TUF CHAMPIONS | Fighters of the Roundtable Series Premiere!
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2022
- In the series premiere of FIGHTERS OF THE ROUNDTABLE, former TUF winners Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, Matt Serra and Julianna Peña sit down to discuss their experiences on the reality competition series, which lead them to become UFC Champions, and their full-circle journey back to The Ultimate Fighter as coaches.
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#UFC - Sport
We need more of this. The UFC needs to realize that there are plenty of us who actually care about the fighters and not just the fights.
🤣🤣you're a joke
Agree Brother
They provide their fighters with more tools to succeed than any other MMA promotion. The PI and all it offers, chances to be involved in broadcasts in many ways, CZcams and other social media efforts like this (stuff all over Fight Pass), shows like Embedded that give us insight into the fighters’ personalities, and a promotional machine that propels the fighters forward even after they’ve left the UFC.
@@m_wizzle found Dana's burner
@@m_wizzle far from great
This is truly special. Every warrior on that table was a contestant, a coach, and a UFC champion. The grit and determination is inspirational… I hope to see more in the future!
I'm waiting for Rush to serve dessert, so they get get the full experience
I hope the Bad Guy comes out in a chefs hat, hopped up on Ambien, and knocks them out. Chael wins.
Serra got dummied in the rematch.
Mike's fade is on point 👉
100%
Bisping went from being a massive heel to one of the most beloved fighters in the sport. He did us Brits proud 🇬🇧 well done lad 👏
Yeah I hated him on season 3 because he would constantly fk with matt hamill, then they gave him the decision over hamill when he clearly lost, then the way he acted towards jorge after he beat him, but he made up for all that, tough guy.
@SlimPug to be fair Jorge talked a lot of shit about his family which was out of line. But yeah to spit at them wasn't nice either.
You proud of him leaving the UK to go live in the US? He's a traitor to his people and im not even british
He did that about 5 times. And that was just TUF 3. One of a kind character.
he immediately apologised tho
@@ziahamm1603
Rashads transformation is so dope. This man went from cocky young fighter to enlightened middle aged man, and its beautiful to see. I want so much more of this. I love hearing fighters talk about what it was like, what it is like, and what it might be like.
Agreed i hated him like i did Bisbing note that i am also older I like them both and am now a current fan of all fighters. Some i like more than others but i don’t dislike any
@@300blkreepin I agree man, I'm definitely a bigger fan of certain fighters now, but ultimately anybody who steps in the octagon has my respect. Paddy is one of my favs right now though, that post octagon speech really hit close to home the other night.
Cocky?? Confident.
He was never cocky, he wouldn't just shy away of confrontation and he was witty and cool, but he wasn't arrogant or anything.
rashad smokes a lot of pot and does psychedelics so he's pretty enlightened
Please please please more stuff like this, really love legends sitting around the table and just talking mixed martial arts, nothing better!
Its the first in a new series.
They should do one featuring all the GOAT's at a table. Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, GSP, Khabib, and Nunes.
@@pauldavis5665 agree mate, imagine one day we say jones and dc actually sit down kind of the way shaq and Kobe did and just let it all out, wishful thinking though I thinking with those two lol
Pena is NOT A LEGEND.
I saw Rashad and I clicked immediately. He was the reason I started competing in MMA. I switched from boxing for 9 years because I saw him head kick Sean Salmon in a highlight reel online by accident in my dorm in 2008. It was so badass that I went down the wormhole of mma fights on youtube. I fell in love with the sport and found a BJJ gym. Back then it was more difficult to find a legit coach so I ended up having to drive 47 miles one way 3 days a week around a Job and college. But it was worth it for sure. Thank You to everyone on the panel for all the fights over the years you competed in and entertaining us. . You're all legends. Rashad vs Rampage was my favorite season as well.
Howd it feel seeing him win a couple months ago for the first time in a long time?
