The UFC’s Most Disturbing Stories

[@GamesWithBrainz]

the saddest story from a ufc fighter is easily chael's. His dad barely made 100k a year. The maid only came over twice a week. truly horrific

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I honestly didn’t want to include the story because I didn’t want this video to get age restricted

[@planejane7093]

Oh yes chal is a guy that was meant for fighting being that he was able to survive in the combative area in Oregon that he grew up , I remember him talking about the abuse he survived from his abusive parents , he has shared the horrific experience he suffered by having to go to his room for an hour (he was let be out in 30;minutes) and there was some kid thàt he thought that maybe was calling him names , he just couldn't be sure,oh and an old girlfriend , of chals , didn't give him a gift on Valentine's day once ,you have to go through low points like this so you can have the hunger to fight.

[@BirdGang6]

I get a cold shiver down my spine anytime I think about the other 5 days the Sonnen family had to live without her.

[@JetHeartland]

Fs in the chat for Chael

[@Fear605]

That comment hit close to my heart. But I can't let you get close!

[@frederickdoyon]

The Josh Samman story gets me every time. He was the first Facebook live video I watched and he seemed like such a genuine and good guy. Drug addiction is the saddest thing ever.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

His journey just destroys me everytime I think about it man

[@frederickdoyon]

@@MixedMartialAcademic it's awful especially because he seemed like a good guy. I can also kind of relate because I have family members that are awesome people but deal with addiction. It's very hard to see people self-destruct and not being able to help.

[@FightYourCouch]

A real sad story indeed. It happened in my hometown during the rise of my growing love for MMA. Couldn't believe the badass dude I watched fight was gone just like that.

[@DanaWhiteUfc300]

Best way to not be an addict is to not do drugs

[@MasterFatness]

Honestly, him willfully texting his girlfriend while he knows she's driving on a highway... I'm not saying anybody deserved it, but that's about as dumb as it gets. It's infinitely safer to talk with a handheld phone than text. No text is ever that important.

[@ekayn1606]

Rest in peace, Evan Tanner. I had only watched his fights. I didn't know the struggles he went through in life. That's an incredibly heart-wrenching story. I'm sure he didn't want to die, but dying in nature is a beautiful way to pass on for those of us who feel a disconnect with society.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

His story is 100 tough to go through, but I agree, I think he went out doing what he loved

[@brianwilhelm3777]

​@@MixedMartialAcademicpretty sure theres heaps of things he'd rather be doin😬

[@DG-mi7yf]

@@brianwilhelm3777don’t think you get it friend. He didn’t seem that interested in trinkets and distractions of this world.

[@DG-mi7yf]

@@brianwilhelm3777don’t think you get it friend. He didn’t seem that interested in trinkets and distractions of this world.

[@charliemay2395]

Love you man 🫡❤️

[@rickandrews9302]

I met Evan Tanner about two weeks prior to his death. He was a big dude, and he was really nice to me and my friends.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I’ve heard he was nothing but a gentle soul

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Very cool , very rare

[@DaileyShorts]

​@MixedMartialAcademic tim Sylvia happens to be super laid back too. Back in either 2013 or 2014, he was doing a signing at a Dicks grand opening and MAYBE 15 ppl showed up. He stood there shooting the shit with me and my buddy Anson for EASILY an hour. Talked hunting, guns, military service/mma fighting, the Arlovski hit ("that sumbitch ROCKED me good, that barbarian motherfucker! Pit Bull is right for that cocksucker" he said, laughing)

[@RK-xr6tv]

I never knew about Josh Samman. As someone who battles his demons every day, this was so close to the bone. Classy work, mate. You're a wonderfully engaging storyteller. RIP Josh & Hailey 💔

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Stay in the fight brother, you got this man

[@RK-xr6tv]

@@MixedMartialAcademic one day at a time, my friend.

