Rise of Derek Brunson

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2022
  • UFC middleweight Derek Brunson is no stranger to the Octagon as he has faced some of the best in the sport since his UFC debut back in 2012. Currently sitting as the No. 4-ranked middleweight, Brunson is riding a five-fight win streak and faces Jared Cannonier next at UFC 271 on Saturday.
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  • @Mitch189022
    @Mitch189022 2 роки тому +248

    You have to respect a guy like Brunson. He’s had lows in his career but always remained near the top 10 and is now on a big streak. And it’s amazing he still has a career after utilizing the bum rush technique lol

    • @hischam0698
      @hischam0698 2 роки тому +3

      💯

    • @blinkerbot6094
      @blinkerbot6094 2 роки тому +2

      I think he fucks yo Jared no cap

    • @thorn3802
      @thorn3802 2 роки тому +2

      @@blinkerbot6094 If he gets it to the ground, fs. Till might possibly be better on the ground than Jared

    • @blinkerbot6094
      @blinkerbot6094 2 роки тому

      Up*

    • @kautsarmw9526
      @kautsarmw9526 2 роки тому +3

      @@thorn3802 capp jared fought branch and hermansson. He's far more experienced fighting grapplers than Till

  • @minormarley5195
    @minormarley5195 2 роки тому +117

    Really impressed with his run lately. Lost to adesanya then dominated his way back to being a high contender. He’s the example of working your way up to a title

  • @JohnJohn-nf6hm
    @JohnJohn-nf6hm 2 роки тому +133

    you gotta give him credit he really has reinvented himself, his results speak for themselves

    • @matthewreid1175
      @matthewreid1175 2 роки тому +19

      Takes some serious inner strength to lose big fights and keep picking yourself up after being treated like shit by everybody. Guys like Derek, Dustin, Glover, Jan, Charles, mike Bisping, Ed alvarez, ect. Always looked up to those guys.

    • @Cub__
      @Cub__ 2 роки тому +3

      @@matthewreid1175 Absolutely, 100%

    • @clarkdark2906
      @clarkdark2906 2 роки тому

      Yes he learned how to ground and pound and that 1 jab doesn’t mean it’s time to finish the fight

  • @KOOLEE88
    @KOOLEE88 2 роки тому +46

    Brunson is awesome, Glad to see him humbled and better after that Izzy loss

  • @ruyacloud9016
    @ruyacloud9016 2 роки тому +28

    10 years in the top 15 multiple 4 fight plus win streaks in the UFC every time hes been KOed he pulls himself back from the depths of hell. Whatever you want to say he has one of the best mentality's in the UFC.

  • @sharik6862
    @sharik6862 2 роки тому +33

    I like how he appreciated Machida for the legend he is

    • @langtryvlogme
      @langtryvlogme 2 роки тому +1

      I mean saying he lost speed, timing and cardio is not my definition of praising someone sorry

    • @sharik6862
      @sharik6862 2 роки тому +2

      @@langtryvlogme well he also said he ain't gonna loose his skills and implied that he just lost the speed and timing 'cause he's gotten old and that sounds like giving respect to me

  • @jeremyjordan6786
    @jeremyjordan6786 2 роки тому +27

    Blonde Brunson is a mythical fighter indeed

  • @Don_Mindfreak
    @Don_Mindfreak 2 роки тому +66

    This guy has been fighting the best in the world for 10 years and he's still at the top. Mad respect.

    • @normiesammie
      @normiesammie 2 роки тому +1

      I tenom em mai a ... Mi comment ruk ching hi ka huat zawng tak ... I mawng pan rawh se.... ✌🏽

    • @_Mugman420
      @_Mugman420 2 роки тому +2

      @David Baltazar UFC fighters are the best in the world, don't talk like they not on ur level big man 😭

  • @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu
    @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 роки тому +35

    How they ain't gon play the destruction of Till? If people ain't knew his name before they know it after that.

    • @Phaminator525
      @Phaminator525 2 роки тому +14

      Yeah I'm surprised they didn't show till getting destroyed. Maybe they still want to build him up. Kind of scummy though Brunson deserves that on his highlight

    • @theo4014
      @theo4014 2 роки тому

      @Darren Reddix great logic there pal

    • @vietnamsemonky4082
      @vietnamsemonky4082 2 роки тому

      Honestly who cares about toilet till? All he does is talk trash and then lose lmao, he should have easily beaten Brunson.

