Ariel Helwani Reacts to Mayhem Miller's Behavior on The MMA Hour

[@11sdownie]

this dude handled the situation so well, lot of respect to him

[@Chalk89]

Ariel Helwani actually seems genuine about this. That's unfortunate that such an incident occurred and you can tell that he has a personal relationship, not just a business relationship.

[@MrCholoPants3415]

Seemed like he was almost on the verge of tears tbh. I know he was out of breath, but seemed like he was choking up a little too. And it's understandable given how great of a guy Mayhem was (and probably still is, he's just lost).

[@truthtoken2853]

You handled that well Ariel. Respect, you are great at what you do

[@thebigtexas11]

he actually did not. Mahem to complete control of the interview and even Mahem reminded him he was on multiple occasions.

[@JustMarioBros]

So what exactly would you have done? Forced him to his seat? Spoke over him? Got loud? Kicked him out? This is why people respect Ariel, because not short fused to the point where he feels the need to "take control".

[@jackstrada5263]

Blake Rice No he didn't. The way to handle it would have been to respect the artistry of the character and play along.

[@abzi03]

@@jackstrada5263 The artistry?? Honestly I would worry if you are being genuine and cannot see that was a clear case of paranoid schizophrenia whether induced on his own or by drugs

[@dolean2277]

He almost turned Ariel into a Humus Paste with a side of sheesh Kebob.

[@Hrel88]

Ariel is easily the best MMA reporter, period. Tons of support Ariel, please keep it up. You're my favorite source for all things MMA. I really like the questions you ask and how you handle yourself in interviews. It's very impressive how well you organize your thoughts and roll with the unexpected; but still stay composed. Seriously, much props man. I'd put you in there with Randy and Chuck and Dana and Joe for helping take MMA mainstream.

[@geoffhenig7338]

Don’t forget Tito Ortiz. Huge early on MMA star that helped mainstream the sport.

[@PunchlineEverytime]

As a fan of Mayhem Miller, and also just as a human being in general, I really hope Mayhem gets some help.

[@yossiek97]

Ariel, best UFC journalist in my opinion.

[@tripp9442]

smoki Di good one... You're year late

[@LESH93D]

Yeaah i knoow.. I saw him gettin beaten up where the UFC went to berlin.. He was co-main but not impressed

[@LESH93D]

***** no not really but why he has profile pictru from him??? gtfoh

[@dakotasunday9435]

conor McGregor knocked you out +Dennis Siver

[@karlwright5847]

yes very respectful

[@mafiaclick86]

It sucks to see Mayhem like that. Depression and Anxiety often leads to depersonalisation. I think it's a good idea for him to spend some time off the spotlight. Time with his family or a close friend. He will be ok eventually, but he should put the time and effort into his recovery. Also, Ariel is a boss. Best MMA jounalist hands down.

[@No_Transitory]

Regardless of how people may feel about Ariel, some respect and edict needs to be shown. I thought Ariel handled this very well and gained my respect. You did well.. he’s lost his crap and it’s sad.

[@LoveSecurity]

Man you handled that quite well. The first time I've seen your show was the Mayhem episode. You've earned a sub. Sorry you had to go through that.

[@keithsa41]

Jason Miller is bi-polar.. People don't understand his mental state. He is on meds, he needs to get help and re-focus...

[@cndvd]

keithsa41 That is his problem ...meds. Why people believe in criminal prescription drugs is beyond me. Look how much it's "helping" him. Next thing you know he's going on a rampage shooting like all the rampage shooters ....all on meds.

[@cndvd]

What ? That what the internet is for....at least mine is accurate.

[@cndvd]

Go find out what meds he's on and when he started acting stupid, you'll see the relation...yes, it also could be getting pounded in his head too much, he is in the hurt-game. Eventually it hurts, if you got no defense. Too bad it is when he just got to the UFC...he could of done well.

[@rhythmisadancer8394]

keithsa41 Ariel should never have broadcast this interview. It was unnecessary for everyone involved.

[@T.K.KIRKLAND.]

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[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

He gon cry in the car.

[@getrich9828]

Haha

[@RobsRobotChannel]

Ariel or mayhem

[@getrich9828]

@@RobsRobotChannel forsure he meant ariel

[@LuigiTheItalian]

He does sound like he's about to cry but it's okay. Some guys are emotional, some guys are heartless douche bags with no emotions.

