The K1 Grand Prix Was Real Life Mortal Kombat (Master Cut)

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

9 videos edited as one narrative of these fights that all took place in the same tournament! This is what I always had in mind, feels good to put it out after 3 years of work. Skill Building E Books: www.modernmartialartist.com/technique-books-by-tmma-david-christian/ Skill Building Paperback: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQSDWM1Y?binding=paperback Mortal Weapons Series www.amazon.com/dp/B07TNK4TQR?binding=kindle_ Discord (Server TMMA): discord.gg/szqdkbZd3Q

[@moniemademe8507]

Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication we appreciate you truly

[@ArtBellJr]

As always it's very entertaining. So many legends in one tournament. You could definitely do live commentary on any fight. So much to learn as well when it's slowed down.

[@ThisPineappleLife]

Thanks for your work man. I’ve just started getting into your channel and this is really cool. This video feels like the proper way to experience this awesome event

[@7osam88]

Appreciate it mate thanks for all ur hard work , best wishes

[@SOULJALOS]

Thank you brother

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Who started watching K-1 on Eurosport? What a great format with the worldwide tournaments though out the year and the Final Grand Prix in Japan at the end. Every year was a new martial arts season.

[@alik5972]

Martial arts is a beautiful thing, it has you mourning the death of a man that lived before you were born. Love you Andy, rest in peace.

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Andy was huge here in Switzerland, he started a whole kickboxing boom. A lot of people, me and some of my friends included, stared training because of him. He sold out arenas here in Switzerland as well after becoming famous in Japan.

[@noahstewart6181]

K-1 was truly the absolute best era of combat sports. Thank you for making this master cut and all the videos before this is the best channel on you tube for sure.

[@Last_Chance.]

Pride

[@lostcoastnomad479]

Meh

[@5dollarshake263]

I will forever miss the vibe from old school K1 and Pride events.

[@Last_Chance.]

Don't well all. Pride was the best imo

[@OmnipotentSpud]

Axe kick to lead straight gets me every time 😂 Great mastercut.

[@Last_Chance.]

I have scored 2 Kos with that exact combo.

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Andy Hug was a national hero here in Switzerland. A lot of people, me and some of my friends included, stared training because of him. He sold out arenas here in Switzerland as well after becoming famous in Japan.

[@mider-spanman5577]

6:45 MJF's theme song just starts casually playing! I never knew that man really had stock/copyright free music as his theme song! 😆😂🤣

[@RareNobleman]

Bro your videos are the STANDARD for combat sports breakdowns. So excited for this.

[@benitofranklyn4237]

K-1 was great. Andy Hug was a national hero here in Switzerland. When they started broadcasting it on Eurosport, it became kind of main stream. The tournament format was great, even if you didn't know the fighters, everybody usually had a favorite by the final fight and often there was even a bad guy to dislike. And after watching the different tournaments through out the year, by the time the Final Grand Prix in Japan came around, you were familiar and invested in all the fighters, good or bad. The way the year/season was set-up with the regional tournaments the fighters had to win to make it to the final, was very exciting and entertaining trough out the whole year. You always wanted to know how your favorite fighters are doing and what cray new guys they would introduce. I started watching in 2001 when Hunt and Hoost won, and the Remy Bonjaski started beating everybody, Aerts, Sefo, LeBanner, those guys were big back then.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Rest in Peace Andy Hug. taken too soon .

[@kim-zd3uz]

I don’t miss him

[@Last_Chance.]

Facts. Rip

[@coherentgelo]

Ok lol​@@kim-zd3uz

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Andy Hug was a national hero here in Switzerland. A lot of people, me and some of my friends included, stared training because of the kickboxing boom he started. After being successful and becoming famous in Japan, he would sell out arenas here as well.

[@HerraK00]

Still cant beleive Eurosport aired so much K1 back in the 90s. Absolute legends were made in those tournaments

[@benitofranklyn4237]

They showed up until 2010, me and my friends were always watching the local tournaments through out the year and everybody had a favorite for the Final Grand Prix.

[@PP-hu9wv]

During 2009 was my first exposure to kickboxing in the local gym, right after that i started watching it on Eurosport, i think they were broadcasting K-1 and It's Showtime. Tue broadcast program was called Fight club

[@benitofranklyn4237]

@@PP-hu9wv Damn you missed the best years. Early/Mid 2000's was such a great time in K-1 history.

