When A BJJ Black Belt & A Shaolin Monk Meet In MMA 😱

[@saitamalowry6795]

What a monster McLaren is. Took some serious punches and got up and found a way to win against a very talented opponent. Hugely impressive.

[@josedelcarmenbenitoleon4526]

Supo levantarse de una situación difícil

[@robertrichard9274]

I agree very i.pressive to comeback for the win. I think if this young kid develops a ground game he will be a force to seriously

[@alsetalokin88]

that punch did not connect cleanly. not much impact. the head was already turning in the same direction

[@Transcend11111]

Sorry McLaren is not a monster, he was just up against a less experienced grappler. The minute he goes up against a more rounded fighter, it’ll be game over for him

[@filganovan7252]

@@Transcend11111 don't care, he Win that's all!

[@helgar791]

Although McLaren got the win, Xie Wei's future is still really bright. He's an accurate puncher with nasty wheelhouse, and front kicks. Not to mention his incredibly educated elbows. But his inexperience against good grapplers showed here. By this time next year he'll be able to beat McLaren. His defense against double and single leg takedowns as well as his patience in weathering choke attempts will be far better.

[@theMarhaenist]

Are u hard fans of MMA? I think MMA is violence. Commercial martial arts today is too much. I am a chinese (by ethnicity) and violence is bad thing. Somekind of taboo-ed by society.

[@leemaliaman7517]

@@theMarhaenist, if you are Chinese, learn how Great Leader Chairman Mao came to power. China plans to take over the world by violence and you will approve of it.

[@lcfflc3887]

i just don't know how he just let the dude through the entire process of chocking him?🤨 dude f*ckng move and snap out of it, you are not a ground fighter, just keep him away, f*ckng run if you have to.

[@Markito85]

Mclaren will evolve also, you cant go to MMA without high grappling skills

[@awnzotheman]

@@theMarhaenist nah, tired of watching MMA. I'm ready for a real colosseum style gladiator fighting. Swords, shields, axe, spears. 40 vs 40 would be entertaining.

[@jamesstepp1925]

These are too seriously skilled fighters. Mad respect for both of them, and I hope to see more of both of them. I think we might see some Shaolin monks working on their grappling in the future, which would be amazing to see what they could do with it considering the dedication to fighting arts of the Shaolin monks!

[@Microdave75]

He's not a real shaolin monk

[@yannickpaiva6590]

@@Microdave75 yeah a real shaolin monk would only talk about being the greatest figther but never actually put it in practice. This xei is the kind of shaolin monk I respect.

[@jamesstepp1925]

@@Microdave75 Maybe, maybe not in a religious sense. I have seen video and pictures of him training with them though.

[@projectblitz7290]

@@Microdave75 Define shaolin monk. Serious statement because he did train for a few years with the temple, and a lot of people do to be honest. Not as rare as people like to think. They don't come out as MMA level fighters because shaolin monks haven't been combat ready for centuries, they may not even come out as serious fighters. Not everyone who trains there becomes full fledge, shave your head, become vegan, monks. Tons of people go, train, experience the lifestyle and brotherhood and move on. That's how the temple makes money these days, training people and teaching the lifestyle more so than being an actual warrior training center like it was centuries ago.

[@lcfflc3887]

@@projectblitz7290 bad perspective, i bet you atleast 60% of those born monks would destroy most MMA's of the same size and complexity, i have more respect to this dudes and those Thai fighters than this westernized partime MMA fighters with boring normal lives on the side, bad food and bad diet too.

[@shanghunter7697]

Once Xie gets his jujitsu down he'll be extremely difficult to beat ! Such a great athlete !!

[@gentilewarrior]

It takes years to be a competent grappler not too mention thousands of hours of Mat time, grinding and drilling submissions and submission defense, maybe in 5 years if he committed to training full time with a competent legit high level black belt BJJ champion.

