"How I KO'd A Muay Thai Legend!" - Varga Explains Genius Gameplan

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

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[@HumanAki]

Can you please do Badr Hari? Love the channel and insight. 🙏

[@Honestandtruth007]

Hey bro..... ... WHY you Copy Someone work.... Copy& paste. That's Stealing okay.... 😳🥺

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

@@Honestandtruth007 Did you miss where he thanked me for being a guest on the channel? lmao

[@outlawedTV88]

Wow !!! Being at Joe Rogan podcast he considers a major life achievement??? but I digress....go mavashi geri your head buddy :)

[@Richard-Espanol]

This guy's knowledge and pre fight studying is awesome. Gonna be an amazing coach when he hangs up the gloves.

[@crab-dogjones4659]

I was about to say the exact same thing.

[@Tlatoanimeh]

I don't mean to contradict you, but he already is a great coach.

[@Richard-Espanol]

@@Tlatoanimeh oh awesome! Unfortunately for me I didn't know about him until this series but glad to hear that! Thanks to this channel I'll definitely be following his career a lot more closely. I'm just really impressed by the way he approaches a fight and his knowledge of fighting techniques. I'd like to think a fighter would pay top dollar for his time to help them prepare for an opponent.

[@JlYlElNlJ]

@@Richard-Espanol alright bumlick

[@Richard-Espanol]

@@JlYlElNlJ communicate that in a full sentence and I hope we can understand what you're trying to say

[@pushing2throttles]

Awe man thanks so much for having the fighter break down the fight. What an awesome perspective to get into the fighters head. Double thumbs up!

[@ZendelWashington]

awesome breakdown. absolutely love hearing it as much as watching.

[@AcuteStressResponse]

great videos man, really enjoy them.

[@azlaroc12]

Brilliant analysis and execution. This man did his homework and then applied it. Good job!

[@johnrobinson3642]

There are many champions across all forms of fighting, but very few of them are true ambassadors to the sport, and role-models to the next generation. You tick all the boxes, and that is so rare. You are intelligent, very well spoken, respectful and humble. Thanks so much for these videos, I have learnt so much from you. Respect!

[@etiennedamoy3160]

This surprise punch is a piece of art. Thanks for these great videos.

[@noobFPV]

I am actually impressed by ref there. On first punch where he was not defending any more he jumped in. Must be really hard and responsible job.

[@PatrickWastingTimeOnYT]

Great video, helps people like me who just watch MMA but doesnt really think of the mechanics to understand it more. Hope you would make some videos of other fighters either MMA or kickboxing and do a breakdown to how they counter their opponent and get the W. Thanks and cheers mate!

[@katalystc1268]

Humble guy with high fight IQ. Respects.

[@juliocalderon3008]

I like your technique. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@emiliourbano4811]

Awesome strategy and explanation!

[@schoolsofselfdefense3646]

You’re the man!!! 🙏

[@nickvledder]

Brilliant walk-through of gameplan and fight. You make it look easy, but of course it takes countless hours preparation as you mentioned (and talent).

[@goldenbrown22]

Amazing video! Give us more of this kind of content

[@Itsjstlaw_]

Oh shit, Gabriel is the legend killer

[@jamielondon6436]

So what does he do once he becomes a legend himself? ;-)

[@Itsjstlaw_]

@@jamielondon6436 he might get beaten once he’s legend

[@martinbrand6013]

Marvelous!!

[@robertthornton4941]

Thank you so much for this. Fantastic.

[@rocklee5231]

You make incredible adjustments. Is that something you're just gifted with?

[@exterMEnator83]

You are a great master at muay thai

[@kuroshinko427]

This guy's corkscrew punch is when put into other words, splitting the jab, which is one of Manny Pacquiao's signature moves.

[@chrispagonis662]

Can we please review Comacho jab.

[@hahame3717]

Hey I have a suggestion. Maybe you could study and dissect the boxer "El Diamente" Raul Marquez. That would be cool! He wasn't the greatest champion but be was a champion nonetheless and was a great Mexican fighter!

