Ramon Dekkers vs Coban: "The Fight That Changed The World"

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This legendary bout changed the Muay Thai world forever. Ramon Dekkers, a "Farang" (white foreigner), goes to war with Coban Lookchaomaesaitong - a prestigious 2x Lumpinee Boxing Stadium Champion. By leading the way, the world took notice, ushering one of the greatest rivalries in the history of Muay Thai. This breakdown showcases the historic context between these Muay Thai royalties.
Rest in peace, Ramon Dekkers... The Diamond Forever.
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[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

The internet has its flaws and downsides but being able to watch these clips is such a privilege. It's crazy this footage survived

[@silvasnow3861]

Thank god for VHS

[@Dmaneman3691]

You make a great point. Imagine the great fighters we will never see. I would want a time machine just to watch the founders of the sport.

[@deburgh65]

As Thai, I am so proud of both. Coban is a real fighter with his heart. Dekkers can be respectfully regarded as an authentic Nuk Muay Thai with good technique and full spirit of Muay Thai. Nationality is nothing to do with this thing; anyone can be such good Nuk Muay Thai if he or she possesses such qualification. Thank for video and RIP Dekkers.

[@erigor11]

Good? That technique is godlike, as Coban's was.

[@ashenwuss1651]

Greetings, respect and love from Texas!

[@AbdulHameed-bw4cg]

deburgh65 Thai fighters have strange habit of not continuing aggression after giving a fatal blow(they start easing shoulders and core after successful shot). Whenever they lose, its main reason.

[@ariari4133]

deburgh65 respect fore your professionele look and for your respect fore RAMON, Coban where i cant say it in english so translate, zijn aan elkaar gewaagd

[@baqikenny]

Abdul Hameed Most of that shit is a habit formed for dealing with gambling. Gambler forces want their benefit promised for the fight and wanted the first 2-3 rounds go easy so they can place bets and discuss, and that's how that easy habit shaped. No it is not that they have nice culture (if not gambling culture) and want each other to have a nice day, it's the fact that they don't want to lose their only job. Outside the camps, they can't even find garbage picker job for a living.

[@nontaphankungsadarn9434]

R I P. Dekkers Respect from Thailand. You are great muay thai Boxing.

[@definitelynotanAIchatbot]

Is Dekkers or Kaman considered the best farang?

[@karel007]

@@Anonymous-xl2fu farang means foreigner !!!!!!!

[@karel007]

@010steveo hart riding bicycle

[@Anonymous-xl2fu]

@@karel007 NO!!!!!!

[@eddiefury1875]

@010steveo This is no laughing matter. Please show some respect to this man. Thank you

[@jrowlandj]

Coban took so many blows before finally falling, what a chin!

[@RsKnDR0991]

Johnny Jay he's on some video game shit :p

[@gerrypoupart7672]

+Johnny Jay His thai name was Buffalo head for that reason. The only boxer at 135lbs to have a heavy weight punch in his hands. The fight schedule flyer had Coban weighing at 135lbs and dekker at 142.lbs.ls. It was not a championship fight and the Thais were over confident. The next rematch was 142b title fight.

[@PicoVegas]

I noticed most Thais have a crazy chin

[@silafuyang8675]

Yes, it is genetic. Thai people have very developed chin.

[@chuckschickbaldtacos]

si lafuyang yeah that's why there's so many Thai MMA and boxing champions...lol what a stupid comment

[@gerrypoupart7672]

Brilliant tribute, i was training in Ko Samui at the time and went to BANGKOK to it see, with a ringside seat in the dekker corner. You could hear a pin drop when Coban was Ko'd. It was the most awe inspiring mauy thai event i have ever seen. To be honest the fight that changed everything for Thailand was when Dekker fought Superlex, on the buses in Bangkok the next even the office girls were talking about this blonde haired blue eyed farang. that was the real game changer. One in a kind ...gone too soon...never forgotten.

[@royk007]

Respect From holland!!

[@trusttruth9916]

You were very lucky to witness such a fight when I could only catch it on my Video and replay it over Again. What an amazing Fight and Two very Amazing Fighters! RIP Ramon Dekkers

[@domdom6895]

Respect from Robby Sitpholek Gym Pattaya...Manager Franky Bruell ....Bedankt...Kop khun krap...R.I.P. Ramon Dekker we miss you...

