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  • Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Ariel Helwani to preview the SHOWTIME PPV rematch between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley. What are Tyron Woodley’s chances? What do both fighters need to change from the first fight. The guys break it all down.
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  • @Ghost-xb3xn
    @Ghost-xb3xn Před 2 lety +718

    I’m actually so happy. 3 of my favourite people together, I’m glad Luke & Ariel have patched things up. I used to love The MMA Beat!

    • @swisscheese8628
      @swisscheese8628 Před 2 lety +16

      Luke bows to the main media man

    • @dpiercyscomics
      @dpiercyscomics Před 2 lety +11

      Ariel annoys me unless he is talking shop with other people I like.

    • @TayK.Rowling
      @TayK.Rowling Před 2 lety +10

      About 4 minutes in, I literally said “This makes me so happy” then i seen this comment. Awesome stuff

    • @Max_El-Cucuy_Holloway
      @Max_El-Cucuy_Holloway Před 2 lety +13

      MMA FIGHTING had an all star team, no one really knew it at that time though

    • @Houcnc
      @Houcnc Před 2 lety +1

      What was their beef

  • @Riverpeth
    @Riverpeth Před 2 lety +502

    Amazing to see this team back together, feels like a lifetime ago in the golden era of MMA. Much missed.

  • @dustinstorey6779
    @dustinstorey6779 Před 2 lety +182

    Ariel is 10x funnier and more entertaining since leaving ESPN. Good to see his renaissance and good seeing Luke and him being friends. I never thought that would happen, ever!

  • @spielundzeug
    @spielundzeug Před 2 lety +460

    Would love it if it wouldn't take another Jake Paul fight to get you three together again.

    • @doctorcrumb
      @doctorcrumb Před 2 lety +2

      Yea...

    • @jrrtt25
      @jrrtt25 Před 2 lety +2

      Cheers to this!

    • @Cwjespersen
      @Cwjespersen Před 2 lety +13

      Who could have thought this is all Jake Pauls doings

    • @Joe-ss9cr
      @Joe-ss9cr Před 2 lety

      well that's a fairly sad way of looking at it

    • @MrJdeeze
      @MrJdeeze Před 2 lety

      Agree

  • @greatstate58
    @greatstate58 Před 2 lety +184

    That Ariel jump in during Brian’s monologue was definitely applauded by Luke 😂

  • @thatindiandude4602
    @thatindiandude4602 Před 2 lety +351

    My appreciation for Helwani went up even more when he stood up for himself against Schaub.

    • @kennytaco4474
      @kennytaco4474 Před 2 lety +57

      And now Brendan is leaving showtime lmao

    • @thatindiandude4602
      @thatindiandude4602 Před 2 lety +41

      @@kennytaco4474 Ariel Helwani brought up a point I thought was very insightful. He thinks he is better than the fans. I don't have a hate boner for the guy. Hell, I would do the same if I were him. But he failed upwards, and instead of counting his fortune, he really does act like he is better than people he perceives to be beneath him.

    • @kennytaco4474
      @kennytaco4474 Před 2 lety +13

      @@thatindiandude4602 can’t disagree w a word you just said brother. He will realize that he isn’t that guy soon hopefully. Because I can’t see him getting another deal like he did w showtime.

    • @thosewhodig
      @thosewhodig Před 2 lety +32

      He did more than stand up for himself. He delivered a scorched earth campaign against the whole TFATK crew!

    • @steveb9713
      @steveb9713 Před 2 lety +18

      Greatest result in mma media history

  • @cameron8151
    @cameron8151 Před 2 lety +170

    The crossover we never knew we’d get

    • @queensinthesky
      @queensinthesky Před 2 lety +6

      This dropping has made Spider-Man: No Way Home only the second biggest crossover event of this month. Amazing.

    • @EPSTomcat11
      @EPSTomcat11 Před 2 lety +3

      But we always wanted

    • @dgillian183
      @dgillian183 Před 2 lety +2

      The threesome we weren’t expecting! 😂

  • @hans8241
    @hans8241 Před 2 lety +235

    This was real… Luke and Ariel putting their past aside to this extent exemplifies maturity that I think many of us can learn from. None of us are saints, as I'm sure these men can attest to. But life is short... let’s not dwell on a negative past and maximize the present. And god damn, this meeting of 3 of the best minds in the industry is combat sports analysis maxed out.
    A1 content. Thanks BC, Luke and Ariel. *More please*

    • @abdulg4762
      @abdulg4762 Před 2 lety +6

      Amen, love how the fight game gives us athletes that we love, and journalists that we’re compelled to engage with. Beautiful

    • @user-fx5cd4px3k
      @user-fx5cd4px3k Před 2 lety +2

      all it took was luke to break his own deadlifting record

    • @xela2ooo
      @xela2ooo Před 2 lety +3

      Fer shawl the bess brainz in the biznis

    • @dlanjobo
      @dlanjobo Před 2 lety

      Can someone school me on why there was beef in the first place?