@@jacksdad734 Honestly it was awesome once it was over in my opinion. He fought a great fight too. When I found out he was going to compete after the last few fights he had and the time off I was a little concerned. I know what this sport does to your body and I've only been stopped once due to headshots and ive had a few gym zingers while sparring . I still deal with headaches and dizziness on occasion. I can only imagine the damage the elite endure, So id hate to see one of my idols in the sport get hurt when I believe his best Years are behind him. Rashad is a legend but also has a great presence out of the octagon, he is a great commentator and analyst.
Left a foot imprint on sean lol
Shame, he cheated and took steroids
He became vegan/fruitarian....what a dumb move...
This was absolutely timeless. Mad love for each of these champions.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, hope to see more dinners like this with different groups.
Dinners that no one eats.
I think that's the plan and agreed
Calling Serra a champ is a stretch 🤣🤣
@@ableton909 it literally is a stretch in zero ways. He ko ed GSP and dana wrapped the shiny golden belt around his pizza loving belly. Nothing suspect nothing controversial, the dude was a ufc champion and that's not an opinion 😂😂
The fact that Forrest was a late replacement because someone got kicked out for smoking weed is NUTS. This roundtable was an absolute pleasure to listen to.
Definitely. The story Rashad told about their car ride home listening to that song was pretty cool too.
I literally could not recognize Forrest Griffin. Lost a lot of weight, good for him haha
Rumor has it Nate Diaz flipped coin at the airport to decide if he was going to go.
It’s kind of cool to think about the people at this table, Peña, Serra, and Bisping all pulled off the greatest upsets of all time in history to win the belt, Forest himself also got two great upsets against Shogun and Rampage where he won the belt, and Rashad finished Forest for the belt himself
EDIT: I don’t consider Rashad’s win over forest for the belt an upset, the odds at the time had them near even and Rashad was 12-0-1 coming off the Chuck KO
Rashad also beat bisping at 205
Forrest beating Rampage was not on the level of Serra vs Pierre or Pena vs Nunes but it was the biggest upset win possibly in the 205 division that I can think of.
@@Priceluked Rich beating Chuck?
How about holy holm dawg
Rashad earned everything! They did not want him to win. He fought so much through that show they put the odds against him.
I think this entire interview is incredible. Even more incredible is how we often forget how great Rashad was. Two of the other four legends at this table he has wins over. Hats off.
True, though i thought he lost to bisping who in turn i thought lost to matt hamill 😅
@jonjohnson1978. Well, Matt Hamill did really beat him. In my eyes the biggest robbery I've ever seen
So great to see the humble respect for Forrest.
Literally, he and Stephan put on the fight that needed to happen...........and they did it. It's still an amazing fight. It was two guys that had some skill and just went all in. And they both had competing and yet similar personalities on the show.
I love the mutual respect everyone has for Forrest and it's well deserved. That fight was monumental to the UFC being where it is right now. There isn't a single fighter on the roster that doesn't owe him respect for that reason alone.
What's great is that he is still involved within the UFC and didn''t keep fighting way past his prime etc etc
And if anything.. he just comes across like the nicest guy ever. Happy for that guy
Props to Stephan Bonnar while we're at it.
That fight was lightning in a can.
A celestial event.
Fucking epic.
"I lied to my own mother" 🤣🤣🤣 he's a company man thru and thru
Hopefully Bonnar is alright. Been a rough deal. You can see the drain on Forrest as well.
I think forest has some dirt on Dana. The only dude who actually is getting a paycheck.
18:27
And one of the most bad ass aspects of Mr. Griffin is the fact that even though he’s totally a nice guy he clearly knows how to flip the switch when necessary. He understands on a pretty deep level that at the end of the day this is a sport where you beat the shit out of people for money. Dude really managed to find the perfect balance between fight mode and chill mode
Big up bisping, always good to see retired fighters still doing well in the game even when it's not fighting anymore, respect 👊🏻
Staying relevant as a great commentator, interviewer, getting ever better at those putting in the work just like when he was fighting. He is such a great character, that shines thru anything he does, he is hilarious in his podcasts.
