Aerts vs Bernardo Was Real Life Mortal Kombat - K1 Grand Prix Bout 6

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Skill Building Books: www.modernmartialartist.com/technique-books-by-tmma-david-christian/ So I didn't go deep into it in the video, but the way Bernardo checked was to usually lift his heel to his butt rather than raise his knee up. This is used by a lot of the kickboxers/mixed martial artists that manage to stay lead leg heavy. It's faster and lets them keep their weight forward, but it does make the step down really heavy. But like Bernardo did, this can be used as a counter. This style isn't normally taught so it's usually something that smart fighters think of on their own. However with the rise of sidekicks to the knee/oblique kicks/calf kicks it's becoming more and more common in MMA.

[@MMATVPRODUCTIONS]

Hello I wanted to talk to you about wsc sports if that's ok.

[@zonkrt3463]

Real Modern Martial Artist fans know the grand prix was real life Mortal Kombat

[@Boris82]

If you exaggerate it a little bit, sure.

[@rath6599]

Excellent sportsmanship by Bernardo at the end

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

That's got to be such a weird relationship dynamic, knocking out and getting knocked out by someone lol You probably respect them even if you don't want to haha But these guys showed great sportsmanship, true martial artists.

[@bigman6781]

Mike Bernardo was definitely the George Foreman of Kickboxing, he was a killer puncher who holds wins over the greats.

[@rudiebjones]

Holy shit Turbo? The WMAC Master??

[@jamb6600]

lol he couldnt hold a shot,punches nowhere near his chin knocked him over ,foreman had an iron chin watch him fight holyfield

[@bigd5899]

@@jamb6600 foreman roleplayed as a brick wall in that one lol

[@SnakePlissken-gk7ix]

​@@rudiebjonesdifferent Mike Bernardo. The WMAC one was a kata competitor from Canada. The K-1 Mike Bernardo was a heavy hitter from South Africa.

[@majimamike4097]

In terms of punching power maybe but his chin was nowhere near close to big George. Still a great fighter and one of my favourites.

[@Prosurftraining]

I am very happy and proud of being Francisco Filho’s student here in Brasil! Ichigeki…OSSSU

[@roblockstock]

Bernardo died young , only 42 years old. RIP

[@alexanderp8037]

What is the cause of death ?

[@PPdabest]

Suicide.@@alexanderp8037

[@wotmast]

@@alexanderp8037 Its unknown

[@SnakePlissken-gk7ix]

​@@alexanderp8037I thought I read somewhere it was suicide.

[@pierremarqua2564]

It was suicide. I knew Mike from school

[@shortyyazzie]

I just love this channel so much. The analysis and descriptions are top notch, but also the narratives and backgrounds that are given make them entertaining as well as informative. Please keep it up, thank you!

[@brodiethegoaty849]

That axe kick from Aerts can permanently reduce your height.

[@ra-ge]

The Axe kicks were more Andy Hug's trade mark, but Aaerts kicks were the best in K 1 in my opinion.

[@michaelterrell5061]

I’m 17, 5’6, 145 pounds. The shockwaves from those punches are hurting me through the gosh darn screen.

[@OU888]

18, 6"1 and 182 lbs

[@salacca2297]

I wish Grand prix was still popular. Prides were unbelievable events that still are loved.

[@RobertoGaspar69]

Ahh…the memories! Living in Nagoya in the 90s, K1 was huge here! Huge fan of Peter Aerts, true legend!

[@Satwamassive]

Yes, a true warrior with those knock-out kicks.

[@JJRossi]

That tournament is insane. Warriors and Gladiators those men be.

[@adamkane7513]

Yoda? Is that you???

[@mohammedosman4902]

K1 Grand Prix was absolutely amazing

[@justintalley9155]

This was so enjoyable to watch. The background story and buildup to the 5th match. The tension was palpable and I was on the edge of my seat to see who won. Well done!

[@joshuahitchins1897]

9:08 "Bernardo slipped himself, but in the general sense, not the boxing one." Clever and perfectly timed with the video. Bernardo did start slip inside, but then lost his balance.

