UFC Fighter vs. YouTuber | Sparring With Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson

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[@hard2hurt]

Want to see something I CAN beat Wonderboy at? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbKhpeofs9qnLM

[@SKATERBRY312]

Love you're content mike u are awesome I am training for streetbeefs as of now I have footage on my youtube channel. If you want to check that out I would be honored. Thank you icy mike.

[@Skycube100]

Wait, how is this comment 2 weeks ago when this is posted like 30+ mins ago? Anyhow, amazing work sir! Keep up the great work

[@SKATERBRY312]

@@Skycube100 yeah how does that work. Lol but it is great content. :)

[@jabadashudau2422]

@@Skycube100 yeah thats confusing!

[@Halbared]

Tiddlywinks?

[@WonderboyMMA]

Hey brother thank you for the work! You almost had that 2 touch spin back kick 🤣👊🏼! You the man...oss! 🙏🏻

[@regulardoginacoat9690]

prayers up for chris WB, hope you guys are doing alright

[@bermonz]

Hey wonderboy, I hope chris is ok, has he gone for surgery yet?

[@pattymcgee2]

Wonderboy, you should be next vs Usman. Finish Gilbert and you're next.

[@Todd66]

Stephen has a cool channel too. Great content! Love this!

[@hard2hurt]

Thank you sir hope your people are doing ok.

[@PrestonK_Productions]

The martial arts cinematic universe is quickly becoming my favorite thing on KZbin.

[@TheKyleMark]

I don’t even do martial arts but this is just one of those confluences of personalities that make it all really cool to watch anyway.

[@Jaronekv]

@@TheKyleMark definitely get into kick boxing bro. You'll enjoy it.

[@chris7453]

@@TheKyleMark i suggest you getting into kickboxing/muay thai too! maybe even pick up some bjj for the full MMA experience. Best decision i’ve ever made!

[@TheKyleMark]

I’m definitely considering it! Dealing with a herniated disc right now but once that’s rehabbed I’m considering getting after it.

[@texantornadomma]

awesome observation

[@fightclubtb]

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. -C. S. Lewis

[@hard2hurt]

That's a good quote.

[@Sirperfluous]

C.S. Lewis was a very wise guy

[@AppliedShotokan]

I like that. 👍🏻

[@stoopidhaters]

Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and cast spells, that's why it's called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself and you can change your life. What you're not changing, you're also choosing. - Bruce Lee

[@christinamarie9213]

@@stoopidhaters Wow! Thank you for sharing that quote! 🔥💯🙏🏻 I've seen many of Bruce Lee's interviews but never heard that one before! Was it in a book or an interview I missed? 🤔

[@biohazard724]

Wonderboy is secretly on a mission to kick all martial arts youtubers in the head

[@mr.cowell6025]

You dont even have do be a martial arts channel, just look what he did to the unbreakable houstan jones

[@jorritvanderkooi939]

purple bean wdym? Houston was obviously un-injured

[@mr.cowell6025]

@@jorritvanderkooi939 true

[@wowf0rl1f3]

Nah just to show the side kick is useful

[@1FRANHER1]

Don't forget about Houston Jones 😂

[@DovahkiinGangsta]

I just went in Wonderboys comments to tell him how lucky he was you let him live to fight another day. Your so kind.

[@hard2hurt]

Well he has a career to think about so i had to let him off easy

[@DovahkiinGangsta]

hard2hurt -Always looking out for the less fortunate. Your a hell of a guy Mike. Love the content man, thx!

[@MrCaptainTea]

I was so grateful that Houston Jones didn’t execute Thompson in their last session

[@SenseiSeth]

Mike “he can tap and touch me any time he wants” 4:30

[@ryanliu494]

convinced half of your work time is dedicated to watching YT vids

[@amr99912]

Seth Who said MMA wasn’t SUS? Isn’t that why we all got into MMA?!?!?! I like rolling with my BJJ Coach all time it feels good

[@SenseiSeth]

@@ryanliu494 that’s why I know what people like watching lol

[@ryanliu494]

@@SenseiSeth been here since the beginning and man content creation has upgraded tremendously

[@Wolfnstone]

🤣

[@MMAShredded]

Maaan this is so awesome to see!!

