UFC Chronicles: Masking Pain, The Robert Follis Story | Webby Nominated
2023 ж. 20 Сәу.
35 544 Рет қаралды
Robert Follis was one of the most respected and beloved MMA coaches in the business, but as he built a successful professional career, his personal life was crumbling.
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Shockingly familiar. My brother went to the same mountain we hiked at as kids but instead of shooting himself, he jumped off. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
@@justinromine4338 thank you
Sorry for your loss as well, takes power and strength just to talk about such things. God Bless
Sorry for you loss bro I hope you know he’s in a better place 🙏🏾
He was my coach at extreme couture and Robert was THE BEST COACH. He made you feel so welcomed and like you can do anything you put your mind too. Love that guy even though I only went there for 1-2yrs. We miss yah big man!
As someone that’s battling with depression currently and suicidal thoughts, this is very relatable. Sometimes it feels like we’ll never climb out of this hole, and if we were gone, no one would even remember our names.
When I get low, I go hunt for people to help. Grocery store, I'll put your cart back for you. Finding someone to compliment and give them a big positive shot to their day. Nothing fake, I just go find ways to be good to people. It's mostly easy to go find people to help or give a shot of happiness to. It helps me. A lot. The world is a better place when I'm in love attack mode. Maybe not much, but it is better. This helps me. I hope you find your way sooner rather than later. Peace.
Stay strong I know that feeling too this is so relatable but there's people that love man I don't know you but I'm rooting for you stay strong and God bless
Mate I know exactly how you feeling,life can be good,life will be good bro,thinking of you mate,stay strong.🫶👍👊🏴
Why are you battling "depression" How? Does your wife cheat on you,bad coworkers,bad living conditions?? Because if it's things like that then join the club buddy,if not get on medication and stop airing out your business! There's this weird push to convince everyone their depressed lately,and that it's ok to tell everyone,scream from the rooftops that you're depressed and unhappy!? It's somehow the new Fad
@@Mike-xh9kn bro that's him let him be who tf is you to tell people what to do there still people that can relate the same way you here commenting whatever you want he can do same you think you the shit or something cuz you can endure it good for you but that doesn't mean you can belittle people just cuz it bothers you his give his opinion
R.I.P. to the legendary Robert Follis.
This one hit me hard. Much respect. RIP Robert Follis.
Accomplishment, money, love, discipline; none of it is enough. For some of us just getting out of bed and letting our moms know we are still alive feels like a win… and that is something he didn’t have.
This hurt me too watch, all Robert wanted was his family, he was craving love from his mom and Dad and he didn't get it, so he was drowing himself in alcohol, after losing his brother then seeing his Mom and Dad and them not letting him in their lives I believe pushed him over. This story is so heartbreaking. I know the feeling of being the strong one for everybody else yet you're dying inside. Not a good feeling. Robert you will always be remembered. He made sure everybody else was ok meanwhile he was dying inside.
Ya man, his parents are a big part to blame. I hope they realize no God would want them to turn their back on family. I’m Christian and I know God wants us to have a relationship with our family even if they don’t share the same beliefs. His parents should hold some guilt for they did.
Amazing documentary to one of the great coaches of MMA
So sad but So motivating. Shed more tears in this video then most of sad movies I have seen over the years. God bless Follis family.
My father, mother and grandma died when I was ten. I suffered from depression for almost 30 years. The only thing that keeps me going is my two sons and wife. Life can be hard asf. But we need to keep stepping forward.
Had the privilege of training at Roberts when in Vegas. Got some training in with some of his guys and was on my own throughout. Very Kind man who went out of his way to help me and looked out for me at times out of gym hours when he did not have to. Very shocking & sad to hear about him.
