Dan Hardy Still Wants Answers for ‘Calculated’ UFC Firing - MMA Fighting
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Dan Hardy discusses his urge to fight again, why he wants to box Tyron Woodley, his infamous exchange with Herb Dean, his UFC departure, and more.
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Dan has his own gig going on KZhead. Channel name is, Full reptile
Quality content too
Hardy is a poser
@@goatmansasquatch1485 good thing nobody cares for your opinion here
@@goatmansasquatch1485 your moms a poser
@@goatmansasquatch1485 your mum was in pose
Dan has become a champ at breaking down MMA and boxing fights, good man.
Best in the business
The only champ status he’ll ever achieve 🤣
@@Talkin_MMA I mean it's a pretty good title. Guy was a great fighter and even more importantly a great guy too. More than most people will ever achieve
@@Talkin_MMA wht you ever achieved in your life . Dan is a former title challanger , a millionaire .. i think he has achived 10 folds of what u will ever achieve ..
You really gave urself a 🤣 for that comment. Comedic genius we got here people.
Don't know why this has dislikes. I don't agree with how Ariel sometimes instigates things but him and Dan are the only ones who'll call out the UFC and Dana's corruption when they see it. You need people like them.
Bro I see your point in general but let's be real a big bad ex fighter got in2 a verbal with a FEMALE cohost and lost the argument and took it to the next level and pushed his weight around, it might be normal for a fighter in his environment to act like a bully, but not in a normal work space let alone to a WOMAN. After all that he decides to jump in and shout at herb, which is so bad and unprofessional because his team mate got beat bad, and now says herb was coming towards me fast lol. Ufc had no choice mate.
@@was786loaded which co-host are you talking about?
@@was786loaded He didn’t “jump in” lmao. He shouted and stood up. And he didn’t do it because he was his teammate, he did it because he was clearly unconscious and Herb was making the winner punch a defenseless man in the head even more to secure his W
@@was786loaded man, this version of events you've listed is so far from the truth it literally looks like you've manipulated the narrative purposefully due to some grudge against him. You literally didn't even get the order of the events remotely correct, herb dean scenario was first.
@@mutton_man he doesn't know as no one has ever said it was a female co-host, he's literally conjuring this up himself from nowhere. If I were to bet it was probably Dana's assistant Lenay. Hardy literally says it was someone who organises the press side of things so clearly this guy can't even listen to the interview
I really would love to see Dan back at UFC Commentary. All the commentators are great but the expertise that Dan brings with his knowledge as well as speech is second to none!
He has a good voice too
Herb dean has had quite a few blunders since this incident, dan's actions aged well, everybody sees the decline in herbs decision making.
the problem is that the fighter was talking to herb, but dan couldn't see it from his angle
Herb is the fixer for Dana.
And herb can’t see the mistakes in his actions/inaction. Zero apologies from him, unlike Jason Herzog who is the best
@@potatopossum1 he was stiff as a board just watch the video
It doesn’t matter if herb dean is messing up , Dan should of keep it dam mouth shut It’s not his job or his place to stick his dam nose where it don’t belong The problem is …. Herb has been with the ufc for forever and Dan crossed the line Dam goodball
Idk why, when Ariel says Jabrone, it cracks me up
Same I've never heard anyone say that before🤣🤣🤣
@@NicolaMaxwell When I was a kid and watched wrestling when Stone Cold and The Rock were wrestling. The Rock used to call everyone a "Jabroni" 😂 Ariel is a wrestling fan so I've always assumed that's why he says it. Just not sure why he says "Jabrone" and not "Jabroni"? 🤔 One of them saying it wrong? Different variations of the same word? 🤷♂️
@@NicolaMaxwell it’s the best! The rock started it!
@@closinginonclosure Yea, you nailed it actually. The word has been around since the 80's, and it was heavily popularized by The Rock in the mid 90's. I watched too. Jabrone is the actual word, Jabroni is just a spin on it to make it funnier and appeal to the silly showman crowd. Jabrone is slang for moron, silly, fool, dummy, or someone who doesn't get it, or someone who's too slow to keep up in conversation or competition. It's basically, hey Dumb dumb
@@floatinggoose9197 Ah right on. Yeah, I assumed it meant something offensive like that based on the context. And what you said about The Rock and why he said it differently, makes sense. I know Ariel likes wrestling and has said he especially loved the later 90s - earlier 2000s era. So I always assumed it's what influenced him to say it. I appreciate the insight my man 🙌 The more you know.