  • @winstonchurchill137
    @winstonchurchill137 2 роки тому +12

    Just a reminder, Blonde Brunson is undefeated

  • @agentcodybanx8909
    @agentcodybanx8909 2 роки тому +32

    A career resurgence. Honestly I know we all thought he wouldn't come back from getting beat like Izzy the way he did but you gotta respect Where's he's at now. Him vs Izzy 2 would be a lot different imo

    • @RealityClubX
      @RealityClubX 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah nah. He's chinny and will lose worse than he did the first time.

    • @thorn3802
      @thorn3802 2 роки тому

      @@RealityClubX U never know my man. U just never know :>

    • @goead
      @goead 2 роки тому

      @@RealityClubX he’s been finished by Whittaker and adesanya and that was years ago…he’s not a glass chin anymore

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 2 роки тому +6

      Brunson was an underdog in virtually all of his most recent fights, and derailed hype train after hype train along the way. If he beats Cannonier, you can't deny this man a title shot any longer.

    • @anthonypapiccio2045
      @anthonypapiccio2045 2 роки тому +1

      If Rob doesn't get it done this weekend, Brunson has maybe the best wrestling in the division and can easily make mincemeat of Izzy if he can get him down. His stirking defense is a lot better, but not sure if it's at the level it needs to be for the rematch. Still wanna see it though

  • @Andrew-xt8lz
    @Andrew-xt8lz 2 роки тому +9

    3:33 who’s dad they got in there fighting Brunson lmao

  • @soldierofgod5809
    @soldierofgod5809 2 роки тому +3

    Why didn't you guys added the till finish???

  • @bigpapichampagne745
    @bigpapichampagne745 2 роки тому +15

    since losing to Izzy he's been on a 5 fight win streak. if he can beat Cannonier he probably gets the title shot.

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 2 роки тому

      He should get a title shot if he wins, but if Rob ends up beating Izzy it will suck because he'll have to wait and time is not on his side.

    • @wildberry752
      @wildberry752 2 роки тому

      @@madgavin7568 he have to wait no matter who wins but its good they both fight on the same night

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 2 роки тому +1

      @@wildberry752 If Rob wins he'll have to wait even longer as there will be a trilogy fight if that happens. He would honestly have to pray that for the trilogy either Izzy gets injured so he can step in or Rob gets injured setting up an interim belt with Izzy. And all of that is not assuming Kamaru Usman doesn't move up and throw his hat in the ring if Izzy is out.

    • @wildberry752
      @wildberry752 2 роки тому

      @@madgavin7568 its not guaranteed the trilogy happens immediately and as you said maybe izzy gets injured or wants to take more time off

    • @kenshihinitz222
      @kenshihinitz222 2 роки тому

      Update: he did not beat Cannonier

  • @screwcassidy4366
    @screwcassidy4366 2 роки тому +15

    he is extremely underrated

  • @lb9190
    @lb9190 2 роки тому +7

    Brute of a man

  • @pn2102
    @pn2102 2 роки тому +2

    Derek used to fight like he was double parked. He is so much more calculated these days. It's been a joy to watch the evolution.

  • @GateKeeper36
    @GateKeeper36 2 роки тому +12

    Be so cool if he gets the belt one day.

  • @mattbradbury3582
    @mattbradbury3582 2 роки тому +1

    Probably one of the top ten greatest middleweights of all time dudes been a main stay at middleweights for almost a decade

  • @justpassingby-iz9ku
    @justpassingby-iz9ku 2 роки тому +3

    I like Brunson lets get another w baby!!

  • @SkycladWanderer
    @SkycladWanderer 2 роки тому +17

    I really like this guy. Just looks cool.

    • @eZPlayMicRo
      @eZPlayMicRo 2 роки тому +2

      lol

    • @starmorpheus
      @starmorpheus 2 роки тому +1

      He's built like an action figure, Ik what you mean

    • @SkycladWanderer
      @SkycladWanderer 2 роки тому

      @@starmorpheus and his face just says he’s down.
      “The Brunson Burner”

  • @JrakeOutdoors
    @JrakeOutdoors 2 роки тому +4

    Shouldn’t be titled the Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall, And Rise of Derek Brunson. 😂

    • @thorn3802
      @thorn3802 2 роки тому

      Some "Next Dragon Ball Z shit"

  • @TollFree999
    @TollFree999 2 роки тому +8

    I can't believe Brunson derailed the hell out of that Shahbazyan hype train. That guy was treated like a mini Khamzat.