[@periodic98]

You gotta get a collab aswell

[@scoopdoop5325]

Hey Jeff!!

[@earniespace4849]

Agree

[@hard2hurt]

Yes Jeff when i collab with pro fighters it is important to remember they TAKE IT EASY ON ME. It's important to remember that JEFF!

[@checkitoutguys1]

It's also nice to see you here my man!

[@MartialArtsJourney]

Such a great display of a good and productive sparring session

[@hard2hurt]

I learned a LOT in this session

[@azurebass24]

I LOVE how supportive you martial arts influencers are with each other. I love BOTH of your channels! Thank you for being there for each other!

[@munstrumridcully]

@@azurebass24 I know I'm late to this video but I was about to say the same thing I love the respect and support all these martial arts guys on KZbin show each other 🙂👍🙂

[@SenseiSeth]

I was wondering if you were ever going to drop this 😂

[@mahdisadr]

senseiiiiii hows it going!!!

[@Mattisin]

Man it has to be crazy to be in a position where you can just casually go spar a world class fighter lol

[@hard2hurt]

Well wonderboy worked hard so he deserves it.

[@jj7crawford952]

@@hard2hurt 😂😂

[@BushidoHEAT]

@@hard2hurt touche' lol

[@filipferencak2717]

@@hard2hurt I made an extra channel just to subscribe to you again because of this 🤣

[@nathanbarnhart7823]

@@hard2hurt well fucking played hahaha

[@sierramtmist1911]

“He can touch me whenever he wants to” --icy mike

[@KarateTVtraditional]

7:00 wonderboy no touch knockout 😂

[@hard2hurt]

Dude was cheating

[@KarateTVtraditional]

Its Chi- ting🔥😂🙏

[@filipferencak2717]

@@KarateTVtraditional 🤣😂🤣

[@kaizen5023]

MOVE OF THE NIGHT!!!

[@jacksregret1596]

The thing I like most about this channel. Just when you think your a badass, you’re not. A lesson in humility, shows character and a good teacher. Thank you Mike and wonderboy.

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

It's a good lesson to learn early and, hopefully, not often like I had to.

[@harageilucid4352]

@@ForeverYoungKickboxer yup. I just had to learn it again, myself 🤕😅

[@damienholland8103]

Indeed. I'm so glad when I was offered a job to be a bouncer when I was younger I never took it. Because I thought I knew a bit about fighting after taking martial arts for some years but in retrospect I hardly knew enough. It takes many years of hard work in MMA to be decent enough to be a bouncer and have the skill to de-escalate a situation or avoid getting badly hurt and even then you can still get stabbed or knocked out anyway.

[@jameslyons6655]

This is how to spar. You get more out of it, you can spar for longer periods of time and you don’t get injured.

[@tmsplltrs]

I want to agree. But I do feel that if you're not experienced, you sometimes need to be punsished a little bit for making mistakes. Nothing too crazy but something of a physical warning indicating that you made an error.

[@joeberger3441]

@@tmsplltrs yes exactly. Hard(ish) sparring lets younger fighters know what's actually or not working for them and gets them physically and mentally prepared for a real fight..more experienced fighters don't need it as much.

[@emmy4537]

Fr

[@bobhydro913]

@@tmsplltrs I think as a student you have to be open to the fact that anything you are doing can be wrong and to never stick yourself to one way of doing something until you know without a doubt it's perfect. I try to think like that when sparring and i do my homework even after the fight to at least try to be ahead.

[@Priapos93]

I want to be that kind of sparring partner

[@denant2582]

Yeah, Stephen is a nice guy and a legend...but, genuinely, you're not a nobody. You, your channel and your insights are legendary too. Thanks, man. Video is awesome as is the channel!

