The Technical Striking Savant

[@LawrenceKenshin]

With a record of 120 wins and 7 losses, Dany Bill is one of the greatest strikers of all time. He fought in the golden era of Muay Thai with the very best. Although his peer Ramon Dekkers is more famous than he is for his aggression and heart, Dany Bill is often seen as his counterpart with far greater technical ability. Dany fought for the major stadium titles multiple times and it was decisive for the majority of viewers that he deserved to win the title. This is his story. Stay tuned for more story features! If you enjoyed the video, please help by subscribing: bit.ly/31hJt0V

[@whyfor]

Dany v Sangtien Noi is one of my most favorite fights.

[@coachronhelpingtoheal7135]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@ministryofvolcano]

And they never sparred hard. They always sparred light and technical. That's why they became so good and great.

[@ministryofvolcano]

What I took away from Danny by learning from videos. Was sweeping the legs out as I can't kick high and his block the straight and turn them out. I learned this from his fight against Ramon Dekka. Ramon threw the right Danny cross cover parried with his right simultaneously reaching his left arm straight through hooking Ramons neck. Then as soon as the right landed Danny came over with his right pivot on his left foot. Swung his rear leg around momentarily moving Ramon into his right knee. It's a sweet move and can pull it rather easily. His cadence was spectacular he just knew when to throw. Picking shots from out of the air. His hips are so very flexible too.

[@mixalis6168]

Golden era, was just amazing, im glad i seen it and trained in it !@!!

[@zoeaionios7572]

I literally became emotional when I saw the beauty of his defense on the spinning elbow. I feel privileged to have witnessed it.

[@Thizlamic]

THE MAN WHO MADE ME BELIEVE I COULD DO MUAY THAI!!! My dad used to send me VHS Tapes of his fights when he was stationed overseas! AWESOME VIDEO!

[@suhribzevolution645]

ในฐายัคนไทย ที่ชอบมวยไทย ผมบอกได้เลยทักษะ Danny Bill เหนือกว่าแสนชัย เทคนิคระดับสูงพอที่จะสู้กับน้ำสักน้อยได้เลย ถ้าเป็นปัจจุบันนะ Superlecก็สู้ Dannyไม่ได้

[@epistemologyphilosophy7791]

His feints, his head movement and his kicks all look like they gave inspiration to our modern fighters like Israel adesanya, thank you for posting this video, great content!

[@hataillon]

training with him during 2002 and 2003, i became a better nakmuay. he's unbelievable. Sparring with him made you a lot better cause in order to survive (lol) you got to think during the sparring session but on your way to home, in your bed etc... "i gotta find something in order to not get beaten like before..." he taught me by destroying me and sometimes giving some "tricks"... after sparring with him and other french champs (like Biga, Saban, M'baye, Konaté...), you fear nobody.

[@hataillon]

@Daniel Isnicht lying? Did you know my thoughts then? With all the beating i got by sparring with the best and some of the best nakmuays in France then, why would I fear any fighter? I never said I'm invincible or kind of bs like that...

[@WCMT89]

@@hataillon hes trolling you, youtube the names mentioned above, you'll have a laugh 😉

[@idigchickflicks8730]

Never knew about Danny Bill till now. Thank you Kenshin for shedding light on this man that truly deserves it. Your knowledge, insight and appreciation of the world of fighting is truly, for lack of a better word, “appreciated” by us. Great work

[@chokdeesam2365]

My favorite fighter. He have everything. I remembered in France, Saint Ouen, when i saw him at muy thai training. Many years before, i heard about him “he makes money in thailand, fight with many thai, many times”. Around Paris, poor cities, we proud of him. Sorry for my english, i am french haha.

[@Lotus-Son]

One of the few foreign fighters I enjoy watching for his style and grace. It's rare to see someone standing toe-to-toe with a veteran Thai fighter from Thailand, but it's so much more rare to find someone doing it with as much style, finesse, and beautiful technique as a Thai fighter from Thailand. Thanks, LK for putting up content about him before - always skimmed his matches in the past and never knew how great he truly was.

[@suhribzevolution645]

และคู่ต่อสู้ของเค้าไม่ใช่นักชกไทยธรรมดา แต่เป็นระดับแชมป์เปียนของยุคนั้นทั้งสิ้น

[@_re.]

I love this channel. I get to discover and learn about many unsung fighters as well as the art of muay thai. Thanks Lawrence!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@suhribzevolution645]

ผมขอบคุณพวกคุณทุกคนที่สนใจและรักมวยไทย

[@เด็กเลี้ยงควายที่เมืองนอก]

Yes no.1 farang muaythai Respect Dany Bill I'm Thai

[@LawrenceKenshin]

cheers

[@nattkullav8657]

Oops, technically he is a foreigner but not "farang" (white european descendant).

