5 Things That Make Israel Adesanya So Good w/ Tips To Improve

Here is the sixth episode of my new series where we focus on the best fighter's unique skills and what training drills can be used to improve attributes they have and everyone else wants.
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Episode 6 is focusing on Israel Adesanya
Chapters:
0:00​ Introduction
1:17 Karate Kick Fake
4:27 Constant Fakes
8:38 Distance And Movement
11:03 Touching Light
13:27 The Half Cross
The previous episodes:
Episode 1 McGregor: • 5 Things That Make Con...
Episode 2 Canelo: • 5 Things That Make Can...
Episode 3 Buakaw: • 5 Things That Make Bua...
Episode 4 Rodtang: • 5 Things That Make Rod...
Episode 5 Petrosyan: • 5 Things That Make Gio...
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[@aidan9055]

that 1 dislike is from costa 😂

[@CazWitDaCash]

Those 4 dislikes are from Costa, Jon Jones, Vettori, and Holland

[@Yeahitsme101]

@@CazWitDaCash now 1 from Rob and 1 from Brunson.

[@cedricmathieu2957]

Lmfao

[@MC.32517]

@@Yeahitsme101 robbert Whittaker does not have any hate or will try to disrespect anyone, he is one of the most respectful fighters in the ufc and way more nicer in person but kinda a stright bjj trainer though

[@mikenelson8409]

Ha haha ha ha loool is! 😂

[@CazWitDaCash]

Adesanya is very self aware. Part of the reason he’s successful

[@imjustherewastaken]

Hhhhmmmm

[@alastairpearce8278]

Aren't we all?

[@Cristian-dy8on]

🥊🥊❤

[@khlmsh]

This is my favorite striking content in KZbin and one of my favorite channels on the site, combat sports related or not! I, and many others, really appreciate and enjoy your content. You're super succinct and you still pack your videos full of information. What makes them the best, imo, is that you have so much experience and you convey it so effortlessly through all your vids! Thanks for all the time and effort and I hope you never stop making content!!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Wow, thanks! I'll keep the content coming 👍

[@koan7144]

I see an aura of infinite love for the game around top level fighters. As someone said: "Success is not a key for happiness, happiness is a key for success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." More love, more happiness, more success! Love is what defines our purpose in life

[@champ1159]

This is my hero! Mark my words, one day I'll be a UFC and kickboxing champ just like him!!!

[@cheesedtomeetyou8007]

Just don't dry-hump your opponents and start fights with Jon Jones please lol Other than that, aim for the stars!

[@champ1159]

@@cheesedtomeetyou8007 😂😂😂 I definitely won't do any of that!! Thank you!

[@mikailavos1478]

I like your attitude man. See you at the top!!💪🏼💪🏼

[@patricknewcombe3407]

i believe in you man!

[@nencat419]

Just don't forget us in the end, Good luck.

[@Markperna1]

Nice! He’s always fun to watch.

[@crxzyspxde6914]

Yup. When he makes lil anime references at the beginning of each fight, I forget that I’m watching MMA. He looks like a dude just having fun. 😂

[@ssjmiggs6317]

It seems like all these great strikers in mma have incredible balance and confidence to throw strike

[@bongkem2723]

fakes are underated ! that's an art in itself !

[@KGTV2288]

I just saw The Modern Martial Artist repost your video to their channel, hope you see a massive wave of new subs. Also I'd love to see Wonderboy Thompson, his striking is so unique.

[@dylangreen7994]

Finally!! Thanks Gabriel !! 👊🏻🙏🥋

[@roadtomma247]

Your uploading so much I love it !

[@leoc.9500]

I love your "5 Things" series Gabriel. always awesome

[@nencat419]

Was waiting for this video, thank you for the breakdown, still liked, still subbed 👍

[@Mukanjabarsobdassem]

I just found this channel, and I love your analyses and articulative teaching style! Keep it up!

[@noaroos6115]

Damn my man's pumping out the content! I'm loving it! It's really helping me start my striking/kicking journey at home :D

[@NobleCaveman]

Awesome you made one on Izzy! I asked about your opinion on how you thought one could defeat Izzy a couple months back, and it's cool you're making a video on him now!

[@OdysseusLaerte]

Great analysis! 👍

[@SapperRJMorgan]

Thank you Gabriel. Your breakdowns are wonderful. You have such an ability to explain theses techniques to the greater public. Well done my man. Keep it up.

[@RLH1987]

I love your videos. Gabriel has one of the best breakdowns in the fight game.

