Armored MMA: John Stegmeier v Andrew McCabe [Axe Profight Middle Weight]

[@Taika260]

Bro I swear youtube is slowly turning into interdimensional cable

[@MrMinuteman]

I’m sayin man

[@JohnDoe-uq2qd]

I'm all for it. Lately my algorithm has been all about dudes chugging beer, reviewing cigarettes, and people beating the shit out of each other with midevial weapons. It's been way better than the usual boring youtuber drama that's no better than reality tv.

[@illmaticeric]

Big facts 💯

[@grego713]

Perfectly stated.

[@gazzy9136]

@@JohnDoe-uq2qd KZbin recommends similar videos that you watch, so if you're getting recommended weird videos you don't like, then don't click on them or watch them type of videos. They don't show up for no reason other than your own actions

[@frankkelio4010]

Dana could have bought this, but no he bought fucking PowerSlap

[@Charlie-bj2gc]

Is he still trying to peddle that shit?

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Agree!!!

[@frankkelio4010]

@@Charlie-bj2gc yeah man, he even has post-slap press conferences where he talks about the gate and the earnings its sooo dumbb

[@PULAG]

The most painful thing is that they have "slap coaches" lol like WTF?? They'd be cheering on the sideline like yeah uhh .... great slap! Lol stuff is so stupid

[@pierregodeau4286]

This is far more entertaining. I wouldn't watch often, but now and again maybe. That slap fight is ridiculous though.

[@brendandrislane4560]

The modern mma style octagon doesn’t work for this. It should be wood and leather with torches and bones.

[@borjoneric]

I second this motion

[@UltFemWarrior]

Yes

[@_xciii1327]

I third this.🥂

[@kaistone2692]

4th 🤘

[@alimoorad5998]

5th

[@GruppeSechs]

We're regressing back to gladiator combat. What a time to be alive?...

[@UltraPatate]

If no one dies, it's not a gladiator fight

[@EliahStone]

@@UltraPatate Gladiators often didn't fight to death because their training was expensive.

[@IanMartin-vc2po]

@@EliahStonepropaganda

[@GggGgg-ek3dw]

Isnt good time when we can witness gladiator fights?

[@mattgiles4947]

Are you not entertained!!!!!

[@Matthew.._]

They should allow you to buy and throw tomatoes at the fighters too

[@digthathole5521]

And a witch burning for halftime.

[@nathanwilliams4005]

​@@digthathole5521Show up for the combat, stay for the immolation.

[@tblackwell93]

Who’s got that kind of money.

[@kaliause222]

😂😂😂​@@digthathole5521

[@wretchardkimball9049]

​@@tblackwell93millions of tomatoes are wasted every day

[@scottporter4524]

3:09 "fighters, touch tips!" ok they really need to come up a different wording there... 🤣

[@azfortuna9398]

nah thats on purpose

[@BananaMystic]

Absolutely not. This is gay as shit, they need to lean into it. Tbh mma fighters should give each other a little hug before the match so everyone knows that they're really still besties

[@darealbukchoyboi]

​@BananaMystic they need to kiss each other romantically

[@crazestyle83]

Why?! It's ELECTRIC and perfect for wood of mouth advertising. You do realize the demographic, right? Dudes enjoy dumb, dude humor.

[@crazestyle83]

​@@BananaMysticwwe is gay. At least this is real combat, not men's soap operas.

[@titgriffin1512]

Finally a weapon that makes more sense against armor. I’ve only seen sword fights that just turn into shield bashes which makes more sense than the sword.

[@BiggityBoggity8095]

Generally, the knights will have daggers. The sword fight always devolve into a wrestling match. In which case, a dagger is your best friend. It’ll poke through the small openings in the plates.

[@titgriffin1512]

@@BiggityBoggity8095 I watch this channel called dequitem and every fight they do they always end with the dagger. They do really cool fights on there

[@Zebra.Lionfish]

I agree, the long pollard style fights are always the most entertaining. Yeah it's interesting seeing the different offhand shields people use but not as effective with armor bashing. Would love to see more flails/morning star heavy hitters.

