surprised he pulled out Danis was trolling too much not taking it seriously and then panicked when he realized everyone was taking it seriously and this fight was happening soon
we knew he'd pull
Ariel is going from the quiet kid in class to the one that just keeps going 😂
Quiet kid with a gun 😏😏
@Danny Tallmage annoying yes but it’s T’s only now that he’s really keeping all receipts and burying people
I love this heel turn from Ariel over the years
7:46 "better chance of the guy who delivered my Uber eats showing up" 😂😂😂
Bro your interview with Danis is my favorite show you have done it was the funniest thing ever thank you for roasting him
I'm super proud of you Ariel 🙏
Ariel truly is one of the only realest in this sport. More than Chael, JRE, etc
@@dannytran1587 for sure dude
Love Ariel having his platform and really be able to challenge these dudes. Truthful unfiltered ariel the best
Danis doesn't seem as if he's all there..., but show a little kindness, we all know what young men can do when things are down ♥
You know it’s bad when you’re afraid to fight a KZheadr.
As soon as he couldn’t say what his camp was, who was in his corner etc etc etc you pretty much knew the fight wasn’t going to happen
As soon as I heard Danis was competing in a striking match I knew this fight wasn’t gonna happen.
To be fair to Misfits, I think the reason they went along with it was because they didn't want Dillon to be able to say they cancelled it. They obviously thought he was going to be a no show by how quick they had the replacement.
I think Danis V Helwani is the obvious fight we all need. I'd buy this.
If Dillon Danis is depressed somebody close to him needs to get a grip of him and get him help it's sad to see
God damn you have redeemed yourself Helwani. "dont wanna get contaminated by the wet fart" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ariel already starting the 1st week of 2023 with a W 🎉🏆
There was so much doubt around DD and this fight with KSI and now this all collapsing...wouldn't be surprised if Bellator walks as well
Ariel must be protected at all costs
That saying needs to die a brutal and speedy death.
Such a thirst overused comment.
He should be thrown into wild with the people he lips off see how he does
@@redeyez8288 He isn't 11 and this isn't the school playground.
@@robovac3557 yea it's real life
When I read the news that he was out, I automatically thought of you. You called it Ariel
You 100% called this 2 weeks ago. Props to you Ariel
Where's the full video?
Ariel, that Dillon interview was so great. Do twenty more. It is endless entertainment seeing you wipe the floor with him. And it requires minimal effort on your part.
We all knew this was coming.
Absolutely right at around the 17:30 mark. I remember him from Marcelo's too, and deep down he's not the guy he tries to so desperately portray. He was once at the top of the BJJ world. It's really a shame.
Danis strikes me as the kind of vulnerable human that may hurt himself with all the hate hes about to receive. Though hes a fruitloop I hope he gets through this and becomes a legend.
love you ariel and not even a fan of dillon ..but this shouldnt bother you this much , especially after he told u his dad passed , could be going through alot . leave the man alone and just move on
😂😂😂
We know that’s you Dillon.
@@semyaza555 Hello Ariel
New York Ric has his one and only great take and Danis becoming the character… finally
You held Ur own Ariel I watched it all fairplay to ya u told him straight man 💯👊👊👊💪💪🥊👌
Ariel, the "yeAeah..." that you mocked Dillon killed me the last time I heard it. And now it's even more hilarious when you played it back again.
It can’t be considered a 10-7 Helwani if Danis pulls out of their beef 😅 Dillion don’t want none.
Dillan is clearly struggling with his mental health and confidence right now. Especially after losing his dad.....he needs an arm round him and some support. Not more kicking. Lets be kind
When he lose his dad. Why he even pull out
Perfectly articulated.
Ariel is doing the work, asking the questions, calling out the liars and snake oil salesman. Thanks for keeping everyone accountable.
Nah whether Ariel likes Dillon or not, he needs to acknowledge that the numbers that video did is down to both of them, and even though Ariel got the better of him for the most part, so many people marked the f out to how they bounced off each other. And even if your completely on Ariel's side and believe that Dillon brings nothing to the table, you still need to acknowledge the fact that his mere presence brought out the best in Ariel. I’ll watch these guys go back and forth for hours and I know I speak for hundreds and thousands of people. I hope that Ariel is some what working his beef with Dillon here and we see him on the show again.
I seriously don't understand how people watched the dillion interview and actually thought dillion was trolling Ariel and Dillon was so dumb he thought Ariel was joking around when he was being deadly serious
Ariel love your work. Tough job having to balance telling the truth while still being able to maintain access. A rough and tumble sport requires a journalist able to roll with the punches as well, something I dont envy in ur position. However you run the risk of turning your show into a way to get even with everyone who has done you wrong. Perhaps you might split your show into two, with one called, "Areil Helwani Responds"! Good luck brother, keep carrying the torch"!
