Why Dana White Privilege Exists

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  • @tjlovesfights
    @tjlovesfights  Před rokem +49

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    • @happyruimi
      @happyruimi Před rokem +2

      Boxing is harder than UFC

    • @iamjohnrobot
      @iamjohnrobot Před rokem +2

      Can you please credit the person who invented this phrase, MEXICAN MARTIAL ARTS (along with many other phrases, years before tony or anyone else said it).

    • @iamjohnrobot
      @iamjohnrobot Před rokem +1

      You can watch any of many videos from 2017/18 where this and similar phrases are repeated over and over on his channel. I believe it’s even in a thimbnail

    • @happyruimi
      @happyruimi Před rokem +1

      Make a video about how to dodge in boxing like from Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo. It is the most underrated skill and is more interesting than power.

    • @magikalyoutubeman17
      @magikalyoutubeman17 Před rokem +2

      Mexican Martial Arts came up with it not tony.

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Před rokem +2120

    Dana White privilege is one of the funniest phrases ever

  • @MultiAlpha001
    @MultiAlpha001 Před rokem +974

    dana white privilege is one of the smartest and catchiest sports phrases of all time lmao

    • @flyingmonke
      @flyingmonke Před rokem +21

      Unfortunately the guy who said it is on a massive losing streak since 2020 and is now a taco merchant in California.

    • @MultiAlpha001
      @MultiAlpha001 Před rokem +27

      @@flyingmonke yeah. tony’s win streak before justin is still goated though
      edit: i forgot and thought he lost the streak to beneil

    • @flyingmonke
      @flyingmonke Před rokem +2

      @@MultiAlpha001 Lmao casual......
      In case he deletes this comment dude said, Tong Fagerson was on a winning streak before Beniel, as if Gaethje and Oliveira didn't exist. Bum 😂😂😂😂

    • @MultiAlpha001
      @MultiAlpha001 Před rokem +5

      @@flyingmonke bruh i fucking edited it jfc

    • @MultiAlpha001
      @MultiAlpha001 Před rokem +64

      @@flyingmonke MMA elitist alert, sorry i don’t memorize every fighters breathing pattern or toe nail length during a fight

  • @rabitof5248
    @rabitof5248 Před rokem +664

    they changed a USADA rule for the jon jones comeback 🤣

    • @moewuw
      @moewuw Před rokem

      that is literally PEAK Dana White privilege !!! lmao

    • @remytt4
      @remytt4 Před rokem +46

      Not just Jones but Diaz also!

    • @woahblackbetty7691
      @woahblackbetty7691 Před rokem +7

      ​@@remytt4 How did they change it for Diaz?

    • @therealtruevigil
      @therealtruevigil Před rokem +72

      black guy privilege

    • @Zootedzah
      @Zootedzah Před rokem +1

      @@therealtruevigil 😂

  • @qjames0077
    @qjames0077 Před rokem +1147

    Little known fact:
    Dana's wife said that Dana White Privilege Exists shortly before becoming the first contestant on Power Slap

  • @TheStruggler12
    @TheStruggler12 Před rokem +457

    mighty mouse and Nick Díaz are the clearest example that it does exist

    • @TheRapTheoryofficial
      @TheRapTheoryofficial Před rokem +23

      DJ ddnt sale fights , that was the issue

    • @rjari8578
      @rjari8578 Před rokem +7

      Dj doesn't have hater along with no fans
      So i dont see the issue
      You could win 100 fights but if you dont dont fans to watch it

    • @rocotaco5517
      @rocotaco5517 Před rokem +17

      Even though DJ is the goat of the flyweight division, he wasn't selling ppv. That's why Dana was ready to shut down the flyweight division since it wasn't bringing in numbers

    • @Bipolar.Baddie
      @Bipolar.Baddie Před rokem +91

      @@TheRapTheoryofficial He didn't sell fights because Dana didn't wanna spend money to promote his fights/ flyweight in general. A world champ making less than 100k for show and a win bonus should be illegal, especially when DJ is arguably the most skilled combat athlete of all time.

    • @TheRapTheoryofficial
      @TheRapTheoryofficial Před rokem +9

      @@Bipolar.Baddie skill and selling PPV are 2 different things Conor sales a million PPVs even after he looses , thats wat DJ couldnt do , why spend money on loses thats just poor bussiness , flyweight was gonna get closed bcz it wasnt making money , ask yourself why brandon gets promo when his resumé is not as close to DJ , at the end its all about profit , plus skill not just skill alone

  • @femto9886
    @femto9886 Před rokem +749

    It makes me so mad that Dana gets pissed off and is so confused why people think this is true 💀

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +77

      Exactly, (as former fan of Dana) he needs to get his head outta his ass, face the truth, and give title shots to fighters in their respective divisions who're actually deserving of It.

    • @thenedsmmachannel8970
      @thenedsmmachannel8970 Před rokem +8

      He knows it's true. He's just trying to deny it

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +9

      @just so Agreed, sadly that's the case and he wants peeps to believe It's "The Ultimate Personality Championship" now.