[@therandomdickhead5744]

Thanks youtube for burying this video rip

[@guesswho7881]

I was so happy when you knocked Kevin out

[@allopez8563]

Everyone has a plan until they punched in the... wait, the plan worked? How come?

[@thetruestking2767]

This dude is going to be one of the greatest coaches to ever live. I have so much respect for this man. He always says we. "We drilled this." "We didnt like that idea." Because he is humble enough to know he didnt get where he is by himself. Hats off.

[@ChristianPerez-ku9dz]

This man just seems like a humble down to earth mellow guy I like him

[@maxanderson3733]

Stuff like this really makes me wonder if I can become a decent Amateur Fighter. Combat Sports have proven to be several times more complicated than I ever thought growing up. Seriously dude, mad props for how you prepped for this fight

[@theredninja2817]

That's right man you could become a great fighter go right for it and go at it every step of the way with everything you got you can do it

[@NyangisKhan]

Coaches do most of the strategizing for you. So as long as you follow what your coach says and understands the points they're making, you *can* become a decent Amateur fighter. Fighting is a team sport. Unless you're someone like Nicolino Locche. Then you can smoke and skip training all you like lol.

[@maxanderson3733]

@@NyangisKhan lol must be nice being him. I got ADHD so I gotta show up to the gym more often to make sure everything sticks. Hopefully I’ll be ready to execute those plans

[@maxanderson3733]

@@theredninja2817 thanks!

[@KadeemLiburd]

@@maxanderson3733 What you should do is write everything down or video it so you can then practice at home

[@joeyalbert9412]

great to see the respect he has for his opponents. almost makes him feel like an underdog!

[@Ekdrink]

I’m convinced this is Stephen Thompson’s brothers whos into Muay Thai

[@georgepayne4969]

Fantastic series. So great to hear someone who fought at such a high level break down techniques they used in such a way as this.

[@yuriborg8023]

"Oooooo this guy !! I remember, he is the best full contact striker in the world !!". That's how people probably react when they see him. He is modest and humble, that's how a warrior should behave, awesome 👍👍👍💯👌👌.

[@marcoslaureano5562]

Exactly. But that is a tactic also, whether he realizes it or not. He's so busy giving props to the other guy, that it strokes his ego and makes him forget that Varga himself is a beast.

[@Richard-Espanol]

Love this series. I would love to see more from him. His explanations and breakdowns are awesome. Hope I can get a in person lesson from from him one day!

[@eggycat]

It’s nice to hear a really concise breakdown, thought out by a team, and not just laid down as one long bragging session.

[@CitizenMike]

this dude is a beast, great breakdown

[@chrisreid5766]

Im loving these videos! Im learning so much in eight minutes. i just want to keep hearing you breakdown your fights all day lol.

[@justas423]

Their appearance are very striking in the ring. Kevin had neon green and pink shorts, colorful hair and tattoos, while Gabriel seems just like a shredded office worker.

[@zetsubanned4308]

>Amazing accomplishments >Being on Joe Rogan's podcast My god that's fucking stupid.

[@juliahenriques210]

That was a joke...

[@mykulpierce]

Love seeing corkscrew punch come up in modern context!

[@andrewasukile]

I find this interesting....I had trained as a fighter and everyone in my class at school used to diss me because I had a peaceful non-macho demeanour, like you....and guys in general always estimated me to be "a walkover"....never did get into a fight, but now that those days are over, fun to see a quiet guy be a Champion....wouldn't want to mess with you, btw, even as a youngster.

[@Strype13]

Thanks for sharing, as usual, Gabe. Much appreciated! Would you, by chance, have any interest in breaking down one of your losses? Perhaps share with us how you pinpoint potential mistakes and the steps you would take to prevent yourself from making them in the future?

[@lets_lvl_up]

This is a great idea!

[@Tlatoanimeh]

The practical simplicity with which you see and explain the science of the fight is frightfully easily understood by anyone and that, my friend, is the most basic requirement for being a great coach. I've been coaching boxing for many years and I wish I had the capacity to explain fight techniques and concepts in such a concise, simplified, and detailed manner. Thank you for this video; I've enjoyed it so much.

