Goodbye Vox Media and Spotify. New (very exciting) chapter: 🔜

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  • @ArielHelwani
    @ArielHelwani  Před 29 dny +80

    ps. If you haven’t sub’d to this channel yet, this would be a good time to do so!

    • @MUFC_IX
      @MUFC_IX Před 29 dny +2

      ariel will mma hour be on another yt channel?

    • @mrcrster
      @mrcrster Před 29 dny +6

      Please take the Pat McAfee route! I’d hate to see the MMA Hour era be done. That’s what gets me through my week of work

    • @steveknick1978
      @steveknick1978 Před 29 dny +2

      @@MUFC_IX he just told you, gotta read between those lines

    • @MUFC_IX
      @MUFC_IX Před 29 dny

      @@steveknick1978 ok ill after wait

    • @user-pr8ch6we5z
      @user-pr8ch6we5z Před 29 dny

      @@MUFC_IX i will be here, on this channel, dumbo

  • @Squall717
    @Squall717 Před 29 dny +165

    The mmahour crew and studio were mainstays in my life. Dangit

    • @ArielHelwani
      @ArielHelwani  Před 29 dny +126

      Don’t worry 🤫

    • @CF1091
      @CF1091 Před 29 dny +41

      @@ArielHelwani make sure it's still got Ric, GC and Frank. Oh and Julianna Pena 🙂

    • @xrystiang8923
      @xrystiang8923 Před 29 dny +12

      ​@ArielHelwani Heelwani my man... please break the bank to bring the boys with you, wherever you go and whatever you do.
      My mondays and Wednesdays are empty without mma hour. The depression is kicking in.... might.. not.. last..much..longer...
      Love to you and your family. All the best.

    • @markdavis8430
      @markdavis8430 Před 29 dny +2

      ⁠@@CF1091👌and Till

    • @Chris-gm4hk
      @Chris-gm4hk Před 29 dny +1

      You'll survive. Ariel will always be a part of your life. 💔

  • @dalejjxen
    @dalejjxen Před 29 dny +94

    Ariels announcement - Weekly podcast with Dana White.

    • @ClanMcCormick
      @ClanMcCormick Před 29 dny +2

      naaa with Paddy and Dana!

    • @backwoodbarry
      @backwoodbarry Před 29 dny +2

      This actually makes the most sense the best MMA promotion should have the best MMA journalist. Egos just won’t allow it. Ariel by far has the best interviews and coverage of the sport outside the octagon.

  • @plushpc5992
    @plushpc5992 Před 29 dny +28

    This week has felt so lackluster without TheMMAHour :(

  • @FatSamurai
    @FatSamurai Před 29 dny +41

    This was truly the best era of The MMA Hour. Thank you for your contributions. Glad that you have exciting new things ahead. I can’t wait to hear what it is.

    • @ArielHelwani
      @ArielHelwani  Před 29 dny +8

      Much appreciated!

    • @FatSamurai
      @FatSamurai Před 25 dny

      @@planetkombat i did

    • @AAK-.
      @AAK-. Před 25 dny

      ​@@ArielHelwaniAs a newer fan, I would never have gotten into the UFC or MMA as much as I have without your program. Watched every single episode these past 3 years. Thanks for everything

  • @CF1091
    @CF1091 Před 29 dny +16

    Yes Ariel, Vox media were making money off your talent, start your own media company and do it yourself!

  • @imperator_odin
    @imperator_odin Před 29 dny +28

    Ariel is going to create his own content on this page as well as launch a podcast. I can bet this is it.

    • @cryptoisthewaytogo
      @cryptoisthewaytogo Před 26 dny +2

      I can’t believe he didn’t do this years ago!! He would have million or more subscribers by now and own it all and work for himself..

    • @PayDay4Youtube
      @PayDay4Youtube Před 24 dny +1

      Nope. For some reason most likely ego, instead of just doing his own thing he signs with Yahoo

    • @Asshat237
      @Asshat237 Před 9 dny +1

      @@PayDay4CZcams Nah. He killed it. He is owning and controlling all the content, but still getting that big corporate paycheck. He got all the positives of doing it with a big company - big budget to afford huge staff without risking your own money, but without them telling you what to do.