    • @danielbras5123
      @danielbras5123 Před rokem +12

      Because they make it sound like Dana white is picking fighters he likes, he’s picking fighters who sell ppvs. It’s business move people are treating like nepotism

    • @femto9886
      @femto9886 Před rokem

      @@danielbras5123 Yeah but he doesnt admit that

  • @acanthafiore
    @acanthafiore Před rokem +327

    Credit to the founder and grandmaster of Mexican Martial Arts, Jesse, for coining the phrase: "Dana White Privilege" long before Tony Ferguson used it in the press conference.

    • @mannybuscus
      @mannybuscus Před rokem +16

      We need to make this known

    • @62ZAKA
      @62ZAKA Před rokem +1

      Could you send me a link

    • @acanthafiore
      @acanthafiore Před rokem +21

      @@62ZAKA czcams.com/video/JO6gaFec2N8/video.html around 09:20 is when he says it

    • @SimplyJustRed
      @SimplyJustRed Před rokem +15

      All hail the founder and grandmaster of Mexican Martial Arts, Jesse.

    • @ThreeBZ
      @ThreeBZ Před rokem +1

      Lol I just comment this should've scrolled down first..ya he said it way before tony and called Tony out lol

  • @saveyabreath680
    @saveyabreath680 Před rokem +163

    90% of the guys Colby has beat in the last 5 years are Retired 😂😂

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +47

      And he calls out GIlbert for "earning his way up there", when Gilberts won just as many fights In 4 months than Colby has In 4 years.

    • @saveyabreath680
      @saveyabreath680 Před rokem +21

      @@darkclaw1462 and Gilbert’s beaten almost everyone beat, in more dominant fashion

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +3

      @@saveyabreath680 Exactly. 💯

    • @imjustsam1745
      @imjustsam1745 Před rokem +7

      @@saveyabreath680 Gilbert is a monster, gonna enjoy him shutting up Captain Complainer Saturday.

    • @kanethesevenfootmonster868
      @kanethesevenfootmonster868 Před rokem

      @@imjustsam1745 For Real..😂😂

  • @jason10184
    @jason10184 Před rokem +107

    John Jones did the crash and dash on a pregnant woman, used PEDs in multiple instances , beat up his wife ( suspended Luis Pena for doing the same ), and he's still in the UFC not to mention the amount of chances Dana White gave Greg Hardy despite him not being good

    • @shzhshzhzhsh8921
      @shzhshzhzhsh8921 Před rokem +3

      Well it is John jones if your good anough they risk the pr for you

    • @cabathehut
      @cabathehut Před rokem +2

      what does his private life has to fo woith his fighting performance????😊

    • @sam5751
      @sam5751 Před rokem +1

      well thats what being the greatest of all time gets you i guess

    • @cummerchant542
      @cummerchant542 Před rokem +16

      @@cabathehut you shouldn’t deserve things in life if you act like Jon

    • @VulcanicCloud
      @VulcanicCloud Před rokem +13

      @@cabathehut Are you unironically defending a guy who nearly killed someone and beats women?

  • @theamazingrobin927
    @theamazingrobin927 Před rokem +25

    Shout to Jesse, Grandmaster of MMA. Mexican Martial Arts

  • @you-pingyang2644
    @you-pingyang2644 Před rokem +86

    The iconic phrase come from the brilliant mind of the grand master of maxican martial art, Jesse…Tony steal that shit

    • @TheDXJC56
      @TheDXJC56 Před rokem +16

      Let em know! The Grandmaster deserves the respect for his brilliance!

    • @razzledazzle9971
      @razzledazzle9971 Před rokem +2

      Was looking for this

  • @OkOk-vj9db
    @OkOk-vj9db Před 7 měsíci +4

    People have been saying that the UFC is turning into WWE for years now. It’s not about who’s the best fighter, it’s about who’s the best at selling the fights.

  • @IshmailLamshi
    @IshmailLamshi Před rokem +76

    It wasnt Tony. It was Grandmaster Jesse from Mexican Martial Arts and it is pissing me off that such a great and original creator isnt getting his shine. Dude deserves it.

  • @randbrannigan2590
    @randbrannigan2590 Před rokem +98

    People still amazed by the concept of being interesting in and out of the ring.

    • @luisridez9219
      @luisridez9219 Před rokem

      Being friends with wife beater Dana White doesn't make you interesting

    • @nelspas0191
      @nelspas0191 Před rokem +29

      Unless your Colby (boring inside the ring) cheesy outside

    • @resisttotouchmeplz
      @resisttotouchmeplz Před rokem +30

      Being "interesting" is a matter of opinion. Personality shouldn't trump skill in the ring unless you were prioritizing revenue, which would imply the integrity of the sport has been compromised. Contest of combat, not commercialism.

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +1

      FAX in the chat. 💯💯💯

    • @clkgtr12
      @clkgtr12 Před rokem +7

      its a company first so as long as they sell they can get that treatment

  • @american1207
    @american1207 Před rokem +56

    Colby hasn't even beat anyone in the current top 20

    • @american1207
      @american1207 Před rokem +19

      @Dumb Yet Smarter Than You it's a different division. And actually you could even say he hasn't beat anyone in the current top 30 depending on where you rank Barbarena

  • @noahfrye4583
    @noahfrye4583 Před rokem +65

    It makes me so annoyed that in most of these divisions everyone gets an IMMEDIATE rematch for the title. Like it holds everything up for just that one guy

    • @GrubKiller436
      @GrubKiller436 Před rokem +3

      Only if you're been a reigning champ for a long time. In that case though you deserve it.