[@getrich9828]

@@LuigiTheItalian I seen the original, simp

[@calculus793]

"A little out a breath.... because Lucky Patrick chased me for 8 miles."

[@SmaddyT]

🤣🤣😂

[@kevinzarate7208]

😅😂

[@khav11]

hated him his first year but then i started to respect him, he does a good job.

[@pentin1production]

Much respect to Ariel Helwani, i just watched the interview and i dont know how he stayed Professional through this whole thing

[@DoomfistLiViD]

Ariel gained so much respect from me for that. amazing book.

[@XD18Felipe]

I can't imagine MMA today without Ariel Helwani LOL

[@darcyherbert1145]

Whys your head tiltedlike that in your profile pic felipe? It looks ridiculous😂

[@runeplate123]

@@darcyherbert1145 he’s taking a ANGLE PICTURE LIKE A CHICK 👩

[@orcanimal]

So weird to see Ariel emotional about this, you can tell he truly cares about people and he seems genuinely sad for Miller

[@erikgoodluck]

I'm glad Ariel talk the way he did. It sucks seeing the person you love battling addiction. I've been an addict before and we need a person like you to be around. I hope mayhem gets better.

[@popjones9741]

Ran down the street and is only slightly out of breath ? What a guy

[@willybigshow1042]

Pop Jones I don't get it. was that a joke?

[@eddie4973]

i like to think mayhem was chasing him around

[@madmatt6454]

@@MrCholoPants3415 zing

[@edwarddavis2630]

@@eddie4973 bingo

[@RobsRobotChannel]

I don't understand the original comment at all

[@ShMeatWad]

I looked up to Mayhem when I was growing up!! I would get bullied at school and go home and watch bully beatdown and how he would stand up to the bullies. Saying he too was bullied as a child. Him being an ass the way he is being now doesn't make him much better than the bullies

[@jamesrobin9961]

Your logic is compassionate and intelligent, I admirable 🙏🏻

[@LuMKimonos]

Ariel, you had a wonderful reaction to him and now, after all of this, that you are saying here, I see how great of a person you are, because you feel for other people's pains and not only for yourself or your show. I could see how disturbed you got, the same way that I did, because I also DO LOVE Mayhem Miller as a fighter/human... I am also upset and worried about him, but he will find his way, for sure. And you, GREAT JOB AND NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE. Following you now.

[@willyduu]

it was a shitty situation dude, glad you uploaded it though.

[@akamyaku]

i know it's an old video but huge respect to you, Ariel and Jason I hope you're well

[@JennaIce]

The reason why Jason acted this way was because he wanted to avoid being asked quiestions about his arrest and what not. He was embarassed. You can tell he was like having a panic attack over it and got pissed because he was asking him quiestions about himself, afraid of what he was going to ask.

[@jokur8935]

maybe

[@JennaIce]

Its painfully obvious. And I'm actually a fan of Mayhem. I can read people and emotions really easily. I swear I can see things most people don't. Even tho its right infront of your face.

[@jokur8935]

Jenna Ice its like spidey senses I have that too

[@JennaIce]

word.

[@thefelrider]

yes it's called dissociation

[@edes01]

I want to see Mayhem rebuild his career. I've been a fan of his for a long time. The MMA hour is a great platform to start that process. Hear things from his side and see him start to move forward.

[@mike41062]

I really feel bad for Jason Miller ("mayhem").. he was a great fighter, he also had a show called "bully beatdown" which I thought was AWESOME (look it up if you haven't seen it). He had a long career and his body is so effed up. He also has a lot of baggage he's carrying around since before he entered the MMA scene, and then after leaving the MMA life for so long- It's a total shock to your psyche, what do you do next? How do you become "normal" again after for SO many years, especially after playing the part of that crazy, wild guy who kicks ass.. it's gotta mess with your head and I'm sure could make you bi-polar or have schizophrenia.. yeah he's made some dumb mistakes, but who hasn't.. just because he's famous and the spotlight is on him at all times, every little mistake is a huge story and told to everyone. He looks real depressed and seems lost like he doesn't know what to do next or what path he should go down in life.. I think he needs a therapist... Also, I've ALWAYS hated Dana White- he's like a douche bag, manipulative, dictator who has gotten so high off the power he has over these fighters! I feel like they should form a union, without all of these incredibly talented fighters that he's a dick to that fight under the name "UFC" and make him rich , he would be a nobody- just another prick feeling self-entitled..

