My brother came back from Afghanistan in 2012 after 4 years service from 18-22. Ended up hitting the drink, struggled to find work. Worked on farms, warehouses and other jobs where he was solitary just to find peace. Sadly 11 years on he's lost his kids and still struggles to this day with addiction. Very difficult as although he appears close, he's been a million miles away from us as a family. Having to deal with the fact he may kill himself at any point has been very difficult for us. The army really should do more to support young men in their transition into civi life. Too many struggle.
I am ex British forces and transitioning back into civilian life was difficult. These guys like Ant and Tony were the elite in a brutal setting for many years. It scares me just thinking about how these guys must be feeling and how they get a sense of controlled calm and fulfilment after what they did and witnessed. I wish them well.
I'm with you bro, greetings and blesses from (not important to mention unit and division) from The Netherlands. No matter your country, no matter your background, upbringing, religion or race, all over the world we stand as one, we are family if we like it or not.
Tony knew what his weakness was/is and he went on to try and deal with this. He sounds like a top guy who would help you in the street be it a blown tyre or whatever.
Ive met Tony a few times through security work i do, hes been great very respectable and very friendly, he seems like a genuine top guy who just has some troubles. Hope he gets sorted
Love your videos man. My father was a marine, he passed away this year, 70 years old, and was a complete hardass but a loving and strong man. Miss him every day.
Geez I remember feeling like this. I retired from Pro Rugby in 2016. It took me 2 years to kill the ego and get the help I needed. I was such a terrible person for 2 years, Drink, Drugs, Women. I’m so lucky my Wife stuck by me. They want us to be crazy on the field but gentleman off. One day you’re playing in front of thousands the next day you’re a nobody, forgotten about already. I realised that I’d always be a hero to my kids and thats enough for me.
This was one of my favourite celebrity 'Who Dares Wins'. An athlete who is taught discipline in a ring still struggles with discipline outside of it, and even the discipline of watered down military training still pushed him to his limit. It just shows the magnitude of training, discipline, and teamwork which every actual SAS (or any military branch, for that matter) member needs to master just to complete basic training. Being a 28-year-old with two kids and a well-formed "dad bod", I couldn't even imagine doing a fraction of what military trainees go through, let alone those who go on to fight in the real cold world.
I felt what this man went through as I saw the video, I felt related some of us lived life, going super fast at some point and from that to a completely stop. You feel expose, powerless, completely numb with anger to the point of cry that anger out that frustration of knowing that you want to do more but still hasn't the plan yet to release that inner drive/pain/underdorgfeeling. PTSD is real spread awareness.
Tony Bellew would be a great mentor to young lads. He would be instantly respected by them because of his sporting achievements, and he would relish being involved with young lads and teach them his skill set. He could make a real contribution.
Thoroughly enjoying your takes on these series! You asked what we think should happen to guys like this when they transition out: Speaking to the military side, the military invests a lot of time and money into creating these soldiers/operators/warriors to be the best. Having said that, I feel that there is a responsibility on the part of the military to continue that training to include how to function when someone transitions out. The jobs that they performed and the skills under their belts aren't exactly common place, and the support they require is very unique. Preparation for retirement should be just as focused on as preparation to do the job.
Outstanding comment. Probably the best, most significantly important aspect of "coming full circle". From being a "normal" human being, to one who gradually begins receiving specific training which enables them to not only engage in combat, whether that be in a "generalized, basic" practice of warfare, to the upper echelon of Specific Teamwork with not only the physical ability, and the mental discipline to be a part of a Team like that, but also cultivating the Psychological mindset to carry out some really serious violence of action, where you're going into a scenario that's only going to produce death by your hand. It's exactly what the Code of Bushido is. To disengage ALL emotion, and focus solely on the absolute destruction of your enemy. The Violence of Action must be brutually overwhelming, essentially controlled Savagery, putting yourself in the psychological mindset that allows you to perform some of the most heinous acts of violence against your enemy, and doing it all without emotion. Doing it all so fast and efficiently that your first target enemy still hasn't dropped to the floor dead before you're already engaging your next enemy target. It's not, by any means, an "overnight transition". It's a process that's developed over time, in terms of learning the techniques that allow you to end someone's life in brief seconds. And the same can be said for the psychological transformation for an individual to go from having a reservation towards using these types of skills, to not even pausing to act. Certainly, the more training one can get, the better, but it's also the operational experience that provides the priceless experience that enables one to become more "at home" in that kind of environment, the environment that causes your body and mind to change gears as to what "normal" behavior in THAT environment MUST BE. But once a person becomes that kind of Warrior, where do they go from there ? When they're at the Pinnacle of their capabilities and performance ? That environment isn't meant to be sustained for the "long haul", or you'll lose all touch with humanity. It's for this specific reason that the "Aftermath" Programs must be developed to ratchet these Warriors back down, at least on the Psychological end. There's nothing wrong with knowing all those skills, but Psychologically, they must be taught how to "readjust" back into society. Hopefully, most can be helped with that, because programs like that are an absolute necessity. Others will have a much harder time "coming home", and wind up working Privately. It's a very unique skill set. Not really something you put down on a job application. But under it all, they're still human beings that need help returning to "normal life".
Some of the veterans I know who aren't physically able to do the aggressive stuff any more do arts and craft, model and diadora making (eg models of Arnhem/Op Market Garden/Normandy or military miniatures, the ones you paint yourself). Things that require deep concentration and focus directed in a different way to the physical. These people have so much more balance and calm than the ones who simply live/work and go home and watch TV. Personally I don't watch this programme, my hubby (RIP) was a medic for 20 years, 5 tours of NI, GW1, all the stuff, 5 years as an SF medic and I never saw an ounce of aggression from him. He was literally shell-shocked from seeing a dear friend get blown away by a rocket. I keep his boots in the porch.
Can't emphasize enough how much I like your videos. I'm a Maltese medical student that was always interested in the military. Seriously considering going off to become a doctor in the RAF when I finish my medical training. The more and more I watch, the more and more I want to do it.
I have a lot of friends who are physicians in the millibars active or reserve. They enjoy it. A few went back in after they got out to do reserve work.
@@stephanchee3597 Hey, no I'm studying at the University of Malta. I'm doing my clinical rotations at hospital so I sometimes run into Bart's students. If you need more info don't hesitate to contact me :)
@@AnimalMother98 Ah fair enough. Reason I asked is that I'm from Barts in London and as you know they've recently opened a medical school in Malta. Just thought I'd say hi! Besides, it's nice to know I'm not the medical student interested in military stuff - it's a rarity from my experience. Was actually at one point considering joining the reserve force here in the UK as well!
I am a champion kickboxer and an ex soldier. You have to control your anger in a fight, if not you can get tunnel vision and end up making mistakes, ultimately losing the fight. Using the adrenaline during a fight to your advantage, or in any stressful situation, can drastically change the outcome of any situation.
@Cameron Rose I would guess it depends on the person. I have never been mad during a fight, so I cant speak from that perspective. However, I have made opponents mad. And I've noticed I can beat the mad opponents quicker than the calm ones.
@Cameron Rose you're not the same as everyone else. Some people can't control themselves and need to learn to not react in situations like this. It's his insecurities and ego that makes him potentially dangerous because he can't always control himself in the heat of the moment. Some people who don't deal with these issues end up seriously overeating and even killing people for seemingly trivial things
This guy was a world champion boxer. He's from Liverpool, it's a rough place to grow up. In places like it's survival of the fittest, he's pure aggression. It's amazing, he hasn't killed someone.
Totally agree... lose your mind and you lose control and then all your opponent has to do it wait for you to over-extend yourself and counter attack devastatingly.
@@kattersaustraliaparty3090 Soccer? You mean football though I've seen your football and I think that's why you're insulting ours (UK) although those sleeveless vests are a bit girly.
It's cos he's been trained his whole life to fight, and his desire to fight the whole way through is what's made him a top level boxer. His muscle memory and love for fighting is so ingrained in him to make him wanna hit back that he's unable to resist it.
