Ariel Helwani Discusses Dana White Slapping Wife on NYE | The MMA Hour

After Dana White was caught slapping his wife during an incident on New Year's Eve this past weekend, The MMA Hour's Ariel Helwani gives his take on the shocking video and what it means for the UFC.
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[@EvaandJavier]

Dana White 5 min after the incident: “that little bastard Ariel’s gonna have a field day with this.”

[@MovieNerd1994]

Dana 2022 - I'm into this Slap Fighting thing Dana 2023 - No, I mean I'm REALLY into this slap fighting thing

[@billybats4745]

🤣🤣

[@633globalkingdom-church-pe9]

Too soon!!!!

[@phalspar]

@@633globalkingdom-church-pe9 never too soon for comedy

[@casualmmafan6464]

Many jokes and many are defending Dana too lol.

[@REJECKTID]

OMG!! This comment needs to go not viral but galactic!!! 🤣

[@patrickbrowne4606]

“YOU DON’T BOUNCE BACK FROM PUTTING YOUR HANDS ON A WOMAN.” Dana White 2014.

[@jacksquat4140]

Most men don't bounce back after getting involved with a woman.

[@iwinguy1195]

R.I.P Dana Whites Reputation. 🪦

[@lifeovnil]

@@iwinguy1195 I'm sure it'll be fine

[@kostadinpanov4596]

But,it's ok if a woman puts her hand on a man?And then the man doesn't even have the right to defend himself?

[@scottelectronic]

@@kostadinpanov4596 Is there a lot of girls that could beat you up?

[@mizzarello]

This could be one of the most perfect reviews of this entire situation. No one, absolutely no one, is more willing to address the abusive elephant in the room.

[@daveyperry9323]

“What are your kids going to say about you” WOW. Ariel has been waiting six years for that. Absolute master stroke.

[@strzaaolo2966]

"Are u kidding me? My kids see me slapping my wife everyday! 😅😅😅" - says one popular president of MMA organization

[@jamesrich1DAYNJ]

Kinda hypocritical though. "Don't talk about people's families....don't talk about people's kids" then in the next breathe talks about the other guy's🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@onalyd]

Ariel is such a weasel. I can't stand this grandstanding schmuck

[@abdulg4762]

Hypocritical. He platforms Jake Paul, Conor, and Colby. Jake and Colby have brought families and children into trash talk, conor has talked about people's religion, and Jake has been accused of raping multiple women. Yet every time Ariel has them on its all sunshine and rainbows because they give him good exposure and they like him. Its disgusting, if Dana was nice to him, he'd be defending Dana 100%

[@ionnicov]

His kids are already saying: Thanks for the easy life, daddy! You are doing a great job! How about that, Ariel? :D

[@TheBluntandUglyTruth]

For years, Dana has talked smack about real fighters. Mocked them in defeat, questioned their heart, etc. Dana talks tough like he's a fighter -- even said he used to box -- but the only person we've ever seen him hit is his wife.

[@paleo704]

Who did he mock in defeat ?

[@diego1590]

@@paleo704 to be honest, too many to count.

[@mershispatientzero6355]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! He’s the opposite of a martial artist.

[@TheGeneral_LUFC]

He's the biggest scumbag in combat sports

[@alugificator]

Well there was also that time he and his goons manhandled Ariel backstage at UFC199.

[@mcCHOPCITY]

Drop the mic Very proud of you for standing up for what is right. A man of integrity is what your children will see.

[@dominickarellano879]

He’s a hypocrite. Why did he invite Jon jones if he beat his wife as well?

[@manuelp.2001]

Ariel you are a hypocrite MMA Guru called you out. You say its so bad what Dana did and then you beg Jon Jones, the man who literally boxed his wife bloody to come on your show to promote his fight? Embarassing

[@fygtree]

As an avid MMA fan of almost 20 years it's quite something to witness someone in the MMA world actually willing to hold Dana White accountable for something. About time.

[@Kirkenburer74]

As a casual MMA fan, it's the reason some of us stay away from it. I like pro wrestling but Vince is a bastard of the highest order. I was sick of people pretending Dana wasn't as scummy because of the "legitimacy" of the sport. He always was a slimy business centric hypocrite and it's only til he hits his wife you all treat him with the proper disdaine? That's why the UFC is a joke.

[@corypope7400]

Luke and Brian over at Morning Kombat went hard in the paint too.

[@xaphan8581]

They were clearly just practicing for the slap fighting league

[@gooosb]

Mark Hunt

[@Hellkite-er5pg]

Despite their personal history, Ariel still took the high road and still Dana White looks like trash. Love this, so awesome.