Forest is such a humble man much respect to him he's done so much for the sport
Me and my mate was watching tuf1 back in the day we were only young teens at the time and since that day I stopped following all sports and became full time mma fan. Now I’m in my thirties, thanks Forrest and Stephan 🙏🙏🙏
Same story here. Never watched or cared about any other sport after the Forrest bonnar fight
Whoever thought of this idea, is a Genius. This is amazing, More Please! 👑✅
It’s perfect, I think they only forgot kamaru tho
WWE
@@BadselS this is just like wwe table for 3
Yeh its a “wwe table for 3” copy. Still good viewing though
Hollywood round table
This is such a good idea. I want to see the great fighters sit around and tell stories to each other.
Great show ! Absolutely timeless ! Rashad will always be my favorite fighter. I was actually in U.S Federal prison while he was on the show. Watching him fight a bigger man every week then knockdown the biggest man twice (Brad Imes) was inspiring and definitely uplifting.
Absolutely brilliant - more of these meet-ups and story telling and memories please !! - the thing is, WE as fans remember all of these things so it's fantastic to relive it with their dinner talk. Rampage smashing the door to bits still remains one of my highlights lol
I absolutely cannot wait for this. Anything with Bisping, I'm in... Also, am I the only one who thinks that Bisping does an exceptional job when interviewing fighters? His interview with Jorge Masvidal was top notch. (Especially considering their history, but what I love about Michael, he doesn't worry about that, he puts the fighter he's interviewing first, the way it should be.
Yeah they were all good, Pena surprised me with how good she was, but Serra was just obnoxious
Nah I don't like Bispings commentary or interview work
Yeah, speaking of Pena, I think since she beat the greatest women's fighter of all time in Amanda Nunes, she should have been (at least) considered for this year's ESPY award. Also, Bisping really did a great job here, (in my opinion) I thought it was obvious that he was trying to keep everything cool. He has great segways into other topics and really kept everyone involved.
@@masrr3678 Ok. Well, everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
@@highmetalman6621 Yet Kayla Harrison is on there beating tomato cans
Excellent content! It's made even better by the lack of a host. Mike is such a qualified on air personality now that he naturally keeps the flow going and includes everyone like a good host would. And he does it without ever being a distraction, because he is a peer not an interviewer. I remember watching his season of TUF and just hating him. Now he might be my favorite personality in the sport. Good stuff UFC. Please make more. This format is awesome.
definetly need more of this, never had 30min flyby so quick before
Great session , loved it. Seeing behind the curtain wrt Forrest's route into the competition, was amazing !
What a special moment this is, I'm a guy who never made it to this level for a variety of personal and medical reasons, but started in the "early days" first kickboxing match in 1999 and first mma fight in 2002. I'm 38 and watching the journey this sport has been on and trying so hard to get anyone i could into it back then just so I could talk to someone about it and share my passion, we've come so far and have these people (and obviously a lot others) to thank for it
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs yea, probably started a few months before Alexios last match
I have a similar story. Wrestled in high school, boxed in high school and college, found MMA, absolutely loved it and lived that life. Then I got hit by a drunk driver, went through a windshield, suffered a stroke at 26. Paralyzed, couldn't speak, move... Nothing. Metal plate in my skull. Dream was over. But I'm a fighter above all and I had so many 'doctors' and 'specialists' say I'd never walk again. I'm 35 now and I know for a fact that my passion for the sport kept me in this world. (I had really bad depression from everything, obviously...) But looking back I honestly wouldn't change a damn thing. Sounds absolutely insane, but I proved to myself that I'm a warrior and I'm here. Now I help others whenever I can.