I'm not a military vet, but I feel for the ones who come back still stuck in full throttle. Wish we could do more as a society to help them with this transition. Thank you for your videos i just subscribed today!
I've recently discovered this show too, while I get it's a reality show for entertainment purposes - the most engaging aspect for me is the focus on people's mental strength and their individual journey/story. There's been some pretty powerful stories from the contestants overcoming personal tragedy. The DS are all great. Been interesting to get your perspective on it all!
Thanks for showing this . I was a Champion Amateur Boxer and like Toney when I hung up my gloves I was in a right mess; just like him ready to explode. But over the years I managed the stress and violence through music and self therapy. Brought a lot of memories back and had a tear in my eye. Thank you I continue to develop.
I just want to say I really enjoy your content, your reaction videos just feel much more authentic than many others I have watched. From one vet to another (not a Marine, former Army Infantry SSG) thank you for your service!
Typically elite sportsman struggle with the loss of competition, similar to ex forces. Difference is the control doing the job becomes muscle memory, forces follow orders sportsmen don't. His reaction is instinct and it takes years of training and a special type of person to put up with and function at that level.
I boxed for two years and would like to say I have never taken being hit personally in any situation. Boxing teaches discipline as well as control. Not every boxer is an angry person.
You did not compete on his level. The level of competition is unimaginable. They are champions because losing is like death to them. Perfection is what they are seeking
I used to box (sparring and some competition, mostly just training nowadays) and I completely agree. Most people when they hit start getting in their emotions (and rightly so, no one likes getting hit in the face) and start fighting out of rage and gas themselves out. Boxing taught me how to stay cool under pressure and treat all the punches coming toward me as not personal attacks on my ego but simply just business I gotta deal with. I used to spar with this one amateur, holy cow he was so chill and smooth that I couldn't ever land one clean hit on him. He'd looked like he just rolled out of bed and into the ring, that was how relaxed and calm he was. In fact, I think he used to just toy with me b/c he never threw a punch when we sparred, just used our sparring as an opportunity to work his defense.
But this is personal. Boxing is a sport, and its fair game. But no one should have to take unanswered and undefended punches to the head, and these people were hitting as hard as they could (which is what he was complaining about). Boxing and this isn't comaprable. If you stop defending yourself in boxing, the fight is stopped for your safety. In this practice, you have to just eat bunches and get your brain cells killed off and do nothing.
@@marcodenuzzio441 you basically described an imbalanced individual. A certain “level” doesn’t excuse maladjustment. If you treat losing like death, you need to consider therapy, simply because losing is inevitable and one need not descend into fatalistic rage because of it.
Tony said his dad was in prison, and said he refuses to talk to anyone about his past . He’s a world champ boxer, all this clearly maps he expoerienced some sort of abuse as a child , when he couldn’t defend himself, then years and years and years of anger and hurt and psychological damage , one day they snap and destroy somebody and think they feel better letting it out but rarely works for those unless you get help,
My coach would do this to us in mma training sometimes , the others were allowed to punch and kick you(full ppe of course) you just had to block , cover and dodge , other times we were allowed to respond with grapling and submission.
When I did Krav Maga back in the day, we had similar drills (I think it was called Monkey in the Middle or something to that effect). Some required fighting back, some required just surviving the onslaught and being able to defend and not loose it. It was a great stress inoculation drill on how to keep cool and navigate the chaos. Tough drills for sure, especially when you want to hit back but you can't.
Yeah its belter. I'm not surprised he was a prick in school mate. Lads got too many demons and tries to hide them with his jovial front. Then when he got called out on it he fucking quit
@@jordfoth very true mate. Especially when "Billy" started off in the paras before he was an SAS operative for 18 years. Course hes gunna take that shit personally. As he calmly said. Stolen valour......
i remember when i was younger i was allways scared of fights, of getting hurt untill one day i got mugged by 7 men and lost some teeth and broken ribs, it was very traumatic for me but after time passed i grew to appreciate the event for it made me realize i was not made of glass and that a punch could not kill me, after that i can say my life changed in the sense that i stopped acting goofy and was more aware of my surroundings, everyone should take a punch once in their lives.
It's sad but not overly surprising. When you train someone for years to solve their problems with violence, you make it their life, their profession, their motivation and their identity... it's not then surprising when that habit continues when the job ends. You train it in, you should be responsible for training it out too.
Good comment - it’s almost a recipe for distaster in itself, train someone for years and years how to be hyper-aggressive and alert then all of a sudden that’s gone and your just expected to act different - they really should try do more training post service to combat this, surely it’s a known problem by now - sorry for the rant mate you’ve got yourself a subscript anyway
Yeah, its time for him to develop other skills. This exercise illustrates the importance of doing that. Hopefully Tony realizes that he needs to channel his drive towards developing his skills in other areas. Its great that he got the opportunity to meet people like Ant, who has struggled with the same thing. Time will tell if its enough ...
Because of what you said at the 7:10 mark I feel I need to share this anekdote. I returned from service and was doing okay back in civi life, I stood in a line, not important to specify, but this guy two man in front of me got into an altercation and I recognized in his demeanor he was a vet as well, I saw him indeed going of to the other guy in an unreasonable fashion, others were trying to get him to calm down but it didn't work, I gave him "an order to stand down" in a way we all are familiar with and that was the only way he listened and calmed down. My point here is that even though it's not right how he acted, to others he may seem like a lunatic, I ask of all the people to keep in consideration what he has gone through and that he might be in the middle of his transition back in to civil life and may have a hard time doing so, just try to keep that in mind if you ever encounter a similar situation.
He didn't "lash out", he just used one arm to push the guy back. I bet he was hoping the guy was going to come back harder. He was taunting the whole time. He wasn't out of control; he was playing with them.
This show is incredible. In the scene where they are talking 2 on 1 to tony the camera angles make it so you cannot see ants eyes as they are in the shadows. This reflects his personality showing he has spent a lot of his life living in the shadows. Little details make this show top notch
This is a great video. Breaking my back on a weekend off from T.A SAS Sigs Sqn selection in 03. Having spent the first 30 yrs of my life being an alpha mega fit soldier/athlete freestyle street and break dancer. Took me yrs to grieve, and accept I'm not that way anymore. By sharing my journey as a pain and life diary on my Facebook timeline. I've been told I inspire others how to cope, by me sharing how I learned to cope from other former alphas. Not easy transition. Still have many bad days. Hardest right now as I type, living a 27yr ongoing health nightmare. I'm a blank soul, as I'll never work again, Degenerative in health, and each new thing I try lasts 5mins, then my health runs it. I'm a blank soul, not knowing I'm meant to be the rest of my life. I'm ok in myself, as after many yrs living alone, I've faced all the demons and then some. I'm just functioning with no purpose. It's out there somewhere. That's why I won't ever let it beat me. I go out kicking and screaming, even if I've not found that thing to make me feel a little more of myself again. The fight is also part of the journey. Ride the whirlwind when it's tough, sun bathe and prepare for next storm when not. To breath is a gift. To live is an amazing thing. I truly believe I'll find something, or that special woman who will be that something. I have to have faith, without it, I may as well give up. My fav mottos which are proudly tattooed next to my Army ones are: "Forward Forever - Backwards Never. Progress Not Perfection. Adapt and Overcome. Never Give Up Or In".
My kids go to the same school as Tony's - play rugby together. Not met Tony yet but his kids are VERY level headed and seem like great kids - good at the sport too
PD's can benefit from this training. Heck I need this, I fight back even when I know better. Thank you for this video. This pricks my ego, mission accomplished.
5:40 - very important message. I see it so much, especially in sports people, a dogged determination which can be very hard to turn off. Generally it also permeates all elements of an individuals life.
Back in the day during the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland. We could come straight from patrols in Belfast -urban couterinsurgency- and within a couple of hours be on R&R back in our home towns in the UK. In the pub of course. That made for an interesting 72 hours. Then straight back on patrols. A bit disorientating to say the least.
