We take a look at some of the most memorable moments from the second half of 2021. From the trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor to one of the biggest upsets in UFC title fight history to end the year.
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Chandler is a madman, hasn’t had a boring fight so far
Thats why ufc payed the big bucks lol he wasn't free 😂
And Gaethje has ???
I honestly hate it so much when people say that Chandlers overrated bc he’s 1-2 in the UFC. Yet look at the names he’s fought! Those are not easy at all. Chandlers gonna have a good career in the UFC and these basic UFC fans better start seeing that
Impossible not to enjoy a Chandler fight, dude is a classic warrior
@@blessembreaks yes
Its crazy how Volk survived that choke by Ortega, he pounced on that neck so damn quick... Incredible by both
Such a great fight in all levels truly showing the real meaning in mixed martial arts.
Like a Bear trap, can't wait to see either guy fight again soon
You ain't lying!! Usually you'll see people have to make adjustments in cinching a guillotine up that tight, but Ortega had it locked in tight as can be from the drop.
And his right arm was trapped at first and somehow got out of it
And how Volkanovski was still happy to keep the fight on the ground and beat him up. So many people woulda been yelling for him to stand up but Volk was possessed
Volk getting out of Oretega's guillotine and triangle was INSANE. I've never seen a fighter get out of a submission that deep let alone 2 of them in the same round. Any other man on earth would have tapped or went out. Those guys have IRL breath holding buffs from all the surfing they do, I swear.
Both chokes cut off arterial supply of oxygenated blood to the brain. Not breathing. He survived because Ortega was exhausted & because Alex kept squirming & angling to keep at least a little blood getting through.
even more impressive considering how much of a BJJ ninja Ortega is, freaking unbelievable
Volk lotioned up his scalp to provide the superslick head escapes that he needed ;)
1. Volk used to hold the weight in the heavyweight category. His blood vessels, body construction is superior and allows for an infinite gas tank. 2. His neck is short, similar to Yoel Romero. You can't sub someone without a neck. 3. T City was too tired. He took too many hits before.
yeh
Michael Chandler is the people's fighters..thank you mike for entertaining us the fans what an old skool brawl that was..the whole time my hands and toes curls up while watching that fight..one of my favorite didn't disappoint
What a year for the UFC, so grateful to be able to witness all of this
so grateful to witness it for free 🙏🙏
@@murkythunder thats fucking illegal
@@murkythunder he's right here Dana
not grateful for the corona virus
This is the golden age, 10 yrs from now we will all be nostalgic of these moments
Just shows how good of a year 2021 was for the UFC. They literally had to make 2 videos because there were so many memorable moments.
@UCFWCMXJkdP6QEjO3TnYCXBA wasn't that fight in part one of this video? This part 2
UFC is growing tremendously bro
Charles Oliveira vs Dustin poirier?
@@vincentkennedymcmahon.2.9b4 it brings a tear to my eye to see how much the sport has grown
I used to think MMA was inhuman or "like fighting dogs in a cage", after the years my mind has changed way lot, love the honor, technique, dedication and SOUL put into this sport, greetings from Costa Rica ya all!
Boxing is dangerous. They let fighters stand again after they get knocked down. Brain damage soon takes over when they are in 50's
Yes it has changed its image ,cos their is no more amatuer rookie fighters but all experienced fighters thank to goats like anderson silva jon jones etc
mae eres de costa rica, que tal y que parte?
It's still political and crooked as fuck. It's just mainstream. Dana white did what Vince McMahon did with the WWE except wrestling has historically been a popular pass time on television until recently
That fight between Gaethje and Chandler was phenomenal. It looked like each fighter was charging up for every single punch! GD!
Chandler might be 1-2 but hes had 3 classic fights and easily one of the best first years in ufc history
He may have lost in the octagon but he won with the fans
My God I'd hate to be so close minded after 15 lobotomies as to think some dwarf who came over from Bellator had one of the greatest years in UFC history. FFS
"I'm here for a good time, not for a long time" and he did, respect to chandler
@@brandonthompson5796 but he did. Who had 3 great performance like he did, in their first 3 fights?
