Ariel Helwani Responds To Paddy Pimblett’s Latest Comments Before UFC 282 And More - MMA Fighting

[@iamDBA1]

10-7. Not as bad as a beatdown as the first one, but Paddy has been on the ropes for two straight rounds now. Even Yamasaki would've stopped this by now

[@DotaHelm]

Good one xD

[@ApocalypticSigns]

Outside of this channel does anyone care? Honestly?

[@tinypenismcgee6293]

@@ApocalypticSigns why would it matter if people care? I’m able to have my own opinions.

[@stansteward5407]

Judges still gone give paddy the decision

[@Dr_Evil_Genius]

Mark Smith would have jumped in after the first 2 strikes landed.

[@jonoharper4729]

Paddy's fall from grace is the inverse equivalent of Paulo Costa's redemption story.

[@Cryptum404]

Paddy really is disliked by everyone now.

[@emankcin1334]

Literally man

[@markfourtwenty9897]

@@Cryptum404 you mean everyone sane coz I still see decent amount of dillussional fans still backing him up..

[@TheJimFear]

Haha. Yes! Wasn’t big on Costa previously, but love him now. Dude is hilarious

[@BrianGarcia-kc4vi]

Paulo just a genuine funny ass dude 😂

[@sendflowrs]

“You say ‘F*** the tories’ but you’re sitting in front of Dana White, who if he was a brit, would be a tory.” One of the best points you’ve ever made Ariel. Never even thought about it like that before.

[@stanneh1978]

This line was solid gold.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

Exactly.

[@modano182]

I doubt he'd be a Tory given they are essentially Labour at this point.

[@jasonahdjfhsdfg]

@Timmy Labour are worse than the Tories. Both are awful but Labour and Kier Starmer are far far far worse than the Tories. Labour will destroy this country if they get in power.

[@JoshBlanksby]

@@modano182 Well given the options, they're the closest he'd get in this country to republican.

[@Faithless2023]

10-6 helwani i can’t believe paddy ruined his reputation THIS FAST.

[@BigballsTerrence]

He's honestly brain-dead man. Paddy was the kid in the UK who got put in special classes in school to help him. He's so dumb it's comical lol. Ariel comes with facts. Paddy comes with what? Words?

[@doriancopper4913]

Seriously

[@sanderson9338]

If you come after the King don't miss.

[@ApocalypticSigns]

Not sure too many people outside of Ariel’s fandom will care tbh.

[@sanderson9338]

@@ApocalypticSigns oh well I disagree but I'm just a homeless cat doing a weekend shift on the dishes

[@omar_ali_000]

The funniest part of his post fight interview was when he shouted "WHO'S A HYPE TRAIN?? WHO'S A F*CKIN HYPE TRAIN?!" After a performance where he conclusively proved to everyone that he is indeed a hype train.

[@jamespaul6315]

😂 this cracked me up. I like paddy, even still after hes acted shitty, hes only human. But acting like he won clear is delusional.

[@foundnotlost]

He was trying to get

[@missk9273]

Fight of the night 🤣

[@altanmandragoran4235]

I didn’t know all this drama was going on, and came into the fight supporting him. But damn even as a fan, I was like what?! I was waiting for Dana to call out the rubbish judges but… what made it worse was when he said he had no doubt he won 😂🤣 did you see Joe’s face!?

[@dannyp-ufc8883]

He started with, "wasn't even close lad" then said it was fight of the night 😂

[@sportsfan_91]

Never have I seen a fighter destroy his reputation in such quick fashion. It's such a shame.

[@folksurvival]

Why is it a shame?

[@Leftfield2k7]

@@folksurvival Because deep down I think Paddy is actually a decent person, unfortunately he has allowed the success and fame go to his young head, he has become very arrogant and cocky ! If he had decent people around him someone would have advised him to wind his neck in, warning him that he's in danger of ruining his brand/name. I'm certainly no longer a fan and actually wanted him to lose the fight as he seriously needed humbling !!

[@BennosCamaro]

Definitely not a shame. Dude is a doofus

[@marlaqfromyearone6951]

Khamzat kinda did whe he missed weight and than dove on holland when he went for the fist bump at the start.

[@otisahmed3616]

@@marlaqfromyearone6951 difference is Khamzat does and will continue to fight at top tier level

[@jamesm2631]

Paddy has always been annoying. People dogged on Ariel, and maybe he gets overlooked being just a reporter, but this guy gets all the respect, because he stands up for himself in a world where he will run into trained professional fighters. Good on him. As for Paddy, have fun being destroyed by the little reporter you thought you could bully.

[@danewoods4712]

Influencer* lol According to Paddy

[@culturehit5558]

@@danewoods4712 Content Creator*

[@danewoods4712]

@@culturehit5558 lol that’s it I knew it was something that tried to diminish Heelwani’s credibility

[@agreberag]

Why doesn't Ariel pay fighters for interviews?

[@GuyCoyle]

@@agreberag because he is an employee..it isn’t his business

[@Astrohhh]

I think I can speak for many many people when I say that it was a beautiful sight seeing how many people flipped over and supported you these past few days Ariel. You handled all that BS like a boss, and did it with professionalism and class. 10-6 Helwani.

