The Brutal Rise Of Jon Jones

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[@epsilonunit694]

Hey, song name for 13:11?

[@ghost99100]

Do u feel the same ways about guys like Conor Mcgregor and Chael Sonnen?, chuck Lidell?, Brock Lesner? Tyson Fury?. Guys like that?

[@EdwardOfEastAnglia]

@@ghost99100 Did any of those guys hit a pregnant woman and run away? Did any of them test positive for illegal drugs like cocaine? Did any of those guys have police videos of them getting arrested while headbutting a police car? Did any of them guys beat up there wife/fiance/girlfriend with there kid there? Did any of those guys use religion as shield and a scapegoat for there actions? Ever since Tyson Fury started following Jesus he's been different ever since his mental problems a couple of years ago. The guys completely changed his life around... Lol what about Jones the hypocrite Christian? Maybe you should actually read the bible, because Jones is not a Christian according to Jesus' teachings. Many American Christians don't understand or even read the Bible. Tyson Fury is also British so it's part of our culture since 189 AD, and we still have a Christian Monarch, America is a secular Republic, who's leaders lie about being Christian. Tyson leads with actions, Jones with words. It's exemplifies the difference in culture too, notice Conor is Irish but doesn't claim to follow Jesus teachings unlike Jones. So it's a bad example to bring Conor or Tyson up. It's something D.C. Always brought up about Jones is a cheater, lier, hypocrite, fake, two faced, drug abuser, spouse abuser... The list goes on and on, and it seems like DC dislikes Jones because he is the opposite, literally. The whole DC vs Jones chapter, sealed Jones' fate with honorable fans who just couldn't like Jones anymore. Remember Jones was viewed differently before and after DC fights. It basically exposed his true character, the Christian Jones was a front. I think DC once said he was shocked about how Jones acted after the cameras were turned off.

[@BrettShadow]

This is fantastic. I put it in a comment but you should tweet this to DC! I would but all of my twitter accts are banned or suspended and I am out of emails. Ask him for comment! Hell tweet it to jones and ask for feedback too!

[@santiagocmenezes]

God-like editing skills, but I have some questions. Since when we started judging the quality of a fighter for his/hers personality? Or what they do outside of the ring? Do you feel the same way about Mike Tyson? And lastly does DC suck your d?

[@rahulpradeep8420]

Jon Jones is the Anakin Skywalker of MMA.. he was the chosen one but he chose the dark side.

[@mfc5808]

This is so accurate. He can also be a whiny bitch like Anakin

[@ozziejohnson8301]

Da best fighters are the craziest

[@bradbufton1517]

Still the Goat!

[@matthillard9363]

I probably would of behaved worse tbh so I'm in no place to judge the guy. He should of stopped trying to be a jedi and taken it further than electric fingers

[@gohabs8918]

@@ozziejohnson8301 GSP proves that theory wrong. Best ever and incredibly humble

[@jcoxy1057]

In my opinion, this rivalry is unmatched. These two men and their talent and beef was incredibly hectic. The LHW division will suffer for some years to come because how captivating and talented these two were and still are.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Well yeah, look at the mess it is in right now... its a shame really.

[@jcoxy1057]

@Andrew Watson I just clicked on your profile, you have commented on multiple peoples posts on this video with this same energy. Go use it in a better manner. Hit a workout, read a book, talk to a friend. But young man, this is not it. Lol

[@danii7584]

@@jcoxy1057 how captivating and talented those two were? except one is a cheat, and mind you he been busted for some stuff, but there is some heavy speculation on whether or not he had some other studd in his system that crashed his testosterone levels, because those were unnaturally low, so an unknown PED or masking agent are very likely. you should check out the channel "more plates more dates" on this subject of PEDs. here's a snippet of him at joe rogan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpu2pn2vrJmqi7M

[@romeds848]

@Prithvish Roy He just says that as a way to cope, those fights were far from one sided

[@hammbone8184]

@@MixedMartialAcademic it's not really a shame it's just a shallow division right now

[@rtydht45r5]

Jon Jones is a straight up movie villain sometimes. When starts talking to kids about sobriety his voice gets really high and he words sound sweet. But when he’s talking to DC when he thought the cameras weren’t rolling his voice got deep as shit, he spoke clearly and left no consonant unheard

[@lpxile441]

I mean doesnt everyone do that

[@A0142-m1j]

He went full black homelander on his ass

[@Gravy_Master]

Wow! So what you’re saying is that his demeanor changes whether he’s talking to an 8 year old child compared to his arch rival who he’s paid large sums of money to intimidate and beat to a pulp?

[@MagnetDzn]

@@lpxile441 LITERALLY! These people in the comments are so hypocritical

[@MagnetDzn]

@@A0142-m1j you didn’t have too add the “black” part just saying

[@matal9358]

"Only I can mess it up" wow Jon really foretold his life with that statement. Truer words have never been spoken.

