Bro get real. You have done the bare minimum. Your competition drops three times your content + livestream. You have been on cruise control. Your viewers went elsewhere. Earn them back.

@sumboy6183

6 ай бұрын

Only person who is saying how it is lol. Guy puts 0 effort into any videos he's made then cries about how low his views are. Like you know it's bad when you put less effort into yer vids than Guru or Tracy

@stefanm2731

6 ай бұрын

@@sumboy6183 Guru and Tracey are workhorses with their content.

@sumboy6183

6 ай бұрын

@@stefanm2731 ik but you can't say they put alot of effort in the videos themselves

@travismiller1491

6 ай бұрын

​@@sumboy6183but you can say they try more then kimura does. He posts fuck all, every second video is wrong, third video is him telling us we should feel bad because he's stressed out washing dishes and just putting out amatuering videos. It's a joke at this point.

@piopi_starjr7455

5 ай бұрын

I stopped watching Kiiyon when he dropped his monotone shtick, seemed like arrogance came on soon after. At this point I still don’t know if he was trolling.

Subs don't equal views. I've seen Twitch channels with 50k followers, rocking like 15 concurrent viewers. Getting a taste of the good life on YT or Twitch and then losing it is dangerous. Makes you chase a tail you'll likely never catch again. Also you could do a "Where are they now" or "How are they now". Checkups on fighters who've long since retired, just seeing what they've been up to during retirement. Might be a decent idea.

@TheElbowMerchant

6 ай бұрын

I love the suggestions at the end, and those types of videos wouldn't be as likely to receive copyright strikes.

You're a content creator man, you have to do content that makes you happy. If you enjoy the process of making the content it is more likely to resonate with people than if the process is a burden for you. I look forward to seeing the new content!

@scottymobley4854

6 ай бұрын

Lmao y’all supporting homelesssnesss horrible man’s depresssion levels are horrible because of it

It sucks that copyright strikes have killed off the How Good videos cos they were iconic. If you do want to keep them going, how about making on prospects instead? The sharabullet one did well and there's also a lot of hype for guys like bo, raul rosas, ikram etc and footage from regional fights won't get copyrighted, so it will stay relevant for a lot longer

@peaceonmars

6 ай бұрын

Sharabullet was jailed for assaulting some dude who committed the high crime of holding hands with his wife. The less attention paid to him the better.

Just my own opinion. You have built a large channel and brand around MMA. I totally understand the lower view counts must be hard to take. You can start a new channel for different content without damaging the brand you already have. However, if you burn the brand you have within MMA by talking about other topics, you cant get that back once its gone. You found a great niche with the "how good" videos and I believe you can do it again. I think the main issue around the demonetised is you keep using footage you don't own so find another way to tell the same story with footage you can use. Its the story people tune in for and you telling it, not the footage. Whatever you do I hope you find what you are looking for.

@Trepanation21

6 ай бұрын

He could try using stillframe sequences instead of video. Muuuch safer.

@PsychologyStud

6 ай бұрын

Kiiyon’s comment section give some of the best feedback I have seen on KZread!

@rosscarroll6735

6 ай бұрын

I don't think you can make a successful "How Good" videos with fight clips, particularly the finishes

@10pmmemes88

6 ай бұрын

it's because the answer is so clear yet Kiiyon somehow fails to see it... @@PsychologyStud

Go for it man, some of us like surprises. I'm totally with you, have fun and be yourself, release the berserker in you :)

Glad to hear you are moving forward and trying something new. Change is scary but, necessary

Your channel took a dip after your "There is Racism Against Black MMA Fighters" video that got alot wrong. There's a better and more accurate video specifically about Tyron Woodley from Your MMA Dose called "Why fans hate Tyron Woodley" that's far more accurate which the fans agree with based on the like ratios.

@JC-ji1hp

9 күн бұрын

It’s a take a lot of people have. Guru ultimately killed kiyyon

I’ve been around for 4 ish years and I will never leave your videos always stick out to me and always get me hyped when I see a new vide, I love your videos bro keep up the grind

As a subscriber that doesnt watch many of your videos these days I like this a lot! Start sharing stories and experiences in your life man. May as well tap into this since you have nothing to lose. Good stuff bro.

All will be well brotha💯🙏🏼

I really loved your MMA videos!! Thanks for pushing out amazing content! Do worry about growing and evolving, you are doing the right thing! Your talent will shine through!

