Cory Sandhagen is one of those fighters who's mentality has been discussed by the most hardcore of fans. This video will attempt to unravel the relevence of Ancient warefare in the modern day octagon.
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00:00 - Intro
01:13 - War Never Changes
03:43 - The Octagon becomes a warzone
06:43 - On Intimidation and Psychological Warfare
10:43 - On Becoming A Warrior
16:39 - On Losing and Defeat
20:09 - On Fear and Doubt
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This is much more than an MMA channel. This is art. Fucking beautiful.
Hey what is the classical piano song that starts around 4:40?
Great channel 👏
Dude no. You got the art of war wrong. The art of war is winning without fighting. You never read the book if you think it's just victory. The art of war talks of capturing armys whole. It's better not destroy a country.
@@MastemaJack It is certainly his main point, but it isn't what the whole book is about, for sure. Thats why whole chapters of it are literally about warfare.
I absolutely love Sandhagen win or lose, that quote "Aljo had to retreat, TJ's Village is still on fire and now I am one of the guys who can take the land" is underrated.
"Aljo had to retreat" meaning Aljo took the easy way out with the Knee and holding up the division. "TJ's Village is still on fire" meaning Cory's "Attack" on TJ still has lingering damage. And for the last part I think it's the most straight forward meaning he's the only warrior who is worthy of the battle still standing. I could have completely butchered it but that's what I take from it
@@shonthebonbon lmao you can't take the quote at face value, he even started the sentence "if we are talking ancient war" Its not a quote you aren't meant to think literally, like Aljo didn't run away from the event and TJ's house obviously wasn't on fire, its like taking phrase "by the skin of my teeth" and saying "I don't have skin on my teeth, cringe" lol
@@shonthebonbon L life+L wife+L opinion+ratioed+extra L
@@shonthebonbon how do you think the phrase skin of my teeth was created? And here’s and important question do you watch ufc? Cuz basically every fighter has their own warrior philosophy you just don’t understand what it takes too be able too stand in a cage and try too strip someone to their conciseness.
@@shonthebonbon L reply+L name+ don't care didn't ask
I love hearing about fighters who read ancient texts about war. It would be crazy to think that all we can learn about combat is stuff from the modern day, where much less of it takes place. Those ancient texts contain lifetimes of wisdom that one person could fight their whole life and still not know.
you're cringe
MMA is a sport. It's not combat like get disemboweled cmon
@@Cheesusrice69222 If you think the only thing to learn from ancient warriors, and warrior cultures is on the topic(s) of "combat, like getting disemboweled", then I hope you can one day see the value that stories and texts such as those can bring to one's life. 🤙🏻
@@wildernessrick9278 What you are saying makes no sense. Here, it specifically relates to MMA, and if you think the Art of War is applicable in there, you are brainless. What is applicable, is the training and skills they acquire over them, and the specific muscle memory that goes with it. You're the type to say the Prince by Machiavelli is a good book without ever having read it.
@@jodawgsup lmao. Whatever, dude. Tell me what I think more often, please. It's hard thinking for myself. 🤣 That's like saying there is no value in listening to someone like Jocko Willink and his military veteran guests, because, well, all they do is tell war stories and talk about military training, but I'm not out there in actual combat, so it's irrelevant to me. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ Different striokes, man. You do whatever resonates with you. ✌🏻
Cory is a straight up killer. You can feel a different kind of energy when he walks into the octagon. Super underrated fighter and I can’t wait to see him finally hold that belt.
a killer I put on the ground needing only 1 hand... right..... u weaklings watching other weaklings shows why the world is so unmanly nowadays
@@zengerz If you weren't most likely serious, you'd have one of the better troll accounts on YT. That's par for the course at this point, though. The extinction of self awareness has ruined the art of trolling.
