The Askren-Mighty Mouse Trade. It led to Masvidal becoming a big star from the famous knee, which led to the BMF belt, which let to the Dustin-Justin knockout, which then led to Holloway getting a last second KO against Gaethje at UFC 300.
I started watching MMA back in 06. The first PPV I distinctly remember was UFC 68 Couture vs Silvia with my dad and man we were hooked. I started training BJJ and kickboxing shortly after. And nowadays I’m a purple belt in BJJ. I love jiujitsu so much and it was all thanks to that one event one Saturday night.
There was this PS2 game called K1 Grand Prix, it's exactly what it sounds like, it was a kickboxing game that had all the classic K1 monsters, Mirko Cro Cop, Ernesto Hoost, Stefan Leko, it was simplistic but so much damn fun, I played it religiously. And I was at best buy cruising through the music and movies, and I saw a Pride DVD with Mirko and Mark Hunt on it, they were 2 of my favorites from the game, so I bought it, and I've been hooked on MMA ever since.
BJJ gyms, boxing and Thai boxing gyms have taken over the world. Poor Karate, self defence martial arts competitions was never a spectator sport. Grappling tournaments are boring to watch for the casual observer. MMA is the perfect balance for the spectator. Violence from the strikers, BJJ and wrestling for the technical stuff. It truly is a wonderful sport in every way.
I remember seeing Ronda's fight with Sarah D'Alelio in Strikeforce, and I thought it sucked that her win was considered controversial, since D'Alelio cried out in pain, so it was a pretty clear verbal submission. I also remember the crowd booing, and Sarah was comforting Ronda, saying "don't listen to them, you deserve the win." I thought that was classy as hell on D'Alelio's part, especially given the crowds reaction. She could have used the crowds displeasure as an excuse to say "I never tapped," but she accepted the loss with grace and maturity, which is something Ronda was never able to do when she (eventually) lost a fight, and her air of invincibility along with it.
I'd say that Bloodsport being released and the creator's insane delusions in general was an important moment, since without him we wouldn't have a bunch of fighters like Cro Cop who got into the sport because they watched the movie as a kid.
Dennis Hallman with the Speedo Shorts and Cody Mckenzie fighting with the shopping price tags still attached on his Shorts = The start of the Reebok fight kit deal
Yea that shit was crazy, and what's really crazy is that the ratings significantly increased from the start of the fight to the end, because everyone was calling their buddies and saying holy shit dude, you gotta watch this fight, these dudes are beating each other to death.
#2 I’m 39 years old and I def fkn cared! Still hate Koscheck, never thought Ken Flo would have fought for a belt and I remember what Leban’s face looked like before it turned to stone.
Me too mate, Koscheck was and will always be a jock wanker, Ken Flo… I’ve had to explain to the younger gen who thinks he is a nerd analyst how tuff that mofo was!… and that leaves us with the Crippler, I’m glad he has turned his life around 🤙
Continuing from my last comment having every card broken down and explained is what the mma world needs. Yeah you might not break 1 million views on those videos but the 100 thousand people that do want to know can’t find the information. It’s not your fault MMAOP but it would be good. Your biggest fan BXBFG❤❤
Hey!! As someone who can’t afford every fight card, having a trusted RUclips mma channel to rely on to explain and breakdown cards like ufc fights nights or Vegas cards would be awesome. I want to know what happened between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev but it’s hard to find out.
If you told me at UFC 30 that either Dana or Trump would go on to become president, it would have been really hard to wrap my head around President Dana White 🤣
Anderson Silva takes a light heavyweight fight as the incumbent middleweight champion. No way anyone would know it would lead to so many damn crossover champion attempts and successes
Gonna have to admit, as much I can't stand him, Connor winning two belts is the most important thing in UFC history. He proves that if you dominate your division, you should move up weight(since they all cut anyways). Why Connor has my respect and Khabib doesn't.
I wonder if Dana had anything to do with the espn-coke leak...I mean, it just so happened to come at the perfect time for the UFC. Conspiracy theories have sprung from less
I genuinely want to know who thinks Joe Rogan is the greatest commentator for MMA. I genuinely think he is only there because he has been friends with DWF. I'd take Mike Goldberg over him any day and Jon Anik is also much better. Literally Joe is the "Oooooo" and "OooOOoO" guy while the others are talking about his movements, combinations, etc.
@@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoffIV would he still be the 45th President even if he takes office after the 46th? Real question, I know one of the Roosevelts served non consecutive terms, but I'm not sure if he was still considered the same #.
It was Grover Cleveland and he is counted as the 22nd and 24th president. So if Don won he would have the 47th presidency, but there would only be a total of 45 different presidents.
