Ariel Helwani Has Not Had An Easy Path To Where He Is - Wild Ride

[@ArielHelwani]

Yeaaaaaah dude!

[@tech1238]

Can’t wait for the new show

[@jjjjx]

You do KZbin? You’re doing great!

[@huncho_los]

The 🐐 back!!

[@zaidahmed2112]

The GOAT of mma news

[@MetalFacedGamer]

Dog I don't even vote and I signed the petition when the UFC was f****** with you 1x

[@boogymanjones5288]

Dude love him or hate him, Ariel’s memory of UFC cards/fights is incredible. It’s actually insane

[@GlacierSound]

Ariel is one of the pioneers. Anyone who has a brain knows his valueZ

[@arturwob]

"the nose knows"

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

All love

[@orcanimal]

Honestly, Stevo probably invests more creativity in his ads with these point-specific contextual transitions than any other podcast in the world. It's strangely impressive.

[@jbfrom503]

Ariel Helwani has more to do with UFC's success than any other non employee ever! Period.

[@user-kk7gs4sm6v]

Can we get Rampage on the pod.

[@Pootie_Tang]

Yeah!!!

[@EloyGabriel_]

Agreed

[@andrewgriffin9244]

Woot. He’s kinda dumb but always entertaining !

[@TJag-i1g]

Na played out

[@Pootie_Tang]

@@TJag-i1g What about sodium? 🥁📀

[@kardave2848]

Steve is the only podcast host that does 98% of the talking!

[@ybarrajoshua97]

Haha steve takes no pride in doing this, all he cares about is ad every 5 minutes. Top 5 worst podcast currently without a doubt

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Ariel's memory for ufc details is crazy.

[@MaccTonight]

ariel is one of my top sources for UFC news but i genuinely think it’s funny how much dana hates him 😭🤣

[@scholberger]

Dana hates him because he's a legit journalist instead of Dana's personal PR mouthpiece.

[@jonneemroczkowski4353]

Dana just hates journalism period, he just wants drunk frat dudes yelling dumbass questions and dorks simping over flyweights at the presser

[@yessir6947]

@@scholbergerhe’s not a legit journalist. He’s a sensationalist and loves to cause controversy. I say this as someone who doesn’t like Dana either but Ariel isn’t some great integral guy.

[@krazed0451]

​@@yessir6947What has he sensationalised? One example, please.

[@DrWeird-zw5dc]

@@krazed0451 anyone who doesn't think Ariel is good for MMA is tripping.... or choking on Dana's nutsack....

[@Sungotti]

It’s about time someone had Ariel on their show he’s the goat

[@kingcarrot6355]

You misspelled rat 🐁

[@GreyBeard_Denver]

Steve-O just walked out of the Dana White circle of trust. 😆😆

[@hangtightpromotions3275]

Possible greatest guest ever. Absolutely love ariel.

[@2toes209]

dana felt like he owned ariel since he helped him out, but ariel didnt want to just work and be a voice for the ufc and dana feels like he owns you if he helps you. i understand it from both sides but ariel imo is in the right, can't bag the guy for wanting his career choice. idk just imo. Also dana's "mount rushmoore" is based on whos made him the most money xD

[@tjhenry8588]

Really good to hear Ariel learned his lesson from the brock lesnar leaks

[@MatthewWoodcroft-o9t]

I got goosebumps when he was rattling off every single card from almost 10 years ago lol this is a prime example of why Ariel is the most respect Journalist in combat sports. He simply lives and breathes MMA. What a fucking

[@celebratecrypto3693]

Rare helwani interview off his platform. Ariel is what he is he brings good info usually and brings the big stars on but he also pushes agendas and narratives like a libtard would so I take the good bits and leave the bad.

[@sammygee2387]

So cool to always see Steve-O at the early relics. He is one of the many few hardcore MMA fans. I hope to one day go to a live UFC event. I bet that is unreal. Love seeing a OG MMA journalist like Ariel make an appearance. You’re the man Steve-O!

[@mathewniedbala7617]

Bills mafia jumps off tables Steve o has really no option but to be a bills a fan.