    • @peeodee6755
      @peeodee6755 Před rokem +15

      @@GrubKiller436 yea i mean usman and izzy deserved it, they cleared the divison as they were champion and it was pointless to rematch those that they already beat

    • @doncarloalvir5789
      @doncarloalvir5789 Před rokem

      @@peeodee6755 i dont agree. Henry Cejudo is a perfect example. He lost to Demetrius, Demetrius never lost the belt, he then rematches with Cejudo and then loses. If someone earns their way back to the top of the line, i think they should get the match regardless if they have already lost to the current champion. also happened with GSP and Matt Hughes, Lyoto Machida and Shogun, and so on.
      fighters learn and grow and mma is the type of sport where someone can end the fight with a lucky shot even if they are outclassed or losing the fight. I have never been a fan of immediate rematches (unless the previous fight ended in controversy i.e. Petr Yan vs Aljo 1, Anderson Silva vs Weidman etc.)
      just my opinion though. im not a matchmaker and i dont run the ufc so it doesnt really matter what i think. and the UFC is first and foremost about the money. the Rankings will always take a back seat to the money fights/fighters.

  • @migmoo3535
    @migmoo3535 Před rokem +12

    Deadass thought the title said white privilege💀

    • @albertoamoruso7711
      @albertoamoruso7711 Před rokem +1

      That's the joke yeah

    • @woahblackbetty7691
      @woahblackbetty7691 Před rokem +4

      That doesnt exist. Jew priviledge an minority priviledge do however

    • @Masternaldo
      @Masternaldo Před rokem

      @@woahblackbetty7691 Which Jewish fighter getting any priviledge?? last i checked an Israeli fighter lost to a Afghani fighter and it was played fairly

    • @2piecenobisuit763
      @2piecenobisuit763 Před rokem

      its not a lie

  • @gugestein
    @gugestein Před rokem +45

    The mistake we make as fans is thinking that the UFC is a merit based competition, the majority of recognised sports in the US do not have a PPV model so it is just about the best playing the best, when you have a fight to sell it only makes sense to think about marketability so this should maybe be made more transparent instead of claiming guys have earned a title shot they havent and visa versa

    • @KhalifBeats
      @KhalifBeats Před rokem +2

      Sadly I agree with you. Makes complete sense. I wish it didn't have to be that way, but of course how are you gonna get people to watch the best of the best if they gotta pay their hard earned money for it? And if the fight is a dud, people will feel 'cheated' and claim those fighters are boring or not worthy of champ status. It is what it is unfortunately.

    • @hhtptai
      @hhtptai Před rokem +1

      Dana has said himself that UFC is entertainment.

    • @neverwhere4983
      @neverwhere4983 Před 3 měsíci

      This.

  • @ismadinoune8548
    @ismadinoune8548 Před rokem +8

    Khabib was saying it on his fight after johnson, even him said that he can't be humble for once ( "ur guys beginning of the year, he tap like chiken and end of the year he get a title shot")talking about conor dana white privilege

  • @stevedavid5022
    @stevedavid5022 Před rokem +10

    Shout out to the OG- Grand Master Jesse

  • @tredaily
    @tredaily Před rokem +26

    Real ones know who really coined the term, 'dana white privelledge'. Shouts out to the grandmaster and remember the code VOTO for 10% off

  • @NotYamiii
    @NotYamiii Před rokem +8

    i love TJLovesFights

  • @avacadomangobanana2588
    @avacadomangobanana2588 Před rokem +57

    This video should be titled “I am shocked someone who’s rich and has power exploits it”

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +14

      No it’s…
      “This rich powerful figure has showcased multiple times he has 0 Integrity as a president and showcases blatant favoritism to athletes that duck worthy opponents In their division, and who aren’t deserving of a title shot In the near future.”

    • @monterasta47
      @monterasta47 Před rokem +12

      This comment should be changed to "Look at me! I have smol PP"

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +4

      @@monterasta47 That and also "Look at me trying to attention seek! Cmon guys! Notice me!!! Notice me PLZ! PlZ! Just this one time!"

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +3

      People forget, Dana's responsibility as head of a publicly traded entity is to maximize shareholder value.
      If you don't like it, write your congressman and get them to turn UFC into a nonprofit league like NFL/NBA.

    • @averagejoe3722
      @averagejoe3722 Před rokem +2

      At the end of the day no one wants to see belal fight for the belt he's boring, colby will put on a fun build up and a competitive fight unlike belal who was getting destroyed by Edward's.

  • @averagejoe3722
    @averagejoe3722 Před rokem +93

    Hot take: I understand the whole meritocracy part of the sport, but let's be real leon Edward's vs belal is a fight no one is asking for or cares to see it won't sell. It's just a layup for Edward's, I think most people would rather see an extremely fun build up with an intriguing match up(Colby). Rather than Belal and Edward's selling 100 ppvs and Belal getting destroyed again.