Joe has brought knowledge to the sport for 20+ years. From kickboxing to BJJ, I have always appreciated his commentary. even though it can be biased. And Joe’s stand up about Noah’s Ark is fucking great.
I know this one kid, who says he wins 5-20 k for winning at rainbow six seige. Is this true?? Apparently he is a top guy. If it is does that mean e sports is still around in a sense?? Idk
5:19 I really could care less and think MMA would be better off without women. At the very least separate like any other sport and see how they do on their own. I’m betting that they wouldn’t be that popular.
So 7 of these things were things that LITERALLY EVERYONE knew about and knew they were huge things. Most of these are things that were huge news in the internet and to mma fans when it happened…. You guys have been doing really shit writing and videos as of late and this is alright example I am about to unfollow..
the part about Joe is not correct, i feel you're a bit younger than most MMA fans most people knew who he was when he appeared in the UFC. yes, it was his biggest job excluding the podcast, but i think you're taking a bit from Joe's career as comedian, he was fairly popular back in the day
The Askren-Mighty Mouse Trade. It led to Masvidal becoming a big star from the famous knee, which led to the BMF belt, which let to the Dustin-Justin knockout, which then led to Holloway getting a last second KO against Gaethje at UFC 300.
Rip Stephan Bonnar. I wish he knew how many people looked up to him giving his all to the Forrest fight
Only 17 times? Uncle Chael must have been having an off day.
Chaels testosterone levels were 17 times normal? I see no reason to suspect anything
It was an off day for chael. Should have been at least 20
Must've caught him on an off day
Definitely an off day
Testosterone tested positive for high levels of Uncle Chael.
@@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231🤣🤣🤣🤣
I started watching MMA back in 06. The first PPV I distinctly remember was UFC 68 Couture vs Silvia with my dad and man we were hooked. I started training BJJ and kickboxing shortly after. And nowadays I’m a purple belt in BJJ. I love jiujitsu so much and it was all thanks to that one event one Saturday night.
There was this PS2 game called K1 Grand Prix, it's exactly what it sounds like, it was a kickboxing game that had all the classic K1 monsters, Mirko Cro Cop, Ernesto Hoost, Stefan Leko, it was simplistic but so much damn fun, I played it religiously. And I was at best buy cruising through the music and movies, and I saw a Pride DVD with Mirko and Mark Hunt on it, they were 2 of my favorites from the game, so I bought it, and I've been hooked on MMA ever since.
BJJ gyms, boxing and Thai boxing gyms have taken over the world. Poor Karate, self defence martial arts competitions was never a spectator sport. Grappling tournaments are boring to watch for the casual observer. MMA is the perfect balance for the spectator. Violence from the strikers, BJJ and wrestling for the technical stuff. It truly is a wonderful sport in every way.
I don’t remember when I started watching but fighters fought more than once in a night. I know that.
@@shelfcloud487so probably 90s?
@@DrSpaceman42 yep
I remember seeing Ronda's fight with Sarah D'Alelio in Strikeforce, and I thought it sucked that her win was considered controversial, since D'Alelio cried out in pain, so it was a pretty clear verbal submission. I also remember the crowd booing, and Sarah was comforting Ronda, saying "don't listen to them, you deserve the win." I thought that was classy as hell on D'Alelio's part, especially given the crowds reaction. She could have used the crowds displeasure as an excuse to say "I never tapped," but she accepted the loss with grace and maturity, which is something Ronda was never able to do when she (eventually) lost a fight, and her air of invincibility along with it.
I'd say that Bloodsport being released and the creator's insane delusions in general was an important moment, since without him we wouldn't have a bunch of fighters like Cro Cop who got into the sport because they watched the movie as a kid.
Dennis Hallman with the Speedo Shorts and Cody Mckenzie fighting with the shopping price tags still attached on his Shorts = The start of the Reebok fight kit deal
😂😂
That’s funny AND accurate😂
“I’ll tell you something you probably don’t know about me Joe Rogan, I smoke rocks”😂
"Fear is never a factor for me, Joe Rogan. I smoke rocks."
"This is not the first time that I've tasted penis. It's not uncommon in my line of work".
"You might not believe this, but this ain't the first time I tasted penis."
"Mmm you have any hot sauce?"
Mazzagatti stopping the fight early: said no one ever.
Andy wang becoming a warrior
Changed the game
I'll never forget the Griffin Bonner fight as long as i live hands down my fav fight of all time
Yea that shit was crazy, and what's really crazy is that the ratings significantly increased from the start of the fight to the end, because everyone was calling their buddies and saying holy shit dude, you gotta watch this fight, these dudes are beating each other to death.