  • @84Victorious
    @84Victorious Před 26 dny +4

    Wherever you go, I will follow. You got me through so many tough times since I started listening to you. All the best brother.

  • @goodpeoplebadintentions
    @goodpeoplebadintentions Před 29 dny +34

    Your coverage of MMA and time on the MMA Hour is what inspired me to become a journalist and to start my own podcast. I wish you the best of luck on this next chapter!

  • @Im-just-Stardust
    @Im-just-Stardust Před 29 dny +8

    The amount of entertainment you have given us in the past years is unbeleivable. You're the best at whatever you put your head in so i'm sure this new chapter will be a banger just like all your previous chapters. At the end of the day, that book will be amazing.

  • @Lance_Gilbert
    @Lance_Gilbert Před 28 dny +7

    What about NY Rick and GC?? Bring them along on your new venture. The chemistry is unmatched

    • @steveknick1978
      @steveknick1978 Před 28 dny +1

      He replied to another comment here about them with “don’t worry”. So I don’t think you should.

    • @Vincent-fb1yj
      @Vincent-fb1yj Před 23 dny

      Can’t stand Rick

  • @tech1238
    @tech1238 Před 29 dny +15

    Good luck Ariel, I’ll follow wherever you move to, just let us know.

  • @Naitsirk1
    @Naitsirk1 Před 29 dny +45

    Cant wait for the next chapter! Please bring GC, Rick and Frank with you, they add alot to the show!

    • @Advocate_INFJ
      @Advocate_INFJ Před 29 dny

      Ew u must be trolling

    • @Naitsirk1
      @Naitsirk1 Před 29 dny

      @@Advocate_INFJ Ew u suck as a human

    • @russellsidell
      @russellsidell Před 29 dny +4

      ​@@Advocate_INFJ Those guys are great! More personalities, the better

    • @Gardening-rv8sp
      @Gardening-rv8sp Před 29 dny

      Time for bigger and better things son

    • @Advocate_INFJ
      @Advocate_INFJ Před 28 dny

      @@russellsidell personalities? Ny rick is a leech and GC is a dork

  • @sekwar
    @sekwar Před 29 dny +8

    Ariel's been snatched up by Eddie Hearn and Turki.

  • @HaroldBolt
    @HaroldBolt Před 29 dny +2

    Keep the crew together no matter where you go Ariel. Ppl tune in for the team

  • @samjburks
    @samjburks Před 29 dny +2

    I listened to every episode of the MMA Hour and the Ringer MMA... Congrats on this next step in your career Helwani-looking forward to more.

  • @Bulldog2108
    @Bulldog2108 Před 29 dny +10

    Man gutted to be losing the MMA hour!!

  • @TyGoNoodles
    @TyGoNoodles Před 27 dny +2

    Can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you for everything

  • @L.AChizzel
    @L.AChizzel Před 29 dny +3

    Sad to see you go Ariel, The MMA Hour is My go to Monday and Wednesday Watch.Good Luck to all your future endeavors... RESPECT!!

  • @Dan-tk1sg
    @Dan-tk1sg Před 28 dny +1

    Thank you for everything, Ariel. Whatever you do next I’ll be supporting you (and the fellas I hope 🤞🏻)

  • @medhatahmed2253
    @medhatahmed2253 Před 29 dny +2

    Ariel, I hope you see this man. I have enjoyed your show so much. It was a mainstay in my life and it helped me through some difficult times, I even bought CZcams premium for this! Hope you continue to provide MMA/WWE coverage on way or the other. If not, thank you for everything

  • @xxxjules27
    @xxxjules27 Před 27 dny +2

    Cant wait to see what's next just cant believe no more MMAHour

  • @cryptoisthewaytogo
    @cryptoisthewaytogo Před 26 dny +1

    Subbed to this channel tonight. Let’s go Ariel. Work for yourself. You clda been doing your own channel for years and had millions of subscribers by now and making good money and owning your own business and getting sponsorships and ad revenue. Between uploading your content on CZcams, X, and Facebook. You will do great

  • @ps3wizard45
    @ps3wizard45 Před 29 dny +4

    Ariel, I can just tell by the way you danced around saying the mma is over or anything similar (and aren't visibly broken up about it) that you got the rights to the show and are going independent or something to this effect. It's the logical next step in Heelwani saga: Independent Heelwani.