[@sawtanang]

@@nattkullav8657 so you’re going to tell a Thai how to use his language? Goof.

[@LordVincentRedstar]

@@nattkullav8657 dont be a clown trying to tell a Thai how to speak his language you look stupid. Lmao

[@LordVincentRedstar]

His name is Thai lettering so your the stupid one really really -

[@Georgelikestodesign]

As a cameroonian fighter you guys have no idea how inspirational it was to see that one of the legends (which I'm still blown away by) was indeed Cameroonian. I only found out about him a few years ago and his skill is so damn beautiful. Gives me chills , and makes me so honored to be able to watch these clips

[@Chandasouk]

What did you think when you first met Dany? Wife: He swept me off my feet

[@markmcallan973]

classic my brother!

[@BernardoWLopes]

Niiice

[@TonyTarantula]

Freakin' epic joke. That's a 10 from me.

[@bensalas1009]

Dany Bill one of my all time pound for pound favorites of the golden era among Coban, Dekkers! Thank you for giving him the spotlight he deserves for these newer fans.

[@sebastianmandrean]

Requesting a full 1 hour documentary about Jocky Gym Do a Kickstarter, you’ll secure the necessary funds in no time 😌

[@TonyNaemi]

I would donate to this as well.

[@nihad7650]

one of the greatest idea ive ever seen

[@strawhatironpp7524]

i think the same

[@ALLAHISTHEONLY]

Sign me up.lol

[@arkhamasylum7088]

I don't even know who they are but I want more

[@cockylockridge8644]

Master Dany's timing was impeccable, his ability to slip and sweep were second to none. Im glad Lawrence has blessed us with a video covering this phantom of muay thai

[@anibaldk]

Maaaaan, that bloke was indeed impressive. I cannot believe I had never heard of him. Thanks for brining him up!!!

[@kubatacapoeiraantiga8455]

The composure, the reaction time and the balance in my opinion makes of Danny Bill one of the best Muay Thai fighters ever. Top 10 of all time in my opinion. Good video too, nice tribute! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Animefightforum]

Dany Bill has forever been the GOAT Foreigner for me. Dekkers wasn't on this dudes level at all. Thing with Dany is he fought LIKE a Thai but had the build of the foreigners which was usually stronger and bigger in a sense. Bill was a phenom with reflexes and eyes such as Oley and Somrak - not as sharp as them imo, but close. A shame he never kept himself in shape - would have loved to see some exhibition fights when he got older like many of the older Thai's do.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

cheers for the thoughtful comment

[@imshaunnurse]

After whooping that many people you get bored

[@geraldfriend256]

Badass.

[@IrishKyokushin]

Dany is the Ali and Ramon ls the Tyson of Muay Thai.

[@tjokoloko6159]

Charlie zelenoff is the Goat he is like 500-0

[@flawlessfusionproject5430]

3:55 i've never seen any thing similar to this ever in my life..and i've been training for 20 years.

[@suhribzevolution645]

มันน่าทึ่งมาก แม้แต่นักมวยไทยรุ่นใหม่ทุกคนน่างอึ้งกับเทคนิคระดับเทพ

[@suhribzevolution645]

และที่สำคัญคนที่ใช้ศอกหมุนกับเค้าไม่ใช่นักสู้ธรรมดา แต่กลับเป็นคู่แข่งที่มีฝีมอเทคนิคขั้นสูงเช่นกันเป็นแชมป์มวยไทยระดับต้นๆ

[@kacpermarciniak8796]

he is absolutly iconic...i wish to have at least half of his skill and everything in my training...amazing fighter

[@bervinzulu1577]

Extremely outstanding. He just one of a kind.

[@vitaliygabidullin8545]

Unbelievable MT masterpieces. Often after watching many of your videos I'm sad. Because of so many martial arts technics disappear. Old school combats in MT, K1, mixfight promotions are full of striking and grappling technics you cannot see today. We are lucky that some of them catched on camera. Thank you for making this video! Much appreciated!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you for your thoughtful comment brother

[@MrNataphong]

Yeah many great fights but no records. 😢

[@2North0Star6]

I can't believe I never had heard about this guy! Powerful, decisive, good angles, faints, elite reaction time, and some of the best sweeps I've seen from any striker.