[@zachariahtaylor7811]

@@gentilewarrior agreed, gettin tired of people chalking high level grappling up as some sort of overly simple strategy you just pick up in a short amount of time. Xie obviously had the basics and then some, but Reece pull through And Won

[@baldieman64]

While he does that, McLaren will be working hard on striking and takedowns.

[@elimanning6520]

@@gentilewarrior not even close to being true lmfao

[@gentilewarrior]

@@elimanning6520 unless you've trained consistently with competent high level coaches you have no idea.

[@fleezum6012]

Xie almost knocked Reece out and displayed some incredible striking power and skills, but made some critical errors on the ground, like turning into a back take, which was smartly set up by Reece, classic rookie mistake that can be ironed out with experience, Xie is definitely a prospect in the growing, will be expecting a much improved version of himself for his next fight.

[@aldrinmercado3475]

Yeah too bad he was so desperate to get up. Shouldve defended from the ground and waited till the round ended. Xie is still good.

[@clorkmagnus]

Yeah, could have just lie down and waste time then back up and keep punching Reece he could have win by points or ko. But it's just a match, he can just learn to be better.

[@decaDBZ]

I guess that's one way Shaolin Kung Fu doesn't fully transfer to MMA. A lot of Shaolin training and fight approach involves the use of weapons, where raw unarmed ground fighting isn't trained so much.

[@sevenballonu]

He needs to find a new team, look how quiet they are when Xie taken down. They had no clue what to do

[@antondelacruz9362]

Tf? This isnt an analysis. This is a recap with a promo.

[@dna3930]

No matter what form, there'll be someone who has mastered it and makes it look fluid.

[@RictorIAG]

Let's be very, very clear: he's not a Shaolin Monk. It's marketing nonsense. Edit: Quit replying to my post. Do some research. Lots of people can stay with the Shaolin Monks. That does not make one a Monk. He wasn't a monk. He stayed there. He trained with them. So what. That's not unique and isn't enough to qualify him as a Shaolin Monk. Give a source of a Shaolin Monk saying he's a monk or keep it moving.

[@AmericanBornGrappler]

Thank you for putting that out. I will call these guys both MMA fighters just one lacks ground game. Either way they are both excellent fighters.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

He does not have the mark of the dragon burned into his arms.

[@eurasianbrother1710]

@RictorIAG He was a Shaolin monk he was trained by them

[@eurasianbrother1710]

@RictorIAG He was a Shaolin monk he was trained by them

[@eurasianbrother1710]

@RictorIAG He was a Shaolin monk he was trained by them

[@hexkwondo]

The way Reece dodged that high kick Matrix style was quite a sight to behold.

[@Persac7]

Fr

[@metamorphicorder]

It was really. Better than matrix because he just dodged it. Like he felt the wind off ot.

[@guido3771]

But not his reaction by looking away. That could have gotten him a punch.

[@hemispace641]

It was pretty as fuck...

[@daryldaryl913]

A well matched fight. It must have been difficult for Reece to recover from that right hand punch. Respect to both fighters.

[@larrybriglio44]

GOOD FIGHT, If Xi can get a halfway decent ground game, &/ some BJJ experience, defensive experience, He'll go a LONG way!!!!

[@Beauty-China]

I uploaded a video about Shaolin Monks' real Kung fu performance on my channel, it's much more shocking.

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

I'd love to see a rematch....because this was a display of great talent and respect!

[@josedelcarmenbenitoleon4526]

Si estaba parejo este enfrentamiento sino le hubiera hecho esa llave al cuello quisas otro final hubiera tenido

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

@@josedelcarmenbenitoleon4526 I'm sorry to ask, but would you please translate in English?

[@shades2.183]

@@josedelcarmenbenitoleon4526 if couldve shouldve maybe but

[@чедавеља]

Bjj with good stand up will always going to win.

[@omarkoreafx1859]

1:03 the perfect take down! Awesome. Xie was very uncomfortable on his back. He was too desperate to get up. More important than getting up is protecting your back, especially against an elite grappler. He gave his back so easily!