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

***** He's fine. He's doing better than you and I are.

[@breadispain]

Ariel Helwani is a great mma journalist. Glad to see you be successful, no doubt you've worked harder to get there than anyone else. They way you manage to handle delicate situations like these with utmost professionalism always impresses me.

[@mariomurillo5966]

it almost seems as ariel was about to cry..

[@ItsTheGordons]

great video man... you are the best out here man. .

[@selfwear]

Wow u really took that well .. He lives down the street from me in mission viejo ,the cops had a standoff with him...

[@milliamp]

Check wiki. Since this interview he has had major arrests and charges every year. He has been charged/convicted of domestic assault/battery. The next time he slips he'll do hard time.

[@kcorey11kc]

Did you ever get that orange shirt he stole off the table 🤣

[@bongzongify]

JASON *"METH-HAM"* MILLER

[@GuidoLikesPigs]

Thanks to everyone that helped answer my question. I apologize for asking a question totally unrelated to this video but the question came up as I was watching this. It turns out that I was specifically thinking of Brian Ebersole. He fought not long ago with with his chest hair shaved into the shape of an arrow pointing up. He gave up his neck multiple times and it seemed as if he was doing it on purpose, just to show off that they wouldn't put him to sleep. And they didn't. It was strange.

[@KulinBan777]

Ariel is a good guy, the best fukin journalist out there

[@KCwalksabout]

I totally agree with this. It's his job to ask questions that are relevant and that people want to hear. For my money I've only ever heard him be very respectful and it's tricky dealing with powerful characters who can be very off the wall a la Mayhem, Rampage etc. etc. and I think he does very well. I don't get why people like to rain hate on the guy, he's doing better than anyone else in that field

[@flashman81]

I always related to mayhem and looked up to him in a way, things like this change a lot of perspective on things

[@betunia98]

Man I hope Mayhem Miller is OK, I didn't like him at first but when i was watching him from fron row fighting Jake Shields he won me over by how much heart he showed. I realy hope he comes back stronger than ever.

[@MichaelCorradino]

I give you much respect for the way you handled that Ariel......Not sure if I would have been that nice in return.....WOW, WTF is wrong with him....

[@JM-ie5bp]

Michael Corradino ...Well I think you would have been just as nice, if not nicer than Ariel was, cause if you weren't then Mayhem's crazy ass would have probably stomped your head into he ground. lol.

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Michael Corradino I agree but I also don’t think he had a choice or mayhem would’ve possibly attacked him.

[@glxphic]

ariel hands down your one of the best interviewers ufc doesnt know how lucky they are.

[@sniperbrook82]

mayhem having a serious breakdown, so sad to see and hope he gets help.

[@burundianfamily2982]

sincere, honest, and humble Why isn't this man more respected? It's crazy these fighters have respect but they don't have respect to certain people :/

[@jsmith4293]

you don't know mma if you don't know Ariel Helwani

[@Rio50520]

He handled himself really well actually. He stayed confident, poised and professional throughout. I don't know what video you saw...

[@KrillinDay59]

What happened to Mayhem?

[@ghossst84]

So admirable Ariel. You've probably won some new fans with how you handled that.

[@ShaneMichaelSmith89]

1:46 I did get my green card

[@123Ahad]

Ariel, keep your chin up. Your show is about journalism and asking hard questions. Do not let a odd ball like Miller affect you. Always love your show, especially your fan interaction !

[@nubman5170]

This isn't where I parked my car?

[@bernalgp]

Ariel, you're a good journalist man. Cheers from Brazil

[@jeffreynapisa331]

Ariel, I appreciate your show and enjoy watching....I think what he did was completely disrespectful in his actions....I also hope the best for him and what he may be going through,but I do believe what he did he should have apologized to you personally and publicly....anyhow keep doing what your doing...keep up the great work sir!

[@anandngangbam11]

To this day i don't understand why everyone is always giving Ariel a hard time.. he does is job pretty well.. maybe they are jealous

[@DIETYDIE]

yeah aii

[@thewordsopinion]

Ariel, you're so composed, it's quite impressive!