@@CNYKnifeNut Well he would not be the first one who s punches I laugh at right in front of them 😉 We are talking about a tiny man in a week man weightclass wtf man, what is your own relative standard if you think such a guy is tough, I call that dlbeing delusional or being a weak blooded degenerated 😉
@@zengerz Corey could make you his bitch
@@benpietrzykowski9216 I will only use 1 hand while laughing at home. Go bring me some big heavy weight kind of guys u weak fk
Huge fan of Sandhagen, excited to see his opportunity to rematch Aljo and Yan
Looks like he's leapfrogged over Yan now that he dominated Chito. He's right back to knocking on the door of a title shot
He's gonna lose again. Those two are just levels above him.
@@Eyeofthetiger69Yan is not levels above him lmao.
Wonder what the books were he wouldn’t mention
Damn, this channel keeps popping out bangers, wish there was more content bridging the world of philosophy, psychology, and combat sports
Me too, I'm glad Im here doing it but wish there was more of us so that all these fighters can get the justice they deserve!
@@MixedMartialAcademic i just wish it were easier to find channels like yours, napoleon Blownapart, etc. My recommended is flooded with shit but sometimes, out pops a gold nuggy
Like if Jim can’t swim done a similar brake down, no disrespectful OP your content is fire.
Probably the best thing I’ve watched in a long time. Really inspiring. Humongous fan of Corey and for sure a future champ. 🏆
Thanks so much my friend!
@@MixedMartialAcademic first video I've seen from you. Instant sub. Quality bro, real quality.
My best friend died yesterday. I've never seen your videos but this was recommended to me. I needed it. Thank you. This video has helped me in ways words could never express. Especially the first few minutes and the last few minutes.
godspeed brother
Lies again? Mind F**ked
Loved this, although Cory has recently said he has abandoned this mindset. Saying he was trying to be someone he's not, and we've seen the best Cory Sandhagan as of late. The 50-45 of Chito really shows that, almost everyone (even Cory fans) were worried for him in that fight. The fact that it was split, because of some beef the judge who scored it for chito had with Cory, is despicable. If that isn't proof of bias in judging, idk what is.
The quotes in this video alone are eye opening and motivating. You never disappoint man
Thank you my friend!
For real!
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This is choice MMA content, y’all. In a sea of wannabe intellectual MMA analysis that shows up in my feed, this video stands out as legitimately cerebral in it’s approach. I don’t know you. I have no reason to brown nose. I’m just giving credit where it’s due. Fuckin’ well done 👍🏼. I’m on the bandwagon. (Subscribed)
Well worded and executed to perfection. Thank you for this!
psychology of a modern warrior.... you mean the inner workings of a pathetic psychopath what a sad representation of humanity this one is!
Hello, thanks for the vid - will subscribe in order to see your work. Can you tell me the reference for the "litany against the fear" clip on the end? Have a good day
Blah blah blah..bunch of useless words
Great video as always, so many great takeaways from this 10/10!
Thanks so much for being a member mate glad you enjoyed it!
Always excited to see these video essays/breakdown documentaries. You can see the quality, time and research put into each video. Great job my friend! Can’t wait to see Sandman make another run for the title. Sandman won in my opinion. I felt he did enough to beat Dillashaw.
Thank you so mich my friend! I really enjoyed making this one, i also cant wait to see him back!
Yes even though Sandhagen has suffered a streak of two losses, his stock has only risen. There’s no doubt he belongs to be in there with the elite members of his division.
Right such a unique spin on mma I love it, share to ur friends that like mma
@@MixedMartialAcademic Hey I know you are busy but can you please tell me the name of the instrumental at 4:13
hahahahahahaha what u nooooobs!!! I train 2 weeks and I destroy all those weaklings. tj dillashaw looks so small and weak too; nothing to watch seriusly/ Its like watching babies. real man never watcjh these kids play.....
Wow, this is a really well made video. A display of who cory is as a martial artist, through a thoughtful video-essay. There's a lot to learn here, ideals to adopt, resources to delve into (ie those books). Keep it up!
Thanks very much!
Watching this and looking back it makes sense about Corey. I was sitting in the stands back in 2018 at UFC Lincoln watching this guy get out of the nastiest armbar I’d ever seen and come out victorious. You knew he was going to be one of the superstars of the future by his energy in the arena. Top notch quality.