Fielder shouted at a ref on Saturday
Dans face at 4:46 when hes asked about why he wants to fight again when its been 10 years you can see the fight never leaves a fighter cool moment
Stop the fight!!! I heard the same thing last weekend against st Denis
You mean the city?
Can you tell me the story behind can crusher #1?
Paul Felder was yelling it MULTIPLE TIMES! worse than Hardy was even.
@@bradistooheat Dana's got favorites. Uncle Dana raised us that way.
Agree but the problem was Dan went up to the ref
The UFC messed up getting rid of Dan. Love ya Dan keep kicking ass
Dan hardy is an absolute legend. Met him at his UFC debut and I was massively impressed by his character even just to have a chat and a photo afterwards. Could tell he is a good chap. The embicile who reported him and got him constructively-dismissed should be ashamed for being so pathetic.
No you didn’t stop lying. I met him not you
You're wrong and he's a loser who outbursts and can't be controlled. He had to go. And you're pathetic for thinking otherwise.
@@GlennDavey I'm just wondering what you've accomplished in your life, if Dan Hardy is your loser?
Can you even blame someone who raises a complaint though? The UFC should be backing him - obviously there's more to it
I hope dan ends up with bellator and pfl he could be a great addition to both of them
Until hes gonna yell at the ref again
Noo would much rather see him in One. He’ll have opportunities to fight muay thai over there and striking was always his strength. He mentioned fighting John Wayne Parr and I think that would be awesome, Nieky Holzken is a really tough fight but that would be cool as well.
I would love to see Dan replace Josh Thompson. Josh just isn't very good at announcing.
@@Doge76548 ya one would fit him perfectly
I was gonna leave the same comment about Bellator....I hope so too, he was great when watching the European Broadcasts.... Ariel is right , I don't wanna see him get Hurt Like Diaz....U never know though he could be worst, the same or even better... Omg that's funny he just called out Diaz....lol...
“and have some other jabron up there on stage” cough cough Josh Thomson
That was so funny
Josh Thompson was a legit elite LW for many years. Dan Hardy realistically was a journeyman who benefited from having a great relationship with the UFC.
@@kyleolson279 I’m not bashing Josh just pointing out that Ariel took a subtle shot at him
@@kyleolson279 but is a student of the game and fantastic analyst
@@kyleolson279 Dan Hardy was an action fighter, not a journeyman
Weird seeing the dislikes. No matter what you thjnk of his departure from the UFC (completely unfair imo) he is not only one of the best analysts in the sport, but a great commentator too.
@Declan McSheffrey he accused bellator of fixing fights. Was the dumbest thing I ever heard.
Dan was a bad ass fighter. Was a fan of his time in the ufc and glad to see him still doing mma related stuff.
" *Dan caring that he wants the sport to grow with the least amount of unnecessary long term cognitive damage as possible* " Badazz Keyboard Warriors: 🤬
Yeah right. Moral of the story is he shouldn’t have said nothin’ to begin with nor should he have tried to justify it. Maybe he cared too much but UFC is actually a ruthless corporation. They don’t care about then fighters outside liability concerns and they definitely don’t care about Dan Hardy.
Herb Dean should have lost his job that night. Everyone at home was shouting stop the fight. If the ref had done his job there wouldn’t be any issue. Dan is a legend, the UFC made a huge mistake with that whole thing. One of the worst pieces of refereeing in UFC history.
😂
Refs are only human. Mistakes happen unfortunately in any walk of life. That's the risk fighters take when they sign the dotted line. Herb dean is a good ref.
You cant fire Herb based on that, it wasn't really that bad to be honest. Far worse things have happened. But you also can't fire Dan Hardy because of his reaction
Dan became a human being and not a spokesperson for the UFC for one minute and paid for it dearly. Shame
@oO you think so?
Herzog is the new Gold Standard
Yes, I think Goddard is good too.
@@alyberop1 not Marc not so Goddard
@@alyberop1 Goddard is too emotional in the cage as a ref
Herb made himself look a mug in Ortega Volkanovski fight also, he should really consider retirement, he's been blowing his own horn for some years now
I get where you’re comin from but at the same time I would’ve been pissed if it got stopped
@@erick7704 it ain't about us, but about the fighters taking damage innit
@@shotarodeniet3301 I mean yuh but it’s the main event. He’s fighting for a world title not some backyard scrap
@@erick7704 he literally got pulled to his feet which goes against the rules for 1 so why does it matter whether its for a title or not... we don't make exceptions because that's how people end up dead and how we end up without MMA, which is still a young sport
Best in the business, his channel as well as the 'raptors' , main way I prep to watch fights through the week
People are strange, Dan, and I'm so happy you're going to continue to thrive post UFC. As for Herb Dean, has anyone noticed how he does the Hokey Cokey when he's unsure whether he should stop a fight or not, in out in out shake it all about
He's like Scooby Do Show where they start running in the air before moving.
