The Failed MMA Career of Greg Hardy Its Not Cagefighting 2024-01-24 | When Greg Hardy signed for the UFC in 2018 he did so as one of it's most controversial fighters. We look at the NFL star's turbulent and ultimately fruitless tenure in the Octagon.#INC #UFC #greghardy Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Improbable Rise of Sean Strickland Its Not Cagefighting 2024-01-10 | From his bizarre trash talk to a career-threatening motorcycle crash, nothing has ever been straightforward with Sean Strickland. We take a look at how the UFC's strangest fighter became its most unlikely champion.#INC #UFC #seanstrickland Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Worst UFC Fighters of the Apex Era Its Not Cagefighting 2023-12-27 | When the UFC began hosting events from its Apex performance institute many fans believe there's been a drop in the quality of fighters entering the promotion. We look at some of the most maligned fighters to grace the Octagon since the first Apex card in April 2020.#INC #UFC #UFCApexSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Gracie Familys Worst Moments Its Not Cagefighting 2023-12-06 | The Gracies are considered MMA's most important families, but their failure to evolve has seen their standing take a hit among fans. We look at the fights, scandals and controversies the first family of MMA want you to forget.#INC #UFC #GracieSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
UFC Stars who Flopped in the PFL Its Not Cagefighting 2023-11-22 | The promise of a million dollar cash prize has seen several UFC stars move to the PFL in recent years, but it's been the bigger names that have found the transition hardest. We look at the high profile faces that found the grass wasn't greener on the other side.#INC #UFC #PFLSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Ten Greatest Madison Square Garden Fights Its Not Cagefighting 2023-11-01 | Since it's first event in 2016, the UFC's annual Madison Square Garden card has become one of the company's biggest marquee shows. We count down some of the greatest matches to take place in the fabled arena; from all-action wars to historic title fights.#INC #UFC #MSGSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Ramzan Kadyrov: The MMA Warlord Its Not Cagefighting 2023-10-11 | Since becoming Head of the Chechen Republic in 2007, Ramzan Kadyrov has used MMA as a means of emboldening his oppressive regime. This video looks at Kadyrov's connections with the sport, and how his continued involvement could soon threaten the UFC.#INC #UFC #Kadyrov Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The WFA: Night Club Meets Fight Club Its Not Cagefighting 2023-10-04 | Before purchasing the UFC in 2001, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta almost invested in an upstart promotion from Las Vegas. We look at a company that attempted to combine MMA with the glitz and glamour of Vegas' night scene, with predictably disastrous results...#INC #MMA #WFASupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
What Happened to Gray Maynard? Its Not Cagefighting 2023-09-27 | In 2010 Gray Maynard was an unbeaten powerhouse on the cusp of UFC gold, before two of the greatest fights of all time sent his career into a terminal decline. We look at how MMA's "bully" quickly became a victim.#INC #MMA #GrayMaynardSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Faber Gets A Kicking | WEC 48 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-09-17 | WEC's only PPV is regarded as one of the company's greatest ever cards, as Jose Aldo put on a striking clinic against former champion Urijah Faber. Plus, Benson Henderson takes on Donald Cerrone in an eagerly anticipated rematch. #INC #MMA #WEC48 #retroreview Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Remembering Evan Tanner Its Not Cagefighting 2023-09-13 | September 2023 marks the 15th anniversary of the passing of former Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner. We celebrate the fighter's unlikely rise from learning the sport through instructional videos to a UFC title.#INC #MMA #EvanTannerSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Five Greatest Hawaiian MMA Fighters Its Not Cagefighting 2023-08-23 | Hawaii is often stereotyped for its laid-back culture, so it may surprise you to learn the island is home to some of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. We take a look at the biggest stars to emerge from the aloha state.#INC #MMA #hawaii Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Gina Caranos Complex Legacy Its Not Cagefighting 2023-08-06 | Was Gina Carano an MMA trailblazer or someone who happened to be in the right place at the right time? We look at the career of one of the most important and divisive fighters in the sport's history.