[@PP-hu9wv]

@@benitofranklyn4237 i know, i may have not witnessed it on time, but i have watched it anyway. I was fortunate to be coached by Hoost, Aerts and Schilt i 2018-2019 for short time tho, litwrally one of my dreams was to meet Hoost

[@benitofranklyn4237]

@@PP-hu9wv Wow, that's great. Those are some absolute legends, especially Hoost and Aerts. Are you from the Netherlands? Here in Switzerland we had Andy Hug, who made it to the World GP Final three years in a row, he won once and lost the other two to Hoost and Aerts. Hug started a big kickboxing boom in Switzerland, sadly he died in 2000. Hoost, Aerts and Hug were there right from the start, I followed their whole career. I got lucky Azem Maksutaj was the local coach here in Winterthur, he was supposed to become Andy Hug's successor in K-1 but only had a couple fights and never made it to the same heights. Aerts and Bonjaski were always some of my favorite fighters to watch. Schilt was a great character as well, he was so huge, you always wanted to see if your favorite fighter is able to beat this giant.

[@cz75shadow2]

I loved k 1 because i was training kickboxing for many years when was teen and was pretty decent but this dude s was amazing

[@okeynwachie]

Hell ya baby! Once again, just in time for my lunch break 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@foxhunt7642]

Unless ur lunch break is an hour

[@okeynwachie]

@foxhunt7642 it is but I also work from home, so it's no biggie

[@levis503]

Bring back K1 tourneys with a twist..... Let them all juice.

[@rpkelly3825]

Outstanding commentary!!!!

[@SayGahTaah]

Combat sports were so raw and surreal back then. Real fighters. Today theyre more sportsmen than fighters

[@vince11harris]

A lot of those dudes was on every roid imaginable

[@gjergjaurelius9798]

One championship is bringing that back.

[@mrt.3275]

​@@vince11harrisNow all fighters are clean xD

[@FluffyFerretFarm]

You say that like today's fighters aren't

[@RomeroMero255]

How is that a bad thing?

[@carlossantamaria2131]

You turned what 0therwise would have been a normal fight to watch and broke it down perfectly. Highlighting all the technical parts of each exchange. What a great video

[@pavelowjohn9167]

Now THIS is the fight analysis video we've been needing. It's a shame that K1 and PRIDE aren't still around, I really enjoyed catching both of those on PPV, back in the day....

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Who started watching K-1 on Eurosport? What a great format with the worldwide tournaments though out the year you had to win to make it to the Final Grand Prix in Japan at the end. Every year was a new martial arts season and felt almost like a movie. There was a sequel next year with the old heroes, some new characters and even some bad guys.

[@santoscostaj1764]

Amazing, thank you for putting this all together man this is honestly breathtaking. So much knowledge all fit into one video

[@joshuapatrick682]

Rick Roufus is the man Frank Dux wishes he was....

[@zachwells5049]

Right bro humbled himself flying over to Thailand to train with the dude who broke his leg and came back to become one of the best striking coaches in mma history

[@tonyneillaw]

Very well narrated.

[@B0uff0s]

ah.. classic K-1! The reason i started training! Loved that era, RIP Mike Bernardo

[@joet81]

Yessss!!!! These are my favorite videos on this channel!

[@frankthetank8216]

Ernesto Hoost what a beast!!! Scary dude

[@conanbdetective]

I've rewatched every video for each bout at least twice. Having a master cut makes rewatches convenient

[@jasonellis9777]

Awesome!!! Love this. Best boxing/ Muay Thai/ Kick-boxing channel by far!!! Thank you.

[@babaarcuszatir]

I watched these separately and also like this…it’ll never get old. Great commentary and analysis! Such great times 🙂

[@markkevorkian]

I have been watching fighting of all types for about 35 years. Listening to and watching analysis as well. I have to say that you are one of the best I have ever come across. You break it down so precise yet you make it simple enough that a person that's not as familiar with the sport would be inspired to watch more fights. You explain real quick and keep moving. There's some guys that have to talk 5 minutes for every punch. Amazing work

[@JomboyTonesAgain]

These 90s GPs for K1 were absolutely epic and fantastic

[@Invictus44i]

The 90s were so special to combat sports enthusiasts. K1, Pride FC, and legendary boxing matches ensured that you could witness different legendary fights several times every month. Due to K1 and Pride FC being Japanese promotions, there was very little to no trash talking because respect and humility are deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Fighters and fans always met each other with respect.