  • @markengland2807
    @markengland2807 Před 29 dny +3

    Good luck with your future ventures. One of the best mma journalists out there 👊🏻

  • @AliAli-Roronoa3
    @AliAli-Roronoa3 Před 27 dny +1

    It’s all meant to be my dude, I knew it was happening from the way you, reacted and how you said things regarding leaving mma hour in past conversations. I will see you in your next venture 🎉

  • @Xathos
    @Xathos Před 29 dny +18

    Confirmed leap to WWE.

    • @TheLuckyShepherd
      @TheLuckyShepherd Před 29 dny +1

      That would be amazing!

    • @Squadfather
      @Squadfather Před 29 dny +1

      That's absolutely my guess too

    • @backwoodbarry
      @backwoodbarry Před 29 dny +1

      Owned by same company that owns ufc don’t think that’ll happen. His main coverage is MMA.

    • @TheLuckyShepherd
      @TheLuckyShepherd Před 29 dny +1

      @@backwoodbarry It has nothing to do with Dana though, that's UFC's parent company and he has good connections with them. That's why he's done some interviews for WWE before.

    • @backwoodbarry
      @backwoodbarry Před 29 dny

      @@TheLuckyShepherd I doubt he does that though because his main interest and audience is MMA. Unless they allow him to also run his own podcast.

  • @rmw3156
    @rmw3156 Před 29 dny +1

    Honestly, I dont know what im going to do now without this show.. watched every week without fail and the comraderie between yourself, GC, Ric and Mysterious Frank brought the show to another level. I really hope you can branch off and create your own show and bring the boys along with you for the ride. Much love and respect to the goat of MMA journalism!

  • @lakesification
    @lakesification Před 29 dny +1

    Spread your wings Helwani. I'm Canadian. Been watching the MMA hour since 2016. It was really nice to see you do the CBC Olympic gig. I hope you do more than MMA/boxing going forward.

  • @OlajuwonDR34M
    @OlajuwonDR34M Před 29 dny +3

    I wondered if you were about to get active on here 👀👀👀 all the best with whatever you got next Ariel!! Would love to see GC, Ric & Frank make some appearances as well! Will still be supporting their work on MMAFighting! Looking forward to the return!!

  • @amandahernandez8838
    @amandahernandez8838 Před 23 dny

    Let’s FUCKING GO!!!!! Thank you god the boys are staying together, I was a little worried. 😅 the countdown begins, the last few weeks have not been the same without the show, happy for you Ariel! You and the team deserve this🫶🏼

  • @drewdanger
    @drewdanger Před 29 dny +3

    Please please keep the mma hour going ariel!!! Nothing makes me happier than seeing you and the parlay pals discuss mma each week! Make sure to bring the boys with you wherever you go bc they would be sorely missed! Good luck brother!

  • @carlossmart823
    @carlossmart823 Před 25 dny +1

    You will be missed. Looking forward to the next chapter. 👍

  • @alb5512
    @alb5512 Před 29 dny

    Much respect for what you do. Best wishes for you going forward 💯

  • @frankiefasthands9433
    @frankiefasthands9433 Před 28 dny

    You don’t appreciate how important/ good something is until it comes to an end. Hard to balance the feeling of having a rug pulled vs excited for what is next. Ariel mensch of mensches

  • @4lchem11st
    @4lchem11st Před 29 dny +3

    Ariel is finally going on his own!!! 🎉 let’s go!!!!

  • @jrr59
    @jrr59 Před 18 dny

    Hey Ariel can be a pain in the booty sometimes…But I am glad he is going to start a new chapter with Yahoo and bringing the boys with him👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @christalthegr8
    @christalthegr8 Před 28 dny +1

    I💛THE MMA HOUR FOREVER.
    CONGRATS TO YOU, ARIEL👊🏽

  • @gregaltman737
    @gregaltman737 Před 29 dny +1

    I'm team Ariel wherever you go!!!!!!

