"You're not even famous yet, what are you going to be like when people are wanting your autographs?" is probably the hardest hitting line from that scolding.
I trained under him in San Diego. Really cool person. Free spirit. I think hes really creative and I think creative people have a hard time keeping structure but I really respect him. Hes a good guy just makes mistakes but its okay
Glad someone is finally talking about this. I remember thinking “why is there no talk about this on social media” after watching that second season with him
This my first time hearing about him especially since I'm still learning more and more about mma. Still wild to see he blew 2 chances of making massive amount of money, but it's cool to see he still fighting
@@EliTried yeah I know I remember there was one contestant that left TUF cause his girlfriend accused him of cheating. He asked to leave, but surprisingly he's doing good years later being married to his girlfriend and living in Hawaii
@@EliTried He reminds me a lot of Randy Couture. Age doesn't seem to affect him much. He can still smash guys and probably will be able to fight well into his mid-40's.
Thanks for this. I always wanted to know what happened to JT Money. I remember watching The Ultimate Fighter "Redemption" and Jesse ran through everyone. He won, got the contract and then radio silence.
I remember hearing about JT when I had just started training in LATE 2007. Somewhat of a legend in so cal for some reason. Maybe cause of the freakishly athletic traits he possesed.
Hey man i'm a big MMA fan and this was right up my alley. I subscribed. JT did have so much potential to make so much more money, to be known worldwide, he was good enough, he was just a basket case. He still did pretty well in MMA but he did it for peanuts compared to his worth. Spot on Eli.
Thanks, I've seen him post about him being a trainer on Instagram, seems like he might still have a few bouts in him. He's certainly incredible for someone who's almost 40. I think he could've competed with the best in different circumstances.
TUF7 was during my "peak" of MMA fandom. The problem is I am an all or nothing person and it just got to be an overwhelming number of UFC shows to keep track of.
TUF doesn't house amateur fighters. Majority of the fighters in that show already have professional fight experience. Only a handful of fighters came on the show with no pro fights.
I've been wondering if anyone was ever gonna do a follow-up on JT. An would also like to point out what a pile of bull$h!t it is that Diego Sanchez only made 1,400,000 flat for all of his fights!
@@EliTried I don’t blame him I too grew up without a father and had some rough formative years to put it lightly. But it doesn’t make it easier to watch
Jesse used to go to my BJJ gym on Friday nights and we would do no gi. He was strong as an ox and so freaking good. I had just started grappling and he was always cool with me and never bullied anybody. I've enjoyed following his career and think it stinks he got cut from the UFC for a few things far lesser fighters have gotten away with in that organization. Also proud that he comes from the same part of San Diego that I grew up in.
Don't you mean 'the guy who threw away $100,000 twice'?? TUF winners were guaranteed a 3 fight 6 figure contract, which means you could only make @$35,000 per fight for 3 fights. Whereas I'm sure KT Money was making more money fighting in the B leagues than he would in the UFC.... 🙄💯
The fact that he retired Murilo Bustamante blows my mind... Thats crazy😮 however that was the only noteable name from his 2, 7 fight win streaks. Everyone else are B-list fighters, i feel that's important information.
That is true, while he doesn't have a super impressive list of fighters during that time Marcel Fortuna was B+ to say the least, I think he would've been skilled enough to have a winning record if he was fighting in the UFC at the time.
Did my guy say Diego Sanchez made “a whopping 1.3 million”?!? 😂😂 we’re you being facetious? Making a million dollars over a 40 fight career is garbage. UFC contracts are some of the most predatory in all of sports
This doesn't include his lesser known promotions before the UFC, where he fought about 15-20 of those fights. In the UFC Diego Sanchez averaged about 43k a fight which is below his worth but a steady income for a fighter.
You should do more MMA content. I like this niche little story from TUF history rather than the betting breakdown and predictions like every other MMA channel. It will give you channel a unique feel for people who like shitty cartoons and punching people in the face.