@@ep3578 against top contenders and the champ to boot? Yeah i don't know what that guy is talking about 🤦♂️
Gaethje Vs Chandler was madness, and that soundtrack made it even more hype
Chandler is over hyped. Justin was playing with his food
And Volks escapes from the Ortega fight 😧
@@melancholymartialarts7095 mad chins alllll day
@@BigOunce___ that 1 min of the 3rd round was better than most 5round fights 🤌🏽
@@melancholymartialarts7095 get out of here. Dude is master class had Justin tired the whole time not that I'm taking ANYTHING away from Justin. Both are warriors on a level playing field.
Respect to the UFC for still givin the fans consistent great fights during the pandemic where other organizations have failed completly.
Glover is an inspiration to us 40 + years.We salute 👏 💯
Nunes kept her hands down and kept her head still. She's so used to dominating with her power she completely forgot about defensive fundamentals
When underestimating your opponent and letting your ego get in the way goes horribly wrong.
“Victory has defeated you “ - Tom hardy somewhere probably
She remembered me when Ronda rousey forgot how to fight hahaahah
Rigged fight bro
She gassed aswell, lost her champ mindset imo
so impressed with pena, she really did everything right against all odds
AGAINST ALL ODDS!
Rigged get over
@@vincentkennedymcmahon.2.9b4 YEAH THAT CHOKE IS JUST TOO SUS
It seems like it wasn't too hard with Nunes trying desperately to beat up Pena's fists with her face. The finish was definitly questionable. I really don't see why people are so hyped about that fight.
509 🌲 peña showed she’s a warrior
10:34 love how trevor in the backround smiling all the way through the action even in Gaethje's bad moments
Lol he's a bad man .. definitely coach of the year ..
@@Yeahitsme101 no doubt
3:05 this guy is an internet meme for life "Doctor stoppage" wtf do you want? You couldn't even get up
DOCTOR STOPEGED
There was no checc!! 🤣✌️
@Jake Paul is 🗑 na Conor was getting brutalized no need for a 4th fight shouldn't have had a 3rd imo he got be soundly in the second
@Jake Paul is 🗑 jake Paul is good
@Jake Paul is 🗑 can he win a fight first
Can’t believe the Chandler Gaethje fight went the full 15 minutes. Absolutely absurd. Went bananaland!
Very absurd. Chandler’s leg was done. I’m surprised he was able to stand.
It was the real fight version of a wrestling match, the fans wowing every move (rightfully so) and these both absolute madmen not backing down made this one of the best fights in ufc history
That fight took years off both their lives lmao
When he stood up after getting dropped. it looked like the scene from Dr Strange where he dreamwalk into his other body
I'd have liked to see 5 rounds but eh..
When we saw Chandler vs Gaethje , we saw two spirits fighting in human bodies. I get goosebumps watching that fight over and over again.
What a year it’s been!!! Congrats UFC
When do we start talking about best years in UFC history? Gaethje v Chandler, Holloway v Rodriguez, Covington v Usman 2, Sandhagen v Yan; more I can’t think of right now… plus all the underdog champs: Texeira, Moreno, Peña and Oliveira. Killer year
This is gonna sound corny but with all the new fans that came In and all the stars that are being born , McGregor as a champ or even if he wins Is gonna elevate the ufc to a whole new level
@@n1troz_ mark my words conor will never be champ again
@@MrPrevision do you think he will get the title shot over gaethje?
@@seanhickey1999 no he needs to win a big fight first
@@MrPrevision idk by the way Dana and Charles have been talking about Conor lately I think he very much could get the next shot
Volkanovski showed why he’s a UFC champion in that main event. Also that was a TUF coaches fight, makes it even better. Who the hell survives that many deadly choke attempts and still manages to beat someone’s face in? Beaten to a pulp with what looked like fractured bones in Ortegas face. Brilliant MMA performance all around. Felder said “He’s a savage, man”. And he is. He and Izzy got the best coach in the game right now. Alexander Volkanovski FOTY UFC 266 hall of fame fight for sure
He is an incredible champ! Beast
It was frustrating over the past year reading all the comments from die-hard Holloway fans salty over the second fight who disregarded Volkanovski as a paper champion, and had total disregard for his skillset. This was a real middle-finger to the doubters who thought Volk was a champion in name only and I'm glad he's getting the respect he deserves.