  • @EAsp100
    @EAsp100 Před 29 dny +2

    Can't wait for the future plans. Epic.

  • @DonairExtraLarge
    @DonairExtraLarge Před 29 dny

    Looking forward to watching the Power slap hour on rumble! God bless 🙏

  • @hodgzilla
    @hodgzilla Před 29 dny +1

    Been listening since the AOL days........... Lets go Ariel onwards and upwards.

  • @russellsidell
    @russellsidell Před 29 dny

    I hope that we get something better. Ariel along with a handful of others is definitely the best of combat sports media.

  • @andrewdeshields6180
    @andrewdeshields6180 Před 29 dny +2

    Curious to see what could possibly be good enough to break up the MMA Hour crew. To be honest from an outsider perspective, losing the the MMA Hour family seems like set back. I hope it’s worth it and good luck.

  • @tacosandwich420
    @tacosandwich420 Před 29 dny +1

    Damn the mma hour will be missed! thanks for the countless hours of entertainment I can't wait to see what's next

  • @steveknick1978
    @steveknick1978 Před 29 dny +3

    I’m thinking either a FanDuel deal like Pat McAfee once had, or something new backed by Turki Alalshikh. Those are the two big sources of outlier money in the sports world today. I think it would take outlier money to turn down generous offers to stay where you’re already comfortable & established.
    Congrats though man; whatever kind of step up it is - you deserve it! I’m sure the crew will come back together as time allows.

    • @djbaldwin734
      @djbaldwin734 Před 29 dny

      No not turki and not money related, he could care less about that at this point.

  • @rockelino
    @rockelino Před 29 dny +1

    The GOAT and P4P best personality in MMA media!!! Looking forward to following you on your new platform(s)!

  • @philipcernohorsky6186
    @philipcernohorsky6186 Před 29 dny

    Been listening and following you for now 15 yrs plus. I love you ariel helwani. Whatever you decide to do i greatly will miss the podcast. Wish health wealth prosperity you and all loved one's. 4 ariel and whomever reads this. I love you all

  • @Welch253
    @Welch253 Před 28 dny

    He just announced he signed a deal with Thiccc Boy Studios! Congrats sir!

  • @Bnizzle54
    @Bnizzle54 Před 29 dny

    I have been waiting for this update, refreshing your channel daily. Thanks ariel

  • @LabibYasir
    @LabibYasir Před 28 dny

    Been listening to the MMA hour since the first episode and LOVED the Ringer. Excited for the next chapter in your journey!

  • @toysrus2413
    @toysrus2413 Před 29 dny

    You're the man Ariel. Looking forward to following you wherever you go next. LESGO ✊

  • @lukesullivan3965
    @lukesullivan3965 Před 29 dny +1

    Hey Ariel , I hope this new venture works out .. I miss the mma hour but we will wait and see what you have cooking

  • @skyzzz7892
    @skyzzz7892 Před 29 dny

    Much love, exited for what's coming! Must be awesome! Mmahour will be missed❤

  • @AbuBakr1979
    @AbuBakr1979 Před 29 dny

    Much respect Ariel, I will always shake your hand and return the salaam to you.

  • @TwinsMMA2
    @TwinsMMA2 Před 26 dny +1

    The GOAT journalist !!!

  • @Ottorabe
    @Ottorabe Před 29 dny +1

    Don’t leave MMA Ariel, be free but we need you here.

  • @rcaseyc
    @rcaseyc Před 29 dny

    Excited for you, sir. I've been following you since the early days. I hope all the crew will still have jobs after this. Good luck with your new venture!!