For one the fighters that were brought on the show were professional fighters not specifically amateur Fighters and Jesse kicked out the windows not elbow them
@@purplerangergaming6045 lol it’s true I’m his 18 year old son and can make more common sense, however he used to get hit in the head for a living so it kindof explains itself
JT is one of the coolest dudes you'll ever meet. When we were hammered one time he double legged an English guy in my living room over 50 times. Guy is like a Jewish Romero.
Cause of Jesse Taylor. I became interested in trying microwavable cheeseburgers. Unfortunately they do not have those in Canada. Definitely would of dipped them in ranch.
I watched both of these seasons, and really disliked Jesse ! He got better over the years but never reached the heights that he should have, in any of the organizations he competed in.
Yeah don't sleep on clomifene, or any selective estrogen receptor inhibitors. The testosterone increase is akin to peak natrual TRT. Same goes for Aromatase inhibitors and HCG. It's not just exogenous hormones that can make u a monster. There are many work arounds.
@@popeye5274 Doubt it... but then again I have been in the MMA scene for ~20 years and understand talent when I see it... Unlike regular fans such as yourself.
@@popeye5274 Im not. Just read the comments on this video. Btw, I wouldnt say Im a fan though... I respect JT, he was extremly good and by far the best TUF winner of all times. I dont have his signing. I dont have a picture of him on my wall, I dont have anything from him nor have I met him... There are plenty of people that have his signature, plenty of people that have a picture of him and met him. Yet Im his only fan according to you. Mate, you have been punched too much in the head.
Amateur fights on the ultimate fighter? No dude TUF is for pro fighters, UFC doesn't do ammi fights. It is suspicious that you would refer pro fighters as amateur fighters. And are you framing the infamous ultimate fighter contract as a profitable situation? You don't know what you're talking about. The pay increase required straight back to back victories, other wise with a single loss you are a prisoner to that 12 and 12. Formally it was lesser than 12 and 12. (10k show 10k win) my former coach was a prisoner to the TUF contract. During her career and years after her retirement.
Sanchez made a whopping 1.4 million? I'm sorry, but for how long, how many and his name value. That's piss poor. Especially considering there are relatively unknown PFL guys making $1 million in tournaments
Never will forget him acting like a child the night before his big break and Dana just calling him an idiot and replacing him
"You're not even famous yet, what are you going to be like when people are wanting your autographs?" is probably the hardest hitting line from that scolding.
The line that stuck to me was "you're out". I don't know why but I didn't expect Dana to just cut him.
@EliTried Dana saying "this is my town" in that went hard too lol
I trained under him in San Diego. Really cool person. Free spirit. I think hes really creative and I think creative people have a hard time keeping structure but I really respect him. Hes a good guy just makes mistakes but its okay
Glad someone is finally talking about this. I remember thinking “why is there no talk about this on social media” after watching that second season with him
This my first time hearing about him especially since I'm still learning more and more about mma. Still wild to see he blew 2 chances of making massive amount of money, but it's cool to see he still fighting
There are dozens if not more who blew their chances on this show. This is one of the biggest examples of it for sure.
@@EliTried yeah I know I remember there was one contestant that left TUF cause his girlfriend accused him of cheating. He asked to leave, but surprisingly he's doing good years later being married to his girlfriend and living in Hawaii
I ran into JT once in San Diego, he was a very cool and kind guy . He has legendary potential .
He's still improving and has a bout scheduled in December, the only thing working against him is time.
@@EliTried He reminds me a lot of Randy Couture. Age doesn't seem to affect him much. He can still smash guys and probably will be able to fight well into his mid-40's.
He looks like a MeatCanyon cartoon character
Thanks for this. I always wanted to know what happened to JT Money. I remember watching The Ultimate Fighter "Redemption" and Jesse ran through everyone. He won, got the contract and then radio silence.
I don't think the UFC was keen on advertising what had happened since he wasn't a big enough name to garner widespread coverage.
As soon as I saw his face I thought "isn't he the one that harassed hotel workers and got booted of the show?"