Good choice, we are here to support you

You’re a great creator and describe things very well. I listened to your “how good was” videos while driving so I never got to even watch the video, but just listening you did a good job of painting the picture. You’re viewers also have other interests besides MMA as well, I think you can definitely succeed branching out to other topics, I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with

I just subbed yesterday and I’m not leaving I agree whit the quote u quoted and your right if no one is watching your mma videos u might as well fix the problem make other videos 200k subs will definitely help algorithm of your new videos

Much love and respect you may lose subs but you’ll gain REAL SUPPORTERS!!! I will support you!

Just keep grinding bro. You’re not the best UFC youtuber IMO, but I like you. You seem genuine, and even if I don’t always agree with you, I respect it.

@gi7685

6 ай бұрын

Whats the definition of "the best" I mean it's taste..

@Twatman_21

5 ай бұрын

​@@gi7685 he said "IMO" 💀 ofc he knows it's about taste.

Go for it dude ! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

I think you should make whatever makes you happiest but also know that consistency is half the battle. I think that’s where a lot of your success came from with your “how good was x fighter” You had a formula and we knew what to expect with every installation. When you switch up content a lot and change veins a lot of people will switch because we also dont really know much about you personality wise like we do with other mma KZreadrs like Guru or Bedtime who are always live and talking to the community. I think you could make MMA content work if you stayed with it and toughed out the low views until people got more accustom to the new you. TLDR: stay consistent or put more of your personality in your videos

To be honest, I subscribed to you for your content and the relaxed talking style you use while also putting out very informative videos. It was very satisfying to me to watch. The reason I stuck around though, is because I feel like I connected with you the person who makes the videos. The more you showed face, and the more I watched, the more I respected your craft and videos. To the point where it sucked seeing you fall off for me. I want you to succeed. Believe in yourself kiiyon and take the leap of faith.

do what makes you happy man!! people will watch for you

good luck with your new content bro, looking forward to it!

I wish you the best of luck with the new content, and will be looking forward to seeing them.

I'll stick around to see what you do, just take the risks. You might as well do it.

I definitely thought you were going to head in this direction. Do what you need to do. I'm here for it :)

I’d be interested to see what you do in the cinema world. I love MMA but also love movies and there are plenty of bad and good ones to review. I’ll be sticking around for sure

Go for it. I'll stick around to see what's up!

I also want to let you know that your channel was a great platform for new MMA fans like myself that started getting into it heavy around 2020. I used your channel to learn the sport and its history. I hope you realize your contributions to the MMA world and also MMA KZread.

What happened was the MMA KZread space grew… at first you were our only or one of a couple sources of MMA discussion KZreadrs. But as MMA fighters like Henry Cejudo, Bisping, and DC created channels and started uploading consistently, it caused your channel to fall lower and lower in the algorithm. I remember the good ole days when I looked forward to your videos because you were my only source of MMA discussion. I was doing Honor Guard and your videos would get me through long rides. Now the MMA KZreadr space has a whole ecosystem. I hope you find your place and go back to being as prominent as you once was. Thanks for the good times. 🙏🏾

Keep it up brother, you fuel my mornings !!

let's go kiiyon! Unfotunately your videos vanished from youtube feed and i almost forgot about your content, but now i suscribed and will check you chanel constantly. As i'm from Moscow - cannot donate any money because of sanctions prevenetin using my credit cards. I also been a little tired about UFC bullshit and MMA and completely understand your intention. I wish you luck with your new direction.

Ive just realized that I've been watching you for so long now and never subscribed to the channel. I just corrected that now and look forward to see what kind of stuff you'll post in the future. Good luck and I hope these upcoming changes bring the joy of all this back for you.

You're making the right decision. Do what's authentic to you and your true fanbase will follow.

I'm really looking forward to your new stuff!

I hope you win brother keep doing your thing ☝🏾

God bless you amigo hope you are doing good happy new years and yes bring some vids like how fighters started that’s interesting well saludos from San Antonio tx

Hopefully this ends up helping your channel 🙏 ive been watching your videos for a long time now since the beginning and ive been training to become an mma fighter. Hopefully one day i can appear in your videos.

I been here this long. I am not going anywhere. You the man.