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 2 роки тому +4

      Now look at Shahbazyan. 0-3 in his last 3 fights, showing awful cardio and fight IQ on route to a brutal loss. He's one loss away from being cut by the UFC and forgotten about. MMA is a cruel sport sometimes.

    • @AK33M
      @AK33M 2 роки тому +1

      @@madgavin7568 that's sad. Hate to see it go down like that

    • @vietnamsemonky4082
      @vietnamsemonky4082 2 роки тому +1

      @@madgavin7568 he really needs to get away from Edmond and that training camp, he’s a bright prospect still.

    • @whodatboi2567
      @whodatboi2567 2 роки тому

      @@madgavin7568 He got into the game too early. He needed the experience to identify glaring weaknesses and work on them.

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 2 роки тому

      @@AK33M I don't like it either, but its a price he will pay if he doesn't change coaches and gyms. Edmond Tarverdyan is a known fraud who has ruined the careers of every fighter under his tutelage; Rousey, Browne, Ellenberger... Shahbazyan is heading there quickly.

  • @dumbnerd747
    @dumbnerd747 2 роки тому +7

    Derek seems to have found a way to be in his own highlights and in other fighter's highlights

    • @scure8931
      @scure8931 2 роки тому +7

      In who‘s highlight u saw blonde brunson?

  • @vbulldog27
    @vbulldog27 2 роки тому +3

    They should have put the till fight

  • @lycanz3tearz628
    @lycanz3tearz628 2 роки тому +1

    Always liked him.. Pretty solid fighter and has face top competition.. Good to see him on a win streak

  • @fa8sal_88
    @fa8sal_88 2 роки тому +4

    I love ufc so much

  • @frags6940
    @frags6940 2 роки тому +5

    Blonde Brunson on top!

  • @stevied2008
    @stevied2008 2 роки тому

    Really is fighting good now. Can’t wait for this weekend!

  • @predwards8941
    @predwards8941 2 роки тому +1

    Dude has a pretty complete game. Plus the whole crash bandicoot act is too funny 😂

  • @senditsports6633
    @senditsports6633 2 роки тому

    Brunson has always be underestimated and im trying to think whether he will get through this test this weekend. tough one to call

  • @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu
    @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 роки тому +3

    Brunson is like Din Thomas younger but bigger brother.

  • @beachboytyler7574
    @beachboytyler7574 2 роки тому +1

    From power puncher to wrestler, Brunson can win the fight anywhere.. definitely built to be a top 5 middleweight in the world and maybe be a champion too

  • @kevinramirez1668
    @kevinramirez1668 2 роки тому

    From running in with his hands low and being reckless, to dominating with his physical presence, grappling, and pressure. Been fighting the top dogs too. Gotta respect brunsons rise.

  • @benjaminjonas9701
    @benjaminjonas9701 2 роки тому

    Brunson's such an OG in the fight game, but lately his style has put more fans to sleep than opponents. Would love to see the explosive brawler return this weekend!

  • @vibes24osrs
    @vibes24osrs 2 роки тому +1

    Love me some Derek Brunson

  • @scure8931
    @scure8931 2 роки тому +1

    My man got the subaru logo on his chest

  • @planetoftheapen1559
    @planetoftheapen1559 2 роки тому

    Massive respect for this guy. True warrior. Go get what yours.

  • @nasvsan6191
    @nasvsan6191 2 роки тому +4

    lightyears of skill difference between izzy and rest of the division

  • @gdarippa69
    @gdarippa69 2 роки тому +1

    Slim Shady Brunson is undefeated

  • @tyrocyr
    @tyrocyr 2 роки тому

    One of the elite Middleweights, Strikeforce product 🔥

  • @blinkerbot6094
    @blinkerbot6094 2 роки тому +2

    Blonde Brunson is a menace

  • @alypha737
    @alypha737 2 роки тому

    letsgo my brother

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 Рік тому

    Derek in a league of Derek's own.

  • @kz-xn1gs
    @kz-xn1gs 2 роки тому +2

    If Brunson win this game, we can see interesting fight. Brunson Whittaker 2 , Adesanya Brunson 2

    • @masudkhwaja9458
      @masudkhwaja9458 2 роки тому +1

      Game? You mean fight, this ain't no game boy

  • @yurit.53
    @yurit.53 2 роки тому +4

    DEREK BRUNSON WILL GET THE BELT. SCREESHOT THIS

  • @Sephiroth-1
    @Sephiroth-1 2 роки тому

    Brunson is underrated tbh 💯

  • @lewischarlton3708
    @lewischarlton3708 2 роки тому

    Brunson is a beast

  • @tattooemo4ever757
    @tattooemo4ever757 2 роки тому +3

    Derek "The Blonde" Brunson

  • @Lenners
    @Lenners 2 роки тому

    Great guy.