[@macximus42]

The poetic way in which Ariel finished this roast brought a tear to my eye, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

[@hareshck7202]

im scared for ariels life. I hope dana doesnt listen the ending.

[@skuhdoop1411]

So perfect

[@OzzzyKane]

What are your kids gonna say when they hear you teared up like that?

[@lukemurray4950]

This whole video just shows the hypocrisy and just how wrong the woke ideology he peddles is. No respect for this guy.

[@ivanooze1049]

@@OzzzyKane Learn that he's a real human being who doesn't suppress like some weird robot 🙃

[@Matt-cf9mp]

The ending was brutal, we could say even Paddy got a pass after seeing how Dana went 😂😂 10-8 Ariel

[@kSo_music]

10-7 lol. TKO, no contest 😅

[@thundergoaty8913]

Haha beat me to it. Clean 10-7

[@geofflow8117]

That end part was one of the biggest mic drops I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@ej832]

legendary

[@dominickarellano879]

He invited jones after he beat his wife so don’t praise him too much

[@dangsickname]

Man this is a good month for Ariel, well said. Really shows how huge of a role Ariel has played in this sport over the years

[@Grimy_Aaronarr]

Honestly MMA would be worse without him. Brought us many memorable moments

[@taylordorrance7838]

And honestly ufc would still be great even without ariel...

[@KilpatrickProductions]

@@taylordorrance7838 I think I would still watch MMA if Ariel wasnt involved, but I certainly wouldnt be as invested as I am. Ariel is without a doubt one of the most important figures in the sport. We wouldnt care for the fighters like we do

[@AH-cl1gt]

She hit him first

[@Bahador.B]

@@Grimy_Aaronarr Someone who has never trained serious or fought? Okay. I have gone to the swimming pool, so I guess I'll become a coach for the olympic swim team.

[@Jacobnokes9]

This is why Ariel is the 🐐 when it comes to reporting. Fearless, honest and holds values no matter how big the opposition is against him. Thank you for what you do Ariel!

[@lukemurray4950]

Holds what values? He doesn't have values and this video proves it. Pushes woke ideology and believes in it but when the shoe fits he pushes traditional values. You can't defend woke ideology and this "equality" in which women are just as strong as men and women can do anything a man can and there is no difference between the genders it's all a binary etc. And then say oh no men shouldn't defend themselves against women! These woke ideologies have real world consequences and people need to understand that!

[@slycat956]

You have got to be kidding me. Ariel is triple vaxxed. All boosters. Enough said

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

@@slycat956 yeh he meant to say 🐑 not 🐐😆

[@jstephens6021]

@@slycat956 huh?? Enough said? I don't think it was enough. What the hell did you just say?

[@AM-ry8is]

Dana gonna send a goon after him.

[@H8DREAD]

Ariel hold the standard to jon as you do to dana. Platforming "the goat" and giving him room for speaking seems (as well as putting out a personal hit piece) to appear more like a publicity stunt to gain from the problem rather than fixing it.

[@johnmanton5018]

Never heard of you before but saw a comment supporting your stance and thought I would check it out. Blown away about your assessment of the situation. Extremely eloquent, rational, reasoned piece of journalism. Well done.

[@jonjones2]

😐

[@user-ks3mk9kq4l]

He is a top journalist, absolute blessing for the sport

[@tylerspencer7434]

13x mma journalist of the year in a row for a reason bro 👍

[@aphysique]

JOHN, I'm sure your a fan after this one..Ariel, is a top-notch Ufc journalist!

[@natemarx4999]

Ariel collected 10-8 rounds on Danis and Dana in the same day. Give this man a contract now 😅

[@Striderah]

My man’s don’t miss 😂😂

[@kimjong699]

Dana already finished him first round after he made Ariel cry on his channel

[@stin3000]

*10-7

[@bennieboi7114]

No he didn’t. Ariel said fair is letting a woman hit you 10+ times and just letting her do it 😂😂

[@beauaIloevv]

peter griffin alt account . here before this lncel uses 100000 alt accounts to like his own comment

[@user-cc5tx8dz2u]

I lost respect for Dana when he wouldn’t put the belt on Francis and lied about a stomach ache or some type of bs. This latest incident and the slap league, the fighter pay, it’s all a clown show now

[@rosendo3523]

Not to mention the dodgy decisions....

[@ignaciosaenz6352]

This is a way bigger slap than Dana's wife will ever hit him with.