[@doge95469]

Loved the comp. Subtitled the first two bouts for everyone to enjoy, but I doubt you could have time to read while seeins these fighters

[@hiyabuddy7]

Well I'm definitely the jerk in this situation. Just finding this channel. Seriously some of the best fight/ striking analysis I think I've ever seen!! I guess I'm glad I have all the stuff I missed to catch up on! Great channel brother!!

[@ryderthayer3897]

The only KZbin channel I’ll rewatch 70% of the videos

[@SD78]

Such a great time, with larger than life characters.

[@Tenchigumi]

I usually watch these along with a meal, but this video makes me wish I had more food and a bigger stomach.

[@closefomo]

Fantastic video

[@TheCheffer76]

I already seen them all but I guess I have to watch again

[@allmightylowercasejay1138]

We need more of these

[@freelyspeaking3629]

Subscribed as a reward for your efforts mate! Thank for the video 💯👍

[@5dollarshake263]

Legendary footage, great narration, and incredible analysis.

[@RealJRoyall]

Man I would pay to see this in theaters bro

[@MarJin727]

one of the craziest fights I've seen in K1 was Mighty Mo vs Kaoklai, I remember watching this fight live on Eurosport at my friend's house, if I remember correctly it was Sunday evening, great fight✌️

[@Last_Chance.]

That was a great fight. I got invited to go to that fight live but I had the flu at that time. I was so bummed out.

[@MarJin727]

@@Last_Chance. probably back then I would have done the same as you, but now knowing what I know, I would have called in sick or something and I wouldn't fly back, I would have just gone to the fight, work won't escape and such a fight happens once in a lifetime.

[@Last_Chance.]

@@MarJin727 lol yeah hindsight is 20/20

[@daveskimmer]

Excellent analysis as always. Thanks

[@5dollarshake263]

I'd love to see how Alex Pereira would have done against guys in their prime like Hoost, Badr Hari, Verhooven, Saki, and Overeem.

[@ReinGeyer]

I think most of that list beats Alex tbh

[@Azrael_1996]

I bet everything I have on Cro Cop Hoost and Hari I really think peirera wouldnt stood a chance against them

[@Azrael_1996]

I bet everything I have on Cro Cop Hoost and Hari I really think peirera wouldnt stood a chance against them

[@KensN2History]

I don't know how these guys could risk those shin kicks 😫 oh the agony.

[@damanOts]

Ive had this video in my watch later playlist since it came out 4 months ago, and i havent had the opportunity to watch it till now. It was well worth the wait.

[@Jrocket12345]

Superb commentary and superior editing. Well done as usual.

[@sesimie]

Hoost. That name gave me pause to anything i was doing or watching. I had to watch him fight!

[@peterlawrence7851]

Excellent

[@benjaminmiller3075]

Really impressed by the work put in with editing and commentary.

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

i do not think i’m on my own in saying; we need this to be done for the K1 Max era. Look at the names; Masato, Zambidis, John Wayne Parr, Buwakau and that list goes on!

[@moneyneversleeps258]

Amazing work, whoever made this

[@scottzuppardo]

Props on the Willie Pep shoutout. My Pop's favorite boxer ever!

[@OrthodoxKnight-xd1ed]

You need more recognition, I love your vids.

[@BooboosANDBloodshed_95]

Any video covering old school K1 I'm going to get a like for me. I love kickboxing and Muay Thai so very much along with my favorite sport on the floor which is ground karate😅😅😅😅😅😅 also known as NoGI Brazilian jiu jitsu.

[@willyword3413]

Hoost was so gnarly back in those days

[@metalface_villain]

awesome video, i love this not only cuz of the amazing skill of the fighters and the analysis but also cuz it's a slice of history that old fans get to remember and new people get to learn. i'd love a series/video like this for the golden era of muay thai if you can find footage. i think i have already seem a little covered on the channel and that's it's hard to find watchable footage, if any at all but i'd love an in depth analysis of the era and the legendary fighters and their achievements.

[@chrodegang8406]

Thanks a lot, it's fascinating, incredible, gorgeous, amazing, mindblowing... very good work David, and total respect to these warriors

[@randombandom8153]

I love this channel so much

[@swenic]

The fights and the way you explain it is so good! Thank you for this excellent upload,

[@benjaminhaaaaaaaa5210]

Andy Hook was 1 of the greatest of All Times R.I.P

[@Tenchigumi]

Man, introducing Rick Roofus as the guy who lost to a smaller Muay Thai fighter due to leg kicks, and then following up with a fight where he lost to a much, much bigger guy due to leg kicks (both in fights he was arguably winning until those kicks extracted their due) makes me want to do a ton of squats and shin conditioning.

