5 Things That Make Conor McGregor So Good w/ Tips To Improve

This is the start of my new series where we will focus on the best fighter's unique skills and what training drills can be used to improve attributes they have and everyone else wants.
Episode 1 is focusing on Conor McGregor
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:41 Ability To Fade Back
4:51 Distance Illusion
7:26 Amazing Accuracy
9:37 Deceptive Front Kick
12:22 Power Of The Left Cross
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[@youness9177]

Im just appreciating the fact that we're getting tips like this from one of the most elite kickboxers in the world Thank u my friend

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'm very happy to be sharing with everyone and am glad you enjoy the videos 🙏

[@flamingjob2]

me too ! this is like paid advice but at the highest level and its all free cause of gabriel's generosity!

[@TheClinchMagazine]

He was at his absolute best when he fought Aldo and Eddie.

[@Mohammed_Jelti49]

Exactly

[@BBEDrummerAK]

That 'distance illusion' and front kick (and his stance in general) is definitely from his karate background. This is an awesome breakdown!

[@HardcoreGamer499]

He doesn’t have a karate background He took the fake distance pull back counter from floyd

[@GunnLeonn]

@@HardcoreGamer499 yes he does

[@a5a346]

@@HardcoreGamer499true, I’ve seen Ali do it in highlights too

[@vincenttudela4122]

Nong-O, Samart, Giorgio Petrosyan, Liam Harrison, Rodtang, Rico Verhoeven. A good mix of counter fighters, tacticians, and aggressiveness

[@liamlive2972]

forgot saenchai

[@dsnoozi]

Forgot Derrick Lewis

[@kylena7533]

He also usually opens with a really hard rear spinning wheel kick to encourage his opponent to move to their right, walking right into his most powerful weapon, the left hand. Awesome breakdown Gabe. I loved how you gave actual tips on how to get better at these techniques with actual drills.

[@tensae4725]

It would be absolutely amazing if you did a video on Mirco Cro Cop and Fedor Emelianenko’s kickboxing. And as always, great video mate.

[@guachingman]

Fedor yesssss!!!

[@lobohez7222]

Fedooor

[@thomasfeuz7238]

Guess the answer is similar to what made anderson silva such a beast: lots of rhoi... i mean TIMING. They had amazing Timing & precision. (Which made some of theyr techniques look sometimes kinda sloppy. But i guess that's because they traded some "beauty in technique" for perfectly adaption for the situations they faced. But i can be totally wrong on that, i'm no expert. So would be genuinely interested on gabriels or some other opinions 😊

[@paps..]

1. switching shoulders on cross 2. hip and snap tep kick 3. heavy lead leg

[@KingSuperior]

do Darren Till

[@dontblink3042]

Yes and to hear more about that tournament they were both in would be cool. Never knew Till was that good at Muay Thai. I thought he was only average.

[@tree7097]

@@dontblink3042 which fighter are you referring to?

[@prdddac8606]

Have to say, you have one of the best MA chanels on KZbin. Straight to the point, simple but not "simple" if you know what I mean.

[@prdddac8606]

@Something Something That too, but I was thinking more in a way of easy to understand but not dumbed down.

[@ch1m224]

Basically he explains complex topics in simple ways

[@tonyfergusonisthetypeofguy142]

Simple but not easy

[@vxsuperbadxvx5792]

Damn man your eyes are keen as hell. U pick up on these nuances in style so well. Very impressive. 👍

[@zpauga]

This channel is a hidden gem. The drills to go along side the technique is golden. Cliche answer but I’d love to see one on saenchai

[@CoolGuy-mf9px]

I think some interesting fighters you could do analysis's on are current K-1 and Glory champs. People like Takeru Segawa and Alex Pereira would be amazing videos!