[@TheKickboxingCommunity]

Mike Bernardo was a scary scary man, boulder fists. He knocked Masaaki Satake out and the poor guy lost two teeth

[@neverstopmovingforwardfitn7277]

Wow it has been a while since modern martial artist did a K1 video am excited. PS when you gonna do Bakkaw v. The Doctor?

[@Tenchigumi]

3:25 That is definitely one of the nastiest face-plant KO's I've ever seen. Seeing someone's face bounce off the canvas facefirst, with their feet being the last part of their body to hit the ground, is just yikes.

[@Kirkrrr]

Excellent breakdown! Aerts' execution of the game plan was superb. With that said, Bernardo is a freak. That left hook at 5:23, coming from such an awkward position, off-balance, and he still made it look technical. As a heavyweight. My jaw just dropped when I saw that one.

[@JohnSmith-zr3yz]

Look up Goodridge vs Taktarov at Pride 1. Poor dude goes down face first into the mat. 😳😳😳

[@NibblesTheNibbler]

I miss the golden era of K-1. There were so many great fighters putting on the most epic battles.

[@someboi4903]

Btw guys the K-1 Openweight World Grand Prix returns tomorrow.

[@cheche2459]

Aerts is my Favourite and best

[@aaronjohn6586]

So, once again like Ali vs Foreman he learned what to do and what not to do. But the most important thing was his willingness to let go of his ego, past training and that which had served him in the past. The mark of a true warrior is to know that your most challenging opponent is you.

[@damianhbc]

I really enjoyed your narration, thank you for the video.

[@jrlito2777]

What a great fight! Damn!

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Aerts is my fave!

[@amazed2341]

You should do a video on Bernardo tbh, he was one of the unsung legends of K1, giving countless better known fighters hard battles and some crushing defeats

[@dobiqwolf]

Totally agree, Bernardo did not get as much coverage as other K1 participant and other greats from that era.

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

His punch heavy style in kickboxing was a blue print for a lot of great fighters, so it's definitely possible. I've just got such a backlog of fighters right now, it really depends if I get in the mood to make one at some point. Guy deserves it though, incredible fighter!

[@user-xb7dp4vu3r]

@@TheModernMartialArtist Did you do it? Mike deserves it

[@m.b.82]

I love the lumberjack. Great fight. Two of the all time greatest here.

[@chaosdromanah8620]

Imagine if Bernando didn't suffer that neck injury

[@blinky6667]

Most stacked comp/competitors ever possibly. Axe kick, lumberjack, (mr)perfection kicks, etc, you name it, it's here in all raw combat novelty.

[@beardaxe920]

One of thosse fights ... One of thosse fights RESPECT TO BOTH

[@conanbdetective]

We're finally back with the MK Tournament

[@Android-vk8yh]

Wow warriors 💪

[@joelcastro-reyes1667]

Kickboxing always fascinated me. I'd love to try it but I need knee surgery first before I go for any of it lol. Great vid as always, David.

[@keepmoving1185]

Great video! Well done

[@knelle1114]

Mike Bernardo, Andy Hug, and Ramon Dekkers all died way too young. Three great fighters.

[@kenneththam2480]

The next episode of this series cannot come fast enough!

[@mscir]

GREAT video, great analysis, big respect for both of these guys. It was so interesting seeing them both make adjustments that worked. Thanks.

[@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods]

Two kickboxing legends. Bernardo was great and died too young.

[@Tenchigumi]

Awww, I missed these "...Was Real Life [Insert Fighting Game]" videos. Glad to have them back.

[@camaradiop3731]

5:32 😂🤣😂🤣 9:13 😂🤣😭🤣 You are quite the comedian in this video!!!!

[@Adrianfytr46]

I'm a simple martial artist. I see a K-1 video, I click.

[@savagedabs8536]

Excellent video and an amazing rivalry

[@dadevi]

I miss K1 so much. I wish it had taken off on the US instead of the crappy UFC we are stuck with.

[@taekedewit]

Aerts and hoost.. K1 Gods! 🔥

[@ra-ge]

The Grand Prix were a spectacle to watch, almost all of them were finishing with a K.O. and decisions were pretty rare.