This is one of the best productions you guys have put out
wow 😢💔 legend🙏
It isn't a one day fight, not a week, it isnt a month, and every situation is so different, but so many little indicators get missed. Anyone else sit outside a hospital, I couldn't afford to go in anymore, stress does things that no disease can do. When u mix that with bipolar, depression, trauma. I know I will have to manage it, and it takes time to get out of that deep place. Ice bath help bc it's the only thing that shuts down that scrambling in my mind, for me it slowed it down when I was 5 seconds from plunging. My brain would empty before I touched the water. Started this after rehab, I use alcohol to try to survive to give me a window, didn't work bc the aftermath and how it poisons u. Bandage. Can't fall a sleep and don't want to get wake up. Walking to the kitchen feels like 100 miles. You wake up in it and sometimes it wakes u up. You also start popping in and out. Those windows get tighter and tighter.
Glad the UFC is sharing the sad yet life changing stories
Trained at Coutures 2010-2012 and never did meet Robert. Wish I had, but I trained with Eric and he is a phenomenal coach who reflects Robert's training style. Ray Sefo had just arrived at Extreme Coutures and he too was a coach. SBG taught contemporary JKD, so it was more relevant to MMA than self defense street fighting. I now see how it all was interconnected in hindsight. The reason I was attracted to MMA was that the intense training protocol kept me from depression and anxiety. Sad to see this happen to two brothers as it breaks my heart.
The sad thing is when you're saving everybody else's life yet can't save your own. That cuts deep
"They fuck you up" by Philip Larkin. RIP Robert.
This hit me hard 😢 RIP U WONT BE FORGOTTEN
Id give my left nut just to be able to watch some of the old Team Quest practices. Everyone who came from that team is an absolute Legend and All Time Badass. This is such a powerful story on so many levels. God Bless all who are struggling with depression ...... take it to God or a person trusted , i promise there is a brigjter light waiting. I know this well thru experience. Thanks for this Video
trauma! especially from young age, and in family related or relationship related situations is a massive part of depression and suicidal tendencies! i have lost many friends and the story is almost always very similar, deep trauma that haunts ppl and leads them to bad decisions in life! ask for help, or let ppl in to help if ever possible, ppl do care, ppl will listen, your not always as alone as you think, you are stronger than your thoughts! Rip Robert, God Bless
Fck man what a legend. Heartbreaking story. Can’t believe this only has like 30k views
Rip coach 🙏🏼 mental health is a real B!
Watching this after Kevin Lees retirement. 😢Rip brother
@@Mike-xh9knRobert Follis was Kevin Lee's coach. To be honest, Kevin didn't seem the same after he lost Robert Follis
@@Mike-xh9knhow many average guys fight for the interim ufc title ? Complete clown show statement . Especially from a guy who won’t show his face .
@@JavierNYC423 It's a Realistic statement Juan🤡 The Guy constantly missed weight,was a Steroid and Adderall User! Sit down Boy
@@JavierNYC423 He's average Juan🤡 just like you
@JavierNYC423 Clowns are everywhere on the internet. They can't ever achieve anything for themselves. So they attempt to make themselves feel better by putting others down. Pathetic, but those are the abysmal conditions they live under.
One thing my life mentor told me that sticked whit me was “ who saves the life guard “
Even as a young man I never viewed suicide like other people. I understood on a spiritual level that some beings simply don't want to exist on this plane anymore and have the courage to leave. I unfortunately don't have that courage and will face my death on fate's terms. Memento Mori
this is deep
RIP
So sad... What nice people
Maaan 😢
❤
I was a child in the JWs. And being dissfellowshiped is no joke. You basically don't exist to any current JW. Meaning, even if you meet them in a shop you aren't allowed to acknowledge them.... even if it's your only child.
You are so right.
As someone who just put the gun to my head cause I have losses in the sport and is going thru some things rn this hit hard maybe I’m not ready… my daughter loves me soo much she’s the reason i break down when I try to pull this makes me think I was just trying to find the damn gsp doc lol before I went out damn
Micro dose some shrooms dawg. Get a different perspective
It’s sad statistics show once someone in a family commits suicide it’s almost easier for another member of the family to do the same thing. Please remember this if you know of a family going through this be there for them. You never know what they’re going through.