[@xylongevity]

3:40 "All you need is a partner to take that noodle and slowly jab it at your face"

[@cyberserk5614]

I mean, that should make you fade back : )

[@Slickdown]

thank god for context

[@prescriptivegrammarian8721]

My thoughts exactly

[@DM666]

dude... 😂

[@GiangoPT]

😂😂😂

[@mmareviewer.2372]

Conor McGregor when doing that lean in and with his style got much success in much of his early fights and throughout his career. I really seen a big problem for fighters against him was that sometimes they were so caught on the hype, anger, wanting to punish him that they did not realize to keep staying relaxed in a good stance, sticking to rational attacks, adapting, moving around and going to the ground, or moving around and setting up for vicious leg kicks every time he did that prince of Ireland lean in. When dealing with fighters coming on the scene the way Conor did you got to really dig deep and diversify when training for them, respect what you are dealing with, but at the same time disregard the mental pressure they got on you, and respect them only to the point that you need to recognize how dangerous they are, that you need to out smart them, eliminate them, enjoy it while you did it instead of acting off instincts and emotions that lead to you giving it up to someone who is not worth more than you because you are there to win not be a stepping stone. In MMA you got to watch out for so much, the distance is so different of that of kickboxing, boxing, karate and other things because of the take downs and different clashing styles with limited rules, so even for top level guys being able to keep enough discipline to recognize when to adapt and transition at the right time ,or what to use more at times and not so much at others from a split seconds notice does not always calibrate out well the way people want or need it to. Conor fought many veterans who took much damage before him in vicious wars in that octagon at the highest levels... ware and tare to the mind and body is a huge factor in why these young cocky guys seam like G.O.A.T's when coming on the scene fresh with blitz like superpowers... taking out so many great names in a short time... when it is really just a matter of the current mental perspective of that moment and time of the current and changing times of fighting. People are only human and all greatness is subjected to complete failure because the other guy is able to keep his emotions in check and just revisit the basics better than you can at that moment. Great video my friend. You are a valuable channel indeed.

[@roppa127]

Wow, mcgregor poirier 2 kind of proofed ur statement.

[@christianbelzer]

George Foreman: stiff arm defense, guard manipulation, power generation, body shot combos, power generation - heavyweight greats

[@PassionateSpirit88]

Wow! Thank you very much for this series.

[@aboywhopaints]

love this series already!

[@meinname6843]

That was amazing! This is a great format pls more🧞‍♀️

[@EmKruzmusic]

Love your show keep it going learning so much from your perspective much respect

[@chinkking9911]

awesome vid awesome drills

[@peepgames4985]

Thanks for the content champ 🙏 🏆 Keep it coming

[@AmirlanTV]

U r so smart Gabriel, amazing explanations🔥

[@tanzeemali6450]

Amazing video!

[@rayfurinkazan483]

On point analysis! His timing is such that it makes him also great in countering.

[@theantferdy]

Amazing! Thank you for the great content!

[@Korea-Lens]

thanks for amazing content, always.

[@aviaronov2646]

Osu great video ready for all the future ones!!!

[@patrickmonclair9092]

Love your «breakdowns» perfectly explained🙏🏼👊🏼

[@fighternk13]

Thanks in a million Gabriel, this series is a marvellous idea, and no better fighter I’d rather have teach it than you. You and Bazooka Joe’s channel both help me out a ton!

[@jamesmunroe6558]

What a fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing these valuable tips!

[@matthewholland7924]

Great channel, thanks champ

[@Juel92]

Great video and very informative. I would love to see one on Adesayna.

[@anuararagon3613]

Love this channel!

[@davidchavez9514]

Your channel is such a gem for fighters and fans alike please keep up the good work!

[@slatepassmore1531]

Amazing goldmine of a channel, subbed

[@timiniho]

You are the man. This has quickly become one of my favourite channels!

[@gabrielgripp516]

Great content

[@mollysummers6831]

mate. this video is amazing; thank u for all the great tips, and explanations in detail!

[@NotRealNinja]

these videos are amazing

[@user-ld9dk6nd4m]

This was really awesome!!

[@tonyblackwell5719]

Brilliant idea for videos great concept I can't think of one person who is doing that thank you

[@MrLeinadkirek]

Eres el mejor varga .....gracias bro

[@twistyx808]

Keep up with the great content. Would love to see an analysis on Cruz or holloway

[@sedell97]

Great video Gabriel! I’m gonna love this series :D I would love to see a breakdown of israel adesanya and giorgio petrosyan!