    • @cornball0072
      @cornball0072 Před rokem +16

      Edwards was getting mauled by Usman until he knocked him out. Even though Usman was controlling that fight, I think that KO over Usman is an indicator that you never truly know how a fight can play out. Imagine if Usman vs Edwards stopped at a no contest at say round 4, it’s possible people would just say that Edwards is not any near Usman’s level so in the end I think a rematch between belal and Edwards is fine. You’re right tho it doesn’t sell and that’s the main factor.

    • @rocotaco5517
      @rocotaco5517 Před rokem +4

      ​@@cornball0072 I agree like in this sport anything can happened before, during and after the fight. For Dana he mainly focused on ppv numbers like his top 5 fighters are those who had the highest ppv numbers

    • @chatter4427
      @chatter4427 Před rokem +9

      I’d just watch WWE if I wanna see clowns on the mic

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 Před rokem +1

      I'd much rather see Leon vs Belal at this point than Leon vs Colby. Take Colby's motormouth away and there's very little difference between him and Belal.

    • @victornshimiye
      @victornshimiye Před rokem +2

      Everybody thought Edwards was an easy lay up for Usman. And here we are.

  • @chasetalkshiphop9029
    @chasetalkshiphop9029 Před rokem

    Happy your channels blowing up. You analysis is a1

  • @fadilb9665
    @fadilb9665 Před rokem

    Man this channel is a hidden gem for fighting fans

  • @eatingwithmyhands
    @eatingwithmyhands Před rokem +2

    Another TJlovesfights classic

  • @TheStruggler12
    @TheStruggler12 Před rokem +2

    I still can't believe Nick díaz Got a 5 year ban for weed but Jones only Got 2 for steroids

  • @NoleNoleNoleJole
    @NoleNoleNoleJole Před rokem +4

    Really happy for the growth of your channel!

  • @TheZgriffin
    @TheZgriffin Před rokem +3

    Dana White Privelage is a phrase thats been thrown around mma forums long before Tony used it.

  • @the_nma5119
    @the_nma5119 Před rokem +15

    jesus christ oliveira had 28 fights without a single title shots in the same division almost. GOD DAMN

    • @jayluis189
      @jayluis189 Před rokem +8

      Uhh Nah. WTF are you talkin bout????? He fought literally half his career at 145 then moved up to LW. And he had TONS of losses.

    • @keion_arknights
      @keion_arknights Před rokem +2

      Because he kept losing and wasn't fighting top guys, until he was.

    • @the_nma5119
      @the_nma5119 Před rokem

      @@keion_arknights no one asked.

    • @the_nma5119
      @the_nma5119 Před rokem

      ​@@jayluis189 ufc lightweight division goes from 145 to 155. Lightweight 145 lb (65.8 kg; 10.4 st) => 155 lb (70.3 kg; 11.1 st). go and watch love island. better suited for emotional girls like you.

    • @keion_arknights
      @keion_arknights Před rokem +4

      @@the_nma5119 Your comment was asking for a correction.
      Wow 28 fights, and you don't even bother mentioning winning?
      He was 18-8-1 going into his title shot. Number of fights doesn't matter if you can't get good wins. Once he got a streak going, he finally gets a title shot, what a fucking surprise.

  • @besmah0252
    @besmah0252 Před rokem +4

    Love the UFC content. Keep it up💪🏽

  • @dang5571
    @dang5571 Před rokem

    tj did u have a video about the difference between boxing promotions and streaming platforms or is it another channel cause i remember seeing a really good video distinguishing and explaining them but i can’t find it anywhere i thought i remembered it swing on this channel tho

  • @LestherGui
    @LestherGui Před rokem +51

    After watching the video it seems like Dana White Privilege is less about unjust privilege and more about marketing decision making, they might not earn their place by being the best at fighting - but isn't marketing and drawing fans a skill of its own deserving of reward.
    I don't like the way the MMA works either, but if that's the current state of MMA, then it's less about privilege and more about understanding and taking advantage of the system (which is closer to a skill than a privilege in my opinion).

    • @TheRapTheoryofficial
      @TheRapTheoryofficial Před rokem +7

      exactly this is like complaining saying a salesman is getting special treatment by the boss bcz he sales more than us other salesmen ,

    • @johnathancraig14
      @johnathancraig14 Před rokem +1

      Solid take

    • @spweman
      @spweman Před rokem +4

      @@TheRapTheoryofficial I think it’s because the people who comment on this have little to no experience in a business setting.
      They don’t understand how businesses run behind the scenes and how businesses view the decisions that are made.

    • @STiergoofball
      @STiergoofball Před rokem +2

      I mean
      Yeah that is it
      The UFC isn't a fight organisation mainly
      It's a business and they want to make money
      If you make more money than somebody else then of course they wanna see you rise faster than others

    • @genaroduran9089
      @genaroduran9089 Před rokem

      That is privilege, though lol. When you promote something as a meritocracy, then turn around and give someone who doesn’t have the merit FAVOR, it’s called privilege. tHeSe PeOpLe DoNt kNoW bUsiNeSs
      Like, you aren’t as smart as you think you are lol. Everyone clearly understands how they are running the business, doesn’t change the definitive fact that it’s privilege. Imagine trying to make a case for preferential treatment not being called privilege because you’re stupid enough to believe it’s a political term.