[@cynot71]

Ever thought of breaking down a chess match? J/K! No, not really! Good job on another excellent break down!!

[@damienhouse7706]

GODAMN, took your sweet time with this one, huh?

[@GunslingingSpider0]

Please do a break down on Gerald McClellan

[@StevanOutdoor]

If anything great sportsmanship and respect for each other.

[@jrowlandj]

Aerts, one of the all-time "give some to get some" warriors of K1. Bernardo was very tough, very strong. Peter's skillset was larger. Makes for a good matchup.

[@user-xb7dp4vu3r]

Bernardo wasn't a brawler. He was a really skilled boxer. Don't disrespect legends of K1

[@chrodegang8406]

Very nice video, thanks

[@rbw9040]

Can u do Ali vs Norton 3

[@TheTHUSWORD]

Pin point punches skipping is art in itself...

[@ilmizarnanda]

What?i never knew bernardo beat aert 3 times.that's insane.rip sir,god bless u

[@timephire]

0:53 "Hello, how may I help direct your call?"

[@Boris82]

Awesome

[@ars-almadel_salomonis9680]

Sick.

[@Malaestro]

K1, what was that filled with? The best heavyweight kickboxers in the world, that’s what. They had some good smaller guys too but if you were a big boy that was the place to be.

[@T.C.-st8uz]

Great video.

[@forwardgrappling]

nothing like 90s K1

[@Pivotist]

Can you please do a extended video about Dmitry Pirog

[@someboi4903]

YOOO ANOTHER KICKBOXING VIDEO

[@Credi44]

Please do a detailed analysis of any Earnie shavers fight!!

[@mci6830]

Was this the same as the K1 tournament's ?. I used to watch K1 years ago on eurosport

[@someboi4903]

This is K-1

[@mci6830]

@@someboi4903 cool. It just says ' sudden death tournament ' where can you watch this nowadays then ?

[@someboi4903]

@@mci6830 Look up the fights on youtube. 90% of all kickboxing fights can be found on youtube.

[@nmon9402]

I still remember Stan the man creco snapping a blokes leg in 2 with a calf kick

[@Jeckaa84]

Bring back K1 !

[@AMBPudahuel]

Pense que la sección quedaria inconclusa.

[@nadnavlis240]

Who is this "Bronze Bomber" you mention in the video? A cartoon superhero perhaps? Joe Louis was called the "Brown Bomber".

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Bronze Bomber is what Wilder goes by. That's his most well known saying, since his right hand can end a fight with one punch even if he's outboxed for the rest of the rounds.

[@frustriert]

i dont think it was the kick to the guard that finished Bernardo off but instead the aftermath of the blow to the body. he tried to but he just couldnt keep standing upright as all is intestines or maybe his liver were in screaming pain. but then again your head doesnt care about what hits you wether it is a leg or maybe even your own hand. nevertheless gg wp ...

[@hankcuccina5260]

Bernado was a tank.

[@user-xb7dp4vu3r]

he was a savage

[@giulsrules]

awesome sportiveness

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Back when fighters were real warriors.

[@BakiWho]

classic

[@justinedwards3927]

Bernardo must have been on steroids, there's no way that dude was natural.

[@olafspetzki]

My first reason to prefer asian promotions: More sportsmanship

[@gonogazz]

Kumite..kumite..kumite..kumite..kumite..

[@UK-Blue]

45 seconds in and sick of the music. I will try to watch but FFS!

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

so 5:1 Bernardo

[@krillinroshi9312]

A great revelation between the kickers and boxers?! Boxers win every time?!

[@sonnyb7612]

Love Mike Bernardo. Most tragic story in sports.

[@genamerkulov5412]

Были времена, бойцы уважали друг друга, а щас докатились до поп мма....

[@alexisverpakovskis857]

Next up - Onarimastaa Sensee Andee-Huggu-Des.

[@nofilter.906]

K-1...... what was that filled with? 3rd rate or 2nd rate fighters.....

[@axlkaizen6120]

Waited so loooooong