Not showing up is far worse than any showing against KSI, because now your reliability is called into question. This isn’t a one off, this is a well established pattern of behaviour. Even if we go worst case scenario and KSI beats him in a more convincing fashion than he did Swarmz, Dillon would still be able to compete in grappling tournaments and MMA events. Having pulled out…again…what promoter is going to risk having him on a card?
He has started his own PR company. He was hired by KSI to promote the event, never to fight. Genius move.
Wow now that's a theory 🤔. Honestly if you think about it that adds a lot of hype possibly early buys. Even if not draws a lot of hype to an event that would have little hype.
Could be a conspiracy theory but....KSI wins because the event gets hyped and it looks like he was prepared to fight a real martial artist. They found a quick replacement becuase he was always the real opponent. Danis gets paid (to promote) and gets media attention. He is already known for being unreliable and the bad guy, so reputation hit is justified for the upside. He couldn't say how much he was getting paid for the fight because he was never going to fight. He didn't have a coach because he never needed one.
@@chrislill9371 trust me FaZe Temper was never the opponent from the beginning
Just find it interesting he was due to fight a 'mystery opponent' on the night. Granted he was penciled in for the undercard and probably a contingency.
I was good with it til 18:50. Now I’m genuinely starting to think delusion goes both ways. You absolutely did not come out of that perfectly clean. And I don’t even think he was trying to play tricks with you . The interview was hilarious bc you were needlessly hostile and he just went with it and thought it was funny. It was very obvious. This is a W but starting to think it’s going to your head haha you’re punching up with Danis and Brendan…let’s not get carried away bro
Keep up the good work!
You can tell Dillon was just making stuff up as he goes. “Wet fart@ lol I love it
Ariel should still speak carefully about this. Even now Dillan is closer to being a real fighter than Ariel ever will be
Ariel doesn't claim to be. he's the MMA journalist GOAT
he is getting really comfortable with disrespecting fighters he better not be surprised if he gets hands put on him one day cause the way he talks and takes personal shots is how fighters talk when picking a fight, so he can’t play the victim if someone ends up treating him like anybody else would get treated for talking that way. also lost respect for ariel for trying to purposely put dillon down and basically calling him worthless. you don’t like someone? cool. but it’s quite obvious that not being able to fight for 2 years has taken a toll on his mental health, and now on top of that his best friend and dad recently passed away, and all the comments were genuinely disgusting and dehumanizing, not one uplifting or well wishes response, only people laughing at their deaths and saying he deserves it and it should’ve been him instead. and ariel knows abt that too so for him to be so rude and purposely try to make him feel worse when he’s already struggling mentally is very shitty not something a good person would do.
@@GotchYoAss 100% agree. He’s handled this situation disgracefully and showed absolutely no compassion toward Dillon when he revealed all of the tragedy going on in his life.
Ariel Helwani is a savage plus has always been that guy
Ariel has been on fire as of late love it
Ariel has been killing it man!
Hello everyone. Love this show. But easy on Dillon, nobody knows what´s going on in his head / health. Specially after the strange attitude on the interview. I feel something can happen / do. Remember Bonar. RIP
Finally someone said it ! Well done OP . He gets way too much hate for no reason .
You're right...because you posted this I deleted my comment to stop adding fuel to the fire. Thanks for speaking up.
So your speculating that Dillon is going through a manic episode. Or is he a troll thats coming to grips with his skills not matching his trash talk.
Dont you dare use Bonar as an example to try to defend dillin danis........
16:58
he has become the ufc community hitman or the equivalent of eminem in the hip hop scene. ariel is one shotting people left and right and then teabags them for an entire hour 😂😂😂
Respect and love to Ariel my man.
proper journalism finally
Wow mate!! You are killing it with this new Ariel we all love it
I’d love for Ariel to be a part of misfits.
Ariel singing last caress? I’m here for it.
I have no idea what that is but that sounds pretty lame
Ariel is already team Showtime with Jake Paul.
@@BrianCheng24 Ariel said he almost signed with misfits in a previous video
Dillon D. will fade away & classify himself as obsolete.....OBSOLETE
Bravo My Friend……….Bravo!!!
Delete
Ariel thank you for this video, I have been waiting for "YOUR" response. Thank you for the content
Love how he's like, "you're a journalist, you're supposed to hype up this fight!" Dude, he's not your promoter..
Everyone should act like Dillon Danis doesn’t exist. Imagine being a professional fighter and pulling out against a KZheadr
Not just that. Everybody was calling that he wouldn’t make the walk lol