[@davidnelson2989]

Keep going brother, tomorrow is always a new day

[@TheElbowMerchant]

I understand your struggle all too well, my friend. I'm a former addict, 5 years clean and sober. Those demons are always in the background, along with the intrusive thoughts and guilt I feel over hurting everyone that deserved better. It doesn't necessarily get easier, but it does get more bearable, in time. Stay strong, brother. When you beat it for good, it'll be the greatest gift you can ever give yourself, and everyone you love.

[@DaileyShorts]

My guy, as a recovering addict myself, I feel for you. If you can get to Toledo Ohio, I can get you into detox/treatment. No bullshit and I don't want paid for it, I'm just grateful to have the standing, track record and right people on a first name basis. Feel free to reach out if/when you're ready, offers on the table when you reach that point. You matter. Add the right next chapter

[@zachariah9739]

Evan was a modern day warrior/philosoher. I trained w/ a few guys from Team Quest in the early 2000s, and the stories they had of him were always interesting. He was a guy who read everything he could find, studied every subject he stumbled across and really just wanted to find his purpose. He easily constantly searching for his “tribe”, but he was a good dude by every account I’ve ever heard. Chael once said that he wasn’t the most naturally talented guy, but he was always the hardest worker in the room. It’s a shame that he went in the way that he did, yet at the same time I can’t help but feel that it was kind of fitting. He went out doing his own thing, alone, searching for something he felt missing. Rest easy, Evan.

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Every death sux my dad's was a brutal horrible one so was my brothers n friends n mine but I was brought back cuz a guy seen the drunk driver run me over but I'm half paralyzed n 100lbs heavier n can't even take care of my daughter I was a 147 lb skateboarding am with a Renzo Gracie purple belt with golden gloves n yes I would take Evan death over this slow rotting death

[@rylanlittle261]

​@fallrivaPDnMagovRincompetent sorry to hear that brother, life is hard af

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

@@rylanlittle261 yup sure is

[@taiyoutamaki1872]

​@fallrivaPDnMagovRincompetent oh brother I hope you find a way to truly enjoy your life. I'm also rotting to death in a way and can feel the sharpness of your words. Do you at least like play video games or have hobbies to pursue that you're able enough to enjoy? I wish you well wherever you are.

[@DaileyShorts]

​@@AnglandAlamehnaSwedishI'm sorry you got dealt an absolute shit hand in life. Do me a favor... each day, no matter how small it may be, allow yourself a minute or two to simply just observe something beautiful, whatever that may be in your eyes. It eases the burden of depression ever so slightly. I can't say shit about the paralysis thing, as I'm fully able bodied so my mind just cannot fathom one day it just... not working. So, instead of being fake as fuuuuuuuck, just know, I respect the fuck outta you. You're stronger than you realize my boy. Find a passion. A healthy passion. You don't need to be able bodied to be an amazing skate photographer. Be around a sport you love, AND get to surely see some beautiful shit on those boards n trucks. Stay Gold brother. Don't let em break your soul. You're stronger than your lowest moments. Give yourself some grace and patience. See it thru. Your story is only just begun. Now... show me what you CAN do on 4 wheels, I challenge ya!

[@CollectorMan97]

As someone who's dealing with strong depression and love martial arts, these stories touched my rotting heart.

[@SHAAAaaaOLiiiiN]

Same. Same bro. Hope you do good and will be only better mate. ❤

[@lioncvet21]

Never rotting bro. Re growing and flourishing into something new and beautiful. Keep your head up. Always in the fight man.

[@p0rcs]

Keep fighting bro, one day things will be bright again trust me, in the darkest holes the brightest lights can shine and they will

[@indigohammer5732]

Aww ! Diddums

[@CollectorMan97]

@@indigohammer5732 i k ow ur miserable

[@SHAAAaaaOLiiiiN]

Josh's story made me literally tear apart. I know how it is to battle addiction and lose everything you love. Rest in peace Hailey, Josh.