Honestly dude. I remember where I was the first time I listened to one of your videos. I was on Hylan blvd on staten island making a delivery to some assholes house right off the main road. The guy was a total douche bag and I was delivering lighting from his "project" and i was just listening to youtube on auto play. Then I heard "how good was chael sonnen actually?" And I really didnt pay mind. But then I stopped halfway and restarted the video and actually listened to what you had to say. And I thought to myself wow this guy really put in all this work this is an amazing summary of Chael's career. I've listened to every one of your videos and they really liked how you shoot from the heart. Like you make your videos with extreme attention to detail and you make sure you do the fighter justice when describing their journey and career. Reguardless what you do you will be successful in it im sure. If i were you id make one more video and take a 2-3 month break because your next decision you make will greatly impact your channel. It's like that saying sometimes you have to get out of the forest so you can actually see the trees or whatever something like that.

Keep grinding bro. U got this

I’ve definitely enjoyed your “how good” videos, however I’m going to be sticking around to see your new content!

Doesn’t matter what you do love your content for you dog! Keep doing what you love and love that you can be real with your subscribers. Not everyone is as genuine as you.

Kiiyon, you're the man. Don't let the UFC, KZread, or Canadian politicians keep you from doing what you love.

The body language breakdowns are some of the best vids on this website

Looking forward for your future man. Hoping to see improvements and more success on your channel. I actually interested to see what you gonna do besides MMA contents

Well if it makes you feel better. I appreciated the content you released earlier but I enjoyed it because how you and how you displayed the information. I would be a hater to not give your new videos a chance. Looking forward to it my guy

came to your channel for MMA content. stayed for the biceps. we ride or die with you kiyon.

Kiiyon and the Grand Master Jessy the duo we need.

@Therealdeal-rz1kq

6 ай бұрын

It's crazy how they both are dealing with the same issues and are about the same size as well

Respect Kiiyon, I think this is one of the most self reflective and honest assessments of ones own situation I've ever seen on this platform. Rooting for you in the future dude

I’m definitely not unsubscribing you seem real af I’m here for the journey

Hey Kiiyon - I'm a long time subscriber + will be a solid subscriber. I like your style + am interested + look forward to your next video. Who knows - maybe as you experiment with your content you'll settle on a format that's great + really you! Think positive + go for it! ❤️

We here for you bro!

It's too bad the algorithm didn't show you love. I am keen to see your new content.

In all seriousness, I’m curious to see the change. Gotta do what makes YOU happy. Good luck.

Samething happened to me . Good luck bro

ill watch whatever you end up doing, but id love to see you branch off into other areas !! ive been more into muay thai and ONE championship more than ufc lately and it would be sick to see some videos from you about it

See you around Kyon!

I'll stay. Let's go, I'm in for the long haul. Got your notifications on anyhow

You made me like MMA. The way you flow with words is so unique, no other person can do what you do. Your voice is very soothing too. Perhaps you can branch into ASMR? I'm from Nigeria and I love what you do. Whatever content you plan to put up next, I'm already excited about it!

Keep grinding man!

If you move to video essays, make sure you write a small but that's meant JUST for shorts/reels/tiktoc. I'd like to hear about infamous people from history. You should cover some.

"This is where the fun begins." ~ Anakin Skywalker

I think regardless of the outside things that are causing this stuff on your channel it would be better for you to take the perspective that everything is your fault. Having the mindset that the world is out to get you is so defeating. Just look at it in a way that your life is still completely in your control. Push out any notion that your success is out of your control. I wish you all the best dude. Like David Goggins says "Stay Hard!" On a side note. I get copyrighted all the time. Do you dispute your claims? I lose some of the disputes, I go as far as filing appeals when I do lose a claim. If I feel my video complies with fair use I fight it all the way. I've lost disputes and had to file counter notifications. I've never lost one of those.

@franciscomonteirobeats

6 ай бұрын

On the other hand, blaming yourself for things out of your control can have a very negative impact on your mental health. Balance is key, just be honest with yourself.

@govegan92

6 ай бұрын

​@@franciscomonteirobeatsthe downfall of this channel, unfortunately, had nothing to do with outside stuff

@RNTV

6 ай бұрын

@@franciscomonteirobeats I've never had an issue blaming myself for things. It's not so you can sit around being upset about things you did wrong. It's so you can look at it in a way that allows you to grow.

@franciscomonteirobeats

6 ай бұрын

@@RNTV Just saying you control somethings and other things you dont, you gotta blame yourself or take responsiblity for what you can control otherwise you just making yourself feel extra badly.