[@eddieriviello]

Appreciate this response a lot Ariel. You always handle whatever situation gets thrown at you with class and respect. Much respect, and sorry this went down.

[@damianmiran]

i am from amsterdam and i have seen similair things like this drugs and emotional things are not good dammm mayhammmmmmm i hope everything is good whit him

[@uraharakisuke101]

Jason"Mayhem"Miller was one of the amazing being. It's so sad people didnt understand him and now we don't see from him anymore

[@nateaustin362]

Exactly

[@L0nn13_c0]

Ariel = stand up guy.

[@ybarrajoshua97]

lonnie333 yeah he would lit mayhem up

[@MrCholoPants3415]

@@ybarrajoshua97 My sides

[@adamrydawgg843]

People who say "Why feel sorry for mayhem" and "Hes a big boy now" and things like that have never seen someone hit rock bottom and become a addict on drugs, they have no control over their lives and that is when you help someone. What are we if we dont help someone when there down? Really hope he turns himself around.

[@yerPickle]

Like a reverse "Bully Beatdown"?

[@MChrisG7]

How are there so may comments when there are only 302 views? Seems like someone is using some aliases to post their bullsh*t. You're a great interviewer, Ariel. I'm surprised you were able to keep Mayhem/Patrick talking as long as you did without calling an end to the interviewer. You're always very intuitive in your questions and normally have no awkward pauses. This will be one to remember later in your career.

[@nateknight8415]

Mayhem Miller is the P4P best troll in MMA history

[@toc1cxpeterx]

no hes not he was acting like patrick dumbass

[@garbagetube5869]

nate knight Conor McGregor definitely holds that title, though Mayhem is a legendary troll

[@DaveWhoa]

Chael P Sonnen could make Millers trolling look like amateur hour if he wanted, but Chael unlike Tito is all class

[@seymourbutts1584]

nate knight Was he trolling when he had a drug induced schizophrenic psychotic breakdown and had a stand off with the cops inside his house?

[@stpbasss3773]

Dave Smith wtf your all over the place and don't make sense comparing Miller to sonnen then all the sudden your talking about Tito wtf

[@zackgrendel]

Another example of why the MMA community should be externally grateful to have Ariel covering our sport

[@morehn]

That interview made me want to cry. On a different note, why report about an embarrassing incident with someone? I think that's disgraceful. Some call it "reporting." No one needs to know that information about anyone else.

[@therainman7777]

I mean that’s just how a free and open society works. We have a free press, and if you break the law and you’re a public figure, the press is going to report on it and the public is going to find out.

[@morehn]

@@therainman7777 next time you tell the world about that embarrassing thing your wife did, and then she wants a divorce, remind her that it's a free country and you didn't violate any laws so she's obviously in the wrong.

[@JamesSale93]

He was doing it to prove a point with MMA fans. He cleared all of this up in his NYC interview!

[@jessecastillo9364]

Wow you did an amazing job handling that crazy ass dude! Good for you.

[@SFAVerdi]

I have nothing but respect for Ariel. I always have. People who shit on him really do need to just stop. The man goes through a lot of dumb shit in this crazy world of MMA and he's just about always never biased and completely legit all the time. He's not one of those pathetic ass journalists who just spew out negativity 24/7. Ariel is a great guy. I hope he reads this. You're the man, Ariel. You handle everything so maturely and you're the best at what you do.

[@alaykala04]

IMO Ariel should've played along with the character lol, he obvi wanted to bring up the church thing the first chance he got and Mayhem knew it

[@HoomanCan]

Way to go Ariel. That must have been a difficult thing to go through after your past with Mayhem as friends or quasi friends. It is obvious you care about him as a person and you did everything right in my opinion. RESPECT.

[@KurtOnoIR]

ariel you should have just played along and see where that went. I wanted to see how long he could continue to be Lucy Patrick. Im not sure he could have kept it up for the whole hour anyways lol.

[@vamtheanomaly]

I dont think a 29 wins, 9 losses and 1 no contest is a pretty far from falling short on fighting sir. The other things you said about him I respect as that can be opinion and we all have one.

[@ugk4ever]

Miller reminds me of stevo when he hit bottom.

[@Purplegt22]

I used to think dislike Arial but he has taken alot of shit from these fighters. He always handles it like a man and jokes it off. You are a good dude and i am impressed by how you handle yourself.