[@ClassifiedDocz]

Man up

[@SHAAAaaaOLiiiiN]

@@ClassifiedDocz Get lost.

[@kiraqueen2558]

haha

[@SHAAAaaaOLiiiiN]

@@kiraqueen2558 People who actually laughs at Josh's story or my comment does not understand what it is to loose everything and at the same time battle most dangerous addiction ever.

[@ryanheidt102]

@@ClassifiedDoczsaying to someone to man up when you’re acting like a pathetic ah excuse for one is crazy. Focus on your own pathetic life kid, your comments is revolting

[@MrBackpacker90]

Can’t begin to imagine the pain Josh was going thru, may he rest in peace and be reunited with Hailey

[@Schlynn]

I have no idea how each video keeps getting better. The construction keeps getting better and better and the editing is on point each time.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Damn, thanks so much for your kind words! Thank you

[@aquabuddha]

Ugh the Josh Samman story is so damn tragic. He was so full of life on TUF, and you can clearly see a completely different person when doing the book interview. Heartbreaking stuff.

[@liamhansell]

Perfectly pitched as usual mate. Insightful, respectful & moving. The quality of your content is undeniable.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much mate! Means a lot

[@tpsam]

​@@MixedMartialAcademicI already knew both of these stories but the way you narrated everything wow It's gut wrenching very powerful stuff

[@GalactusOG]

RIP Josh Samman. This is one of the most tragic in all of MMA history. I felt so much joy when he won his fight after his GF passed. it made it hurt so much more when i heard the news about Josh. I though he was passed that worst part.

[@dahliacheung6020]

That kick he won that fight with was absolutely beautiful. This is gonna sound weird/terrible but I kind of worried his comeback fight was going to be the end. I won't lie a small part of me thought he'd take himself out right after it... And was thankful he didn't. I also thought that immediately before and during that fight/ when he seriously looked like he was was carrying Hailey's spirit with him, he looked so full of life. And then as soon as his interview after winning he just didn't and he looked like a ghost of himself. Even after he released the book I had this feeling he was waiting to die. I thought, well either something major is going to happen, even if it doesn't seem so major to onlookers, that's going to inject life back into this man or he's a gonner. Of course I was hoping it'd be the first; sadly it wasn't, so the OD and his passing wasn't surprising. Of course this was all just speculation and conjecture because I never knew the guy aside from what I saw of him on screen or read about him, etc. And even with how things ended I still find him so inspiring. Josh was one of those people that's gifted in so many ways and he had the passion and the intensity and the grit to engage in all his strengths and talents and share them with the world, even when going through unimaginable guilt and pain. I hope he was or has been able to find peace.

[@haggishighways]

Josh's story really spoke to me. Can completely understand the pain that man went through.

[@lovinit637]

Literally have tears in my eyes. Beautifully made video bro. Rip Evan. Rip Josh. 🙏

[@samanthaginnifer7374]

I really wasn't expecting to tear up when I clicked on this video!

[@seasonoffire1]

Wasnt expecting to cry tonight, but god damn. If Joshs story doesnt get you, I hope you can heal and find peace

[@HighFightIQ]

Just did a video on Josh Samman recently. Yesterday was the 7 year anniversary of his passing. Such a sad story. Everyone I’ve talked to that knew him said he was such a cool dude too. RIP

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I was really trying to get it out yesterday but yeah just missed it. Man that guy breaks my heart

[@HighFightIQ]

@@MixedMartialAcademic you did a fantastic job brother. you definitely did right by him and hailey. keep up the great work. one of my favorite channels of all time.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Appreciate you brother, you keep up the work to my man!