Who would have thought. Calling all your fanbase racist would have consequences

Thanks Kiiyon, I've been there since the beginning, when your "How good was GSP actually?" video exploded (it still has the most views on you channel, 4 millions, *damn* ) and I'll never unsubscribe =) Do your thing, who knows, this move might give you more exposure and make your channel explode... Cheers from France! )

I'm here to stay brother 🤜 greetings from Argentina

Hey man I gotta be 10000000% honest with you right now. I hope you're the first of a host of creators who decide to make this evolution. The idea people follow you because of MMA is a projection you've made onto yourself. I followed you because I liked your presentation. I like MMA but there's plenty of creators I didn't follow or even watch again. Do what you want because if you're enjoying yourself your videos will be just as enjoyable.

Can’t wait for you to start covering water polo!

I'll stay bro. Follow your dreams

I'll keep watching your video, bro.

I LOVE YOU KIIYON YOU DO YOU

Keep rollin' bro

Do a "What is there potential" sort of series in the same fashion as your "how good were they" videos. You got popular because of the exposure you gave to fighters mixed with your positivity. Keep that same attitude and you can keep going.

i under stand whay you wana make different videos its hard job and i support you

You're the man, Kiiyon. Do what you want. I'm sorry the Canadian government has been giving you a hard time. JJ McCullough is a Vancouver-based Canadian content creator who I heavily enjoy who's been doing lots of talking about these bills that affect YT creators from your country. If you ever find yourself in WA state in the USA, lemme know ahead of time, I'll buy you a haircut with a dope fade.

Hope stuff gets better man

Don't worry my guy. I got your back regardless of what you do. Life is too short. Do what comes naturally.

You might get subs. Who knows. Do what makes you happy. I'll certainly stick around.

No matter what? I will be in ur channel forever💪

I would like to see a daily life of you, not to bite the Sam Sulek type videos but I wouldnt mind seeing a lifestyle video you seem so down to earth about everything. I would be so interested to learn about your hobbies/ interests etc. it won’t destroy nothing, you are yourself remember that. you never branded yourself as a dedicated MMA YTer, please make a change in content as a subscriber since the beginning, grow more, branch out we need change!

Still following you, I know life has been hitting you hard the last year.....I'm sure you will find a spark to get your views back up

Bruh. Get a squad together in your house, make a dope set, and do a podcast!!! I'm staying. I wanna see what's next.

Brother u definitely have the personality and opinions to do ufc KZread but if u upped ur editing and production I’m sure you’d keep expanding including recaps the demonization is tough but trust me if u kept going and adapting u could do this but there is a lot u could do apart from ad rev hope u can make it through enjoy ur videos but there’s work to b done

Chase the dream!

go for it

Back in the days when I watched wrestling their was a channel that started doing every PPV review. Maybe you should to do some kind off MMA history stuff. Start doing reviews of old UFC PPV's (maybe do review for every UFC PPV). Maybe try to do Pride reviews too. Try to do "how god was" with maybe some lesser known fighters. I don't know how good was Pat Berry, lol. Maybe try to do some MMA news reports like other channels are doing. Maybe some top ten videos, etc...

Kyron, lots of content creators get around the demonetisation by using stills instead of footage . Some use cheap animation.

You might not see it benefit your channel immediately but it’ll be better for your career as a whole in the long run not to be stuck down with mma content

Do what you love and make it fun again.

I'm in this piece .... "I run" boi

I understand that’s why I have multiple channels

Good video, I hope it works out for you

Make prediction videos for the upcoming ufc event every week. You’ll rack up views

Are you releasing new music too? You run is fire

Kiiyon will you please do a How good was Joe Lauzon video? He was one of the few fighters who had everything to make a champion but never could get a string of wins together to become a champion. Even a mini-documentary on Joe and Dan would be incredible as they are two homegrown fighters whose stories show that everyone who has the will can become great at fighting, you just have to want it.

How good were they vids were good, how about new videos like how far can these prospects go? Either way ill always tune in

good luck dude,. i think you are shadow banned or something. i was not subscribed to your channel but i am now. you have the experience and the knowledge, you can do what ever you want.

Do your best dude.

Truthfully, I subbed for the "How Good" series. I tried the newer style of content when you transitioned but for what it's offering, there's channels that achieve its goals better. If I want MMA analysis and current events I usually watch The Weasel, MMA On Point or Michael Bisping. I can understand the temptation to move away from MMA content entirely considering that your channel is dead, however, I also wouldn't bet against the horse that got you to the race. It's difficult to give advice, but if you're running this as a business, I would try to make educational MMA history videos whilst avoiding demonitisation as much as is feasible. If demonitisation is unavoidable you need sponsors as your revenue source. This channel has a similar story to "Mype Sports".

you should expand , your burnout is gonna affect your performance no matter what. I'll still be here as will plenty of others