[@zeitgeistrat]

This guy ^ took the words out of my mouth. Very impressive stuff tbh. Notes taken.

[@merle4514]

I can’t believe how many believe that Ariel is nice genuine guy that cares so much for the fighters, like this guy isn’t putting on an act, this guy loves the drama, he’s a true weasel journalist who manipulates the fighters into believing he cares so much all so that they will go to him first, then he loves the drama and jumps all over trying to bash anyone who calls him out, true pos, imo

[@lefthandedfork3337]

I’m not sure a 10-6 is possible in one rd

[@MrBlackrichie]

@@zeitgeistrat Ariel is the goat

[@Mindmap-Blueprint]

@@merle4514 look for some help

[@shredd2482]

"when money in your hands it's good, when money into your mind it's bad" - Khabib

[@pippensculps]

See Paddy? This is what winning a fight looks like

[@pedromunoz5630]

It's why jake canceled the challenge. He seen the machine banish Jarod Gordon. By beating up the hype machine. Peep game jake is silent 🤫.

[@jrghays46]

sick burn, bro.

[@jamesgordon177]

@@klatts863 Katie has the banter of a dying child lmaooooo

[@Christinax1211]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nmcmatic]

😂😂😂😭

[@franciscofeest6691]

I love how Ariel is like a normal dude in a sea of bombastic pro fighters and he stands his ground using his brain and courage.

[@sillesrepa8249]

Normal??? He decides who he thinks is worth interviewing. He said it in this video. He is a damn reporter. Why is he convinced he is more important than the fighters? He's delusional and narcisistic.

[@Inyourbox-kr5uf]

Fr

[@michaelbuettner1487]

What ?? Are you for real? Open your eyes genius can’t you see this a win win for the slimeball Ariel, pigs like to get dirty you wanna lay down with Ariel? He livings in the mud

[@alex_ubas7777]

This dude Ariel funny af 😂

[@schism6976]

🎶Mr Lover Lover 🎶

[@user-rp2xo1me4u]

I remember times where Ariel wasn't liked by most of the MMA community at all, I'm glad we're at a time where people truly recognise how important this man has been for the coverage of this sport.

[@Team_Banchamek]

He’s always been liked by most, not the other way round

[@user-rp2xo1me4u]

@@Team_Banchamek nah it didn't feel like that early 2010 days man he used to get alottt of stick

[@ronan8834]

​@@Team_Banchamekhes always had people running him down and making fun of him. The man has truly worked hard an can't even go to events anymore. Dana is a scumbag sometimes the fact he hasn't attempted to talk to ariel since the falling out is just sad

[@jking0.o121]

Theres some clips that make him look bad but he's definitely an asset to the community. As important as Chael Sonnen is.

[@AstroDaDad]

Yeah and tbh that’s when he had access to the UFC , ever since he’s been “banned” , he’s been the most complete journalist in the game

[@Rippleshanks]

Paddy just can't shut up. He's making this so much worse for himself

[@catrionaaaaaaaa]

This is the problem with playing the bravado card, you can’t back down, you have to double down - it’s a double or nothing approach to life and it’s looking like a nothing for Pads

[@garyhillman4993]

He s a money grabbing little shister from a UK fan of his

[@pedromunoz5630]

Turns out losing is a actual win for the laddy

[@michaelbuettner1487]

Paddy’s right, Ariel started this crap now cries victim soy boy

[@taiiiz3969]

Maybe chael was right, maybe Paddy really is just kinda dumb?

[@simondalton8295]

Well done Ariel. You did something that the judges couldn’t do - let Paddy know that he lost.

[@poppad1187]

Simply well said

[@charlesselby3559]

Boom, mic drop

[@Bricktop2023]

Helwani ruined a big announcement at UFC200. He purposely waited for the ufc to go live on ppv and then 1hour before the scheduled lesnar announcement sneaky helwani had to share the news to everyone via Twitter. Two reasons why he did it.. Financial gain and to spite Dana white. It caused a lot of issues inside the ufc resulting in people losing there job. Some people would call that poor journalism but most people know it was a nasty scum bag move. Lesnar hasn’t spoken to helwani since

[@beauaIloevv]

paddy won, *cry about it*

[@jatsi1467]

@@beauaIloevv get off youtube immediately and go outside, relax your mind

[@lawrenceforsley3411]

It’s amazing how little time it took to expose Paddy. Not only is he a liar, he has little character as proved by his antics after the Gordon fight. It was cringey to say the least watching him literally beg Dana for a fight of the night bonus after he lost in one of the more boring fights of the night. There are a lot of former fans, like me, looking forward to his soon to be downfall.

[@needps5701]

I stopped liking paddy after what he said about the Georgian people!!!

