MMA insider has four-word reaction after fighter who often runs into trouble shares grateful message "ending 2024 on a positive note"

In a touching show of support within the MMA community, renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani publicly celebrated the positive transformation of former UFC fighter Jason Miller with a four-word reaction.

On Jan. 1, 2025, Miller took to X to share his recovery journey, marking the end of 2024 on a high note. His post, which detailed his rise from what he described as "the bottom of my story" to a place of rapid personal growth, resonated widely within the MMA world.

Miller wrote:

"I’m so glad to be ending 2024 on a positive note. One year ago, I was at the bottom of my story. One year later I’m ascending so fast that I can’t believe it. I’ve had some hiccups and let myself down, but it ain’t about how many times you stumble, but how many times you get up."

In response, Helwani commented:

"Very happy to hear"

Screenshot of Ariel Helwani's response to Jason Miller's post. [Screenshot courtesy: arielhelwani on X]

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Jason Miller has faced numerous challenges from legal issues to mental health challenges in recent past

Jason Miller has had countless run-ins with the law, which have resulted in jail time and hefty fines. This legal trouble has been a recurrent theme, impacting his fighting career and freedom.

Professionally, Miller has had ups and downs in his professional fighting career. During the early days of his career, he won the Superbrawl Championship and the Icon Sport Middleweight title against Robbie Lawler. He faced a huge setback three months after becoming the champion, losing his title in the first defense. He also experienced a no-contest due to an illegal move in a rematch with Ronaldo Souza.

While these challenges have been significant obstacles in the North Carolina native's life, his recent social media post has reflected his ongoing effort to overcome them and turn his life around for good.

Check out Jason Miller describing his struggles in-depth: