Two generations collided in the opening round of the Dafabet World Pool Masters when Eklent Kaçi and the legendary Earl Strickland battled it out for a spot in the last 16 in Gibraltar back in 2019. #WorldPoolMasters
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@AngrierGorilla4 жыл бұрын
At least we can agree that an interview with Earl is never dull or boring... 😂
@TruuEnough8884 жыл бұрын
Big facts ❗️
@Mikealobaidi11 ай бұрын
Earl wins earl loss he is better
@matiedmond61523 жыл бұрын
Bravo Eklent Kaci🙌🏽
@maledumaledu38652 жыл бұрын
Yaa earl is under pressure and he makes lot of mistakes .eklent capitalize from those mistakes.
@azmathismail16113 жыл бұрын
Coming back to this after watching a lot of "Earl Strickland Presents" , gotta say, he's a much chummier lad off table than on table
@chrisbryant18362 жыл бұрын
Match starts at 52:38
@illyrianshield42343 жыл бұрын
Very good match. Congrats to the winner 🇦🇱
@doubleuuu83252 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Earl 😂 👍🏻 hoping that we'll see more of him play and more interviews of him or get that man in a podcast 😂 👍🏻
@pb33022 жыл бұрын
What I LOVE about Earl is his speed on the table! - "veni, vidi, vici" - {"I came, I saw, I conquered"} referring to the speed with which something is done. Earl sees his shot, aims and fires. Its beautifully done!
@ibashcommunists68472 жыл бұрын
Efren reyes has a similar style. They take a quick look at the table and usually shoot the first shot their mind visualizes. Both instinctive.
@valley68242 жыл бұрын
Finally a good commentator pronouncing our names and last names as they are pronounced in our native language. Respect.
@itwillgetbetter7693 жыл бұрын
Kaci making us proud. Winning over a legend like Strickland is amazing. 🥇🇦🇱
@TheJohnCooperShow2 жыл бұрын
Are there good tables in Albania?
@paultwiss1992 жыл бұрын
Good
@calebhenson63772 жыл бұрын
Earl woulda killed this kid back in his prime he’s 59 relax
@Pwrcritter2 жыл бұрын
Kacis a Beast..
@itwillgetbetter7692 жыл бұрын
@@calebhenson6377 im not bringing Strickland down in any kind of way. Guys a LEGEND. Kaci is new to Stricklands world.
@adamroos9064 жыл бұрын
Earl has a point, you can't be a GREAT player when you're that young. You're a great player after you win many big tourneys over decades and see if you can maintain that high level. Kaci is an amazing player non the less. I also don't blame Earl for always mentioning his age cause THAT is great to play that level at his age.
@samerbleik54754 жыл бұрын
True
@captmcneil3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be wrong to call someone that age great until he/she has earned his or her wins. But in retrospect it will still have been great. So there's no way to know and he's got no point - Earl's attitude is horrible. Why does he even point out shit like that? Remarks like "great shot" after his opponent missed and got lucky is just bad sports. When you're this good you gotta be good enough to be able to afford being humble and respectful in defeat. And it seems like Earl thinks he can't (or just won't). Instead he chooses to be a bully.
@roberttruesdell61513 жыл бұрын
I agree but to come about it the way he does makes him an arrogant ass. Could have simply said he’s a very good player only time will tell if he can keep it up. Especially when you lose. And lose badly. Makes you look even more like a sore loser. Which we all know he is. Excuses for the people sharking him is the biggest copout. When your a professional and an experienced professional at that you need to be able to deal with defeat better and give credit where credit is due. The guy played great and he didn’t. It happens. Congratulate the guy and suck it up.
@storyboydave28163 жыл бұрын
Good to see Mike Ermentraut reffing pool matches these days.
@bertblue96839 ай бұрын
Earl the pearl makes me laugh so hard. He's saying what many people are thinking. They broke the mold when he was made.
@muhweziblessings43974 жыл бұрын
On a honest note I love Earl no matter what
@snookershorts30444 жыл бұрын
Me too he just doesnt care he is being him all the time ...
@AngrierGorilla4 жыл бұрын
me too... he's completely nuts, but I love him
@cryptonator19884 жыл бұрын
Me too hes hilarious but if he didnt make excuses and keep his composure he could be even better hes his own worse enemy for sure.. he has demons as do we all that keeps him from beating the best when he knows hes the best.
@hammerlane38714 жыл бұрын
I really dont know why anybody would, hes the most unsportsmanlike crybaby I've ever seen, dude cant even admit when he fucks up it's always somebody else's fault....
@zgadgets4 жыл бұрын
@@hammerlane3871 Strategy that is how they did it years ago on the streets . He was a poor guy.
@nicholashadi55664 жыл бұрын
I hit the like button just maily due to the interview at the end 🤣👍🏻👍🏻
@brettbarker84444 жыл бұрын
Mandatory boom mic over Earl and one camera on him at all times. I never FF between games when he’s playing. Still gotta hand it to him for running nine balls in 80 seconds.
@billybergendahl35153 жыл бұрын
When I played this game I was able to block out any distractions. If I didn't play well I didn't blame other people.
@tgh2233 жыл бұрын
u didnt play like earl so u didnt expect perfection like he did
@paultwiss1992 жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland is a great player but he is one of the most unsportsmanlike people in sport.
@moisesdeleon81323 жыл бұрын
He doesn't have to be great. He's just good enough to beat you Earl.
@josephdouglas27833 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@zaq1zaq2zaq32 жыл бұрын
It was too cold dude!
@leroymuerrllmurrell95202 жыл бұрын
@@josephdouglas2783 Aepe
@Ownz19822 жыл бұрын
In earls prime Earl had run all the racks blindfolded . Dont ignore Earl was the very best Earl looks Hella good for 57
@waldenbiga38374 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of Earl the Pearl! He's awesome!!!! LOL
@TheCategor3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Also giving his age and that probably we're seeing his finial career tournaments i already miss him :(
@tgh2233 жыл бұрын
@@TheCategor no one will ever surpass what earl has done can u imagine what he could have done if he could have control his emotions
@TheCategor3 жыл бұрын
@@tgh223 He could have been Efren :)
@9BallBory3 жыл бұрын
love his game, hes a horrible person though, glad hes gonna be done playing completely soon
@Ownz19822 жыл бұрын
Well hes emotions is what made hin nr 1 in the world He is a great player and person 2 ppl love him
@brandonclark96402 жыл бұрын
The best is to see Mike Sigel and Earl playing a match. Holy cow is that entertianing. Both are great players and talk some great trash to boot.
@cjr35593 жыл бұрын
Oh Earl ... never a dull moment 🤪😎
@nyquil07na383 жыл бұрын
Earl, going off the rails at the end was hilarious.
@360PhoenixFlip Жыл бұрын
To be fair, the guy sat directly behind Strickland is wearing a huge yellow coat, looking at most of the audience they’re all wearing hoodies. Being a bit older and sat down for long periods of time he will feel the cold.
@penguins89334 жыл бұрын
How can you not love Earl? He's hilarious.
@mr.s19614 жыл бұрын
Soon as Earl won his first match he started up LOL!!! DEAD SILENCE for 3 matches before though LOL! Gotta love Earl
@Eqiun0xGaming4 жыл бұрын
Yea. Hes defenitely a funny character. Kinda sucks he was a bad sport about losing though. But thats just earl
@romeogallardo46172 жыл бұрын
@@Eqiun0xGaming man i would be pissed not getting to shoot in the table he's probably frustrated about it
@moldometack99982 жыл бұрын
Earl is still one off the best. He plays shots others turn down. I'm not a bad player and I learnt allot watching earl over the years.
@mikechalk14432 жыл бұрын
Love You Earl All Ways Have..But We Need a Seniors Tour
@armandovranari73773 жыл бұрын
Kaci the best
@southsidejonny99973 жыл бұрын
Great match young man welcome to the elite, don't chase the 💰 keep your focus on the love of the game and keep your mind & body (Temple) worthy.
@truthwarrior122 Жыл бұрын
Earl is always clutching his pearls.
@YassyNicoleCarpio Жыл бұрын
Earl..our Pearly RARE!!❤
@lucapoulsen49962 жыл бұрын
Kaci have a Amazing first strike.
@jadezee63163 жыл бұрын
...the last of a dying breed..pool and only pool....his life....one of a kind........earl strickland
@charlieb308 Жыл бұрын
Thank God they have a shot clock here, I watched a match live with this Kaci guy without a clock and it took him 5 minutes to shoot.
@michaeldao2249 Жыл бұрын
great match, thanks for upload... but why are the floorboards so creaky? Is the floor mic'd?
@drewcamm79013 жыл бұрын
Earl has a right to feel the way tht he does. ( even if hes not always right) I especially liked his serena williams analogy
@raymondmaglaris41494 жыл бұрын
Eklent played well
@sarahdeshay13944 жыл бұрын
You were one of the two being interviewed, thus he was one of two being “singled out”.
@holtenfield3 жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favor, and go straight to the interview after the match! 😂 52:05
@anonimos12513 жыл бұрын
Looool 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jamest35522 жыл бұрын
Kaci got every roll imaginable.
@galihel.ghi23543 жыл бұрын
earl strickland n efren reyes real legend in billiard..
@jerrynewman13804 жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland has got one point right....if it's cold in there then that not good conditions to play pool in...but the rest of his comments were just in called for...but he ain't gonna change for nobody....
@rickvassell83493 жыл бұрын
The shaft on Kaci's cue is so blue. Is it stained to be or chalk residue?
@peterfinley85163 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if it is a color transfer (dye) from his glove? It seems weird to have chalk residue so high up toward the joint.
@stevemcintosh67113 жыл бұрын
I've tried to give Earl the benefit of doubt but I've come to the conclusion that he is just a poor sport.
@tgh2233 жыл бұрын
always has been but hes the goat
@PatriotAmerican443 жыл бұрын
He's a sore and pathetic loser.
@entonzykaj23763 жыл бұрын
Great game
@mkoz11342 жыл бұрын
I prefer watching the older earl matches. The ones with less shit on his hands and fingers.
@half.baked.pavlova4 жыл бұрын
Age really hasn't made him more graceful. 😂
@rickvassell83494 жыл бұрын
Sorry but yes
@krruns41654 жыл бұрын
The interviewer very sensitive didnt help
@MrMsD776 ай бұрын
Congratulazioni a Kaci 🇦🇱👍👊
@michaelsalama66313 жыл бұрын
When he left the tournament, Earl rear-ended a parked car. He then proceeded to tell the car's owner that he wouldn't take responsibility for the damage, because it was too cold out.
@crazydudewithmentalhealthd72233 жыл бұрын
What you on bout
@robertthomas63522 жыл бұрын
🤣
@richardcerritelli96574 жыл бұрын
Earl in his prime very few can cope with him in 9 ball efren buddy hall and perhaps Mike Siegel that's about it.
@joneslaakso4 жыл бұрын
Efren maybe, thats it.
@richardcerritelli96574 жыл бұрын
One thing you should know that all about Buddy Hall a lot of people don't realize this when you're gambling for money no one in the world history was as good as he was if you don't believe me check it out for yourself a lot of feedback online and lot of great players from the past while attest to this even after himself admitted that body Hall is the best money player ever he took efren for a lot of money
@KeithJawahir4 жыл бұрын
Even today's top players still struggle against Earl when he's playing well. I understand why people dislike him, but you can't deny his genius.
@mehdim5444 жыл бұрын
Earl is a legend regardless of his personality, on the pool table he has a gift that these guys wish for in their prime.
@joneslaakso4 жыл бұрын
Thats True.
@haseebhamidi85973 жыл бұрын
Earl is just being Earl. Come on guys! What else do you want from him? Not a god damn smile for sure 🤣🤣
@tgh2233 жыл бұрын
pls dont use gods name in vain
@anonimos12513 жыл бұрын
Kaçi is the best pool player in the world 🇦🇱❤️
@hillbillybeerdranker6678 Жыл бұрын
Earl is paranoid and thinks everyone is out to get him. One little noise in the crowd and it's someone distracting him. The room was cold. Someone upstairs is trying to freeze him out so he cain't play.
@LaVerdad6510 ай бұрын
Earl wasn't being sarcastic when he said "good shot" when Kaci got a lucky roll. He genuinely appreciates the game and good players
@karl691794 жыл бұрын
earl the pearl playing dracula got his ass kicked
@russellholmes39753 жыл бұрын
That damn squeaky floor!
@alejandroagua58134 жыл бұрын
54:20 Earl Strickland is the Donald Trump of pool. MPGA, make pool great again.