[@cartwright77]

totally agree, i saw a list of scorecards from the media , like 20 media ppl, and ALL had gordon winning, every single one.....he lost!!!! atleast come out and say you can do better and it was a close fight, but he came out like he CLEARLY won easy.....hes a clown, do NOT see him being a top 5 fighter at all, MAYBE top 10 but even that who knows. he just doesnt seem like a top 10 guy right now

[@kol9382]

Don't understand the Paddy hype at all. Conor sized ego but he fights like me pissed 🍻

[@boosterkidrg]

@@needps5701 Same...I became a Topiura fan after that...Now that guy I believe is the real deal

[@acct5910]

Thank you Ariel for knocking Paddy down a few pegs. The judges clearly won’t let him lose.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

He is going to get knocked out spectacularly if he doesn't improve

[@Tasunka_Nightwolf]

@@theoutsiderjess1869 he's very lucky he didn't fight ilia tepuria because he would have gotten destroyed within 1 round 2 at Max before he gets finished

[@Tasunka_Nightwolf]

@@theoutsiderjess1869 the only reason reason he outshined because he was given fame but skill wise he's levels below

[@paulkendrick4153]

@@theoutsiderjess1869not a chance he is a beast

[@paulkendrick4153]

@@Tasunka_Nightwolflol nope Paddy would sub him

[@brianwoo1594]

Paddy is now 0-3 in last 7 days. Losing twice to Ariel by KO both times.

[@discoshrew7403]

Love to see the community almost to a man standing behind Ariel and it’s nice to hear fighters have his back behind the scenes as well! The man is a diamond in the rough. A true beacon for our community.

[@HandsomeBastard]

Our community needs more vegetables than bacon, just saying...

[@devondetroit2529]

@@HandsomeBastard ?

[@idhatemet00]

@@devondetroit2529 r/whoosh

[@devondetroit2529]

@@idhatemet00 ?

[@NC-ck5oj]

Ariel is the conscience of MMA

[@ayeemm3345]

The fact he going back to back is muscle flex at this point. You can love paddy before this but it’s hard when you go head-to-head with someone like Ariel. The goat 🐐

[@jamespaul6315]

Ask brenda. He got drone striked harder than paddy 😂

[@lukemurray4950]

@@jamespaul6315 with more precision than the Israeli defense force 😂

[@joedavidson6556]

I don’t care for either one myself.

[@randall7853]

@@joedavidson6556 they both are acquired taste, and I lack patience lol

[@randall7853]

@@aremedyfrosty Who is a better MMA journalist?

[@Tombcfc860]

Can't believe Paddy lost to Jared Gordon and Ariel Helwani in the same week

[@davidgenovesi7327]

Ariel you’re a bloody inspiration. Showing your true colours after all these years, always on the high road but enough is enough! Love your work and dedication to the sport

[@SteveAustin-mo2ve]

@@emjay3066 is that you Paddy?

[@MrOpportunity45]

@@emjay3066 😢

[@Mastoloni1]

Here lays Paddy Pimblett's fame, and career (2021-2022). Someone get the body bag. Ariel, still undefeated! Thank you again for everything you do Ariel!

[@sfhhdgjj8440]

Ariel helwani is too real for Paddy. He just defended himself against a bully and come off so much better flawless victory

[@escandon785]

You mma fans gotta shut up about bullying .. that's all you guys do is bully behind a little screen ..

[@ppo2424]

Bullies pick on defenseless people, nobody Paddy has picked on is defenseless

[@rowan6207]

Paddy really said he was tryna link as a friend what a horrific liar 😂

[@mrcherrytits]

Rowan you are such a flirt.

[@Hugo-and-Persia]

Paddy screaming to Dana "fight of the night" was the icing on the cake for me!

[@dannytran1587]

Out of everything, THAT was the icing? 😂 He’s so obnoxious.

[@Gorgonzola0987]

Rogan

[@chimp610]

I know so cringe "Dana! ....Dana! Begging for scraps like some spoiled brat starved for attention

[@hamzazmamri5027]

Doctor stoppage!!

[@JimmySlacksack]

I thought the Rogan 'joke' was bad but yeah that pathetic screaming to Daddy Dana was the lowest

[@stevenmishos]

Paddy: it's weird Ariel was so bothered by this. Every reasonable person: being lied about is bothersome.

[@Checv]

It’s even funnier because you can tell paddy is the one that’s really pissy about it. He’s been thinking it about for a year since it’s happened and is still crying on interviews

[@johnkennedy9222]

"If you come at the king you better not miss" Ariel is cruising this one. RIP Paddy

[@nickcallcutt8253]

At this point it’s like Ariel has taken paddy’s soul

[@Cryptum404]

Paddy’s fall from grace is exceptional

[@ProfessuhLemon]

@@Cryptum404 Unfortunately I don't think there's been much of a fall outside of the internet. He was getting quite a few cheers on Saturday despite it all.

[@thomassmith6638]

@@ProfessuhLemon *fortunatley

[@TheFinishedArticle]

@@ProfessuhLemon Im not afraid of the internet

[@ApocalypticSigns]

@@ProfessuhLemon the internet? You mean Ariel’s Reddit / KZbin page? No one cares about Ariel.

[@Dariusz1705]

The judges may have gotten it wrong but Ariel got a clear 10-7

[@chrisheld684]

So what exactly happened between them two?

[@TheLebronOfCooking]

@@chrisheld684 highschool drama

[@Demane69]

@@TheLebronOfCooking If high school drama is a public attack on your professional integrity and career. Your empathy is lacking. You may need to take a break from the internet.

