Michael Jai White on Why He Never Joined UFC: Most MMA Fighters are Broke (Part 11)

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Like my Grandfather told me: The people who make the most money are the ones not getting hit.

[@jameso]

@lef ofbadanboojy I think he means those actually running the boxing corporations

[@50centricher9]

@lef ofbadanboojy Dumbass.

[@804arob2]

@@jameso Grandpa was talking about Floyd transition in his career. The best decision he made was the TMT that's how he got rich ( a long with being the best boxer ).

[@jameso]

@@804arob2 Ah i see your point

[@keribarley]

Mayweather

[@Zenowitz22]

He not wrong. McGregor is the highest paid UFC fighter but compared to a lot of boxers with the same renown as him, thats small change. He was a champion multiple times in the UFC but his biggest payday was in BOXING

[@Shemzinho]

Bingo

[@RL-ww5ev]

at the same time boxing been around for over a century. UFC less then 30 years.

[@Zenowitz22]

Richard Lynch im not saying UFC is bad or anything, im just saying he is correct that there is currently not a whole lot of money in it for most fighters

[@Zenowitz22]

dawit ambaye still, theres more money to be made as a top tier boxer then there is as a top tier ufc fighter currently, thats my point. The average pro mma fighter salary compared to the average boxer salary is way lower

[@haidicheng5142]

Mixed martial arts as being mainstream is new, maybe less then 20 years. Only Bruce Lee popularized with mma by Jeet Kune Do cause before that each discipline thought their arts is better then the other. Before, boxers only boxed, karate fighters did karate, BJJ fighters didn’t do standup fighting. Boxing is culturally ingrained in many countries for hundreds of years. It’s like the old guard of fighting.

[@SuperMontsta]

Plus his age. He's 52 right now. When he was in his 20s, in the 90s...they DEFINITELY weren't paying anything. Pay has gotten better recently, but wasn't worth much for a long time.

[@CHxRage]

This comment deserves more attention. He’s talking about MMA pay back in the day. The risk/reward wasn’t worth it. Then again, with his movie background and star power, he could’ve been the chosen one to bring MMA to where it is today.

[@NATURALGAMING]

@@CHxRage true

[@captainobvious5993]

What a lame excuse, he just didn't want to get his butt kicked so all could see he was just a mouthpiece

[@anonanon1237]

@@captainobvious5993 have you seen his martial arts background he has like 7 blackbelts stop hating

[@captainobvious5993]

@Simo Monster maybe on a movie set or in his dreams

[@mrtruthforever]

This is one of the best questions ever asked regarding MMA fighters. How can you expect a person who makes his living by forgoing his own health and brain function and damaging the health of others in the ring to be "normal" outside the ring. Michael Jai White used his athleticism for constructive purposes without damaging himself or others. Bright man.

[@dAbaPEsTA123]

The same people bash on Bruce Lee. I'd argue Bruce was on another level

[@dAbaPEsTA123]

@L80skidd Bruce competed back in his day. You can't say that he won't compete in MMA. Especially since the majority of MMA fighters and founders say that Bruce has an immense amount of influence on modern MMA.

[@dAbaPEsTA123]

@L80skidd You are aware that there was no "full contact" fight competition back in his day right lmao Bruce competed in the fight competition that was as close to full contact as possible. I'm sure he would have loved to compete in MMA since he was the "inspiration and origin" to the sport according to well known MMA figures.

[@dAbaPEsTA123]

@L80skidd Boxing = only punches Kickboxing = no knees, no elbows, no grappling, no hits below waist Far cry from full contact don't you think?

[@stoppedbythebumper]

@@dAbaPEsTA123 cooked his ass

[@ajourneysaved4311]

More money in movies, less chance of receiving a permanent injury.

[@carlosspears5793]

NOT ABOUT MONEY

[@ajourneysaved4311]

@@carlosspears5793 it's about living and not just surviving.

[@carlosspears5793]

A S MMA IS A LIFESTYLE NOT A JOB PUSSY

[@ajourneysaved4311]

@@carlosspears5793 no it's a glorified melting pot with rules.

[@heckalydalii200]

@@ajourneysaved4311 maybe for you it is for others it's much more . There's alot of aspects of fighting and there's alot of maturity that comes with learning combat sports

[@Inverse236]

Funny that most professional fighters have respect for MJW, but the internet is the judge jury and executioner. Whether he fights professionally for your entertainment or not, he's a legitimate lifetime martial artist whos traded blows (sparring or not) with some of the best to ever do it. That's enough for me.

[@retiredveteran8457]

So funny lmap they don’t know that this guy can literally kill them with his bare hands. But since he’s a movie star they take him for a joke...

[@janblachowiczsfatgrandson7833]

Simmer down kids MJW used to spar with Kimbo Slice who yes technically was signed with the UFC at one point but he was never a legitimate mixed martial artist. This dude never tried to fight because he knew it would destroy the tough guy image and ruin his movie career.

[@vitald8796]

@@janblachowiczsfatgrandson7833 you are extremely misinformed. Did you know, on the movie set of blood and bone, MJW was TEACHING Kimbo on non-telegraphic movements? Why would someone who was in the yfc get taught by a guy who in your eyes, can't fight? 8 different black belts in different styles. Competed competitively in karate tournaments. Even top names in the UFC said he is legit lmao. Do some research. It isn't that hard.

[@janblachowiczsfatgrandson7833]

@@vitald8796 KIMBO SLICE. IS NOT. A FUCKING FIGHTER

[@janblachowiczsfatgrandson7833]

@@vitald8796 Kimbo was literally only signed to the UFC to prove to idiots like you that there's a huge difference between someone that can fight and a professional fighter and he got destroyed in the first round of his first fight and cut from the promotion after his third. MJW might know some karate but he certainly isn't a legit black belt in 8 different arts because nobody is. Here's a tip kid. If someone claims to have any more than 3 martial arts mastered and they're not fighting professionally at the highest level they're probably full of shit. I'd be willing to bet most of his black belts were about as hard to get as a toy in a happy meal.