[@hard2hurt]

I appreciate it. I meant in the grand scheme of things lol.

[@denant2582]

@@hard2hurt Hahaha!

[@utastegood3353]

"I'm a piece of shit sometimes" subbed and bell rung lmao love it

[@mambamolt_tt73]

God if you’re reading this please I wish for one thing and one thing only. I want WonderBoy to become 170 UFC champion.

[@kakhakheviashvili6365]

Sadly there is certain Juiceman in his way.

[@checkitoutguys1]

@@kakhakheviashvili6365 cmon man stop the disrespect

[@andrewseike2649]

AMEN BROTHA! As a human being alone he deserves it! COME ON MMA GODS! LET THIS HAPPEN!

[@MrCaptainTea]

@@checkitoutguys1 he literally got popped for PEDs. It’s just a fact

[@thekingguerra]

Believe in The Lord King Jesus Christ Almighty and you will be saved from death and hell. JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU.

[@SenseiSeth]

7:59 actually a pretty good spinning rear kick by Mike

[@ryanliu494]

😂😂😂

[@mayberedacted69420]

Bruh what time is it there?

[@maddinkn]

Dude this is your fift comment xD

[@Yeahitsme101]

@@mayberedacted69420 Sunday morning.

[@NetAndyCz]

It is probably not surprising, but I love how you look exhausted after sparring and Wonderboy is full of energy, like he is refreshed after being able to move a bit:)

[@hard2hurt]

My absolute level best is a warmup to his warmup.

[@carlospdiaz]

@@hard2hurt This was fantastic of you to post. I can see the superhuman level he's operating at. What a rush though. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I met and hung out with GSP once years ago, I did not ask him to spar, i simply offered to get him a drink. =)

[@lkae4]

Wonderboy is so humble, respectful and grateful. Got another fan. Good stuff. 🤙🏽

[@zeroblade6599]

Is so cool to see how he just spots every opening and has the footwork and positioning to throw something in there, and makes it look easy. Like fighting a dude with 4 arms and 4 legs

[@roelhoremans5887]

The amount of control with his high kicks, damn. What a good sport.

[@AveSicarius]

He's got Karate pedigree (and American Karate is pretty much Taekwondo) so the control with kicks are actually pretty common within good schools. My TKD teacher could throw quite a few dangerous kicks (and he was only at a national level in competition) and stop them in front of your face, while a Karate black-belt I used to train with threw flying sidekicks and pulled them before they hit. While semi-contact (though Wonderboy fought full contact) isn't the most realistic of combat sports, it definitely teaches you extreme control over your strikes!

[@AveSicarius]

@Lalchungnunga Ralte Yes but American"Karate" isn't Karate for the most part, it is TKD that was relabelled because Korean instructors found it was received far better (more people knew the name). Which is why much of American Karate has nothing to do with styles such as Shotokan or Goju-ryu, for example.

[@kermit1211]

@@AveSicarius that explains the big difference of his and Seth’s lead leg kicks to most Shotokan practioner’s lead leg kicks.

[@AveSicarius]

@@kermit1211 Absolutely! It's also why American Karate forms look different to Shotokan or any of the Okinawan styles and more like modern TKD forms. There are definitely some Japanese or Okinawan Karate school's, but there are less of them compared to the TKD derived style.

[@tensae4725]

Now that’s a smart title you picked. That was smart.

[@lockiemcneven7219]

Sorry, but, Why’s it smart ? 😅

[@tensae4725]

@@lockiemcneven7219 because people will probably be looking for the Jake Paul Vs Ben Askren fight and stuff related to that. And by searching UFC fighter Va KZbinr, I believe they’ll land on this video.

[@tensae4725]

@@lockiemcneven7219 it’s actually the third video that appears now.