[@budddwyer1269]

Have this same energy when it comes to jon jones and not have him on your show to prove a point and show that you’re really against domestic violence 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@darkclaw1462]

Have this same energy by not spamming multiple jokes about domestic abuse Jon cause his fiancé, because judging by how many times fans like you joke about it, you don’t take it seriously either. Especially if you think that’s legitimately funny.🤷

[@shygotpicks3992]

This is why we’ve followed you and stayed with you all these years, no matter what platform. Another great take from you Ariel.

[@lukemurray4950]

Worst take ever. He peddles woke ideology and then when it fits wants to push traditional values. He literally got mad at his own creation!

[@mosa4370]

@@lukemurray4950 facts Ariel is a joke

[@KilluhMon2020]

Goddamn, Ariel never fails to speak the truth no matter how brutal it is. Much respect to him

[@merrillsizemore3163]

You shouldn't take the Lord's name in vain like that. It's very dangerous to your person.

[@adamxo.]

@@merrillsizemore3163 holyyyyyy💀

[@efragas9259]

Mm some times

[@ciaranwalsh2131]

Are you a fellow bald patch hat wearer?

[@notundermywatch3163]

The most integer sports journalist to ever air.

[@jasnam3955]

Ariel, I have the utmost respect for you after this response. Thank you for voicing for the voiceless. This is the definition of someone with a backbone.

[@LB-zt1js]

💯💯💯

[@JohnDaDong93]

Ariel must be placing a voodoo curse on his enemies. From Paddy, Brendan Schaub, Dillon Danis to Dana White. All of them have had a terrible string of luck lately.

[@dimitarbelchev3062]

Most of those people have more money that him

[@MindGamingMantis]

What happened to Brendan?

[@SkywalkerFTP]

Don't think its bad luck but Ariel showing he's a pretty good judge of character. These guys just showing their true colors.

[@godslonelyfilmmaker]

all hail the king, helwani.

[@wadap0]

Luck???

[@jpcasca2557]

That ending was legendary. Nothing but facts

[@letlet8893]

If this was done in public imagine what must be happening behind closed doors! No one is perfect but we are and should be accountable for our actions.

[@walidb123]

@@ahmadibrahim7652he’s no king lol

[@arod1766]

She should go to a Mexican jail for attacking him? He defended himself

[@frame-perfectadskip9159]

That was my first thought, but if he's some abusive monster, I don't think his wife would be putting her hands on him.

[@e6state3]

LETS GO, Ariel! Stay honest, stay true, we need someone like you for MMA. All the best, sir.

[@TemporaryJ]

Ariel should’ve held Dana’s wife accountable for her actions too, not just Dana. It’s not ok for a woman to smack her husband and vice versa. Most people seem to not care that he was hit.

[@TemporaryJ]

@julian marx what message does that show to the public then? A woman can hit a man and she doesn’t get any punishment for her actions, that’s not going to end well in the long run. A “man’s duty” is becoming more and more diluted in these modern times with all the different movements/ agendas going on.

[@SomeDudeInTheChat]

Perfectly human, yet extremely professional reporting. That is Ariel. That is why I’m here.

[@BustahScruggz]

Perfect video this was exactly the kind of take that was needed. Professional even though he could've taken it much worse.

[@timthrnton4837]

"what are your kids going to say" Man you just won the game. RIP dana.

[@MMALordandCommander]

They will laugh ho had it coming

[@thejonezy9694]

Wow! That end part gave me chills!! Absolute poetic justice delivered.. didn’t go over the top and gloat and boast at what has happened but just used his own words he directed at you back at him in the perfect way!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamescrenshaw909]

Yeah that was fire. He is holding Dana and the entire sport accountable

[@SamAlan3005]

Same man, hell of a mic drop

[@rbaz9454]

And when Dana bans UFC fighters from going on this show it will kill this show because nobody will watch it when no fighters are on it, then Ariel will cry live once again and wonder what happened lol

[@JJ-ut3sn]

@@rbaz9454 Dana has to walk a line with certain things. They are independent contractors and if one too many or the wrong line is crossed he will classify the UFC as employers and they will owe certain taxes and insurance.

[@kevinlewis8162]

@@rbaz9454 you are what makes mma fans....i mean ufc dana shills ,the worst sheep minded fans ever!

[@LitoGeorge]

Where are the repercussions for the woman in the situation? You all are looking to hammer Dana, but what about his wife? BOTH should be accountable. Fair is fair. A woman should never hit the father of her children. And of course, the father should never hit the mother of his children. Quit your domestic violence - for BOTH parties.

[@hunterjg777]

Especially when a woman hits on the grounds (or expectation) that she can just hit you and get away with it. Women are aware that they will be White Knighted by the likes of Ariel, so they use that as leverage to do whatever they want. She knew the consequences, and she got a fair warning via a slap in return.