[@dogestranding5047]

@@BiggityBoggity8095Fr, so many movies depict people slicing through armor with swords lol

[@JohnStegmeier]

You're welcome 😂

[@shredda3165]

Guess it was just a matter of time before my youtubes Tolkien, crusades and ufc history triggered the algorithm and brought me to whatever tf this is..youtube knows me well

[@InnerCityX]

Started playing and uploading chivalry 2 videos. Now here I am lol. I feel you

[@NealBones]

Well met fellow man of taste 🤝

[@Skifahrer805]

Nerds + UFC = This ? Haha

[@Brauliopretelt]

Same😂

[@karlnicholson414]

I mean I'm a 15th century reenactor, and I don't upload or watch videos about armoured fights... Soo fuck knows why I'm here maybe lord algo has eyes that extend the KZbin sphere

[@joneslaakso]

This is so much cooler than mma.

[@muzarro]

And much HEAVIER.

[@lowlowseesee]

ololol only if your skull is numb lol.

[@Ghostpsmy]

Not realistic and doesn't look like sport. I'm not gonna pay to watch this shit.

[@bongboi2831]

Metal af

[@armoredmma]

We love all combat sports and hope this will actually contribute to the over all community and improve sports for all.

[@peepeepirate2816]

why have i just found this and why do i need more of this

[@Dark0_Cl0ud]

Whyte

[@digthathole5521]

I know how you feel. This rando video popped up and I thought larpers were going to do little fake battles. I have so many questions.

[@armoredmma]

Next fight is on ppv Nov 16th

[@JohnStegmeier]

@@digthathole5521 ask away

[@inductiveship1999]

This will continue to grow just give it time.

[@jayking5452]

Armored mma and car jujitsu has fueled my laughs for 2024😂

[@kevinbissinger]

yeah car jiujitsu was wild. way more legit than i thought it would be too

[@nat0106951]

wtf is car bjj 😂. searching

[@derwamper1258]

​@@nat0106951 dont forget the second J in BJJ or youll be wondering 😂

[@trilo_boy]

​@@derwamper1258Lmao

[@M0stlym3answ3ll]

Car jujitsu aka “when you go in for that kiss as you’re dropping her off after the date and she isn’t interested.” “SEATBELT CHOKE! Ya love to see it Bob!”

[@Spookdookin]

I think it should be like Thai kickboxing where they score takedowns/knockdowns but stand them back up. Wrestling/bjj in armor is just…clunky. 1st round was so awesome. Warriors.

[@jacket2038]

I think pretty much all modern attempts at historical martial arts should work like that - in fact that should be the primary way fights are scored

[@AYEBROUPTO]

I was thinking straight boxing I don’t think you would be able to throw a body kick with that amount of armour could do sweeps n that but still

[@BiggityBoggity8095]

@@AYEBROUPTOthere is video footage to disprove this notion. People have gotten head kick KOs in HEMA competition.

[@BiggityBoggity8095]

I disagree. The wrestling is the most important part of these fights. Back in the day, these things would always devolve into a wrestling match. What we need is time and money for the talent pool to get better. Then you’ll see some decent scrambles

[@QuantumMecha]

Why not everything? @all comments Hey, it’s Armored MMA so let’s bring it all in amirite?

[@stephenpemberton85]

Never thought in my time I would hear "AND NASHVILLE ARE YOU READY FOR AN AXE FIGHT"🤣💨 🤘😝🤘

[@UtherPendragon2020]

This is one bad armor failure away from being banned.

[@JohnStegmeier]

I had an armor failure in a melee and broke my clavicle fml.

[@unhandydaddy5117]

People break their shit in regular fighting all the time. Hell some of the injuries you see in UFC are far worse than in these kind if fights.

[@fighting_nerdy]

​@@unhandydaddy5117Anderson Silva's floppy leg. .

[@DoubleBGreen]

​@@unhandydaddy5117Until someone's arm is completely severed from one's body 😂

[@ald1144]

​@@DoubleBGreen If that happens they are obligated to shout, "It's just a flesh wound!"

[@girthygumbolini882]

It’s going to be really cool seeing how fighters adapt what they’ve seen in video games & movies into the sport. Dude entered the ring and does a Dark Souls move on the first attack I mean, it doesn’t get cooler than that. Well done!

[@kevind3974]

Problem with Armored combat is the stamina. Armors heavy as all hell so those smooth moves be it from games or even actual hema manuals takes a lot of stamina to pull off. So if anything I’m looking forward to when they truly figure out how to train for stamina. Figure that out and we will get more and more of those moves as now they dont have to risk gassing or helmet clogging for a higher level faint, dodge, or attack

[@fritzfxx]

That spin move was hilariously ineffective and showy

[@possibly8180]

Are zweihanders allowed? Asking for a mate.