[@taskmaster65]

"So what's your criteria, acrobatics?" 🤣

[@CornerStoreDrums]

A couple one two legends coming together!! 💯💯💯

[@MMARENEGADE]

The cleanest ads transition in the podcast game

[@UnseenLive1]

CERVEZA CRISTAL 🎶

[@dezignateddriva]

sweet16 audiobook. im here for it. lets go aerial Helwani (pun intended)

[@1morex555]

I love Steve O's passion for the Gringo Papi. It makes us all laugh. God Bless!

[@CrushDontRush]

Met Helwani once. Ran into him out front FS1 debut in Boston : ) I happened to be outside my buddy wanted to smoke cigarette 🚬 Ariel was legit walking by Dressed in Suit for the Pre Show he was nice enough to stop take photo I was blown away seeing him just walking randomly out front the event 🫡 forever grateful and he is best ever hands down 👃 the Nose Knows I been watching his content since Fanhouse Days one of the few who Get Multiple sources like true journalists he’s a Legend I’ll never forget the Merges he announced with Dana : WEC, PRIDEfc and Strikeforce etc Helwani and Steve O I love this friendship

[@ciaranfox2925]

Chael Shogun card? If it was lucky you !!

[@vincentabney9208]

Ariel is the man, he gets hate, but the dude truly loves the game. We would have become a mouthpiece for the UFC and just gave in if he didn’t.

[@bowman1455]

I was a big fan of professional boxing in the 70's through 90's, they started young back then and by the time they turned pro they were so much more skilled than what i see boxers are these days, you never see the combinations like you did back then, no muscle memory cause started doin it at an older age etc , as you say Steve - O they just hug each other all night lol, the skill isnt there anymore and to many years of not fighting each other in there primes when the fans really want to see it, the heavyweight crown in Russia for so many years etc .. I still like to watch the odd boxing match if i think im gonna actually see some skill in there, Andy Ruize actually has skill, i'm all about the UFC now, best sport and organization in the world, friggin love it

[@84calishark]

Great episode. You 2 need your own show!

[@robertocortez1457]

ariel helwani and pat macafee would be a wwe dream team commentary

[@ryanreeves5441]

Heel Hewani on Pat’s show was great. When he used to come on in the Bills jersey and a luchador mask was the funniest thing ever. That’s when I was first introduced to Ariel.

[@tabvalentino]

Sphere , not The Sphere ….it's called Sphere.

[@nme_mma]

Conor was so coked out and tweaking in that for Roadhouse. So funny Ariel wouldn't say anything in fear of Conor. But yes it was disturbing. He needs rehab.

[@domjoseph2007]

Ariel’s a legend for sho

[@cillianmcdonagh2212]

Fair play calling out conor with the coke interview

[@williamboyle8918]

I'm sure when Conor sees that video he gets that oh dear lord feeling.

[@justnickperiod4658]

Stevo is too in love with Dana. All the things you like about MMA are because UFC fighters have no control over their contracts and are paid like significantly less by comparison to boxers.

[@CostaDoinBusiness]

As if it’s not he’s enough to listen to Steve-O talk … the last couple pods it’s been constant , incessant throat clearing on top of the voice

[@odonnell87]

Views in the shitter

[@ramonfrausto8648]

Love it. Ariel's the goat

[@GinV74]

Dana’s so funny in the fact he’s all about free speech and have your own opinion, but when he’s pushed back on a topic at times he can be very hypocritical

[@horseph2k]

Ariel is the GOAT, like him or love him

[@AustereEchadh]

😂

[@CakedUpGeekbar]

Tawlnbout the wartime CEO 🫡 thank em

[@Moon-littt]

@@CakedUpGeekbarA Hawk if I may

[@kylekolod]

Karyn Bryant or Megan Olivi shit on him

[@nathangrace540]

There’s a reason he wins them awards every year.

[@GamingAtWork]

Ariel is a cool dude. Him and Rampage Jackson together is always so funny. Gotta get the duo together next time!