  • @iamjohnrobot
    @iamjohnrobot Před rokem +3

    This phrase was invented about 2017 by the genius, and founder and grandmaster of MMA, Mexican Martial Arts. Go watch his amazing content and stop thinking tony could think of something so clever.

  • @LNGD_46
    @LNGD_46 Před rokem +3

    "Your guy, beginning of the year, he tap like chicken. End of the year, he fight for the title." -🦅🦅

  • @easy_eight2810
    @easy_eight2810 Před rokem +3

    Meanwhile Dana to Khabib: Please comeback :(
    Khabib: No

  • @MikeHunt-fx9rg
    @MikeHunt-fx9rg Před rokem +9

    It’s simple if you’re interesting and have big fanbase you’ll take priority for a title fight.

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem

      Tbf though Tyron was already broken mentally, physically, and spiritually at the time by Burns and Usman.
      And Colby never fought Burns, I think.

    • @MikeHunt-fx9rg
      @MikeHunt-fx9rg Před rokem

      @@avacadomangobanana2588 Colby does that’s why he’s next up against Leon

    • @MikeHunt-fx9rg
      @MikeHunt-fx9rg Před rokem

      @Dumb Yet Smarter Than You Conor isn’t fighting at 155 because he’s been juicing for the past year to fight at 170. If he beats Chandler there’s no doubt he would be next in line for the 170 belt. Even though he’s fighting another blown up 55er. Like it or not he’s a bigger name then every single welterweight contender. You’re telling me the UFC wouldn’t book Conor v Edwards over Belal v Edwards?

  • @Yaseen..
    @Yaseen.. Před rokem

    I loved the face of Colby smile behind Dana 😂😂😂

  • @NorthernLightsFIN
    @NorthernLightsFIN Před rokem +29

    Term "Dana White privilge" was originally coined by Jesse, the founder and grandmaster of mma, mexican martial arts.

  • @sammorton742
    @sammorton742 Před rokem +3

    One small thing, the UFC doesn’t rank the fighters it’s instead done by a panel of individual Journalists and officials to make it more fair

  • @jichansol
    @jichansol Před rokem +5

    Man I rlly hope Benny get a shot at the title, he deserves it

  • @eddiealiu
    @eddiealiu Před rokem +13

    to be fair leon edwards wasn’t able to travel for most of the pandemic because of the restrictions and both fighters usman fought were in the US already.

  • @MrGlostuber
    @MrGlostuber Před rokem +5

    Chandler didn't have privilege, he was just well known and considered very good because of his Bellator career. Jiri fought for the belt after 2 fights, admittedly they were really good knockouts and had a quirky/dangerous style.

    • @psalmerperena4120
      @psalmerperena4120 Před rokem +4

      Plus didn't Jiri also have a great run at Rizin before joining the UFC?

  • @hmohngcheelee7549
    @hmohngcheelee7549 Před rokem +3

    You can watch the two fights with DJ and Triple C on their channels. The at they talk about round 3 of in fight 2 is the funniest thing ever

  • @albertoamoruso7711
    @albertoamoruso7711 Před rokem +24

    Shout-out to the Mexican Martial Arts grandmaster Jesse who coined the term "Dana White Power"

    • @dimitarbelchev3062
      @dimitarbelchev3062 Před rokem

      That doesn't explain Jon Jones tho

    • @filipferencak2717
      @filipferencak2717 Před rokem +5

      It def exists...but it has nothing to do with race. Hence why Jones has so much leverage. Explained it for you.

    • @thenedsmmachannel8970
      @thenedsmmachannel8970 Před rokem

      ​@@dimitarbelchev3062 yes it does lmao. He beat his wife and he gets a HW title shot and everyone acts like it never happened. Dana White Privilege at its finest

    • @dimitarbelchev3062
      @dimitarbelchev3062 Před rokem

      @@thenedsmmachannel8970 Obviously has nothing to do with white power

    • @FANET0
      @FANET0 Před rokem +1

      ​@@dimitarbelchev3062 yea and that's because he's undeniable. You gotta be cream of the crop to be that kind of push 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @user-im5we1te8w
    @user-im5we1te8w Před rokem +2

    So what is it when Leon gets a title shot off beating Nate Diaz, eye poking Belal, and RDA in 2019? Or Jamal Hill? Henry Cejudo taking 2 years off and getting tittle shot when Sean O’Malley beat Petr. Or Alex getting title shot after Strickland? I think Americans are too obsessed with race. I truly don’t think Dana is bad in this regard

  • @Chris-od1jp
    @Chris-od1jp Před rokem +1

    3:32 He made his UFC debut in 2010 but didn't win at a main event until 2017. He fought some big names earlier like Cerrone, Cub Swanson, Frankie Edgar, Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis, but lost all those fights.

  • @maniacmcgee5992
    @maniacmcgee5992 Před rokem +2

    It's not "Dana White privilege"- just "you sell fights." Conor looked at Dana and told him how he was going to make them both richer. The Diazes just talk about how good they are, "and pay me."