[@bryanchapa2879]

Definitely way better than Slap BS. Dudes were legitimately going at it…

[@JohnStegmeier]

Thanks I about threw up after this fight

[@jm01157]

Idk why anyone would watch normal mma after seeing this

[@lordbulbhead]

completely insane but impressive sportsmanship! respect to those guys!

[@SirZeck]

WTF NOW THIS IS SOMETHING I WANT BUT NEVER KNEW EXIST. HELL YEAH BROTHERS!

[@JustSully.]

Bro why did I stumble across IRL For Honour?😂

[@Aiuser-q3n]

MISERUM

[@thomasdng2101]

@@Aiuser-q3nINCREDIBILIS!

[@onyx6799]

Now this is what i call a true CTE speed run 👌

[@causerDAguv]

better than power slap

[@Dark0_Cl0ud]

Both barbaric

[@envyy2000]

Everything is better than power slap

[@krystofcisar469]

Kids soccer is better than power slap :D

[@xzhenyui6516]

Dude walking out supported by Meshuggah song is another level)

[@prepthenun]

its mesuggah? no wonder i got hooked the moment i heard it. do you know the title?

[@KB-nt7eg]

​@@prepthenunthe person you replied to spelled it correctly. Then you spelled it incorrectly. Funny stuff.

[@n00bfest32]

@@KB-nt7eg to be fair, mehsugar is a weirder band name to spell than most

[@Mortarion6666]

Hate to be that guy but I am a huge Meshuggah fan (read: nerd) and that is not a song by them, unfortunately. Tomas, their drummer, has never used a ride cymbal bell like heard at 1:35 in any song. I can see why you thought it was though.

[@Tyl7la]

Amma you gained a new fan with this random recommendation

[@djentlemanb]

There's WWE, boxing, MMA, and then there's this insanity lol, wild.

[@eian_]

I’m so glad I found this 😊

[@kitfisher7207]

I can’t believe this has been a thing and nobody has told me about this! I would’ve devoted my life to this sport.

[@JohnStegmeier]

It's never too late

[@Nantosuelta]

This is the most manly thing imaginable. Bro hugging and then beating the absolute shit out of each other in full armor with medieval weapons

[@fritzfxx]

"Now touch tips"

[@gazzy9136]

@@fritzfxx I love sword fights

[@MyChannel-ol1zz]

Ok bro

[@JohnStegmeier]

What's better than a good fight and some beers afterwards 😂

[@moondogs384]

Dude this one was insane

[@cirocc6734]

This frigging awesome!!! I hope this gets more traction in the UK, we don’t have the big sponsors over here.

[@loginnamejon]

I’m 31 and never knew this existed. Wow.

[@armoredmma]

@@loginnamejon funny. I found this sport when I was 31 too

[@KillEmRobots]

I just discovered this and i love it!

[@LibertyPotato]

I hope the 2025 tour will come to Louisville

[@AliShaji-xd8xl]

Why are we not funding this

[@user-bl7em8sx6o]

Okay peter

[@krystofcisar469]

Yup, I need a sponsor! :D

[@rosettastone741]

Round 1 ended with my jaw on the floor💯 This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life!!! 😂

[@rosettastone741]

OMG it sucks there has to be a loser with these two. THAT WAS SO FUN! 😂

[@JohnStegmeier]

I appreciate it we both gave it everything we had.

[@brandonmoisesblandonflores1483]

the takedowns in this one were superb

[@dhrunssofast]

Выглядит очень круто

[@nobodyanderson4353]

Touch tips, that's how the plaque spread.

[@chongxina8288]

wtf 😂

[@ericlester5033]

😂

[@TheRealSyckflo]

This is the most badass thing my algorithm has ever shown me. Thank you, algorithm.

[@kameronhandy1717]

Honestly i guess this is kinda cool because it shows how people fought back then. Kinda like a live action Deadliest Warrior.

[@mnicholl93]

Reality check for you, it wouldn't have been anything like this as the 2 fighters would have been trying to kill each other, with heavier axe heads on shorter handles, swinging straight at the neck or to cut off their 'sword arm'. The armour wouldn't stop a war axe for long & the knights didn't have the time or the energy to play fight like these guys did.

[@kameronhandy1717]

@@mnicholl93 well reality check... im not trying to see some one get maimed ..

[@TheTubejunky]

@@kameronhandy1717 Did you read your OWN COMMENT. lmao You actually said "This is kinda cool because it shows how people fought back then." Denial much?

[@kameronhandy1717]

@@TheTubejunky yes, im aware of my comment. I also understand that there is alot more gore. But clearly you didnt understand what i said in my reply. I dont want to see people get maimed. You guys may be into that sort of thing. But i am not.... just because people arent bleeding dying or missing limbs... doesnt mean that these people are not swinging axes and swords at each other with armor on...