[@cjohnson3836]

Coban was such a beast. Even hurt in the corner he still popped Dekkers with a left that jarred a bit. Thanks for the break downs.

[@sergeip6923]

+c johnson Also, Dekkers face was quite swollen in the end I noticed.....Coban reminds me of Julian Jackson or Gennady Golovkin in boxing, just ultraaggressive wrecking machine with crazy strong chin!!

[@deadarmd]

c johnson dekker got a bit careless. I saw that too. Coban went out on his sword

[@lessthanpinochet]

Yeah, he rocked Dekkers while getting finished himself. Massive heart from Coban.

[@caseyalexander1705]

I noticed that as well, Cobans last ditch focused power shot before being eclipsed. What a fight. What a story.

[@anishbhattacharya460]

Dekker is such a beast. He defeated coban.

[@jirasakmalaengpoothong8663]

RIP Dekkers. You’re one of the most elite Farang Muay Thai boxers. Your every fight’ll always be remembered.

[@omedonnie]

Respect man.

[@LilJohn_80]

I remember as a kid my dad would rent Muay Thai videos from this Thai Video Store once a week..that was the only way my dad kept up to date with Muay Thai..and the week before they announced that these two were going to fight..so my dad told the video store owner to call my dad once the video came in..we got to watch this matches back then..I was surprised to see it on KZbin.. Wow I didn't know he passed away..

[@marcelboogaard5449]

lil john We used to do the same thing back in the 80’s. In the 90’s we were spoilt cause there was a Muay Thai contest on every month in Holland.

[@jerl7320]

Tell your dad hes the coolest dad ever.

[@MrAckers75]

that elbow would have knocked me into the middle of next week.

[@giannidepalma7900]

MrAckers75 ahhahahahahahahhaha

[@ariari4133]

MrAckers75 jes

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

It's hard to say tbh. A good chin is something your born with and it's something you can't improve with training. So until you've been hit with a punch it's impossible to know.

[@bfswdab]

You can if you have a genetically short neck but it’s skinny you can make it built and your chin will greatly improve

[@bfswdab]

Thicken it

[@flightofthefatman]

That's really sad that he's passed. 😔 Thank you for keeping his name alive and for all of these great videos about past champions.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks for the support bro

[@heyitsyusuf74]

I hear he lived a great life and he was much loved by pretty much everyone around to him. If that's true...one can't ask for more. R.I.P

[@TOTENPLATZ]

And you can see Rob Kaman waving the Netherlands flag in the center of the ring, two legends in the same spot, what a luxury !!

[@88swordmaster]

yeah ^^

[@VRBLNSLT]

We are really blessed with all the legends we have in the Netherlands

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Yeah,,I luv watching Rob Kamans training videos,long ago,,indeed another great Muay Thai . Kickboxing Legend.. from the Netherlands,, they have produced some mean fighters,,,Must be the water,genes,diet,there.. "Something".

[@VRBLNSLT]

@@mangoMango-ck3et its like our 3rd biggest sport.. there is a kickboxdojo on every corner over here 😂

[@redwoodestates1]

Just wondering how do you know that's Rob kaman?

[@freddieclark]

I remember that night, I watched it in a bar in Bangkok. Crazy night.

[@howardromano7395]

Being a resident of Thailand, I approve this message.

[@oopopp]

Rogan and Bas talked about this so much I just had to see it...

[@jonathanwright2925]

Nasty KO. That right over hand elbow left hook bounced off the ropes to right hook combo was devastating. No one wouldn't drop from that

[@ThompterSHunson]

Mad props to Coban for not falling down through that shitstorm of Ramon hits! I can't even figure out how he could do that, knowing that Dekkers had lethal punches. Mad props indeed!

[@buckbundy8642]

Thompter S. Hunson I'm no trained fighter besides having a big mouth and a deep thirst at the bar, but I stand my own just fine. And there is no way I could ever take a barrage like that and not be out cold. It's mesmerizing just watching it! I like the wordplay in your name. My mind wants to see Hunter S! Lol!

[@erigor11]

I'm just.... there are no words for that. Taking all that much from such a beast... that's almost beyond human. What a pair of warriors!