Absolutely love the Outlaw. His analysis is up there with the absolute best. 🙏🏴 He is no UFC puppet, I respect that.
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Who else is as good as Dan?
@@MJFloof Yeah, the answer is nobody. OP is misleading in that regard. :D
@@juho5282 that’s how I feel, I’ve not seen anybody breaking down fights like he does.
@@MJFloof Me neither, mate. He doesn't need anything except his MMA knowledge to keep folks listening. It's beautiful really.
We agree Dan. Brian Ortega probably isn't going to remember his kids names in 15years cause of the beatings. Damn refs
I agree. 956 here.
“What the month?” - Nate Diaz , most recent Ariel interview
Awesome conversation. One of the best yet. Good job Dan good job Ariel. Thanks.
Inside the octogon was my favorite breakdown show. So pissed its gone
And I was at Hardy vs Swick in 09’ AND his last fight in his hometown Nottingham against Amir Sodolla! Proud he’s English, him, Bisping & Pickett, love that time
Dan's passion is unreal, a TRUE fan of the sport. How tragic that his observations about herb have proved more and more true over time
Dan is a huge loss to UFC . Only guy besides Bisping who actually knows what he is talking about with in depth breakdowns.
The UFC has tons of guys and coaches that can break down fights: Cormier, Felder, Din Thomas, Bisping, and contributing analyst like Chiesa, Woodley, and they have ESPN Brazil as well.
@@xftbllplyr2091 I agree but none have the mind for analysis Dan has.
@@xftbllplyr2091 All of the above are brownnosed puppets, DC being the absolute worst
@@kingcarrot6355 you hit the nail on the head. They just do as they’re told
@@JS-cg4ji Isn’t that with any TV show? The Director tells you the topic you should discuss and what not to discuss. It’s normal in 99.9% of media, unless you have your own media company
23:16 so happy Dan made that point. He was truly the best analyst on the broadcast team. Sad to lose him.
Something needs to be done about this. The guy is the best guy they would have by a mile. Black balling someone for being passionate and a single transgression is crazy.
Talks absolute sense, with zero bullshyt. Dan is an asset that the UFC totally undervalued and have let slip by. He loves his sport, he's a fantastic analyst and presenter. As a new-ish UFC fan, Dan has totally transformed my understanding of the intricacies of the sport by watching his fight breakdowns. Really missed on the broadcasts. Great that he's got his story out and thank god for BT keeping him on.
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I remember when Dan accused Bellator of fixing fights. That's probably why he'll never broadcast there, lol
Didn't know that! Is there a video?
@@blaugranisto he tweeted it was choreographed or something, then came on the MMA hour and danced around it
Wouldn’t be surprised in the Bjorn era
I bet he regrets it now lol. Obvious UFC schill at the time.
He accused Bellator of fixed fights, said the fighters aren't on the same level as ufc skill wised. He's said other things about bellator that makes me think they wouldn't hire him.
No one better for fight analysis, can and do listen to him for hours 🙏👊
Dan is very likeable, I hope he got one more run in him. Wish him all the best!
I wouldn’t call what he had was a run in the ufc gsp just ran out of guys to fight…
@@kevinhunt1202 it might be all the MMA you watch but his career didn't start in the UFC...
@@lllNickDiazlll really??? you mean the ufc hires fighters who fought somewhere else first??? 🤯 damn crazy! Well now that you brought it up what organization did Dan hardy have his magical run in???
What Dan did was morally correct... However, when a commentator shouts STOP THE FIGHT on air it's like the UFC stating their sport is dangerous. Having had similar happen to me, I know that was the moment he was fired... Taking him off to Fight Island was just what was needed to be done from a HR standpoint to get him on a couple other things before he was terminated without recourse. It was VERY calculated.
What about Daniel cormier doing the same thing Saturday?
@@alexhopps1826 - That's down to the UFC. It would also depend upon the ref and his favouritism. I know Herb has businesses that Endeavor (UFC owners) back - and so the shareholders would have been pissed with Dan. The politics would have run deep. Dana loves DC and so would at best pulled him to one side, but I think the fight you are referring to is the one where ALL parties agreed the stoppage was late and so there would have been no one gunning for DC's head... They were all in agreeance. Herb has celebrity status, vitamin water that the owners have invested in, and Dan had an empty arena and so it rang loud. I think that's the difference, though I am speculating.