    • @xela2ooo
      @xela2ooo Před 2 lety +4

      @@dlanjobo I think that after Ariel left whatever media outlet he and Luke were working at beforehand, he scheduled his interviews with fighters in a way that got them to bail out of Luke's interviews in a way that made him look really stupid and generally inconvenienced him big time. I think Luke saw it as very unprofessional and petty but tbf from Ariel's perspective, I've had jobs and especially bosses that I've left with quite a bit of pent up resentment and if I had the ability to fuck shit up for them oh boy I definitely would.
      Like I personally can totally see where they were both coming from (from the few and far between details I can hazily recollect) so it's nice to see them burying the hatchet.

  • @WobblezGB
    @WobblezGB Před 2 lety +205

    A groundbreaking moment in MK history!!! Ariel and Luke back together to shoot the shit. With a Little bit of BC.

  • @CapitalP177
    @CapitalP177 Před 2 lety +43

    Having these guys together means so much to the MMA community.

  • @TheBatosai
    @TheBatosai Před 2 lety +79

    Wow I never knew this was the trio I wanted to see!
    3 guys and 2 cups.

    • @zackg1272
      @zackg1272 Před 2 lety +3

      😂😂😂😂🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌

    • @dgillian183
      @dgillian183 Před 2 lety +2

      Golden comment! You’re at 69 likes and I didn’t want to change that lol.

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell Před 2 lety +1

      @@dgillian183 some animal changed the 69. Damn them!!

    • @dgillian183
      @dgillian183 Před 2 lety

      @@NicolaMaxwell lol

  • @25Dzone
    @25Dzone Před 2 lety +96

    Ariel coming at BC with the smoke already makes this a top tier video - love that they've sorted out their issues

    • @ryu-ken
      @ryu-ken Před 2 lety +11

      When ariel came in the beginning and started going in on BC that was hilarious

  • @kevdunne84
    @kevdunne84 Před 2 lety +97

    I love this, seeing Ariel, Luke & BC together warms my cold heart

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell Před 2 lety

      My cold dead heart feels warm and cosy seeing this.

  • @killymckillkill
    @killymckillkill Před 2 lety +45

    17:09 might be the best part of the whole video. The struggle, the camera change, and the point afterwards all while the other two don't pick up on it. class!

    • @MrMinusTwo
      @MrMinusTwo Před 2 lety +3

      The struggle! It looked legit

    • @donnydogpiss4533
      @donnydogpiss4533 Před 2 lety +1

      Oh my god, thank you for this. I wasn't looking at the screen at that time and I would've completely missed it. He had that Egg Shen eye going hard too, lol.

    • @aytothakay
      @aytothakay Před 2 lety +4

      American Alpha shit 💯😎

  • @devilape4394
    @devilape4394 Před 2 lety +41

    The Collab we've been waiting for!

  • @TimShieff
    @TimShieff Před 2 lety +129

    Now we just need The Man in the Hat!

  • @chrisr1380
    @chrisr1380 Před 2 lety +167

    Haven't even watched yet and I'm SURE this is gonna be great, how could it not be? Three legends

    • @cojan83
      @cojan83 Před 2 lety

      Well two and then the nose. Meh

    • @cojan83
      @cojan83 Před 2 lety +2

      Wrong. I watched and I am coming around. Ariel is so much more convincing in his honest takes. Not a fan yet ... But getting there. Def good watch.

    • @mrladeuce397
      @mrladeuce397 Před 2 lety +1

      Hahaha. Two legends, one semi newbie. Naaahhhh. Ariel did lose me for a long time... the patching between the two parties has eased my opinion though.

  • @callumw6031
    @callumw6031 Před 2 lety +51

    Good to see Ariel and Luke back together again

  • @jtymon24
    @jtymon24 Před 2 lety +6

    Omg Ariel and Luke Thomas... Never thought I would see the day

  • @samkersten9539
    @samkersten9539 Před 2 lety +20

    What a beautiful happy ending to the Luke/Ariel drama

  • @sohambubka05
    @sohambubka05 Před 2 lety +26

    The good old days of MMA. Do this more often guys

  • @mj4193
    @mj4193 Před 2 lety +22

    I hope this gets a million views, and opens the door for many, many more interactions such as this 🙌🏻

  • @bileductable
    @bileductable Před 2 lety +44

    You love to see it!! Kudos to Luke and Ariel, MMA media is so much better this way.