[@ATACXGYMCAPOEIRA]

Dany is absolutely INCREDIBLE. He is a major influence upon me as a Afrikan American kid looking for guys like Dany and Sugarfoot and Washington and The Master Blaster to inspire me in a sport that isn't particularly embracing of people like me. I looove his sweeps. I love foot sweeps and sweep kicks.

[@AhesTheDre]

Oh. Thanks so much for showcasing this legend. Pure style! 🙏

[@Shahablo]

my personal GOAT, literally get giddy when I watch his fights, FLAWLESS technique, so freaking clever

[@evo1sc454]

We need to give these great fighter's the recognition they truely deserve. 🙏💯

[@LawrenceKenshin]

its really true

[@devriestown]

Dany bill seriously doesn't get the credit he deserves. Great video mate thank you very much for your work.

[@TheTrueHistoryOfTurks]

He was one of my favourite fighters. Thanks for uploading this video! 👍🏻

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mohamedmomofunk1286]

Thank you so much for this documentary and great analysis. Danny Bill belongs to those french legendary nak muays I had the chance to watch on my TV screen when I was a child in the 90's. He's really respected by french connoissers. His techniques were above average and the way he fought was really smart. In France, we always mention his name with Mourad Sari, Stéphane Nikiema, Dida Diafat. He's a True Legend

[@cayenne767]

I loved hearing the emotion in your voice narrating Dany’s story!

[@mikeodonovan9299]

I had never heard of him. This is so cool. He has some mad skills. Muay Thai was so strong in that era. Thank you for posting.

[@jamesdelheimer3373]

One of my fave Muay Thai fighters OF ALL TIME...... dude’s a GENIUS.

[@reodimitri]

Refreshing & not a boring to watch fighter. Technical awesomeness. His way of fighting breathes in new life to the art & sport. Thank You so much for showing this. 💥🥊🦶🏾

[@JohnPedder]

You know someone’s legit good, when Lawrence Kenshin calls the dude a Savant and puts him as the greatest striker in Muay Thai history.

[@brysontheghostgaming9218]

What’s a savant

[@tojiroh]

@@brysontheghostgaming9218 not you, apparently

[@backpackpepelon3867]

@@tojiroh none of us here, thats for sure

[@sircosm]

Lawrence your coverage of these legends accompanied with this soulful music makes me wanna cry tears of joy !! Love you man !

[@frnky_11]

Thank you for introducing legendary fighters to us! :D

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Any time!

[@alphapunks1]

thanks for the docu/breakdown. really helps a semi-layperson appreciate the artistry behind the chaos. amazing :)

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@angelsjoker8190]

That's some beautiful stuff there! I have the impression that they weren't "grinding" a Jocky Gym but rather "playing" which is why they're such good technicians. "Grinding" makes you tough, but "playing" makes you technical. You can see that when Saenchai is sparring, it's not some tough guy stuff but always a big fun with lots of laughing for all people involved.

[@rabronin]

This is a guy I can learn a lot from. Thanks for posting this.

[@ygdrana]

I've never even seen him in other highlight videos. Thank you for continuing to educate us, brother. As always from the best muay thai channel!

[@micaiahflores1592]

Dude those read kicks into a sweep he is a monster brutal low kicks, there is a quote from kaichi’s disciple the anime “ if you master the low kick you master the world” that has stuck with me and taught me well.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

interesting line!

[@congabonga7104]

Its Kenichi- Mightiest Disciple, I remember that line too

[@micaiahflores1592]

@@congabonga7104 yeah oops

[@jonathanhensley6141]

We need more fighters like him

[@LawrenceKenshin]

indeed agreed

[@LIFTTOEAT]

Thank you for introducing me to this *LEGEND* !

[@forho2]

Beautiful documentary on an unknown Master. Crazy we're just now hearing about this guy.

[@วัยรุ่นยุคหินกอลั่มเดีย]

Respect legend form thailand🇹🇭❤

[@spiritualtaurus7942]

Still jaw dropped by that clinch grab while dealing with a spinning back elbow. Insane!! But utterly beautiful.🙌

[@LawrenceKenshin]

so amazing

[@frederickdoyon]

Didn't know Dany was from jocky also! All my favourite fighters are from there. Crazy gym and philosophy. Dany Bill is one of the most underrated striker in my opinion. Thanks for an other awesome video.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Yes they are! thank you for watching

[@dstavs]

I can see so much of the same elusive technique as Kaoklai Kaennorsing. He was the first Muay Thai fighter I followed after my introduction to the sport in the early 2000’s. His “freak show” fights against much larger opponents in K1 were legendary. Thank you for creating and sharing this video.

[@NShomebase]

Hope he gets the recognition he deserves.

[@Dash101]

To beat those legends in their turf is incredible. True legend. I do want to see more of this beautiful sport in MMA. It will bring tact and art to the sport. Its unfair that practitioners like Adesanya and Anderson Silva are a rarity

[@mrmete]

One of the reasons I fell in love with sweeps.

[@inalienabletruths]

Even though he looked like he was goofing around, he was always in position and never over extended.

[@oleg232000]

Wow never saw this guy before. The sweep under the roundhouses are so unique. As well as his defensive knees as he returns from a kick. Really well executed. So Fluid.

[@TheMartinlt1000]

Muay Thai at this level is a beauty to behold.

[@maxfeliz140]

Loved his sweeps. Incredible reflexes

[@LawrenceKenshin]

incredible indeed

[@carlosvittini8308]

Great video, thank for putting me on 🙏

[@lsk8308]

Loved this story. Can't believe I've never heard of the guy he is a machine

[@2North0Star6]

Catching that guy on that spinning elbow is one of the most beautiful muay thai moves I've seen im competition. So fluid, its crazy.

[@hyp3ract1v]

Thanks to you man !!! You are a good man dude . I hope nice things happen for you and your loved ones :]

[@ingongoyama3995]

Yeah I light sparred with him in 2014 at American Top Team Gwinnett in Douglas Lima's camp and he did a spinning back kick to my throat. It was beautiful. Such speed and precision. And I am an experienced high level fighter. Much props!

[@da1onlynickvicious]

I'm so grateful to you for making these videos. He's fucking amazing and I had no idea. Please keep them coming

[@AlexGullen]

Beautiful watching such technical prowess and artistry in action. Really inspirational!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks for watching !

[@AlexGullen]

@@LawrenceKenshin You basically got me back into the Muay Thai gym after 20 year hiatus so, thank you Man!

[@kissPANCRASION]

Dany bill underrated i never knew about him, them leg sweeps ✨

[@bikesbirdsandbonsai2012]

You've played a part in bringing Dany's name back to the limelight that he truly deserves... good on you buddy! I hadn't heard of him prior to your earliest mention of him some time ago. Incredible skills... and catching that spinning back-elbow was just ridiculous... seriously... ridiculous! :) Great upload mate - as normal ;) ... Have a great day buddy :)edit... just realised that this vid was 2 yrs ago, and is prob the vid I first saw! lolol ... just as good second time around lolol :)

[@jrowlandj]

Dany Bill mixed highest fight IQ with supreme timing, a painful puzzle and an intimidating fight for any competitor. One of the greatest elite strikers combat sports has ever seen.

[@Justin-od8se]

3:55 watched that spinning elbow catch about 9 times in a row...wow

[@xristosrizos8406]

Amazing video, once again. Dany Bill is a legend indeed!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you for watching

[@michaelanderson4849]

Danny is always a pleasure to watch. The Jocky swag is hard to miss or to not appreciate.

[@rayglenn]

Unfortunately I only learned about him about 3 Years Ago, when Lawrence did his First Highlight of him, and I’m a Combat Sports Connoisseur (Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu) but I never saw or read anything about him, and even now their’s only a Small Amount of him on KZbin . But it seems that in highlighting the Great Ramon Dekkers over the years that he was a casualty of getting overlooked. But in studying Dany and reading up on him, he’s the More Complete and Better Fighter of the Two (Dekkers is still a All Time Great and a Beast tho). But Bill was simply on another level.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

indeed another level

[@rayglenn]

@@LawrenceKenshin Thanks for the Great Breakdowns. In my Humble Opinion, he’s the Best Foreign Muay Thai Fighter who fought in Thailand (Even Though Manu N’Toh was also Great). He’s the Most Under Appreciated Kickboxing Talent of All Time in my Opinion.

[@nihad7650]

the breakdown was about dany's cousin: manu ntoh

[@rayglenn]

@@nihad7650 The Breakdown I was referring to was about Dany, but it was done by Muay Thai Scholars

[@jobo408]

U list MMA on ur connoiseur list, as if its a combat sport lololol when really ur just a catfish

[@TemplarX2]

3:56 That's the counter to Jon Jones spinning elbow, ending in a rear naked choke in an MMA fight. Amazing actually.

[@gonufc]

Imagine if someone pulled that off, kicked the back of the knee and put them on their knees and subbed them. Would be a match for the Johnson Suplex/Armbar.

[@daveselbow9128]

that leg sweep on the opponents head kick is awesome!

[@djakuzamedusa6246]

Damn i would die and not know for this legend if you didnt upload this ty L.K great content as usual.....