  • @NotKimiRaikkonen
    @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +4

    Champions shouldn't be able to decide who they want to fight.
    You should always have to fight the highest-ranked fighter that you haven't fought recently.

    • @jayluis189
      @jayluis189 Před rokem +1

      That would be Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammed..

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +1

      @@jayluis189 when did Leon fight Colby?

    • @jayluis189
      @jayluis189 Před rokem +2

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen Gilbert and Belal are more deserving of fighting for the belt.
      Gilbert beat Woodley BEFORE covington did. And Belal and Burns have combined better resume than Covington.
      Luque
      Wonderboy
      Brady
      Magny
      Maia
      Who has covington beat in the last 4 years????

    • @ExternusArmy
      @ExternusArmy Před 6 měsíci

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen when did Colby fight? When did he even win?

  • @thehippycynic32
    @thehippycynic32 Před rokem +4

    Great job on the video! I just have one argument to make, Dana and the UFC don't make up the rankings. The "mma media" actually make up the rankings, Dana constantly references this in press conferences and says "it's up to them, since they make up the rankings". And yeah, definitely the "mma media" doing it are dropping the ball, the Colby case says it all. The fact that he's still ranked number 2 for this long, can't really blame Dana for giving him the shot. If he wasn't ranked so high it would be harder for the UFC to justify it, though admittedly they would still do it because of "Dana White Privilege", like you say.

    • @jessepaiz6356
      @jessepaiz6356 Před rokem

      The Ufc controls who does the rankings. The media members they picked are easily influenced and not major MMA journalists. Multiple of the media members are literal morning radio djs, local news reporter, and local newspaper reporters whose mma connections go no further than being fans.

  • @marsmartian
    @marsmartian Před rokem +21

    3:05 Mexican Martial Arts is likely where Tony first heard Dana White privledge.

  • @user-lq5yx1ke5k
    @user-lq5yx1ke5k Před rokem +7

    Never trust Dana

  • @LightNing10000
    @LightNing10000 Před rokem +3

    6:44 everyone that has received Dana white privilege has made the fight more interesting and exciting. I don’t know why people generally ignore Michael chandler into this conversation

  • @user-isntavailable
    @user-isntavailable Před rokem

    2:41 😂 i see what u did there 😂 "notoriously"

  • @gurugotnocensor
    @gurugotnocensor Před rokem

    This just proves it’s who you know the world and any business is connection based make powerful friends

  • @eduardoalegre9075
    @eduardoalegre9075 Před rokem

    Keep on winning and no one can deny you

  • @saicharan1850
    @saicharan1850 Před rokem +2

    I thought you were talking about white as in Race 😭😭😂, I was so confused lol

    • @Dpw20001
      @Dpw20001 Před rokem +1

      No that's exactly what he's talking about. It's that White man is bad victim mentality naa mean.

  • @WhyForWhatNow
    @WhyForWhatNow Před rokem

    "let's go back 2 years"
    Was jarring to see you mean 20221 😅😭

  • @mshklh2099
    @mshklh2099 Před rokem +1

    Hey TJ, congrats on the sponsor! And since you’re new to this, watch how Adam Ragusea (youtuber cook) does his ads, leading him to get a lot more opportunities as he said “more than I know what to do with”
    PS: in the end he stuck with 10 sponsors, one for an episode👍👍✋
    Thanks for the entertainment to a lonely guy🙏✋

  • @theunbeatable6598
    @theunbeatable6598 Před rokem +9

    Colby isnt really as big of a draw tho

    • @darkclaw1462
      @darkclaw1462 Před rokem +3

      Agreed, he has good trash talk here and there and (like Conor Mcgregor) Is a good showman . But In the ring, he's never really been that Interesting especially In his most recent fights against Woodley and Masvidal, who were both washed beyond Imagination.

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +1

      But Belal vs. Leon will sell millions of PPVs...

    • @theunbeatable6598
      @theunbeatable6598 Před rokem +3

      @@darkclaw1462 Belal is almost better in comparison for a fighter. Colby is a loud mouth but hes not as much of a big draw as he claims to be

    • @theunbeatable6598
      @theunbeatable6598 Před rokem +1

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen Doubt but colby ai t selling millions too

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem

      @@theunbeatable6598 no, but he'll sell more than 500,000, which is twice what Leon vs. Belal would do, because neither guy has any name recognition with casual fans...

  • @BoxingContent884
    @BoxingContent884 Před rokem

    can you do more boxing vids, this is a good vid but you havent put out a solid boxing vid out for a while, can you maybe do a video on superfights?

  • @robd3529
    @robd3529 Před rokem +1

    Dana white privilege is usually determined by which fighter is going to make him and the UFC the most money

  • @killerbeed01
    @killerbeed01 Před rokem +2

    There's also a boxing parallel here. Rolly despite getting KO'd in his last fight, is fighting for a world title despite doing nothing at his new weight class. His talent is also being a good heel, who is a very talented trash talker.