@@highmetalman6621 Glad you're still here with us buddy, sorry you had to go through something so awful. Mine was my liver failed from some supplements i was taking around 25 years old. Spent 3 or 4 months yellow as a simpsons character watching my body waste away and convinced I was going to die trapped in a failing body. Trained for a couple years after I got better but it took its toll physically and mentally and I just didnt have it in me anymore
@@jiujitsumonkey1 Thanks brother. I can completely understand the wasting away. When I was coming back from stroking out, I couldn't really even move. Most of my time was spent just laying there in a hospital bed. I can't even imagine what you had to endure, considering that your liver was failing. It's really a feeling you can't describe in words when your body is failing you. Imagine this... I was I pretty good boxer and boxed for years. When the stroke happened, I woke up in emergency with a light and a doctor's face right in front of me. The doctor asked me to "Put your hands up like your defending yourself.." I tried and I actually thought both my hands were up by both cheeks, but only my right hand was up. It's crazy. But that's all in the past and I'll shadow box sometimes now when I'm feeling it, lol. Thank you for sharing your story. How are you today? Did you have to get a transplant or dialysis? No more jaundice right?
@@highmetalman6621 thanks for sharing your story as well, I'm "ok" today, everything kind of went back to "normal" after I went in for an endoscope on my gall bladder, not really sure why I just started getting better. I was on the transplant list but thankfully didn't need one because they weren't going to give me one without knowing if it was worth it. It took a a few months to lose the yellow and put some weight back on (I went from 171 to refusing to weigh myself after I hit the 130's because nothing good could come from it)
Bisping is probably my fave mma fighter. Incredibly entertaining career. Pena is a class act. When she walks away from fighting she will be successful at whatever she pursues.
Probably doesn't cut it
This was so amazing. Legends giving each other their roses and sharing old TUF stories. I really think everyone, especially Serra, praising Forrest for what he did for the ufc meant a lot to him.
Bisping is such a great character. And he looks like he is in a similarly good shape as a 40something year old commentator, as he was in the footages from TUF when he was an up and coming young fighter. Knowing the injuries he has had, that is quite something.
No he doesn't, he's put on a load of weight, which is only natural.
@@emerestthisk990 Compared to 185 bisping on fight week, yeah. Compared to TUF 205lbs "skinhead" chunky bisping at walk around weight in the begining of a camp? He definitely is in a much better shape now.
Mikes a top man, good comment
This is dope af! They should make this a weekly or monthly thing. Good seeing them outside of the ring, old and new school. Penas glow up from her season is amazing 😂
"Glow up" GAY!!
Man I was hoping Mike would tell Rashad about the fact that seeing how he (Rashad) was preparing before their fight, and how little Mike was training/dieting/etc correctly, is what motivated Mike to take things more seriously and went to Middleweight
What a brilliant concept so good to see some of the old guard back in the frame and the mutual respect for each other is so refreshing. Well done to all who took part in this it was great to listen to them all share their stories 👍🏻
I just love this. These people are heroes for lovers of MMA in general. It is incredible how far MMA has gone since the Brazil days. Remember guys like Yuki Nakai, Mark Kerr, Mark Coleman, Sakuraba, Ryan Gracie, Igor Vovchanchyn, Mirko Cro-Cop, Wanderlei Silva, BJ Penn, Chuck Liddell, Vitor Belfort, etc. The Pride days will never die, MMA is the best sport in the world!!!
Can we get an episode with Steve Mazzagati, Mario Yamasaki, and Dana White?
Best format on youtube, we need to hear stories behind fighters from them. Their relations, their roads to get there, this is truly facinating.
Rashad always seems really grounded and a genuine nice dude
This series is fucking amazing. 5 Legends sitting at the same table sharing their stories, we need more of this.
How tf Rashad look YOUNGER than he did when he was on TUF 😂
It's the dreads man. They hold the power of youth.
Forest being so coherent,without a definite slur etc ..after all these goddamn wars,..is amazing.
He's in any sense the granddad of the ufc..and I'm glad the ufc gave him a lot after the wars
They need to do more of this kind of stuff, this was awesome seeing different fighters interacting.