[@lazaruslong697]

Thompter S. Hunson: Great name, my friend. :)

[@ZoeGamer101]

Tears in my eyes man what a fighter he was. Greetings from Holland

[@jumustube]

I have been watching boxing and MMA videos for a while now and I have to say wow, this is one of the best made videos I have ever seen, great editing, great commentary and great music. Kudos to you Sir for putting together such an amazing video!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

+jumustube cheers brother, your kind feedback makes me happy

[@thomaspapitsch9717]

+jumustube agree with every word you've written, that was one tremendously stylish and well explained analysis.

[@MrStolenpictures]

+Lawrence Kenshin I agree with top post whole heartedly. Great vid mate!

[@Dimitrios57x]

+jumustube Totally agree with you man, this video inspired me so much made my heart beat so fast ! what a man Ramon Dekker was ! RIP Legend

[@muaythaimuaythai1448]

+Lawrence Kenshin i like to see your vdo so much because you have a lots information that i can t to search it

[@gie5834]

Shout out to MMA reddit for reposting this. Awesome video by Lawrence Keshin. I had heard of Ramon Dekker's being great but didn't know why. Now I know.

[@kemroolhaas4833]

i genuinely cried during this video.... what a hero what a legacy. Proud to have watched you fight mr. Ramon Dekkers.

[@krunk9790]

I see you have that cover of that Kanye West Beat tape😎👊🏽

[@eirdofkoda]

R.I.P. Ramon. By the way, they actually had 2 more fights after these, both winning one a piece by decision.

[@stpaddyvanoranjenassau255]

We missen hem nog steeds .... koos nooit voor het geld maar altijd voor het gevecht, een echte strijder. A real Warrior.

[@olstone878]

Dekkers was fearless. Gave his heart in every fight

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Truth

[@brixferera8938]

a movie should be made about this....amazing

[@AshTheMohican]

Proud to be Dutch! RIP Ramon. †

[@wehatemillwall4life]

Ash The Mohican me too

[@Pric3less1]

+I Am The Law I'm black as fuck (and American at that) but my great grandmother was half Dutch-half Surinamese lol

[@AshTheMohican]

Neville Allen II Cool, good genes! My little girl is half Surinamese (creole) as well. ;)

[@domdomdidom]

+I Am The Law I'm from (West) Germany and i spent a lot of the best years in my childhood in Makkum near Sneek. I've always been fascinated with everything you accomplish, be it tolerance, economy, sports, friendlyness or whatever. Remembering watching K1 everytime around christmas with all those Dutch Kickboxing legends, always rooting for Holland, even in football (if we are out :D)

[@simonrooijakkers850]

Ik ook door Bas Rutten en Ramon Dekker

[@DavidLedoux]

Lawrence, I've heard Robin Black say how brilliant you are at breakdowns. Rogan and Bas spoke about this epic fight last week and WOW....you've created a piece of real art. Keep leading wisely, you're best days are still to come. You are appreciated.

[@ikanketjil]

The best Dutch Muay Thai fighter ever! Rest in peace you great champion.....

[@ottovonbismarck5007]

The Greatman Dutch kickboxing was a blend of Western boxing, Muay Thai and Kyokushin and Ramon used a complete arsenal of knees, elbows, and hook combinations. None of those techniques are present in Kyokushin.

[@paulgregory2601]

DECKERS, WHAT A GREAT FIGHTER, ALL ACTION, EVEN AFTER A DEFEAT HE CAME BACK WITH VENGEANCE, TRUE LEGEND, RIP

[@Leinja]

@@ottovonbismarck5007 All those techniques are present in Ashihara karate, which is a sibling style of Kyokushin, so therefore I'm quite certain those techniques are also present in Kyokushin. It's funny how your comment has many likes even when it's not truthful, no offence.

[@ottovonbismarck5007]

@@Leinja I practiced Kyokushin and Shotokan for 10 years before I transitioned to Muay Thai. Kyokushin does not utilise elbows, have limited knee usage and no legitimate hooks (boxing type).