[@jordandoyle1534]

Your fight IQ is incredible great work!

[@crab-dogjones4659]

Love the Varga Explains segments. His channel is great also.

[@lazyreviewssupport9811]

Can we have more slow motion please 😊👌

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

In a fight your best asset is your brain

[@petey7187]

Best fighting content on KZbin

[@utlor24601]

Always so interesting to hear game plans broken down by experts.

[@connorperrett9559]

The two biggest milestones in any fighter's career: 1: Defeating high level Thai fighters. 2: Being on the Joe Rogan Experience.

[@moneysolomon1010]

Damn you knockout out legens that almost look undefeaded 🔥🔥🔥

[@mannymitchell5343]

0:58 iPhone 4

[@eldridge201]

If I was fighting this guy, I would ask him how to beat himself. He would explain in detail EXACTLY how to beat himself and preplan it and give me option and after option and explain the technique. And he wouldn't lie about it. I would still lose. I think even most professional fighters would EVEN WITH his recommendations or training. This guy is pretty good. Bravo.

[@dougfriesen7468]

really impressive, thanks for sharing.I haven't heard such excellent planning before.

[@4rtur0]

Corkscrew, Andy Souwer's signature move 👌🏽

[@sawtanang]

Actually, Kevin isn’t that great of a Muay Thai practitioner. He’s more your style, just doesn’t do in nearly as well, probably because CSA gym is junk too.

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

As a cerebral world-class kickboxer, what do you think makes Giorgio Petrosyan the best? His reaction speed? His strategy? His striking speed? Sure, all of them, but what distinguishes him most from the rest?

[@morganweller1491]

Awesome pre fight/training/studying knowledge bruh should be a coach for real

[@antoniohays7344]

One of the reasons GV is the best pro fighter on KZbin is because he breaks down both his wins and losses with equal amounts of insight, humility and honor.

[@vinrod34]

Awesome!! Is the liver shot legal in kickboxing?? liver shot, hear shot, liver shot again?

[@stevenstrother672]

How would you fight Charlie Z?

[@nittydalion]

😂

[@jeremy22b]

I'm no fighter but I do enjoy your videos, style, and lack of ego. So many have big egos and something to prove but you seem tactical, cerebral, professional.

[@Edaloy27]

Natural ability, combat IQ, excellent training and coaching=success

[@juliethao570]

Who he beat again? Lol what Muay Thai legend? In kick boxing and k1? Lol why he's not fighting beast in Thailand Muay Thai style with all rule's?

[@jeffjefferson2676]

Im thinking about going out and train again. Im unsure if i want to do the hardcore kickbox stamina training again, while im 31 years old now, i want to take it a bit more slow. Thinking about jiu jitsu. I did do boxing and kickboxing. I did like the sparring, and bag training. Also i like the taekwondo hitting of pads a lot. But the kick and punch till you drop, that kind of stuff, i feel like im a bit done with that. Its just to much strain, maybe i had to harsh a relationship and im scared to give it all stamina wise. Im also scared of scuba diving now, while i dont know if i can take it... Its sad really, maybe im just to cautious, but i dont feel like dying. Its just that i like the kicking an punching so much, also the sparring was really cool. I dont like when guys go hardcore banging with sparring, and tell me that i should go easy. I think they dont get the point, maybe it is because it is really Dutch to spar that way... I like your take downs on fights you have done in the past, it is really educational. Any way, good luck! Maybe i will just stop by at a gym and take a look around and see what they are all about. Greetings, Jeff

[@attuneu]

Amazing discussion totally transparent humble,I wonder in this age of digital replay how everyone/ anyone can review reassess re apply,Kevin can watch this anyone can learn and re evaluate anything, this tho is honest work. Thanks

[@supadupamadafaka]

I really like your scientific approach as opposed to crude fights, this is like playing chess but with mistakes being both physically and mentally painful. Great job. What you do is inspiring on many levels.