[@bgusj2587]

The way he kept that lead hand out there like if he was probing 1:02 than goes for the take down asoon as shaolin swings

[@emhgarlyyeung]

Shaolin never train much of grappling, so he lack of these training.

[@hansybarra]

Xie had a good anti-take down defence, but on the ground he lack training.

[@weirdcherrytasteyuck]

@@hansybarra nope, his corner suck! fighter can't aware of everything and that's why fighter have people in corner to give advice.

[@unkn0wnrge189]

@@emhgarlyyeung He isn't a shaolin that was some fancy title, he learned in a temple around Shaolin for 4 years, anyway in Shaolin you get strong physics and very deep buddism development but you don't train sparring, he use kick box I think, but anyway it was cool all these shaolin talk.

[@mediamannaman]

Both of these guys are very impressive. McLaren took some big shots to the face and kept going, and Xie Wei is not only talented, but as the smaller guy to stand up with McLaren on his back showed great strength.

[@Motifwriter]

As an Aussie Who loves Shaolin Kung Fu... Was hard fight to watch... Both fighters are incredible.

[@Danny-mg1hu]

That was not Shaolin kung fu. Kung Fu doesn't work.

[@danodonnell7218]

@@Danny-mg1hu guess you can handle Xie?

[@Danny-mg1hu]

@@danodonnell7218 can you Dan?

[@danodonnell7218]

@@Danny-mg1hu no way but looks like his kung Fu works great;

[@Danny-mg1hu]

@@danodonnell7218 he is not using Kung Fu lol

[@Axiomatic75]

This fight went pretty much as I'd expected. Xie is a very good striker and almost knocked Reece out but once the fight went to the ground it was quickly over. If Xie learns some bjj he's gonna be very, very strong.

[@Illbebacc]

Most definitely.

[@IXSuperRadGamerXI]

He'd be better off with wrestling.

[@Axiomatic75]

@@IXSuperRadGamerXI That could work too of course. Whatever makes him better on the ground.

[@Danny-mg1hu]

Better be with combat sambo

[@sanj33v]

Xie Wei need to add Brazilian Jujitsu in his bucket list

[@grandwonder5858]

Yes! Some BJJ and wrestling and he would have won the fight!

[@jontralala7814]

@@grandwonder5858 not that easy.. need a years to practice on this high level..

[@iROChakri]

Then that's called MMA, which is what Reece does.

[@nancydo9359]

Before he stepped in the arena, this Chinese guy used to be the dishwasher at my local Chinese restaurant.

[@gurujr]

Good win on the ground by Reece. I'm sure we'll see these two face each other again. Both put on a good show.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Nah, he only one because the ref wouldn't let Xie remove Reece's hand.

[@NBeaver-bx4yl]

You could see that these guys were not on the same level when it comes to ground work... But great job to both on the striking !

[@Beauty-China]

I uploaded a video about Shaolin Monks' real Kung fu performance on my channel, it's much more shocking.

[@Prodigy70]

These are two fighters I like to watch. This match was awesome.

[@bruceli9094]

Imagine when Mclaren builds his striking game? He'd be unstoppable.

[@0u73rh34v3n]

Love how it took getting rocked for the black belt to actually start using his jiu jitsu.

[@wb5mgr]

Even with the loss I am impressed with Xie Wei’s striking game and foot work. With a little bit more seasoning to his ground work he’ll be a hell of an opponent in the ring. Very impressive that he stood up like that with a black belt opponent all over him, even though he eventually was submitted… Most people would’ve never made it to their feet.

[@benvasilinda9729]

This is why grappling is so important. That take down was perfection.