[@chef2853]

@@Leinja u are a fucking idiot. Your comment isn't truthful

[@hip-hophomework4252]

+Lawrence Kenshin this video is masterfully-edited as far as youtube standards go! I'm glad that all the subnotes are tastefully placed at the top or bottom of the video instead of in the center where it could obscure this beautiful footage. Good music choices too. Definitely deserves two watches--first to read the notes and catch up on the history of this rivalry and the second to just enjoy the sight. Thanks for this upload--it's amazing!

[@poorboyprophet7082]

FUCKING TREMENDOUS! Thank you so much for taking the time to make and Post this! R.I.P. Ramon Dekkers

[@tokodeetje2554]

thank you so much Kenshinfor this display of our Diamond !! Absolutely brilliant !!

[@chreyzor]

True inspiration. After seeing a Dekkers highlight video on youtube back in 06 I sought out the closest club I could find. I changed to boxing not long ago but I still practice Muay Thai every now and again.

[@talanchip]

These videos are great, and the music adds extra emotion to the story of these legends. Very well done, thank you so much.

[@LootFragg]

Excellent editing and annotation. I love this. Slow-motion where it was useful, explanations galore, very soothing music choice. Man, that's a proper video!

[@rlxd85]

The Diamond is 4ever, rest in peace Ramon Dekkers.

[@OMGWOMBAT]

Great video! this helped motivate me to get back into Muay Thai last year in Nov, i'm now fighting in amateur fights in Thailand, thanks for making this.

[@Cranky0ldMan]

Fantastic content, as a fight fan for 30 plus years, I have to say WOW. Thumbs up, thanks for posting this.

[@GallowsPole805]

When Drago said, “This Man is made of iron” he was talking about Coban. That elbow by Dekkers would have broken my skull.

[@bossboy191919]

What a video Kenshin, what a video... thanks so much this was more than interesting to see

[@kingkong5483]

Great vid!!!🥇 The contests you show clips of looked epic! More, please!?

[@olstone878]

Passing but his legacy as one of the most passionate, fearless dedicated fighters I have seen. Thank you for your incredible videos.

[@Furykidxxx]

Stuff of Legends right here! Legendary fighters and some great build up to the fight itself. R.I.P. Ramon, you've been one bad ass dude in the ring!

[@devmiles]

Ramon Dekkers was such an amazing guy and fighter .. so much respect! makes me a proud Dutchman.

[@DeanMoriarty99]

Joe Rogan sent me... great channel you have here! subbed/liked immediately, alohas from Hawaii!

[@ryankuzmic595]

He sent me too. Great channel.

[@Prone2Thrill]

Sent me as well - aloha from HPP lol

[@DeanMoriarty99]

Prone2Thrill haha I'm in the Park too!

[@qrit91]

Beautiful video, respect to Thailand en RIP Ramon Dekkers.

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Watching Ramon Dekkers,,he had a great will to win,, he's made himself a LEGEND,in the Muay Thai World,,,. forever.RIP.

[@TraceVandal]

Great vid. Loved the analysis.

[@ThoughtWave64]

Inspirational! You're videos bring back the passion for the martial arts that I had as a young man. Thank you!

[@lucasfff1370]

6:58 damn that last hit when he rebounched off the ropes absolutely knocked the light out of his eyes

[@orcokiwo6703]

thanks for the video. i have added it to my BEST OF THE BEST selection.🖒🖒

[@ryannaylor1986]

Love this video, awesome job man!!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thank you so much

[@elchurrooo392]

Lawrence Kenshin great great job !

[@marjankolaj]

I just love this channel. Amazing work. Cheers!

[@jacc0placc0]

hey laurence thankz so much for this awesome video RIP Ramon.

[@team1martialartsfitness130]

Great piece of history that I never knew. Thank you so much for sharing. Very well put together video. Superb commentary and foot notes. I really liked how you brought in the red dots for focal points during commentary. Very creative.

[@sootiro1530]

Ramon had the hands skills which the Thai's were missing that's why he was so deadly.

[@johnkalenze2360]

got goose bumps watching that! thanks for the vid Lawrence!

[@6switzerland]

Beautifully put together. Concise, accurate portrayal of the fight. It's good to see the legacy of Dekkers finally surfacing, albeit after his death.

[@wehatemillwall4life]

that is why we have many champions in Holland they call it De Hollandse School but this man was absolutely the top of the world.I have tears in my eyes when i see his fights knowing that a bike ride killed him.So sad but we will never forget him.RIP Diamond!!!