[@metatron520]

When i hear Micheal talk i hear a wise man, sounds like a true master to me, exchanging knowledge and bettering yourself, that is the best perspective i have ever heard.

[@viidakkomehu9533]

funny. all i hear is a dumb person who needs talk down a lot to compensate.

[@metatron520]

@@viidakkomehu9533 Are you not doing the same with your comment? Hypocrite

[@viidakkomehu9533]

@@metatron520 first off... im giving it straight. Also i didnt wrote that to make myself look better. There is a big difference in overall. Maybe you learned something here.

[@metatron520]

@@viidakkomehu9533Tell me how do I make myself look better?

[@metatron520]

You need to learn that noone cares

[@neegachu9074]

Seen him spar in person when I was about 6 years old up in Seattle, when I say He could fight, Michael is a natural.

[@flipflopsanddingdong4620]

Lies

[@joepesci8930]

You could evaluate fighting skill when you were 6 years old

[@densilcardna]

@@joepesci8930 😂😂 He was a martial arts child protegee.

[@Ts-on6fz]

Part of fighting is also taking shots.

[@jahnperez5060]

@@Ts-on6fz You know what, thank fark someone says that. What's the point having a wicked right cross, when you drop from a jab on the chin. Well said.

[@smithvr5007]

It's a smart decision to make money from martial arts while getting injured as little as possible.

[@SeanOMatic]

He got paid more for filming Spawn for a few months than he would have gotten doing MMA for a decade.

[@frankieeteuati1713]

Still getting paid for spawn lol

[@SeanOMatic]

@@frankieeteuati1713 Yup! Everytime you see Spawn on TV, you know Michael is getting a check.

[@simongonzalez3788]

That don't mean he can kick ass if he can kick ass like he claims he can he should walk the walk

[@k1ng0fswa9]

@@simongonzalez3788 you've clearly never watched the bisping, Jones and rampage interviews. MJW is certified and would wreck shit if he'd ever gotten into it. Kyokushin is some of the most technically sound striking in karate and he's had legit fights in the art.

[@TheKing-rj6zt]

His net worth is 3,5 million, not that much. His acting is poor and doesn’t star in any hollywood movies.

[@Logic7]

Tito Ortiz surgeries sound like Terminator models, I was just waiting for him to say “T1000”

[@nwananka]

Lmao

[@roddyrod583]

haha!!!

[@zBryRobinson]

LMFAO bro i'm crying !

[@crayothewarrior7713]

He sounds like the million dollar man

[@matteogottie6772]

lol . when he leaves the doctor every time I'll be back

[@michaellowe2559]

Speaking like a true martial artist. He is humble because the fight is always within; not without. Respect and love to the man.

[@klassikkeyz8554]

Michael is so damn smart exactly I couldn’t of said it better. The lifestyle of a warrior leads to warrior outcomes, glory, pain and death.

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

No. It leads to writing books (Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Bruce Lee, George Morikawa)

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@notproductiveproductions3504 lol, that's 4 compared to 4 million.

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

@@burgerbandit3646 then they didn’t do it right

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@notproductiveproductions3504 Nothing is guaranteed. Warriors go through a ton of things both mentally and physically. There is no doing it right, only being lucky.

[@Jaysnipes]

That's deep. One of my favorite books "The Book of Five Rings" encourages one learns about other paths of life in order to develop balance. The path of a warrior must be two fold. He must not only be a warrior, but develop his intellect too. He must also study the way of the artist or even the merchant. Michael Jai White is an example of that balance.

[@mackinshizzaveli4202]

Dana White pimps beasts of men. The game is to be sold not told.

[@TollFree999]

Some of those fighters are paid $20,000 per fight if they win, $10,000 if they lose. Then they have to pay their camp (trainers, sparring partners etc) out of that.

[@justice4641]

You mean Don King. Dana gives opportunity. UFC was crap before he took over and MMA now have an opportunity to make a living and some making millions.

[@mackinshizzaveli4202]

Mr Man Mike Tyson made more money under Don King than every UFC fighter combined. Find another black guy to deflect to.

[@justice4641]

Mackin Shizzaveli420 Mcgregor has made more than Mike. Don King ripped mike off so bad as well as Zab Judah and many other fighters. I know more about boxing than ufc. I’m stating facts. Stop bringing up race and being ignorant

[@justice4641]

TollFree999 some boxers make $400 a fight

[@shawndavis665]

Micheal jai white is one of the most humble guys and really super intelligent about a lot of subjects . I love to hear him break things down

[@999Aces]

The real answer should be "I became a movie star" lmao

[@international_sensei8320]

Facts and movie stars make wayyyyyyyyyyy more then the average fighter and a lot of top fighters.

[@petewashington32]

Na some of the ufc fighters be in movies but they not that good lol

[@ryanvranch770]

The real answer is I'd have got my ass kicked. How may real fights has this guy had may I ask?

[@999Aces]

@@ryanvranch770 probably not many but his karate tournaments are pretty good his straight kick is mean just like the movies lol

[@999Aces]

@@ryanvranch770 true true.

[@nikki0294]

I met Micheal J white in Cleveland, Ohio at a popular night club called Mirage on the Water in 1999, after the movie he started in SPAWN. He danced with me two songs in a row, the whole club was looking at us. I wish him well, glad he is still looking and doing good.

[@stevenjp911]

Highlight of you life hugh

[@JT-zo2nk]

He smashed ?

[@mjfoxx37]

Damn!! That ass fat😋😋😋

[@z3x454]

You still looking beautiful till this day

[@JT-zo2nk]

@@z3x454 simp..

[@mr.richardson9673]

I saw MJW at a club in Atlanta. He looked like he was ready for action even with a 3 piece suit on.