Remember Jeremy Renner's character in The Hurt Locker in the cereal aisle of the grocery store after he got home? All he was thinking about was how to get back to the war and his bomb disposal job. He didn't feel alive unless he was dancing on the edge of a razor blade.
New to your channel, I've spent the past hour binge watching your videos! Really like your content. One thing about Ant Middleton though he's ex SBS not SAS - our navy's equivalent of the SAS.
Actually its another way around. Most of the times MMA fighters are calm and very discipline because the training makes you humble and you will respect the others. I used to have problems with my temper but MMA training cut the edges away and today im really calm and i dont need to prove anything to anyone. After 15 years of training i think i still have everything in place in my brain :D
Different people use it as an outlet for different things, and most boxers aren't mixed martial artists, a lot of martial arts do indeed focus on mental discipline and inner focus but boxing discipline is less spiritual and more physical, you do need some discipline in the ring but ultimately you have to be able to explode when the opportunity arises, you need that animal instinct to overcome overthinking too much, you can't think too much when a guy is throwing punches your way, you need to be able to react on instinct.
I found that the demographic in a boxing gym are different to those in an MMA gym. I've boxed since I was young and boxing gyms tend to be in poorer areas with rougher kids. They box because it is an outlet for aggression. With MMA I found people do it more as a hobby, the majority of people who train don't fight competitively just a select few. Where as with boxing it was the other way round with most kids competing in amatuer fights. Not saying that this is the case it's just what I've noticed in the last 15 years. Although I disagree with what the guy said regarding the discipline all combat sports provide discipline and generally make people less aggressive in confrontational situations as they have less to prove.
@@allyofficial4547 Yeah i can totally agree on this. 80% of the guys actually quit after 3-4 months in MMA gyms because it gets too uncomfortable for them or their ego's cant handle that they get beat over and over again. I have been in combat sports sense i was 6 years old, done it all. Kickboxing, BJJ, traditional ju-jitsu, boxing, submission wrestling and MMA. I love them all.
@@Flyingtom80 A lot of guys walk into boxing or MMA gyms thinking that they are harder than they actually are. Pretty much every man trained or untrained thinks they can handle themselves in a fight until they get knocked about by a 14 year old in sparring. I must admit I always preferred boxing over MMA. Always thought it was a tougher sport ( not as in ability wise) in the sense of having gym wars, and sparring u till you drop. Had a few muay thai fights out in Thailand a few years back that was an experience.
Mate if you want a good laugh with this type of stuff you need to review the “Bad Lads Army” series. Its on youtube and its about taking some british teenage criminals and putting them through WWll style national service, its hilarious but brilliant.
Yo bad lads army was top notch. When one of the lads calls the Sgt "sarge" and the Sgt starts screaming at him "SARGE ... BLOODY SARGE .... LET ME TELL YOU LAD THERE ARE ONLY TWO TYPES OF SARGE AND THAT IS MASSARGE AND SAUSARGE AND IF YOU PUT THOSE TWO THINGS TOGETHER IT MEANS THAT YOU ARE CALLING ME A WANKER" 🤣
my mate bought an ex racing greyhound, took it for walks in the country, a run in the fields, it would always run big circles.... it was in the dogs system.
@Abu Dabu im sorry but you can’t make things up like that. You have zero evidence for it. You probably just read this off some random website. Stop lying and show respect man
Guys who want to punch people most likely never got their ass kicked because they intimidate people. I respect any man who will fight another man of equal or greater caliber.
Like your videos , I've served in Iranian navy marine recon , as you said in Russian spetnaz video to join in SF force and finishing it person need absolute dedication
I followed Tony Bellew's boxing career when he was challenged for world championships. He definitely had (or still has by the looks of things) an aggression to him both in and out of the ring. I hope he finds that outlet that could help him, but I understand that finding it may be a difficult task for him. Who knows! Enjoying your channel so far. :)
There is an episode where one of the recruits lies on his CV (Resume) about being an ex para trooper. Love to see your reaction and thoughts on that one.
Really liked the analysis on this video.... After years of releasing their anger in the ring or the battlefield, these guys really do struggle to adapt to what society sees as normal.. When they do snap all hell breaks loose... Totally agree, they need people of similar professions to talk to and relate experiences to... I really like that you're comments are intelligent and objective on all your vids... You are definitely one of the best guys on UA-cam... Keep them awesome videos rolling...
I started at age 16 playing semi-pro hockey against teams like the US Olympic team that beat the Russians in 1980, Mark and Marty Howe and others in the Michigan area. Went into the military to serve after I saw how warriors were treated as they came home. Trained in boxing, karate, Tang Soo Do Mu Duk Kwan, Judo and wrestling. I was driven and rode that rage until I nearly killed someone. Put then in hospital for 2 weeks - but no charges as it was mutual combat. I sat down and watched the sea come in and thought hard. You have crap pile on you day after day until you lose your cool over nothing - one act often not started on purpose. I now say - it is one thing - this person did one thing to me and they don't know me. Turn the drive to positive. I restore old barns and old Victorian era houses. Read the book of 5 Rings by Musashi - a killer turned peaceful and an artist. Look up some of his art. The drive and rage is a good thing - I can't teach you violence if you already know it - but peace can be found in using your hands to restore things to life.
You should watch the Ross Kemp docs on Afgan/Iraq on front line. Really good!! 👍 Love you're reactions too. As a Brit myself its nice to hear the other side of the ponds views. Keep up the good work. And most importantly, Thank you for your service 👍
You're 100% correct! The military or in his case boxing, takes years to develop you. In the Army you get 5 days to transition out. This guy is a time bomb and like you said, the first guy that crosses him could end up dead.
Transition before I person gets out is lacking. That is area we could really help vets before they are vets. I had like 1 day of. Nothing. I turned out fine but a lot of guys could use some real talk form other vet.
THANKS J FOR GIVING ME ANOTHER, WHAT I NOW KNOW IS AN AWESOME SHOW.. when i heard abt this show only recently i wasnt going to watch it because .. i cannot stand for watching liabilities n with civilians in a millitary world .. there will be lots. BUT I FORGOT HOW AWESOME YOU SERVICE GUYS ARE, SO I WATCH THE SHOW NOW , ITS AWESOME SEEING YA'LL DOING WHAT YOU WERE TAUGHT :) thanks again .
Just in my experience with mma for over 5 years, we were to be well disciplined. To learn and acquire that knowledge is also to be very responsible. The golden rule was always if you fight outside of the gym you are black balled forever.
I think there’s so many similarities with us kids that grew up on council estates whether it be Bermondsey, Moss Side, Gorbals, Boot estate and so many others it amazes me how alike we are…
Dumbest idea ever. That's not asking for self control That's asking him to hand over control completely, to be a pawn. Your instinct knows better than to let you submit to a corporation just because they call it discipline.
I have to say something to you personally. I’ve watched maybe a few dozen plus of your videos/breakdowns. Loved them all. That why I keep coming back. This one hits home. I didn’t go to war or train to be a fighter. I played football and other ball sports but namely football. My father was a football coach for the first 23 years of my life. I was good. I could turn on another level of anger and awareness ahead of my grade level. But when I had to stop playing I had no outlet for that anger and that “switch” I would refer to. Once flipped it was go time. I felt that way. It’s only ten years later and many many mistakes that I have really started to find peace and clarity. There are so many things in this video that could potentially help millions of people around the world be better and happier people. What you said about the boxer probably not getting better and him always going to need an outlet for that aggression and anger was spot on. In my opinion age helps if you can make it through by making good decisions. At the end of the day that is all you can do.
@@chrisjohnson4165 Maybe a beta male like you...no proper man would be bothered by someone half their size, wearing 160z gloves, and wearing layers of clothes, headgear. Keep off the soy!
Maybe not but having a number of attackers swarming you all at once, it doesn't matter the damage they are doimg, it's your natural reaction to defend, attack and escape you have to overcome. The brain will tell you it is a threat and you will do what you can to escape it. some of those punches were pathetic but psychology is a hell of a powerful thing that has helped humanity to survive until now. I want to see you do this and not have a similar reaction if a mammoth of a boxer lashed out then I don't think you will do as well as you expect.
