Fight Minds
At a glance
- Hosted by Belgian Chris Genachte, channel created in October 2016.
- 57,200 subscribers and about 1,500 videos (September 2026).
- Podcast released on Acast almost daily.
Overview
Fight Minds bills itself as "the cerebral approach to MMA." The French-language channel is hosted by Belgian Chris Genachte, who works as a manager, coach and commentator. He also wrote a book whose title translates as "You don't learn MMA from a book." The YouTube channel was created in October 2016.
As of September 2026, it has 57,200 subscribers and about 1,500 videos. The content is also released as a podcast on Acast, almost every day. The outlet is independent.
What you'll find
The core of the channel is UFC card analysis and picks, followed by fight-by-fight recaps after each event. Chris Genachte focuses on the tactical side of fights, which is what the channel's tagline refers to.
The channel closely follows French-speaking fighters. One episode, for example, broke down the opponent of Belgian fighter Patrick Habirora at PFL Dubai. There are also live streams and yearly awards. In late 2025, the MMA Awards 2025 took up the coach of the year debate around Nicolas Ott. The podcast lets you follow all of this without watching a screen.
Why follow
Chris Genachte talks about MMA from several angles: he manages, coaches and commentates. His analysis combines reading the fight with knowing how a career is run, which helps explain matchmaking decisions and game plans.
The near-daily podcast gives you a show for almost every day of the week. His coverage of Belgian and French-speaking fighters, who often get less attention from major outlets, adds information you will not find everywhere. For an English-speaking fan with some French, it is a way to follow the European scene through someone who works inside it.
MMA Official's take
This outlet is for fans who want to understand why a fight was won, beyond the result, and for anyone who makes picks before each card. It also appeals to Belgian fans following fighters from their country. Content is in French, and the fight-by-fight structure makes episodes easy to navigate even if you only want one bout.
Start with the picks episode for the next UFC card, then listen to the fight-by-fight recap after the event to compare. For an overview of his views on the season, watch the MMA Awards 2025.