    • @jayluis189
      @jayluis189 Před rokem

      "Talented trash talker" Said no one ever wtf He's just spews dumb shit that's not even funny. Mostly like the ADHD kid who was loud and jokes around in class, but no one would laugh or pay attention to him.

  • @Smoofyful
    @Smoofyful Před rokem +3

    Yes, there is a definitive influence the sell of ppv can give you. I also think fighting should be a meritocracy but... Are we going to ignore that Chandler was a Bellator champion? It's not a fast track, he had to become champion in a pretty big promotion. Oliveira had to have a fight win streak to deserve anything. I'd say Conor got a fast track, he beat Dennis Sever for the title but I don't think the other guys deserve to be in the same category. Like you said, Colby was on the other hand of the privilege and Masvidal was here for a long time.

  • @Smoked_Calamari
    @Smoked_Calamari Před rokem

    UFC is like any other company, where the people who has the boss's favor get everything they want while other more deserving people just stay where they are. It has been the case every where I worked. Honestly I have recieved the boss's favor in a couple of situations, but still it is universal.

  • @LIONTAMER3D
    @LIONTAMER3D Před rokem +5

    He should have been gone years ago, yet the UFC continues to be little more than a testament to Dana's ego & I'm not sure why =/

    • @biscuitboy6250
      @biscuitboy6250 Před rokem +2

      Dana is literally one of the founders, they can't really get rid of him

    • @clkgtr12
      @clkgtr12 Před rokem

      it wouldnt be what it is if he was gone years ago

    • @LIONTAMER3D
      @LIONTAMER3D Před rokem

      @@clkgtr12 100% correct, we are in perfect agreement

    • @clkgtr12
      @clkgtr12 Před rokem

      @@LIONTAMER3D of course even tho we mean different things, i think you mean itd be better without him, i think itd be worse

  • @atiermma
    @atiermma Před rokem +1

    The UFC actually don't control the rankings. If that were the case McGregor and/or Pimblett would be ranked.

  • @azide6172
    @azide6172 Před rokem +2

    It’s almost like it’s more valuable to beat 1 top ranked guy than be on a 10 fight win streak against unranked fighters

    • @kingt0295
      @kingt0295 Před rokem +2

      Yeah the Leon comparison doesn’t make sense repeatedly the UFC tried to set up a number 1 contender fight for him to fight for the belt next but they kept falling through and belal fight ended in a no contest. Leon’s win streak was beating the lower half of the division Ofc they wanted him to have one good win instead of 10 ok ones

  • @boertush
    @boertush Před rokem +1

    Not to mention that popular fighters get to cheat more inside and outside of the ring

  • @woahblackbetty7691
    @woahblackbetty7691 Před rokem +2

    Chandler was an ex bellator champ with a win over Eddie Alvarez. Oliveira had high profile contender fights prior but alway fell short or gave up.

  • @Noobie2k7
    @Noobie2k7 Před rokem +6

    Colby is legit one of the least deserving challengers out there. He's not actually beat a single currently ranked WW, his last 3 wins were against Masvidal (who was never good), Woodley (who'd completely fallen off the planet by then) and Robbie Lawler (who even back in 2019 was way way past his best). He should have to fight against Benil, Burns or maybe even Rakhmanov before he gets another sniff at the title. Maybe even getting wins against atleast 2.

  • @skam8371
    @skam8371 Před rokem +3

    Gotta admit Colby earned that privilege. You gotta remember it's a company first and a martial arts league second.

  • @apogee8149
    @apogee8149 Před rokem +7

    Colby isn’t a big draw at all. I’m so confused as to why he gets preferential treatment.

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +3

      Colby's not a big draw... but Belal and Leon are?

    • @apogee8149
      @apogee8149 Před rokem +3

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen I never even mentioned those guys. Your fanboyism is showing.

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +3

      @@apogee8149 why wouldn't Dana give preferential treatment to a higher ranked fighter that sells more than Belal?

    • @apogee8149
      @apogee8149 Před rokem +7

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen so just give Colby undeserved title shots until he wins? It stalls the division and diminishes what being a UFC champion signifies. Handing out undeserved title shots to big mouth slackers isn’t a sustainable business model.

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem

      @@apogee8149 yes it is. You're not going to stop watching UFC are you?
      Every time something happens UFC fans act like they're boycotting the organization...

  • @HypoLoco
    @HypoLoco Před rokem +2

    More PPV draws= more Privilege

  • @coreymcnulty5125
    @coreymcnulty5125 Před rokem +4

    Love this guys videos

  • @DW-es3iy
    @DW-es3iy Před rokem +2

    Hey TJ, are you going live for the Canelo fight? If you do I’m in there 🔥

    • @NotKimiRaikkonen
      @NotKimiRaikkonen Před rokem +2

      I didn't even realize Canelo's fight was this week... and I like boxing. Who's dropping the ball on promotion over there?

    • @DW-es3iy
      @DW-es3iy Před rokem +1

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen I would blame Eddie Hearn but I don’t think anybody cares for his opponent, John Ryder

    • @hhtptai
      @hhtptai Před rokem

      @@NotKimiRaikkonen sadly if it's not a damn Jake Paul fight, you hear about nothing.

  • @jaliun
    @jaliun Před rokem

    Came at the perfect time!

