'How Did You Get Into Fighting?' | UFC 279

Fan favorites featured on the UFC 279 fight card this Saturday shared their own unique paths to Octagon superstardom.
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[@gtg2466]

When Nate said “………………” I really felt that

[@titanprometheus2871]

😂😂

[@haimcohen6651]

🤣🤣🤣

[@furiouslx5303]

He reminds me of Boomhauer for King of The Hill.

[@helicopterhead7169]

Only using left EarPod too lol

[@damianagustin1090]

😂😂😂😂

[@pascalscherr5206]

"It all started ... from the beginning." - Nate Diaz

[@AllHailNumo]

Im awake now cuz of this quote

[@מתןרוכמן-ג6ק]

fighting my life fighting louize

[@thecedar8916]

Tito-level quote right here 💀

[@zealous919]

Lol he means fighting started from the beginning of his life

[@ThreeBZ]

Nate is so well spoken always blows my mind with his articulation

[@dongatello6969]

He should speak at schools across the country

[@user-ou4jg5hn9v]

He will be quoted in philosophy classes in college in the next 100 years mark my words

[@MichealJacksonLegend]

fact he will be rememberd..

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Lmao. I thought something was wrong with my phone.

[@gucciassboi6967]

So funny

[@dreadveil]

Sure, we got subtitles for Khamzat, but we really needed them for Nate.

[@wrldonmusic]

🤣

[@AndresFnt]

This was a re-upload. I got to see the original and Nate's audio was fine. The reupload is worse funnily enough

[@officialkevinle]

@@AndresFnt where’s the original

[@yourface3154]

Probably on the internet....

[@Gumbocinno]

Nate VS Khamzat VS Paddy in a championship conversation bout. Whoever the fuck you can understand the best wins.

[@FizzSix]

There's just no words to describe Nate's story.

[@JakeGittes84]

He just did

[@deviljho4260]

Not even any sounds to describe it because it just took my breath away

[@karlamathes5052]

This is why I love the UFC! Just great stories from these guys. They all worked so hard and made a difference in their lives.

[@rohailshaikh4135]

Hell fucking yeah!!!!!

[@lekdennamgyal1485]

Pay per views....dana dancing with mojahed music.

[@tysonrinker5958]

Yeah they are very lucky they have fooled the world into thinking this is a sport

[@FaxOnWax]

@@tysonrinker5958 how is it not

[@dexterrr9163]

90% didnt make it here

[@brenton9492]

Tony’s story was by far the best

[@alexandersarah245]

He's a natural born story teller.

[@dylankershaw3988]

Who else is wondering why the fuck this card wasn't made like this. I'm so happy. Diaz vs Ferguson is a dream come true

[@shaungray6465]

Fuck yeah bro its fucking sick

[@joelmorrison1128]

It's all a lot better but I'm a fan of the Leech and I I'm not sure this is a better fight considering Daniel is like 180 lbs. I'm kinda stoked though for this new card I'm just worried about the Leech but I'm usually wrong.

[@bushisback112]

Its happening years too late. I'm not nearly as excited as I should be.. wanted to see Nate stockholm slap chimaev, would have been best send off for his career

[@bushisback112]

@@joelmorrison1128 facts. Nobody cares about the leech getting done dirty. He was bout to have the best finish of his career against Ferguson now he'll probably take an L against a bigger dude he didn't get to prepare for

[@aurochsxx5932]

Only thing is Tony was thinking its a 3rnder

[@oceandrop7666]

Can we get the non ADHD version? Why does so much media use this kind of story telling technique? It's so annoying. Just let a person finish their story, stop switching away after 5 seconds.

[@JimMacintosh]

Couldn’t agree more. Just be real, no fake Hollywood BS

[@elsteezus]

Yeah it's wack

[@LTD9392]

Lack of attention is a modern social plague.

[@bobr9207]

Right, feels like a dang ticktock video. Should have let each fighter finish their story then move to the next.

[@quatschtutenwurger7741]

Exactly, it was so hard to keep up with all the stories at once and when you get into one in switches to the next one… just stupid

[@Vempss]

Honestly this card just got 10X better! These are the fight we wanted.