[@paulmcdaid6680]

Fair Play Ariel - powerful words - the world needs people like you to stand up for the truth - keep on shining

[@Renzy_YT]

Ariel being one of the few outspoken figureheads in a sport thats been nearly monopolized by one entity is very, very refreshing

[@lukemurray4950]

Guy literally explains how he doesn't believe in equality 🤣🤡

[@kidadam]

@@lukemurray4950 oh Dana was so threatened by his wife! Had to put her in her place… you the clown f@cko

[@lukemurray4950]

@@kidadam No you are the clown because the whole woke mindset people like you are Ariel push just unravels in times like this! This "equality" thing is fake because the whole idea is women are just as strong as men and can do anything a man can do and there are no biological differences between the genders! That is completely not true and you all know that in times like this! You can't push woke ideology and not call it out and then say "men shouldn't defend themselves when hit by a women" it's either or. You can't have it both ways because there are real world consequences to these ideologies and this is one of them!

[@casualmmafan6464]

Yep that’s why he is needed. Him and Rick is what real fans think of the sport and fighters. To think that Journalist are killed in other countries and in the US are allowed to voice opinions, is why we are great.

[@kidadam]

@@lukemurray4950 take this bull$hit back to your q forms and truth social. You living in the dark ages.

[@papacarnivore15]

I freaking love you Ariel. You stood up for yourself in the face of outright bullying by Dana White after having done nothing wrong, just reporting the news which is your job. And you do that job extremely well as a true professional (and a mensch too!!!)

[@lukemurray4950]

The guy literally said he doesn't believe in equality 🤣 he literally equal rights are not equal rights ☠️

[@DK-lj4gg]

"Dana what your kid's are gona say about that " Love you Ariel you are a true journalist and a truth teller

[@Hellkite-er5pg]

Ariel took the high road and still Dana White looks like trash. Love this, so awesome.

[@kidadam]

@@lukemurray4950 oh Dana was so threatened by his wife! Had to put her in her place… you the clown f@cko

[@R7SOUL]

@@lukemurray4950 Dumb is always entertaining to read, so thank you.

[@batipapo]

Make this show a historical moment in MMA history due to the pure consciousness of Ariel guiding this sport out of darkness.

[@michaelsavannah3965]

Even more respect for you dude. Well spoken.

[@robinwiman]

This is historic. That ending is just masterful.

[@crepullover8399]

Was getting emotional towards the end of the video then the domestic violence hotline pops up and I burst out laughing. Love how he keep it professional but also got his lick back. Fair Play Ariel.

[@Wolfmann9]

Dana's wife assaulted him first? She's needs to be in jail for assault.. is that hotline number for dana? Edit- that's why no one cares about the situation because we all seen in 4k that woman slap dana first...God forbid dana slapped her first his career would be over but since she assaulted him first no one cares to say anything about her pfft

[@Elias-zt2dy]

@UChnyqixU6kAsy1Poi8gJKcQ he’s not laughing at domestic violence he’s laughing at the box which came up at the end of the video. And regarding ur comment above yes the wife is wrong for slapping him first but Dana was an idiot for slapping back cause first he was in public and all eyes will be on him and second of all the best option was to walk away.

[@lukepickars5713]

@@Wolfmann9 Watched the video and he had hold of her wrist and wouldn't let go that's why she lashed out- he put his hands on her first

[@javspace8452]

A real man NEVER hits a woman, resorting to pathetic excuses like she hit him first is cowardice.

[@takoflame4948]

bro Ariel said u treat women how u wanna be treated. i'll be damned if i will let anyone man or woman hit me

[@PhillAndersonGuitarist]

The majority of the ufc reporters don't ask Dana White the tough questions or criticize him because they don't want to lose their press credentials to the post fight press conferences.

[@ale_21_]

That's a fact.

[@1VetsVision]

I’m starting to think his go to move is to create drama with Dana White and other UFC related people like Brendan Schaub, Rampage, Diaz, Joe Rogan, Masvidal, Paddy Pimblett or whoever else. Not to mention talking about Dana’s kids, and throwing shade on his business, which is money, and you don’t mess with a man’s money.

[@quranpatterson5816]

that ending gave me chills i felt that in my soul like you truly meant every word brother

[@boyntonpaek8743]

That monologue could legit win academy awards. Holy crap. I wasn't ready for that. His closing was an absolute masterclass delivery. The intensity and conviction behind everything he said pierced me like a thousand daggers. I'm blown away.

[@rangerelessar3095]

By monologue do you mean the whole thing? If it’s a specific part where did it happen? Is it at the end?