[@hankwilliams8939]

He's actually your real life action hero. 👍✌👌

[@PatkaBoy831]

He'd get his black ass kicked by a real mma fighter at any point in his life.

[@MONTANAENTERPRISES1]

@@PatkaBoy831 Ok Racist Neanderthal what you gonna do though bitch. Nothin

[@Oracleofcrows]

If you run up you're getting done up. I don't think MJW trained to just be a fight choreographer.

[@hankwilliams8939]

@@PatkaBoy831 LOOK up his history. 🤔

[@lethal5flow679]

I think he'd have made a way better Luke Cage on Netflix. I found the other guys acting a lil stale at times.

[@d.solomon4592]

Nah no disrespect to Mike tho

[@1tmproductions]

Funny you said that because I said the same thing. The other guy is cool but is not as fluid in his fighting movements. Michael would have been a great fit.

[@Oracleofcrows]

Marvel doesn't seem to want to work with MJW. DC gave him Bronze Tiger.

[@Born2Punch]

meh, Luke Cage was terrible...Daredevil and Punisher were really the two only good ones to watch

[@MB42427]

Thing is Luke cage is a brawler/street fighter he not supposed to be fluid & a martial artist. It would’ve just wasted Mr Jai White talent.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Keep in mind that many fighters fight because that's what they're accustomed to. They grew up in a rough environment that forced them to fight or die. So this mentality of roughhousing doesn't always end inside a ring, but rather carries on to all aspects of their lives. Fight or flight becomes the end-all, be-all when a given circumstance arises that forces their backs against the wall. That can extend to every relationship that involves conflict be it man-to-man or man-to-woman. It can end very badly when unstable mindsets are unable to distinguish the context between friend or foe.

[@IncognitoSprax]

Their pay is ass for the damage they take. I'd NEVER in my life suggest anybody do that for a career.

[@eldio2124]

Facts I respect those fighters for getting in there, but the pay is nowhere near worth it. I’d encourage people to learn a martial art and spar with other trained people but that’s it. Never fight for a living

[@mansamusa2012]

I agree they’re very underpaid and it’s sad

[@johnnycage435]

Yeah as a kid I thought they made like 3 mill a fight like the GSP’s etc just to learn they don’t

[@liccstarr9082]

I once had a guard in jail that fought UFC as a part time job for money

[@johnnycage435]

licc starr he probably made more as s C.O tbh lol

[@seleakhigbe4773]

Bro the fact that this guy can remember EVERY injury and operation is insane...

[@mikee3261]

Because he’s a liar

[@joshuabrant3487]

he prob just prepare a list for the interview. You know its normal for some interviewers to let ppl know the questions before right?

[@seleakhigbe4773]

@@joshuabrant3487 I know. But even then, that memory is crazy

[@ts0088]

@@mikee3261 STFU. You know nothing. This is a real fighter. Tito is a tough son of a bitch. These are hard experiences. Nobody would forget this pain.

[@Lescouflair]

Pain helps you to remember

[@Monk-ow3ok]

0:53 It wasn’t just “beating someone up” Vlad it was kidnapping, burglary, attempted murder, sexual assault and multiple battery charges. War machine tortured her

[@Topnotchryde88]

Damn I didn’t even know all that. That power of being able to kill someone with your bare hands shouldn’t just go to anyone.

[@RealAnthonyJones]

War machine snapped. The guy watched his father get murdered as a kid i believe. He was a ticking time bomb ever since.

[@keithm2327]

Anthony Jones watched his father die of heart attack . Gave him cpr

[@RealAnthonyJones]

@@keithm2327 there we go, thank you.

[@gkimunge]

Topnotchryde88 all men have the power to kill someone with their bare hands.. most chose not to.

[@AnthonyRaySlaughter]

The martial arts was designed to save lives , starting with your own. A fighter is not necessarily a worrier, but a warrior is a fighter !

[@quinjackson9954]

Sound like tito was playing BINGO the way he was naming his injuries😂

[@jesusbarajas4840]

🤣🤣😂

[@kingtrippy7614]

For real

[@58mortrell]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TriplomatX]

Lol, sad but true

[@EazyLai]

Lmfaoooooo omg

[@StromLxrd6]

when Tito start naming all of his injuries i was like man😬😯 these guys risk their life to make a living and entertain us

[@hereticlife2546]

They risk their lives because they don’t want to get a job and they want to be famous. You/us don’t come into the equation

[@Ybthadreadhead]

Heretic Life I highly doubt they care about fame. Most of the ufc fighters aren’t even famous

[@DonJulio1942]

@@hereticlife2546 shut your bitch ass up

[@lethal5flow679]

Maybe its just me , but if I had all them surgeries/broken bones.....I seriously doubt I'd care to memorize that shit, just patch me up doc

[@wasupman777]

@@DonJulio1942 nah nigga, you shut your bitch ass up!!

[@agigtt]

As an amateur mma fighter. I can say testing yourself in the gym is definitely not testing yourself in a cage.

[@dova145]

Expand .. ?

[@agigtt]

CordovaStain the equipment is a different size. The action is faster. No one is striking to harm, especially on the ground. In the gym...it's about learning and sharing techniques with your brothers and/or sisters

[@luisvelez8096]

MJW is super underrated. Amazing fighter, actor, and person.

[@mimy1893]

Never fought

[@gabagabago0l]

​@@mimy1893exactly lol he's not a fighter

[@louiethelooper440]

Underrated for fighting, because you can't keep him quite.

[@obioraabiakam1604]

UFC fighters were making more money a couple of years ago when they could have sponsors on banners and their shorts but that changes when the organization was bought by WMG and Reebok became the main sponsor.

[@FecalMatador]

Paul Blackman he’s saying that while the contracts paid out little, the ability for fighters to earn their own sponsorships/endorsements gave them more room to earn well above what UFC paid them. Switching to Reebok as a company sponsor pretty much locked in all fighters to only rep Reebok, and in due so the company makes more but the fighters themselves make much less

[@Shophiamondar2]

People who compete in the olympics don’t make money either. They literally spend their whole life and money on training for one millionth of a chance of winning a medal.