[@mikehuff9793]

He was an amazing person despite how he was painted on “TUF.” .Tallahassee misses him dearly. Josh was a staple in the local fight community and is spoken on with great respect and fondness in the 850❤

[@operaanimelover369]

My dearest brother, this is both intriguing and so heart-wrenching. It goes to show that behind the macho virility, lethal virulence, and unabashed display of sheer toughness in the octagonal cage are people who use their suffering and pain to constantly empower themselves and have the best fight against their opponents. However, it is not really against their opponents that they are trying to one-up with the strength of ten million men and the sharp focus of a condor, but it is really themselves that they are fighting against. Kimbo Slice declared it perfectly when the true enemy is the "inner me", and this is what mixed martial artists constantly had to endure both physically and mentally.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Beautiful comment, thanks for sharing my friend

[@Gg-wh3vi]

Mma and jogging clears my mind. A lot of pain I can turn around and embrace. Just can’t give that an option anymore. That’s the fight. Not turning around keep going. Some of us in the community go through a lot and they find true beauty in the sport. But I have learned the past couple years to jog and train is the best way to win. Clear the inner me. Not put it aside but to understand and accept it. Isolation is always the worst thing for someone who refuses to accept their reality. Then it becomes your best friend once you accept it and make the best of it

[@theayre2674]

Great video! Damn, Josh’s story weighed on my mind so heavy, hard not to put yourself in his shoes and be overwhelmed by the thought of his circumstances. Subscribed!!!

[@thepeanutgallery6100]

Rest in peace to all of these people Evan Tanner, Josh Samman, Hailey Bevis, Josh and Hailey's dog Juice, and Hailey's mother Susan Bevis and condolences to their families and friends. May they never be forgotten. 🙏❤️🙏

[@matthewmatthew3955]

Don't rip a dog. They don't have souls

[@thepeanutgallery6100]

@@matthewmatthew3955 Sure thing ass 🤡

[@OmnipotentSpud]

I dont like how its called the "fight game". Its just life. A bunch of flawed men, fighting, and surviving. These stories are dark, but I think most of us know that feeling well. Astounding work.

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

There's no perfect men.

[@logosfocus]

no man is good

[@wassicapone6623]

4:03

[@562XXXXX]

We are all flawed and anyone of us are capable of the highest highs and lowest lows. Take care of each other.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

“Time is like a river made up of the events which happen, and a violent stream; for as soon as a thing has been seen, it is carried away, and another comes in its place, and this will be carried away too.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Lovely and fitting quote

[@DaileyShorts]

Aurelius has so many incredibly profound quotes if you're just able to think deep enough

[@The_Reality_Filter]

@@DaileyShorts First off you need time to think. As crazy as that sounds most people don't have time to think at any level.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

@@MixedMartialAcademic mate, this is my third time watching this, top notch work.

[@AlfieVsLion]

Tyson Fury said “All we truly own , are moments in Time”

[@brianoconnor1519]

I already knew these stories as a long time MMA fan and fan of team Quest. Thanks for posting as it’s always nice to go back and remember the ones we’ve lost along the way. Also to let the newer fans learn their stories. Was a good watch, very nostalgic.

[@ougle8673]

An amazing video, detailing not just well known stories of ego filled superstars like Jon’s for example. But this video tells the story not heard by many but truly illustrate the unique animal that fighting is, it offered some of the only refuge these broken men could ever receive. This is a beautiful sport and a beautiful video.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks so much for the comment! The sport offers us more than just fights that’s for sure

[@RebelKitty338]

You have a way of telling some truly incredible stories. More than one's made me cry too, not least of which was this. Well done. May they rest in peace ❤

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you rebel, means a lot! Truly tough stories to put together, rip to both those men

[@King_JappyJoe]

This is going to be a Masterpiece

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Hope you enjoy it brother!

[@Sephiroth25TC]

I had no knowledge about Samman's history, seriously soul crushing has someone who also lost a SO with whom plans for life were made, brings a lot of familiar feelings. Great job with the video

[@g_rec_attempt6782]

Just Sammans story really broke my heart. I am currently reading his book and this guy had one hell of a strugglesome life. But he worked so heart to conquer it, regardless. So sad he passed.