I'm guessing that dude never had an older brother and older cousins growing up. I was the runt baby of the clan and received pummeling and psych torture for what added up to literal hours a day. The age gap was such that I just had to take it. I am sure there are piss loads of others on here who dealt with similar shit.
Age calms you down but it takes a long time... As an ex soldier i struggled after leaving the forces to calm down and do things at the civvy rate of knots... I hated it and couldn't understand why they were so slow and did not think fast enough... I then struggled mentally and after years of racing inside i finally started to calm down but i was then 65 years old and when i got a bit of perspective on life my best years were over... It seemed such a waste of time.... I hope Tony finds some peace sooner rather than later...
well, if you want to get to marsoc level but you aren’t cut out, you can easily begin with something like 0311, and after doing that for your first 4 years, maybe you can enlist another 4 year contract for marsoc, or maybe request a transfer after 2 years if they let you. i plan on doing 0321 (reconnaissance) and if after boot camp i’m somehow not cut out, i’ll start at 0311 for a while, so that i have more training to prepare myself for 0321. but you got this brother, good luck!
I’m an airframer in the army it’s a pretty good gig. I know a lot of infantry guys who re-enlisted and went aviation. So if MARSOC doesn’t work out you aren’t out of options
Hell yeah, earn that fucking title! And on top of that, going for MARSOC too? Reaching for the elite of the elite! Semper Fi little homie! Get that shit!
Tony didn’t lash out because of them punching him. He lashed out because they weren’t hitting him hard. Tony even says if you don’t hit me hard, I’ll hit myself. He’s used to people throwing bombs at him, not love taps. That’s what got him angry.
That Bellow bit, he reminds me of my stepfather. He would be 65 now. He was ex-SAS. When he got out he hurt a few of us who he knew loved him, he loved us too. Civ street was too much. In the end he took his own life. Support is everything. Back then there was hardly any, if any. Today it ain’t much better. Donate to local or national organisations to help support vets. It’s no joke, it’s real. Give back if you can, if not just be aware. It’s the best we can do for people who gave the best for us.
Want more Ant? Military Reality TV here - ua-cam.com/play/PLeU0ya-0QayRFYrwmJ0ghe2-Lv55Zv7cC.html
I watch it
Once you've been turn into a wolfe its hard going back to being a sheep.
Ant, foxy the guys are the best SAS, SBS
Tony Bellow is now a boxing pundit for sky sports and is one of the best they’ve got 👍
Tony is plant. He was planted there, to fail. It was theater for the attackers and they didn't know it.
My brother came back from Afghanistan in 2012 after 4 years service from 18-22. Ended up hitting the drink, struggled to find work. Worked on farms, warehouses and other jobs where he was solitary just to find peace. Sadly 11 years on he's lost his kids and still struggles to this day with addiction. Very difficult as although he appears close, he's been a million miles away from us as a family. Having to deal with the fact he may kill himself at any point has been very difficult for us. The army really should do more to support young men in their transition into civi life. Too many struggle.
I wish him the best mate.
It’s terrible what happens to so many.
I blame city's
I bet if he woke up in a we house in the sticks Thailand he'd be happier
That’s very sad. I hope he can find happiness.
I feel sorry for the Russian civilians just called up and police trying to push them on a bus who's wars are we really fighting
I am ex British forces and transitioning back into civilian life was difficult. These guys like Ant and Tony were the elite in a brutal setting for many years. It scares me just thinking about how these guys must be feeling and how they get a sense of controlled calm and fulfilment after what they did and witnessed. I wish them well.
Wishing you all the best in your transition. Thanks for your service. From Liverpool.
@@darrenjoness2397 *as do I*
I'm with you bro, greetings and blesses from (not important to mention unit and division) from The Netherlands.
No matter your country, no matter your background, upbringing, religion or race, all over the world we stand as one, we are family if we like it or not.
Wishing you the best in your transition mate. And thank you very much for your service...
Thank you for your service ❤️
Tony knew what his weakness was/is and he went on to try and deal with this. He sounds like a top guy who would help you in the street be it a blown tyre or whatever.
I couldn't agree more. Watch his last fight, especially the end. A real gentleman.
I disagree it a bit of an act boxer train to be disciplined
He seems like a stand up bloke. I hope he can deal with his mental health issues as mental health is no joke. Same to anyone out there who struggles.
@RLM what bellw of course I have watched him befor and he's not like that he was like before he became wbc cruiserweight world champion
I worked on Bellews Mums house in Wavertree a few years back when he had just turned pro. Lovely family and proper down to earth.
Ive met Tony a few times through security work i do, hes been great very respectable and very friendly, he seems like a genuine top guy who just has some troubles. Hope he gets sorted
Ive bumped into him a few times hes a top bloke loads of time for everyone
Couldn’t agree more, I met him when I cooked for him and he was so sound! The passing of his bro in law really effected him though
I do ringside security at some fights for SaUk
Meet a few times years ago lived by me in Liverpool he's a good lad for a Blue😂
I've photographed him twice he's a true gentleman and has a lovely family
Love your videos man. My father was a marine, he passed away this year, 70 years old, and was a complete hardass but a loving and strong man. Miss him every day.
Looked like tony was more upset that they didnt hit him properly
I"m 6" & 15 stone & i would have been afraid to hit him properly :)
@@ccmogs5757 you're 6 years old and weigh 15 stone?
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CC MOGS some people just don’t have an education lol
Well..."military taughts you to be stone-cold warrior...but doesn't teach you how to be a civilian". Well said.
Sardaukar41 it’s so true to
Correct
Geez I remember feeling like this. I retired from Pro Rugby in 2016. It took me 2 years to kill the ego and get the help I needed. I was such a terrible person for 2 years, Drink, Drugs, Women. I’m so lucky my Wife stuck by me. They want us to be crazy on the field but gentleman off. One day you’re playing in front of thousands the next day you’re a nobody, forgotten about already. I realised that I’d always be a hero to my kids and thats enough for me.
Family is the only thing that matters.
All of the stuff in this show isn’t everything that the SAS do otherwise those celebrities might be dead
Obviously it isn't the same. Nobody thinks that they actually do the same thing as the real SAS at all.
No shit, sherlock...
No shit? Do you think you're the only person who figured that out?
Yep, its gameshow. It doesn't claim to be anything else.
I’m doing it for the Un educated big mouth
This was one of my favourite celebrity 'Who Dares Wins'. An athlete who is taught discipline in a ring still struggles with discipline outside of it, and even the discipline of watered down military training still pushed him to his limit. It just shows the magnitude of training, discipline, and teamwork which every actual SAS (or any military branch, for that matter) member needs to master just to complete basic training. Being a 28-year-old with two kids and a well-formed "dad bod", I couldn't even imagine doing a fraction of what military trainees go through, let alone those who go on to fight in the real cold world.
Its a mindset. And we fight for our brothers.
“ I’m sure this is going to be an epic fail “ Ha ha!! Absolutely class !!! Great vid!👍
Wtf, I read that at the same time he said it
@@samh6182 me too hahaha
I felt what this man went through as I saw the video, I felt related some of us lived life, going super fast at some point and from that to a completely stop. You feel expose, powerless, completely numb with anger to the point of cry that anger out that frustration of knowing that you want to do more but still hasn't the plan yet to release that inner drive/pain/underdorgfeeling.
PTSD is real spread awareness.
Tony Bellew would be a great mentor to young lads. He would be instantly respected by them because of his sporting achievements, and he would relish being involved with young lads and teach them his skill set. He could make a real contribution.
Thoroughly enjoying your takes on these series!
You asked what we think should happen to guys like this when they transition out: Speaking to the military side, the military invests a lot of time and money into creating these soldiers/operators/warriors to be the best. Having said that, I feel that there is a responsibility on the part of the military to continue that training to include how to function when someone transitions out. The jobs that they performed and the skills under their belts aren't exactly common place, and the support they require is very unique. Preparation for retirement should be just as focused on as preparation to do the job.