Keen memory
@@EliTried after watching the video I was off on some details but was overall accurate
I remember hearing about JT when I had just started training in LATE 2007. Somewhat of a legend in so cal for some reason. Maybe cause of the freakishly athletic traits he possesed.
He had the confidence of many going into both seasons, he had a lot to prove.
I went to high school with this dude (poway high school) Hella hot head back in the day lol
Most of these guys were lol
I had a training session with this dude here in Perth Australia cool chill dude.
Hey man i'm a big MMA fan and this was right up my alley. I subscribed. JT did have so much potential to make so much more money, to be known worldwide, he was good enough, he was just a basket case. He still did pretty well in MMA but he did it for peanuts compared to his worth. Spot on Eli.
Thanks, I've seen him post about him being a trainer on Instagram, seems like he might still have a few bouts in him. He's certainly incredible for someone who's almost 40. I think he could've competed with the best in different circumstances.
great video, small note though, the fighters that are selected for TUF are already pros, they just aren't in the UFC
TUF7 was during my "peak" of MMA fandom. The problem is I am an all or nothing person and it just got to be an overwhelming number of UFC shows to keep track of.
Hey man, keep up the good work.. I bet your channel will get much bigger through 2023
Thanks! That's the plan.
Great video man, I’d love to see more stuff like this 👍
TUF doesn't house amateur fighters. Majority of the fighters in that show already have professional fight experience. Only a handful of fighters came on the show with no pro fights.
Thanks for pointing that out so I don't have to. These guys are pros coming in. Many already have extensive pro records before they start the show.
I've been wondering if anyone was ever gonna do a follow-up on JT.
An would also like to point out what a pile of bull$h!t it is that Diego Sanchez only made 1,400,000 flat for all of his fights!
For him that averages about 43k per fight in the UFC, while he did alright that's definitely below his worth.
great vid, man
Thanks 🙏
Would love to see more of these mma videos! You’ve got a great style
Thanks, more will come soon!
The best wrestler at my gym is like this, all the skill in the world but it won’t ever do him no good 🤷♂️
Sometimes things roll that way.
@@EliTried I don’t blame him I too grew up without a father and had some rough formative years to put it lightly. But it doesn’t make it easier to watch
It really does suck to watch
When he popped after the second final his opponent should've been awarded the victory...
Totally, he put people at risk doing that
Great video man.. i see a subscriber surge in your future!
Nice video, you got a new subscriber. Keep ‘em coming
This dude beat some solid solid fighters
Ultimate fighter isn’t amateur just exhibition but great video keep doing these
People have been on me for that lol, thanks for the compliment.
@@EliTried nobody else is making tuf vids mate id say keep it up bro very entertaining and informative
Jesse used to go to my BJJ gym on Friday nights and we would do no gi. He was strong as an ox and so freaking good. I had just started grappling and he was always cool with me and never bullied anybody. I've enjoyed following his career and think it stinks he got cut from the UFC for a few things far lesser fighters have gotten away with in that organization. Also proud that he comes from the same part of San Diego that I grew up in.
Don't you mean 'the guy who threw away $100,000 twice'?? TUF winners were guaranteed a 3 fight 6 figure contract, which means you could only make @$35,000 per fight for 3 fights.
Whereas I'm sure KT Money was making more money fighting in the B leagues than he would in the UFC.... 🙄💯
The fact that he retired Murilo Bustamante blows my mind... Thats crazy😮 however that was the only noteable name from his 2, 7 fight win streaks. Everyone else are B-list fighters, i feel that's important information.
That is true, while he doesn't have a super impressive list of fighters during that time Marcel Fortuna was B+ to say the least, I think he would've been skilled enough to have a winning record if he was fighting in the UFC at the time.
kraus and lima are respectable wins
I really enjoyed seeing him tuf 25 champion.
It was a good season!