[@KarateTVtraditional]

Someone should check wonderboy.. I really think he's got wheels under his feet😂... great video ❤️

[@hard2hurt]

Its not fair

[@KarateTVtraditional]

@@hard2hurt next time...go with your flashlight...😂😂get him💪

[@TheJuntunen]

@@KarateTVtraditional That was good😂😂

[@joennejordbaer]

"He let me touch him.." and then the moment you realized how that sounds 😂 You're hillarious @Icy Mike

[@snowflakebomber9303]

9:27 how did he not catch this tho

[@SHEPDEV_ONLINE]

That is a pretty key message regarding the positional disadvantage from pulling your punches and kicks to save your sparring partner. This is something that newer fighters tend to take advantage of in light sparring without even realizing that the opportunity wouldn't have existed at full speed, which is something that isn't even comprehensible until the ego has been adjusted. Thanks for the video!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I feel so bad for what happened to Steven‘s brother-in-law Chris Weidman last night. I hope that man heals up.

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah that is a heartbreaking moment. He is a very healthy, gifted guy. I'm sure he can make it back.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

@@hard2hurt ya man I hope so.

[@livefree1030]

Wonderboy is one of my favorite modern day MMA fighters. We need a Masvidal vs Thompson 2. BMF vs NMF

[@iorigin3934]

I appreciate your honesty in this video. Some guys would have been like "I kept up with a UFC fighter" but you kept it real and let us know the skill difference between you two. Respect.

[@YoKhai1221]

“His punching range is my kicking range” I’m sure some of my sparring partners can empathize with that

[@maximilianvonspee9329]

I think the fact that he’s a martial arts instructor helps with him being so accommodating in sparring in addition to just how nice he is. Like as a teacher he knows neither of you will get better if he just destroys you because he can

[@Smokeyxz]

Just wanted to say” I believe it was almost 2 years ago” you and I were talking on your live stream and I just wanna thank you for how much your interaction to the audience really means dude! you’re dope and I love your family as well

[@hard2hurt]

Thanks for sticking with me man. I always wonder how many people around now are from back then.

[@lpt421]

I’m a taekwondo teacher and right before you said the part about “the teacher in him” I was saying to myself oh my god Wonderboy is an awesome teacher

[@Jato0]

Still can’t believe that you and Seth are just chilling with that living legend.

[@vyderka]

One of the best if not THE best of your videos. Much much respect for being so humble. You know really a lot not only about fighting but about teaching too.

[@danieljones2435]

I love watching good quality sparring. So much respect. True killers. As soon as he starts moving and not standing and playing, Wonderboy is really impressive. Great content.

[@Dominator-fq8xe]

Oh man training with any of you seems so fun. You, Wonderboy and Seth are my favorite 3 martial arts youtubers, you keep me inspired and trying new things during sparring matches. Thanks for all the great content, keep.up the good work Mike!

[@nickroe11]

Training with Mike is fantastic. Really takes it slow and doesn’t try to reach too much at a time. Best instructor I’ve ever had

[@tey4289]

7:28 wonderboy having flashbacks 😂😂

[@hard2hurt]

lol probably not but I see what you did there

[@jopalo31675]

All you guys bring me joy. Changing the world one spar at a time. Sportsmanship, humanity, respect!

[@jamesrichards9567]

Fantastic video. You're both clearly professional, friendly people! Props to you both!

[@nickcarroll8565]

Wonderboy makes it look so freaking easy. What a beast.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Wonderboy is actually really mean. I heard him say he wants to poke colby Covington in the eyes. No one could ever be that mean.

[@shivaanrambally9611]

Nah that's normal, I think everyone wants to poke Colby in the eye XD

[@bryced7633]

Colby a great fighter tho

[@Markperna1]

Major props Mike. This might just be the most heartwarming video on KZbin. You told and presented a seriously great story here.

[@laton13]

This is amazing. Started Kickboxing aged 43 and loving it in large part due to your videos. Fantastic to see the level of respect you both have for each other. Loved when Sensei Seth tried to cut in for a break 🤣

[@LgLegion]

This footage hits way harder when you realize you're helping him get ready for his upcoming title shot. Fingers crossed!