[@dolamike584]

I want to hear your moms reaction, im sure she was upstairs hearing that. Yikes!

[@NoahDancaster]

I hadn't seen the interview until recently and man was it weird and bizarre. I feel sorry for the guy, since that's not how a sane and rational person acts. I'm glad Ariel covered the event in this video.

[@crankatorium]

perfect statement. hilarious.

[@fanimej]

Fair pont. Do you think "mayhem" will explain this or just let it slip? The same with his church antics, was that just the preview into his meltdown and the continuation on the mma hour or was he playing an act there also.

[@kingofmonra]

If you're out of breath why didn't you wait untill you got your breath back before starting the video?

[@andrewnorris485]

They do the show live

[@impossibleisjustanopinion9898]

He's not that smart to have some water 1st!!!

[@jamesfischer8667]

What? Water would help with cramps and being able to run long distances but not with breathing.

[@theduvaloutlaw]

nobody wants to be mayhems friend right now,,thats a hard person to be. props for standing by him even when he showed out on your show. your a good dude ariel.

[@tonedef11]

Publicity stunt!

[@XD18Felipe]

Yeah Ariel .. we feel very sorry about what happened in the past day and appreciate very much how u reacted for the situation ... ur the man .. Cheers..

[@draknininaj]

conor is a god

[@SuperEroticJesus]

+Conor McGoat Sure that relates to this video.

[@SuperEroticJesus]

Benedict Cumberbatch But its so fun.

[@danaunleashed805]

Lmao

[@draknininaj]

13 seconds

[@draknininaj]

benedict cannot handle the pressure

[@Max-ek3tt]

Ariel you've won me over, you're a fantastic guy and i wish great things for you man, you tried to help the guy, i'll be the first to admit you do cause a bit of shit between fighter, however i respect the way you handled the situation and i wish you look in your career mate.

[@Sexybeast13989]

I'm a huge, huge Mayhem Miller fan and have been watching him since he was in Icon Sport when I was eight years old. Watching that interview was crushing. I feel like I grew up with him, yeah he was just a fighter but its true. I mean I've been watching him forever so seeing him go from that to this was horrible. I mean I didn't even want to call myself a fan of his after seeing that interview. He needs help and he needs it now, and I want old Mayhem to come back

[@AnAverageSkeptic]

Never been a big fan of Ariel Helwani, but I don't think many people could sit thru that and not lose composure. Have to respect the professionalism.

[@MewtwoShadow]

Ariel, i'm very proud that you kept your composure. Very professional. You didn't deserve to directly hear what mayhem said.

[@MBautonomy]

Airel, you're a professional. You did the best anyone could have.

[@franktank1744]

I think Ariel deserves some more respect. He ask questions to fighters that are antaginising and seemingly condescending but sometimes u gotta ask those questions. at least he cares about the athletes personally.

[@superjacob62]

Him getting cut from the UFC effected him big time.. Poor guy

[@russellboyd1924]

Your such an inspiration mate. I wonder where mayhem went wrong. He was a great person. Something flipped a switch. Seems to me like self hate projected onto the world. Poor guy. Very troubled

[@deandeany911]

I agree . Definite mental illness imo. He's under the influence also. The interviewer did a great job. Kept it calm. Apart from the mayhem bit 🤣🤣

[@breakdancerQ]

I watched it and I take it back. I didn't like what he did but he apologized for it and showed he's a cool guy!

[@Punisher13LukaBoyka]

ariel has transformed from a funny interviewer into a serious MMA journalist

[@67silverhazey]

10 years ago this did not happen 10 years ago

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

Ariel understands the business and is entertaining on many levels and i respect his approach to all things MMA. Great Job Ariel.

[@h4lfr1c4n2]

9yrs later and I still think you could’ve called him Jason instead of mayhem. Enabling an ego.

[@CRhysGray]

Congrats bra, kept your composure and handled the situation well.

[@TkoPunches]

You have computers up there?

[@bobsaget832]

Ariel- that was a little frightening Ariel 3 minutes later- I was not frightened

[@imshillgates]

The only sad part was you not willing to play along.

[@footballfanatic09]

Was it not live on the radio? Why not post the video? It was already heard. Mayhem is the one that is totally nuts.

[@TheAka777]

Wait what happened in the studio ?