[@manuelaguilar271]

They later go on to make all their money through sponsorships and ads. Though the difference between second and first is, everything.

[@schuybond9991]

i always assume they became wealthy by coaching

[@elmephisto1847]

@@spidermoon3574 not all country and not all medalist

[@Jogbiggesthreat]

@@manuelaguilar271 and depends on there deal all that money is not there's 😂🤷🏽‍♂️

[@prophetnephalem1668]

Are you from India (Assam)..????

[@haywood0457]

Damn, all that shi Tito Ortiz mentioned is crazy AF.

[@dichonelawson5218]

The dude is practically a real life Frankenstein

[@le1992vi26]

his whole fucking spine

[@whitesnipegod2491]

I hope tito knows wt he's talking about😂

[@Tevyn843]

Most professional fighters just love fighting and training. And they may not be uber wealthy but being able to provide for themselves doing something they love is enough. But training just for knowledge and recreation like Michael Jai White is fine too

[@derrickwolter1]

Tito just named every late model Corvette with those surgeries

[@jternesto1981]

Haha

[@Cafe1k]

You won the best comment

[@dagridiron94]

Bro if you're not into vetts you will never get this lmao

[@seanpaulevra5995]

I got it while watching it

[@Ottepeg89]

Interviewer:What surgeries have you had? Tito: Yes

[@careycrews1]

Just watched MJW mentor another "regular joe" fighter for at least an hour at our gym. Very in depth on a specific kick technique. It was interesting to watch. Very cool guy.

[@Teddy-se8qb]

cool. you got film of him fighting?

[@nashbullet3213]

@@Teddy-se8qb You could go with your film crew and spar with him and get it on camera

[@Teddy-se8qb]

@@nashbullet3213 oh so i gotta prove hes a real martial artist. not him.

[@nashbullet3213]

@@Teddy-se8qb After many fighters who have come into contact with him say he’s legit, some anonymous nobody on KZbin thinks otherwise so yeah you can go have a sparring session with him and have it all on camera to satisfy your curiosity

[@Teddy-se8qb]

@@nashbullet3213 so what you saying is... theres no film of him fighting? got it.

[@Keepit-nq3id]

Maturity at its best , hands down

[@sadowolf]

I'm a big time combat sports fan, and not a single lie was told here. There are a lot of fighters who don't just fight because they have a passion for it, but also because they don't think there's anything else they can be successful doing. MJW is obviously not one of those people, so fighting for a living is a lot less appealing to him. He definitely has a deep interest in it, so the best way for him to experience it was to be adjacent to the lifestyle, which he had the means to do with high level fighters. That way he gets a front row seat without any of the drawbacks. Prize fighting is lot of risk, a lot of suffering, and not enough reward for all but a handful of fighters. You really have to love it (or be crazy) to offset all the negatives involved with being a fighter. Takes a different mindset most people don't have. And I love how Tito always has his laundry list of injuries ready to throw out. He needs that so he can cue up the excuses after he loses fights haha.

[@professorchaosX94]

Make more money as a movie star or get paid peanuts to fight in a cage? Easy choice.

[@pedrolomeli8735]

How did he know he was gonna be a movie star?

[@emilio2647]

@@pedrolomeli8735 actually Michael Jai White said he was a highschool teacher before he started acting. Joe Rogan said he also taught martial arts at Boston MIT back in the early 90s before becoming a stand-up comedian and radio host.

[@mikee3261]

I’m pretty sure it’s more than 10 mma fighters who have made more money than mjw 😂😂 it’s not like he’s a High paid actor lol he’s not will smith

[@HenzoSword11]

dirk diggler you’re right but look at what he’s saying. He’s a millionaire and hasn’t had near the toll on his body that a UFC Fighter has. He’s capable of having been a decent fighter but at the time he would be in his prime MMA wasn’t wildly popular so the paychecks wouldn’t be near what he’s getting even as a non headliner actor

[@emilio2647]

@@HenzoSword11 the truth is Michael Jai White is more of a B list actor.

[@lkasey76]

I would love to see them do a Spawn remake, but still use him again. There are certain roles that only certain people can do proper and this is one of those roles.

[@terseandtiny1746]

He could still do it

[@isaiahyoungblood6158]

Yeesssss redo the DC universe and remake the movie with him in it?? Sign me up take my money. (Spawn is DC right?)

[@headshot217]

@@isaiahyoungblood6158 nah image comics

[@bigtt9055]

I’m gonna tell y’all like this Mike is way past legit Me and my family grew up with his folks in Brooklyn New York and trust me when I tell you every single OG in New York knew what Mike was doing in them streets way before he became famous! Mike Was whoopin everybody’s tail in New York back in the day from highroller Street dudes to martial artist and boxers from my hood. Nobody can tell me anything different because I saw what I saw for years! There’s a reason why UFC champions, Grand masters, Top MMA trainers all Show 1000% respect for his real fighting ability there’s a reason why top MMA training facilities hire him privately to come help teach striking techniques to their top UFC fighters! There is footage out there that I always wondered if it would get leaked one day Because he has embarrassed big-name boxers and UFC fighters unintentionally.

[@RE3FBUCKS18]

I can sit back and listen to MJW talk all day, he has a lot of wisdom and a certain humbleness about him…

[@deericking3932]

Facts

[@madanalym4165]

I like MJW, but he's the master of the humble brag.

[@Yawdan]

I love and respect fighters. But it is not a profession I would recommend. Do not want anyone taking that kind of damage to themselves.

[@hollywoodtexus]

MJW is one of my favorite Glad guests

[@mikelarry3937]

Me too 👍

[@stringer2295]

Yea he always gives Glad great interviews

[@citylove927]

@@stringer2295 the greatest glad interviews

[@XxAverageG]

Glad til the end😂

[@JM1993951]

*GLAAD

[@AceMcGhee]

I think one of the reasons that martial arts is so beautiful is because how steeped in tradition they are yet how innovative they are at the same time.

