Sang et Neurones
At a glance
- 54,200 subscribers for about 50 videos (September 2026).
- Channel created in July 2021, latest upload in August 2026.
- Series "Dans l'ombre de Khabib" on the career of Islam Makhachev.
Overview
Sang et Neurones (Blood and Neurons) is a French-language YouTube channel of MMA documentaries and technical analysis. It was created in July 2021 and posted in August 2026. It is independent and partly funded by viewers through a Patreon called "Narrations sur le MMA" (MMA storytelling). It is also on TikTok.
As of September 2026, it has 54,200 subscribers for only about 50 videos. Uploads are spaced out: each video is long and takes serious research and editing.
What you'll find
The channel alternates between two formats. The first is the documentary: a major MMA story told from start to finish. One example is the series "Dans l'ombre de Khabib" (In Khabib's shadow), on the career of Islam Makhachev.
The second format is round-by-round technical analysis. The channel broke down the fight between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum, going through each round to explain what swung the fight. These videos show you how to read a fight beyond the final result.
Why follow
Sang et Neurones takes its time. While many channels rush out content after each event, this one picks a subject and goes deep. If you want to understand a whole career or one specific fight, there is a video built for that.
The mix of storytelling and technique is the main draw. The Islam Makhachev series follows a career arc, and the Israel Adesanya versus Kelvin Gastelum breakdown teaches you to watch the exchanges. The two formats work together if you want to sharpen your understanding of MMA. For English speakers with some French, the technical videos are the easiest entry, since the footage carries much of the explanation.
MMA Official's take
This outlet is for fans who like long formats and want to understand MMA in depth, through fighters' stories or through technique. It is less suited to anyone looking for this week's news. Content is in French. Because the videos do not depend on the news cycle, they stay relevant years after release.
Start with the "Dans l'ombre de Khabib" series on Islam Makhachev to see the storytelling format. Then watch the round-by-round breakdown of Israel Adesanya against Kelvin Gastelum for the technical side. If you like the work, the Patreon lets you support the channel.