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Not only are you a badass, you make amazing videos Gabriel 👊😊

[@mbongoyanguba2071]

Very good content!

[@chaosgaming1916]

Amazing work 👍 Would love to see such videos about Rico Verhoeven and Stylebender

[@minithaiboxer6935]

Your video are goldmines

[@coopermarion547]

I think Ernesto Hoost and Girogio Petrosyan would be awesome! Great breakdown

[@michaellowe2559]

This is why Gabriel is so good! Thank you for sharing, sir!

[@taikang]

You are very, very accurate. Great job. Very interested in your eagle-eye dissecting Saenchai.

[@francescodelisi4553]

You are a good man my friend

[@jonsey3645]

Gorgeous George!

[@jgdesigner]

Fantastic 👏

[@derekhall3435]

Love your videos, do Wonderboy!!

[@brianfattig1491]

Don't know if you still do these segments but I would love a Ciryl Gane breakdown and tips!

[@alphasaur]

Love how technical but simultaneously accessible these videos are, thanks! Subbed!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for the sub and I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@elliottdaunois6697]

Very nice idea. Wonder boy thomson!! I am starting work his foot work Would be great

[@carwrapsupplier354]

Awesome video, I hope you do continue making these! I must say that the first 3 and even the 4'th you talk about could be also developed and/or enhanced by the sport of fencing. Bruce Lee used a ton of fencing moves (like his stance - like Connor's) and terminology and tactics. His brother was an excellent Epee fencer and Bruse Lee studied fencing to integrate into his art. These are all things fencers do all the time and are very good at. There are excellent fencing drills for these as well as these are some of the basics that all fencers learn and get good at. Fencing is all about distance, making the opponent miss while you are close enough to hit back (reposte), speed and accuracy. Deception is a huge part of it too as you must out smart your opponent several moves in advance like in chess. The front kick would be done very quickly and in a very straight line but with the front leg with the same motion a fencer uses for a lunge.

[@roppa127]

That heavy front leg got him in trouble this time.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Yep. Great game plan to attack the heavy leg. It's definitely a risk with McGregor's long arms. But if Conor doesn't catch you quick those calve kicks take their toll.

[@zickzack987]

Excellent content, man! Every fighter should watch your videos!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I appreciate it!

[@AlexN2022]

great content! A question: what do you think of using a bouncy tennis ball on a rubber band that ties up to your head? For accuracy and speed.

[@ST-pj2so]

Gonna be a great series Gabriel 👌 how about Petrosyan, Rodtang, Adesanya, Canelo

[@vaklinpetkov7496]

Keep up the good work, man. With this rate and quality you'll soon get these big numbers this channel deserves. Cover Zabit Magomedsharipov if you can, imho his striking and movement is overlooked because his ground game is so outstanding.

[@stephenpaek9175]

This series is gold. It was already awesome, but you've taken it to a new level by adding practical training tips that go hand-in-hand with the breakdown. I don't know if this channel's audience would like it, but I was thinking of the Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez fight. Even if you don't do an in depth breakdown, I'd love to hear a real champion's key insights on that fight.

[@ispittruthchannel5317]

I am addicted to your channel!!! You're so knowledgeable, experienced, kind and willing to share. Your tips have absolutely helped me be a better fighter in a very short period of time. Thank you for sharing so much invaluable information. I'm really grateful. Thank you

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks so much for the great comment and I'm very happy you think the channel is helping you improve 🙏

[@Kuidoesthings6969]

Absolutely love these videos 🎉 . Please do a video on Jon Jones .

[@madraxz8284]

Great video! Do Ernesto Hoost please, his ability to throw low kicks at the middle of a clinch are impresive. But what surprises me the most is that he once knocked down an oponent with a check, I have never seen anyone else do it. How did he do that check!?!

[@geminijeff1]

When you were talking about the power of the cross I couldn't help but think about a roundhouse. You can throw a kick and spin through which is stronger than the other way where you throw the the kick but immediately pull it back to check if you miss. Essentially mcgregor does this with his cross. Instead of coming back to defend and sacrificing power he commits to it and throws caution to the wind in order to add power. No wonder he seems to have more power. Great breakdown, my fight IQ goes up every time I watch your content.