#INC #MMA #ginacarano Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Fedor: The Bellator Years Its Not Cagefighting 2023-07-30 | Six years after his ill-fated run in Strikeforce, Fedor Emilianenko made another attempt to break America by signing for Bellator. Would it prove a worthy final chapter for the MMA legend's career?#INC #ItsNotCagefighting #MMA #mixedmartialarts #fedoremelianenko #bellator Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Ali vs Inoki: The Genesis of MMA Its Not Cagefighting 2023-07-19 | In 1976 Antonio Inoki challenged boxing legend Muhammad Ali to a Boxing vs Wrestling super-fight. We take a look at one of the biggest, most influential and farcical matches in combat sports history.#INC #MMA #MuhammadAli #AntonioInokiSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Is Frankie Edgar MMAs Rocky? | UFC 125 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-07-12 | A big thank you to Tony Ramirez who requested this video on Patreon.Frankie Edgar has long been considered MMA's answer to Rocky Balboa, and no fight showcases this better then his war with Gray Maynard from 2011. Joe recaps one of the greatest fights of all time, as well as a stacked undercard including Brian Stann, Chris Leben and Nate Diaz. #INC #MMA #UFC125 #retroreview Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Biggest Pyrrhic Victories in MMA Its Not Cagefighting 2023-07-02 | A Pyrrhic Victory is a victory that inflicts such a devastating toll on the victor that it's tantamount to defeat. We look at the fighters who went beyond the limit in pursuit of a win... but paid a heavy price in the process.#INC #UFC #MMA #PyrrhicVictorySupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
When Mexico Took Over the UFC Its Not Cagefighting 2023-06-25 | It had long been Dana White's ambition for the UFC to have a Mexican world champion. We look at the ten-year journey that led to three Mexican fighters being crowned in the first three months of 2023.#inc #itsnotcagefighting #MMA #mixedmartialarts #mexicoSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Worst Kim Winslow Moments Its Not Cagefighting 2023-06-11 | Kim Winslow made history as the first woman to referee a UFC fight, but being first to do something doesn't always make you best. We look at the fights and moment the first lady of officiating will want you to forget.#INC #ItsNotCagefighting #MMA #mixedmartialarts #KimWinslowSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Five Worst Ultimate Fighter Winners Its Not Cagefighting 2023-05-31 | Winning The Ultimate Fighter is a stepping stone for several UFC Champions and Hall of Famers, but post-show success isn't always guaranteed. We look at the victorious TUF alum the UFC want you to forget.#INC #ItsNotCagefighting #MMA #mixedmartialarts #TheUltimateFighter #TUFSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Bully Beatdown: The MMA Game Show Its Not Cagefighting 2023-05-21 | In 2009 MTV capitalized on MMA's boom in popularity with the reality game-show Bully Beatdown. We look at the show's history and how it turned its eccentric host into one of the sport's biggest stars.#INC #ItsNotCagefighting #MMA #mixedmartialarts #BullyBeatdownSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Failed UFC Reebok Deal Its Not Cagefighting 2023-05-10 | In 2015 the UFC announced a landmark merchandising deal with sportswear firm Reebok. We take a look at the company's six-year tenure and why many consider it the UFC's biggest ever mistake.#inc #mma #ufc #reebokSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Cejudo Becomes Triple C | Eye Isnt Bulletproof | UFC 238 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-05-03 | Having already claimed UFC and Olympic gold, Henry Cejudo bid for MMA immortality when he took on Marlon Moraes for the vacant bantamweight title. Plus, one of the greatest knockouts of all time courtesy of Valentina Shevchenko. Joe Neal looks back at a memorable night from Chicago in 2019.#INC #MMA #UFC238 #retroreview Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Stephan Bonnar: The Man Who Saved The UFC Its Not Cagefighting 2023-04-26 | 18 years after the fight that made him a star we celebrate the career of the late Stephan Bonnar; whose match with Forrest Griffin at the Ultimate Fighter finale is considered one of the most important in MMA history.#inc #mma #ufc #StephanBonnarSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Worst Rematches In MMA Its Not Cagefighting 2023-04-12 | It's become commonplace for MMA promotions to re-run their biggest and most exciting fights. In this video however we look at the MMA sequels fans and company brass want you to forget.#inc #mma #ufc #rematch Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Prides Greatest Event? | Pride 33 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-04-05 | Pride's penultimate MMA card is widely considered one of their best. Featuring Nick Diaz's war with Takanori Gomi, one of the biggest upsets of all time and a history-making performance from Dan Henderson. Joe Neal looks back on an epic night in Las Vegas.#INC #MMA #Pride33 #retroreview Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