MMA Right On Point
2:54 the classic Mark McGwire “it’s legal so what” defense. Bc that so well for him 😂
Love these vidoes so much, makes my weeks more enjoyable
should do this but with lower level fights changing division landscapes and outcomes.
Nothing like some Sunday afternoon Tommy Toe Hold
Gay.
@@coolbreeze3793 ok Coolbreeze3793
@@coolbreeze3793if you click on your name it shows you complaining that a video didn’t have him
@@coolbreeze3793 I agree that you are
Pls make a “wins that aged like wine” video
The last bit, 'Small promotion gets banned'. That's new to me. Great work guys, another great video, cheers.
I did not know Chael was pretty much the poster boy for TRT when it came to UFC. I always thought it was Vitor 🤯
No one said “the tv actor??” We said “the guy who makes you eat bugs?”
Just commenting for the sake of it
Good job, man. 👌👌
#2 I’m 39 years old and I def fkn cared! Still hate Koscheck, never thought Ken Flo would have fought for a belt and I remember what Leban’s face looked like before it turned to stone.
Me too mate, Koscheck was and will always be a jock wanker, Ken Flo… I’ve had to explain to the younger gen who thinks he is a nerd analyst how tuff that mofo was!… and that leaves us with the Crippler, I’m glad he has turned his life around 🤙
@@MachineintheMonkey you know what I’m sayin!!
Alex Pereira sizing up Jamal Hill after the Glover fight
I drop everything I’m doing when one of these top 10s come out
An ounce of weed and a charger is all I need to binge watch this channel
You couldn’t smoke an ounce
@@bigdog2432 I put it on your life I can
@@bigdog2432 you couldn’t smoke an ounce don’t put your shortcomings on me
@@jaynunez9535oh you’re so cool. Shut up
This better have Newsradio clips in it
Continuing from my last comment having every card broken down and explained is what the mma world needs. Yeah you might not break 1 million views on those videos but the 100 thousand people that do want to know can’t find the information. It’s not your fault MMAOP but it would be good. Your biggest fan BXBFG❤❤
2:20 I hear this all the time, it's "regimen", and not "regiment". You would have a training *regimen* or a *regiment* of soldiers.
That explains why at this point you can’t find any fighter who is relevant, and not worn the official Abu Dhabi uniform.
Hey!! As someone who can’t afford every fight card, having a trusted RUclips mma channel to rely on to explain and breakdown cards like ufc fights nights or Vegas cards would be awesome. I want to know what happened between Jairzinho
Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev but it’s hard to find out.
The “panduscarino” 😂😂😂
Rogan is undeniable on the UFC mic. Everywhere else, he's unbearable.
If you told me at UFC 30 that either Dana or Trump would go on to become president, it would have been really hard to wrap my head around President Dana White 🤣
Idea for ya; show the history of increasing events,TV-Deals and advertising. Sorry my bad english
nah thats lowkey lame
First calf kick was overlooked no doubt. Changed the entire sport.
Damn- an MMA butterfly effect list essentially
Tommy kills as always
Who cares about Conor having 2 titles, he NEVER defended either, so was he really a champion? stripped both bc didnt fight, what champ does that
the best ones
/s
Just based off the thumbnail I was thinking Joe Rogan's hair was on the list.
1:17 is that Dana White with hair?
Anderson Silva takes a light heavyweight fight as the incumbent middleweight champion. No way anyone would know it would lead to so many damn crossover champion attempts and successes
4:51 What do you mean 2nd biggest? What was the biggest then?
Bendo's calf kicks against Frankie.
Mighty mouse vs uncle creepy draw in the first fight could have given us sudden death rounds
Talks about Joe on Fear Factor- Literally uses a clip from Chapelle's Show. XD
There were 8 future or present champions on ufc 276
Gonna have to admit, as much I can't stand him, Connor winning two belts is the most important thing in UFC history. He proves that if you dominate your division, you should move up weight(since they all cut anyways). Why Connor has my respect and Khabib doesn't.
I wish Tommy would make a little stand-alone content. I miss the impressions !
I was there live.
I wonder if Dana had anything to do with the espn-coke leak...I mean, it just so happened to come at the perfect time for the UFC. Conspiracy theories have sprung from less
Trump has been a legend since the 80s. Watch any fights from back then, and you'll see Trump sitting ringside with great people from the time.
never for a fucking second did we see Joe coming. news radio was great, fear factor was great.
2 million to 4 billion 🔥
I miss you, Tommy Toe Hold.... and you know what I mean.