[@JasonLibert720]

The whole thing, but the closing crushed.

[@Makin1985]

He’s the 🐐, just a 30 minute tour de force

[@lowlowseesee]

The mic drop walk off was a little dramatic but he continues dishing out Ls into the new year

[@gameofgainz9685]

Why you want Jon Jones in your show then? 🤔🤫🤣

[@rty08]

Dana hits his wife and apologized. How did this end up becoming about Ariel?

[@Kingofthenorf420]

Ariel I’ve been a fan of yours since 2009 or so. You’ve covered the sport better than anyone. You’ve been on the end of many shitty deals. The tables have turned and yet you still show class. You are a living example of a gentleman a dying breed if you ask me. You are right by the way, there is never repercussions for anything now days. God Bless you and your family.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

just keep your little face diaper on extra tight, you're such an amazing and wonderful human!

[@eldiego68]

@@petetherealrelentless6542 dont hurt yourself with all that edge

[@pluto9373]

I agreed

[@michaelb6510]

@@strykerlee6167 youre the kind of person ariel is referring to. Keep spewing. It's only validation my friend.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

@@michaelb6510 Ariel is not much of a man.. imagine trying to defend a country with an "army" of ariels. 🤦‍♂😅 Its awesome not being like Ariel.

[@SubZero589]

Watched UFC since 2006, a lot as changed in those 17 years but thankfully Ariel never as. Such a legend and a credit to the sport.

[@michaelmcclenon6663]

Aww in 2006 did daddy start letting you watch rated R and mma

[@ZappsPotatoChips]

@@michaelmcclenon6663 ???

[@benwebster7583]

@@michaelmcclenon6663 weird attempt at a joke…

[@georgemartinez5092]

@@michaelmcclenon6663 lame

[@euandick]

Started watching then too 😊

[@cazdoots]

I appreciate this. Thank you, Helwani. I don’t normally watch your stuff but I know there wasn’t gonna be a filter and the real was about to be said.

[@joeyloprete]

This is really just one word regarding Ariel.... Integrity

[@landisfred]

Good Lord. It's becoming abundantly clear, Ariel is the hero we've always needed in MMA and sports in general. What a mensch. 😎🤙🏾

[@SB379]

I didn't know mensch was an English word. It's also the German word for human.

[@chrcz8346]

Thank you for addressing this really evil comment from Dana about you crying. I loved that you brought this up because I felt the same way as you. There was absolutely no shame in this on your or your kids behalf.

[@hareshck7202]

im scared for ariels life. I hope dana doesnt listen the ending.

[@track-lash3337]

Ariel is literally cryin in this latest drama queen rant. No real man sheds tears over another man dislike towards him outside of a family. Dana doesn’t even acknowledge Ariel exists much less see any of his material

[@bald_flexproductionzz3155]

@@track-lash3337he really knows he exists

[@bald_flexproductionzz3155]

Love you 😍

[@ivaolo]

@@track-lash3337 lol yes he does, did you miss the whole Pimblett debacle... oh yea of yourse you did... toxic masculinity at its pettiest right here.

[@luckyspurs]

Love how you kept the emotion back until the final line.

[@teddyjackson1902]

He’s an emotional basket case the entire segment.

[@uestionalways8703]

Women need to stop assaulting men and thinking they aren't committing a crime.

[@ElvtdKnwldg]

Wow. The ending was possibly the best mic drop I've ever seen. Ariel caught a body. P4P Head-Shot Dead. 👏

[@LivingLeon]

Facts, he murdered it

[@matrix35]

I got goosebumps. Dana with steam coming out of his ears right now. Dana White is a bully, even hits his wife so what regard does he have for anyone else! ZERO!!!! Ariel you are always going to be a bigger man than Dana!

[@robertbowen5457]

Wasnt much of a mic drop when he had to leave to cry and gather himself again lmaooooo

[@pacodibolo]

@@robertbowen5457 How do you know he wasn't dancing and celebrating?

[@alexmulugeta9582]

Look at me nooooow 😂

[@RobbE123456789]

Someone should give this Ariel guy some sort of award for being the best.

[@gamegoof]

13 years running

[@criticallycreativeentertai9750]

@@gamegoof 💪

[@vinnierkc]

Glad Ariel uses his powerful voice to spread this message, hopefully he can reach some kids. Thanks Ariel 👏

[@AntJonez218]

I love Dana wit a passion but damn that ending was one of the most savage mic drop moments I've ever seen. Gave me goosebumps. Speak ya truth Ariel. Couldn't have worded it better.

[@slaviclungdonator9463]

Are you OK with Ariel Helwani asking Jon Jones to come on his show despite the domestic abuse police call made against him by his own children?

[@kennyveloz5495]

Ariel in his head like "Ive been waiting all of my life" 😂😂

[@sy6550]

And he jumps the gun. He should have waited a bit longer.

[@kennyveloz5495]

@@sy6550 for what? How long is a guy supposed to wait to get back at the guy who mentions his kids? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Knightcommander69]

That was beyond brutal. Dana seriously got destroyed.

[@Hittlinho]

Lesson learned, tell you daughters they have the right to slap everyone

[@ivaolo]

@@Hittlinho lol dude everywhere copy and pasting the same comment :D

[@DABA2024]

But no one will do anything, and Ariel will carry on. He will unironically promote Jon Jones and other wife beaters.

[@Hittlinho]

@@ivaolo are you following me

[@tommyhatcher6924]

Dana is laughing his ass off at weasel Helwani rn lmao

[@secondnotion9506]

Dana White promoting that "Slap League" to the next level 🤣😂🤣😂

[@danielpagan2848]

One of the best buildups to an epic punchline I ever seen!

[@stevenjacksonnawd3059]

Ariel what about Jon jones beating his wife into a bloody mess , then you appraise him when he’s on last week? What about that? Your just mad Dana black balled you over UFC 200 when you leaked Lesnar return!

[@trobertson1092]

That closing statement was a drop the mic moment. Kudos Ariel, you nailed this commentary.

[@12monkey57]

Yeah real mic drop moment. Lol it was cringe AF

[@Anonymous.android]

@@12monkey57wasn’t really though was it

[@Twelve0one]

“What are your kids going to say about you” nailed it

[@AlphaQHard]

That mom should have kept her hands to herself

[@unclechaelsneckvein]

That if you hit someone they might hit you back...?

[@TheRubberMatch]

@@unclechaelsneckvein we gonna pretend there’s not a difference between men and women?

[@thebandit23]

@@TheRubberMatch of course there is, but he didnt use his power, so he evened the playing field. Its not like he punched her or even used much force. You can't teach your daughter that this is OK, she might run into a guy who isn't so respectful of women and the situation would end far worse The reality is , you hit someone, expect to get hit back, no matter what or who you are. Thats life.

[@unclechaelsneckvein]

@@TheRubberMatch How did you manage to draw that conclusion? 🤣

[@dasheswithlove2913]

Have to disagree with you Ariel, you making it seem ok for women to go around slapping men. Couples assaulting each other is just not cool, whomever threw the first blow, it is wrong on both sides.

[@billzima7068]

Much respect brother. Spoken like a real man and you handled this like a real man. The words you spoke is exactly how I feel and I thought that's how 90% + of men out there. Sad world we live in anymore

[@PrivateBlandon]

Went to walk my dogs and as I was finishing my walk, the way this video ended it really spoke to me. How people talk about others, the lack of empathy they show for others, it says more about them than it does about you. When Dana said the comment about your kids Ariel, I thought nothing of it because it didn’t carry any weight on the type of person you are; but hearing you repeat those words back to him, after what he just did, it spoke volumes of what type of person he is. Keep up the great work Ariel, holding those in power accountable for their actions is what I admire most about you.

[@AllThings101]

Timestamp for the start of the emotional piece bro?

[@43408628]

YAS. SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER

[@mikereynolds7956]

@@AllThings101 last 2/3 mins

[@AllThings101]

@@mikereynolds7956 thanks buddy 🙏

[@BonsaiBuckeye]

@@AllThings101 Jordan with the rare 2 head fly over.....

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

His wife claimed that nothing like this has ever happened between them before. But she sure went right over there and slapped the taste outta his mouth in full public view, as if that's her "Go-To Move" whenever they have an argument.

[@iillestrs2153]

And women that have been physically abused don’t tend to start physical altercations

[@stevencoardvenice]

@@iillestrs2153 Lol the opposite is true. Only chick who has ever gotten physical with me was from abusive relationships. Stay away from chicks that come from those relationships. They usually gave as good as they got

[@okaydetar821]

@@stevencoardvenice They don't start physical interactions with their abuser though, unless you are implying you were abusive to them.

[@chriswhamilton]

Dana clearly knows what's coming too as hes holding down her hands to stop her at the start. This ain't the first time.

[@stevencoardvenice]

@@okaydetar821 You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. How old are you? I'm 42

[@roncorrea8079]

Ariel! You’re the man! Mic drop award of the century to you!

