Buakaw Dismantling Overhand KO Artist!

[@fatcat3211]

Mike Zambidis with reach disadvantage in possibly every fight he ever had and having so many wins and KO's is just amazing.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Agreed! I feel like he may have been someone who walked around 155lbs and cut have cut down to my weight class at 145lbs. That's just a guess though.

[@Arkeo36]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial do you find that most fighters walk substantially heavier than their weight division? Personally I don't know the advantage to this as it's always harder to cut weight than it is to just drill harder and practice skills more leading up to a fight. It seems so much easier to be within 10 or 15 pounds at most from your weight class.

[@Hayabusa-lo6bc]

Most of his knockouts are punctured by punches .. identical to Mike Tyson less chin but sickles practically the same .. Stuns with the knee and distracts the opponent with kicks but does not finish with them. He's just an amazing boxer with kickboxer skills.

[@runakobannister3316]

Zambidis was one of my fav kickboxers in k1. We're the same height 😂

[@sp00ky313]

Mike Zambidis was one of my favourite fighters. Always in a height/reach disadvantage, superb form, strong and fast. What a beast. His technique was like poetry.

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

They called Zambo the greek Mike tyson for a reason. Buakaw and his team knew it and they played it smart. Great job as always champ! Keep it up!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Which fights do you want me to breakdown like I did with Buakaw vs Zambidis? I'm taking suggestions so comment below.

[@papiipapoo9543]

Maybe some old K-1 fights. Like the one you did with andy hug.

[@riversedgekickboxing694]

Mirko Cro Cop vs Mark Hunt would be super cool

[@MidasTheMeow]

The fight when Buakaw lost to Jonay Risco. It is not clear to me on who should won that match.

[@b-sideplank]

Who is the strongest boxer Buakaw ever faced and how did he fare against him? Or this is a meaningless question in muay Thai/kickboxing, as I don't think kickboxers are really comparable to pure boxers in terms of boxing skills.

[@stitischannel1963]

I love you t-shirt lol

[@TheTigerPGM]

So many of Buakaw's fights are masterclasses, I'll never stop to be amazed no matter how many times I watch them! Thank you for the work and for the valuable lesson!

[@ybu22z]

I still think the K1 MAX Mike Zambidis VS Chahid Oulad El Hadj fight was one of the best kickboxing fights ever - but hightlights exactly why Buakaw used his strategy against Zambidis: keep out of the middle ground! THanks for sharing, the low sweeps/ ankle kicks will be interesting with Karate Combat.

[@baroonberets4041]

Thank you for the amazing content as always sir. Please make a breakdown tutorial video of Mike Zambidis. It would be very useful for short fighters like me.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for the request. That's definitely something I can get done.

[@lemonadeandoranges2157]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial YESSSSS it will be very helpful

[@stephendass6835]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial i second this!

[@Shojushoju]

Agreed! 5'4" Martial Artist here. Would love to see some successful shorter fighter breakdowns!

[@eddierodriguez7250]

I’m 5’1 so it would help me to

[@kevinthomas7259]

That fight was legendary, buakaw truly showing the power of muay thai, much respect to both warriors

[@sharkparty1027]

It was so sad to see Mike realize that the Dutch style wasn't going to work at all. Nothing more frustrating than knowing there is nothing you can do in this position.

[@MrAlepedroza]

Yeah, its gotta be nigh traumatizing to be a fighter in such position. Now, that said, what may have, at least, saved Mike?

[@sharkparty1027]

@@MrAlepedroza A lucky punch. A mistake by Buakaw. A hail Mary strike. God. Gun. The building collapsing.

[@nwbdirge1198]

I'm suprised he didn't try train in a way to fight against buakaw especially his kicks there is so much footage of him fighting he just needed to study

[@Nathaniel-v8l]

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[@commandersky800]

@@nwbdirge1198I doubt it would be that easy

[@NA-oo4ls]

Definitely interested in learning more about that ankle kick sweep.