@chrisanderson40444 жыл бұрын
I wish someone would talk shit back to earl. Like after the nice shot comment and then he fucked his shot up and gave Kaci an easy run out I wish he would’ve told him nice shot earl.
@blanebutler66723 жыл бұрын
I keep trying to watch some ads but this random pool game keeps popping up....
@rohollahrahimi31573 жыл бұрын
Same to me Lol
@buster56434 жыл бұрын
Anybody else have sound completely cut out twice throughout the match?
@oneway_honoway93944 жыл бұрын
A welcome silence with that damned floor noise
@WildWing-wl7nj4 жыл бұрын
Yep, happened a couple times. Nothing wrong with your computer.
@seejay31694 жыл бұрын
I'm unsure, but I've always assumed they do it on their videos when unlicensed music plays so it doesn't get pulled from youtube.
@loriw26614 жыл бұрын
Earl will be a baby until his last day. He misses, it’s someone else’s fault. His opponent makes a good shot…they’re lucky. Earl gets lucky and it’s “skill”. He’s so annoying to watch. And to listen to. For the commentators: His ego will never need bandaging. It’s his self esteem that does.
@ericsampson26504 жыл бұрын
A lot of great players in low-market sports act up to get attention and in some ways it helps the game. Helmuth in poker, for example. A lot of it's an act for the cameras
@virginiad2592 Жыл бұрын
In a taped interview. Earl said he was still trying to make his living playing pool. Perhaps he should find an author to help him write an autobiography.
@itwillgetbetter7693 жыл бұрын
Earl is getting grumpier as days go past.
@theonapoloni2 жыл бұрын
Proud man 🇦🇱👊🏻
@cristianjolović903 жыл бұрын
Earl es un excelente jugador, pero no sabe perder
@Gizamalukeix3 ай бұрын
You gotta respect Earl for telling it like it is and not being afraid to say it. He's real as hell and I love that. I also like Eklent for being a skilled player and so humble. And then we have Joshua Filler, the scrawny momma's boy who tries to puff his non existent chest out whenever he wins. He always looks scared when Eklent is against him LoL
@mirella_s12 жыл бұрын
Proud 🇦🇱🙏👏
@rickybobby13113 жыл бұрын
the camera man need to stop zooming up on faces and show the cue ball and position play all all times! Although I have seen worse only happened when Kaci ran into the four. Also when earl starts talking the commentators need to stop lol good match thou
@harper6263 жыл бұрын
some tournaments have no shot clock (boring). Some have 30 sec. clocks (annoying)
@vebnew Жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland is still a winner
@Pwrcritter2 жыл бұрын
I just tuned in to hear alec talk, lol.
@sicutd3 ай бұрын
I like players like Mike Sigel and Earl Strickland , because they telling things like it is and don't care for the people's opinions! They are players with character and not like the other ones, thats why they are unique! Todays players like Kaci are good , but they are like zombies , they go around the table with stoned face and no expressions at all! Thats why the pool was way better in the 80s and the 90s
@9BallBory3 жыл бұрын
45:04 Earl "I Never get Lucky" Strickland
@gonyeah454 жыл бұрын
Oh Earl's off, go on, on ya go lol
@Mr.3D_indeed4 жыл бұрын
Earl the pearl
@andreaaltobelli24773 жыл бұрын
This table is 7ft???
@nyquil07na383 жыл бұрын
Regulation so 9ft.
@Arthur-nr5ci9 ай бұрын
I wish Alex Lely would commentate more..
@richardmanrique12422 жыл бұрын
Kaci tiene pinta para ser el sucesor de Efrén Reyes...
@whiznot3028 Жыл бұрын
Why do commentators from England over dramatize everything? They all do it.
@joshhuff2154 жыл бұрын
If chairs were squeaking like that while I was shooting pool I would get really pissed off
@zgadgets4 жыл бұрын
You would never be able to go shoot in the Philippines lol Go watch their videos and you will know why the Filipinos are not bothered by anything. I think they like noise lol
@mikethebeginner3 жыл бұрын
It's the floors. Happened all through the tournament.
@ericsmana2 жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland = Phil Helmuth
@bernhardhnida30384 жыл бұрын
do you also think earl seems drunk there ?
@sarahdeshay13944 жыл бұрын
He’s just being earl
@randoom24054 жыл бұрын
definitely yes, at least a bit
@tommyhadisurya2 жыл бұрын
Why the hell the floor sounds like a worn out old spring bed it's so annoying to hear...