[@ml191]

I'm not really the biggest fan of Ariel but you have to give the guy credit he's face to face with professional fighters who could easily snap you in half and he still sticks to his guns and doesn't back down

[@kiwidaze2088]

Of course just because some is stronger than you and could beat you up. Does not give them the right to not be spoken out against and held to account.

[@jb6368]

Ariel flew to Dublin years back to interview Conor etc and one of the greatest interviews ever and no rebate involved. That says it all.

[@robertdoyle9180]

Ariel’s low key loving every second of this Paddy drama, the exposure, post fight comment, all receipts he pulled. He eating this ish up

[@anthonydelgrosso4818]

Do you blame him I'm loving it and I'm not even involved lol

[@Jason21012]

If it gets views, it gets play lol

[@gabrielbollant8836]

Hey, thanks for this. I'm not a Paddy fan, and I didn't even know Ariel before this, but there is definitely more here than the comments say. I think Ariel is the more mature here out of the two, but both parties are pickin' fights and needing apologies. Paddy is like a chihuahua, and Ariel is like a fox.

[@SeanSullyy]

Between the Ariel stuff, the despicable performance, and the delusional post fight nonsense (claiming the fight wasn’t even close), Paddy ruined his hype in a weekend. Just like that. Not only did he ruin his hype, he’s destroyed his fan base. People simply don’t like the guy, everyone is officially annoyed with him.

[@staytrue5307]

But yet his subscribers keep going higher.

[@tylerbaxter4199]

@@staytrue5307 people love to hate

[@staytrue5307]

@@tylerbaxter4199 yeah making him richer, the logic of those people 🙄

[@user-686hs-77]

Yet every video about the man garners more views, more clicks than ever before. He said yonks ago that any publicity is good publicity. There will be more eyes on his next fight than any of his fights prior💸

[@HughJaneis]

I’m not annoyed with him he lied and then had a lackluster fight you guys just worship Ariel and can’t wait to say 10-4 Helwani.

[@david9TR]

Damn Ariel. Started watching your interviews back in the day, and to see the evolution from dealing with rampage, to what you've become. It's inspiring to all of us who love the sport, but dislike the people in charge

[@bootlegnjack]

This is minor leagues after dealing with Rampage 💯

[@jaydaniels6172]

Miss the Rampage days. Hilarious

[@Eventual-Visitor]

I have to admit that ol' Ariel evolved from a thin skin emotional whining MMA reporter into a though skin professional reporter with a good pair of balls and a rational brain to go with them. Good for him and to MMA.

[@ayo30s]

Yo!!! On Point Like An Arrow, 👊🏾🦁🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@CapTin0bvious]

For the first time in history, a 👃 is actually not claiming victimhood for no reason at all, which is what they usually do

[@jptvi1]

Just gained so much respect for Ariel! Stand up for yourself young man. Love it!

[@garycarr2885]

Absolutely nailed it with the Dana White tory comment. The most staggering contradiction of all 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ElectricityNow]

Love your work Ariel! What a shame to see Paddy disgracing himself this way Glad you’re standing up to the bullies as we all should

[@BlueSkullFish]

@madj7120lmao paddy alt, you’re all over this comment section. The nose knows buddy

[@darrensteele3365]

This sucks brother. All weekend I've been trying to fight Paddy's corner. I'm from Liverpool so I tend to try stay loyal as long as possible. But its clear this is all on Paddy's feet. You keep being you and you'll come out the other side better for it. You've earned a fan in me. ✌️

[@heirsofthekop4238]

tory rat

[@Bot-rp7rj]

Paddy's a bum so is Ariel

[@Correction294]

It’s quite amazing how quickly Paddy has managed to lose a large following. It was clear he lost to Gordon but getting the decision was not his fault. That being said, his failure to admit it was a close fight or the fact he got a little lucky makes him quite hard to like. He needs to change his ways quickly or he will have an inevitable loss and won’t get an opportunity to become relevant again.

[@PiglipsMaximus]

When you have the peoples heart it’s very easy to break it.

[@AlpineTreeCare]

He’s shown his true colours ( mostly brown around the nose) and as such is irrevalent.

[@gazza3623]

Lost a following in america where u turn on your own fighters in a heartbeat, most other country’s never turn on they’re fellow countrymen

[@josephjohnson1464]

@@gazza3623 It’s sad because I can’t even count how many times the MMA community has hyped someone up and then quickly tore them down. All because they lost a fight or didn’t react the way the so called fans expected them to. It’s weird and pitiful

[@hereshoping6992]

He will be smashed by any top 10

[@JRDStv]

How awkward was paddy’s joke to Joe Rogan about paying for the interview

[@roonz2140]

It was completely uncomfortable 😫

[@hadeskiller1]

Rogan playing dumb was an instant classic.

[@williamstewart506]

It was cringe

[@imadesentana8673]

I cringed

[@craigsimpson3901]

Nearly as toe curling as him asking Dana for 50 grand bonus,while he was trying to ignore him hahah

[@AndyBiz10]

Top notch as always Ariel. Nothing but class, despite these individuals trying to drag you down to their low level. Much respect as always. Congrats on 13!