[@thulsadoom544]

He knew himself he was a doushbag

[@zaiphu]

He knew his demons from the start

[@TreasureHuntingWithJebus]

I know this was supposed to be about Jones, but it just reinforced why I love DC so much! One of my all time favorites. Drove 10+ hours to see his 2nd win over Rumble in person. Same good dude in person as on TV, no fakeness with him! Real ambassador for MMA!

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Yeah man, I really thought that this video would benefit by highlight Cormier rather I don;t spending the whole 40 minuets discrediting Jones! Thnks for the comment my friend!

[@spridle]

DC is overrated imo.

[@dannyellington6420]

Lol

[@rykerandfriends]

@@spridle I agree 1000%

[@nicholasdonin1465]

@@spridle at 205, he's not. If not for Jones, there isn't 1 205r that is better. But HW, I can see that. Stipe proved it. But he's still a 2 weight champ. And in reality, that dudes pretty wholesome IRL. I'd love it if he was coaching my kids.

[@lindseyormsbee]

I will never understand why someone like Cormier gets so much hate. He's an excellent role model and his only downfall has been circumstance and timing. It goes back to his days at Ok St when he made it to the NCAA finals only to have to wrestle Cael Sanderson. His MMA career was incredible with losses to only Stipe and Jones. His win in the Strikeforce Grand Prix was where he showed how good he was going to become. It just makes no sense that he is the one who attracts boo's and gets portrayed as the villian.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Is DC still seen as the villian though? I hope not because I've been a big fan since I saw him win the Strikeforce Grand Prix and my affection for him has only grown since. Cormier isn't just my favorite fighter; he might be one of my favorite people.

[@lindseyormsbee]

@@BiggieTrismegistus he always seemed to attract an unnecessary amount of boos from the crowd. I to have always been a big fan of his.

[@paulcox2447]

@@lindseyormsbee A lot of fans are lame. They like "winners".The fact that Jon is a sociopath doesn't matter because they don't care that much. They just want to live vicariously through Jon.

[@SM-nz9ff]

UFC fans aren't exactly Mesa scholars lol. You're dealing some real low IQ meat heads. Just laugh at and then pity them, then laugh at them some more

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

@@cactusmalone That's fair. Some people just rub you the wrong way. I don't like Jon Jones as a person for a variety of reasons but even I have to admit that the dude knowns how to fight..

[@josharnett3983]

It’s is absolutely criminal that the quality of your content is only greeted with a handful of subs. You are the best combat sports docucontent creator in the game.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

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@@MixedMartialAcademic Keep it up and ill always try to support your growth anyway i can. The quality is really unmatched. How does it feel to be the best in the world at something?

[@Hope-Truth-Light]

Give him time he is on his way up

[@ztm_oruam]

very true. just subbed 🤙

[@mirzaghalib8659]

it's crazy watching him speak to those children in an almost completely sincere way but then when you realize he has beaten his wife in front of his own children is when you understand who he really is....he almost as talented as lying as he's is at MMA.....

[@ChaosTinnelle]

I wish more people would see the monster he is

[@Brandnewshoes]

Yeah, that was some crazy juxtapositioning.

[@olumayowaomotoso8899]

When he was doing something good (according to you) it didn’t show you “who he really is”. But when he doesn’t something bad that’s what you decide to judge his whole character by. That should tell you a lot about your own self.

[@lyricahm3370]

@@olumayowaomotoso8899 I agree with this, everyone on this planet is both good and bad hes done some incredibly amazing things and hes done some horrendous things but i always route for him and hope he can turn it around largely in part by the fact i've also done some terrible things in my life and i like to think that one day i can correct those things and become a good man

[@titansfitness3393]

No big deal😁 its a normal everyday thing where i live🤣

[@48Mei]

Amazing documentary. Despite being an MMA fan for years now, I never truly knew the whole timeline of events regarding Jones/DC. Not only did this video explain it all in clear detail, but the editing and wording of your narration could not have been better 👏 you’re Top quality 🔥

[@babykuttthroat3410]

Same this just put it all in perspective for me for all the years I missed as a ufc fan💯🤝🏼 This shit was put together so perfect really put me on game .

[@sl_razor]

I love how Bones fked the DC and let him cry for the rest of his life. feels good when the hater crying after the fight on Cain's shoulder. I hope he still somewhere crying .. xD

[@MagnetDzn]

@@sl_razor DC is not a hater

[@acepeters2625]

Man seeing rumble really got me . . . RIP Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson 🙏🏾

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Yeah man I watched all his fights making this… man. Tough!

[@Loganbub]

Really wish we got to see that fight RIP Rumble

[@HaeyHaey]

Your videos are so insanely high quality mate. I am EXCITED to see this video. Jon jones story is out of this world and I can’t wait to see it portrayed here. Keep up the good work

[@joselebeer]

Have to agree. Insanely high. I think these are some of the best mma docs I've seen. The one about combat brain injury was top drawer.

[@llanesjoshua1961]

How can you comment 1 day ago when it just been posted 19 hrs ago?

[@llanesjoshua1961]

How can you comment 1 day ago when it just been posted 19 hrs ago?