[@athlonrub356]

Great Video Gabriel, content with Buakaw never gets old for his fans! We love 12:48 into the video !!!!

[@rawke7279]

The content gabe. Amazing. Almost daily. Love it. Zambidis was a beast. Great entertaining fighter

[@benkh4424]

11:11 Yes Gabriel pls. I have trouble executing this technique in sparring sessions. Your vids have helped a lot in my trainings (especially the "5 things that make mr.x good" series).

[@closeredge5198]

LOVE this fight...the game plan was executed beautifully by Buakaw

[@kufuorseninnosatsu2448]

I would really appreciate a vid on off balancing opponents!! Thank you for what you do

[@emiliox210]

Badr Hari and Mike Zambidis have always been the only KickBoxers ive ever watched and learn from as im a boxer and have that same build with natural power and aggression. I would believe the best peekaboo style fighter in kickboxing has too be Zambidis? I really like your channel great content!

[@nicksalvatore5717]

When you say “peekaboo” in kickboxing circles, Iron Mike Zambidis is the first thing to come to my mind

[@csog1399]

As a Greek myself zambidis is an idol of mine as far as martial arts goes.Iron Mike is a classy character and a lovely person with fucking double barrel shotguns in his hands

[@grimaldi7947]

ZAMBITIS !!!! My favorite kickboxer of all time

[@ioannisbougios1451]

Zambidis is a hero here in Greece, that fight got in my feelings back when it happened. Great video as always mr Varga. Could you make a breakdown of my favourite mma striker's style, Gegard Mousasi??

[@PatrickC63]

Good stuff, thank you! Buakaw did an excellent job with distance control. It’s one thing to have a game plan against a great fighter, but to deploy and execute is worth seeing!

[@2North0Star6]

Would love a tutorial on the lead ankle sweeping kick. Thanks!

[@DKT101]

Can you breakdown Cedric Doumbe vs Nieky Holzken?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Great request. Thank you.

[@artbydestroy1364]

Zambidis and John Wayne Parr had some good fights

[@jamielondon6436]

Congratulations on 90k, champ - you can already smell the (first) 100k from here! :-)

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks so much. It's getting so close. I'm very excited.

[@jamielondon6436]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial You deserve it many times over. :-)

[@charlesdourado8292]

Zambidis is the Mike Tyson of kickboxing his style is so fun to watch

[@mrfarax4944]

The front round house also had another purpose. It kept zambidi's power hand occupied with defense and its zapping the strength out of it. Hard to really use a hand that's being battered by a shin

[@thegpc2372]

respect to both legends if they fought again it could go either way tbh 50/50

[@d0nant0ni0]

Consistently great analysis and content. Keep up the great work!

[@truekingvictory]

Awesome breakdown as always. And your SHIRT!!! 😂😂😂

[@sebastiaan.6493]

Zambides against that marrokian guy ledgendaty fight , love his style

[@iwouldliketosee1]

I could never not root for the smaller fighter, and so always rooted for Zambo. Closing the distance against an opponent with longer reach seems to be something even fighters at the highest levels of competition struggle with - see how pretty much everyone struggled against Semmy Schilt (and also how few HL vids of Sem have been made despite his achievements) Next fight to breakdown suggestion: Yuta Kubo vs Yoshimichi Matsumoto

[@alfredadam3613]

Great Breakdown, keep on doing amazing Videos

[@qspec2002]

Fantastic video as usual! Gonna have to look into Zambidis. Also, Buakaw's left leg roundhouse vexes me... how does it come out so fast with so little tell?

[@adamoleoni2272]

He did practice It a bit.

[@qspec2002]

@@adamoleoni2272 Yeah I've heard he works out occasionally

[@deangelowilliams440]

Buakaw legs are crazy

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Right? He throws those legs with such ease.

[@randymuaythai492]

bwakaw switch kick is super fast n super effective. see the left kick to the angkle while his opponent was throwing right leg kick. super fast. I love bwakaw

[@joshokon2800]

Does long guard work for shorter fighters? I'm 5'6 and I'm not sure long guard would protect me

[@rachidelhammani7530]

peekabo i think .