[@suj1201]

Paddy can’t understand why Ariel is getting support. Paddy can’t understand why people think Gordon won. “Paddy’s a little bit stupid.” -Chael Sonnen

[@FaultyCitizen]

It's narcissism, the need to control the environment and everyone in it, they tell lies and believe it, and if anyone disagrees they are wrong. His mask has slipped and we all see it. Popularity is more important to him than anything. Weak character and egomaniac on steroids. 10-7

[@Titans2138]

I have the same thought as Uncle Chael. I've been saying that he just seems like a dumb guy.That's fine, not everyone is a genius but the problem is that he's stupid and stubborn. He couldn't be more unlikeable at this point. Maybe he can be like a floyd mayweather where people want to see him fight just to see him lose. Of course, Gordon beat him, but everyone wants to see get KO'd now, or atleast I do lol.

[@alugificator]

Nah everyone supports Paddy - we're all just bots, bro.

[@thru_and_thru]

He’s definitely not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[@SherLock55]

@@thru_and_thru Definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[@davidmcalevey6465]

Thanks Ariel , Everyone knows we need people like you to keep MMA , The Ufc and fighters honest and on their toes. Fighting popularity wouldn't exist without it

[@afgankidd00]

@Mad J Ariel is airing personal stuff because Paddy is lying about personal stuff and besmirching Ariel's character

[@Bricktop2023]

Since his contract didn’t get renewed Ariel has turned into nothing more than a bitter MMA content creator. 💰💰💰

[@Bricktop2023]

@Mad J completely agree 👏

[@dyl-7529]

@Mad J How much did Paddy pay you to write this comment mate?

[@marklemus3634]

This is crazy. The only reason I knew who Paddy was before he got to the UFC was because of Ariel. He had Paddy and Molly on the show long ago and was a fan.

[@wasupfool5692]

Paddy has shown what kind of man he really is in the last few days, and people don't like it

[@smk8251]

Agreed.

[@twm1423]

He's a floppy haired little boy who's whole personality is based on him being a down to earth straight talking hard working liverpool lad. He's so dull

[@Stupidstoner]

Yep he's a true scouser proper victim's those bin dippers scousers are famously know as theives the gordon fight is a proper example haha

[@beauaIloevv]

casuals still not understand he’s playing a heel and does this to sell tickets. he gets more clout. he’s laughing at you 🤡😂

[@vivysimp5230]

@@beauaIloevv He's laughing at you too 🤦‍♂️

[@dominiclawson4058]

Even more now than ever Ariel is needed in MMA and I hope he as a journalist digs very deeply into what is happening in the company/MMA in general and Paddy is now apart of that. So standing up for himself in this moment is the best thing that can happen. Keep on going Ariel, don’t let the likes Danna, Paddy and others try and sideline you.

[@buffysummers2929]

So proud of you for sticking up for the truth, holy brother. I love how you are not against him and how you’re so willing to let bygones be bygones… but you’re not willing to let the lies flourish.

[@TheChilator]

Respect how Ariel calmly speaks when defending himself in an organized way, telling the story of what really happened with evidence Oh dear Paddy the Saddy 😅

[@plain-bagel]

Ariel's colleagues should be fact-checking Paddy to his face and not letting him lie in their interviews; that is true journalism. The chasm between Ariel's professionalism and that of these other MMA journalists couldn't be wider.

[@sebastiansebbysebas]

Brian Stann coming in like the American Hero he is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@markwatson5995]

We got you Ariel, been watching you since 2008. Objective, insightful and always ask great questions!

[@Bot-rp7rj]

He's wrong constantly

[@kingjamesfromthekingjamesbible]

@@Bot-rp7rjWell he isn’t wrong this time. Paddy is wrong

[@princet131]

Can't believe he didn't learn his lesson, you'll win the war of words every time.

[@dug8377]

Paddy seems incredibly stupid

[@gunit3333]

Ariel definitely deserves his own bobble head on his desk, definitely a legend of the sport 💯

[@RamboSambo2350]

Not only did he alienate a huge section of hardcore fans, he also got exposed as being a mid tier fighter.

[@kingk7884]

Not even mid tier, jared Gordon is his ceiling. He'll absolutely get murked by someone like drew dober

[@kevinyoshida3586]

Paddy the saddy fatty is almost a mid tier fighter lol watch the Ufc feed him more tomato cans to keep the hype train going!! Choo choo mudder fookers!! 🚂

[@bryangan2224]

Jared Gordon is a mid tier fighter. Paddy is just bad. I mean, look at that striking on display, it was so awful that it was almost physically painful to witness. You're a professional fighter, could you make SOME effort not to have worse boxing form than ME? I train once a week for the past 6 years and have never competed, hardly even spar nowadays.

[@Palaecro]

I genuinely think his team is VERY aware they have a short window of time to push Paddy before it all blows up. So him and his team are trying to squeeze every penny out of this hype job before he gets smashed.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

Like Till.

[@ahighshowdownthrowdown6128]

100%

[@AHouston06]

Probably

[@lukaCOOKIE]

@@JohnSmith-yd5wqtill actually showed promos though, he legit looked champ material for a time. Paddy has never looked good or even close to ufc champ material.