[@Tenchigumi]

Jones and Cormier compose one of those real, organic narratives of choosing principles over victory and glory. For all of Cormier's flaws (towelgate included), the dude has always been consistent with his public and private persona. He dominated a HW division where he was undersized, and chose to take a hard weight cut to LHW for the sake of his friend and teammate, and dominated there as well. He clearly cared about his friends and family, and while he'll talk some smack to sell a fight (see: Ryan Bader), he'll also show deserved respect to his opponents, even Jones. And despite living a much longer life than Jones, Cormier has not once failed a drug test, had a massive DUI record, or resorted to a brazenly false public persona to mask his personal demons. In the end, I have more respect for Cormier openly shedding tears in the cage than for Jones falling prey to his insecurities by repeatedly cheating. Ultimately, a young, prime Jones defeated a Cormier who entered MMA late. I'll give Jones more credit if he can stay clean and still accomplish as much as Cormier did in his late 30's/early 40's. Until then, he's going to have every asterisk on his name, a reminder that pursuing victory at any cost comes with a price, and should not be rewarded.

[@shawnhayward8152]

I fully appreciate the lifetime of memories you encapsulate with your excellent work. Please continue to produce great content and I hope one day your efforts are recognized on a greater scale.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much Shawn! Always more to come got some great plans for next year that I look forward to sharing! Thanks so much for your kind words

[@applechili2848]

What a fitting hit piece. Jones is a cautionary tale of talent, fame & infinite possibilities. He’s a reminder that we’re all humans, living this casino called life & none of us is perfect.

[@christopheromarrah1785]

Coke head womanizer

[@Charlie_Tea]

If life is a Casino to you then you need some direction. Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Jesus Christ/Yeshua Hamashiach. The TRUTH shall set you free from this systematic Matrix. Ask yourself why do you call/identity as "Black"? It's because you're programmed to think that you are. The same entities that have programmed your entire community tried to program my community into thinking we're nothing more than the color "Yellow". If you identify with this false identity of "Black" then you my friend are a SLAVE to the matrix

[@michaeltom637]

I’m not perfect by any stretch but I certainly don’t beat women, let alone my wife in front of my own children.

[@jakebiondo9302]

I recently stumbled upon some of the things he has said regarding his mindset. It’s very motivating to see how powerfully he used his mind. Weird how someone so focused on his mind while fighting could lose control of his life outside of it.

[@jakebiondo9302]

CTE comes to mind as a possible factor regarding his impulsive behavior outside of the ring

[@wil9717]

Na he’s just a psychopath

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

@@jakebiondo9302 it also could be roid rage since he was caught from usadw

[@Martin-ls9bz]

@@GrifterTheBoyIdiot he also might be a liar, I wouldn't really believe anything he says

[@jmz2144]

Michael Jordan of MMA

[@PcCAvioN]

Cormier is a real one. He showed us all how to deal with a narcissist: expose them to others, stay true to yourself, refuse to lower yourself to their level

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

He will always be one of my favourites!

[@TheSkateNsnow]

@@MixedMartialAcademic thanks for all the great content you make for us! We appreciate you 🙏🏼

[@rykerandfriends]

Cormier is a good little boy that just can't accept that he got beat twice by a "junkie" lol. But can easily overlook the fact that he cheated to make weight.

[@Freud_Mayweather]

He definitely lowered himself to Jon's level once or twice lol but everything he said about him was on point. I bet Jon hates all the footage online of DC talking about him being exactly correct. He deserves it, he is a shit bag, and probably never even asked to make sure if the woman he hits baby survived.

[@TotallyNotRedneckYall]

@@rykerandfriends Cormier is a grown man who comports himself as a man should, the dude blowing rails and beating his wife is the little boy.

[@dyfox3856]

7 wins , 6 finishes , 4 months ????? I never even knew that. He's already a maxed out GOAT, that is the icing on top

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I know such a little known fact, it really does show how great he is in MMA. And the last fight of which to be his UFC debut is just mental 😂

[@patrickmcpartland1398]

Probably a few more KOs vs his wife and Kids in there too, all time great

[@jordanalexander1592]

I could have a better record, against the right competition. Lol.

[@rospoho]

"I would die to beat you" "Be prepared to do it" I don't know why more don't people talk about Jon Jones trash talk, he's the only fighter in history that really give you murder vibes when talking

[@rospoho]

@Nic Otero you can say a lot of bad things about him but coward? Nobody who step in a octagon is a coward

[@rospoho]

@Nic Otero nah why should I care about you

[@rospoho]

@Nic Otero oh you want proof? Ok. In 1985 I got attacked by a group of 47 giraffes in Tokyo, 123 people died. Jon Jones arrived and killed all the giraffes with his bare hands, then he touched the corpses of the dead people and they came back to life. Before leaving he said "Here is your proof Nic Otero"

[@patrickmcpartland1398]

It's the same way he talks to his wife coming home after a coke binge

[@lel1433]

@Nic Otero prove what? ROFL

[@knoname7778]

Great mini documentary man. It's sad to see all the greatness that John achieved squandered away by his mistakes outside the octagon

[@vvs7949]

Wouldn’t say he squandered it tho

[@brolythebrodie9469]

Man I feel horrible for daniel cormier, plus great edits as always man, keep it up.