[@CYMotorsport]

You did a great job with Evan’s story. Far too often I see it told solely from the empathetic perspective given how difficult it is to also be mindful of how avoidable some tragic deaths can be. The was a fair balancing of the two IMO. Ive read a lot of what he wrote at the time including that “into the wild” comment which was highly alarming. At first glance you’d think he’d know the lesson from that tale but even someone far from a voracious reader knows for all his faults, McCandless managed to survive in an equally harsh environment albeit polar opposite for over 100 days. Tanners supposed plan was to be in the desert no more than a few weeks. He couldn’t have thought he knew more about the desert than Chris did about the land even with the evidence showing how unprepared he was for Alaska. I wish he had read about McCandless instead of just a cynical comment off hand and out of pocket . He may still be around. Much like Chris, I suspect there was a lot more going on and he would have done his best to mask that so logical decision making isn’t the only culprit here. It’s a story atleast partly about his own struggles as much the danger of the wild. But imo it’s dissimilar from Chris as Evan I don’t think lost himself. I genuinely think he lost his way, in the literal sense. If you haven’t seen Bobby Razak’s reporting on this, check it out. I think there’s a write up free on the Athletic. Retracing his steps, Evan actually displayed some phenomenal strength if the investigation is to be believed after they retraced his gps while fighting for his life battling dehydration. It’s presumed he made a navigation error that led him down a deadly chase back to camp - something he was miraculously close to accomplishing. Anyways, cheers as always for telling the difficult stories. It’s not easy despite you seemingly making it appear so.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Took me a whole ass work day to finally find the time to watch this video, but I can't think of anything I'd rather be doing to unwind than watching the Academic work his magic. Great video, as expected! Not an uplifting watch, but deeply impactful and entertaining despite the dark subject matter, just as the title promised.

[@Madseason6x9]

Josh was a talented guy. Ferocious fighter. That jump round kick was insane. To play guitar and sing is incredibly difficult. Not all musicians can so for him to do it pretty well says alot. Nice touch with him singing California dreamin at the end.

[@geoffdoucette8235]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time, dude. The Samman story had me crying at work. Easily the saddest MMA story I've heard and told beautifully and with respect. Excellent work.

[@hhtptai]

Rest in peace, Josh. You are no longer in pain and you are with Hailey for eternity. 🕊️

[@StevenMuayGrande]

Josh Samman is an absolute badass. I never knew about him until now. Truely powerful stuff.

[@DylanN54]

Man this channel is destined to be successful, you have great quality,effort, and thought put into these and always keep it classy and respectful. Great video

[@naligsEkr]

Excellent video! You really made both these great men real + their struggles in both their lives in a way that most of us can, each in our own way, identify with. How I wish both their lives had changed somehow for the better + that they both were still with us. Once again a great docu -vid!!!

[@DrLemonLime]

Two absolutely tragic stories told absolutely masterfully. Incredible video sir, thank you!

[@AJ_______]

Jesus Christ man the Samman story utterly broke me. Rest in peace.

[@hensen5309]

Just got of a 4.5 year relationship, didn’t think it was going to happen the way it did. Been really down the past month, lost my job my house I was in my car. This really gave me a different perspective. Thank you

[@CoolWhip259]

Keep your head up mate

[@kyliesmith7903]

I've never heard about Josh, but the whole entire had me in tears throughout the whole story.

[@ericharper6454]

Well done man, you are a very vivid story teller. Makes the listener feel his pain. Keep it up.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Appreciate you mate thanks 🙏

[@jonmichael02302]

Rare to witness such a love like the one they shared. Man, this tore my heart out. RIP to both Josh & Hailey. Together again for eternity. Rip Evan!

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

I wonder if Tanner ran out of alcohol and suffered DT’s and dehydration from the withdrawals. The worst possible thing you can do in the desert, or on the river, is drink anything with sugar or caffeine, or try to kick a drug or alcohol problem.