[@qrit91]

5:00 that knee must have hurt an unbelievable amount, can not believe how Coban was still standing after that flurry. Two warriors that should never be forgotten.

[@ndc-01]

You give Muay thai another dimension with this videos, they are not only didactic, but emotional, and inspirational. Thanks

[@mistrlampshade]

Best fighter and technique breakdowns, that i know of, right here!

[@RobinBlackMMA]

Awesome stuff as per usual brother!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thanks so much for everything, very glad you enjoyed it!!

[@nicomartel6504]

+Robin Black yo Robin! keep those legendary breakdowns up! The two of you and J. Slack make the holy trinity of technical striking analysis. Thanks for all ;)

[@RobinBlackMMA]

Nico Martel Thanks so much my friend. I'm so proud that people include me in this group. These 2 do such brilliant work. Thank you for the compliment. :)

[@theOni877]

R.I.P Dekkers! I train with one of his old students, Dekkers is a legend!

[@bigtoelittlefinger6133]

Quality where abouts might that be

[@capper12345]

I think your analyzing is spot on. awesome work.I really enjoy your videos.

[@LucasBedardbjjNorthernRonin]

Thank you for the really awesome video! ...just wow thank you and keep it up

[@tomtsikrikos4122]

Ramon deckker was a unique extraordinary fighter his explosive aggressive fearless style earned him the respect of the thais he was one of the first foreigners to defeat the thais and he fought and defeated some thai legends R.I.P ramon deckker your fighting style and fighting spirit will never be forgotten

[@phillipeastman2021]

Your videos remind me of the educational videos that I watch in school. Except these are awesome. Actually I can see coaches showing these to trainees.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Some do :)

[@phillipeastman2021]

Lawrence Kenshin knew it. These videos helped me out when this dude at my gym(American Top Team) was just really beatin me up while we sparred. And after a little studying on your channel now he just used to. Thanks Lawrence!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

dub dee I love hearing that. I'm glad that you've found the breakdowns helpful. Shoot me a msg if you have any questions on FB, I'm a lot more active for msgs there and I'll do my best to answer it anytime, even if late.

[@phillipeastman2021]

Lawrence Kenshin Heck yea! Definitely will! I'm really glad that I found your channel. I'm looking forward to our future dealings.

[@ariari4133]

Video's is not the real deal

[@0fwRs]

respect for all the effort you've put in this video, i've learned somethings, thanks alot!

[@robk9395]

Thanks for the awesome video and these two fighters were in a class of their own

[@Urikhai]

JRE and John Wayne Parr sent me here. Truly loving all these videos, good job man!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

+Liam Dixon =), you mean they got you to google Dekkers? Or was there a mention on breakdowns?

[@Urikhai]

They were just praising how much of a beast Dekkers was so I went hunting for videos :)

[@Oakshield2]

+Lawrence Kenshin JRE and Bas Rutten got me here. Joe gives you a shout out.

[@srrtbb]

3 out of 4 aight bad. But Dekkers was the best foreigner Thailand had ever seen.

[@arnmazing3156]

tbbsrr but John Wayne Parr up there to.

[@michelribbens8014]

Wow what an amazing video this is. Have seen the fight multiple times but never seen this one before. When I was 21 (back in 2001), had a couple of months off from college and decided to make a solo trip to Thailand. Planned it so I could go to Lumpinee championships on the first night of arrival and although I had a normal ticket, just because of the fact I was wearing my NL football jersey to represent my country to the fullest, the Thai people went crazy, kept on screaming Ramon's name to me and put an extra chair out of nowhere so I could sit one row after court side. Will never forget the experience in my life. All thanks to the true legend Ramon Dekkers who introduced me to the beautiful sport called Muay Thai 🙏

[@spider7venstring]

Thank you for this beautiful story

[@a.beltran.157]

Legend 🙏🙏🙏...

[@HoangNguyen-jc8jo]

6:33 that one single last - ditch - effort left hook though....

[@lukekoleas3378]

This is the best channel in the history of the world.

[@geesounthonevat5758]

So much knowledge in your videos. I appreciate your hard work brother. I love the background music.