[@isaacbmx7821]

@@lukaCOOKIE took the words out my mouth till made it to a title shot paddy isn't touching top 15

[@Bennybot90]

No reason to apologize for being long winded, kuddos for standing up and defending yourself. You explained your side great and clearly.

[@iAPlayMakerZ]

This whole situation made me like Ariel 10x more. Bros passionate about the ufc, Paddy would be so lucky that someone even gives a damn about this situation as much as Ariel does.

[@UpdoggWhattt]

Also, gotta love the story about Brian Stann standing up for Ariel and threatening to knock Paddy’s manager out, after he repeatedly bumped into Ariel at a bar while drunk. Can you imagine if Brian Stann is in your face, threatening to knock you out??? 😳

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

Brian Stan is a champion 💪

[@frankzappa951]

@@thesatisfiedcustomer4869 Warrior.

[@hughroberson]

Brian Stann is a great man

[@ayou4525]

Always been a good guy Stan the man

[@UpdoggWhattt]

@@ayou4525 Definitely one of the best men to ever have stepped foot in the octagon. Honestly, I was a little shocked hearing him threaten to knock some dude out, but it just makes him even more of a bad ass. Like all good dudes, he probably HATES bullies, and that guy picking on nice guy Ariel must’ve really pissed him off. Brian Stann is an American Treasure.

[@angelramos656]

Ariel don't be surprised by the love from the fans and fighters. Your honesty and integrity are what sets you apart. We appreciate your work and you have helped the sport grow 🙏 your work is impeccable 👌 much love and respect.

[@jaiea7280]

This entire ordeal only further reflects how impactful and respected you are. Great job!!!

[@draakmanz]

this entire bash on ariel thing started when ariel asked nick diaz why he was late to fight week back in 2013. and dana couldnt handle himself anymore

[@simonking689]

Only time I was anti Ariel was the Nick Diaz interview from early doors, other than that he's solid. Patrick vs the hangman, see what the I can't be knocked cause I'm a scouse is really about. Prrriccclllk

[@draakmanz]

@@simonking689 i think thats more nick diaz being anti social as ariel being a d*ck. there is only a handfull of people that dont like ariel and a dozen do like him. so yeah theres always haters u know

[@jeremychurch5683]

The reason he waited a year to bring it up is because it was never an issue, once he had Dana across from him on a podcast he knew if he talked crap about you it would score brownie points with the boss, it’s so obvious what he’s doing.

[@CaptainUncle1836]

Well said man 👏

[@keiththompson4721]

Ariel has always been the only media member to speak for the fans and ask questions about the inconsistencies in the organization.

[@emankcin1334]

10-7 Helwani, I feel like the fame has really gone to Paddy's head as of lately, when he first joined the UFC the fights and promotion he was doing just seemed more natural and fun, now it seems like he is just trying to force himself to be a good promoter to get rich quick instead of just being himself. Especially after his fight with Jared how he thought he clearly won that fight, he was still trying to get fight of the night and promote himself even more which I mean as UFC fighter you should be doing those things, however people respect the truth and the truth is that fight was way closer than he thought and he didn't have the nuts to admit that. Even Suga Sean, one of the sports biggest fighters in terms of promotion after his fight was like yea idk if I won that fight or what but I'll have to go watch it back, now that is the truth, and I think a lot of people respected him for not being like Paddy saying he clearly won that fight, he knew that was a close fight and admitted to it like an honorable fighter. It is going to get interesting when Paddy has to face some real competition....

[@vsingh8078]

To put it simple, Paddy's a typical wht person from Liverpool with a big mouth and a chip on his shoulder which isn't warranted

[@korlu01]

Paddy says he not only won but won all 3 rounds! And yes he’s a celebrity first and a fighter second. Have you seen his KZbin channel? Millions of views! Which hey I respect the hustle but what you do in the octagon is for all to see and the judges might give you a win but that doesn’t do anything in terms of the public’s perspective. He is actively tanking his fandom.

[@chrisheld684]

So what happened between him and Helwani?

[@emankcin1334]

@@ethnicalbert That seems like a likely scenario

[@emankcin1334]

@@korlu01 I agree completely! In the eye of the public his stock has certainly tanked this week. Also yea I checked out his KZbin channel and he does pretty good numbers over there, and the fact he slandered Ariel for being a "content creator", dude should look in a mirror

[@catchthisfire]

the way paddy kept begging dana to give him a fight of the night bonus 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BrickFlairMMA]

And didn’t get it

[@catchthisfire]

@@BrickFlairMMA i like how dana says "EVERYBODY WHO FINISHED THEIR FIGHT GETS A BONUS"

[@chrisp.3461]

That was completely pathetic and he should be completely embarrassed. He was hoping to cash in on his brown nosing session with Dana.

[@tottenham2294]

Same way the 18 year old begged for 50g’s dumbass they all beg for a bonus

[@catchthisfire]

@@chrisp.3461 yup he thinks theyre buddies but dana just looking for his next money printing machine since he knows mcgregor is finished

[@twobirdsstonedatonce]

I found it hilarious that he says "He had no interest in being my friend, he only saw me as pounds and dollar signs" and wasn't referring to Dana White LOL

[@Nimtrix]

Dana White was never my friend

[@michaelbuettner1487]

Ariel the leech is way worse, been using fighters since day one

[@jannikmaurer2231]

@@michaelbuettner1487 paddy nutrider

[@cdb5001]

@@michaelbuettner1487 ok, sure Dana.