It’s the same w divorces.
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“We remember everything but we’re all a disorganized file cabinet”
super sad. i wonder why he didnt want to or try to get mental health help. maybe he did or maybe he was embarrassed by it? im all for someone being able to off themselves but you have to at least try for a while. gotta at least give it a few years of trying to get help from doctors/outside sources and if youre still suffering by then, i totally understand it. sad for everyone around that person none the less.
Idk man just feel like there’s more to this
People stay clear of these Cults. If you ever join a church that's says you can't be around a certain person run Fast......As a practicing Catholic I've never heard to stay away from a certain group. I see it like crazy in these Protestant Churches. Be wary of these beautiful lights n fun churches.
Their are better ways to get your spirit on than having to follow any mainstream religion. It's funny people still mess with them at all nowadays 😂. I'm SO glad I was never brainwashed 🙏🏼 thank you god 🤣
Yeah cause the Catholic Church isn’t hateful and full of bullshit…. yall just racing to the bottom.
Not selfish, cancer patients do the same, the suffering is so unexplainable. The fake face so u protect the people around u
Wow very emotional story, suicide IS selfish tho yall, if you’re struggling please talk to someone, a problem shared is a problem halved, you matter and God loves you
What an absolutely horrific thing to say. Depression is an illness. It’s not selfish for someone to commit suicide. They’re doing their best, and they lost to their disease. Is it selfish to die of cancer? Do some soul searching before you say such thoughtless cruel things.
Selfish to who?
UFC please make pensions and medical welfare plans for these guys....the head was never made to be hit constantly...it’s a choice they’re stupid but come on they entertain and teach the rest of the world how to fight if there’s a situation like that in life...come on DAna do this for ur legacy
I hate to say this as its a boring comment but Miesha Tate is sooo fine, perfect looks , what I wouldn't give ...
They call her cupcake for a reason, so sweet.
I'm sure there are plenty of other video's showing Miesha but you saved your comment for this one. Class.... Not!
Yeah I didn't really consider what the content was , Miesha brings out a more 'base' self from within..as she is (and I say this with all due respect) fine as f**k, Rip Robert
People should have God in their lives.
He already had a religious father and he was garbage - that’s more than enough religion. What a destructive force
“God” is what tore his family apart and likely contributed to his depression.
@@andrewca1659 False, his family chose to do that because they are bad people. Good Jehovah witnesses would accept their children no matter what, as would a Good Christian, a good Muslim, a good Buddhist, a good Hindu, a good Atheist etc. I'm aware that Jehovah witnesses are encouraged to shun non believers in their family but that isn't God's fault, that is the misleading of man and anyone that falls into that trap doesn't comprehend God's message in the first place. Good Churches and preachers of all religions are encouraged to accept anyone that is lost, broken, hurt or content. I truly hope you find your way out of the pain and anger that you carry with you and find your happiness and remember that someone cares about you too and spreading negativity helps no one especially you.
@@ryanmills6003I couldn't have said it better if I tried. May peace be with you
@@ryanmills6003 You fool... Their God is an Indoctrinated projection of belief. All Gods are the same.
False religion can be extremely dangerous. Unclean spirits are unintentionally invited in where they destroy everything they can. If you're going to reach to the spiritual realm you must weigh the spirits carefully. The truth is you don't know what you don't know. Dear Lord may you bless and keep Robert and his brother and his entire family, may you make your presence in their lives so undeniable that it give them an everlasting faith in you. Lord I pray that you put a hedge of protection around these people, deliver them from the unclean spirits that are wreaking havoc in their lives. Fill their hearts with your love and guidance Lord for you know better than anyone the immense strife we the generations existing in the final days of end times are going through. In the mighty name of Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
Nickstick shouldn't be part of this...
Who is nickstick?
Why?
i'm not allowed to talk about the downfalls of religion..i'm on thin ice with youtube already.