[@kronex9428]

Absolutely beautiful video, Josh sammon always gets me teared up your story telling made me steady looking at my phone impatiently trying to skip ads

[@JonnyGoodwood]

You really are an excellent storyteller. I hope your channel blows up like it deserves.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I appreciate that! Happy with what I have tho, you guys are all awesome

[@michaelhernandez7978]

This is the best MMA channel on KZbin, seriously. MixedMollyWhoppery and you guys rule MMA KZbin. I love how you diversify the content too

[@mstripling86]

great job on this video, you did such an amazing job of capturing the essence of what these 2 guys were like outside the cage. such sad stories but beautiful the way you told them.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Damn, thanks so much for the kind words!

[@dennyrose3689]

What a beautiful documentary, mad props for you to make this. So much heart and soul was put into this, almost felt like a netflix special, mad respects dude, great job. Definitely subscribed!!

[@wayfaringstranger8430]

That Evan Tanner story is crazy, it's unreal that someone so talented died that way. 💯

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Yeah man his story is so tragic

[@Silentbet1of]

If anyone tells my life’s story I want it to be this man ! He is one of the best story teller he finds all the deepest part of the human. The pain the lost the struggle and shows how that person made them selfs! Wow 🤩

[@lionelrivera_MMA]

Academic, you sick, twisted man. This is great.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Love you Lionel

[@lionelrivera_MMA]

@@MixedMartialAcademicthat's....that's nice

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Say it back

[@TheElbowMerchant]

​@@lionelrivera_MMASay it back, Lionel! No judgment, just two awesome KZbinrs telling each other how they feel. Bromance is a beautiful thing.

[@mikeross4337]

Ive always heard about josh samman but glad I actually got to see this. Ive been to alot of combat nights in fl after his passing. A lot of people from my gym would fight on them as amateur and pro fights. Mitch Chamale was co founder with josh for combat night and also started a Josh Samman MMA foundation that helps kids and fighters pay for gear and gym time and more.

[@TXBrutality]

Great video. I never knew about Josh Samman story and you did a great job describing it.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Glad you got something out of it man, tough story to put together!

[@unklegaz8392]

Geez...this video is no joke rough. Great stories but a rough one to get through.

[@out_of_orbit1968]

I love Nexpo and MMA and so this is an amazing surprise.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Made just for you brother

[@whatiswrongwithyou5583]

Very well done mate, lovely production - glad I listened to Josh quoting BIG lyrics at the end - as an addict/ alcoholic both these stories have hit hard

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks for listening, Josh Samman is just a wonderful soul, shame man… a real shame

[@MaikElKnight]

What a talented guy Josh was, weird how sometimes the ones with amazing natural gifts have to battle such demons. Anyway, banger of a vid!

[@doasyoulikefawkes7127]

Great vlog of 2 very poignant stories. So sad I ended up in tears.😢.RIP to all.❤

[@KingHayabusa384]

"I killed the thing I loved the most." Not gonna lie, that brought me to tears. I can't imagine the pain he must have been in.

[@g_rec_attempt6782]

Your videos are without exception incredible man. You really hit the lives and stories of these fighters and the wild wild world of MMA on the button. Fantastic work. You can be really proud of the work you do.

[@kevin-kc8mm]

100k is just not enough, the effort, thought, respect in these documentaries are second to none, beautiful representation of both fighters lives yet enough to show the tragedy, incredible work man should be proud of yourself

[@hardcorecynic961]

Evan is literally an OG that most young fans of the sport don't know much about, really intense guy, both mentally and physically. And Josh, what can you say? A geniune talent in many ways, but when it seems as if two people have truly found their soulmates and one unexpectedly passes, I can't blame them whatever their choice. We only get one shot at this life and that would truly be game changing for most I think. Anyways, sorry to all their families for their losses. I do believe you did right by them in this video though so "good on ya" for that, and btw, Really great job with the video too man.