  • @ricardobjj24
    @ricardobjj24 2 роки тому +3

    Derek is losing the battle of baldness though. His hairline goes back more everytime I see him

    • @kaisac.
      @kaisac. 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe bald brunson is even stronger than blonde brunson

  • @ricok7752
    @ricok7752 2 роки тому

    Brunson gonna be a champion this year

  • @cristobalbalenciaga7295
    @cristobalbalenciaga7295 2 роки тому +4

    This might be a hot take; but lyoto machida and the majority of the middle weight division during that era were mad overrated. They were either super one dimensional or had ultra low fight iq.

    • @thorn3802
      @thorn3802 2 роки тому

      I wouldn't say ultra low fight IQ. But one dimensional is pretty accurate

  • @snake170712
    @snake170712 2 роки тому +1

    Lets go

  • @bishop1283
    @bishop1283 2 роки тому +1

    brunson is clearly a top level fighter. He's beaten the best of the best in this division. I still think jared is gonna take this one tho

  • @beachboytyler7574
    @beachboytyler7574 2 роки тому

    Hate to see Killa Gorilla matchup against Derek because those are both guys I want to win but it’s the fight game. Best of luck to both men.

  • @jasonpham2681
    @jasonpham2681 2 роки тому

    A lot of people are saying Derek is a gatekeeper, but he's always been in the top 10, now I think in the top 5. I'd always thought he had a really bad gameplan because he's always rushing in getting caught. Glad he changed coaches and is more patient now in his approach. Good cardio, good chin. I think he needs to brush up on his striking and I legit think he can be champion.

  • @TheXxakemxX
    @TheXxakemxX 2 роки тому +4

    protect darren till at all costs 🤣

  • @nim3593
    @nim3593 2 роки тому

    These "Rise of" videos tend to be a kiss of death to the fighter they are featuring. 😬

  • @vietnamsemonky4082
    @vietnamsemonky4082 2 роки тому

    He still leaves his chin up in the air a lot but still a great career resurgence.

  • @MistaPea106
    @MistaPea106 2 роки тому +1

    Ya'll foul for showing my dad Dan Kelly getting murked :( He probably would have old man strength his way to a title shot if he didn't get fed to Brunson.

  • @yankeesman1198
    @yankeesman1198 2 роки тому

    Jared is also an amazing fighter he’s fought killers to

  • @boredasfckxx
    @boredasfckxx 2 роки тому +1

    Poor, poor Edmen. Herb Dean was trying to get him killed that night.

  • @benjaminjonas9701
    @benjaminjonas9701 2 роки тому

    Didn't realize Derek beat up a high school gym teacher @ 3:30 🤣 that guy definitely didn't belong in the cage with him

  • @michelofelia7735
    @michelofelia7735 2 роки тому

    Hes a top tier middleweight no doubt.

  • @willahballa5649
    @willahballa5649 2 роки тому

    Derrick Brunson had a lot of ups and downs but blonde Brunson is undefeated

  • @Imhim247
    @Imhim247 2 роки тому

    1:38 😅😂😂

  • @tyleredmonds6947
    @tyleredmonds6947 2 роки тому

    Don’t forget the evolution of blonde Brunson, he’s undefeated ya know

  • @kratomsafetyofficer
    @kratomsafetyofficer 2 роки тому

    Derek "2 More Fights" Brunson

  • @davidowen7369
    @davidowen7369 2 роки тому

    You missed his 3 most recent fights

  • @michaelquiroz94
    @michaelquiroz94 2 роки тому +2

    Should've a W over Anderson Silva also. He clearly won that fight but it was in Brazil.

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 2 роки тому

      Anderson Silva is a fan favourite, so unfortunately it tends to get a pass.