[@chickeninatub6404]

I got really excited when I saw the fight card shake up. these are all great fights and if it was scheduled like this from the start It would've probably been a massive PPV.

[@lyando6363]

@@chickeninatub6404 it was all marketing:)

[@nodirbekvositov]

and missing weight was just a plan by Dana

[@lekdennamgyal1485]

@@lyando6363 Was it all staged for chimaev to stop cutting weight a few hours before the weigh ins & then weighing in very heavy & then finally dana shuffling all the 3 fights. 🤔😉 all said n done these are the fights we as fans wanted..🙏

[@DeadPool-op1cm]

After hearing story of Nate."...….…........." I felt that, And my respect just went 📈📈📈..

[@Mitch_Meister]

That Tony Ferguson bit at the end gave me the chills. The gesture of giving someone a brand new pair of gloves, is giving that person a sense of pride and self worth/self 🫡 ✊ respect. “It’s the coolest thing that anybody could have ever done to get me into fighting” Whoever did that gave another human a sense of purpose. That sums up the whole fight game for me. Hope this UFC 279 ends up being unreal! And one for the ages. The show of mutual respect between Nate and Tony at the weigh in takes me back to the golden era of Pride. Where everyone was all bite and no bark. We all know it’s gonna be a blood bath or a K.O. We’re getting sick of many fights being all bullshit bark and no bite, with many fighters holding back and relying on strategy this and strategy that. You are there to fuckin fight, so fight. Careful there UFC, perhaps 🤔 start deducting on the scorecards via ref warnings for not engaging. This card is gonna be 🔥 💣.

[@shredz7097]

well said

[@youngthugger3309]

100% makes you really how a nice gesture can have a long term impact on someone

[@user-yy5yw9nw9e]

U know that to fight (not brawl) there needs to be "strategy this strategy that" right?

[@Thomasdarya]

Rodriguez’s story is incredible Tony story had so much depth and soul Nate story just reminds us how much of a dog he is Hamzet needed fighting to have a better life

[@musemellow]

Sadly fighting doesn't make Cumshat a better person/life, he's an embarrassment to the sport.

[@galor8765]

A mute dog

[@kairau1519]

Such a beautiful answer from Nate Diaz 🤣🤣

[@brandons5479]

I really enjoy watching D Rod fight. I see a big future in the UFC for him. It’s nice to see him not care about the fights being changed and still with 1 day notice going to fight a beast.

[@jarmangill5911]

Tony and Nate The Real definition of Ultimate Fighters . 💯 💯

[@antoniomendez1316]

Daniel’s a killer. I relate cause I can see how he’s channeling his past, hate and turning into pure love for a sport and lifestyle

[@ticol1602]

Still got fked up by Li while being heavier

[@alexB-jc8cf]

Li Jingliang is a real man who accepted the most unfair arrangement of UFC and accepted an opponent who is 10 pounds heavier than himself. worth to respect

[@misterzee5736]

BOT

[@JibbyHomsck]

Yeah he showed some real sportsmanship in that Jake Matthews fight 😑

[@JJandoONER]

CCP bots shilling about sports too now 😂 I like the Leech tho

[@wut0.o]

Chris Barnett seems to be the coolest guy ever it would be so awesome to be his friend 😀

[@shadowsmirk]

Years ago, Khamzat was at a buffet when some lady cut in front of him and he just snapped. He's been a fighter ever since. True story.

[@makhulu5013]

He loved a women in sweland ?

[@dka621]

and i was the 43th u.s.a president

[@Ryandeanchickenpeen]

@@dka621Nice to meet you George

[@fishfrogs8231]

@@dka621”43th” “forty-threeth” 💀

[@MeMeA1]

the production and music gave me chills whoever edited it i salute you

[@alexdiaz1851]

Crazy how they all went from nothing to something That’s The Definition of athlete and sports for me. What motivates every kid to be something

[@smexdmx6680]

This not the fight card we wanted....this is the card we needed !!! I won't be mad if Nate wins or Tony wins ! No losers for that fight ! Chimaev becoming the Villain we didn't know we wanted ? And most people gonna Root for Kevin "The Big Mouth" Holland !!! What a world we live in man, Dana didn't see this day coming for sure ! And the Real MVP Mr Leech Li-Jangliang ! Thank you Sir for saving the card and taking a harder fight and a lesser spot on the card, can this fight be a tie ? Please, i personally Like D-Rod, he's that real fighter type ! Man i'm so happy for this, yesterday night was not as hyped as now for this card...and everything makes sense with the world !