Ouuu can't wait for more of these!!! Definitely could see myself tuning in every week. More please 🙏
This is brilliant. As a casual fan I think there killing it, I won’t be a casual for much longer.
Partly due too Bisping he’s a nice guy and watching him talk about UFC peaks my interest
Im a big boxing fan and ufc closing in
1st step: Be a fan of grappling too. So you won't whine, like those other casuals, when a fight goes to the ground.
@@ETS186 I’m not that casual the ufc games and watching many CZcams vids have helped
I like the honesty to being a casual but still appreciating what you see and here! Keep exploring and enjoying the sport my bro and maybe even think about trying some training some time! Can’t beat it and no better way to appreciate and understand these warriors it’s awesome!
@@ETS186 grapplers who work towards a finish aren't boring. grapplers who stall and collect points are sport killers.
Lml Bisping was Hated Back then Always talk Trash, he has Changed the most out of all them
LOVE this. Would love to see more. Also loved the dinner w the Shevchenkos, hated Brett's awful interviewing though. Keep it like this w just the fighters!
brett's was done by espn, not ufc. Brett doesn't really do sitdown interviews. He is more of a short podcast style type
I really enjoyed this show. Thanks to everyone involved - both in front of the camera and behind.
Great content! I think it's great to hear their views, memories and their emotions. More REAL TALK like this please.
Love these types of videos, shows the soul these folks have.
@Peter O'Connor what
My only question is when TF did Matt Serra ever have hair? Hah. That stubble back in Ultimate Fighter was mot hair. 😆
I've watched Bisping's entire UFC career and all I can say is WOW......
He has gone from the immature hated heal, where crowd's booed his ever move, win or lose.
Transforming into a respected and loved champion as well as a great commentator. 💯%
His book is really good if u ever want to delve in deeper.
He hasn't changed at all,
peoples opinions have changed 😎🤘
1 of my favourite fighters from his start on TUF but his commentary is getting more and more biased towards company asset fighters
@@rodbot5000 Very true, He's definitely gives big name fighter's the benefit of the doubt. Bisping knows how to a survivor in and now out of the ring and good soldier's do what they are told by the higher ranked. If Dana or another big wig tells him to describe the asset fighter's as rock star's, he does to collect that pay check.
I was one of those that hated him. Screamed when Hendo killed him but now I really appreciate his appearance now and his fight career.
One of the best UFC social media content I've ever watched for sure, thank you for this and I hope to see more of it.
This is awesome. We need more of these please!
This had all the feels. More of these please with various fighters.
I think for me Forrest will hold a huge place in my heart along side Chuck for me I'm a huge fan of certain fighters but these 2 are head and shoulders above all
Really nice to see these fighters get together in a casual setting and just chat. Good content!
Great cast and kind exchange of input from each person. Excellent job on the edit from the UFC team.
So crazy that this is an episode I been watching alll TUF seasons back an fourth on CZcams an recently tuf season 30 , to see these legends talking about the days an new era it’s so wild to see how far it’s come from the start an new champs and coaches, man this got me hyped ! Thank you ufc for this !!
Thank UFC for this 💪
What a great concept this series/special was/is. Much respect to all of these legends.
More like this. That was fantastic. I love the mix of legends and the history they all share. Well done, UFC.
One of the best episodes of a lot of the additional episodes of anything the UFC put out. Absolutely loved it.
What a table of killers and the knowledge between them all is amazing. 🔥🧨
I watched the whole thing. This was a really cool idea. Hopefully more in the future
This was some of the UFCs best work.
Brought back so many brilliant memories.
It’s been a wild ride being an OG mma fan.
This concept is really great, please keep this type of stuff coming 👍🏼
THIS IS AWESOME!! Thanks for putting all these champs together and seeing and feeling such GREAT MEMORIES and sooo much insight and advise through honest and highly respectful eyes.
I WANT MORE!! 👍
We need more of this camp fire type of show with the fighters from all seasons of the Ultimate Fighter. You really get to know their origin stories and all of the memories they shared together.