[@patrickbateman7369]

You mean that's why wrestling is so important

[@chrome1018]

@@patrickbateman7369 grappling/wrestling, doesn’t matter

[@patrickbateman7369]

@@chrome1018 it definitely matters. These days "grappler" is more associated with jui jistu than wrestling and a wrestlers takedown and takedown defense is on another level than a jui jistu practitioner so yes,...it does matter

[@liverpoollfc1247]

@@patrickbateman7369 yes but bjj is more effective than wrestling once on the ground. wrestling standup and takedowns with bjj ground game would be the most effective mix for grappling imo

[@wutntarnation]

@@patrickbateman7369 I don't remeber many wrestling matches where I could use a rear naked choke.

[@dogwithnobones906]

0:18 He took a low blow like it was a thigh kick. CRAZY!

[@KxCynuous]

Honestly the most notable thing was how EFFORTLESSLY Xie was executing parries and then countering off of them. They are so quick they look like feints but he's actually parrying Mclarens strikes.

[@kwokholuk8723]

Xie is not a Shaolin monk. You just want to attract more people to watch.

[@gingerbossaudits4918]

Wow! How explosive was that!? Awesome match between two epic fighters! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Vortexafternoon]

McLaren 's grappling is just miles above Xie, who is a very powerful striker. If Xie can get his grappling up, he will be serious trouble for anyone.

[@mtemwang6701]

Grappling and wrestling is boring style of fight. Fight like Silva, Conor and Adesanya. They were and are electrifying.

[@liverpoollfc1247]

@@mtemwang6701 its the most effective. if you can only punch and kick then youre not effective.

[@softwareengineer9435]

@@liverpoollfc1247 Kids lol

[@liverpoollfc1247]

@@softwareengineer9435 ? are you arguing that striking without grappling is effective?

[@iROChakri]

@@liverpoollfc1247 Not really. Striking > Grappling. Striking without grappling IS more effective than grappling without striking. Notice, there aint any grapplers who dont know striking but there are plenty of strikers who dont know grappling. Striking is core. Grappling is an add on.

[@LetsgoChampTV]

Respect to both men. 👏

[@agelesskarate]

I’m glad to see monks are showing their skills. They deserved to be recognized finally. People act like MMA is new but really it’s been around forever thousands of years. Human combat has been around and I’m glad the monks are fighting.

[@Abayarde718]

He's had training in a Shaolin Temple, which anyone can go for, but he is far from a bona-fide warrior monk. That takes at least 2 decades of hard practice. This man Xie has great potential but let's not get it confused with what true warrior monks are capable of.

[@dietrich8820]

Thank you! Had this conversation with many of my colleagues and friends. I believe it was really silly of people to credit Bruce Lee with the concept of mixing techniques.

[@iROChakri]

What Xie doing is basically just Muay thai/Kickboxing/Boxing. 0 Kung fu. See Ip man? Thats Kung fu lol

[@renanalbres]

You can't even blink watching a fight like this hahaha

[@cosmichef75]

So much heart and warrior spirit to get through those bombs that dropped him and get the win.

[@dougmasters4620]

New title: when the referee doesn’t let you defend the choke Then you get choked

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

First thing to do when escaping a rear naked choke is to turn the head towards the choking arms hand, and then work on escaping the leg hooks. It's always a mistake to try to fight the choking arms like he did.

[@nateplumley6821]

I'm still fighting to get shoulders to the floor and every now and again I'll get an opponent who just handles me and I never find the floor. Any advice?

[@threeseven5837]

@@nateplumley6821 stay off the floor

[@mikewilliams9069]

@@threeseven5837 stewpidcomment

[@threeseven5837]

@@mikewilliams9069 que genius donkey comment

[@Muffindood7]

0:34 bro had to reconnect

[@bousemaster3989]

I’m Asian and was rooting for Xie but this Reece guy is something. Much respect to both guys

[@antondillet466]

I like how hard they fight and then how the winner cares about the defeated man and shows his appreciation and respect. That's great. Without that I'd hate this fights.