[@joshokon2800]

Although I was hoping Gabriel would respond, thanks for your reply.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

You need to use all guards I’m 5’6” and use long guard literally all the time as well as Peekaboo, sometimes I may find myself using a shoulder roll or elbow block (Dustin Poirier style) every now and then. Obviously don’t just start the match with your arm extended but having an extended arm to frame or just blind your opponent can help you defend or set up offense

[@DKT101]

You have to know the right times when to use it. There is still a lot of usefulness in it even when you are shorter.

[@mohamedderdour6661]

Thank you , would appreciate a video on kicking ankle

[@razklein7743]

Awesome breakdown

[@zenzenthaiamulethobby7109]

Good analysis👍

[@Hornet.919]

Love these breakdowns

[@TTAG01]

Fantastic breakdown 👍🏽

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

Thank you for another great video!

[@hdeyniz2986]

That Lerdsila look at chest area?

[@ucok5796]

maybe you can also explain what to do if we as shorter fighter fight this same strategy as buakaw or taller opponents

[@jstorey6226]

I would love to see a break down of one if the Don Wilson fights

[@Fanaro]

Are they really on the same weight category?

[@frederickdoyon]

That was a stellar performance by buakaw

[@dommir4137]

Love the shirt Gabriel lol

[@chrissalas3196]

ankle sweep vid would be cool along with an overhand video

[@gyzmiac424]

Yes show us about leg sweep!

[@cychau3628]

great break down. !!

[@charlesdourado8292]

This fight was awesome

[@owainp8445]

Can you do a video on how to use kicks as a shorter fighter

[@paulv7744]

I would pay to watch ALL of Buakaw's fights..

[@jodajoda3791]

:) Also fun to watch Iron Mike Zambidis vs Gago Drago

[@mndeg]

can you do a video on yodsanklai? amd the ankle kick you were talking about?

[@colorado2455]

Can you do a breakdown of dany bill's style or one of his fights?

[@mduduzinkomo9444]

Love the content I you could I would love to see the low kick to the ankle technique

[@อานนท์จอสูงเนิน]

Buakaw's front round kick is superb. It's hard to kick like that even the well trained Muay Thai fighter.

[@MidasTheMeow]

Can you do a score card for the fight between Buakaw vs Jonay Risco? In your opinion who do you think won the match. Buakaw lost that match, but many people think he won.

[@davdo6]

Buakaw fights are beautiful 🥊

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Buakaw is similar to Mile Tyson. Left strong but orthodox stance 👍

[@jon-paulpatterson2112]

Hey that's my punch!! 😂💯

[@aarontrujilloalegria978]

Buakaw's left body/high kick kept resetting Zambidi's balance everytime Zambidi planted for the right overhand.

[@spamo9271]

Buakaws and Zambidis baddest opponents was always japanese referees...

[@Truthwards]

what a nightmare 🥵🥶😨 buakaw is a nightmare..

[@markcaron4683]

Gokhan Saki or Dany Bill next please! 🙏🏻

[@GoatZilla]

Footwork and gameplan. Buakaw's camp clearly had a gameplan and executed it. As good as a fighter Zambidis is, he and his corner couldn't make adjustments during the fight. They're not used to having to do that I suppose, but you can't just wing it with a fighter like Buakaw.

[@randymuaythai492]

I like seanchai style but it's diffcult to do. I'm more like bwakaw when I spar. simple but effective

[@fiftyfadesofgrey]

The giant killer Superman cross so strong

[@erutjavecekad9588]

All I can say is that Buakaw is too good for him, Buakaw's kicks are no joke, and know that if it was Muay Thai rules that little boy would be easily killed💪🏻

[@rixter69]

i think Buakaw and Saenchai is the biggest Legends of muay thai and Mike Zambidis and Masato is the biggest Legends of kickboxing!