@@MadAboutBusiness it wasnt even that serious. If serious was doing his job right, he’d have stopped the fight. Dan had a human moment that he apologized for but he showed human empathy and a fighter’s fighter mentality
@@rima7286 I agree 100%, but what he did was unforgivable when you have shareholders sadly. I'm 100% behind Dan, but I've been in business long enough to know that when you 'flame the companies product - human moment or not - it's a coffin that needs just that one nail. There was no going back. As you said, he had a moment and it wasn't enough for gross misconduct - but in a sport where regulation could step in any time, and your own commentator is suggesting the UFC is putting their fighters in danger, they had to take him out - as would have been instructed by the owners/Ari. The shenanigans on Fight Island were simply trying to get him on a couple more things to warrant his firing - but if it wasn't the fall out with the woman, they'd have gotten him on something else. He was passionate - but made a dumb mistake. He implied in front of millions of viewers that a fighter's life was in danger - and all whist he was on the company pay roll.
Im not sure i find Dan to be a great commentator beacuse he goes way too deep into all their technicalities as if hes trying to psychoanalyze them while they are fighting lol 😅🤣😂 However his inside the octagon breakdowns i will miss tremendously they were so good 😢😞
I am glad that Dan spoke out. He is so hard on himself that he normally doesn't speak details of his ufc issue in his platform. Good that Ariel pressed him and now we know what really happened
The most self aware fighter ever lol
He thought he could beat GSP...
@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 what kind of a fighter would you be if you thought you would lose a fight
@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 Like how Aljo thought he could beat Yan?
@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 10+ years ago
@@Eric-Aguilar he did beat yan
Fan of DAN Hardy I'll watch him Where ever he goes!!!!
All those dislikes Twoods burner accounts?
😂😂😂
Nope. Paid UFC shills :D
fallin in an out ohh looove, out oh love witchu
If you go back and watch the Holloway- Kattar fight you can see the excitement of Dan when he screams and jumps up
Dan Hardy is the General of mma minds no one else compares to the way he disects fights and holds true to what is best for mma!
sounds very much like something I've heard before, good to be on the "outside" to be able to speak honestly. Respect to you Mr. Hardy, have always appreciated your input and analysis. Keep up the good work. Onwards and upwards.
Mr. Hardy??? Hardy is enough, i hate those who are addicted to kissing 🍑s
You can’t be sacked for caring this is messed up
At least he could received a warning
Right!
Thanks so much for your telling the truth about Herb Dean! That guy has been slipping for years and nobody has brought it home to him but Greg! Keep your chin up man! I saw the same exact thing you did and respect your speaking up!
Love Dan Hardy!! Just shows what the UFC can do when it suits them
I agree.. They'll turn you into a pound for pound of the world in seconds. Just takes a d... crowd.
Dan Hardy vs Mike Perry. Make it happen weird little BKFC president.
I honestly don't wanna see Dan in bareknuckle because I don't like that sport. But him in boxing, Muay Thai or kickboxing would be nice
I thoughtbof that straight away
I said this exact thing let’s fkn go would love to see that fight!
23:00 a real man. He can take accountability and stand firmly on his values. Definitely miss Dan Hardy in the UFC. Ngl
Hard not to feel bad for Dan, he got shafted. They need guys like him, passionate, knowledgable and principled.
Would love to see Hardy back in some kinda combat sport. I believe him when he says he’s learned so much being a fan and announcer. Just depends if the body can respond in same manner
Glad y'all spoke. I love you two
I want to see Dan fight all those fights
This man one of my favorite fighters I hope he fights somewhere soon I'm ready for the outlaw to return
He loves the fans, I had just made a Twitter years ago. I followed him & told him I was a big fan. He was one of my first followers.
Dan Hardy is solid
Love this show
Yes it was a good interview felt bad for Dan but glad he’s doing ok ! I wonder who the chick is that snitched on him was it Olivia? Or that new chick who now commentates? She’s blonde and annoying
dan coming over to dublin cool to hear
Hardy best fight analyst in the game
Dan’s breakdowns are an amazing education in MMA.
Dan Hardy vs Nicky Holtzken would be awesome man!
Great interview
I feel like the best mma fight analysts are people who actually fought at the top level like Dan. He does a great job. But when it comes to returning after 10 years I believe it's not a good idea. Specially when he even says he can't compete with the top fighters.
He isn't fighting the top guys though. He is looking to fight guys in a similar career stage.