[@TheOneJBass]

This was great as always.. and thanks for letting us know about the seminars

[@Merrick]

the many genii of Jocky gym express (what is for me) the most artistic and effective and developed style of Muay Thai you can watch

[@Des420]

That was honestly beautiful to watch. It was like video game move sets when you unlock level 10... Edit: It seems like he's moving on the half time of the pauses in Muay Thai. The timing is incredible and even more like a video game.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

video game indeed

[@matta6817]

I remember signing up for muay thai class in a small gym in Paris suburb (13 years ago) . It was my first time doing martial art, I didn't know anything about muay thai. Dany was giving the class 3 times a weeks, the membership was dirt cheap compare to the gym in the us. I had a great time learning fightings and the discipline of the sport. He is legend but before that he is an humble guy, passionate and there for the next generation.

[@EZSub]

one day we went to Paris 15 years ago for a french championship, i remember as we were checking in my trainer whispered me "it's dany bill" i looked at him like really he looked like he gained a lot of weight . i didn t really knew him didn t watch his fights . But now i know he a legend

[@SebTeo]

He moves like a piece of art. So beautifully executed

[@LawrenceKenshin]

art indeed

[@andrewlau9583]

So...who was the founder of the Jockey Gym style?

[@LawrenceKenshin]

good question. pipa was a big influence on everyone

[@nikolayiliev8985]

@@LawrenceKenshin I have the honor of training with both Lerdsila and Pipa, and have to say it was an amazing experience. Pipa holds pads like no one else I have seen - making you think, making you miss, amazing learning experience.. Also hi did make me look like a fool easily in a clinch session despite being 20 odd years older :) The best of memories, makes me want to hop on the first available flight to Thailand, after this COVID thing resolves...

[@LucasFR11]

@@nikolayiliev8985 What gym is pipa at?

[@nikolayiliev8985]

@@LucasFR11 he was at phuket top team for a while, but has returned to Bangkok since... I am not sure and cant really understand from his facebook page, but I think Skarbowsky Gym.

[@subsonic9854]

@@nikolayiliev8985 Would you know if Pipa has any long-term students who are good technicians with solid win/loss records?

[@donkim3493]

Thank you for posting this video and shedding light on a fighter I hadn't known of.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Glad to help and thank you for watching

[@KenpachiAjax]

His sweep timing is incredible

[@blueeyes6852]

Unbelievable editing and commenting. Smart, concise and beautifully, artistically done! Bravo! Best editing on YT! 🏆🎖

[@warpeace4058]

One of the things that I respect so much about the nak muays especially back in the golden era is that there’s never any shit talking or ego pumping with them. They do all their talking in the ring!!!🙏🏻🔥💪🏻

[@orlandogalvan6916]

The neck spin into a round house is something magical!

[@andrewalexander2861]

He does moves I haven't seen, that says it all!

[@NZrocks]

Imagine throwing a spinning elbow hit and it being caught so easily leaving you open for a counter, that would have scared the crap out of me.... his opponent for sure would have been dealt mental damage and probably wouldn't try that move again for the entire match. Dany Bill was an amazing fighter!!

[@Major.321]

I'm just beginning to think this world has genius people everywhere. Genius empathy. Genius boxers. Genius farmers. Despite covid I know if we appreciate each other and respect each other this Planet is gonna be alright

[@ThepurposeofTime]

Absolutely!

[@truevynym1797]

That neck grab... Gorgeous. Flawless technique.

[@craigschiller1599]

Brilliant. Love how he caught the elbow.

[@MrYoumitube]

I remember when he fought Ramon, he was like this guy is no match for me and easy pickings. Danny is one of the hardest fighters to hit. With that strategy, it's no wonder his winning record is ridiculous for a muay Thai fighter.

[@Zinksk8er]

Tfw the spinning elbow reaction was nuts...

[@zenfonedavid4466]

those leg sweeps are moral breakers. beautiful

[@Maniaxxe]

Thanks for the vid Lawrence!

[@LordVincentRedstar]

The real deal - a lot of more famous foreigner fighters lost half they fights but brought the pain! Dany Bill was something different!

[@imawarrior313]

This guy is amazing, and whats more amazing is that all this was kept covered until you made this video Lawrence.

[@Liquidcadmus]

Great stuff. I always love to see technical fighters.

[@m187-g9v]

Never heard of dany bill thanks for introducing me to this legend

[@moneyman2200]

Dany Bill so legendary he got Lawrence Kenshin to actually talk in one of his videos....

[@killerkdawg88]

Him and Ramon Dekkers are my two favorite non-Thai fighters. I think Ramon was the most ferocious, but Dany was the best.