[@steventiernan915]

It's not really similar to actual HEMA, as soon as the one guy did a spin, it's pretty much just fantasy fighting rather than real fighting

[@Rinshik0]

Thank you algorithm!

[@JohnStegmeier]

You're welcome

[@mohammadsharififard1686]

How does this channel only have 32k followers this is sick!

[@armoredmma]

We are still pretty new. But with your support we will keep growing. Thank you

[@davida472]

Never thought I would see this in my life.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

The openings in the face part of the helmets look like a Disaster waiting to happen with the Axes being swung

[@yevanasvetya5486]

Thats the main selling point i guess?

[@sharkastic2633]

Not the brightest, are we?

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

@@sharkastic2633 how?

[@tylernicholls917]

Wow amazing! This needs support! Dana should have bought this, damn.

[@ZionSairin]

Alright, where can I train to start? I need this in my life

[@armoredmma]

@@ZionSairin look at our website and find a group near you. Www.armoredmma.com and the start fighting page

[@dayabloom9634]

HELL. YEAH.

[@MaximumMatador]

Great to see the sport becoming more formalized

[@danielkuttel7867]

As book writer of fantasy and medival novels i love that kind of content. Its a good thing to see how fast a human fighter is exhausted or what kind of opening they choose or what kind of counterattack. I think without armor, the first hitter maybe always loses because many counter are direct hits.

[@hsnhsyn591]

What men want: The best thing I've ever seen in my life

[@DigitalCork]

Great sportsmanship from both and understood the objective; to put on a show. Entertained! When is Las Vegas?

[@JohnStegmeier]

Thank you. And maybe sooner than later. Stay tuned

[@usernamesmeh4757]

This shit looks more brutal than most sports

[@KAISER181818]

It's truly amazing, I love it

[@saosurviver1146]

Holy shit! I'm coming to Nashville the 14th for the unsubscribe podcast and now I want to stay till that Saturday to watch this. I just found out about this and this is the most bad ass thing I've ever seen!

[@armoredmma]

@@saosurviver1146 excited to have ya at our championship fights in a couple weeks

[@michaelhatcher4097]

Men hiting each outher with weapons. This is great.

[@5975ami]

Wow! Never thought I will see this kind of sport.

[@thoth3696]

If he gets an AXE under the arm-pit ,what happens then ? Subbed-up and now im hooked, WTFreaks !!! 1000's of years of historical battles flashed through my mind...

[@mysticnine]

Getting an axe to the armpit (or any other part of your body that isn't protected by armor) SUUUCKS. I've taken a few hard shots to my armor gaps before and lemme tell ya, it makes me question my life decisions every time 🤣

[@thebridesons5516]

I didnt know I needed this. Thank you algorithm.

[@noahnipperus7320]

This is awesome. The referee being in all black and un-armored is negligent at best

[@armoredmma]

He has modern Padding on under his clothing, a riot helmet, and is wearing metal gauntlets

[@noahnipperus7320]

@armoredmma Can any referee dress/armor to their personal saftey preferences?

[@CallumXXVII]

This is the best thing I've seen all year, love from England!

[@Dark0_Cl0ud]

Makes sense

[@Butterkin]

0:34 His wolf rib is way too open, that's extremely dangerous.

[@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897]

I see what you mean by the area around the collar.

[@williamdevette2580]

Never knew this was a thing, but I'm here for it..

[@rjw4149]

Touch tips😂💀

[@delaneyreimann4241]

I laughed at that too 🤣

[@amarthurfurniture860]

Where has this been my whole life?

[@CMACANDHERCULES]

💪⚔️🛡️GREAT BATTLE ⚔️🛡️💪

[@matttastic3920]

I think my Elden Ring and UFC searches algorithm brought me here. MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD

[@r3kt4u20]

Amazing cinematography and audio only issue is with a bit of the mixing you can't hear the commentators very well over the music at the start.(I don't wanna be rude) Anyhow this is still my new favourite sport

[@MartialGlobe]

Not rude at all, just an objective observation and I think you're absolutely right. Turn up the commentators a little

[@lvloneownage]

i dont really care much about mma but this ill fing watch hell yah!!!!

[@M_bags6463]

Good fight. Stegmeier seemed to have better skills with the weapon, while McCable was better able to wrestle and fight hand to hand. I feel like people often underestimate the importance of grappling in combat like this.