  • @nivschechter68
    @nivschechter68 Před 29 dny

    Thank you Ariel for relaying the MMA world to "normal" people. I hope you will continue in this, and sure you will do great in whatever you do.
    Never missed an episode of the Ringer mma show and the MMA hour since the new start.
    Good luck, shalom, and looking forward to the next chapter

  • @NinjaSquirrel30
    @NinjaSquirrel30 Před 29 dny +3

    Undefeated 👃
    All the best Ariel

  • @PayDay4Youtube
    @PayDay4Youtube Před 24 dny

    Blows my mind why Ariel just doesnt do his own thing. He has all the fighter connects. We dont tune in for the studio, we tune in for the interviews which are 95% conducted via zoom or skype or whatever it is.
    So he should do his own thing, with little to no overhead and make a killing. But his ego gets in the way and for some reason he feels that signing with a big company validates something when it clearly doesnt

  • @MatthewStockton
    @MatthewStockton Před 29 dny +1

    Was listening regularly since before the blueberries interview. Like DJ, I agree that the MMA Beat was the best show, loved the Ariel/Luke/Chuck/Mike combo but also loved a bit of Wag's (man he's probably furious with the 'Merit Based' state of the UFC these days! LOL Poor Wag's) Anyways all the best for your continued development and looking forward to following along.

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Před 29 dny

    Shocking and kinda sad, but good for you for always moving on with change to enjoy what you do and basically keep evolving.
    Thanks for all your mma coverage, etc.

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Před 28 dny

    As a fan, we should know what his new career will be, right?
    I forget. He's done MMA, Boxing, and Olympics now.
    I remember he's been wanting to do team sports as well, but I forget which. Basketball, Baseball?
    Otherwise, I don't remember what he's insinuating by his other dream now being realized.

  • @Rizwan98765
    @Rizwan98765 Před 28 dny

    I think he is going to have his own show on his own channel - the Ariel Helwani combat sports show - hopefully he brings the MMA Hour crew with him 👍

  • @shanerm2
    @shanerm2 Před 29 dny

    Jesse on fire has a great vid about this. A forever fan Ariel!

  • @leekearney830
    @leekearney830 Před 29 dny

    Thanks for all the coverage 🤘 The Ringer will sorely be missed personally.. MMA hour being gone will be weird

  • @dylan0wn5
    @dylan0wn5 Před 29 dny +1

    I go where Ariel goes.

  • @diunx
    @diunx Před 29 dny

    If you are doing your own thing hope you go on a media(podcast) tour to promote it, always a treat to see Heelwani on a show

  • @juliemcarthur9910
    @juliemcarthur9910 Před 29 dny

    I will miss the MMA Hour with you at the helm but have no doubt that you have exciting things in store for your fans. It’s a gift to know when it is time to take a new path. Enjoy the next adventure!

  • @emptyscience
    @emptyscience Před 25 dny

    Please keep all the crew along with you .

    • @brokenkayfabe
      @brokenkayfabe Před 25 dny

      he has already promised that. GC, NYR and FRANK AND STAYING TOGETHER 4LIFE.

  • @Sonofawildanimal4241
    @Sonofawildanimal4241 Před 29 dny

    Turn your phone the other way, Ariel! Look forward to seeing what your future holds!

  • @jamesbotham6196
    @jamesbotham6196 Před 29 dny +1

    We with you Ariel 👍

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Před 29 dny

    MMA, Boxing, Olympics...
    I forget what his other dream was. Some kind of team sports, I guess?

  • @ronjon4206
    @ronjon4206 Před 29 dny

    You are about to finally become a basketball analyst 🙌🤝🔥

  • @martysmith2851
    @martysmith2851 Před 24 dny

    @ArielHelwani not often in life can one find a cozy home and build a rock of a show, you did that (twice), so be careful what you walk away from.
    The grass is not always greener (as you already know)

  • @jenskarel5077
    @jenskarel5077 Před 29 dny

    It’s heartbreaking to hear this news. The MMA Hour was my go-to source for entertainment. I’m really going to miss it. Thank you, Ariel, for all the quality interviews and banter with the guys. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

  • @mightyzeus1e
    @mightyzeus1e Před 29 dny

    Mad love for the nose around these here comments, and I'd like to echo that. Looking forward to the big news. Much love and respect!

  • @choffmann8627
    @choffmann8627 Před 29 dny

    Dude. Your show was awesome! I looked forward each week. Im bummed. Best interviewer in the business…not just sports.