The best most agreeable comment here
Outstanding comment. Probably the best, most significantly important aspect of "coming full circle". From being a "normal" human being, to one who gradually begins receiving specific training which enables them to not only engage in combat, whether that be in a "generalized, basic" practice of warfare, to the upper echelon of Specific Teamwork with not only the physical ability, and the mental discipline to be a part of a Team like that, but also cultivating the Psychological mindset to carry out some really serious violence of action, where you're going into a scenario that's only going to produce death by your hand. It's exactly what the Code of Bushido is. To disengage ALL emotion, and focus solely on the absolute destruction of your enemy. The Violence of Action must be brutually overwhelming, essentially controlled Savagery, putting yourself in the psychological mindset that allows you to perform some of the most heinous acts of violence against your enemy, and doing it all without emotion. Doing it all so fast and efficiently that your first target enemy still hasn't dropped to the floor dead before you're already engaging your next enemy target. It's not, by any means, an "overnight transition". It's a process that's developed over time, in terms of learning the techniques that allow you to end someone's life in brief seconds. And the same can be said for the psychological transformation for an individual to go from having a reservation towards using these types of skills, to not even pausing to act. Certainly, the more training one can get, the better, but it's also the operational experience that provides the priceless experience that enables one to become more "at home" in that kind of environment, the environment that causes your body and mind to change gears as to what "normal" behavior in THAT environment MUST BE.
But once a person becomes that kind of Warrior, where do they go from there ? When they're at the Pinnacle of their capabilities and performance ? That environment isn't meant to be sustained for the "long haul", or you'll lose all touch with humanity.
It's for this specific reason that the "Aftermath" Programs must be developed to ratchet these Warriors back down, at least on the Psychological end. There's nothing wrong with knowing all those skills, but Psychologically, they must be taught how to "readjust" back into society. Hopefully, most can be helped with that, because programs like that are an absolute necessity. Others will have a much harder time "coming home", and wind up working Privately. It's a very unique skill set. Not really something you put down on a job application. But under it all, they're still human beings that need help returning to "normal life".
Absolutely outstanding insight! Maybe a additional year of service, FULLY PAID, focused entirely on winding down to a civilian pace?
Some of the veterans I know who aren't physically able to do the aggressive stuff any more do arts and craft, model and diadora making (eg models of Arnhem/Op Market Garden/Normandy or military miniatures, the ones you paint yourself). Things that require deep concentration and focus directed in a different way to the physical. These people have so much more balance and calm than the ones who simply live/work and go home and watch TV.
Personally I don't watch this programme, my hubby (RIP) was a medic for 20 years, 5 tours of NI, GW1, all the stuff, 5 years as an SF medic and I never saw an ounce of aggression from him. He was literally shell-shocked from seeing a dear friend get blown away by a rocket. I keep his boots in the porch.
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Can't emphasize enough how much I like your videos. I'm a Maltese medical student that was always interested in the military. Seriously considering going off to become a doctor in the RAF when I finish my medical training. The more and more I watch, the more and more I want to do it.
I have a lot of friends who are physicians in the millibars active or reserve. They enjoy it. A few went back in after they got out to do reserve work.
@@JamesonsTravels that's good to know, seems like a very fulfilling job. Thanks for the content
@Matthew Sacco are you by any chance studying at Barts in Malta?
@@stephanchee3597 Hey, no I'm studying at the University of Malta. I'm doing my clinical rotations at hospital so I sometimes run into Bart's students. If you need more info don't hesitate to contact me :)
@@AnimalMother98 Ah fair enough. Reason I asked is that I'm from Barts in London and as you know they've recently opened a medical school in Malta. Just thought I'd say hi! Besides, it's nice to know I'm not the medical student interested in military stuff - it's a rarity from my experience. Was actually at one point considering joining the reserve force here in the UK as well!
He seems like he has the exact right attitude and a lot of self-awareness which is half the battle. Hope he's doing ok.
I am a champion kickboxer and an ex soldier. You have to control your anger in a fight, if not you can get tunnel vision and end up making mistakes, ultimately losing the fight. Using the adrenaline during a fight to your advantage, or in any stressful situation, can drastically change the outcome of any situation.
@Cameron Rose I would guess it depends on the person. I have never been mad during a fight, so I cant speak from that perspective. However, I have made opponents mad. And I've noticed I can beat the mad opponents quicker than the calm ones.
@Cameron Rose you're not the same as everyone else. Some people can't control themselves and need to learn to not react in situations like this. It's his insecurities and ego that makes him potentially dangerous because he can't always control himself in the heat of the moment. Some people who don't deal with these issues end up seriously overeating and even killing people for seemingly trivial things
This guy was a world champion boxer. He's from Liverpool, it's a rough place to grow up. In places like it's survival of the fittest, he's pure aggression. It's amazing, he hasn't killed someone.
Totally agree... lose your mind and you lose control and then all your opponent has to do it wait for you to over-extend yourself and counter attack devastatingly.
You need the anger though. But you’re right controlling it is the difficult part
Tony is an Everton fan, no wonder he has issues.
Lol
Philip Mason lolz 😂
Soccer = boring, gay and pathetic!
@@kattersaustraliaparty3090 Bet you wouldnt say that to any self respecting football supporter irl you pussy
@@kattersaustraliaparty3090 Soccer? You mean football though I've seen your football and I think that's why you're insulting ours (UK) although those sleeveless vests are a bit girly.
It's cos he's been trained his whole life to fight, and his desire to fight the whole way through is what's made him a top level boxer. His muscle memory and love for fighting is so ingrained in him to make him wanna hit back that he's unable to resist it.
I'm not a military vet, but I feel for the ones who come back still stuck in full throttle. Wish we could do more as a society to help them with this transition. Thank you for your videos i just subscribed today!
I've recently discovered this show too, while I get it's a reality show for entertainment purposes - the most engaging aspect for me is the focus on people's mental strength and their individual journey/story. There's been some pretty powerful stories from the contestants overcoming personal tragedy. The DS are all great.
Been interesting to get your perspective on it all!
I just found out today
Just to let you know man, this is the celebrity version of sas who dares wins so it’s toned down even more than the normal show, good stuff though 👍
He knows that, he’s seen some of the bog standard show
Although it's toned down, the celebs still don't get any special treatment behind the scenes.
@@jonesy1589 Yeah, but they have a way easier time than the public participants do.
@@ashscott6068 Yes true, they push ordinary people further
Thanks makes more sense and was probably just a dramatization of what happens to real SAS
Thanks for showing this . I was a Champion Amateur Boxer and like Toney when I hung up my gloves I was in a right mess; just like him ready to explode. But over the years I managed the stress and violence through music and self therapy. Brought a lot of memories back and had a tear in my eye. Thank you I continue to develop.
I just want to say I really enjoy your content, your reaction videos just feel much more authentic than many others I have watched. From one vet to another (not a Marine, former Army Infantry SSG) thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service..... wtf are you a peasant or something?
Yup totally lol
I’ve loved boxing since a kid boxing is a science I remember doing corner drills where one would punch and one would block restraint is hard no doubt
I love these reviews you do on SAS: Who Dares Wins. They're really great. Your insight is so good.
Tony Bellew created an awesome podcast based on how people with anger deal with it. Totally inspirational man.
Yeah he gets a lot of hate but he’s a good man. Flawed but good
Typically elite sportsman struggle with the loss of competition, similar to ex forces. Difference is the control doing the job becomes muscle memory, forces follow orders sportsmen don't. His reaction is instinct and it takes years of training and a special type of person to put up with and function at that level.
Bellew is a top man. Got a lot of love for him and was sad to see him leave the sport.
I hope Tony becomes a trainer or a boxing pundit. Sad to see him worked up and struggling.
He is a boxing pundit for sky sports
He does pundit / analysis work on sky sports boxing.