[@slaviclungdonator9463]

Are you OK with Ariel Helwani asking Jon Jones to come on his show despite the domestic abuse police call made against him by his own children?

[@kurtanglerookieyear]

Everyone involved - Paddy, Dana, Ariel - revealed themselves, and quickly. Well done, Ariel.

[@flochfitness]

And this right here is why Ariel had to walk away from his deal with ESPN. He knows in his heart that above money or anything else they can offer ESPN, he wanted freedom to do his job the way he knows is right. Well said my brother. Keep up the great work. The sporting world is better with you in it and you are just getting started!!!

[@adriane7841]

Journalistic integrity is a real thing with Ariel

[@flochfitness]

@@adriane7841 that’s it exactly

[@rosegirl9874]

Thank you so much for your comments on this. At first I was leaning towards a lot of grace for Dana White but then I watched the video multiple times and watched all of his interviews. No one is talking about the power/strength imbalance between him and his wife. He has trained in boxing and fighting, he is very muscular. His wife is petite and in her 50’s (women loose muscle at this age faster than men.) She should never have hit him but he HELD her to get the second hit in. If this is done in public, there is no way this hasn’t happened at home.

[@slaviclungdonator9463]

Are you OK with Ariel Helwani asking Jon Jones to come on his show despite the domestic abuse police call made against him by his own children?

[@cassanateli]

@@slaviclungdonator9463 What a weird and random question. Why would he be?

[@davidcubillos3884]

"For not cupping his balls" Best quote during all of this lol. Side note, he handle this topic well. Unfortunate, that our society tolerates this behavior.

[@samoleungeno4348]

Judge: How do you defend yourself mr White? Dana: Against my wife? With more offense. Judge: I meant here in a court room regarding slapping your wife. Dana: We're from Stockton so this is the family thing

[@seanmmaii7018]

😂😂

[@stin3000]

Head movement!!

[@bumpa_bb7162]

He got hit first. Dana wouldn’t get in trouble

[@thefly1203]

Not funny at all

[@214warzone]

'Greg Hardy and I were never Friends' - DFW

[@NYCBostero]

Thank for you saying what needed to be said. You've always been the voice of reason in MMA. Never a d**k rider. Never a "yes" man. Good for you.

[@onalyd]

His a slimy little weasel. Makes me nauseated

[@reaverofhearts7657]

Beta

[@user-lp6of4qr2o]

@@reaverofhearts7657 can i beat your mom

[@sy6550]

Unfortunately he comes across as a vindictive cry baby. He doesn't know the facts. Does he know if Dana's wife hasn't been violent behind closed doors? Maybe she did it in public and finally Dana lost it? He does not have the facts but seems very conclusive in his statements. I think he did not do himself real favors. I am not defending Dana's actions, same time I can't relate or condone public opinion trials.

[@onalyd]

@@sy6550 yeah, the worst kind. He opens up his speech as if he’s so principled and going to take the high ground. But he can’t help sniping the whole time like the beta cuck that he is

[@IntellectGuy]

Just a question ariel . Did u have this much smoke for Rhonda rousy when she wrote in her book that she beat up her boyfriend ?

[@samg2123]

That end part made my respect for ariel go up 1000000%. So Savage but style full.👌 Ariel is a Straight up G 😎💪

[@dominickarellano879]

He invited Jon jones even after jones beat his wife so he’s fake

[@riccikalaya4614]

No one in sports speaks better and is more analytical or eloquent than Ariel

[@LowGolfs]

Ariel with the mic drop at the end!!!! Absolutely BODIED this. Hats off to you sir.

[@HesBack420]

You know it’s going to be a good one when Ariel is swearing 😂

[@joshwhitley19]

lol he’s been cursing a lot as of late man’s getting loose😂

[@uestionalways8703]

YOU have to jump on this Ariel, because it's really about YOU. These news articles are not about bringing the sport up. It's about promoting Ariel Helwani. Notice how UFC has gone downhill since they gave him a job. None of the fighters like him. It's obvious in the interviews.

[@anthonybeltran6144]

Am I the only one noticing that certain posts are being deleted?

[@mrdombrowski89]

Absolute Boss!!!!!! Much respect Ariel! Way to show people how to stand up for themselves and not to be afraid or back down. The truth f***in hurts!!...but it needs to be said and heard! Dont back down....dont ever back down or give in! We need more people like you in the media and public eye these days! ABSOLUTE BOSS!!!! U DA MAN!

[@southside1975]

Until someone smacks his teeth out of his mouth.