[@user-rk3fn6pu3q]

The Diamond is a Legendary, RIP.

[@cor2250]

Ramon 👊❤️🙏Real legend and a fight machine Rip Osu

[@vanS808]

WOW, Damn I wanted to watch this fight so many times... Most probably one of the best Ive seen. RESPECT to both fighters..

[@elens1467]

Lawrence, thanks for a great video

[@ravifonseca8]

Now I think I understand the thick tradition of May Thai and Kickboxing in Netherlands. Great video! !!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thanks for checking it out :)

[@frankthetank8216]

Ramon Dekkers is a true legend

[@philmannz]

subscribed! your videos are informative and inspiring to watch!

[@nocsm1701]

🔘 Thank you LK, for the detail. Dekker is amazing for his punches.

[@marcello033]

R.I.P. Ramon Gone to young From Holland, Amsterdam

[@iare19]

The Diamond, RIP

[@guiltygearcore]

as always great vids man.

[@TheMilkybarkid69]

What a video and what a fighter, never been interested in this before seeing a video of Dekkers, now l cant stop watching him, such a shame he went so young.

[@user-rs3zp3zo5l]

Раймон великий чемпион!!! Вечная память!!! Пусть земля ему будет пухом!!..

[@sifun]

RIP Ramon Dekkers

[@krisstone3991]

Beautiful story for both LEGENDY fighters amazing. 👊✌

[@Wink81]

Great video!

[@ChrisFihn]

MY EYES ARE WATER

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Mine too overtime I watch this

[@killbillsmallville]

this channel is by far my favorite, fuckin videos are right up my wheelhouse! Hahahahahahahahha....love this channel!

[@gregory7632]

Dekkers, my favourite Muay thai boxer of all times !! Thanks for the share dude, very good analyse !

[@Bringinheat]

Well done. Great tribute to a legend

[@glenn3646]

that knee to to solar plex was brutal

[@benf4628]

Some say Muay Thai has no hands. This video proves Muay Thai can generate similar punching power as boxing.

[@Prime_Legend]

Mostly Dutch style thai fighters have great hands, as good as a boxer. Whoever, traditional Muay thai fighters don't but they are at least decent and not taekwondo bad.

[@benf4628]

Well, Americans do have good hands too, depends on the gym and your style, but Thais tend to focus more on kicking and the clinch. I personally love punching.

[@benf4628]

Plus, the Thais boxing skills have gotten better over the years. You are definitely seeing a lot more hands in Thailand now than in the 80s.

[@greywarrior60]

They more rely on their elbows 😊

[@benf4628]

greywarrior60 In the clinch yea. But punches in Muay Thai are used for many things. All Thais will at least use them to score a KO when the opportunity arises. Most often up there aggressiveness with a power 1-2, or a kick combination. Muay Mats, like Pornsanae Sitmonchai, specialize in punching and leg kicks. Muay Femurs, being very well rounded, use them frequently. Some Muay Khaos utilize them to get into the clinch. Muay Taes I suppose use them sort of rarely or maybe to set up a kick or keep distance. I think this generalization of Muay Thai having bad hands comes from their punching style. Nak Muay rarely use big combinations like 4 punches followed by a kick. Unlike other Martial Arts, Muay Thai focuses on power more than anything. Damage done to your opponent is what wins in Muay Thai fights, not number of hits landed per se. This is why they tend to very short punching combos, like a power 1-2, or just a big hook. Now comparing this to Boxers, who punch in longer combos, of course you'd assume Thai hands are bad. By the same standards Looking at TKD, you'd assume that Muay Thai has bad kicks since they don't have much kicking combinations. Intelligent and honest People however, always admit that Muay Thai is a superior kicking art, even though the stylistic differences in kicking combinations between MT and TKD are the same as stylistic differences for punching between MT and Boxing. Combinations are not superior to singular power shots. Nor are singular power shots superior to combinations, both have uses. This can be seen with many MT vs K-1 or Kickboxing fights. Although the kick boxers had better combinations, the MT fighters could keep them back with some singular power shots. I think we are just too used to long punching combos.

[@mrsavedbygrace2569]

Such a well done video.

[@portaadonai]

All that history in the beginning really pumped me up for the final fight