Volk and Izzy don’t have the same coach?
@@r6shorts. same gym they’re from
@@awex7 Not Volks main gym. He mainly trains in Australia and just goes to City Kickboxing or Tiger to polish up his game. They're all great tho.
The break in Anik's voice and Glover gets the job done. Goosebumps.
The fights were so great this year thank you fighter's and I hope all of you will get the money you so deserve
Pat Barry not caring at all about Pena vs Nunes and rose rubbing his bald head was hilarious 🤣🤣
😂😂 looks like he lost some money on that tbh
You're wrong Pat is busy texting the result to his Mom who is a solid Pena fan...
GSP is the real GOAT 1. 20 UFC wins 2. 13 title fight wins 3. 9 consecutive defenses in the most stacked division at the time 4. multiple weight champion 5. 33 consecutive rounds won 6. most UFC champions ever defeated 7. most takedowns ever landed 8. most control time 9. longest overall time as a champion 10. NEVER failed a drug test for PEDs unlike Silva and Jones whom have failed multiple drug tests GSP has the most well rounded and accomplished resume in MMA history. He did it CLEAN.
Couldn’t have said it better
Fair enough, but this isn't really the topic of the video
I think you are in the wrong video fam
@@janibekfuturetop5p4p6 🤣
Plus coming back from ACL injury now I believe it's true gsp man he's the man bro I remember seeing him debut
Thank You!! 2021 was a great year of fights in the UFC octagon
I forgot how crazy Gaethje vs Chandler was. Fight of the decade. Wow!!! And also… I forgot how Poirier was beating the crap outta McGregor.
Ok not fight of the decade wtf
Yes ...
Casual cringe
@@tf4151 what’s your fight of the decade?
It’s my first year of watching all live events instead of catching highlights and I’m so glad I picked this year to get into the sport properly. I’m still genuinely shocked at the amount of brilliant fight cards, hopefully the next year picks up right where this year ended.
Fr a great year to be a new fan
@@afkaustin agreed.
Same
Well you're in luck, this weekend is gonna be good
The editor made Dustin look like a million bucks. Normally in these types of videos they really like to put a shine on Conor.
Someone at ufc headquarters is reading the room and realizing how much of a joke Conor's becoming
Lol sounds like you just pay too much attention to mcgregor
McGregor's a joke. Can't KO even an old man in a bar with a lousy sucker punch. Everyone in the division sees him as a golden piggy bank, and not as a fighter.
But he will never be a champ.
More like they showed how the fight went, conor didn’t have any highlights to show LMAO
Greatest sport in the world, much love and respect for all fighters 🙏
What a year !! Can't stop watching it
What an amazing year for The UFC!! Moreno beating Figi, Glover attaining gold at 42 years of age, Volk vs Ortega, Gaethje vs Chandler, Oliveira's Olive ERA, Peña being Nunes' Big Sister, etc.
Can’t forget Usman vs Covington 2! 😁also I love “Oliveira’s Olive ERA.” 😂
yea yo
Holloway vs Yair fight too
@@pokemonovice9758 so many good fights man
”Big sister” stfu right there
Hearing Dan scream at 4:43 is brutal, that kimura was nasty.
Kimura's are no joke. If you don't tap to one you will break your shoulder. On a sidenote seeing Islam finishing Dan so quickly was satisfying to all those idiot doubters who thought he was an overrated hype-train.
I was at the gym doing cardio during/watching the Glover - Jan fight and man, just like DC I was starting to tear up out of excitement for Glover winning.
I’ve only just started watching ufc but I have been thoroughly entertained. I’ve watched all of this years fights and now I’m starting to watch the classics, 20 odd years of entertainment. It’s superb
Go watch lyoto machidas reign Shogun Nick Diaz Anderson silva Gsp Heavy weight back when Brock was champion then go from there Those are some of the fighters that revolutionized mma
Watching Volk get almost choked out, escapes, then just starts ground and pounding Ortega with no break. The dude is a straight Terminator.