[@dejeon0195]

The fact that you have the skills to do anything you want in MMA is not enough. You have to be a kind of person that enjoys beating other people. You see fighters who are very skillful but losing because they don't have that the love to break other people.

[@billsmafia7769]

He wants to be looked at as a fighter but doesn’t want to fight.

[@bbcmeatwad9097]

Scott Nelson he’s a credible martial artist with an open mouth, if he wanted to do even just one fight it’d probably be worth it- mma or boxing.. he’s old but there are older fighters not in the upper echelon he could fight

[@bbcmeatwad9097]

Scott Nelson more than likely, but for all the lore around Michael Kai whits martial art abilities, even him trying to teach stuff to kimbo offscreen, he couldn’t fight just any other actor, jai white is toted a legit martial artist.. wizKhalifa trains legit but his and that lvl are too different

[@TeeJayParkour]

Scott Nelson bruh are you sleep, this man would destroy most fighters.

[@billsmafia7769]

TeeJayParkour definitely not a current UFC fighter... He’s 50+ and has never been in an actual fight😂 go watch dragon ball z simp

[@TeeJayParkour]

mr worldwide dale whatever bitch boi go watch any of jai whites vids he’s literally kicked bags off chains before numbnuts

[@TheDefenseIsUpNext]

To be honest, most actors are broke too.

[@stringer2295]

And most rappers

[@KONYIAC88]

🎯

[@almightykoger481]

Tbh shit I'm broke

[@UnknownSlappaa]

We’re all broke

[@dwill5068]

Ufc make less than 100k a year and doctor bills are more than that ufc fighters are different kind of broke lol

[@ashkanfered]

All respect for the dude and everything he's done. UFC is too multidimensional for him to compete comfortably. He knows the outcome full well. He's no fool.

[@BigBoss23-y5n]

He was gonna get smashed in the octagon

[@ruger51995]

Uea hed get his cheeks clapped lol

[@ericjohnson4021]

"I can't do movies with cauliflower ear man, geez" hahahahaha

[@thepoeticbutcher3370]

I told MJW to never go to UFC. -TK Kirkland

[@gunitsoilder3192]

Tk also told PAC not to punch Orlando

[@thepoeticbutcher3370]

@@gunitsoilder3192 ......TK helps the world grow.

[@jadeunknown5581]

TK knows literally everybody. I saw him a comment of his yesterday on the most random people’s videos i never thought he’d know, its crazy. I almost believe he said that about MJW!

[@davidshabazz2]

😂😂😂😂

[@rnsone8827]

G UNIT SOILDER FACTS yo. RIP Pac & Baby Lane.

[@isidrosalas5088]

There's an undertone insinuating that if a fighter isn't in the UFC, or any other official MMA platform, fighting ability becomes questionable.

[@mpforeverunlimited]

Its a fair point. They've never been tested. If someone said they're the best basketball player ever but never played in college or the NBA, would you believe it?

[@goldchef2754]

CFL vs NFL

[@sanman501]

@@mpforeverunlimited not really a fair point. Sure they haven't proven there abilities to the world but that doesn't mean that don't have them. UFC fighters aren't born in the UFC. They all started out learning and mastering there disciplines and then decided to join. It's like saying if Jon Jones never joined the UFC then his fighting ability is questionable. That's a ridiculous way of thinking because with or without the UFC his skills are his skills. The UFC just gives you the platform to showcase them. They aren't building fighters from scratch.

[@alod247]

mpforeverunlimited NBA players themselves have stories of guys better than them that never made the league. A person hones their own skills. The league just provides the platform to showcase it against top talent.

[@mpforeverunlimited]

@@sanman501 okay, I can easily knock put jon Jones and francis ngannou. They're inferior fighters to me

[@loveconquersall2187]

Real reason is he’s not a fighter he’s a martial artist

[@vaughnking9885]

Naw I think money is the real reason. If that shit paid he might be attracted to the sport more you must think money doesn't motivate most people to do what they do. You're a paid actor, why sacrifice your body for less money? If he wasn't an actor I'm sure he'd consider doing it.

[@kenmac4212]

He spars with some UFC fighters and he gives them enough trouble. He's legit.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Terell Callender Exactly

[@johnseedretentionnofap]

He’s a real fighter u don’t know nothing

[@nenjahplz]

God I would love to train with MJW, he just seems like a real cool and down to earth dude and his skills are LEGIT!!!

[@jasoncatron1832]

Legit at ur local karate class.

[@leewightman8001]

Well he's not he's an arrogant lying freak

[@nenjahplz]

@@jasoncatron1832 he has his vids up unedited for you to go watch like anyone else can. Until u understand what I meant by what I said don't speculate.

[@nenjahplz]

@@leewightman8001 prove it.

[@youngzeus214]

Man I watched all MJW’s movies and I’m waiting on the edge of my seat for THE NEXT ONE 🙌🏽 Blood and Bone ultimate favorite the first 5 minutes 🤯🤯🤯🤯 I’m just sayin 👀

[@marcwareham9351]

Dating a porn star is more of a red flag than being a fighter. The hardest guys I know and have trained with are pretty well controlled outside the cage.

[@headshot217]

How come its a red flag? Genuinly asking

[@DubGEnt]

@@headshot217 common sense unless u a simp

[@ovadyarachman7243]

@@headshot217 use your head

[@headshot217]

@@ovadyarachman7243 genuine question are we talking thats the persons job or ex occupation? Niethets ideal i imagine just looking for more detail and as to why etc

[@headshot217]

@@DubGEnt cause shes more likely to cheat on you?

[@shivasrinivasan80]

Stipe, GSP, Cormier, Saenchai, Bukauw, Manny Pacquiao- all of examples of very level headed people in combat sports.