This is honestly one of the most underrated channels great job keep it up !
My guy! Thanks for another epic video essay; the writing and editing are excellent as always :)
Glad you enjoyed! Really enjoyed doing Cory such an intresting guys. I hope you enjoy the fights tonight!
Dude your channel is absolutely incredible. The way you highlight each fighter and their mindset you chose is damn near unmatched in the youtube game. You're gonna blow up in no time. Thanks for another great video on another great fighter
Thank you my friend for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Hopefully we will keep growing!
Damn dude! Inspirational and educational. It gives a very different perspective on these fighters. Thanks for your hard work!
War is delightful for those who have no experience of it. Warriors live with the killing of others and losing friends. Nice work. Nothing stirs the senses that the smell, sound and taste of battle while in the middle of it your alive. Your ability to tell a story is definitely a gift.
Some of the best content ive ever watched on youtube hands down. Beautifully spoken, bravo.
This video made me emotional and I am not even a fighter. Great work brother.
Thank you so much glad you liked it!
Extremely professional montage. You deserve more views, just keep grinding we'll get there!
Appreciate it!
subbed man I like your approach to these documentaries and the voice matches this style perfectly
You should do a breakdown on Khabib or some of the other Russian/Dagestan fighters. I think it would be interesting getting to breakdown how foreign countries still hold the heritages and traditions of war especially those who have been at war for centuries up until even now.
That's a good one
I got you Khabib- militant Sunni Muslim Read about them you may have heard of a similar group of them in Afghanistan doing some fighting. They have been fighting since 6ce when the Sunni stayed with the traditional views and the Shia started following Muhammad’s family lineage.
Dude, you were already great but you keep improving, superb coverage on my favorite fighter. Maybe it's my bias because I am a pale, tall and slim guy but the way he moves, sets traps and strikes is gorgeous and I am sure he hasn't reached his peak yet. He'll be back and remind the division why they should fear the Sandman.
I fall into the same catagory of human being and he represents us well 😂 he is a greag guy, and he is even better for the sport!
The guy really is slick. Lead jab with a wheel kick behind it? Who does that?
One of my favourite fighters in the UFC. I get pure, murderous, Condit-esque vibes from him. Proper warrior
Fantastic video! Your MMA docs are the best keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!
Incredible content as always! Thank u for your amazing videos!
My pleasure! Thanks so much for your support Lukas!
Love your videos man. Can you do a video on Charles Olivera and how he learned to never give up?
That would be a good video
You know i would love to he was actually the top of my list on videos i want to make. Man its so hard i wish i could split myself in two sometimes 😂
Yea I can’t wait for a Charlie Olives tribute. Imo, he has the most impressive resume in the LW division.
@@MixedMartialAcademic No worries man! Your videos are amazing. Take the time to keep making them the way they are!
Except when he gave up to Max Holloway. Or he gave up to Paul Felders savage ground and pound. Wait till Islam gets ahold of him.
How can you lose a fight with no damage but your opponent has a huge cut and a destroyed knee because of a submission. Cory won that fight.
yeah i have know idea judges are blind, Tj land 2 takedowns on 19 attempts. ill have to watch the fight again but Tj had like 8 mins of control time but how are you gonna have nearly 2 rounds of control time and still get out struck. judges put too much into takedowns.
Cause tj is more marketable and Cory is not as well known to casuals
When I heard how many yelling fans tj had during that fight, I knew we were about to see a robbery. I feel like judged shouldn't be hearing corners , fans or commentators because it seems to have an undesired effect on their perspective
These are so good man, keep it up with more vids
Ur fighter docs are fire asf very in depth and entertaining keep up the good work
Appreciate that, thanks a lot mate!
Big props to you for putting together such a great video, the details were very impressive and definitely shows how loss is not a burden in life but a chance to learn something new.
Thank you so much my friend!