[@rodrigodiaz5003]

This was... mesmerizing! Great idea Thank you!

[@TFB97]

Great video again mate 👍🏻. Would love to see Ali vs Norton 3 or Holyfield vs Tyson breakdown, like you dk for other big fights.

[@killerassassin]

Another well put breakdown 👍

[@markwilson8673]

Used to love watching the build up all year to the finals at the Osaka done in Japan in December K1 was class

[@joshuapatrick682]

glad to see you uploading man!

[@runningsuperska]

Great video, as usual. Thank you mate.

[@baylorhill7238]

Finally this I was waiting for

[@ThomasfromDenmark1]

Great commentary and analysis as always my friend.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Wow, this is a kickboxing masterpiece...thank you!

[@jumpydear1663]

Great breakdowns! Please, keep them coming!

[@dannydynamite239]

Please do a video on jack johnsons defense i feel its one of the best defenses of all time in boxing i know theres only so much footage of him but i think he deserves the video he steam rolled his white competition at every encounter

[@OrthodoxDefense]

Excellent breakdowns. Thanks

[@Mrkalm007]

LEGENDS!

[@JohnDoe-c4d6z]

Great video, I never knew about K-1 until I played K-1 World Grand Prix on the ps2 and wanted to learn more about the organization and their fighters

[@MarJin727]

Mike Bernardo is all I'll say, this guy was a beast R.I.P you need to make a video about him✌️

[@animaltaglits]

Papa bless The Modern Martial Artist Papa bless KZbin

[@DioDCynic]

Ryu from street fighter must be based on Andy

[@joelanthonyalvarado6947]

I’m miss K-1. The different kickboxing styles

[@jamescocorikis8595]

Love this, thanks!

[@nofilteralltruth]

The UFC started the concept of the tournament format. Never work for them although they held on to it for quite some time. You always eventually have an injuries so the guy that probably would have won maybe never gets a chance even. I think it's more interesting to watch the different styles That's what they should have stuck with. You know Street fighter format.

[@PatkaBoy831]

The UFC took it from amateur competitions of various martial arts.

[@gilly25th]

This is an excellent video. Thank you for the content!!

[@steffe689]

Remember them Eurosport days. Ernesto hoost, Buakaw, Alexey Ignashov and Ray Sefo was my favorites.

[@JohnBradt-GuitarMan]

I enjoy your insightful fight breakdowns Thanks

[@juangonzalez-yw5dp]

Thanks for this, amazing video to study and admire the greats of martial arts

[@n3crowarlvck]

The real Kumate

[@mattiam.7402]

Great work 👍🏻

[@TheLegendOfMegaMan]

Thanks for the great analysis and commentary. Subbed.

[@5dollarshake263]

16:05 - I had no idea it was considered bad sportsmanship to use your hand to push down on your opponents hand to set up a shot. It seems like such an obvious and effective tactic and honestly second nature to mess with your opponents ability to block a shot

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

If you're talking about the moment I'm thinking of it was bad sportsmanship because there is a traditional glove touch at the start of the fight. Usually if the glove is offered and the other taps it then both back up and the real fight starts. It's a show of respect. Like a fist bump. This guy attacked off of that, it's like attacking at a peace conference I guess.

[@hannibalwantsahuggrande3433]

Masterpiece

[@mrt.3275]

That was a great fights. Now we have boring UFC.

[@pliskin901]

Do a k1 max video please

[@Nathan-i8p]

Good old k1. So awesome.

[@Ob65]

I’m confused as to why in Quarter final 1 Hoost wasn’t eliminated and got to rematch Jerome. Then Hoost won and went through to the next round. Any ideas? Maybe I’ve understood it wrong. Amazing breakdown though.

[@bulldogjoe1804]

His opponent was injured so he went to the next round.

[@MindTrippin-SinceBirth]

Best there ever was, K1 rules

[@abdulkarlkyum3604]

Sagat from street fighter!!

[@johntynan8161]

...this was a who's who of kickboxers..... legends

[@ItsAVolcano]

It is truly depressing just how bad even top level taekwondo guys can be at dealing with someone just punching them in the face. 😖