[@lavenderpants8695]

It's so sad that his persona was all a professional front. I really loved Bones when he was fighting. I just loved watching somebody with such incredible fight intelligence.

[@ron.hertzberg]

Hes a ufc fighter lmao his persona is what I expect one to be like

[@wombraider706]

@@ron.hertzberg shows how much you know, go look at wonder boy or GSP then chat your shit

[@bradleye660]

I actually love Jones in his natural psychotic state. He’s an animal. He’s a fighter at heart & obsessed with being the greatest of all time. You have to give some of your sanity up to become the best at something.

[@rykerandfriends]

@@bradleye660 exactly correct. Mike Tyson is a prime example

[@DrSpaceman42]

Love him of hate him he’s the goat unfortunately. I know he popped but that’s not enough to become such a dominant champ

[@JerseyMiller]

It's funny, despite the fact that Jones destroyed Cormier, Daniel came out the winner in the end. 2 division hampion and extremely successful commentator. And Jones preparing for heavyweight for years...

[@wilonealtaylorjr826]

So what. Jon Jones is arguably the GOAT of this and the past lhw division. DC will forever be haunted by his run in with Jones and it shows. Cry more scrub

[@DuvalTruck]

@@wilonealtaylorjr826 Youre out of the goat conversation if you pop keep praising a cheater and a wife beater

[@JerseyMiller]

@@wilonealtaylorjr826 I bet you could fit his whole

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

@@wilonealtaylorjr826 Are you sure it's DC that's haunted? Jones was seemingly incapable of fighting Cormier without resorting chemical assistance. It seems that the true GOAT should be able to get past a "scrub" like DC without cheating.

[@miz180]

DC is a terrible commentator

[@CorrectObligation27]

I love your videos. They're not just a documentary about the fighters in question. They really cause us, the viewers, to take a look at ourselves and who we are as people.

[@tkqasqas3278]

My favourite part was at 31:35 when Jones says most of those judging him never opened a chemistry book then immediately goes on to call a picogram a pictogram.

[@akim2342]

Ahah I caught that

[@Alexander0888]

Tbh I would too in the heat of the moment lmaoo. Unnecessary word to learn, let alone use unless you’re a chemist or scientist lol

[@pgratedslasher6076]

I started keeping up with MMA about a year ago, shortly after this happened to Jon Jones. Thank you for the content to help fill me in. Excellent stuff as always.

[@octaviusrex9871]

Lol shortly? Dc and Jones fought over 5 years ago

[@pgratedslasher6076]

@@octaviusrex9871 I mean the 2021 arrest

[@Nincs_Arcom]

been watching since the first doc on T-Ferg, love seeing how much your content has improved in quality and also love the longer video format. keep it up!

[@lomar0058]

Superb work on this documentary, the whole Jones story will always be fascinating,, the MMA goat to me but such a troubled character

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Glad you enjoyed it And its the same for me man, he is at the very top of the pile, shame about everything else, but as an athlete... just incredible.

[@Teddicles]

@@Asdfgadv33423 If you have to cheat to win, you cant really say youre the greatest ever. Sorry, Jones in a badass fighter with one the best fight IQ's the games ever seen. But as soon as he got popped for PEDs you lose the merit. Crazy how people who defend Jones will shit on Dillashaw for the same exact reason

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

As an MMA fan I recognize that that Jones is (was?) an amazing talent. He's one of the best to ever do it. However the positive drug tests lower him as a fighter in my eyes and all the other stuff has convinced me he's simply not a good person. He's an all time great fighter but I just can't call him to GOAT with everything that's gone on. You may think that means I'm a petty person and I'm fine with anyone who thinks that. To me the MMA GOAT shouldn't get popped twice for PEDs and beat up his fiancée in front of their kids.

[@icecoldfire25]

@@Teddiclesexactly. How can u have a claim to the greatest when u have to cheat to beat ur competition. Especially when u already have so many natural advantages over other. The height the reach.

[@lucritous5380]

Quality work as always. Jon Jones is the one I’ve been waiting for from you! Worth the wait!

[@Runwithme418]

Once again, amazing production quality! Definitely glad you covered DC so much, as he is the good to all of Jon's evil. I feel bad for anyone who can't get their act together, especially when they're so in the spotlight.

[@TomSweeney89]

Not being a UFC follower, I love pausing this and watching the fights as you announce them and then coming back and resuming the video each fight.

[@Ch33sepuffed]

Utterly brilliant video. I have goosebumps. Well edited and extremely well put together. Thank you for that.

[@GThu1]

Totally agree what you said about Cormier. There are still many in the audience who values integrity, decency, mindfulness than trash talking, hypocrisy, pettiness, greed, jealousy, etc.

[@JShadow6661]

Fun fact. Glover was Chuck Liddells primary training partner. Chucks decline started around the time Glover was deported to Brazil due to an expired Visa.