[@michaelbuettner1487]

@@cdb5001 log out ariel ….too obvious

[@simps104]

“I’m as petty as they come” love that! 😂💪

[@pickelteets]

Rogan's "no sell" was the most brutal thing that has happened in the octagon lol

[@jamespaul6315]

The only time rogans ever landed a blow in an mma enviroment

[@bringinthedope5929]

When was this and what does it mean?

[@beeeps]

@@bringinthedope5929 I assume it is a reference to Joe Rogan interviewing Paddy after his controversial decision win at UFC 282 last weekend. Paddy made a joke about "how much are you paying me for this interview" and Joe Rogan just kind of smiled and didn't say anything. I think "no sell" is a term referring to professional wrestling, which means that they don't go along with the rehearsed routine, so by Joe Rogan not reacting in any dramatic or humorous way, he did a "no sell".

[@Collerz7]

@@beeeps that was so awkward 😂

[@notgarybrown]

@@beeeps Beautiful, champ!

[@berlev]

That post fight octagon interview just showed that Ariel lives rent-free in Paddy's head.

[@Glaedr11]

I don't watch Ariel much but he always seems to win his controversies

[@noahrivera2092]

Ariel you gained more through this than anyone !!! See it as a positive

[@Philotheist777]

Paddy the only ufc fighter to be defeated with a camera and most of it he wanted out there

[@arielzelaya9457]

When Ariel whisper "I think our views will beat your views but who's counting" 😂

[@sampetronelli]

Ariel you are a gem. Don’t change. Keep working hard. Truth above all. You’re the best at what you do. All love.

[@MrDioXIII]

Given how 282 should have been his big push outside of the UK popularity scene to international popularity, and coming off his message of mental health, he really has done a fantastic job tanking his popularity in 1 week. Months of building up goodwill and popularity flushed by some ill thought out decisions and possibly winning the robbery of the year?

[@ApocalypticSigns]

But who cares about his drama outside of this channel?

[@OG-VIDZ]

@@ApocalypticSigns when athletes do stuff to make themselves look a complete cnut in front of millions of around the world, you can best believe that those fans that dislike what went down, will be talking about it in comments sections throughout the sports community online... are you new to the Internet or something? I've seen a few of your comments & you sound slower than a snail at a stop sign...🤣

[@michaelscott3222]

@@ApocalypticSigns nobody cares, we only here to see him get starched.

[@AyoMousy]

@@ApocalypticSigns alot of people if nobody cares why are you here commenting? 🤣

[@jamesrosales89]

Yep ! A few weeks ago i began to like Paddy, after the last week or so - i am disgusted by Paddy. Ariel is good for fighters - we and the fighters need reporters and journalists who the ufc doesnt control and bully...

[@calebpierce6915]

Paddy got 10-7’d by Ariel and then got 30-27’d by Gordon in the same week. Sheesh

[@MrBoDiggety]

Ariel Heelwani - Journalist of the Year - Still setting the record straight

[@hensen5309]

Ariel is brilliant. The only one who stands up to fighters in a civil manner. He forces them to “fight” fighters with wits. I recall him one times saying to a fighter “what are you going to do? PuNcH mE?!”.. that’s the level we are on with Ariel.

[@serenitee1139]

100

[@wario4417]

"Punch me" Gets punched - *dials 911* It's not called being witty it's called being provocative.

[@alexandrepaulo266]

@Wario44 imagine punching someone because you can't win an argument, that's the point, it's easy for a meathead fighter to threaten physically with violence when someone says something they don't want to hear.

[@henrynguyen1719]

@@alexandrepaulo266 people have been punched for less

[@henryshih623]

@@henrynguyen1719 we have guns in this country lmao

[@Sugar-water]

total support Ariel. understanding how popular people need to have this personality makes me sick. endless you say I say. All of this is his problem and it's drowning himself, people IS watching everything and honesty prevails

[@luminousdreams8405]

Ariel- Let's Talk Now Paddy- It's Only Business.

[@joepace9716]

the tory thing was so deep... well played Ariel

[@337-j9m]

That Brian stan story is legendary!

[@RspsKingKhagon]

i can’t believe paddy ruined his reputation THIS FAST

[@Jetup24]

He's fine. Stop overreacting

[@Ramirez83786]

@@Jetup24 his ufc adventure is practically done. Who is he going to beat? He can’t even beat Jared Gordon.

[@suj1201]

This devastation at the hands of Ariel just shows what will happen when Paddy competes above his level.

[@hdrgb]

Normally I don't side with anyone and most definitely not Ariel, but he's a good journalist and I know the feeling you get when people call you a liar when you're not. Good on you, pal.