[@goatcheese4740]

I've only just heard of these 2 fighters through this video and I feel the need to pay my respects to the both of them. Evan Tanner had gotten so far by himself, it really is impressive. He seems to be a very thoughtful and considerate guy and as a fighter he was ruthless. He's like a modern day Ronin. Unfortunately, no man can do everything by himself. And if you managed to get that far in life like Evan did on your own, then I wouldn't blame you if you didn't believe that. Life was truly vicious to Josh Sammam. Losing your girlfriend, your mother figure and your dog in quick succession like that would definitely break any man. Props for him to be able to pick himself up again, even if for a brief time, so that he could honour Hailey's memory. That warrants so much respect from me. I hope these two warriors find the peace in death that they were searching for in life. Thank you Mixed Martial Academic for bringing these two to my attention. I've been watching your videos for some time now and the quality of each never ceases to amaze me. You've earned this sub.

[@2Kukkonen]

24:18

[@despicablememe4140]

I was holding it together pretty well until California dreamin. Such a sad story. As someone who has struggled with heroin and also lost someone very close to me, this hits so hard.

[@Kestrel66]

Nexpo is amazing and this was put together well, definitely resembled his editing style. The ambient background music was a nice touch.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Much appreciated!

[@jasonzehnder6510]

Very well put together documentary. Sad stories, both of them. Life is so fleeting and easy to take for granted. May God have Mercy on all of our confused souls ❤

[@The_Reality_Filter]

This one gets very very emotional...be prepared!

[@YoungD0894]

This little documentary is a truly masterpiece, watch everything without any pause, you are talent brother 🙌

[@Pizzaroll1991]

Kinda weird to have conor mcgregor in the thumbnail

[@zacharykelly7434]

Yeah his story is more of a comedy

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾 Prayers out for those trying to recover from the passing of their loved ones 🕊️

[@RitaResilient511]

Beautiful work ❤ this was great

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much!

[@DisasterthonTrueHorror]

This video was so well put together, keep it up man

[@salvadorpalma8173]

Evan Tanner is truly a fucked up and sad story.

[@salvadorpalma8173]

I'm happy that you respected both Evan's memory, and the truth. Not that I was expecting anything different, but well done.

[@tragicmontana202]

Everytime I’m a a low point in life I run into videos like these, and I just thank god and say to my self, everything is alright

[@descendent88]

Great video, but why is Conor in the thumbnail?

[@Pizzaroll1991]

Clearly for click bait purposes. Or he thinks conor is gonna have a tragic end as well?

[@patrickbenjamin4]

Never seen your channel before but as soon as I heard what you named the first story (the last pilgrimage of Evan tanner), I knew this was bout to be 🔥

[@First74]

How is connor in the thumbnail ? I honestly was expecting him to come out in the video because of that sigh

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

You watched the video though, and i hope you enjoyed it!

[@mikebb1000]

A very very well done, well thought out, and very respectful video. Thank you, your work stands alone. I knew both of these stories but a lot of the details I was unaware of and this was done perfectly.👍

[@randallsavage13]

Damn I feel for Josh 😢

[@joshuawhinery208]

Dang dude... best MMA docs in the game right now; amazing subject choices, composition, direction and just overall great, great stuff

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks so much my friend! That means a lot my man!

[@blueeyeddevil1]

31:33 Amidst the tragedies so thoroughly documented in this excellent video, can we just take a minute to appreciate the fact that the beautiful Octagon girl Brittney Palmer is STILL working in the same capacity for the UFC, nearly 10 years since this footage was shot? Amazing how little she has aged during that time. That said, RIP Evan and Josh.

[@Ishbikes]

Not hard to conceive. Let’s say she was 18, then she’s in her late 20’s now. So yea..

[@blueeyeddevil1]

@@Ishbikes Let's say? She's 36 now. There's this thing called an online search. Check it out sometime. There is typically a huge and very visible difference between a 26-year old girl and a women pushing 40. If you haven't noticed that, perhaps you need to pay attention more.