[@SM-nz9ff]

Its also a fun fact that Chuck lost his Chin b/c he had 0 defense and would just trade. 0 to do with Glover. He took the same shots he always took just put the fights on

[@jdogsful]

he should get an award for getting arrested for battery within 12 hours of being inducted into the hall of fame. truly incredible.

[@dukecityhustle]

What awards have you ever gotten?

[@jdogsful]

@@dukecityhustle go change your diaper

[@fearlv1rattata]

​@@dukecityhustlehaving a father probably

[@Dozer43]

Without a doubt the best ufc content creator right now. Keep up the phenomenal work brother.

[@fluffywumper8777]

I truly admire your work. Can’t wait to see where you take these total masterpieces. Absolutely captivating and informative. Great work my friend. Bravo!

[@entitledmillennial6767]

This is brilliant written, narrated and edited. It shows the full scope of who Jon Jones the man is and what is legacy as one of the greatest of all time is.Marvelous.

[@Hamzethegoat]

His craziness and personality is the reason why he is unstoppable to be this good you can’t be normal just like Mike Tyson and Floyd

[@anon2427]

What about Ali or Fedor then. It’s just an excuse

[@wilonealtaylorjr826]

What about them

[@testosteronerex6487]

Ali was also crazy and use peds

[@MetalLoverForever1]

@@anon2427 ali was nuts

[@anon2427]

@@MetalLoverForever1 I don’t think he was nuts, it was just his stage persona and even then not so much.

[@hanksvensson5702]

Man these videos are truly a work of art. Such fine storytelling and production quality.

[@AprehamLincoln]

I'm really bummed by all the nonsense that has surrounded Jones throughout his career. I was a HUGE fan of this guy starting back around 2010. He was this unorthodox, exciting machine tearing through the division. I thought that he and GSP were great ambassadors for the sport to show what it could be at its peak. Supremely gifted athletes with class and dignity. And then all the problems started. At first, I thought "Okay, he's a young guy with the world in the palm of his hand, he made a mistake. He'll learn from it". But it kept happening. Again and again. At some point a guy like that stops getting the benefit of the doubt. To me, this is why he will never be the GOAT. There is a different between being the best and being great. Greatness is about so much more than what you're capable of doing. It's about what you did do, how you comported yourself, how you dealt with adversity. Jon Jones is what he is. An incredibly talented screw up. I've got no sympathy for that.

[@davidxie8457]

Braaaa he’s the goat, don’t get that messed up my boy

[@darylfields]

Jon Jones is the perfect example of what happens when you young and got fame and money it changes you into Jekyll and Hyde

[@firstbradley3281]

It’s frustrating to see Jon Jones throw away multiple opportunities that no one else in life would get I think that’s where a lot of the animosity comes from.

[@bronco1199]

What an incredible documentary. The score was perfect, this whole piece was very moving. I still can't help but feel sorry for Jones. Us tortured souls don't even understand ourselves. Cormier is in a tough spot. If the better man was on PED's both fights, was he the better man? I feel for Cormier, but I think he has risen above those demons. Jones is already a tragic figure. Or is this the beginning of the tragedy?

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I do feel sorry for him man, I empathise with his situation so much. I’m nothing like him at all and never will be in the position he is, but man… I just kind of get his struggle. I do like him despite what the critism in the video

[@CristianDiaz-rk6tr]

Man, the quality of these videos are second to none. Amazing work.

[@WearingGoldluck]

I personally think that it was after that first Gustafsson fight that Jon started doping with a couple designer drugs. I think him being pushed for the first time scared him and instead of cleaning up his drug habit, he decided to dope up to make up the difference.

[@thecowgoesvroom672]

Gus would have won if not for that hail Mary elbow in the 4th and jones def felt threatened by that fact

[@drmisterius]

This is like the fifth Jon Jones documentary video I’ve seen on KZbin but probably my favorite - good shit!

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I appreciate that mate! It’s a tough space to make a video on this guy that’s why I waited so long! Glad to have done it justice!

[@teegees]

In a way JJ is the embodiment of the struggle within ourselves - that we are our worst enemy. He may be talented and hardworking in MMA but he is very weak in taming his demons. The reason so many of us don’t like him is because he reminds us of our own weaknesses in taming our own demons.

[@jordanalexander1592]

Real men don't respect weak willed boys. Jon Jones is and always will be a weak willed little man. The easy thing to do is succumb to your demons.

[@bboollll]

on binge of videos and really like your format. you and Napoleon got my spark for enjoying mma/ufc back so i can enjoy watching late night matches with my brother :)

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Glad you like them! Napoleon is a good friend, hope you’ve noticed some of his cameos in my videos on your travels!

[@bboollll]

oh ive noticed them, his longer vids once i got through the "shorter" ones is how i found your channel. and yeah both of you re-lit my spark for mma/ufc ive been out of the loop since about 2011-2012 younger brother sub on the big fights for ppv and we had chats over the years but missed so much so i gotta cathc up and you two are amazing at letting us not knowing anything or know something but not all folks keep up :) im now on a ufc 1-125 binge so i got atleast 2-3 weeks to go@@MixedMartialAcademic

[@bboollll]

keep up the work you are doing good work and content for beginners, journeymen and long time followers of the scene. cant even imagine the time and work it takes to make these videos but very happy to watch them :)

[@kalabash72]

Amazing documentary! Jon Jones is possibly the Ron Artest of the UFC. A troubled soul with an astonishing talent tainted by his actions.