  • @bryanciacco4181
    @bryanciacco4181 Před 29 dny +1

    I'm hoping you set up a replica or even better studio and hire Rick, Conner, Frank and everyone else and still do the MMA Hour but on your own.

  • @jordansullivan65
    @jordansullivan65 Před 29 dny

    Exciting but also sad news all in one. Can't wait to hear what the next chapter brings!

  • @Jobe826
    @Jobe826 Před 29 dny

    I will miss this last chapter... but excited to see what's next!

  • @jeepz669
    @jeepz669 Před 29 dny

    Ariel always lands on his feet, can't wait to hear what's nxt for our boi

  • @rajd909
    @rajd909 Před 29 dny

    Loved your coverage with CBC sports. Your interviews with Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg were just amazing. I figured that a significant proportion of regular CBC viewers weren't familiar with Ariel Helwani and with the UFC in general. But I felt you won over a whole bunch of them.

  • @orambo
    @orambo Před 29 dny +2

    בהצלחה!

  • @jasonwe6er
    @jasonwe6er Před 21 dnem

    Happy for u brotha keep doing u

  • @wuhala100
    @wuhala100 Před 29 dny

    And suck it up, and bring back the MMA Beat. Remember that it is more entertaining when the panelists do not agree (you need Luke Thomas). You and Luke are like Skip and Steve A.

  • @jamesfaircloth370
    @jamesfaircloth370 Před 29 dny

    Wish you all the best

  • @King_JappyJoe
    @King_JappyJoe Před 29 dny +5

    Breaking News: Ariel and His People buy Lucas Tracy's CZcams Channel!

  • @craiggee4356
    @craiggee4356 Před 29 dny +3

    Gonna miss the show!!! And first!!

  • @gilly5959
    @gilly5959 Před 29 dny

    Best of luck to you ariel on your new adventure, this is what happens when you're talented 😀 i will be sick tho if you're not involved with mma. Nobody has the connection with the fighters like you in the media, i will miss your interviews 👍

  • @boreduser12
    @boreduser12 Před 29 dny +1

    Any guesses?
    Some sort of European or Canadian channel?
    Maybe his own company?
    Netflix?

  • @docb1844
    @docb1844 Před 29 dny

    Love you Ariel. THE ABSOLUTE GOAT of combat sports n mma AVTUAL REAL-LIFE JOURNALISM

  • @chrisbaggaley.
    @chrisbaggaley. Před 29 dny

    @ArielHelwani. My Monday & Wednesday tea time (6pm) will never be the same again. The last 3 years have flown by. Best of luck in whatever you do next. 10-7 Helwani all day. From the UK 🇬🇧

  • @cryptoisthewaytogo
    @cryptoisthewaytogo Před 26 dny

    MMA media sucks when they do live interviews during fight week and when they stream press conferences, looks low budget

  • @iimRose
    @iimRose Před 29 dny

    Man I been wondering where Areli’s been. My work days on Mon Weds been slow af cause of it 🤣🤣 excited see what Ariel does bring the crew with you

  • @olivierolzolz1693
    @olivierolzolz1693 Před 29 dny

    How come the most awarded MMA journalist hasn't been signed for many years so far? I don't get it.
    The MMA Hour became (once again) a reference in terms of coverage, guests, and content, but Vox Media just waited the end of A. Helwani's contract to make an offer.....he could refuse? Sure, we don't know the details: maybe they offered him something great he just refused. But that's not my point. It's just like with team sports: you re-sign your superstars at least a year (if not two) before the end of their contract, not in the previous weeks because.

  • @macurlyfries
    @macurlyfries Před 25 dny +1

    I hope you find a way to replace the 6-8 hours a week you’ve taken from us

  • @brokenkayfabe
    @brokenkayfabe Před 29 dny +2

    you are the goat! i cant wait for you to break out of the combat sports niche and cover broader topics with the boys!

  • @Vitajacky
    @Vitajacky Před 29 dny

    Man, this is sure spiking my anxiety... BUT in Ariel we trust!