I’ve always though that you learn different things from winning and losing in life and it’s never about the result, it’s about how you decide to react to the result, you can’t control the result that already happened you can control your reaction and the way in which you will assess it in order to learn from it. It’s not about the event it’s about your decisions
You're channel is amazing, bro. Easily one of my favorites. Keep up the good work! Your channel is gonna grow, I can already feel it. Very, very high quality content.
Thanks so much mate, means a lot!
Always bringing us the best MMA content! Love your videos and your take on fighters!
I appreciate that! thank you my friend!
Thanks to the YT algorithm for recommending this incredible video. Keep up the amazing work. Got yourself a new subscriber!
Awesome, thank you!
It bothers me so much that TJ got the decision against Cory. To this day, even rewatching the fight, im sure Cory won that 3-2.
@ArranMcEvoyplenty of people have called it a robbery in this comment section alone lol
Phenomenal work love your videos big props from a fellow UK MMA fan
Your videos are genuinely something special man. You are going to make it
I listened to an audio book of the art of war over and over again while working a retail job. From start to finish over and over and over. I’ve tried to internalize it as much as possible and my outlook on life is completely different. Without directly deciding, I have become a stoic and my life is turning around. I have a much better job that has placed a much greater level of responsibility on me, my martial arts training and progress has re ignited to a level never before, and I no longer revel in fear an anxiety. For most of my life I have been plagued by crippling depression and anxiety but now o feel I have control of my own mind. Now all of these things is not from reading the art of war and I don’t want to preach the great power of some book, but instead the power of one’s mind and the affect it can have on one’s entire life
You inspired me to read this book maybe me as a 5'2" 236 pounds guy can finally change to a better man
@@oddadder5530 I know you can
Man I love content like this. Such a great tribute to Sandhagen. Nothing funny about this, but Brendan Schaub constantly agreeing to everything he knows nothing about.
beautiful video man keep up the amazing work
Beautifully made and high quality. You have such a way with words my friend. Love this!
Thank you so much mate, I hope you are well!
DUDE, You're incredible, keep this grind going, I'm speechless, your content is UNCANNY
Thanks a ton!
Gotta love the Sandman. I haven’t watched the video yet but I remember Sandhagen said in an interview that he has a psychology degree and I really like the way he describes a fighter’s mindset.
Been waiting for a drop brotha ! The ufc origin part 1 was dope! Hope all is well💙👏
Thanks my friend, I hope your training is going well! I got part 2 in the works as we speak probably another month on that one, got a really exciting announcement for that as well! Take it easy man!
That video was an emotional fkn rollercoaster , props dude. Saw your iceberg video and how u got into ufc not that long ago but man I dont even have to say much if your a hardcore this is excellent content my man. Very inspiring as well…
Thanks so much Damian, Corys story is so cool can't wait to see him back! I am actually working on the Updated Iceberg video, it was going crazy in views then got age rerstricted, so redoing it... looking like its going to b well over an hour this time around!
@@MixedMartialAcademic u may not hear this often sir but ur videos keep me sane.
I guess you could say I had the same experience, when I was younger I always being bullied by people but I never liked the thought of beating up another parents child. One day I was playing at a playground with my grandpa and a group of kids way older than me started messing with me, then it turned into a full beat down, they had me on the floor stomping, punching, kicking my head and body all over, I cried begging them to stop, they didn’t care, finally my grandpa came to get them away from me after my twin noticed I was getting beat up badly, one of the kids snuck behind my grandpa, I told him to watch out but it was too late, he took his hat and hit him twice on the top of his head giving him two very big lumps, I didn’t expect them to hit an elderly man but they did and I’m over here bleeding scared for his and my life but thankfully that’s the only time they hit him, (my twin had ran away when they tried to go after him and they couldn’t catch him) since he couldn’t do nothing so I took his phone and called the police, they all ran away but ever since that happened its like something in me awakened, I started fighting back but not just to win, I basically had that “I’m gonna kill him mindset” because every time I fight I just get flashbacks and I just go into kill mode.