[@Scheboygan8767]

No this is the fight card we wanted too

[@kylereynolds2597]

I mean li jang didn’t get a lesser part on the card hez still co main event khazmat gave himself lesser spot on the card

[@SteveFox369]

Dana orchestrated all of this for sure

[@HardTruthsReviews]

Insane. Khamzat as the villain is perfect too. This should've been the card originally.

[@knockoutjosie]

Speak for yourself casual

[@lamuerte6790]

3:37 ”Started training with Nick, and then it was game over.” What a duo, legends.

[@angelfalcon4016]

All is right with the world now that this card has been reshuffled-many of us felt ill at ease with the initial matchups-now it all flows…

[@Rohzez]

I love that they just didn't correct Nate's audio at all and just left it in dead silent🤣

[@Corinthians--xx7br]

Probably one of the most inspirational UFC cards ever .

[@ivodvo]

Good storyline. I think the UFC planned this somewhere in the lead up. Wouldn't be surprised if they signed NDA's on how everything went down.

[@DJ-hb6qu]

I agree

[@Jjjjjjj750]

I doubt it. Nate wouldn’t sign a NDA on trying to sell this shit. He just wants out of the UFC.

[@Iaintsayinnothin..]

exactly

[@ivodvo]

@@Jjjjjjj750 unless he gets paid handsomely for it haha

[@Jjjjjjj750]

@@ivodvo nah, he doesn’t give a fuck. He just wants out of UFC. They haven’t helped him and Nick our for 15 years+. Why would he help them out? He’s now just promoting himself and Real Fight Inc.

[@5ive-5tar]

Where’s embedded episode 5 yo ???

[@westernpigeon]

they are selling it alongside the PPV. $80

[@5ive-5tar]

@@westernpigeon they’re selling embedded episodes? wtf r u talking about

[@kingrj7006]

Even editor couldn't figure out what nate was saying. 😂

[@M.BSaeed]

This is really cool to hear! UFC and overall MMA is a plethora of all kinds of fighters with different backgrounds & origins 💯 Bring these videos more frequently!!

[@WillSlags]

Tony's such a great storyteller

[@jjhfcf_metal6259]

Why wasn't Li Jingliang featured in this conversation???? Discrimination all the time!!

[@robertnewton5343]

i know.......

[@factualopinion9370]

“I smash the boys” - Khamzat Chimaev, 2022

[@sammysantoro9107]

What I love about MMA is the fact that you can really get in at any age and become successful. I mean probably not if you’re 45 but, so many sports you either start when you’re real young and have connections, or you ain’t gonna make nothing of it.

[@EricFishBalls]

Nate story touched and motivate me so much.

[@McDoobles]

Moral of the story, walk into a gym with respect and see what you got.

[@asan7708]

"it all started in the beginning" Nate so wise man.

[@MMALEPA2]

Come on 🤣

[@markellcain3417]

“Well this guy was talking crazy backstage so I decided to fight him… Y’know the press conference can wait”

[@lerp5555]

Nice lol

[@thememaster7]

Everyone: Explains how they started fighting Diaz: "I fought the nurse when she delivered me."

[@Js-ds5ri]

Man since Nate's all wrapped up in the UFC, hearing him say "fighting has always been in my life... problems at home, problems at school" man I feel bad for him especially hearing how he talks now. We watched this man grow up on PPV right in front of us, only thing he ever knew. Hope he handles life after this well cuz hes a good guy at heart. Same thoughts for D-rod and Kevin Holland too. Hearing that LA juvenile detention to LA County Jail/Prison pipeline breaks my heart, Im from LA too and its sad how life in these places can take a young man or even a little kid and turn his life upside down or in the best case scenario like these guys turn him into a guy whos got nothing else but the cage and to make money with his blood. :(((( at least theyre making $$$ but what is it worth if you end up like Nate in the end.