[@SelfMadeCulture]

You are a great storyteller. Please keep giving us these wonderful stories! Ty

[@joserivas1517]

The Josh Samman story is truly something to behold. What a saddening and yet beautiful story of love, loss and redemption. RIP Josh 👊🏼

[@JoesphHogan]

Great video bro but why’d you make that clickbate ass thumbnail with Conor in the back looking like a demon 😂

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Bro this is so well done! 👍 Great job 🌟

[@TroyRobert]

Reporting for duty

[@Last_Chance.]

As you should

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

And rightly so

[@TroyRobert]

@@Last_Chance. always

[@dippykumar]

The most respectful recount I've seen given to these tragic experiences. An amazing video

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

When the hell is this airing?

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

20 mins

[@GrifterTheBoyIdiot]

@@MixedMartialAcademic thanks

[@happentodie8776]

Good channel particularly the Evan Tanner story ..i was a fan of his back when the UFC got going ...it was a great insight in to his life rather than a plain story of an accident in the desert ...

[@Kallisto.0]

Why is Conor McGregor the center of the thumbnail? Attempt at clickbait?

[@1neOfN0ne]

Gotta do what you gotta do to get people to watch. Does it really actually bother you? Dude put in a lot of work with this video

[@surfghost9121]

Great stories and great job telling them.

[@RoshDroz]

Just stopping by to say the thumbnail is absolutely in bad taste, please don't paint the dead as creepy pasta characters for clickbait. Ite, thanks

[@markmcguffin873]

Beautiful. You're a vessal for Josh's memory today brother. Well done 👏

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you kindly, it’s was an honour to tell his story!

[@BlockyRaptor]

Terrible video doesn't even bring up the horrors chael sonnen had to live through in his early life

[@upsidedahead]

😂

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Holy shit 😂😂😂

[@jean4244]

Your work is art. Truly beautiful things you are creating sir

[@servantofChrist3]

Jesus loves you all! Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

[@CNYKnifeNut]

Pff. Jesus didn't even have the courtesy to give me a reach around and you're trying to tell me he love me. Such BS.

[@stayprone5748]

👍

[@FightXScience-wh6kx]

Dude, give it a break. Keep your religious nonsense to yourself if you don't want it mercilessly criticized by the reasonable.

[@carlmcgrath484]

@@FightXScience-wh6kx projecting your fear that he’s right and you know it deep down

[@FightXScience-wh6kx]

@@carlmcgrath484 Let me know when you have the intellectual courage to substantiate that he is right. Go ahead son.

[@loganstabb2278]

i love this nexpo style video. great work handling such a dark topic. rest in peace to all who have sacrificed their lives for something they love and the ones who couldn't take the pain anymore. i pray their families can find healing. much love ya'll.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks for watching guys, means a lot! Help Support the Channel by Joining Patreon for early access and other rewards: www.patreon.com/MMAacademic Or Grab Some Merch: www.mixedmartialacademic.shop

[@GalactusOG]

Some merch for me Hell Yeah.

[@GalactusOG]

I need to get a PO Box though. I don't want you showing up drunk at my door quoting War Machine.

[@paulsneddon1234]

You need a proof watcher. I’ve noticed a lot of small mistakes in the subtitles and you call Samman “Tanner” @28:31. I’d love to help and am not just being a troll xx

[@GalactusOG]

@@paulsneddon1234 Nah, Just leave it. Cheers! 🍻

[@stephenstuckey]

​@@paulsneddon1234i agree, even in the comment thread he spelled watching as watchinf. Just sayin, if you're going to post, grammar and spelling are key. Hard to take shit seriously if someone doesn't care enough to correct themselves.

[@kensley94]

What a beautiful bitter sweet story😔 This is the best video ive seen related to mma especially the end it broke me😔 Several things are very relatable

[@unLuckyFetus]

been watching a bunch of your videos and I don't even follow UFC. You're a great story telling dude and one hell of a writer. awesome content , subbed