Lol he big bothered Ortega
Why Yan-Cory isn't here? The most technical fight in UFC history. But you have TUF with no names. Really?
It’s honestly stupid they left it out. It was foty imo
Tuf was a clown show.
TUF is a massive money maker for the UFC. They have to rep it
most technical fight in ufc history? come on bro... cruz tj is clearly by far the most technical fight in mma history then probably jon vs dc 2
@@jadonplox He probably meant ONE of the most technical fights in UFC history
Peña with the Diaz quote! 🔥
Watching people reach their dreams is emotional!
Every time I see that right-hand hook by Gaethje I'm in complete disbelief that he didn't end it there. That was one of the best 3 round fights I've seen in a while.
Genuinely happy for Peña also that Justin vs Mike fight was madness
6:20 man I love when Anik gets so passionate everytime someone fulfills their dreams!
😅
Outstanding Year. Kudos to the fighters and the UFC.
The most amazing thing for me with Conor's leg break was that he wasn't screaming in agony like Weidman and Silva were.
Amazing considering that Dustin delivered punches for several seconds after the break and the foot is just bouncing up and down.
Wasn't as bad
The most amazing thing WAS Conor breaking his leg
@Origin how do you know?
Wasn’t as bad and he screamed initially go back and watch it. Weidman and Silva were on a whole different level, and you make it sound like they cried like girls or something. It’s crazy how much you guys ride Conor after what a pos he turned out to be lol
It’s crazy to think how not a single Champ in 2020 was dethroned (you had Cejudo, Khabib, and Jones vacate) and now you look at the state of things after this year. Unreal.
It's crazy how wrong you are
Who the fuck is that guy?^
@@flipf615 are you dense
@@Andrew-pm9vv overweight and unathletic you are
@@flipf615 no that's just you, and you're wrong
I hope 2022 can be as good like this one.
2021 was incredible
Of all these The Pena vs Nunes upset is the most rewatchable of all, I almost broke my jaw watching that live, couldn't believe my fcking eyes and still feels crazy to me.
Many are still trying to wrap their heads around the fact that Nunes lost to Pena.
Conor: bring on your ground game Dustin: proper 12 elbows to the face
I love how glover reacted towards Yan. Those guys have tons of respect for each other
2021 was another f*** crazy year man!! thanks UFC
Everytime I watch Volko get outa those sub attempts by Ortega,the more impressive it is..TRUE HEART👊
That smile connor had when he was down there then got rocked twice that grin went away pretty quickly 🤣😂
he didn’t get rocked once in the fight lol
@@sleeaap 2.12 he cracks him in the heads with an elbow lol
@@JasonFolk07 where’s him being rocked lmao
@@sleeaap your blind dude 🤣
@@sleeaap he rocked him on the feet with a left hand and conor went in for the clinch....
What a crazy year that was so many legendary fights
Fantastic review.
That was indeed one of the best title fight round I have ever seen.
Which one
@@melancholymartialarts7095 he means glover vs jan
@@melancholymartialarts7095 Round 3 of Volk vs Ortega
9:46 Trevor Wittmans face lol
All I can say is " Fckn Goosebumps" from start to finish of this video. Ty UFC for taking it to next level.
So many crazy moments. Wow
How you leave out yan vs sandhagen?
Crazy how they just causally skipped over yan and Cory as if that wasn’t one of the best fights of the year
@HGB 1 L
2:14 Herb Dean admiring Porier's glove that's being held by Gonner Mcnuttin
Awesome work 🔥
"First one to shoots a dusty bitch!" *Conor clinches up first* "He's leaving on a stretcher!" *leaves on stretcher* Mystic Mac at it again
I PREDICT THESE TINGS
2022 is literally the year of the Wolf 💯
Best year yet
Volko vs Ortega is my pick for FOTY, getting out from not one, but TWO Fully locked submissions Was just amazing
Q COMBATE TAN FUERTE D ESTOS 2S GLADIADORES Q CORAJE Q FUERZA.Y Q RESPETO Y ADMIRACION AL DEPORTE D LAS REJAS.