[@gnyphq6405]

WTF? What a take.....

[@kalabash72]

@@gnyphq6405 not sure if that meant as a good thing or not.

[@gnyphq6405]

@@kalabash72 the idea of comparing Jones and Artest shows a complete misunderstanding of both situations. So to spoon feed this to you, WTF is that guy talking about...?

[@kalabash72]

@Gnyp HQ okay, guy... both had troubled childhoods and had troubled professional careers. I'm not sure what your problem is. You're welcome to your opinion, but there isn't a need for being a jerk.

[@gnyphq6405]

@@kalabash72 in simple terms: Jones was given the keys to the kingdom and his terrible behaviour was overlooked, multiple times. Artest was ostracized for his poor decisions. I had a bad childhood, bit I can't be compared to these guys.

[@vegasdogg111]

You do a great job at putting these videos together. You deserve way more likes.

[@Necron_Lord]

I have seen that clip of him hitting his head on the car a few times but I had no idea that was the night he was inducted into the hall of fame.. it's mindblowing.

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Soooooo full of ads as all his videos “AD BLOCK PRO” needed. Works like a dream.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Blame the ufc who monetise the videos not my fault

[@nomadgrappler9410]

Facts though

[@demcelticstho]

Y’all are so incredibly talented, the stuff y’all put together is 100x better anything Netflix or something like that could do. Another quality documentary !

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much my friend I really appreciate it!

[@cleech74]

Agreed. Quality content pieces that get better with each one. Really enjoyed this one, and I think it captured how conflicted a lot of UFC fans feel about JBJ.

[@johnlozauskas778]

@Mixed Martial Academic - your word smithing and prose was quite poetic. Made the video more enjoyable.

[@michaeljordan3084]

I don’t understand why nobody talks about his brothers, their PED issues and access to them. Also Jon’s blood work has been suspicious on a few other occasions, anyone who thinks he hasn’t been using PEDs is in denial. The guys using pass the tests all the time, he has continually been either lazy about hiding it, or secretly wanted to get caught.

[@seanheaney8303]

No idea how everyone gloss over John's connection to NFL designer steroids through his 2 brothers. Who both also had a history of steroid use. I think it's pretty clear he was on steroids at some point purposely. Quiet possibly a big chunk of his career.

[@Tepaneca]

I’ll never understand how mma fans just skip the fact he tested dirty over 3 times Dirty sport for dirty people

[@nathanielceballos4918]

@@Tepaneca sorry to tell ya but ppl are dirty in every sport

[@Tepaneca]

@@nathanielceballos4918 nope lol

[@lel1433]

@@Tepaneca keep entertaining your fantasy, give me one reason for people to not use PEDs if they can, MMA has the most rigorous testing and makes olympic testing look like a joke.

[@disciples1782]

I was too young to see all the unfold but I’ve watched all possible videos on the rivalry and the storyline around it and have never seen a better rivalry

[@gagenb4146]

very accurate assessment. hard not to love for his sheer talent. hard not to hate cause of his dumbass'ness. I think he is a star who found success at an early age and is struggling at the top cause its lonely and he sits beside no one (not to justify his actions in anyway). Your videos are fantastic. Great job!

[@paulcox2447]

He HAD a wife until he couldn't stop beating her and making their home life hell.

[@patrickmcpartland1398]

It sounds like that's exactly what you are trying to do. And to call what he does just being a dumbass is also minimizing it. Crying kids and a bloody wife in a hotel lobby because he was out in Vegas getting loaded and came back with a temper? Just a little dumb ass mistake we all make right? But hey he's so good it's hard not to like the guy. As bad as the Roman Polasnki supporters in Hollywood saying he should be able to get an award for his films.

[@pepefrog7456]

very true. so young. so much fame. so much talent. a dead sister and a vicious world he entered into. he had to become the villain

[@sorcierenoire8651]

@@pepefrog7456 hit n run incident would like to differ

[@zainbando99]

The Gus fight is still the greatest fight I’ve ever seen (the first one)

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Yeah it's a fantastic fight I really enjoyed rewatching them all for this video!

[@Stanl3y_Ipkiss]

Holy sh*t the quality of these videos is unmatched on YT. Very well done sir.

[@reztv5004]

I didn’t expect the greatest fighter of all time to be a saint. Gotta be a killer

[@leonardpaulson]

How about just being a professional?