What Happened to Marlon Moraes? Its Not Cagefighting 2023-03-29 | Marlon Moraes emerged from nowhere to become the UFC's most feared knockout artist... and left just as quickly as he arrived. We take a look at how MMA's magic man lost his golden touch.#INC #MMA #MarlonMoraesSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Jones Gets Himself Some Fans | UFC 140 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-03-22 | In the embryonic stages of his Light Heavyweight title reign, Jon Jones faced questions over his sustainability as champion. The youngster looked to answer those critics when he took on Lyoto Machida in his second title defence. Plus, one of the greatest submissions of all time courtesy of Frank Mir.#INC #MMA #retroreview #ufc140Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Brock Lesnar: The UFC Years Its Not Cagefighting 2023-03-15 | Raw talent or over-pushed novelty? You decide as we take a look back at the MMA career of pro-wrestling superstar Brock Lesnar.#INC #MMA #brocklesnar Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Rise and Fall of the IFL Its Not Cagefighting 2023-03-08 | What happens when you try and turn MMA into a team sport? You get one of MMA's most notorious failed promotions. Today we look at the short-lived International Fight League, and how it went from legitimate UFC competitor to out-of-business in three years.#INC #MMA #IFL #InternationalFightLeagueSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Unlikely Rise of Larissa Pacheco Its Not Cagefighting 2023-03-01 | How did Larissa Pacheco go from two-time UFC reject to one of the baddest women on the planet? Today we look at one of MMA's biggest career turnarounds of recent years.#INC #MMA #LarissaPachecoSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Ten Biggest Jon Jones Scandals Its Not Cagefighting 2023-02-22 | Jon Jones is considered one of the greatest fighters in MMA history... and one of the most controversial. Today we look at the scandals which have plagued the fighter during his career, from failed drug tests to getting an entire event cancelled.#INC #MMA #jonjones Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
UFC in MSG | Conor Makes History | UFC 205 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-02-08 | In 2016 New York became the final state to legalize Mixed Martial Arts, and the UFC celebrated the occasion with one of their biggest cards of all time. Joe Neal looks back at an epic night from Madison Square Garden, where a certain Conor McGregor made UFC history...#INC #MMA #retroreview #ufc205 Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
MMAs Forgotten Double Champions Its Not Cagefighting 2023-02-01 | Holding titles in two weight classes is the in-vogue accomplishment in MMA. Today we look at the fighters who achieved this honour, but never got the kudos they deserved.#INC #MMA #doublechamp Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Famous Fighters you never knew Fought in Strikeforce Its Not Cagefighting 2023-01-25 | Strikeforce played host to some of MMA's biggest stars in it's short history. Today we look at the legendary fighters whose time in California is far less remembered.#INC #MMA #Strikeforce Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Aldo’s Toughest Test | UFC 179 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-01-18 | Jose Aldo's featherweight title reign saw him beat a who's who of division greats, but it was a familiar face that provided his biggest test. Joe Neal looks back at what many consider one of the UFC's greatest title fights.#INC #MMA #retroreview #ufc179Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Who Saved the UFC Flyweight Division? Its Not Cagefighting 2023-01-11 | In 2018 the UFC were on the verge of axing their maligned Flyweight division. Today we look at how luck, fresh talent and one of the sport's greatest trilogies saved the class from the chopping block.#INC #MMA #UFC #flyweight Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Weidman Catches The Spider | UFC 162 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2023-01-04 | By 2013 Anderson Silva was considered the greatest fighter of all time, until unbeaten rookie Chris Weidman turned the MMA world on it's head. Joe Neal looks back at one of the sport's biggest changing of the guard moments.