[@estrate_live3213]

It was only a week ago when Paddy warmed everyone's hearts with that viral dog video. How fast the script flipped

[@TheLoneWolf276]

This isn't the first time Paddy has pulled the "I need to get paid" card in one of his vlogs awhile back he mentioned a famous eating youtuber by the name of BeardMeatsFood so Beard mentioned Paddy in response in a video he dropped and invited Paddy to be in one of his eating videos then Paddy in a vlog later made a comment about Beard and them collabing but he said he would need to be paid first... forgetting he mentioned Beard first it wasn't as if Beard just randomly reached out and invited Paddy it was after Paddy mentioned him in one of his vlogs needless to say till this day theirs never been a Paddy appearance on BeardMeatsFood 😆

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

Somewhere in this world Dan Hardy is yelling “Stop the fight!!!”

[@kevinanderson263]

Wow paddy really tried to say he was asking Ariel out for a beer now?😂😂😂 wtf

[@1999_reborn]

looool

[@trrtarara9925]

Ariel,8h later of posting this video you have 205k views and 2,2k comments.99% are supporting.please fuel from this and keep doing what ur doing.thank you Ariel.

[@JimC607]

This sport needs people like Ariel, it's already going the way of boxing with all this corruption and blatant favouritism. Been watching MMA since the early 2000's and I can't believe how quickly it's all changed.

[@GhostGum]

Never seen a heel turn in MMA faster than paddy

[@F.Razor718]

Chimaev?

[@TunbosunOyenuga]

The Era of Heelwani is amazing

[@Kyleterp1]

Now we’re in the realwani era

[@paulmcnallyfll8228]

Credit to you Ariel as Paddy has side with Dana//ufc or the machine if you wanna say. You’ve come out with clear evidence to support the truth whilst Paddy has shown his true colours. The whole MMA community is on your side 👏👏

[@Fuening]

I was today years old when I witnessed my first 10-5 Round. Ariel remains undefeated at 2-0.

[@vitokombattalk6220]

I feel Ariel is just one of those people some idiots like to pick, bully or use as stepping stone for greater heights. I am glad he has this platform to fight back. Well done Ariel. I don’t usually go on comment sections, but I am now, and will be heading over to Paddy’s after this comment

[@dannytran1587]

No idea why Paddy decided to take on Ariel. 😂 No fighters have beef with him so it’s just weird

[@CB-gb4ep]

@@dannytran1587 That’s what bullies do, they go after people who are perceived weaker than they are due to their own insecurities.

[@Docriversburner]

​@@dannytran1587 to suck up to dana

[@tech1238]

@@CB-gb4ep very true

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

Ariel Helwani has always been a stand-up interviewer and an excellent representative for MMA in general. To me, it is wonderful watching Paddy Pimblett prove everything I have ever said about him from his very first appearance on the UFC stage. I said he was nothing but hype and that once the UFC/Dana White stops shielding him from real fights that all the holes in his game would be apparent. It didn't even take a ranked fighter from his own weight class to do it. It only took an unranked fighter from a lower weight class to bank on him enough to show the world that this kid was out of his league. And now people and his "fans" are being shown that he's a lying, weak, narcissist who isn't worth the money that the UFC is throwing away in order to market him. It is great to see that just like the McGregor that came before him, that Paddy is his own worst nemesis...only, Paddy will fall quicker and much deeper than Paddy's blueprint named Conor did.

[@RustiKBeatS]

We all love Paddy. We just love Ariel a lot more! 👍 EDIT.... we don't all love Paddy anymore. 🤣

[@krylesangerbeaver]

Lol, the edit got me!

[@Probasaur]

Much respect Ariel. Was a pretty big Paddy fan and barstool fan from a distance. Liked how Dave was supporting fighters and Paddy seemed pretty hype especially in his early fights. Even thought the message he gave in the octagon during the post fight interview taking about his friend and mental health was truly a special moment... now less than a year later I honestly can't believe the dichotomy, his previous octagon interview compared to this one. The drastic shift in attitude and priorities my goodness man at least it took connor winning two belts to get to where your head is at. Unbelievable when you think about how quickly I went from really liking the guy to kinda liking the guy (didn't like his attitude on Mike Tyson's podcast at all you can tell a person's true self by how they treat the ppl around him helping him and he really shows his true colors on that one.) But now the entire world including his own country mates are trying to get thru to him bc i know a lot of ppl still WANT to root for this guy however he's seemingly doing everything he can in his power to dig himself in deeper. I kinda feel bad now for him a bit when I think about it... Paddy trying to make sense of all the negative comments its almost like he can't accept the truth and has to lie to himself as well and say "they're all bots". Well either call me GPT-3 or stfu cause no other bot can iterate half these points as well as i can.

[@jimboslice375]

Cpuldnt have said it better myself man..dudes a snake tbh

[@SavageCombat]

Well said

[@shroomgod1990]

There will never be another conor 😔 I bet patty auctions drakes gifted Rolex for himself not for charity.

[@mindblown42069]

Dave is just as scummy as Paddy, he only "supports fighters" where he sees a return on investment. If him and molly lose 3 in a row Dave will be leaving them on read.

[@alexshtyn6336]

I don't want to hate on the dude but accusing Ariel who earns his keep from his relationships with fighters of such a thing is quite disgusting.

[@gilberto8712]

Imagine UFC without media coverage.

[@DubzCo]

Paddy really thought Joe was going to laugh Lol 😂