[@I.AmFranco]

👏👏BRAVO! What an EXCELLENT Documentary, I was engaged the entire time. Thank You

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

This is so damn good. You’ve well earned your success bro

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

No way! My man! Your videos are so good brother, I remember watching yours when I first started making videos. The Jon jones one with I’m not mistaken. Good luck next KZbin year mate, I can’t wait to see your channel explode!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

@@MixedMartialAcademic I genuinely appreciate the kind words man! I really try my best to put out content I'm proud of that I think will provide some value to people, even if it takes longer. With that said, I can only imagine the ones you make are unbelievably time consuming... I knew you'd made it when I was backstage at my last jiu jitsu super fight with my teammate, and he was watching your Tony Ferguson mental resilience video before we started warming up. Keep it up bro

[@NapoleonBlownapartMMA]

Cant wait to see if theres an Anime battle between Sonnen and Jones in this one 😆😆 Great work man!

[@GSPfan2112]

He always questioned himself cause he always cheated. He never felt good enough so he cheated. He only cares about finding himself yet cares little for the people around him. He could change. If he admits he was wrong to cheat. But he will never admit fault since he wont accept blame.

[@johnleinweber6857]

Wow, what a video. Excellent all the way around. You folks have one of the highest quality MMA channels I've ever seen. Keep up the fantastic work 👏 💪 👍

[@GeoDude24]

Imagine if Jones was as disciplined as Gsp or mighty mouse

[@darkclaw1462]

Believe it or not, but Jon’s inner demons and narcissism Is what has made him one of the greatest fighters In MMA history. If he was disciplined as a GSP, I honestly doubt he’s be as great as he Is now, he’d be good and have 0 setbacks. But not great.

[@GeoDude24]

@@darkclaw1462 you made a great point but I just wished he wasn’t crashing into pregnant women

[@BLKBRWNCONNECT]

What a great channel. Some of the best content bar none around this here called inter web or internet! Much love, honor and respect. You sir are the greatest of all time as Jon Jones Is To The Sport Of MMA. I truly enjoy this channel, Napoleon Blownapart, Jesse On Fire, MMA On Point, and a few others I totally missed but at this current moment and climate on the platform known as KZbin, You Are Killing It In The MMA, Boxing, Combat Sports Genre! The Editing, The Clips And Footage Used In Comparison To The Topics On Hand Discussed And Your Narration Is Muah! The Chiefs Kiss! Plus you Collaborate With The Big Names Which Is Lovely To See! God Bless You Mate And May The Odds Forever Be In Your Favor!

[@Mr.potatoes_1234]

I genuinely believe that If we put every person on earth in a 1 versus 1 hand to hand combat tournament with no rules from 2011 through 2018 Jon Jones would win the tournament every one of those years.

[@dylanruizendaal9759]

I think this is the video about fighters who I liked the most. This was such a good video with good information. Very good

[@johnayling1560]

The MMA fans that are simping for Jones being a GOAT seem to forget about all the crime, eye pokes and steroid abuse.

[@dylynblue9864]

His eye pokes are hilarious. He uses them so often it's crazy!

[@lpxile441]

No, we're aware of all that. He's still the goat

[@darkclaw1462]

Yeah, we forget them we also understand he would've still been the greatest without them. Even DC admitted Jon could've still beaten without steroids, and that says alot.

[@johnayling1560]

@@darkclaw1462 The point is both we and DC will never know.

[@isaaccoote2874]

Dude, you make the absolute top tier MMA videos on KZbin.

[@something3867]

40:15 the fact his emotional response to doing a hit and run against a pregnant women is "so humiliating" is the exact type of thing that makes me not like this dude

[@vanyadolly]

That was a wild fucking thing to say. How can you sum something like that up as a personal loss or humiliation? The guy can talk good PR when he needs to, but there's no integrity underneath.

[@liamwylieMMA]

Fantastic video much love from Canada ❤

[@cardough550]

Jon Jones is the G.O.A.T. No Debate what so ever !

[@american_document2626]

This youtuber should just be adopted by Netflix or something by now. His documentaries are u rivled. Literally made me tear up in the end. Thank you for all the hard work you are doing!

[@komerczka]

Another great video, actually I dont even need to watch the video, another great story to listen to.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I appreciate that! I'm a video listener also mate so I feel you!

[@zackdaniel88]

These are so good man. Fantastic work!

[@RobotsAreDix]

The brilliance of this piece is in the nuance. Life rarely fits into neat little boxes of black and white. You capture that beautifully here. Well done.

[@jjrecon3024]

Nothing "UNLUCKY" about it. Bones illustrated beautifully how Pride comes with a price nobody cares to pay.

[@islandguy1968]

Damn this video is well done! (I'd curse alot more to make the point but if some people get offended...) Thank God KZbin exists and the talented guy(s) /gal(s) creators can make videos like this on subjects that I/we are most interested in. Amazing job! I got chills! Be proud. New subscriber here

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend I really appreciate it! And I look forward to sharing more stories with you Pete!

[@ninecool11]

It really is hard to be a Jon Jones fan. He's so great and I wish he would get out of his own way..

[@disciples1782]

Can’t wait to watch this love these video used the cte one for my project in school

[@kingcrustytut7544]

Quinton was finished multiple times in Pride prior to entering the UFC, Jon wasnt the first guy to finish him. Sakuraba by Sub, or Wanderlei by Knees were his first two finishes.