[@waterbender9939]

Don't forget khabib

[@JohnDoe-ie3rs]

@@waterbender9939 Hell even Mayweather

[@finished6267]

Rare. Stars must align. Sheer will, strategy, training, natural skill, wisdom, and preparedness aren't enough.

[@JohnDoe-ie3rs]

@@finished6267 Yes the stars are important to ability and astrology

[@rabbitscryptos7757]

DC is an egotistical narcissist and Khabib is full of shit. The others i fan get onboard with

[@db90990]

In Bruce's lifetime he proved his physical & mental martial arts superiority over many many people that were much physically bigger than himself.

[@redclayscholar620]

He had to train himself to the point of diminishing returns to achieve that though. If a bigger man trained as hard as Lee did then the tables would be turned.

[@wayne47able]

can you name one?

[@badmoonknight5009]

Uh like who exactly? Bruce Lee never competed.

[@donovanmarcus289]

Imagine working a job where everyday of work you're guaranteed to get hurt before the shift is over. 8 hours condensed into 15 mins.

[@SimplyaLady92]

I could take a little pinch on my arm for 15 minutes of work. Yep

[@willia3r]

Donovan Marcus not to mention risk a lifetime of brain injury.

[@MistaWordz]

Not even mentioning training and making weight. I knew MMA fighters that had to cut and they looked weak af and sick from starving themselves to make weight.

[@Assashimaru]

Your not guaranteed to get hurt! These trainers don't teach them defensive techniques!! They're neglectful!!! 🙆

[@cuzz63]

People talking about fighter pay also should note they pay a percentage to their managers and gyms.

[@C_The_Guy]

and to Reebok, lets not forget that

[@largestarmsgreatestcharm8231]

@@C_The_Guy Fighters don't pay anything to reebok. Reebok pays the UFC, not the other way around.

[@samcooper5604]

Well guess what you don't need a fancy gym that requires payments OR managers. That's like telling your job "yo I need a pay raise. Putting this premium gas in my tank hurtin my pockets" like how you sound

[@largestarmsgreatestcharm8231]

@@samcooper5604 You are an Idiot you have never trained a day in your life

[@Castlecoke]

I remember in 2001 i was asked at a casino bar if i wanted to fight in a cage match. I had just gotten off work, i was a construction worker. I told the dude, no. Im not getting hurt for a few hundred dollars risk my health for the entertainment of ppl.

[@BigBoss7777777]

Cool story bro

[@NineTongue]

Interviewer- "How many fighters have these war machine triggers?" Michael jai white- *Talks about his self until the end of the interview*

[@mattblock6616]

He's not exposing anyone

[@damienholland9244]

I've done different martial arts styles in the past and one time a teacher wanted to take me to Mexico to do bare knuckle fighting for money. Of course I said no. If I lose a fight too often or get badly hurt I'd be expendable especially over there. I also stopped going to that teacher's classes because I decided he had no sense of morality for wanting to do that with one of his students.

[@silvi__cka]

Thank you for allowing Michael to talk, really enjoyed this interview 👍

[@aaronjames398]

He didn’t want to be succumbed to a roundhouse for continually interrupting him.

[@lethal5flow679]

Football players have trouble walking on their bad knees when they get old, imagine how banged up sum of these ufc dudes gonna be.

[@MRMAYHEM1]

True but at least the nfl has pensions and medical care for their players. Ufc doesn’t look out for their fighters

[@danielb8199]

@@MRMAYHEM1 bro the NFL hasnt always been like that, and the UFC is only 27 years old

[@AussieZeKieL]

Michael Jai white seems so down to earth for a fighter.

[@croplaya]

He always talks about sparring but never talks about how well he does!

[@reginaldthomas1917]

He spar against the best not saying he wins but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't waste their time with someone who isn't good

[@reginaldthomas1917]

@JADEN TAYLOR agree completely dude is one of those silent beast you shouldn't fuck with

[@firefiret8]

... you don't win in sparring your there to get better and make your partner better so talking about how well he does is irrelevant

[@MFDOOM4635]

Nexsniper I know how hilarious, imagine getting beat up for a UFC middleweight champion, what a loser eh 😂

[@wayne47able]

what happens in the gym stays in the gym

[@le1992vi26]

i love this, tru love for martial arts and the philosophy behind it. the blood sport part of it is entertaining but you could literally know a quarter of what he knows and be able to defend yourself in majority of real life situations. being grounded has profound effects on your being. And then you do have those who were born and bred for this and put their entire soul into this and go on to face the best. as i get older i sometimes cringe at what these guys endure because i care about their health too. people who haven't been in the ring shouldnt speak on shit they dont know. im glad people in the comments are supportive

[@BeatsByGemsmiff]

Whenever Michael says i really do this i always wish he say “i does this”...😂

[@RWAC685]

Michael Jai White Is Someone You Do Not Mess With, He Is A Legend

[@chadstone7468]

He's just an actor. Dude

[@dorkistantkd6233]

@@chadstone7468why don’t you sparr him hard and find out if he is just a actor

[@richardkostuck6773]

As a former pro fighter. I encourage others to not fight. It's not worth it. CTE is a mf. I have a master degree and career and a side business . I am glad to have experienced the life but I got out before to much damage. Don't do it learn to protect yourself but the ring or cage is not a viable future.

[@davidaguirre9125]

True u cant play boxing or mma its combat 🙏

[@BOXEO1]

Damn... i've been playing rugby for over 20 years (started when i was 5) played at high level, but ready to move to Muay Thai now... something different and new, just want 2 or 3 fights while my body is still good then call it quites for heavy contact sports

[@davidaguirre9125]

@@BOXEO1 go for it bro that way when u get older u can say i did it when i was younger no regrets im doin mma now :) soon to compete 🥋💪🔥

[@moko00o]

this guy looking in top form all the time, ripped af

[@evanwashington6959]

He still trains and workout and spairs

[@Chewitt12CJH]

There's a certain peace about Michael which is so cool, I'd love to spend a few days with him, get to know him and absorb some wisdom.