[@omegasquad868]

ok lets be honest here first of all im not a fan of Ross but he was NOT a feared fighter and this fight was at the end of his career matter of fact second to last fight so i mean not take away from your victory but beating a fading fighter for his name yet not mentioning he was well past his prime is not cool thats like when Joe Schilling bragged about his victory over Thai legend Koaklai at 185lbs yet the Thai was at the end of his career and was a welterweight(147lbs) in his prime Thais are notorious for taking fights when they shouldnt simply for the money the US dollar makes them millionaires in Thailand and there is NO american kickboxer making big money so even Ross took fights he shouldnt have.

[@ralfhtg1056]

Concerning the surprise punch: this timing is one of the fundamental basics you also learn in Karate.

[@jorgetoloza269]

Dude u did alot of homework studying your opponents, u belong in the pages of tsun su The art of War..my respect to you...

[@kevincrandall6776]

You have the skill and spirit of a champion. Thanks for the videos

[@stoicpegleg307]

Not a fighter but your presentation is amazing. Thanks!!

[@universalflamethrower6342]

This video's are a work of art, as a performance artist they are super usefull, the opponents are often filthy rich patrons and supposed connoisseurs and my own lack of discipline

[@rotisseriebear5394]

I would have just done the judo chop, but I guess all that complicated stuff works too.

[@robertrollins9068]

I still think it's cringey that fighters study each other for an advantage, defeats the purpose. I get why they do it of course, and a rematch mends the issue.

[@socat9311]

And then you want me to pay for UFC or boxing fights where the opponents act like a circus provoking each other with insults, like this is what sports are about. F that. This is the real sport content it should be shown and these are the athletes that should get the spotlight.

[@BlueStarRadio]

I always used the corkscrew whitout even realising it, its my most important punch hahah

[@zmo1ndone502]

This guy looks like an accountant Books and covers am I right?

[@canberktuna6221]

It is exciting that seeing how much details on background, awesome

[@juliethao570]

Until Varga fight in Muay Thai fight and rule, I'm not sold sold at all for his over all talents.

[@cowswirl]

I'd like to see videos where Varga loses and the winner explains the plan Varga-style

[@squishycld]

Dude that's crazy you nullified all his Weapons.

[@absolutelyfookinnobody2843]

Ok so what I got from this is, study how your opponent studies other opponents, then switch up your usual technique

[@BoniatoTamashiiofSPK]

Dude you are real and authentic and awesome. God bless your Mind

[@AveryCloseCall]

Really awesome to see this, thank you so much. I don't really follow MMA nor fight, but your breakdowns are an inspiration to me. Some years ago I started doing a very amateur version of video analysis for hobbyist medieval fighters and your approach to fights and analysis really gets me thinking. Awesome, and thank you Gabriel for being so open to share your style and training notes!

[@leorocko2843]

Aren't you worried you'll get beaten if an opponent saw all this videos of yours?

[@garysmylie975]

This is brilliant.. thanks from Sligo Ireland..

[@Z-u-m-a]

Priceless insights - really enjoying these.

[@bombasticcat]

This is soo cool. I aleays admire smart fighters than just stupidly strong ones

[@carl156]

He has been studying Boxing Tech which is smart!

[@jumowagames]

Before Gabriel goes on a date, he studies his women through social media and always scores on first date

[@alenamikova471]

He just uses the advantage that his oponnents are always smaller than him buy if he fight against biggger opponent than him im sure he can get be defeated

[@markbalogh9655]

How do I get started in this? What is the division called. Like how mma has UFC what is this called i like it.

[@Jbbilll]

Can you breakdown Vergil Ortiz?

[@PakiFighter]

You should do seminars around the world.

[@kaan1165]

Respect 🙏🙏🙏 this guy is godlike humble!!!

[@yakane954]

Hi I just bought your book aggressive defense, its really good thank you 😁

[@EyeIn_The_Sky]

Why is he always giving his gameplan/strategy/tactics away??

[@paulsumabong9275]

Dudes a combat sports version of batman. Mad respect!