[@discardmyfriends]

Steve-O please get Fred Durst or Wes Borland on your podcast. You've had all the other nu metal legends like Jon Davis and Corey Taylor

[@chrisbryan89]

I used to dislike Ariel, always thought he was trying to stir the pot with certain questions and what not. But I’ve really grown to appreciate him in recent years.

[@aisforannihilation1662]

I am a fan of the BMF belt & no the BMF is not the regular champ. The BMF is for fighters who put it all out there & fight fan fave fights which r knock down, drag out from Bell to bell. Too many champs fight hella safe trying to hang on to belt as long as they can & aren't always entertaining. Aljo would never b a BMF. Belal, never. It's for ppl who fight anyone, anywhere, any time & fight like their life depends on it. Only ppl like hooker, Gaethje, Max, DP, Oliveira etc r eligible. No whiners, no professional huggers.

[@jennymhumble]

This Wildride podcast never disappoints! 😁

[@brains84]

Dana hated this podcast. Tomato Dana!

[@ymatT601]

I’ve always wondered what Ariel truly thinks/thought of rampage especially in relation to the borderline playful to serious bullying. And what rampage really thinks of Ariel..

[@patrickvogel3929]

So happy to see a journalist with integrity. A truly rare thing in today's media environment.

[@barryryan1070]

100%

[@AmberLobry]

People with integrity don't create controversy for clicks.

[@barryryan1070]

​@@AmberLobryAnd that certainly isn't Ariel. He stands up for himself, which I fully respect!

[@AmberLobry]

@barryryan1070 BS, he stirs the pot to create controversy. Biggest worm in the sport, and anyone who is a fan of that is a POS.

[@justusm7171]

The sheer amount of ads is hilarious. Not fun at all.

[@Gremlin209]

Who's your Mount Rushmore of Greatest Shit Talkers in the sport? Chael, Conor, Bisping, and Nick Diaz. GO.

[@johnperales7635]

As someone who has ADHD and stays up whole two days, I turn into a tweaker if I drink a lil coffee

[@UnseenLive1]

Isn't coffee supposed to have the opposite effect?

[@DrFletchington]

No way! Love to see these two GOATs sit down together.

[@georgelucasfilms0]

Got the 🐐 in the van 🙌🏽🔥

[@SuttonStickers]

Love Ariel then now and always

[@whereswaldo5644]

Bmf is just modern day super fight belt from 20 years ago

[@Zuyo111]

I can listen Ariel Helwani all day. His voice is so soothing and he always has something to say. Intelligent man.

[@Crazyfool12]

Soothing? You have to be being sarcastic.

[@reluctantblumpkin]

​@@Crazyfool12MMA Guru's dead on Helwani impersonation is pretty soothing though.

[@JoniPhilips-e2o]

I'm watching this right now and I'm ordering the ppv event. I hope Dana and Ariel can see eye to eye again some day soon. Love them both. And of course, Steve-o!!!! I'll be in Sacramento for your show, Oct. 13th!!! Street team!!!!

[@jeffy420dahmer]

Dude knows his ufc wowww😱🤙🤘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 #YEAHDUDE #LOVEYOUGUYS #STREETTEAM

[@JunglistMMA]

The Myth, the Dollar, the almost Legend

[@josiahbartlett2706]

Skinny Vinny sent me and I love it🤘🤘

[@DonPeppinoo]

if steve-o gotten these tattoos in his prime would've been epic

[@killAgram070]

this guy is a walking encyclopedia of mma

[@bowman1455]

Dana only hates Ariel cause he couldnt handle getting asked real questions at press conferences from a real journalist, is a shame cause Ariel i think was banned from UFC events because of it, no wonder he recently left covering MMA recently. damn shame

[@ryanreeves5441]

Steve I would love to see Pat McAfee on your show. That episode would be a banger.

[@Atticah]

I would've been your plus one Steve-O cmon man!

[@coreyhaze2348]

Its cool to see helwani laid back and just chatting

[@DonPeppinoo]

I agree this fight card is feeling lile a ''FIGHT CAPITAL'' of the world.

[@Blockedz]

Please tell me that they made fun of Brendan Schaub this episode 😂

[@Shadowl]

SteveO can't say boxing it's too boring after the last 2 fights in UFC 306....