#INC #MMA #retroreview #ufc162Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Rizins Biggest Freak Show Fights Its Not Cagefighting 2022-12-28 | Rizin MMA was formed in 2015 as a spiritual successor to Pride Fighting Championships. Today we look at some of the most absurd matches the company have hosted in it's seven year tenure.#INC #MMA #rizin Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Remembering Rumble Johnson Its Not Cagefighting 2022-12-21 | On the 13th of November 2022 the MMA world said goodbye to UFC and Bellator veteran Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Today we look at the career of a man once considered one of the most feared fighters in the sport's history.#INC #UFC #MMA #Rumble Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Askar Mozharov: The Fake Record Fraud Its Not Cagefighting 2022-12-14 | At the start of 2022 Askar Mozharov was a regional prospect preparing for his UFC debut. What followed was a tale of lies and deception that made him one of the biggest figures of ridicule in the sport.#INC #UFC #AskarMozharov #FakeRecordSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Iceman Cometh | UFC 47 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2022-12-07 | One of the most famous feuds in UFC history starts it's first chapter, as Chuck Liddell takes on friend turned foe Tito Ortiz in one of the biggest fights of the pre-TUF era. Plus, Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler square off in a battle of future MMA legends.#INC #MMA #retroreview #ufc47Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
What Happened to Aspen Ladd? Its Not Cagefighting 2022-11-23 | Aspen Ladd was once touted as one of the biggest prospects of Women's MMA's post-Rousey era. Today we look at how injuries and poor-discipline led to her being axed by the UFC. #inc #mma #aspenladd Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Kickboxers Who Flopped In MMA Its Not Cagefighting 2022-11-16 | Kickboxing is one of the most successful bases for MMA, but today we look at some 8oz legends whose transition to the sport proved harder than expected.#inc #mma #kickboxing Support the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
Three Title Changes In One Night | UFC 217 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2022-11-09 | The UFC's second visit to Madison Square Garden was an event worthy of the occasion, featuring three title fights and the return of an MMA legend. Joe Neal looks back at what many consider the greatest UFC PPV of all time.#INC #MMA #retroreview #ufc217 Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Ten Forgotten UFC Main Eventers Its Not Cagefighting 2022-11-02 | Headlining a UFC card is seen as the moment a fighter has reached the sport's top level, but today we look at ten bizarre, forgotten or obscure names to get the main event treatment over the past 30 years.#INC #UFC #MMASupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
History of the UFC Superfight Belt Its Not Cagefighting 2022-10-26 | There was once a time the UFC had just one champion and one title; The UFC Superfight Championship. Today we look at the centerpiece of MMA's most controversial era.#INC #UFC #MMASupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
A Bantamweight Grudge Match | Mighty Mouse Dethroned | UFC 227 Retro Review Its Not Cagefighting 2022-10-19 | Joe Neal returns to cast a critical eye on UFC 227, where TJ Dillashaw took on former champion Cody Garbrandt in an eagerly anticipated rematch. Plus, Demetrious Johnson defends his Flyweight title against a pre Triple-C Henry Cejudo.#INC #MMA #retroreview Support the channel at: https://www.Patreon.com/ItsNotCagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefightingSupport our narrator Joe at https://www.Twitter.com/LocoJoe7See more of Joe at https://www.YouTube.com/INC-Live
Rory MacDonald: The Bellator Years Its Not Cagefighting 2022-10-12 | The UFC surprised many in 2016 when it axed former title challenger Rory MacDonald. After a bizarre and underwhelming run in Bellator did the company make the right decision?#INC #RoryMacDonald #BellatorSupport the channel at patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/INCagefighting
The Rise and Fall of BAMMA Its Not Cagefighting 2022-09-28 | BAMMA was formed in 2009 with the aim of taking Cage Rage's place as Britain's biggest MMA promotion. A combination of sleaze, stunt casting and broken promises saw it go the way of it's predecessor.Support the channel at: patreon.com/itsnotcagefightingFollow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/INCagefighting#inc #mma #bamma