He'll be fine lol relax. He's got a face for tv and is still well spoken despite his long boxing career. All the makings of a boxing pundit
He does both
Nope, he can't control his bad language, so it's a no
I boxed for two years and would like to say I have never taken being hit personally in any situation. Boxing teaches discipline as well as control. Not every boxer is an angry person.
You did not compete on his level. The level of competition is unimaginable. They are champions because losing is like death to them. Perfection is what they are seeking
I used to box (sparring and some competition, mostly just training nowadays) and I completely agree. Most people when they hit start getting in their emotions (and rightly so, no one likes getting hit in the face) and start fighting out of rage and gas themselves out. Boxing taught me how to stay cool under pressure and treat all the punches coming toward me as not personal attacks on my ego but simply just business I gotta deal with.
I used to spar with this one amateur, holy cow he was so chill and smooth that I couldn't ever land one clean hit on him. He'd looked like he just rolled out of bed and into the ring, that was how relaxed and calm he was. In fact, I think he used to just toy with me b/c he never threw a punch when we sparred, just used our sparring as an opportunity to work his defense.
But this is personal. Boxing is a sport, and its fair game. But no one should have to take unanswered and undefended punches to the head, and these people were hitting as hard as they could (which is what he was complaining about).
Boxing and this isn't comaprable. If you stop defending yourself in boxing, the fight is stopped for your safety. In this practice, you have to just eat bunches and get your brain cells killed off and do nothing.
@@marcodenuzzio441 you basically described an imbalanced individual. A certain “level” doesn’t excuse maladjustment. If you treat losing like death, you need to consider therapy, simply because losing is inevitable and one need not descend into fatalistic rage because of it.
@@Funkshyn I described a champion you've obviously never been one
Tony said his dad was in prison, and said he refuses to talk to anyone about his past . He’s a world champ boxer, all this clearly maps he expoerienced some sort of abuse as a child , when he couldn’t defend himself, then years and years and years of anger and hurt and psychological damage , one day they snap and destroy somebody and think they feel better letting it out but rarely works for those unless you get help,
After serving 15 years, took me 18 months to even start transiting. This resonates strongly with me.
Took me the better part of 10 to 12 years. Found my solace in the bottom of a bottle, and a good scrap, before I found the love of Jesus.
My coach would do this to us in mma training sometimes , the others were allowed to punch and kick you(full ppe of course) you just had to block , cover and dodge , other times we were allowed to respond with grapling and submission.
When I did Krav Maga back in the day, we had similar drills (I think it was called Monkey in the Middle or something to that effect). Some required fighting back, some required just surviving the onslaught and being able to defend and not loose it. It was a great stress inoculation drill on how to keep cool and navigate the chaos. Tough drills for sure, especially when you want to hit back but you can't.
Krav Maga is bullshit Against someone who trains
Krav Maga is a joke 😂😂😂
Have to check out the episode when Ant finds out a recruit lied about being in the military
I did. Its coming out soon. It;s a good one
I went to school with that lad 'James Archer'... He was a prick then too lol
Yeah its belter. I'm not surprised he was a prick in school mate. Lads got too many demons and tries to hide them with his jovial front. Then when he got called out on it he fucking quit
Lieing about being in the military is bad enough but Lieing about being in the Paras is another thing the paras are an elite unit
@@jordfoth very true mate. Especially when "Billy" started off in the paras before he was an SAS operative for 18 years. Course hes gunna take that shit personally. As he calmly said. Stolen valour......
i remember when i was younger i was allways scared of fights, of getting hurt untill one day i got mugged by 7 men and lost some teeth and broken ribs, it was very traumatic for me but after time passed i grew to appreciate the event for it made me realize i was not made of glass and that a punch could not kill me, after that i can say my life changed in the sense that i stopped acting goofy and was more aware of my surroundings, everyone should take a punch once in their lives.
It's sad but not overly surprising. When you train someone for years to solve their problems with violence, you make it their life, their profession, their motivation and their identity... it's not then surprising when that habit continues when the job ends. You train it in, you should be responsible for training it out too.
Well said
Easy said then done
Good comment - it’s almost a recipe for distaster in itself, train someone for years and years how to be hyper-aggressive and alert then all of a sudden that’s gone and your just expected to act different - they really should try do more training post service to combat this, surely it’s a known problem by now - sorry for the rant mate you’ve got yourself a subscript anyway
Yeah, its time for him to develop other skills. This exercise illustrates the importance of doing that. Hopefully Tony realizes that he needs to channel his drive towards developing his skills in other areas. Its great that he got the opportunity to meet people like Ant, who has struggled with the same thing. Time will tell if its enough ...
@Rolexonthearm Well Ant has a conviction for assaulting a police officer with a 14 month prison sentence, so...yes. STFU
I lift heavy weights as an outlet. A 3 hour workout, 3 times a week. I'm no longer filled with rage. It works for me..
Because of what you said at the 7:10 mark I feel I need to share this anekdote. I returned from service and was doing okay back in civi life, I stood in a line, not important to specify, but this guy two man in front of me got into an altercation and I recognized in his demeanor he was a vet as well, I saw him indeed going of to the other guy in an unreasonable fashion, others were trying to get him to calm down but it didn't work, I gave him "an order to stand down" in a way we all are familiar with and that was the only way he listened and calmed down. My point here is that even though it's not right how he acted, to others he may seem like a lunatic, I ask of all the people to keep in consideration what he has gone through and that he might be in the middle of his transition back in to civil life and may have a hard time doing so, just try to keep that in mind if you ever encounter a similar situation.
Ant wasn't in the SAS, he was SBS sames as Foxy and all the others. Only Billy Billingham was SAS that was in that show.
He didn't "lash out", he just used one arm to push the guy back. I bet he was hoping the guy was going to come back harder. He was taunting the whole time. He wasn't out of control; he was playing with them.
It's all show, it's an act for a show.
3:52 the size difference between Ant and Tony Bellow lol and still Ant has all the control, shows you just how good the SAS guys are
This show is incredible. In the scene where they are talking 2 on 1 to tony the camera angles make it so you cannot see ants eyes as they are in the shadows. This reflects his personality showing he has spent a lot of his life living in the shadows. Little details make this show top notch
I'm watching all those reaction videos to Ant and I love when you take the time to explain the real meaning behind the tests and exercises.
This is a great video. Breaking my back on a weekend off from T.A SAS Sigs Sqn selection in 03. Having spent the first 30 yrs of my life being an alpha mega fit soldier/athlete freestyle street and break dancer. Took me yrs to grieve, and accept I'm not that way anymore. By sharing my journey as a pain and life diary on my Facebook timeline. I've been told I inspire others how to cope, by me sharing how I learned to cope from other former alphas. Not easy transition. Still have many bad days. Hardest right now as I type, living a 27yr ongoing health nightmare. I'm a blank soul, as I'll never work again, Degenerative in health, and each new thing I try lasts 5mins, then my health runs it. I'm a blank soul, not knowing I'm meant to be the rest of my life. I'm ok in myself, as after many yrs living alone, I've faced all the demons and then some. I'm just functioning with no purpose. It's out there somewhere. That's why I won't ever let it beat me. I go out kicking and screaming, even if I've not found that thing to make me feel a little more of myself again. The fight is also part of the journey. Ride the whirlwind when it's tough, sun bathe and prepare for next storm when not. To breath is a gift. To live is an amazing thing. I truly believe I'll find something, or that special woman who will be that something. I have to have faith, without it, I may as well give up.
My fav mottos which are proudly tattooed next to my Army ones are:
"Forward Forever - Backwards Never. Progress Not Perfection. Adapt and Overcome. Never Give Up Or In".
Get yourself a geetar boy !!!
Music to focus on 👍👌
Best bit was when he goes "Hit me..or I'll hit myself"
Made me laugh my arse off when the episode aired
Sick man this is what I ment il be watching in 18 hours keep up the good work man usmc legit 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks brothers. I have a lot coming out. If you have buddies please share on socials. The bigger the better.