@@EliTried for me, the best season. JT money and TJ Dillashaw
Did my guy say Diego Sanchez made “a whopping 1.3 million”?!? 😂😂 we’re you being facetious? Making a million dollars over a 40 fight career is garbage. UFC contracts are some of the most predatory in all of sports
This doesn't include his lesser known promotions before the UFC, where he fought about 15-20 of those fights. In the UFC Diego Sanchez averaged about 43k a fight which is below his worth but a steady income for a fighter.
You should do more MMA content. I like this niche little story from TUF history rather than the betting breakdown and predictions like every other MMA channel. It will give you channel a unique feel for people who like shitty cartoons and punching people in the face.
For one the fighters that were brought on the show were professional fighters not specifically amateur Fighters and Jesse kicked out the windows not elbow them
Thanks for this update, I was wondering what happened to this guy
More news, he will have his 50th professional fight in December. He announced the day after I published the video.
Awesome video man, keep it up
Thanks!
Finally some one has made a video on him, I can't believe he shot himself in the foot twice the way he did
Dude seems talented but not too much common sense
I bet he's mellowed out a bit as he's gotten older, but it certainly would've done him good to have common sense a little sooner.
It was always apparent he was a stereotypical Blockhead. Took damage like a brick wall, while having the intelligence of a brick wall...
Just like Jon Jones, the only difference is Jon Jones became champion before he really started messing up so they kept him around.
Gsp looks weird in that thumbail
@@purplerangergaming6045 lol it’s true I’m his 18 year old son and can make more common sense, however he used to get hit in the head for a living so it kindof explains itself
He could’ve been the best fighter in the UFC but he fucked up the first time and tested positive the second
Even at his age I believe a guy like that could still crack top 15 considering how good he was.
Poor guy has just been matched up against the best Middleweight prospect in Europe.
Lol I just remember the fighters making fun of him ....calling him a dehydrated Nicholas cage
😂
Can’t be unseen now
I imagine he was cutting 15-20 pounds if not more during the welterweight season
@@EliTried no need to imagine that's what really happened
OMG... I always wondered what had happened to him. So, thank you!!
JT is one of the coolest dudes you'll ever meet. When we were hammered one time he double legged an English guy in my living room over 50 times. Guy is like a Jewish Romero.
Gay?
@@richardrallo6605 no for gay Jesus
I wonder Why he hasn’t signed to
ONE Championship or Bellator
Cause of Jesse Taylor. I became interested in trying microwavable cheeseburgers. Unfortunately they do not have those in Canada. Definitely would of dipped them in ranch.
Probably best for your cardiovascular health lol
Damn alot of self inflicted damage but still can't help but to feel sorry for the guy
He was easy to root for through our everything
Dude was hilarious in season 7 😂
Some of the funniest moments for sure!
ultimate fighter 7 was the best one also season 3 8 and 9
We had a seminar at our gym by JT. He's a very cool dude.
2 questions. Who’s mike dulls and whats the ultimint fighter?
I watched both of these seasons, and really disliked Jesse ! He got better over the years but never reached the heights that he should have, in any of the organizations he competed in.
I met him once in Temecula, he came to the bar I use to work at
He posted your vid on twitter
I'm glad he noticed it and liked it, (even though I got one or two things wrong looking back)
I train with him, hes a beast
For someone of his age to still be active I bet he is
Fun fact: him and Jon Jones are brothers...they don't get along cuz well uncle Dana plays favorites
Same can be said about a lot of fighters really, Dana White had no issue when Conor McGregor broke a bus window.
@@EliTried I was more so thinking about cocaine and steroids but sure let's focus on a window
0:30 they are not armatures they are already professionals who have not made it into the UFC yet, who are competing for a contract.
Yea crazy he dominated both seasons but kept fucking himself over and ruining it
He really pronounced Mike dolce’s name like that😂
The biggest waste of talent. He could have easily been a contender
Yeah don't sleep on clomifene, or any selective estrogen receptor inhibitors. The testosterone increase is akin to peak natrual TRT. Same goes for Aromatase inhibitors and HCG. It's not just exogenous hormones that can make u a monster. There are many work arounds.