Loved the show guys! You’re all awesome!
The most heart warming sit-down I’ve ever seen. Very powerful. More entertaining!
I love bisping man at first I hated his guts then later in his career I got him… I feel soooo old because I watched the tuff season one live and followed all these fighters career
amazing content! please keep this as a series with all kinds of topics
The absolute best content I’ve seen on CZcams. Loved it!
Amazing video and an inspiring conversation. Thanks UFC and I hope we get more of this!
Crazy to see how fast time flies! Some fight feel like I've seen them yesterday.
This is like WWE Dinner for 3. I love these kind of shows for the athletes. And telling great stories :)
WHAT A GREAT SHOW. GREAT IDEA AND HOPEFULLY THERE IS MORE OF THESE TYPES OF SHOWS TO COME. LOVE FROM THE UK
This is the beginning of something great. Bravo to whoever came up with this idea. Looking forward to many more!
John Favreau Dinner For Five
Legends of the sport
This was awesome, so much fun and interesting to listen to. Some really incredible humans around that table. Please do more stuff like this.
Love hearing Rashad talk. Dude always has some super insightful stuff to say.
This was great! We need more of these
Great vid! One of my favorite UFC videos ever. Really helps us connect with the fighters and the sport in a different and more human way. And done without the stereotypical “here is this person from a difficult background trying to make it” portrayal we’ve seen a thousand times.
Love this! Looking forward to more episodes.Surely there's some great themes lined up.
This is so awesome and I cannot wait for more of this series!!
These are simply awesome. Please do more of these with any fighters.
All legends but bispings story could be a film
Have you watched his documentary?! It’s great!
@@slaterhtx7219 yes!!!!! And his book is great as well
I really HAVE TO set it. I've been a huge Michael Bisping fan since before he was even on T.U.F. Bisping gave one of my comments a heart on one of his latest videos and I felt like I finally did something great in my life, lol. Sad, I know, but the man is a living legend, and one of my heroes.
@@slaterhtx7219 what is it on?
@@slaterhtx7219 his documentary was awesome, but the CZcams one 'my destiny' may be even better..
WOW. this brings back memories, hope they do more episodes like this! this is very insightful and motivating.
Wow that was awesome! I’ve watched all those guys over the years achieve big time success and it was great to see them sit down and share their experiences.
Love this !! Was great to hear from these legends chatting, love everyone here, btw Rashad handled himself well against Rampage being Rampage, loved it
This is amazing I hope they do this with other retired fighters aswell 👌🏼
More of this! We love fighters of all generations and their perspective.
Please more of this. Please. It’s so captivating.
Def need more content like this been waiting for a video like this to drop
More please.
Love Matt Serra, I live on long island and always consider joining his classes
Stop considering. Just do it!
Serra and Longo are great coaches. Worth a shot if youre nearby.
So cool to hear all the stories and behind the makings of all these athletes
Loved this! Reminds me of NBA Open Court. Looking forward to more roundtables.
This is so wholesome I love the respect and love these guys have for each other and the sport 💗🙏
its good if UFC can make more of these videos for the fans, TUF is a great entertaining/important show
Thank you champs. Amazing to have you talk about the history of the sport like that.
Much appreciated!
I started watching MMA back in 2009 when I was 12. First fight I saw was Machida vs Evans. (Lyoto is my favorite fighter). All these guys are pioneers. I remember seeing Peña on the ultimate fighter too and it’s great to see her success. It’s crazy how much time flies. Most new fans don’t even know who these fighters are.
Very good, would love to see more of these!
Keep this going. Please guys. This is the best non-fight content I've seen in a minute.
This is so damn wholesome! I grew up watching TUF with my dad lol so seeing this just makes so happy 😊
That was awesome! Having a sense of history and an appreciation for the legacy of the sport is what keeps people coming back.
The up sets that happened by some of the individuals at the table…monumental. Making the unbeatable human.