Is there a link to the fencing position video?
kzhead.info/sun/qtqYhrWan6Sva6M/bejne.html
I guess he was just a contractor. If he were fully employed, they can't just let him go with a giant question mark. He could get a case going in the legal system if so
It's weird that even as a commentator, would he still be an independent contractor?
Depends what the laws are in Vegas. If it's a right to work state or an at will state. Technically you can be fired for anything and they dont have to tell you, at least where I live.
This guy genuinely loves & is very passionate about the sport of MMA, has the best interests of fighters in mind, and truly cares about fighter's safety. He can talk the talk because he has walked the walk. He went the distance with one of the greatest MMA legends and UFC hall of famer George St. Pierre
I think a lot of people who don't know /understand/ like fighting see fighters as being knuckleheads. The reality is they are usually very smart people. Dan is a perfect example of this.
Dan Hardy was the best analyst in the UFC.
Dan was my favourite commentator so it really sucks that he got let go still a great analyst tho
I had the pleasure of meeting Dan in Tokyo. I went over to him, and he was an absolute gentleman. We had a nice chat and took a photo together. It made my day and week. He's awesome at breaking down fights and his analysis is second to none. I wish him all the best!
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Dan The Man! You’re doing an incredible job🙌🏾
Dan is best at analysing and breaking down fight
Unlike some of the other commentators, Dan is truly obsessed with the sport. He does his research on ALL the fighters. He reminds me of Brian Stann in that respect.
He was and is one of my favourite fighters and for sure my favourite fight analyst.
Dan will always be my favorite MMA commentator. Great mind and one of the best hyped voice ever
Dan spitting facts, his video about Herb was spot on the mark. He got the short end of the stick and, *as usual* , a referee wasn't held accountable at all for their bad actions. "oh, these things happen, onto the next fight!"
Nooo wayy, i didnt know that it was thaat close or that serious about the woodley boxing match
Dan is the best they had, Sounds like the UFC were trying to engineer a reason to push him out . Sleazy AF.
The ufc should have kept dan and used the ref situation as lore for a wwe type of side cut scene. Dan hardy becomes stone cold Steve Austin and the ufc becomes a even better place 🤷🏽♂️
“I don’t wanna be the guy to say stop the fight but” 😂😂
Paul Felder lol
Dan Hardy is The BEST MMA Analyst out there. Dedicated student of the game, thorough, concise, objective & eloquent in his analysis. Wish you all the best, Champ.
I miss dan in the ufc, but he deserves more respect from them which they clearly weren't going to give him.. I think he would also make a decent ref too.
Keep up the good work, Dan!
Wow. From the Outlaws mouth. Dan is my go to for any breakdown.
Shout out to Dan Hardy always enjoy listening to his opinions and breakdowns. Excellent interview.
Dan was a great commentator. The passion as an observer was palpable when he commentated. Such a shame, his “equivalent” rn is Felder but Hardy is much less fighter-minded and is incredibly analytical.
I would love to see the Weasle and Dan Hardy breakdown fights together the insightful work from both of these Titans is imensurable Thanks guys
That was heartfelt. Hang in there Dan. I wish they'd get rid of DC. He's a terrible commenter who simply doesn't shut up. I have to mute the fights all the time as he just goes on and on and on and on.
And worst of all, he doesn't know who Hannibal of Carthage is!
He is super biased as well
@@sir0nion who?
FOH DC is the best they have, far better than Cruz or Felder !
@@sir0nion hahaha
Big dan the man looking a wee bit blazed 🥴 haha
Yo who chose the thumbnail picture of Dan Hardy 😂🤦♂️. He looks way cooler now.
The best break down in the game
Herb likes being part of the event. As with most sports, the best refs are the ones you barely notice... Big up to Dan. Hope he gets the Woodley fight!
Hahaaa! The Outlaw looking like a happy stoned Condit! (Before cutting weight!)
Good interview. Always like watching Dan Hardy. Very respectful from Ariel.
Does helwani only do interviews now? No more recaps or previews?
Glad Dan called out Herb Dean. Herb needs to check that ego and put fighter safety 1st.
Hardy ur da man brilliant 👏 👌 💪 🙌 guy u are
Dan is probably the best commentator out there along with DC Shame he isn't in the UFC anymore
Dan and I would be great mates if he lived in Tasmania. Great man.
UFC did a blunder letting Hardy go. Dan and John Gooden were awesome on commentary and I always looked forward to their analysis videos
Wasn't a blunder, if in Danas eyes he was becoming a liability
Dan Hardy is the man and the UFC is missing something without him. I’ll watch anything Dan does
Hardy is the best Media Guy on top tier MMA, and what he is building with "Full Reptile" is game changeing.