Thats why you always have to think more about your safety than your opponents well being. I also had issues in life where I just simply refused to turn the switch on from docile and caring even for my opponent to absulte carnage where I wouldnt even think of stopping.
You’re one of those guys “I black out when I fight” 🤡 💩
Well that just sounds like ptsd. Wayy far from the point of the video lol
I love this channel. You are a wonderful narrator and I love the way you write your scripts. They are profound and poetic and I'm a huge fan. Keep up the awesome content my dude.
I've watched this a few times while working out and I'm watching it again post Chito fight and it's truly amazing to see how his new mentally has made him so much more effective. Truly inspiring.
I have a new favorite Academic video. Thank you so much for blessing your viewers with such good content. Cory is a warrior through and through no doubt about it. Thank you, Academic
Whats up Ethan! Hope you are well. Cory is such a beast, it was great to have the oppertunity to write about him/
I love Coreys mindset fight style and how he looks like a sweet young man but he’s really a monster I love to watch his old fights with that sewing machine jab on u just on u non stop it beautiful
Chilling. Great work on this one.
How have I missed this channel for so long, holy shit dude, great job
That thumbnail is insane 💯💯💯
Thank you my friend!
Elden Lord Sandhagen
The interesting thing on this video was that Conor had brilliant psychological warfare at the start of his career. But terrible since he was humbled several times. I suspect because he didn’t believe it himself, and you could see it. Feel it. But with Cory, he has gone the other way. He believes in his mindset and it’s immediately noticeable.
He’s trying to recreate what happened because it’s not who he is. Conner wants to be chael or Ali with the trash talk but it just became cringy and hard to listen too
Humbled several times? He was robbed against Dillashaw lol he looked like he got hit by a truck. He lost to Aljo and Yan and that's it. He was only 27 when he got that first lost to Aljo. He's entering his prime and honestly those loses are important.
@@jaimeparra8865he said Connor was humbled several times….not Cory.
Amazing content 💪🏽
love this long form type of video man! keep it up
Thanks! Will do! hope you are well mate!
@@MixedMartialAcademic thank you man! actually just graduated from college, so over the moon at the moment!!
MM Academic and Mixed Molly Whoopery are the two best in the game by far when it comes to MMA character studies. A much needed niche to balance out the "Just bleed" fans and the strong opinioned but ignorant casual types.
We like to keep an open mind around here and im glad to you are apart of thos community! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Molly whoopery is super cringe
Patrick Gaiva videos bring me to tears. Check out his most recent Charles Oliver’s doc
Patrick Gavia and Napoleon Blownapart are great too
These videos are amazing I can’t explain it but the quality is amazing and it digs deep into the fighters Glad I’m going to be able to see this channel explode keep up the great work
Thanks so much antonio! We are on this journey together my man!
This guy has some of the best put-together documentaries on MMA
Can't believe I just came across this channel. Love it! Keep up the good work
Welcome aboard! Thanks for commenting and the kind words!
Cory is a cage fighter. He needs a crazy man's mindset or he'll lose every time he goes into the octagon. In this era of MMA, everyone has to talk a little shit and sound a bit looney thanks to Conor McNuggets. It's how they sell their fights.
I don't think its that crazy of a mindset. Just hidden in the facade of modern physical security
@@toomeyeh1 wtf does that mean
@Lemon Head it means that there is an false, outward appearance of safety in today's society. But it is just that, a facade. "Civilized" westerners would go back to rap*ng and pillaging within a week of collapse. Most people would be on the receiving end of this violence and suffering. Many of these same people that would be nothing more than victims if it were to happen tomorrow, will never address the elephant in the room because they are comfortable and *temporarily* removed from the suffering. Social media only compounds this head in the sand approach to the worlds very dark and very real problems. All that to say, not everyone thinks this way, and not everyone should. Ignorance is bliss until you're being beaten to death in the street in front of your family.
Really well done doc, man. Thanks for making this!