[@brianmills5302]

I had no idea he sparred with Superfoot Wallace and Joe Lewis, that is so freakin cool!

[@MalcolmTurnerKing]

"War Machine...He's not a Needle Mover..." -Michael Jai White

[@baderm.alsibai3540]

The most underrated actor

[@Backtothehat]

This dude is a martial artist. He’s not a fighter. Don’t get it twisted.

[@michaelcharmingadeyinka4511]

You would have said he is not a Pro Fighter. A Martial artist is a Fighter. Martial arts is the art of fighting...so it's ironic to say a martial artist is not a fighter.

[@billsmafia7769]

He’s not a fighter, big difference from training in a martial art and actually competing.

[@ballistic350]

I bet you won't try and challenge him..

[@billsmafia7769]

Jet Lee we’ll I don’t see him accepting a fight with a KZbinr so I guess you’re right?

[@safwanahmed4248]

Oi someone get this man a trophy right fucking now

[@louiethelooper440]

The absolute best at Arm Chair analyst

[@WiseGaines]

My thing is that if you want to get into being a professional martial artist for a living then always focus on your mental health for the majority of the time because people and especially men in this sport tend to think of it as weak to express emotions, which is not even the case because every human being needs an outlet to let out to.

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Definitely agree!

[@kylechristian6902]

Zero footage or proof this guy has ever had REAL contact in a ring for training or competitive fights. He’s not a fighter he’s a martial ARTIST.... period

[@mikeg103]

💯

[@allistar420]

@nemo PKA was kickboxing, Bill Wallace was legit. The rules were limited, no low kicks, no knees and a kick limit so it didn't turn into a boxing match. Not all movie guys are Bullshit.

[@Yachanan144]

I'm pretty sure he could still beat you though...

[@kylechristian6902]

G F unlike most people who would comment on another mans fighting ability on KZbin I have competed in every form of full contact fighting there is and currently am a USA boxing licensed coach. I would beat the breaks off him despite him being probably 50lbs of HGH and TRT larger than I am. It would take one real jab to make him want out of the ring I bet.

[@Yachanan144]

@@kylechristian6902And im a legit fighter to my guy. Been boxing since I was 7 years old. I love to fight but im not on youtube acting like a tough guy because i fight. Anybody can lose a fight...even you. Its easy to talk on youtube about how you would beat somebody that you would never see. Save the tough guy act for when you're in the gym

[@wolvezgohard3900]

MJW is a hell of a martial artist, but to be an MMA fighter it's much more different. It's like a classically trained dancer vs a freestyle dancer. MJW is great to fight another martial artist, for film or to defend himself

[@marykaybydella8552]

Michael Jai White is the only guy Vlad doesn't talk to like a Toddler. He knows who to pull that sh!t with and who not to. 💪

[@asjoalsjka]

It's because he is a martial artist, not a fighter.

[@aaronhogue3928]

Damn, Mr. White lived the training life I wanted to live.... Would've give my lil finger if I could train with such professionals!!

[@43captrexkramer]

Remember Ronnie Lott gave his lil finger so he play in the Super Bowl, and I hate him but respect the shit out of that because he did that for his love of the game.

[@SupportingThaKingz]

There are soldiers who go war machine when they get back & find their woman or man cheating

[@ohcrap5867]

They are guys who never been to war who will go war machine if the catch their girl with another man.

[@MrDoesntUpload001]

It’s always a female

[@SupportingThaKingz]

Giovanni Gonzalez it’s always a man

[@SupportingThaKingz]

Victor Nikolai Nay... Every human being had it’s triggers that lead them to their demise. Unfortunately their are just those who can not handle certain situations & are in denial. It what makes us human just weak humans who are quick to act off impulse.

[@randyrodriguez916]

i wonder why he was mad tho she was always with a bunch a guys.

[@ericgendell8874]

If Michael fought in the UFC, he would have been a world champion. He made the right choice of self development over glory.

[@GenesisMuzik]

To the haters... You know he has actually stated he commends fighters cause he couldn't do it on a ufc level but he does have a resume cosigned by other fighters

[@billsmafia7769]

GenesisMuzik oh so fighters co sign resumes now?🤡

[@billsmafia7769]

Ur a fuckin DUMMY RABBIT, and probably voted trump😂

[@billsmafia7769]

He’s a fraud, all he knows how to do is shoot steroids, and fake fight in movies. big, black, and can’t fight... what are the odds!

[@dee_g6864]

I want to see him and Wesley Snipes in a action, martial arts, drama movie together.

[@romancisneros3706]

That would be dope.

[@DP85SR]

Swear to the heavenly father I just made a fb post saying this yesterday after watching one of the interview segments

[@chrisk8126]

Bruh... Blade was ass. Because of snipes.

[@antiwiseclock1499]

They start off as companions, until a tragic event causes a feud. They go their separate ways, fighting for control over the cities drug empire. As bosses of their own gangs, they both send hitmen, to end each other lives. They both brutally slaughter every man that comes with ruthless close quarters combat until eventually, they must do the job themselves. They meet, and have a fight that puts the choreography from the raid to shame. In the end, in some type of fashion, they both kill each other, and in their dying breaths console one another.... Fade to darkness. THE END...... Or is it?..

[@jakejake7566]

@@chrisk8126 fuck you for saying that! Snipes made blade great!

[@jordanlaurenzo2063]

The fight game is just sad! I’ve been in mma since I was a kid, watched the sport grow from bar room street brawlers evolve into a legitimate , and high level sport. Unless you have a brand, social media following or the mcgregor effect happen to you, it’s a ruff business. No union , nobody overlooking the wellness of the fighters. It’s just like wwe in that they treat their athletes like slave. You only can fight or perform for me, but you don’t receive medical benifits, no expenses paid, so these guys invest all their fight money back into fighting and can never get ahead. I kno they choose this life but there has to be some compensation moving forward . They make the ufc a billion dollar entity and do not wreak the rewards.