  • @ERASA
    @ERASA Před 2 lety +29

    I say this with a tear in my eye: THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!

  • @theremingtonjames
    @theremingtonjames Před 2 lety +78

    This is incredible

  • @angrytacos5497
    @angrytacos5497 Před 2 lety +11

    this is a anime level reunion

  • @collinrobinson3085
    @collinrobinson3085 Před 2 lety +10

    I have spent time with almost every MMA show out there and in the end I am a massive MK fan, and really enjoy Ariel Helwani’s interviews and takes, but don’t find myself able to make time for every one of his shows in the solo format. I love his knowledge but I am not quite as engaged, and his other shows with cohosts were too silly on the other side. But this show was next level across the board. Genuinely the 3 best MMA personalities together, the chemistry is unreal and the amount of knowledge and perception between Luke and Ariel are as good as it gets. Very different but complimentary opinions, all fused together between the 3 of them with entertainment mixed in. We need an MK x Helwani weekly segment desperately!

  • @TheLuiscelaya
    @TheLuiscelaya Před 2 lety +12

    Luke & Ariel are legit my 2 favorite journalists in any sport. Good to see them working together once again

  • @chrisedwards2822
    @chrisedwards2822 Před 2 lety +4

    I smiled like somebody bought me some crayons when I saw Ariel and Luke together in the thumbnail

  • @isuckeggs4094
    @isuckeggs4094 Před 2 lety +13

    The crossover we’ve all been waiting for

  • @marcosdiaz8391
    @marcosdiaz8391 Před 2 lety +10

    You guys have no idea how much joy seeing three of my favorite combat sport minds and personalities together and finally squashing childish beef.

  • @sulbul64
    @sulbul64 Před 2 lety +8

    Luke and Ariel havent been onscreen since the MMA Beat years ago

  • @stoneosborne9247
    @stoneosborne9247 Před 2 lety +17

    Been following Ariel and Luke since 2008, when I got into watching MMA so that I could fit in with my Army buddies. Honestly never thought I'd see you two patch things up much less work together cordially ever again. Makes me really happy.

  • @mugshotmarley
    @mugshotmarley Před 2 lety +6

    Ariel gassing up BC for the Rockhold/Bisping comparison just made BC's year.

  • @CapitalP177
    @CapitalP177 Před 2 lety +4

    This here was an automatic click. The gods have heard. The gods have given.

  • @bummydill
    @bummydill Před 2 lety +10

    I appreciate them speaking to the past right away and not blowing past it.

  • @JacobAaron97
    @JacobAaron97 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude Ariel with the PF Chang’s reference holy shit that’s funny

  • @Larryandhisbelts
    @Larryandhisbelts Před 2 lety +2

    Holy shit Luke's quick wit insults are gold.
    "That's a fantastic shirt! Where's it from"
    "A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER"

    • @dgillian183
      @dgillian183 Před 2 lety

      😂 he’s constantly ripping BC! Love it

  • @sheperdofidiots
    @sheperdofidiots Před 2 lety +14

    It was great to see these three shoot the shit in between the analysis. It warms my heart to see them working together. I would not mind watching this again right before the fight.

  • @jaymallo7859
    @jaymallo7859 Před 2 lety +6

    I just wanna say if you 3 fellas read this… I’m so happy whatever difference’s you may have had… you guys are great together so thank you!

  • @LynnJrMusic
    @LynnJrMusic Před 2 lety +5

    Salute to Helwani. He addresses ALLL SMOKE until it completely dissolves 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @MajestixComicsClix
    @MajestixComicsClix Před 2 lety +8

    Holy shit the MMA Beat is So close to be being a reality we just need the man in the hat and we are good to go!

    • @ProjectN64
      @ProjectN64 Před 2 lety +3

      Don't forget the boomer with the Hawaiian shirt

  • @chi1974
    @chi1974 Před 2 lety +15

    This was great, I loved it, Luke. I'm so happy you and Ariel sorted things out. Life's too short, right? Great chemistry.

  • @tannerdorow5629
    @tannerdorow5629 Před 2 lety +6

    This combo was AMAZING!!! PLEASE give us more Ariel crossover content!