My pleasure!
epic video, great job man
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for ur videos, keep it up 💪🏻👏🏻
Hey thanks so much my man i appreciate that! Take it easy maye and i hope you are well
I think so many young people and kids that have dreams of being an MMA fighter or boxer don't realize the kind of mindset they have to have and how strong mentally they need to be.
You can develop mental strength as you age
@DVelasquez That's good. Sadly I grew up being sent to a gym that was basically just daycare. We didn't learn much of anything
Amazing vidéo tx brother
Love the Fallout reference in the beginning! Your videos are on a DIFFERENT LEVEL!
Ever since I’ve heard him speak on jre I knew that dude was just different from the others not physically but mentally
War is not... 'Art'.
you make the highest quality of content in the whole youtube mma sphere always hyped when these drop
Thanks you man for always being here i appreciate it my friend!
Beautiful video bro
Cory deserves to be in the HOF some day. He may never win a belt but he carries himself like a champ and never complains
HOF??? That’s a bit strong
wow, this was not just a great insight to Sandhagen, but also some strong Mental Health tips, and help or guidance, (which ever you prefer to use) for even just daily battles that WE ALL have in our lives, not just inside the octagon… thanks 😊 I really appreciated this Upload.
Thank you my friend, I am happy you found something in it my friend!
Such an amazingly well put together video
Thanks so much my friend!
Aaaaah I love stumbling along brilliant content. Thank you guys for putting so much work into such great videos for us to enjoy 🤘
Thanks so much for the support!
Unfortunately for him, he's not intimidating at all
Nothing is intimidating from afar, even death - when last did you contemplate it?
He's not that special. People overthink this sport as some quasi-war simulator. It's not. It's a sport of who's the better hand to hand fighter within the rules of MMA.
This pseudo-philosophical video is goofy. You take this too seriously. Cmon now.
you thought that this might not be for you then? and that it might mean something to someone else? no only you matter.
@@MixedMartialAcademic I'm just leaving a comment since the comments are open. I'm a huge fan of MMA and have a great interest in History and ancient warfare. I just think you're making a mountain out of a molehole here. Take it or leave it. Good day.
@@asAbsolute I took it and replied to it mate, - as the comments are as you say, open. Take it or leave it. Good day.
was not expecting such a good video! wow! great job man
Great vid. It deserves more views for sure🙌
The classical music in the background makes it 100% better. Great job!
Thank you Pedro, that means alot!
You deserve way more subscribers these videos are so well done so beautiful and eye opening
This channel is very special. The wealthiest media conglomerates with the most resources don’t make content as captivating as you so consistently produce! And each episode is so unique. Each focused on an individual, event or theme that are all very different from the other episodes, but every one worthy of applause. If it wasn’t obvious, I fucking love this channel. You’re very talented!
Thank you so much Jonathan I appreciate you! 🙏
You make the best mma content right now dude fr
My favorite mma content creator, couldnt wait for a new vid
Thanks so much mate, i hope you enjoyed the video! I alwags appreciate your support my friend!
Amazing work. you have a new fan. Keep it up and you'll be big in no time my man
Great video. Very well edited and tasteful
You know how you can find boxing channels that document fighters careers with a great storytelling presentation? That's this channel but for MMA. That goodness I finally found a channel that can document these careers with so much quality. Good work!
I appreciate that my friend! Just want do justice by these fighters my man!
Damn...that last minute made me tear up. Great video
amazing docs you make dude
Thanks very much my friend! Appreciate the kind words 🙏
a truly masterful piece. Thank you for making this wonderful movie :)
subbed. great work.
Arguably the most well-spoken content creator out there. What a pleasure to listen to.
wow, such a beautifully orchestrated video 👏🏽 Just subscribed to your channel ! Great Work !!
Thank you so much David!
Great channel dude and awesome highlight and one of the best fighters in that division. These kinds of concentrated documentaries to me are necessary to help pull people into the sport and understand the mindset of what a Warrior is.
I just want to show how important these fighters are! I appreciate your kind words!
This is incredibly well made. Well done.
Thankyou especially for the last Mantra on Facing Fear