Ahora besalos
@@jajastyle09 I'm sure their women did that for them.. Translate this - your comment is stupid, absolutely uncalled for, too What were you trying to say? That the OP (original poster) is gay? That he should "kiss them" not even funny 🤔
They should have replaced the TUF contestants part with Holloway vs Rodriguez
At 9:12 I love how the ref is relaxed then the fight picks up and his whole demeanor changes he was focused and ready that’s a real professional love that dude and herb dean
Mike Beltran is a real one bro hate the people who made him cut off his awesome beard
The greatest year in the history of Mixed Martial Arts, 2021🔥
The new year of 2022 kicks off with a banger too! The Ngannou vs Gane Heavyweight title fight! What a great year 2021 was for the UFC though!
Oh my my.....Chandler loss the fight but he was incredible......and respect for opponent won my heart..... ❤️❤️❤️....Love from India for Chandler.....
Still don't KNOW how Alexander Volcanovsky got out of both those submissions, the first one was TIGHT and the triangle was even tighter... Damn
I don’t know how it can get better than this year! I N S A N E .
One thing I've learned over the years is that it always gets better. Best part is we just dont know how yet
@@StreetBuddhist Chimaev bags the nigerian at 170 then goes up to bag the nigerian at 185
@@burgerkang3249 Keep dreaming hater. Will never happen.
Watching him balled up getting pummeled never gets old... Come On 2022!!!!
Tha jab from Pena is the best I've ever seen.
Alex showed why he's the champ with those submission defenses. That man is champion on pure grit
Probably the UFC's best year of all time honestly.
Mis respetos para volkanosky siempre a mostrado un nivel y una perseverancia muy grande no se rinde con nada. Que enano más temible
Haha i finally decided to translate your comment and nearly died laughing from "what a fearsome dwarf"
This year was straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Oh my god that Peña Núñez fight was ridiculous… just seeing that is so inspiring! Motivating!
I like how McDipshit had to clarify multiple times that it was a "Dr stoppage!" Whatever makes you feel better buddy but we all know you would have lost regardless! 🤣
we don’t all know that
@@sleeaap Conor was getting pieced up like a dart board before the leg broke... I'm well aware anything can happen to change the outcome of a fight but assuming this particular fight went all the way to end bell and stayed true to the course it was on up to that point, I feel like it's safe to say DP would have got his hand raised
@@that1guy899 such a stupid statement lmao that’s like saying conor was gonna win the first rematch since he was piecing porier up in the first round
@@sleeaap that guy a clown that “mcdipshit” gave him out. Lol
@@sleeaap he got completed outclassed on the feet and on the ground in his most dangerous round. What were u seeing that makes u think he still had a shot lmfao
Chandler did more showboating than technique. He gets hit way too much
He was out of gas , I wish we could’ve seen prime chandler in the UFC he’s a stud
This is part 2? How good was part 1? Wow 👍🏼
The highlight 🔥
Rip Betty white
Wow what a year, so many great fights. Nobody can take anything from Michael Chandler, win, lose or draw, he's a fierce competitor.
Thats no competitor. Thats a gladiator.
Last fight was crazy😧
the left hook by texeira is pure pure train with poatan pereira
I love how Dustin yelled at McGregor to shut the f*** up ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
No Yan vs Cory?** Respectfully, those TUF fights were not that great. Yan vs cody was a top 5 fight this year
Cory*
I assume there'll be a part 3 of these videos
Seeing rose dancing with joy is so awesome 👍😇
3:05 8:50 Man that Chandler vs Gaethje fight gets me tearing up from joy every time
Glover winning at 42 is just unbelievable
I see how Juliana won now: she swung almost everytime Amanda swung at the same time so Amanda couldn’t defend in the mode of a strike in which Juliana just kept doing that until Amanda got tired with perfect timing
Every fight here reminds me of ups and downs during that year. Became a huge fan of the ufc during 2021. Kept me sane asf. I think.
great work, love the content....but how does the slam from chandler/Justin not make it in here? I feel like that was a highlight for the year stand alone
I was there for 268 and I cannot lie it was an amazing experience with my girlfriend