[@char4s]

Gotta respect real talk when it comes to the sport, like admitting how difficult it is to change up your style once you've been doing it for a while.

[@tecker842]

YES GABRIEL YES 👏🏻 appreciate the sick breakdown

[@Eldarowskii]

mate i love your channel i learned more in these videos about fight IQ. Can you break down Mirko Cro Cop and Ramond Dekkers. Absolute machines. Much love for your channel and your mind shearing with us :)

[@jamielondon6436]

Interesting tactical options and good drills!

[@nicolaiby1846]

Great video Varga!

[@Xtremefication]

Damn I here early without notification on 😂. However good video man I always enjoy your video ,Izzy is consider one of the cleanest fighter I ever seen . Even a person who doesnt like to watch fight match will like him cuz his move looks like coming straight from a fighting movie .

[@nikolaisalikov1257]

Can you break down why Gabriel Varga is so good?

[@-_-369-_-]

He analyzes and displays information really well. I noticed after this video that he always puts the "subscribe ad" almost at the finish of it. It's probably a strategy that increases the Chances of people subscribing, since there is still some (possibly vital) Information left and this triggers a response of fairness to the info provided or guilt to sub. I can see him looking at the statistics or analytics from yt or whatever it's called to figure stuff like this out after experimenting or just picking stuff like this up easily by being aware of them and contemplating about the pros and cons. Idk why i even wrote all this to a comment made 2 yrs ago lmao.

[@TheJKDGuy]

Very Good Analysis Gabriel 💪❤️👍

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Best channel on youtube by a warrior and champion and brilliant fighter

[@chrisconners27]

Love your videos man

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@BoxingForTheStreets]

That guy is awesome.

[@dinomra7771]

I really like Israel's defensive tactics like his faints and using his long guard effectively.

[@beauwiebe9335]

Very helpfull thank you

[@brucehillbillybarthalow3786]

Awesome breakdown

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

Hi Gabriel. Can you talk about Ramon Dekkers, please?

[@leasig123]

Great Vid!!

[@FreebyrdFayelanx]

Genius as always.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks. It's wonderful to get that amazing response 🙏

[@duncanpill]

exquisite training advice.

[@ernesthhtang]

Gabriel, my hats go off to you for making such wonderful and informative videos. Thank you for the detailed information! Thank you!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏

[@haroonnz]

Hi Gabriel. Really nice videos. Very informative. Can I request that you show the video cuts of fighters in slight slow motion? It will help us viewers really watch and understand a bit more. And keep doing what you’re doing. Love from NZ

[@Farmaciashqip]

Dont stop posting greatest video

[@gordonray528]

Great video! Lots learned. Thank you!!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Fantastic. I'm very happy to hear that.

[@jjones7359]

Dude it would be awesome if you could rank the top 10 knockout artist in kickboxing. Either all time list or modern kickboxers.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Whew. Hard list to create but I'll give it my best shot.

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

I love your channal😑❤

[@rangiesonvedastie1778]

U ar to gud with what u do keep it up brother

[@nickvledder]

When Adesanya loses a fight he is still capable of giving a good postfight interview. That makes him stand out imho.

[@micromashington]

Great stuff! Could you do a breakdown on Triple G in the future?

[@1x403]

I learn so much from your videos 🔥👊

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad to hear it!

[@juanaldairvaldiviezocabrer422]

Yes sir!

[@jwastken8814]

Awesome

[@danielgray5756]

I love the pump feint with rear leg. Golden era Jocky gym were the best to ever do it

[@bentleysavage4502]

This is really easy WOW beautiful

[@Space00Cowboy]

Wonderful channel. Suscribed

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for the sub!

[@superultimatewilly]

Love the series! So informative and love the breakdowns, the tips that go along with it makes your videos perfect! Can your next vid be Conor mcgregor? Even though he lost I find his style interesting and would love to hear your insight on what he should do about the calf kicks

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Conor was the first video in this series although I didn't talk about the calf kick. Just what he does very well.

[@richardjessiejohnson9108]

Yea, he totally uses the “touches” to provoke his opponent and then catch them with a counter. He’s a master counter striker.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Nicely put 👍

[@ryvaleska]

🔥🔥🔥

[@vaan97531]

Mr. Varga so good with the fakes he sold me on it when he was talking about looking down to sell the shot.

[@Jawmin247]

Another great video! I’d like to see your thoughts on what makes petch so dominant?

[@johnfidalgo386]

The ? Kick 💪. I personally don't like Izzy too much, but he is very technical in his kickboxing.