Chuck Liddell built the sport on his back. First UFC superstar.
My brother in Law called women to the ufc immediately after Tate vs Rousey 1.
I called it as soon as Dana said it would never happen🤣
Ronda is living proof that make up can be very dangerous, watch out fellas
Why did you leave out John Skippers coke dealer extorted him to resign from espn?
I genuinely want to know who thinks Joe Rogan is the greatest commentator for MMA.
I genuinely think he is only there because he has been friends with DWF. I'd take Mike Goldberg over him any day and Jon Anik is also much better.
Literally Joe is the "Oooooo" and "OooOOoO" guy while the others are talking about his movements, combinations, etc.
Agreed. Nobody really gives a shit if Rogan is there or not, except for his dumbass followers
i feel like thats jon. if anything joe has a pretty good understanding of bjj and mma as a whole. he just wont stop yapping ab leg kicks
Joe is not the greatest commentator in the history of the promotion... Jon Anik.... that's all
nah
Havent watched the video yet but imma say Nick Diaz
Wow. Mr. Toe-Hold was able to mention Brock in ANOTHER VIDEO lol
these videos are great but yall gotta change these watchmojo ass thumbnails
It’s called the algorithm bruh
good thing they dont listen to you lol
nate diaz choking conor out 😂
Calling joe rogan the greatest commentator of all time is laughable at this point
Pulse chain boys and gurls 😅
Al go rhythm
Mokaev is meh
That knee man, he’s not the same anymore
very meh. rip gaziev too 💀
I miss Spike TV.
me too 😭
Lol dude! You called him the donald?!?!? Lmao its the don!!!! Donny! Donny! Donny! Donny!
lol dude!
45 & 47
lol, ok, how did 2020 go for your Cheeto King? let me guess, WAHHH, STOLEN!!!!, WAHHHH!@@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoffIV
@@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoffIV would he still be the 45th President even if he takes office after the 46th? Real question, I know one of the Roosevelts served non consecutive terms, but I'm not sure if he was still considered the same #.
It was Grover Cleveland and he is counted as the 22nd and 24th president. So if Don won he would have the 47th presidency, but
there would only be a total of 45 different presidents.
2005 the peak of reality TV because there’s 50 shows airing on tv?… My guy must not have a wife, there’s at least 80000 now 😂
Joe Rogan's UFC commentary is now the worst out of all the team. He sucks.
Who the hell considers Joe the best commentator in the history of the company?
chuds
Joe does. obviously. he also believes he's a legendary standup comedian...
Joe has brought knowledge to the sport for 20+ years. From kickboxing to BJJ, I have always appreciated his commentary. even though it can be biased.
And Joe’s stand up about Noah’s Ark is fucking great.
I do
Petr yan knee broke the entire timeline, we almost had sean Strickland, sean o malley and colby Covington as champ at the same time
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I know this one kid, who says he wins 5-20 k for winning at rainbow six seige. Is this true?? Apparently he is a top guy. If it is does that mean e sports is still around in a sense?? Idk
5:19 I really could care less and think MMA would be better off without women. At the very least separate like any other sport and see how they do on their own. I’m betting that they wouldn’t be that popular.
Conor McGregor is proof that trailer trash isn't unique to America
what? you sound american lmao
People constantly overlook the fact that Uncle Chael has never lost a round inside or outside the octagon.. 😮 Should be #1..
Joe Rogan needs to retire.
Go to bed
@@Anon86295and people were upset when Peyton Manning retired too, but that stage of the road happens to everyone in sports.
Good thing Joe isn't in sports, he just commentates which he can do until he is an old ass man.
I knew I'd bring out his mindless minions.... 🤣@@Dreas_Diaz88
"That stage of the road"? Who says that? What kind of dumbass saying is that?
So 7 of these things were things that LITERALLY EVERYONE knew about and knew they were huge things. Most of these are things that were huge news in the internet and to mma fans when it happened…. You guys have been doing really shit writing and videos as of late and this is alright example I am about to unfollow..
Crybaby
okay well then unfollow. no one asked for your input mate 😭
Not everybody has been an MMA dork as long as you have dude.
Edit: PLEASE unfollow. Nobody cares.
Thank you Donald Trump.
🤮🤮🤮
No one overlooked these
we all did now stfu and get some sleep
the part about Joe is not correct, i feel you're a bit younger than most MMA fans
most people knew who he was when he appeared in the UFC.
yes, it was his biggest job excluding the podcast, but i think you're taking a bit from Joe's career as comedian, he was fairly popular back in the day
7:50
#ElonDidntInhale