[@fotisvanbird2481]

zambidis no1 ever

[@suhribzevolution645]

ผมเป็นคนไทยและผมก็ไม่เคยรู้เรื่องเลยว่าบัวขาวนอกจากแข็งแรงพลังโจมตีเขายังเป็นนักสู้ที่ฉลาด หลังจากดูช่องคุณหลายคลิปทำให้ผมรู้ว่าทำไมบัวขาวถึงครองใจชาวต่างชาติ สำหรับบัวขาวในประเทศไทยจะประเมินเขาต่ำเกินไป บัวขาวไม่ได้อยู่ในมวยระดับฝีมือด้วยซ้ำ บัวขาวจัดอยู่ในมวยเตะและมวยรุก คนไทยส่วนใหญ่จะคิดแบบนี้ แต่จริงๆแล้วเขาฉลาดมาก และมีเทคนิคที่ดี หลายเทคนิคของเขามาจากรุ่นพี่ในยิมคือน้ำสักน้อย

[@domebringer]

Your shirt is so funny

[@le13dan]

I feel like a lot of dutch fighters are trying to copy and enhance this style today.

[@guepardo8648]

Mike looks like a young wanderlei silva.

[@GeorgeOu]

Has anyone ever seen Mike Zambidis throw a straight punch?

[@kingopp2255]

🐐

[@Nediler]

If you could do a video about Tawanchai that would be awesome!

[@mmareviewer.2372]

Hahaha... Gabriel... what part of Buakaw does not dismantle opponents, come on!

[@Osiwan960]

you really have to get out the way of Bua's hits coz blocking them will take its toll real fast! ouch!

[@user-pi4kw7bm5p]

Buakaw was all about hugging at this match. He could not harm Iron Mike he did not harm him and he was afraid. He did not land not even one good solid strike. It was hugging day win…

[@RJS-0212]

Too desperate to diss Buakaw. He won, deal with it.

[@erutjavecekad9588]

your boy lost..too weak, Buakaw is too good for him😂😂

[@mikeoxmaul138]

It’s buakaw mate not boocow

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He lost in this fight before it started ,,, no game plan and he was mentally defeated.. First round he should've came out swinging to the body and low kinging to open up the head.. no need to feel each other out.. Need to get Buakaw out his comfort zone totally right off the start ..

[@BD-Badtothebone]

Buakaw is a joke

[@masterchiefthunder1504]

when he sacrificed some hits to get in buakaw defence buakaw just holded him and hugged him cause he was to scared for his punches he knew if he was get hitted 3-4 times he would be nok-out . So he followed coach instructions and didnt risk,that was not manly.He just played for a cheap win

[@RJS-0212]

Oh shut the hell up. You go to that ring and try? Of you too busy with HALO?

[@erutjavecekad9588]

All I can say is that Buakaw is too good for him, Buakaw's kicks are no joke, and know that if it was Muay Thai rules that little boy would be easily killed🤷😏

[@masterchiefthunder1504]

@@erutjavecekad9588 that little boy with these small hands is a little gorilla.both are great fighters but zambidis has very powerful punches and very strong legs.his nick iron mike isn't for fun.his disadvantage is he hasnt strategy and mind games in the fight.on the other hand buakaw has it all.i know he is superior but iron mike has killer punches and you must accept that

[@tplayer23424]

i wonder if the best boxers did kickboxing instead, they would be better than the best kickboxers we have seen so far. like if muhmmad ali did kickboxing, he would be more skilled than every heavyweight kickboxer.

[@DKT101]

You have to understand that if someone devoted themselves to one sport, it makes them more proficient than someone who does something else. If a boxer transitions to kickboxing they will have really good hands but will have to adjust. A lot of the techniques in boxing do not work as well under kickboxing rules.

[@procrustes7669]

i mean when you have the most explosive kicks in history of k-1... how hard is to to counter someone who is 10cm shorter and 2 divisions naturally smaller... Neverteless, zambidis was catching buakaw kills like pillows though.