  • @CarlosGarcia-kk5ld
    @CarlosGarcia-kk5ld Před 2 lety +9

    I love all 3, wish they were talking about ANYTHING else tho…

  • @jgreen802
    @jgreen802 Před 2 lety +12

    Hope you guys can do this again in the future. It reminded me why I loved the mma beat so much.

  • @allmyfriendsband
    @allmyfriendsband Před 2 lety +5

    I nearly spit out my coffee. This rocks, does the heart good.

  • @windywindmill98
    @windywindmill98 Před 2 lety +12

    Love Ariel and the MK boys. Heartwarming to see them together. Just lovely stuff.

  • @kevincarrigan2798
    @kevincarrigan2798 Před 2 lety +3

    Different personalities but same passion. It's real life, and I wish more people realized this.

  • @EAsp100
    @EAsp100 Před 2 lety +10

    I'm loving this! I enjoy Ariel as well as Luke and BC! Great to see you all together!

  • @terrybyrd5951
    @terrybyrd5951 Před 2 lety +5

    I can’t stop smiling

  • @SYN30STM
    @SYN30STM Před 2 lety +3

    That Chris Benoit line was brutal 39:33

  • @ryanhobbs7929
    @ryanhobbs7929 Před 2 lety +5

    Warms my heart seeing you three together

  • @kev0lution
    @kev0lution Před 2 lety +7

    Brendan Schaub will take credit for giving Ariel Helwani for this opportunity again. He will say they asked him to be the 3rd guy at this table but was at his sold out arena working on his second special.....

  • @hauntedhomevideo
    @hauntedhomevideo Před 2 lety +36

    Loooooong time fan here and seeing these 3 donks on an episode brings a tear to my eye! Well done, guys👊

  • @timbox80
    @timbox80 Před 2 lety +5

    Outstanding. This made me smile from start to finish.

    • @SamAlan3005
      @SamAlan3005 Před 2 lety +1

      Same, I legit caught myself smiling throughout. They’re all professionals, and I’m glad they’re on good terms.

  • @michaelk9807
    @michaelk9807 Před 2 lety +10

    Nice to see this… clearly understanding there is a gradual separation of MMA minds and real needs to recognize real. Good for them

  • @lou7980
    @lou7980 Před 2 lety +2

    6:14 “i wasnt talking about the drink either” Alpha Ariel is cold 😂😂😂

  • @claytonluke81
    @claytonluke81 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm a huge fan of all 3 guys, even through the beef. I never took a side. This video is the best shit ever. Now all we need is the man in the hat.

  • @simmytom7684
    @simmytom7684 Před 2 lety +4

    Man what a sight to see, OG Donk, Man of Art and The Nose Heelwani?! I'm all for it!!

  • @sonofsammydavis2751
    @sonofsammydavis2751 Před 2 lety +7

    Awesome collaboration 👌🏽. Hope they can do this more often at big events

  • @cascademyth
    @cascademyth Před 2 lety +8

    What an amazing show. When you guys come together, magic happens

  • @videoj81
    @videoj81 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow welcome back guys , love to see Luke and Ariel together again

  • @ryanstjohn1099
    @ryanstjohn1099 Před 2 lety +4

    More of these 3 together please. Really enjoy the commentary. Doesn’t matter to me if it’s boxing or MMA talk. Showtime should push this more often.

  • @RebeldeModerado
    @RebeldeModerado Před 2 lety +3

    Man this three together is a great Christmas gift. Thank you Gentlemen.

  • @infamous2117
    @infamous2117 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow 2021 was already wierd. I cant believe these guys are back together.

  • @CompleteProducer84
    @CompleteProducer84 Před 2 lety +3

    Cannot explain how happy I am right now. Was looking for something to watch, did not expect this. What a trio!

  • @JagUriel
    @JagUriel Před 2 lety +4

    Do I smell an MMA Beat Resurrection??? Let's call for it Donks!!

  • @Mario.P1
    @Mario.P1 Před 2 lety +7

    Greatest trio ever I missed this mma beat throw back vibes

  • @LG000
    @LG000 Před 2 lety +1

    So happy to see my fellow Canadian doing well, love from Toronto.

  • @justincarter1217
    @justincarter1217 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, this is a team up id never thought id see again

  • @dotsongray
    @dotsongray Před 2 lety +5

    This was awesome. Would love to see more of these

  • @poopstainhotdog1
    @poopstainhotdog1 Před 2 lety +3

    Saw the thumbnail and couldn’t help but grin HARD. Love this so much

  • @jeremyf9476
    @jeremyf9476 Před 2 lety +1

    One: I absolutely love this.
    Two: I was secretly hoping Jeff Wagenheim would also show up.