@@JamesonsTravels il be sure to do that man keep up the good work!
My kids go to the same school as Tony's - play rugby together. Not met Tony yet but his kids are VERY level headed and seem like great kids - good at the sport too
Sub count is going up fast. Keep at it.
Thanks brother. Good viewer.
PD's can benefit from this training. Heck I need this, I fight back even when I know better. Thank you for this video. This pricks my ego, mission accomplished.
5:40 - very important message. I see it so much, especially in sports people, a dogged determination which can be very hard to turn off. Generally it also permeates all elements of an individuals life.
thanks. I have been there. never a boxer but simliar high rev job that make it tought to come off. took years to get somewhat normal.
Back in the day during the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland. We could come straight from patrols in Belfast -urban couterinsurgency- and within a couple of hours be on R&R back in our home towns in the UK. In the pub of course. That made for an interesting 72 hours. Then straight back on patrols. A bit disorientating to say the least.
@@sweaty7012 counterinsurgency lmfao
Remember Jeremy Renner's character in The Hurt Locker in the cereal aisle of the grocery store after he got home? All he was thinking about was how to get back to the war and his bomb disposal job. He didn't feel alive unless he was dancing on the edge of a razor blade.
Tony bellew was a world class boxer he’s a tough dude great content .Alba gu BRATH 🏴
I like Potatoes if you win a world title you must have some ability and skill but yes two big names I can think of beat his ass
@I like Potatoes you can not be a domestic level fighter and win a WORLD title the clue is in the name of the title
Lol.... steady on a bit
@I like Potatoes he was giving usyk a good fight until he got tired, lets see how chisora handles him..
He's English, with a strong scouse accent..am I missing something with the Jock flags?
New to your channel, I've spent the past hour binge watching your videos! Really like your content. One thing about Ant Middleton though he's ex SBS not SAS - our navy's equivalent of the SAS.
Actually its another way around. Most of the times MMA fighters are calm and very discipline because the training makes you humble and you will respect the others. I used to have problems with my temper but MMA training cut the edges away and today im really calm and i dont need to prove anything to anyone. After 15 years of training i think i still have everything in place in my brain :D
Different people use it as an outlet for different things, and most boxers aren't mixed martial artists, a lot of martial arts do indeed focus on mental discipline and inner focus but boxing discipline is less spiritual and more physical, you do need some discipline in the ring but ultimately you have to be able to explode when the opportunity arises, you need that animal instinct to overcome overthinking too much, you can't think too much when a guy is throwing punches your way, you need to be able to react on instinct.
I found that the demographic in a boxing gym are different to those in an MMA gym. I've boxed since I was young and boxing gyms tend to be in poorer areas with rougher kids. They box because it is an outlet for aggression. With MMA I found people do it more as a hobby, the majority of people who train don't fight competitively just a select few. Where as with boxing it was the other way round with most kids competing in amatuer fights. Not saying that this is the case it's just what I've noticed in the last 15 years. Although I disagree with what the guy said regarding the discipline all combat sports provide discipline and generally make people less aggressive in confrontational situations as they have less to prove.
@@allyofficial4547 Yeah i can totally agree on this.
80% of the guys actually quit after 3-4 months in MMA gyms because it gets too uncomfortable for them or their ego's cant handle that they get beat over and over again.
I have been in combat sports sense i was 6 years old, done it all. Kickboxing, BJJ, traditional ju-jitsu, boxing, submission wrestling and MMA. I love them all.
@@Flyingtom80 A lot of guys walk into boxing or MMA gyms thinking that they are harder than they actually are. Pretty much every man trained or untrained thinks they can handle themselves in a fight until they get knocked about by a 14 year old in sparring.
I must admit I always preferred boxing over MMA. Always thought it was a tougher sport ( not as in ability wise) in the sense of having gym wars, and sparring u till you drop. Had a few muay thai fights out in Thailand a few years back that was an experience.
Mate if you want a good laugh with this type of stuff you need to review the “Bad Lads Army” series. Its on youtube and its about taking some british teenage criminals and putting them through WWll style national service, its hilarious but brilliant.
I iike that one. I have a video coming soon
Jamesons Travels brilliant mate, just leave series 1 alone as they aint criminals there just posh twats haha
@@JamesonsTravels can't wait to see you do that video!
Yo bad lads army was top notch.
When one of the lads calls the Sgt "sarge" and the Sgt starts screaming at him
"SARGE ... BLOODY SARGE .... LET ME TELL YOU LAD THERE ARE ONLY TWO TYPES OF SARGE AND THAT IS MASSARGE AND SAUSARGE AND IF YOU PUT THOSE TWO THINGS TOGETHER IT MEANS THAT YOU ARE CALLING ME A WANKER" 🤣
It sounds like a better scared straight 😂
my mate bought an ex racing greyhound, took it for walks in the country, a run in the fields, it would always run big circles.... it was in the dogs system.
You should watch “Guarding the Queen” it’s about The British queen guards and their duties in both military combat and ceremonial duties. ❤️🇬🇧
Its shit load of crap
@@all4games825 why is it shit? Explain dipshit
Bradley Attersley yep 🏴
@Abu Dabu shut up u dick. go sit down litle boy
@Abu Dabu im sorry but you can’t make things up like that. You have zero evidence for it. You probably just read this off some random website. Stop lying and show respect man
Guys who want to punch people most likely never got their ass kicked because they intimidate people. I respect any man who will fight another man of equal or greater caliber.
100 percent,,,,,,well said mate .
Love these SAS vids mate. Keep them coming!
I'm not your fucken mate !
@@sjgoldc4829 He was quoting Ant Middleton. He said it in the series haha. Almost reached MEME status.
@@sjgoldc4829 its what ant says in the show when ever someone calls him mate, it a joke 🤣
Like your videos , I've served in Iranian navy marine recon , as you said in Russian spetnaz video to join in SF force and finishing it person need absolute dedication
I followed Tony Bellew's boxing career when he was challenged for world championships. He definitely had (or still has by the looks of things) an aggression to him both in and out of the ring. I hope he finds that outlet that could help him, but I understand that finding it may be a difficult task for him. Who knows! Enjoying your channel so far. :)
Ant Middleton wasn't actually SAS, he was SBS (Special Boat Service). Still a very deadly regiment but not SAS.
Same selection
@@crazyboom2759 If anything more deadly.. SBS do the stuff we don't hear about.
You have to pass sas course before you start sbs. These are the team that do the stuff we don’t even want to know about.
It's a regiment part of the sas
Lauri Törni/Larry Thorne, "The soldier who fought in 3 armies" from simple history, please.
excellent vid , honest and assertive observations only , zero personal bias....big up sir
There is an episode where one of the recruits lies on his CV (Resume) about being an ex para trooper. Love to see your reaction and thoughts on that one.
U Walter Mitty😂
Great content man
anyone with anger inside or frustration, Martial Arts is the way forward, they teach you to channel your anger for good.
Hey I love the channel. Never miss it. I like your no nonsense style. Keep it up mate
Thanks Colin. No BS for me is refreshing when i watch it. I say as much as i can on youtube without getting the boot.
Maybe you could perhaps review something on combat engineering for us that like to blow stuff up? Lol
Really liked the analysis on this video.... After years of releasing their anger in the ring or the battlefield, these guys really do struggle to adapt to what society sees as normal.. When they do snap all hell breaks loose... Totally agree, they need people of similar professions to talk to and relate experiences to... I really like that you're comments are intelligent and objective on all your vids... You are definitely one of the best guys on UA-cam... Keep them awesome videos rolling...