[@hard2hurt]

Hopefully I taught him well!

[@hearwho8438]

What title shot?

[@ruudvangorilla3221]

@@hearwho8438 if he beats Gilbert Burns he'll fight for the belt

[@tonya5818]

It was good relaxed sparring with respect from both to other. But only 50%. When pro is sparring for a fight, he goes a lot harder and active.

[@mohammedusman2094]

@@tonya5818 nah. Max holloway, Tony Ferguson don't even spar at all

[@Docinaplane]

I remember you doing a kickboxing tournament. There are kickboxers and then there is Wonderboy :-) Before Stephen was a serious competitor, like his dad, he was a serious and very good teacher.

[@laeneel]

It really emphasises the idea that sparring is a conversation, its been throughly enjoyable to watch yourself, Seth and WB do these collaborations.

[@TheBiscuit501]

I’ve been wanting to see this for a while. Thank you for your sacrifice Mike.

[@BatCaveOz]

I've met lots of dudes" - Icy Mike

[@kevinmurphy5878]

This is deep

[@WannabeSuperSoldier]

My favorite is when Wonderboy mid fight did something cool or his opponent did so he smiles and gives them a high five. He's still just playing mid fight

[@user-zc4xr3og9m]

I love the humble breakdowns!! This was awesome

[@73kimura]

so cool that you are being so honest. Always keeping it real. Very rare these days. Love it. Greetings from Gemany

[@kingkpin100]

How can you not LOVE wonderboy! He’s such a cool cat... wish I could have a workout at his place one time... but honestly I’d be embarrassed 😂

[@paulorawdogcosta3630]

I mean he controls distance against UFC fighters his size and out strikes most if not all them...can’t blame you man

[@levity90]

This is golden. Awesome video!!

[@TheSuperDmyers]

Dude respect to this Chanel. I love the honesty and humility you exhibit. Very refreshing in a space where so much hubris and nonsense exist.

[@dvldgz6306]

Imagine how it must have felt for wonder boy to ask you for another round

[@amr99912]

Mike I’m telling you... WATCH OUT!for those SIDE KICKS!!!

[@blakium1]

Sparring rounds are cool to see. We have do it at gym soooo much, so it’s cool to see how different style professional guys do it (karate focus/muay thai focus). The comments throughout help too. Nice video!

[@SotoTakeshi]

I absolutely love the fact that you, Seth, and Wonderboy are training together. This is complete gold. We should get a tricking video from you guys, I think y'all would kill it. Big ups from Richmond, VA.

[@ramalellison9205]

6:59 when you realize your wife is watching you spar

[@toddlewandowski7366]

Man, it's always been a dream of mine to have a training session with Wonderboy. But after seeing you piece him up so easily, maybe I need to train with you

[@jessejordan8116]

Love the mutual humility. In all things there are levels and humility is no exception. Thanks for posting this.

[@timboslice980]

Great channel! I’ve always been a boxing fan and im an MMA casual. Icy mike’s style is exactly how id like to fight if i was on that level. Wonderboy is my favorite MMA fighter.... what a treat.

[@CombatSelfDefense]

I will say this, Mike’s legs are like wonderboy’s entire torso. Do not wanna become familiar with either one of their kicks.

[@hard2hurt]

Lol yeah the big legs didn't help me much here though haha.

[@CombatSelfDefense]

@@hard2hurt maybe you were just hiding your power level.

[@MrCaptainTea]

Kicking power comes from the ankles/toes . Not leg

[@rooost9856]

@@MrCaptainTea no

[@petefuck1995]

That’s true but mass X acceleration=power

[@sarahseif1788]

Great video,love it. Can't wait for the Maddox/Wonderboy one ❤️

[@WayFinder42]

Such great sportsmanship and quality training! This is why I love this channel

[@zaidhoda7588]

Never clicked on a video so fast

[@brusli1732]

Today I learnt my man Icy Mike is not exactly the tallest man.