@briangc19722 жыл бұрын
Just like in the NBA and other major sports, there is always a sore loser who talks trash about his opponent. Earl, Mike Sigel, Minnesota Fats and others like them gave the sport a bad name. They also limit the growth of the sport which they love. Efren was a great player and great ambassador for the sport. We need more guys like Efren and fewer cry babies.
@DG-sx9hj4 жыл бұрын
Kaci earned a fan this match after putting earl in his rightful place. Loved it!
@fredsavage49252 жыл бұрын
earl is truth
@michaelschmidt33344 жыл бұрын
Fans of earl pls like..
@StalinCityRecordz3 жыл бұрын
My shqipe
@kennethcrouse62122 жыл бұрын
lmao they've somehow managed to let their grammar mishap slide by in the intro! GUYS 'ITS' SHOWS OWNERSHIP NOT '"IT'S"
@maxsweater26274 жыл бұрын
Earl and his tapes...what's up with that
@sandrograndi76744 жыл бұрын
that fluke on the 2 in rack 3 really set Kaci up
@DJArschlochficker3 жыл бұрын
That was no fluke. If he shot that 100 times he would probably hit is 90 times and the other 10 times he gets safe.
@beramshala74743 жыл бұрын
🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱Shqipee
@robbisson65063 жыл бұрын
No mention of Earl winning 1 million dollars for 11 straight racks? Technically he only needed to win 10 straight in that event.
@tgh2233 жыл бұрын
never did get all his money
@randoom24054 жыл бұрын
audio dead from 5:58 to 7:08 and again at 46:32 til 47:33
@JulianJPBA4 жыл бұрын
probably due to licensing of the background music during breaks.
@hammerlane3871 Жыл бұрын
Lol if I'm Kaci my response is 'yeah great players make excuses when they miss and lose 7-2'
@vrae7744 жыл бұрын
Earl todavia no aprendes a perder
@roberttruesdell61514 жыл бұрын
Used love Earl but he really is a tool! It’s always a show when he plays though. What is the reasoning of the taped up fingers though? That would bother the hell out of me.
@mikethebeginner3 жыл бұрын
It's less conspicuous than a tinfoil hat.
@eraldmstf23773 жыл бұрын
The taped fingers are for the shaky hands because of his age obviously
@roberttruesdell61513 жыл бұрын
@@mikethebeginner lmfao!
@mikelessard74923 жыл бұрын
In the words of will smith....old and busted...new hotness 🔥 lol
@fedup74164 жыл бұрын
Earl, classless as always.
@lllllsp1d3rlllll4 жыл бұрын
Define class maybe u call him classless because he is out spoken and blunt honest he says what every one wants to say but don't have the balls to say.his points are valid maybe everyone that downs him us just jelious of him.when u can have a valid pool debate with earl and beat him in the debate as well as on the table then you can have and post a negative comment of him till then you look ignorant its like saying you are better surgeon than a surgeon.
@fedup74164 жыл бұрын
Sorry , but you are way off the mark. I say classless because he is often a sore loser, and likes to make excuses rather than be a man and just accept the fact that he lost a game. I can barley play pool, but I know how to accept defeat,and that's what I'm talking about. There is always a reason for your loss, happens to everyone, just suck it up and stop whining like a pussy..
@lllllsp1d3rlllll4 жыл бұрын
@@fedup7416 he's never a sore loser or ever gets mad he lost wow you are ignorant.I'm glad you admit you can't play so there for u have no business critasizing the most accomplished player in pool makes u sound like an utter moron.your the problem not the solution.obviously u never read a word I said so I'm assuming you are illiterate or dyslexic!
@lllllsp1d3rlllll4 жыл бұрын
FYI iv never seen any one beat earl watch the color of money match.or watch the steinway challenge 8ball,9ball,10ball not even efren can beat him.
@fedup74164 жыл бұрын
@@lllllsp1d3rlllll This is interesting. I've heard about people like you lurking in the comment sections. I think it's past your bed time. Get your mommy to make you a nice cup of warm milk and go to bed.
@napostrophen4 жыл бұрын
Horrible pool etiquette from earl
@alcoholya4 жыл бұрын
He's right about other sports though. MLB and NFL players get pissed during games all the time, and no one really cares.