[@kris6619]

Dude khamzat always makes me laugh " i went to mma gym sparring and smashed the boys" 🤣🤣🤣

[@alexdavy3762]

nah bro im here dying for at least 10 minutes... *sigh* "and i shmesh da bois"

[@robgarth8590]

It gets old after a while. He tries way too hard

[@Ebap-dy9zp]

Whoever’s idea this was needs a raise!!! Shelby, Dana ya hearddddd 👂

[@scottlondon8382]

Tony is the type of guy to handle business with his ears

[@MikeyBizzle4Shizzle]

Tony meant exactly what he said

[@razorwalking8104]

Khamzat “ I smash the boys” Chimaev

[@MetalistCore24]

😂😂

[@ramonveltmeijer9961]

It'a crazy that D Rod really started with MMA at 25 years old and now fights at a UFC PPV

[@lukaskuipers7791]

Same with gane

[@BillyBobThorton777]

DC started at 30. and here i was thinking i'll never be halfway decent cuz i just started at 22😂

[@lukaskuipers7791]

@@BillyBobThorton777 dc was wrestling for a long ass time already bro don't kid yourself

[@BillyBobThorton777]

@@lukaskuipers7791

[@lukaskuipers7791]

@@BillyBobThorton777 .

[@dkrappenschitz9513]

"It all started from the beginning" Nate 'Luke Rockhold' Diaz

[@DrCockNBalls]

I really like DRod. I was a fan of his fights allready but he seems like a pretty genuine person. Good luck tomorrow.

[@ChuckwaldMartin]

i hope he's saving some money though, cause he's got 6 kids and lives in Cali and already 35 years old

[@lekdennamgyal1485]

@@ChuckwaldMartin respect 🙏

[@SG-dw8jh]

We need CC when Nate speaks too!

[@Sher245]

0:46 Security guard gets eye poked lmao

[@Beelocuente]

Dude, Nate`s reasons for fighting we're astonishing

[@meterpaffei5810]

Chimaev is such a nice guy full of life and joy!

[@rememberdifference3720]

Tony's stories always have that "Hey Kid" in them...

[@RealNewsMMA]

Love this question. I once asked a friend this and got an answer worth listening to, and these are no different. Some day I hope to tell my own story.

[@RealNewsMMA]

Elementary school? Bullied. Middle schoo? Bullied. Taken from behind at the recess table by the neck and dragged outta my seat. High school? Eating disorder, hit from behind multiple times whether it was “safe grad” with one of those giant mallets you use to hit each other off balance beams, or getting hit from behind when we were in the middle of a break from playing tag football at lunch. College? Worked at a bar and got dragged off the steps and turned into a pretzel. Had no clue what happened. Shortly after lost my only relationship, old “friends”, self worth and confidence and moved home with my parents, March 2016 That weekend was McGregor vs Diaz. Haven’t looked back since. Though there’s no gyms in my town so I’ve slowly bought my own equipment and trained myself.

[@goldace2306]

Nate took his weird accent to another level 😂

[@josuemanuelparejacontreras6004]

Nate mastered the ability of talking without saying anything

[@Acc._.]

diaz “…. ….. .. …. …. .. …. … . …. .”

[@TheSystemofadownvevo]

Pressing the left key on the keyboard is kind of funny lol.

[@lilrice7865]

nate diaz man so motivational man 😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 edit: i wannna be like him one day😭😭😭😭😭

[@joebidenshearingaid1618]

UFC slowly turning into WWE , who knows what’s real ?

[@AbelR91]

It all started from the beginning - Nate Diaz 2022

[@UFCFIFA]

Nate must've flagged the original video btw Curtis said someone recognized his fighting skills by his dance moves 😂

[@blessedwiddit]

I'm 25 & start training on Monday, been street fighting in CA since I was 10.