[@darioscomicschool1111]

3:43 Thank you!

[@suneesh6312]

Very good video 👏👏 Next try explaining why Muay Thai fighters are so good

[@hr4f774]

just comment for the youtube algorithm cuz your videos are gems , please keep it up, im begging you you're the main channel im following to improve my kickboxing game and eventually start competing

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks my friend!

[@aminehanifa8704]

Hi Gabriel, thank you a lot for your videos, is it possible breakdown of israel adesanya and giorgio petrosyan, thank you in advance

[@aviaronov2646]

Petrosyan🔥🔥🔥

[@adrianprado181]

Great analisis, for a future one, insaid prime Yodsanklai or Nong O

[@HeldyyBoi]

he's right, this is what they're teaching me at my muay Thai dojo.

[@Awaken_akaza]

great breakdown ! some fighters would be isreal adesanya, badr hari, ernesto hoost, any gabriel varga 🙏💯

[@BBEDrummerAK]

I'd love a breakdown on Mirko Crocop's kicks. He threw them with almost unbelievable speed for how thick his legs are.

[@rodrigocastilla9564]

This is great! What about Edson Barboza

[@cmoney557557]

Please do one on Roy Jones Jr.!

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

It would be great if you could do a video on Tenshin Nasukawa, he's absolutely amazing.

[@viciousisanerd]

Thats why your the man. Respect humble fighters. If you have it and know it you show it in training and the ring. Not running your mouth

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Would love to see you do one of these videos for andre ward and 1 for mayweather jr

[@rockyquinn3374]

I do not have a trained eye but i knew Conor looked different than anyone else and all your points are exactly what stood out! Awesome!

[@rockyquinn3374]

@@stanclark3992 sure?

[@mykulpierce]

Have you seen those old savate videos from early 1900s? McGregors front kick reminds me of those front kicks. They drop the arms completely back and trust hips forward. It makes sense that you're free to drop your hands because your head should be back and doesn't need to be defended as you would if you are still upright. Which reminds me of some of the tactics that Bill Wallace calls for in his side stance. Protecting his head while attacking because his head is so far back.

[@azureandnoir3274]

also great vid love the series i think i watched it in reverse haha

[@Markperna1]

Great analysis! You’re going to put Jeff Chan and Modem Martial Artist out of business! 😁 If you’re taking suggestions: Frankie Edgar is a great MMA striker as is Rose Namajunas. For boxing, you couldn’t go wrong with Willie Pep or Sugar Ray Leonard. Lots of great technical fighting especially footwork from all of those guys.

[@crxzyspxde6914]

I think it’s be amazing if you could do one of these for Sean O’Malley. I’d love to see someone else’s perspective on him

[@weraelu6737]

I would love to see him do a video on naoya inoue

[@thebloodbrothers5287]

Do one on max holloway please!!!

[@jeremyphillipsfighter]

Giorgio Petrosyan and Marat Grigorian would be interesting for a fighter analysis

[@azureandnoir3274]

can you do a break down of how tony ferguson sets up elbows?

[@stevenshar1233]

Can you do Stephen Thompson and Max Hollowway? Can you also do more vids on footwork and positioning?

[@elliottdaunois6697]

Adesanyaaaaa toooooo. He is so good

[@daniel-do1lx]

Can you make a video like this on superlek or other muay femur?

[@vortex3013]

Could you make one of these for Alexander volcanovsky?

[@chrisbrodbeck1961]

Could you do something on Rodtang!

[@OGMann]

His shin is amazing.

[@binaryglitch64]

Lol nice... you'll help me train more like Conor... well it helps that Tim was my BJJ coach for a summer ... but I'd rather fight like me and just get as good at fighting like me as Conor is at fighting like Conor. But I'mma still watch cuz fighting is a game of learning ... not just innately, but cerebral learning as well.

[@akiroot8956]

I guess he is really good at blocking strikes with his forehead, especially on the ground. Really great talent there.