[@johnstoddern542]

Wow! Love it, I am fully invested in this!!!

[@SmallAndSoft]

Never thought id be watching this but hey here i am 😅

[@digthathole5521]

Didn't even know this existed but glad I watched it......deeply confused but still a fun watch.

[@Planewalker1999]

i didnt know i needed this in my life

[@iCrimzon]

Based medieval combat

[@unfortunateTimetables]

Fuck me. This exists. Thanks.

[@aeb8735]

my boy Andrew switchin the game up 🤙🏽

[@ginoortiz8483]

Never knew this was a thing. I like it!

[@thedman-zx1ip]

I listened to one Bolt Thrower song and found myself here

[@bryanvigue8779]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheDiddler69-U]

I’m craving a turkey leg for some reason.

[@teamtank1252]

I imagine it needs great stamina and grit fighting like that with armour on

[@armoredmma]

Yes, you are wearing padded cloths under 30-80lbs of armor. The heat a lone is awful. Its not fighting in shorts... the heat will sometimes get you before muscle fatigue. Especially at this pace

[@cdanerz3677]

I look up these armor types and they are around 30 to 65 ilbs Infact many people underestimate how medieval heavy armors are agile and easy to move in After all the armor are one of the best crafted things during the medieval period

[@sveinn-the-jolly]

Our kits run around 45-80 pounds depending on person size, if they use steel or titanium, and how much coverage they opt for. Helmets typically run around 10-12 pounds average, with some people having 15 pounds, or as light as 8 pounds. But helmets are our most armored area.

[@armoredmma]

Easy to move in after years of training. The fact these guys make it look easy speaks to their skills level

[@6root91]

Do it with guns next

[@absolutetuber]

this is awesome!!

[@JSp4wN]

Lol! Wtf am I watching and how in the hell did I get here????? (Thanks yt alg..) Hahahaha!

[@PiccoloLJackson]

My God, my eyes just witnessed the greatest thing ever……where do I sign up

[@BrianFitzsimons]

This was actually very cool. 3 rounds of poor choices and violence 🤣

[@shitsquirrel9]

First time watching this channel, didnt know this existed, HELL YES! In regards to the talk about Ref safety... how about instead of a miniature quarterstaff, or in combination with it, they give him a gladiator pit net? LMAO. just ensare them from a distance and them poke them with the caution stick until they stop.

[@armoredmma]

@@shitsquirrel9 haha a net incase of emergencies

[@EKk8819]

Wonder how many times the ref got halbreded in the face until he started using that goofy yellow stick XD

[@SupaDupa600]

Thank you algorithm. My boy!

[@blackdog6969]

1:40 praise the sun

[@mechmaster9513]

Hell yeah!

[@numbersabcdefg]

Is that Jason Mamoa commenting with hair and beard?

[@flisko123]

no thats fat thor

[@esparda07]

Excuse me, why does this channel only have 30k subs?

[@armoredmma]

@@esparda07 we just started posting our big shows in June. So we are just starting out. But if more people like you who want us to be bigger, we will keep building.

[@user-gh3kg3mj5u]

They need names like Sir Reginald

[@Michaelcmorris1988]

Philip "the strumpet tamer" McSweeney

[@abcdefgcdefg5178]

The throws in this were surprisingly done well.

[@gageabdul]

I think I know what I'm doing when I retire from MMA 😅

[@PULAG]

Who are you? LOL

[@ShadowBanned-247]

When life gets even tougher the Armor will come off and we will cry for blood once again!

[@stillr3d137]

this is the sickest shit ive ever seen how do i become part of this

[@jehovahs_thiccness.]

Buy stick and talk shit

[@mind-numbingtasks1575]

Well,.....I'm an instant fan!

[@TheOneAndOnlyZelenkaGuru]

Not sure I get it.. can't submit or choke your opponent and striking is pretty useless when the other guy has a full suit of armor on... puzzling

[@HungarianWarHorse]

The rounds are scored based on strikes landed and takedowns

[@andyinsdca]

Striking is hardly useless...take a hit from one of those axes even when you're wearing armor and it'll wear you down and/or hurt like a MF.

[@Pinupopinion]

The armor helps you from going down in 1 hit, its not invulnerable.

[@assdde-t8j]

let's put it this way, plate armor is much like kevlar, it may stop the weapon, but not the force behin it, those knees to the face were absolutely brutal, tha guy in blue at the very least ha his ears ringing

[@theprimordialvoid]

You can potentially knock someone out with 1 hit to the head, just like MMA