[@hard2hurt]

Wow you must be new here lol. I'm 5'5"

[@fat2fitdad758]

Your humbleness/honesty/ no excuses is respected. Some coaches or trainers don’t like the idea of getting worked on 😐😐. Great content and videos sir.

[@dougmoorebjj4942]

I love your humility and honesty! Very refreshing!

[@treadstoned9915]

I think Fazen said it best. "Sparring with WB is like sparring with Goku!"

[@Wolfnstone]

Waiting for all the "if I was sparring I would have done this" comments😄 Did better than I would have I know that lmao

[@Wolfnstone]

@Richy G yeah,same here and your bang on,it's a lot different when your face to face and can see and feel them going easy on you lol.some of the best learning experiences I've had though

[@bigstaffi1]

Two words for you brother......pure class... That's all I gotta say because that is what you are. Keep doing you and stay blessed

[@DrFrankenschtein]

Such a rad vid, thanks! Makes me appreciate Wonderboy even more. Too cool!

[@nelsonkingman8516]

"Sometimes im a piece of shit, so I figured..." ;p

[@hard2hurt]

you know

[@lpenrike]

when is stephen gonna get upgraded to "wonderdude " or "wonderman"?

[@IncredibleMD]

When he ages to 20.

[@lyubomirstefanov5276]

That was the cleanest sparring I've seen in a while. Thank you for sharing

[@allard986]

I love the humility in both of you!

[@mattmorrison9379]

Hard not to root for wonder boy when he is in the cage.

[@phillipjohnson209]

It's like watching an F1 car stuck behind the safety car. Well done though man.

[@mortalkomment8028]

Beautiful sparring there. Great analysis, too. Sparring with consciousness humbles and encourages at the same time.

[@bostoys]

great video icy mike. plz more wonderboy sessions

[@pepegya5168]

WB is like a panda, cute and makes silly videos sometimes, but fully capable of absolutely destroying you

[@MurryRothbeard]

I only came here to see Mike get killed. If he’s not dead at the end of this then I have been click baited again

[@SCBiscuit13]

Great vid. Great sparring session. He seems like such a great guy to train with.

[@carlbratcherii1818]

I love this! Most people think sparring, if they don't do it, is a fight. Like you said, feeling each other out, seeing what each other has. Allowing strikes, taking strikes to learn. Really dope to watch you two work 🤙🏿👍🏿

[@you-pingyang2644]

He let me touch him many time😂😂😂😂😂 sounds about right 1:42

[@Centttttt60]

:3

[@man-myth-hairdresser3330]

Wonder boy shares Jesus with his exceptional talent .I’ve always been impressed win or lose its all about Jesus . Amen !

[@bl3iv3s]

Awesome control and respect by Wonderboy and yourself, a joy to see.

[@adz108]

Enjoyed watching that it was a very humble exchange nicely done guys

[@StephenduPreez]

Great honest review. I have that much more respect for both you and Stephen after watching this. 👍

[@mujo33]

This was beautiful to watch. A gentleman way of sparing. Learning form a one another with respect for each other. This is how you learn.

[@prodrivebrasil]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@therealfodder]

First time that I can recall I've ever immediately clicked 'replay' on a video. Awesome video - awesome intro! Loved the bit where WB left his leg dangling in mid-air "Mike, you gonna grab that or what?"

[@hard2hurt]

The best one is when he throws a leg kick that I don't check, resets, pauses then immediately throws the slowest, laziest un-setup leg kick ever to make me check.

[@erndog1971]

Man! you nailed! he is a great guy and a great teacher. I like how humble and good spirit he is when he did both rounds with you. Props to you. you are awesome too! and thank you for sharing a great video! I keep checking out your content with my son. Love the gear review! Keep up the awesome work ! Cheers. ~Ernie

[@sneaksozforces8822]

this was fun to watch. thanks to you both.

[@JoaquinArguelles]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@Nofakenewsorfinds]

You are the most humble realest sensei I have ever fallowed in KZbin . Love how you keep it real no bull sh;t at all. Wow