  • @user-hh1wz4rc8u
    @user-hh1wz4rc8u Před rokem

    I real short and most people have 12 inches on me what are some boxing styles i can use?

  • @ScrapAndRollMMA
    @ScrapAndRollMMA Před rokem

    Great video but one big note, rankings are NOT done by the UFC.If you go to the UFC ranking page at the bottom, you'll see the list of media that votes on the rankings. Essentially, rankings don't matter.The UFC can match make whoever they want.

  • @jonny-6393
    @jonny-6393 Před rokem

    Video idea: why other mma promotions are always In a going out of business sale. After BKFC the president said they needed to do well to stay in business, would make for an interesting video. Thanks!

  • @ki11acam_23
    @ki11acam_23 Před rokem

    Title is genius ngl 😭

  • @jaynavarro6036
    @jaynavarro6036 Před rokem +2

    Tapology has the closest thing to a worldwide rankings data base. Check the top 15 of each division and you will see how its practically the same as the UFCs in most divisions.
    Also in boxing you can pretty much pay a fine a fight whoever you want as long as promoters agree.
    I hate the boxing comparison as both systems are broken but different.

  • @bitmattob6368
    @bitmattob6368 Před rokem +2

    Jon Jones got to fight Gane for the title dispite the fact that he had been out for 3 years and he had never fought in the heavyweight division, Dana White privilege all day

  • @KanyeWestLyricalGenius
    @KanyeWestLyricalGenius Před 7 měsíci

    Belal was at my brother's birthday party. Its really strange finding out your brother is friends with UFC fighters as a fan and you had no idea.

  • @cummerchant542
    @cummerchant542 Před rokem

    What was chandler doing before ufc?

    • @Bsznmsc
      @Bsznmsc Před rokem +1

      He fought with bellator

  • @erikreddington461
    @erikreddington461 Před rokem +1

    I was gonna say each fighter is different or that Dana White isn't a match maker. Now I'm on the fence. There are examples of the opposite but I think more so in favor of it being true. Grapplers always have harder time. Khabib didn't get title shot in forever. Jon Jones, 3rd fight.

  • @susmit7080
    @susmit7080 Před rokem +1

    Dana 'White' Privilege LMAO 😂

  • @RaulFlores-ge7uh
    @RaulFlores-ge7uh Před rokem

    I think the most important question is who does TJ wanna honestly see fight leon colby or belal👀👀

  • @smartperson325
    @smartperson325 Před rokem +1

    UFCs rankings are messed up. They just need a rule that if you win a fight you take the other person's spot or move up 3 spots if you beat a ranked opponent so there is still incentive to fight someone lower ranked than you. Also the loser moves down 3 spots regardless of if it's a title fight or even if they are the champ. Also inactivity for over a certain amount of time should move fighters down the rankings and eventually removed. The lack of system is a problem Colby shouldn't be top 5 or even 10 and khamzat, Belal and Gilbert should be top 3.

  • @christinalove8223
    @christinalove8223 Před rokem +1

    Dana white privilege exists, but Leon didn’t fight for 2 years and received a title fight.

  • @Cristian-de9iu
    @Cristian-de9iu Před rokem +5

    Dana White privilege gave GPS the belt instead Romero 😢

    • @RickyBobby42069
      @RickyBobby42069 Před rokem +3

      Thank god it wasn't maps

    • @thenedsmmachannel8970
      @thenedsmmachannel8970 Před rokem

      Yeah bisping vs gsp is being held off cause they're injured but Bobby knuckles vs Romero is happening with the glorified number 1 contender spot.... so sad Whittaker or Romero didn't get to fight either one of those

  • @charlietoombs9533
    @charlietoombs9533 Před rokem

    If UFC had a president like Roger goodell the sky would be the limit.

  • @kingquezy8037
    @kingquezy8037 Před rokem

    This video reminds me of “The Fighting Business” channel vid lol

  • @Lospollos24
    @Lospollos24 Před rokem +3

    Chandler was a champion though give my man respect

  • @logout7654
    @logout7654 Před rokem +2

    To be fair Covington would stomp edwards so he’s the one who should have the belt because he is the pfp in the weight class

    • @phucc5907
      @phucc5907 Před rokem

      couldnt even finish journeyman bumvidal and leon sent colbys father to the shadowrealm😂 stfu u dont know what ur even saying😂

  • @josiahjones5883
    @josiahjones5883 Před rokem +1

    Babe wake up TJloves fights just posted(she doesn’t exist)

  • @artm6022
    @artm6022 Před rokem +9

    I want a storyline where Colby is champion and the whole organization will want his head. That sells PPVs

    • @aidanwatson7548
      @aidanwatson7548 Před rokem

      exactly why he should be next, if gilbert wins this weekend i think he should take over colbys shot as he’s an active and entertaining fighter, whereas Belal is so boring and an absolute crybaby and if he wins i think he needs a fight against colby to go for no1 contender

  • @georgeking3218
    @georgeking3218 Před 8 měsíci

    My understanding is that the term, "Dana White Privilege". Was originated by Rampage Jackson, years before Tony F. brought it up at that press conference.