[@liamfeely]

Listen dana shouldn't have hit his wife however women shouldn't think they can just hit men just because society slates the man if he retaliates no matter how lightly

[@oliverbird6914]

If you're a member of a giant industry , you have to set a standard. Most violence is perpetrated against women in domestic issues. It's not acceptable to see a grown man , with influence, do that.

[@Bot-rp7rj]

@@oliverbird6914 it's not acceptable for a woman to assault a man. She got what she deserved.

[@baldywally]

If there was ever a mic drop, this was it. Bravo.

[@sweatd0g]

You nailed it, bro. Bravo! No one is allowed to talk to Dana White like this, and that's the problem. He's the king of the UFC. Kings feel no sense of accountability to anyone. To them, it's their world and you should just be happy if they allow you to exist in it. Go against them, and they crush you. Period.

[@lathamroman4599]

Your kids and every other kid in the world are going to respect you so much for the way you stand up to the bullies! You are a shining example of what you're supposed to do to a bully!

[@F76CC]

No

[@tbd3602]

dana white was bullied. where is his wifes accountability

[@Ken-Morten]

Yes, and if hes Kids are boys females should get to punch them straight in the face ten times if they feel like it because violence is supercool if its done to men. Ariels own words.

[@tbd3602]

@@Ken-Morten exactly. 0 ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FEMALES from ariel . Men like Ariel are the reason women get hurt. They make them think they can hit men

[@tbd3602]

@@Ken-Morten These same men are ok with a man basically being beat to death over WORDS

[@scottcannon1383]

Damn, Ariel is truely the man, so thankful we have someone who has the balls to stand up for what he knows it right and not pander to the big guys

[@samuelpierini5189]

Keep doing your thing Ariel. That ending was the chef's kiss, too good.

[@othrevell7943]

Ariel has s so gracious and professional to Mr. White, a man who has not acted the same toward him. I am impressed.

[@caanphillips4972]

You’re a standup guy Ariel, you inspire me to handle situations in the same manner. Legend!

[@TheChilator]

💯

[@apuiahnamte4325]

Joe Rogan used to be my hero for being honest and straight about things. But everytime he was asked about fighter's pay or something that has something to do with Dana, he always ended up defending the boss. Now, I admire you more than the way I used to admire Joe Rogan for being honest and straight.

[@difdaf436]

Brought a tear to my eye Aerial. Well said my man! I wish no harm on Dana but well said. I agree he does need to be held to account. Good on you for holding him to account for bringing your family into it as well

[@hellfires_ttv2294]

you kidding ariel did the same in this and did same wriong himself

[@ezradaiquiri11311]

​@@hellfires_ttv2294 first of all, learn how to spell. Second, what are you even talking about 🤣 it's called context buddy. Try a little.

[@anttheman6370]

I was counting down the days for ariel to react to this 😂

[@TheRubberMatch]

The first thing I thought when I saw it was I can’t wait to hear Ariel 10-7 Dana 😂

[@AlexColberg]

More like hours, not days.

[@TheRubberMatch]

@@AlexColberg no this news dropped Monday

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Damn, that ending. Someone had to say it. Good to see some people still hold integrity in high regard.

[@tbd3602]

His reasoning is why women thinkk they can slap men without conseuquence , then when she gets hit back guys like ariel just talk and give her 0 accountability . Gets women hurt. Basic non thinking take

[@tbd3602]

@Nathan Nitai Das ya and seem like the good with no one challenging your point.. The bots eat it up tho

[@SSFYHHH]

So dramatic

[@tojo7742]

@Nathan Nitai Das Damn, you guys still debating this? A big dude does not hit his wife, the mother of his children. If she was the physically bigger person, he would get more empathy, but on steroids, running a fight organization, promoting Power slap as a new sport. Nah, Helwani is right, why defend Dana when he is not even defending himself?

[@tojo7742]

@Nathan Nitai Das Now replace that much smaller dude with his own wife, the mother of his children. It is never right. And Dana himself does not think so either, so who are you defending here?

[@dalebrown2753]

Oh Ariel… doesn’t it taste so sweet… the fact these guys where slating and crushing your name. Paddy now gets his fights rigged and Dana slaps his wife around 😂 keep doing you brother!

[@amiller8030]

Ariel’s openness to Jones/G.Hardy on his show benefits Ariel. It also benefits Ariel to call out/criticize Dana. I listen to Ariel’s show and enjoy it but he is not without self-serving stances. He is not perfect and has shown he can be hypocritical.

[@mikeferland9185]

Ariel been foaming at the mouth like a rabid squirrel for this 🤣

[@MiamiRealEstateAgent]

I love how Ariel speaks his mind, defends himself, and does it all in a thoughtful manner. Respect. He wasn't like this before. Love to see it.