  • @georgeoswald9552
    @georgeoswald9552 Před 2 lety +69

    If you’ve been invested in mma media back when these guys were all on the mma beat panel together then this should put a smile on your face seeing these guys on set together once again 🙏 Ariel and Luke are pioneers in this digital media space in mma but also across all sports genres. Making YT shows and content before it was cool and lucrative. Much respect boys keep going please!!! 🤍🐝

  • @darbycrash726
    @darbycrash726 Před 2 lety +2

    The MMABeat is back!
    Dreams do come true 😢

  • @ismaluna9177
    @ismaluna9177 Před 2 lety +3

    Forget the spiderman multiverse, this is the crossover we have all been waiting for

  • @IrishTechnicalThinker
    @IrishTechnicalThinker Před 2 lety +3

    Dear Lord this feels like MMA Beat is back, makes me feel so nostalgic.

  • @USMCOIF
    @USMCOIF Před 2 lety +2

    This makes me happy. These three together

  • @lemanakmelo
    @lemanakmelo Před 2 lety +1

    The banter between the 3 of them is amazing

  • @gerowthehero
    @gerowthehero Před 2 lety +5

    best one in a while! great to have you three together. do it more often!

  • @FightScene
    @FightScene Před 2 lety +4

    This warms my heart. Two favourites back together.

  • @seankovarik4444
    @seankovarik4444 Před 2 lety +2

    Couldn't give a stuff about this fight. I'm just watching to see Luke and Ariel back together 🥰

  • @supervibesor
    @supervibesor Před 2 lety +2

    More of these 3 together, please! Love the banter and everything. Two thumbs up!

  • @cooldude5947
    @cooldude5947 Před 2 lety +12

    Legendary. I would absolutely love It if this would even be a semi-regular thing 🔥💯🙌

  • @painandpyro
    @painandpyro Před 2 lety +3

    "This is like bringing out the good whiskey!" 😄

  • @djhighscore
    @djhighscore Před 2 lety +2

    This makes me smile! Seriously. I don't know the truth of what happened but this is the nostalgia I didn't know I needed.

  • @abdulg4762
    @abdulg4762 Před 2 lety +5

    These 3 dudes are the best in the fight game! So glad they did this

    • @tanishazoa138
      @tanishazoa138 Před 2 lety

      Brian I don't follow and have only seen on the mma beat a few times. Ariel is the best. Luke cringe

  • @shawnhaqqani3227
    @shawnhaqqani3227 Před 2 lety +10

    As a guy whose been watching Ariel and Luke since day 1, BC has his place, the 3 best guys to ever cover mma period. Loved this

    • @tipsturnup9843
      @tipsturnup9843 Před 2 lety

      Nah.. he's up there.. maybe top 5.. but Joe Rogan still covers MMA and Karyn Bryant was there with Ariel from the beginning... so we can't say the 3rd best ever.. but the nigga is nice tho

  • @michaelreidy6300
    @michaelreidy6300 Před 2 lety +3

    Great to see the boys breaking bread. The best 3 names in the game. Then petesy and chuck.

  • @iEatVegans
    @iEatVegans Před 2 lety +1

    more of this please. thoroughly enjoyed.

  • @jamesmullord3187
    @jamesmullord3187 Před 2 lety +2

    I agree. Great to see such relaxed and friendly interaction between Luke and Ariel.

  • @howtowanderlust
    @howtowanderlust Před 2 lety +5

    Love it. There is a wide open lane for MK and content like this is going to propel them.

  • @TheTCogo
    @TheTCogo Před 2 lety +7

    Yes! The CEO and the CFO!

  • @WhoIsCalli
    @WhoIsCalli Před 2 lety +1

    Very fun chat. Good to see these three together

  • @davelackers
    @davelackers Před 2 lety +1

    Great show!
    Well done for making it happen.

  • @CL0UDR1DER
    @CL0UDR1DER Před 2 lety +5

    Luke is an atheist, Ariel is Jewish and yet we get this Christmas miracle. 🎄

  • @Canadian_Gamer
    @Canadian_Gamer Před 2 lety +3

    Ah yeah, the A-team is back baby!

  • @jasonh6711
    @jasonh6711 Před 2 lety +1

    great convo!

  • @Ninermma86
    @Ninermma86 Před 2 lety +1

    Great show y’all. I have been here from less than 1k subs. Happy for y’all and don’t miss the content.