[@FXMLDR]

Being a child is thinking Jon is the greatest. Becoming a man is realizing that not only is DC probably the greatest LHW champion we've ever seen. But one of the greatest ambassadors of the sport that we've ever seen a true inpiration. Thank you DC! And thank you for this awesome video man, great job!

[@wilonealtaylorjr826]

Well I guess damn near the MAJORITY of mma fans are children. Jon Jones is ATLEAST the lhw G.O.A.T. cry more loser.

[@ghost99100]

But I but ur a conor mcgregor fan tho. Lol

[@filho4437]

Daniel Cormier being so good is the reason we know Jon Jones is the MMA GOAT.

[@2551554]

We need a Gilbert Burns documentary

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

Frfr bros underrated af

[@putman815]

Gilbert's scary lol

[@archiebaws]

fucking love DC - you're content is unreal bro, keep it up

[@William-Morey-Baker]

that "sand blasting prostitutes" line is a classic...

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

That whole press conference is gold!

[@JonnyGoodwood]

@academic You are so good at this! I'd love to hear you do one on the story of War Machine. The way you get the facts on all these events is really impressive

[@Yogidee]

All geniuses in their respective fields lose their mind in the process of greatness.. how many examples do we have? When it comes to pure talent in that cage that’s something you can’t take away from Jon.

[@sundythecarpenter461]

You literally only make amazing videos, hats off to you

[@checkmate257]

DC has shown the blueprint for defeating a narcissist and wow that ending is phenomenal Superb documentary

[@zacharychamot6031]

@Bald DeGea beat by a drug cheat who popped both times they fought 😂

[@zacharychamot6031]

@Bald DeGea the losses didn't count though..... and defeating a narcissist has nothing to do with fighting. Its about how we view each individual as humans, Jones tainted his legacy in and out of the cage. How do you think his daughters see him knowing he assaulted their mother. Dc is by far the better man where it actually counts

[@checkmate257]

@@zacharychamot6031 legend mate, thought everyone would have picked this up after watching the doco. DC won at life, look at him and his family, very successful man

[@obiwanjacobi5314]

Jon Jones represents to me what Tony Soprano represents to television. You cannot simply judge a man by what he does and what he continues to do. When he beat DC for the second time and he was sitting there in absolute ecstasy of the moment with the belt in his lap he said you let yourself down, you let your friends down, you let your kids down, you let everyone down. It never ends. That to me embodies that same grey-ness in morality that you see in everyday life. His mindset is pure to the way life truly is, the good does not always win, and the bad is not always as it seems. Love him or hate him this storyline is a five course meal and you’d be hard pressed to find anything like this outside of MMA.

[@jcoxy1057]

Love this!

[@sheistdolo6086]

Wake THAT UP!!! Well said brotha

[@ProjectLDV]

Getting compared to Tony F’ing Soprano is such a dark thing yikes.

[@FuntClaps101]

@@ProjectLDV it’s pretty accurate though. Tony is a straight up piece of shit, a narcissist, a sociopath. But you root for him because his sheer will to get what he wants is infectious. You want to see it through. Whether it’s success or a train wreck.

[@milovarquiel]

Imagine justifying two pieces of shit and said: well life it's bleak. Get fucked.

[@jcee6886]

High quality doco. Well done.

[@mickeyburnsmusic]

Bones has taken so many drug test Ls the belt should’ve gone to USADA

[@OmnipotentSpud]

I'm not a fan of Jones. Not even close. But as I've grown older and started working on my own recovery (alchol), I have a greater understanding of where he's been. And I find myself strangely rooting for him. Much like Daniel, I really wanna know who the best ever is. And much like Rumble, I really truly hope Bones beats those demons.

[@sportsnuttertv9598]

His skillset is undeniable. The best to step into the cage is John Bones Jones.

[@srirachili]

these videos are so good. kudos man

[@DangerfieldChris]

Great video. Jones has that dark psychological mix of a massive, insatiable ego and very low self-worth, which - unless he makes profound and difficult changes - will always make questionable decisions leading to predictable, negative, results.

[@wilonealtaylorjr826]

You're no different in the eyes of the Lord. Just sayin

[@ghost99100]

I honestly hate when whitebois are so over critical of black athletes because it be so many undertones to it. Why would he have "very low self-worth"?. Wat kind of comment is that and what is that even supposed to mean?

[@DangerfieldChris]

@@ghost99100 What has race got to do with it? Cormier is also black and I didn't make that judgement about him, in fact he's a well-balanced and decent chap on all accounts. And if you don't know what it means when someone has very low self-worth, I can't help you. Google it, maybe.

[@ghost99100]

@@DangerfieldChris whatever be ready to be salty when he gets strapped up in a few months lame 🤣👍💨🏆🏆

[@DangerfieldChris]

@@ghost99100 You're arguing with yourself. I'd like to see him win. He's one of the greatest fighters I've seen.

[@icouldntthinkofacoolname689]

The title change was a great improvement imo!! Great content!! Subbed!! 🫡

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

To be honest it’s what I wanted it to be in the first place, but was scared people wouldn’t click. I ended up cracking when I got sick to death of people thinking I hate Jones when I clearly don’t…