[@skyrider4789]

The idea for this video was great! Simple, but interesting. Well done UFC!

[@kingsmokes733]

This really had me thinking my speaker Phone was fucking up.

[@hokun_7231]

"__________________________________" truly inspirational

[@Floridian_Kole]

Nate has wise words. The wisdom was overwhelming 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@jstbishop1691]

Stop tryna slight Nate how do you put out a whole video with only his clips muted

[@TewodrosBaye1]

Why are they muting Nate Diaz? The disrespect is unreal.

[@Its-Eywa]

Excited to finally see Holland get the Askren treatment, this is event just got better 🔥

[@jx6040]

Nate Diaz got his life saved

[@TheDiamondHan]

Yoo nate Diaz story was inspiring Particularly when he said: ......................... Wow man

[@RagingWB]

Tony is such a likable guy. truly a Legend, along with Nick and Nate.

[@TomasArepo]

UFC EMPLOYEE DO MORE OF THIS💯❤️

[@st.thomasaquinas19]

damn that cali accent is crazy idk wtf nate is saying 😭

[@alexanderdominguez666]

So humbling to hear each of these fighters beggings man, I love this sport so much man keep these types of vids comming ufc love the insight on all these great fighters !

[@gunnarholbrook7128]

Genius idea to interview Nate with no mic

[@phei7410]

The Nate Diaz speek was very emotional, Sad and Motivation...Know i can understand his whole Personality

[@fareedom]

I loved this so much. Please keep this going

[@andohish27]

"As far back as I can remember"....Totally thought Nate was gonna quote Goodfellas there at first

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

Why isn't anyone mentioning that Nate Diaz is muted in this video???

[@davidrob_]

Nate talking facts in this video, for real

[@JonOroMusic]

Dana throwing shade at Nate through his editors. Lol

[@silentminority2074]

Khamzat emotional speech brought tears in my eyes

[@fakejoseph6685]

Nate jus swinging the mic🤣

[@cloudybreh9779]

IVE ALWAYS WAITED FOR THIS. especially knowing the importance of sequences like these.

[@believeachieve2847]

love the spooky/motivating music...represents their roots...some of which were very rough and tough starts, so spooky music is fitting. Fighting may have saved some of these guys' lives, so very fitting. Spooky and cool music for how these beasts grew into beasts!

[@VAKAyt]

Great video

[@potlife777]

They prob had to mute Nate 😂😂😂😂

[@TyrannosarusRexX]

The big ass subtitles of Chimaev lmfao

[@IlyasKhalfallah]

Everyone is befitted on what he is

[@tirandoabandagem]

Nate's always with deep thoughts!

[@hallaatwolfyinc.1849]

Did some dancing and bartending here and there. Nate: SINCE BIRTH.

[@InappropriateShorts]

i didnt hear a bit of what nate said. his parts were silent

[@jacobbelville1283]

I didn’t want to know how Diaz got into fighting either

[@unknownartist0101]

i think it's a first the ufc did a video like this? amazing stuff

[@rememberdifference3720]

D Rod lowkey has that Brian Ortega touch.

[@Gitara2019]

cool stories, should make that an entire segment, inspirational

[@lazarus7657]

Such a fun fight card, I’ll remember this for awhile

[@elyt777]

Khamzat is everything UFC needs since Conor. In case you still don't get it, the whole thing is staged. From a weak event, "one-sided beating" by Khamzat, to a trending event, where every fight is competitive. Mma fans disappoint lol

[@j80282]

He's a weasel. Scared of nate

[@fazeext9777]

@@j80282 Nate with his 21-13 record? Nate, the guy who said himself that he doesn't want to fight khamzat? Delusional!

[@elyt777]

@@j80282 Fake gangsta Nate refused to fight 178 lb Khamzat, but Li agreed to fight 180 Drod. Just saying lol

[@rozburg]

@@j80282 Do you actually believe urself? Nate has lost 13 times bro. Nate is the least intimidating fight in the UFC

[@DJ-hb6qu]

Yeah chaos is good for promoting a fight