[@snieves4]

Would it have helped if the fighters were allowed to have their own sponsors like TapOut?

[@ConcernedResident_GiantStack]

sad...the body is so fragile (you especially realize this as you get older) and what those guys do to their bodies will effect them BADLY the rest of their lives. And, still, they don't get the money? Man live. Same thing happens to construction/oilfield/blue-collared guys, but at least there you can pile away the cash if you play it right. Doesn't work out for a ton of guys, though.

[@megamanxhunter]

@@PHDInSevereInternetRetardation It didn't start with the Reebok deal. IN 2009, the UFC installed a Sponsorship tax, basically the fighters' sponsors had to pay the UFC to appear on television.

[@JudahwardIV562]

We're ready for this to be FLASHBACKED 🤞🏿

[@jamessampson4072]

It's amazing how people on here saying this man wouldn't have made it I UFC but most UFC fighters are heavy in martial arts, this man has multiple black belts in multiple disciplines, if he's just an actor y'all step in the octagon with him then,

[@KillaCamrizzleBell]

Dude's a living modern day Ryu, from Street Fighter

[@BigBoss7777777]

Nah he's not, he's a pathetic wannabe who's never been in a real fight in his life

[@KillaCamrizzleBell]

@@BigBoss7777777 oh really? Have u fought him?

[@BigBoss7777777]

@@KillaCamrizzleBell nah, no one has, that's the point. He's all talk.

[@quincyrobinson8139]

@@BigBoss7777777 there's videos of him fighting in tournaments

[@BigBoss7777777]

@@quincyrobinson8139 lmao that's called glorified sparring. He's never been in a real professional fight.

[@Feverishkiller]

TITO: "I CONTINUE TO DO IT BECAUSE I LOVE IT" TRANSLATION: *I CONTINUE TO DESTROY MYSELF BECAUSE I HAVE NO OTHER WAY OF MAKING A LIVING.*

[@TheTrulynice1412]

Nigga, your name is hiring..... There's always a way

[@JM1993951]

A lot of guys could transition into being a commentator, but Tito can’t even speak.

[@redman1300]

Just because you can't understand them loving it doesn't mean they don't love it. Kamaru usman has a degree has problems with his knees but he still fighting cause he loves it gtf out of here with your weak mind. These guys are athletes like any other football players also getting brain damage but they making money and they love it. Mma fighters like Cheal Sonnen could have done anything else but martial arts is life. yeah im triggered as fuck cause of dumb comments like these

[@gamehardy]

You really wouldnt do that too yourself unless you love it and have a crazy obsession with fighting

[@DepressionShaman]

He practicing martial arts is not destroying anything. He's in great physical condition. WTF?! Who's your weed man? Edit. Ok. You were talking about Tito Ortiz. LoL My bad.

[@mitchb4084]

One of the few fights I would pay for is White vs. Hershel Walker. Would be amazing .

[@Grannyknockers]

And I've never played a down of football past high school, but the reason I don't play in the nfl is that they don't make as much as nba/mlb players.

[@jamesm573]

Underrated comment

[@ExSoldier101]

Lol what a strange thing to say

[@quinterriouskelly9671]

I love how the comments are shit talking him for not wanting to fight professionally, Iike he wouldn't fold you like a damn pretzel😂 he makes more money acting... Plus he is a former kick boxer with multiple wins, he just chose to act because the money is better. KZbin commenters are the world's toughest people😂

[@arminius6506]

Well... He isn't on the level like Khabib or Jon Jones. It's like an actor says that I didn't join European football leagues because of reason ABC

[@gamwpanagia]

He's a b movie actor you think he makes more than top level fighters you're deluded. He didn't fight because he wouldn't cut it.

[@jasonpatrickseverance8522]

did he fight full contact?

[@chago7995]

You know, keyboard fighters know everything about fighting

[@JayOwe731]

@@arminius6506 uhhh Jon Jones admits to getting his ass kicked by jai. You got anything else?

[@holdmypenguin3913]

The people commenting that "he'll get his ass beat haha" obviously havent seen this man fight against professional or seen pros talk about him.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Nobody has because it didn't happen

[@PardonTheFBomb]

Michael Jai White is the best at the humble brag. Got to love this guy. Always keeps it real!

[@iceblue7118]

dude would of got his ass handed to him. He always brags about "sparring". Go watch his sparring videos. A real joke.

[@E2you]

This is why Andrew Yang has said UFC fighters should be able to unionize.

[@pehunter1]

Maybe they've tried and maybe that didn't come to their mind, or they're not as brave or strong in the area of business as they are in the ring.

[@insertunoriginalnamehere1398]

el terrible Andrew Yang is the least communist out of the Democratic party. He’s a businessman for christs sake

[@insertunoriginalnamehere1398]

el terrible Globalism is not communism

[@insertunoriginalnamehere1398]

el terrible Define both of those for me and see if they’re even close.

[@insertunoriginalnamehere1398]

el terrible Well I guess when you make up definitions for them you’ll get pretty similar ones

[@lucasgregory6375]

MJW is basically steven seagal with blackface. He's a chump.

[@thecoolguy420]

He does actually have skills compared to Seagal but is nowhere near the level people make him out to be. And he's obviously been juicing for a while now (nothing wrong with that, I'm just saying that it does play a role)

[@hamza_najjar7249]

He would never pass the USADA's testing 🤷‍♂️

[@MarkieB89]

LMAO. How can you be so sure he's doping?

[@MovieGuy666]

yep he isn't passing a drug test lol.

[@idurisu930]

black men have good genetics but michael's body is so odd.

[@stefanminik4120]

@Jessica Anderson Rofl he is on steroids... Dumb idiot.

[@f10leek48]

stefan minik proof?

[@visualizecreate2530]

MJW seems like a humble guy who is a student of martial arts.