I love how you are like you gotta have a lose screw to wanna get punched when you signed up to get shot at 😂
Enjoyed this Thankyou. Some great comments on here also, respect to all the veterans who commented
I think he should become a coach, get vicarious sucess from bringing up younger fighters
I started at age 16 playing semi-pro hockey against teams like the US Olympic team that beat the Russians in 1980, Mark and Marty Howe and others in the Michigan area. Went into the military to serve after I saw how warriors were treated as they came home. Trained in boxing, karate, Tang Soo Do Mu Duk Kwan, Judo and wrestling. I was driven and rode that rage until I nearly killed someone. Put then in hospital for 2 weeks - but no charges as it was mutual combat. I sat down and watched the sea come in and thought hard. You have crap pile on you day after day until you lose your cool over nothing - one act often not started on purpose. I now say - it is one thing - this person did one thing to me and they don't know me. Turn the drive to positive. I restore old barns and old Victorian era houses. Read the book of 5 Rings by Musashi - a killer turned peaceful and an artist. Look up some of his art. The drive and rage is a good thing - I can't teach you violence if you already know it - but peace can be found in using your hands to restore things to life.
That volcano rises up sometimes and it can be rather difficut to cap it.
You should watch the Ross Kemp docs on Afgan/Iraq on front line. Really good!! 👍
Love you're reactions too. As a Brit myself its nice to hear the other side of the ponds views. Keep up the good work.
And most importantly, Thank you for your service 👍
Agree
Yea deffo agree, not sure how easy it is to get in the US though
@@tain2002 just watch some clips on youtube.
Ross Kemp is a nob. He and his crew were liabilities and put the soldiers at an even higher risk than necessary through being a burden on the patrols.
@@hoppy857h5 yes, but the patrols did not care
Being punched by that lot is like being hit by a wet lettuce.
You're 100% correct! The military or in his case boxing, takes years to develop you. In the Army you get 5 days to transition out. This guy is a time bomb and like you said, the first guy that crosses him could end up dead.
Transition before I person gets out is lacking. That is area we could really help vets before they are vets. I had like 1 day of. Nothing. I turned out fine but a lot of guys could use some real talk form other vet.
THANKS J FOR GIVING ME ANOTHER, WHAT I NOW KNOW IS AN AWESOME SHOW.. when i heard abt this show only recently i wasnt going to watch it because .. i cannot stand for watching liabilities n with civilians in a millitary world .. there will be lots.
BUT I FORGOT HOW AWESOME YOU SERVICE GUYS ARE, SO I WATCH THE SHOW NOW , ITS AWESOME SEEING YA'LL DOING WHAT YOU WERE TAUGHT :) thanks again .
Love your comments Sir. You remind me of my old man:) Respect and best wishes from the North.
Worth a watch, this was no celebrity light version, they did it for real, if you haven’t seen it I’d recommend you watch it
Just in my experience with mma for over 5 years, we were to be well disciplined. To learn and acquire that knowledge is also to be very responsible. The golden rule was always if you fight outside of the gym you are black balled forever.
After this it would be in order to go and look at how Usyk slapped Bellew around the ring in their fight.
Tony is an awesome guy and an Everton fan! Can't imagine how hard it must be to switch off from what you were born to do.
Tony is a twat mate fuckin fake he ain't no alpha male alpha males protect other people he just a fuckin idiot who boxes shit boxer at that
@@calrobbo2713 said by a beta 🤣
I think there’s so many similarities with us kids that grew up on council estates whether it be Bermondsey, Moss Side, Gorbals, Boot estate and so many others it amazes me how alike we are…
Got to see your reaction to the the stolen valour incident on the show find that clip you’ll enjoy it
Dumbest idea ever. That's not asking for self control That's asking him to hand over control completely, to be a pawn. Your instinct knows better than to let you submit to a corporation just because they call it discipline.
I have to say something to you personally. I’ve watched maybe a few dozen plus of your videos/breakdowns. Loved them all. That why I keep coming back. This one hits home. I didn’t go to war or train to be a fighter. I played football and other ball sports but namely football. My father was a football coach for the first 23 years of my life. I was good. I could turn on another level of anger and awareness ahead of my grade level. But when I had to stop playing I had no outlet for that anger and that “switch” I would refer to. Once flipped it was go time. I felt that way. It’s only ten years later and many many mistakes that I have really started to find peace and clarity. There are so many things in this video that could potentially help millions of people around the world be better and happier people. What you said about the boxer probably not getting better and him always going to need an outlet for that aggression and anger was spot on. In my opinion age helps if you can make it through by making good decisions. At the end of the day that is all you can do.
a professional fighter knows more about temper control than most. in a combat sport, exactly as in action, keeping a level head is a key in winning.
Not gonna be hard when you got little females who cant punch trying to hit ya
Some of those hits would hurt anyone.
@@chrisjohnson4165 Maybe a beta male like you...no proper man would be bothered by someone half their size, wearing 160z gloves, and wearing layers of clothes, headgear. Keep off the soy!
@@tonyneillaw OK Flinstone. You know nothing about me. You lay off the steroids.
Maybe not but having a number of attackers swarming you all at once, it doesn't matter the damage they are doimg, it's your natural reaction to defend, attack and escape you have to overcome. The brain will tell you it is a threat and you will do what you can to escape it. some of those punches were pathetic but psychology is a hell of a powerful thing that has helped humanity to survive until now. I want to see you do this and not have a similar reaction if a mammoth of a boxer lashed out then I don't think you will do as well as you expect.
Someone can be weak but if you punch someone in the right place it takes them down
I'm guessing that dude never had an older brother and older cousins growing up. I was the runt baby of the clan and received pummeling and psych torture for what added up to literal hours a day. The age gap was such that I just had to take it. I am sure there are piss loads of others on here who dealt with similar shit.
You should watch Bad Lads Army. Another British reality show.
I have one coming out. It was a request. Waiting to finish the copy write fight them it’s coming.
@@JamesonsTravels Can't wait to see your reaction to the show. The reality show doubles as a social and historical experiment.
@@JamesonsTravels Looking forward to that!
Last interegation episode was good in this series but I don't agree who won it, I would be Intrested what you think
Age calms you down but it takes a long time... As an ex soldier i struggled after leaving the forces to calm down and do things at the civvy rate of knots... I hated it and couldn't understand why they were so slow and did not think fast enough... I then struggled mentally and after years of racing inside i finally started to calm down but i was then 65 years old and when i got a bit of perspective on life my best years were over... It seemed such a waste of time.... I hope Tony finds some peace sooner rather than later...
The more i see Tony Bellew the more I like him. I feel what would really help him is talking to Mike Tyson; he seems at peace with himself
Mike Tyson showed the same aggression in a recent interview. It's amazing. I would love to see these guys in a room together to talk about things.
I leave for Paris Island in eight days. I’m hoping I’m cut out for Marsoc, but if not, I’ll fix helicopters.
well, if you want to get to marsoc level but you aren’t cut out, you can easily begin with something like 0311, and after doing that for your first 4 years, maybe you can enlist another 4 year contract for marsoc, or maybe request a transfer after 2 years if they let you. i plan on doing 0321 (reconnaissance) and if after boot camp i’m somehow not cut out, i’ll start at 0311 for a while, so that i have more training to prepare myself for 0321. but you got this brother, good luck!
I’m an airframer in the army it’s a pretty good gig. I know a lot of infantry guys who re-enlisted and went aviation. So if MARSOC doesn’t work out you aren’t out of options
Hey, if you haven't left yet, take this advice. Don't be a pussy, and don't kiss ass.
Hell yeah, earn that fucking title! And on top of that, going for MARSOC too? Reaching for the elite of the elite! Semper Fi little homie! Get that shit!
This is why I like you videos .... you seem to have the knack for sussing people out before they do something
Tony didn’t lash out because of them punching him.
He lashed out because they weren’t hitting him hard.
Tony even says if you don’t hit me hard, I’ll hit myself.
He’s used to people throwing bombs at him, not love taps.
That’s what got him angry.
That Bellow bit, he reminds me of my stepfather. He would be 65 now. He was ex-SAS. When he got out he hurt a few of us who he knew loved him, he loved us too. Civ street was too much. In the end he took his own life. Support is everything. Back then there was hardly any, if any. Today it ain’t much better. Donate to local or national organisations to help support vets. It’s no joke, it’s real. Give back if you can, if not just be aware. It’s the best we can do for people who gave the best for us.