[@iamwhoiam4571]

Thanks man alex perirea next pls

[@iamwhoiam4571]

@Great White no dom fuck my favourite kickboxer

[@ZenDragonYoutubeChannel]

The way I do the question mark kick is to think about throwing a frontkick and then switching intention to a roundhouse mid kick.... of course I know my intention but just think front kick and then think roundhouse kick... I like to do this transition a slight bit later than most, possibly also cuz I'm not facing elite level opponents in sparring or in my few amateur fights... tends to work well. Depending on the opponent's stance I've considered changing stance (I switch not too often, but I am comfortable with both sides) to be able to strike for the open side of the opponent... on the other hand, sometimes I connect with kicks hitting the closed side, like kicking past the guard where they don't see it. How much do you emphasise striking the open side vs the closed side in terms of shot selection?

[@pranavmoorthi8532]

Hey Gabriel can you make a video on how to capitalize if your opponent is biting on fakes/feints? I know you can play with timing and rhythm as Izzy does but I would like to know of more techniques you can use.

[@stenduginski2306]

Sangtiennoi would be cool to cover!

[@Specialopschris]

Video on Dustin porier or max Holloway would be great

[@nemanjatodorovic9209]

Appreciate it cahpion can you brakedown cedric doumbe next and also ceap geaving your own wisdom 💪

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'll definitely be sure to make one on Doumbe. I have some other fighters set to come next but I will add him to my list.

[@bongbong7165]

Do one on Tenshin Nasukawa

[@josephsale6254]

Do Paulo Costa next

[@joaoborges6204]

Hey Gabriel, do about Ilias Bulaid PLS🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jacksonhorne2801]

Here for the algorithm

[@WesloTheTerrible]

👋🏻 Coach V▪️x5 Things that make Cedric Doumbé such a Dynamic Striker💯‼️

[@Cristian-dy8on]

🥊🥊

[@MC.32517]

Can you also do a video about Lyoto Machida, who I think is the best kickboxer ever in mma (no offrence to Anderson Silva, Connor McGregor and Israel adesanya)

[@dagodlypug2399]

I don’t know that much about fighting, as I have recently started watching, but Jon Jones nearly killed Machida though.

[@MC.32517]

@@dagodlypug2399 he lost all the rounds, his coach told him to feint a kick to a pinch then guillotine.

[@dagodlypug2399]

@@MC.32517 Jon Jones lost all the rounds? I didn’t watch the fight, I didn’t watch combat sports back then, I just saw the choke.

[@MC.32517]

@@dagodlypug2399 oh ok 👍

[@dagodlypug2399]

@@MC.32517 yeah. But did Jones lose the rounds?

[@mpforeverunlimited]

His speed is underrated too. Once he's tagged then he becomes faster than usain bolt

[@dinomra7771]

Cedric Doumbe next please.

[@neverstopmovingforwardfitn7277]

I hope you eventually do Carlos Condult

[@matthew-jy5jp]

I think Izzy is so good because he has a background and kickboxing which is basically boxing with kicks. If you watch UFC fighters their movements are predicated on kicking and punching so their punches don't always look right. They look clumsy at times. But adesanya moves more like a professional boxer. I always say when I watch the UFC fight how clumsy the punches look. But when you see a professional kickboxer or professional boxer throw a punch, it's tight and Sharp and more effective. Out of the UFC and boxing I would prefer boxing any day. And between the UFC and kickboxing I would watch kickboxing over the UFC anytime much better fights.

[@juliahenriques210]

Next Hoost, Saenchai, Varga... ;)

[@StrongwillGameTheory]

14:43 When you started using some Floyd May Weather tricks, was it as hard? I think it's hard to adapt a style that you don't really believe in. Yea, it's an effective style for them, but maybe not for you.

[@Enlorand]

Hey with GSP hosting Karate Combat this upcoming season I was watching with high expectations. Would love to hear your thoughts on the organization and maybe some of the fights. I don’t feel like very many of these athletes could fight in K1, maybe I am missing something

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I didn't know GSP was involved. That's cool. No. They wouldn't last in K-1, GLORY fights. There may be the odd exceptional one like Raymond Daniels in Chuck Norris's fighting league but most of them would get rolled against high skilled kickboxers.

[@kingcourtney7808]

Hey could you do one of these for Sean O’Malley, his style is really intriguing, especially his ability to change stances and cut angles, Teddy atlas compared his unorthodox style to Prince naseem hamed

[@AGON17]

Yeah bro O’Malley is different he is so well rounded not to be on his nuts so hard but I feel like he’s the perfect MMA fighter on paper

[@alialtinel2960]

I love teddy atlas but that's a bad comparison. Sean is a very diverse striker but he sticks to fundamentals and he is a very composed striker. Prince Naseem Hamed did everything you were thought not to in day one and got away with it.

