and he's not even tired

The video uses relatable human emotions of exhaustion and the desire to quit, contrasting it with the perceived toughness of an athlete. This emotional resonance, combined with the high-stakes environment of an MMA fight, likely contributed to its virality.

This video shows MMA fighters in a bout, with on-screen text expressing the exhaustion and desire to quit of one fighter, contrasting with the perceived resilience of the other. It highlights the physical and mental toll of fighting.

UFC: appears as a logo on the fighters' shorts. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.