Anyone know what casino he caused the scene in?
My man JT MONEY! The best The Ultimate Fighter of all times, noone can even come close! Is it 7,8,9 wins and 0 losses in TUF?
It's 8-0 in TUF alone.
You’re probably his only fan.
@@popeye5274 Doubt it... but then again I have been in the MMA scene for ~20 years and understand talent when I see it... Unlike regular fans such as yourself.
@@RightfootWestHam You’re still his only fan.
@@popeye5274 Im not. Just read the comments on this video.
Btw, I wouldnt say Im a fan though... I respect JT, he was extremly good and by far the best TUF winner of all times.
I dont have his signing. I dont have a picture of him on my wall, I dont have anything from him nor have I met him...
There are plenty of people that have his signature, plenty of people that have a picture of him and met him. Yet Im his only fan according to you.
Mate, you have been punched too much in the head.
What a coincidence. TJ picking Jessie, a fighter who was suspended for illegal substance usage. Lol.
He always performed when on tuf. It's as if that type of training set up was what suited him best
Amateur fights on the ultimate fighter? No dude TUF is for pro fighters, UFC doesn't do ammi fights. It is suspicious that you would refer pro fighters as amateur fighters. And are you framing the infamous ultimate fighter contract as a profitable situation? You don't know what you're talking about. The pay increase required straight back to back victories, other wise with a single loss you are a prisoner to that 12 and 12. Formally it was lesser than 12 and 12. (10k show 10k win) my former coach was a prisoner to the TUF contract. During her career and years after her retirement.
Sucks he had to beat Dante Rivera. Dude lives in the same county as me. Same with Frankie Edgar. Tom’s River baby!
That's awesome!
What a gay thing to say.
It’s not for amateur fighters. How can you do this much research and somehow not know that anyone on that show is a professional fighter
Amir Sadollah was the winner of season 7 and he was an amateur fighter before entering the house, same for Cale Yarborough the very same season.
00:27 amateur MMA fighters?
Dana White pre TRT
I will throw away 3 cents RIGHT NOW just to prove a point.
Not exactly amateur mma fighters lmao, you need atleast 2-3 pro fights I think to be on show and have to be atleast 21.
Great athlete… very poor judgement.
Dude you gonna do war machine next???
I've thought about it, I might not since CountDankula already did a 45 minute long video about it.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Drake laughing in the comments 😂
All are pro’s. None are ammy.
They’re not amateurs they’re pros fighting for a ufc contract
He was on juice from the beginning
What circles of the mms community is he hated?
Uh they are not amateurs in the tuf house
It's professional fighters
Do a video on how much money Drake has lost betting in MMA. lol your welcome
Great fighter for sure but I think he was juiced up...😐
I should have watched the hole video before I made this comment...I forgot...lol
lmao
@@EliTried my bad I'm 40..🤣
But in all fairness, at that time so was everyone else...🙄
-Nick Diaz
Eagle FC.
Dude is still extremely immature
Evil GSP
If your not your F🤬 name
Jessica Taylor made
Just made it impossible to like the guy.
Ehh let em fight.
Lmao 🤣
Ruined two seasons of TUF
hahahahaha 300k
Sanchez made a whopping 1.4 million?
I'm sorry, but for how long, how many and his name value. That's piss poor. Especially considering there are relatively unknown PFL guys making $1 million in tournaments
Are you a mma fan?
yessir!
dry nicholas cage
I see the resemblance 😂
LLUHOOOOOOOOOOSERRRRRR!!
Gynomastia?... do more research dude
😂
He’s one of the biggest oofs ever. He would of had a solid career after his first run in TUF if he kept improving.
absolutely
dude left a ton of money and opportunity out on the table what a waste of his hard work
Jamie krause?? Epic fail 6:45
What do you mean 🤔🤦♂️
@@Parkster1212 his name is James Krause not jamie
That's such a shame. The guy is clearly capable of being a winner in the UFC hoping it all worked out for him outside of the UFC
He’s 40. It ain’t working out