[@pranavmoorthi8532]

@@alialtinel2960 teddy atlas is a gem in boxing but knows nothing about mma unfortunately. Seans style is fucking awesome tho

[@Nergal123]

@@alialtinel2960 Agreed. O’Malley’s one super unorthodox technique is his look away 1-2 but that’s about it.

[@wifi1057]

hey champ can you do a breakdown on takeru?

[@daltondammthebabe]

Please do Danny Bill ,samart (how did he get so much flack for bad stamina but destroyed legends) bj Penn is a favorite of mine. Other people I would like to see are Charles burley Harry greb, Sam Langford, joe gans, ernesto hoost, Ricardo Martinez bas ruten, Salvador Sanchez, ezzard charles, Jersey how Walcott, and any other old school boxers or less known fighters that are some of the best

[@nochance1606]

Can you do the thai teep tutorial

[@gabrielgadala7738]

Alternative title: How to become the Avatar

[@Iron-Bridge]

Ah. I always have a problem with timing pivoting that support leg when switching to the round kick 🤔

[@Kibira87]

Tenshin Nasukawa next

[@flavioaraujo2142]

Do one about Alex Pereira

[@4cbandits_]

Also different styles of fighters

[@chanknshan9292]

Can you please make one on Michael venom page

[@pabloschultz5192]

Is the Brazilian kick the same as the question mark kick? And does anyone know why it’s called the brazilian

[@saiya1997]

Can you please do Sean O’Malley next

[@sawmbee5820]

Do demetrious johnson

[@warriorsfactory7847]

Can you do 5 Things That Make Gabriel Varga So Good?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

👍For sure.

[@zwoope]

Hey, Mr Varga, would you consider doing a video about when it may and may not be appropriate to smother an opponent by moving in too close for you both to throw, rather than like this one with Adesanya's distance management? I do it in boxing and I question whether what I am doing is doing more harm than good, even by being a much shorter heavyweight, and I'd love your thoughts on it. I'm basically baiting them to clinch fight me, or try to step out so I can throw, because I regularly give up so much range. So it is a method of scoring for my effort, in my mind, and I wonder if I'm making mistakes doing it. Thanks.

[@ashtweth]

Gab is very smart and has lots of talent, But I often wonder about the brian bruising and what preventative maintenance he could do besides not fighting at all (Lol). I had to do a case of brain bruising and recovery, omega 3 , at least 2000mg a day , lions maine mushroom and Yuzu. Yep. Check them out. It's a shame all these fights cannot be scored like the Olympics so you don't really beat the crap out of each other. Be safe all. Any ways great Vid.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Brain trauma is the definite negative of fight sports. I've been lucky and worked hard on defense to minimize head trauma. It's worked well. No major concussions. No issues at all. But I've heard about recovery tools that help. There's an expert in town and I'd like to get her on the channel to talk about safe recovery from concussions.

[@ashtweth]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial I had to do work in prevention, the tools I mentioned will help the brain recovery quicker, there was a case of concussion/coma (featured on CNN and Dr Mercola) where he was certified brain dead from a car accident, Docs said he is not coming back, high dose omega 3 brought him back 100%. I so i ask does it protect and recover? YEP. Gab can even Hit Lerdsila, So I guess he cannot be that bad at defence (LOL). Most of us never knew what to eat to prevent. I assure you high dose EPH/DHA acid (omega 3) will do that. Be great to get that expert on and talk about this.

[@patricknewcombe3407]

A video on Haggerty would be sick

[@alberthofmann2696]

Somebody knows an App for Audio Triggers?

[@SkreltNL]

His lowkicks score as much as other peoples headkicks! Unique skill only Adesanya has.

[@jesseflores9087]

Lyoto is good at the fake kick hip feint

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I haven't watch enough of his fights to remember that but thanks for letting me know. If a great fake.

[@francescogenovese890]

When will your next fight, kickboxing or MMA, be?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Hopefully in a couple months. I was suppose to fight in April but it got cancelled.

[@nvanguy6868]

He has a huge height and reach advantage And he knows how to use his range super effectively. You need someone like bazooka joe Or a really great standup fighter who has a super high ring iq to give him a challenge. Has he fought anyone who is really great at standup? Romero and bobby knuckles are really good but more well rounded and not great strikers. If you were his size gabriel u could take him out