[@VIFG]

Episode 21 of requesting Edward Furlong as a WildRide! guest

[@gj62]

Definitely never expected this

[@AtShahabs]

Ariel loves being the victim. Not once has he taken any accountability. He thinks he can never do wrong. Nobody likes working with him.

[@blackwaterjpn]

Wow I’m surprised steveo doesn’t like watching boxing. I understand his reasoning though.

[@Paul_Yates]

Love all Wildride episodes ❤

[@dealincat933]

Steveo lovessss interrupting people

[@ireckon6791]

I second the Rampage request.

[@ML-bk2eh]

I’d be stoked if you could get Dricus on the Pod . Would like to hear about his SA upbringing. He’s tight with Jackson and Marty & Michael who did a jackass but for you .

[@Syko1985]

Wow, Steve-o's MMA knowledge is impeccable, he was even correcting Ariel on things. Respect.

[@snyder_fine_art]

He's a fan. He watches Full Mount everday. Mostly nonsense but it can break news to people

[@mikeyyyyyy3312]

Doesn’t know anything about boxing most skinheads don’t for some reason idgi

[@kierenaldridge4988]

Aiemann Zahabi is talking sense.

[@inlikesin9436]

Steve-O… Michel Pereira on the Mt. Rushmore of MMA, regardless of criteria, is absolutely and unequivocally INSANE 😂😂 I’m a big fan but that was objectively a shit take

[@aisforannihilation1662]

They still give away the result by posting octagon interviews of the winner on espn KZbin page. 99.9% of interviews they post after the fight r of the winner. Its only posted right after for the opponent if they r retiring or something crazy happened & they want to ask them to comment on it.

[@franciscoramirez9867]

Yea boii have a good night everyone!

[@mathewgaret7]

Did Steve-O himself do the time stamps? Haha

[@RicardoDiaz21129]

😂😂😂 FR

[@DIEGOHERNANDEZ626]

Hell yeaa i cant wait for tomorrow

[@HeadChefDG]

Steve-O. Recovery, sobriety, accountability, sponsored by draft kings.

[@michaelherron4306]

Too many adds

[@jameskonikow3968]

I love how Ariel is a Steve O fan. Great podcast!

[@terrybyrd5951]

Steve-o, you lost me at Michelle pereira.

[@arellanovd]

At minute 35? When he is talking about his pics for noche ufc 306 the editor messed up 😅 the picture shown has only 2 fighters that are on the card, the other 8 arnt even fighting 😅😂

[@dudewhosadude]

Steve o is literally unlistenable. Dude is SUPER slow, it’s like he’s 5 sentences behind everything Aerial is saying 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@samplatt5918]

Ariel is the Don big respect to this guy does alot for the ufc and takes minimal credit, you are the g of ufc reporting ❤

[@mbaracka9859]

Ariel is a og much respect to both of ya

[@Treeezzz]

20:47 This is why Helwani is the best.

[@javadmahdavi8835]

wow mr helwani 🔥🔥🔥

[@klunerator6721]

My appreciation and respect for Ariel has increased significantly more after this. Only half way thru and it's a great interview. Yeah dude

[@blessembreaks]

its impossible to gave a Mt Rushmore of MMA fighters. The only feasible way is to have one for each era

[@andrewgriffin9244]

Great guest, never meddum

[@Mikebergen718]

Mountrushmore BJ PENN CHUCKLIDDEL 🤯🤯no mentions??? Wtff😂😂

[@mikeyyyyyy3312]

Steve can be a real jackass sometimes

[@parko3327]

Oooof promoting gambling's kinda shitty man, just my thoughts.

[@commandercody8511]

First time listener to this podcast because Ariel’s here, unfortunately I won’t be back again. Steve O seems to enjoy barreling over his guest to say something that lacks substance. Unfortunate

[@bandanaman8228]

Luke never ko Mike bisbing

[@Streamingfriendlyunitshifter]

Really dope episode

[@ninteniimelonjuice]

Jesus of Nazareth Bless America