  • @saharalfonso8698
    @saharalfonso8698 2 роки тому

    2:18
    At least Dominik Cruz was getting up

  • @masudkhwaja9458
    @masudkhwaja9458 2 роки тому

    Well, this vid was long overdue

  • @alexrudiger2507
    @alexrudiger2507 2 роки тому

    Brunson CHAMPION

  • @critiquemytechnique1135
    @critiquemytechnique1135 2 роки тому

    He has the heart of a champion but never put it all together to get gold. Always love a Brunson fight tho

  • @adjerram
    @adjerram 2 роки тому

    derek "i lead with my chin" bumson

  • @lanceryderwilson8252
    @lanceryderwilson8252 2 роки тому

    Blonde Brunson is built different

  • @blvck5365
    @blvck5365 2 роки тому

    Lucky number 13

  • @jimmyhunyady9673
    @jimmyhunyady9673 2 роки тому

    we need the Till finish

  • @TroubleOnTheWaters
    @TroubleOnTheWaters 2 роки тому

    I just wish I could bet on Derek, but his chin is more suspect than Cannoniers. If he could take a hard shot better, it would be easy money betting on him imo.

  • @tonatiuhnino3711
    @tonatiuhnino3711 2 роки тому

    Jared Cannonier will break Derek Bumson's streak. Terrible striking and beating low class competition.

  • @jamesy1
    @jamesy1 2 роки тому

    Finally blonde brunson got a video not of him getting finished, hes good as fukc aswell

  • @interpolisawesome
    @interpolisawesome 2 роки тому

    Notice how he is striking on most of these earlier fights. Adesanya turned him into a wrestler after piecing him up he has had the lay and pray approach to fights.

    • @jk90z
      @jk90z 2 роки тому +4

      He's always been a wrestler u casual

    • @nothachimanhikigaya9921
      @nothachimanhikigaya9921 2 роки тому

      @@jk90z But his use of it had always been questionable. Notice how during this streak hes on how well it's worked for him compared to the Whittaker Souza and Izzy fights lol. Still keeps his chin way up but remembered what he's actually good at

    • @jk90z
      @jk90z 2 роки тому

      @@nothachimanhikigaya9921 hes a wrestler. That was my comment.

    • @nothachimanhikigaya9921
      @nothachimanhikigaya9921 2 роки тому

      @@jk90z And you're responding to a guy pointing out how he went back to the wrestling when rushing in like a madman didn't work. They know he's a wrestler lol

    • @jk90z
      @jk90z 2 роки тому

      @@nothachimanhikigaya9921 he never "went back to wrestling" he's always been a wrestler.

  • @fadroxz
    @fadroxz 2 роки тому

    Where is his fight with Till??

  • @raph1576
    @raph1576 2 роки тому

    Aye where’s the Darren till one?

  • @JimboJamboYT
    @JimboJamboYT 2 роки тому

    This looks like there was a last minute pull out and they asked some random plumber to stand in 3:30

    • @JimboJamboYT
      @JimboJamboYT 2 роки тому

      I take that back, this dude beat Rashad Evans at 209 😂

  • @gdarippa69
    @gdarippa69 2 роки тому +1

    I thought Brunson beat Anderson

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    @laurenclark721 2 роки тому +6

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      @1994mrmysteryman 2 роки тому +1

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      @sealion2029 2 роки тому +1

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  • @bushisback112
    @bushisback112 2 роки тому +1

    Brunson is a savage, his trash talking with Gynobender made the fans turn on him but hes super legit.

  • @warius1
    @warius1 2 роки тому

    3:30 who let grandpa in the octagon?

  • @sixersplaylist750
    @sixersplaylist750 2 роки тому

    ufc slipped on this one. it shouldve been the Rise of Blonde Brunson

  • @scawfan1
    @scawfan1 2 роки тому

    Blonde Brunson has won me some good money

  • @holeindanssock156
    @holeindanssock156 2 роки тому

    1:52
    Bank accounts.... With insane amounts

  • @kylecasey7890
    @kylecasey7890 2 роки тому

    Jon “seminal blow” Anik

  • @Ftown1415
    @Ftown1415 2 роки тому

    Ok, so we’re just going to skip over the Izzy ass-whooping….I see what you did there UFC.

  • @masonarmand8988
    @masonarmand8988 2 роки тому

    blonde bumson is actually scary that shit was wild

  • @PunjabiPiccolo
    @PunjabiPiccolo 2 роки тому

    Blonde Brunson is the best G.I. Joe figure.

  • @ajdonzain7496
    @ajdonzain7496 2 роки тому

    How about win over Holland and till

  • @goead
    @goead 2 роки тому

    He’s almost 40 still kicking a$$

  • @Toreju7240
    @Toreju7240 2 роки тому

    yoooo Brunson won for the troops?? very dawg of him