[@xyzman001]

Both fighters did good and showed their expertise. Xie just didn't have enough experience with grappling. Hopefully he improves his ground game after this

[@prointernetuser]

yeah, it is evident that him and his camp thought that a good sprawl is enough as far as grappling goes. They were clueless once they are on the ground. His corner being quiet once he was taken down was kinda funny to me. They need a grappling coach.

[@c0mmas]

@@prointernetuser LOL

[@gentilewarrior]

@@prointernetuser cuz his corners are white belt probably has even less experience in the ground as their fighter.

[@ikmalhakimharun3823]

​@@prointernetuserone thing to note. why did the ref stopped him from freeing himself from the choke ?

[@RobertoBren]

The BJJ guy sure took his time to stop trying stand up strikes, and go to the ground where he could use his superior ground game. Both great fighters and showed good sportsmanship.

[@coysfryup9977]

It was a good fight hopefully Xie learns from this experience

[@emhgarlyyeung]

Yes, Shaolin never train much of grappling, so he lack of these training.

[@gentilewarrior]

Only way he learns is if he trains BJJ full time spend countless hours on the mat, learning positions, drilling submission defense and offense for the next 3-5 years.

[@futlongbaby8127]

He should have kicked mclaren back in the nuts

[@ravicarma5243]

This is a sport wve rules here a monk is a best fighter

[@roboticus9518]

The fact that you can't grab hands seems to make it much harder to defend chokes from behind

[@williamalexander7964]

Congrat to Reece.. Xie Wei 👍👍👍

[@tristanlasley8030]

Well Xei didnt loose in a way he didnt think he was going to, so at least he sized up his opponent right.

[@zachariahtaylor7811]

Reece won, still took some heavy shots, but took a solid win. Hope to see his Striking game improved even More the next fight, he’ll be a hard contender to deal with and a great prospect.

[@healthfullivingify]

Reece did a great job to get back up from 2 knockdowns, comeback with a takedown and submission.

[@charlesburris6314]

Xie will work on grappling, and will be very difficult to beat later. Reece definitely had to work for that one. Respect to him for the win.

[@RendezvousWithRama]

Actually did super well for a Kung Fu guy. I mean, by Shaolin standards, even having the balls to enter a real life match is already a win.

[@boxball9157]

ground game is so crucial, Xie almost had it. Reece just didnt wanna stay down. Great fight by both fellas. I don’t understand why the ref was telling him he couldnt remove off the hand/glove from positioning.

[@Vortexafternoon]

He hookex his fingers "into" the glove - you can't hook the opponents glove with your fingers, you have to grab the hand. What Connor did to Poirier.

[@davidchang8428]

Rules determine the game. If rules allowed biting, choke holds would disappear.

[@shades2.183]

Lets legalize eye stabbing, the fights will be short and less brain damage

[@davidchang8428]

@@shades2.183 Imagine if you're a Ukrainian soldier and you encounter a Russian solder. Both of you are out of bullets and neither has a knife. Yea, eye stabbings, biting, throwing dirt, hair pulling, kicking the groin ... everything is going to be "legal." All I'm saying is, in a true "no holds barred" fight where everything is legal, grappling is of limited use. And that is the context in which Shaolin kung fu, karate, and tae kwon do evolved.

[@boxball9157]

@@Vortexafternoon If that's the case, Xie shoulda just did what he was going to do, woulda been a deduction or DQ but I guess we'll live with Reece climbing up the cage like a monk.

[@nickbelane4974]

Haha the layered heartbeat sound makes the story perfect and drives the viewer :D

[@justiceo1791]

I like Xie but I always felt like he focused more on striking than grappling. I sensed that if he ever came across a good grappler, he’d have a tough time.

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Grappling is very boring to watch along with wrestling

[@zachslump5844]

@@cathalodiubhain5739 if you don’t know what you’re watching . It’s got some of the most intricate and slick techniques in all of fighting .

[@NicklasForesti]

One of the best fights I've seen from someone calling themselves a shaolin monk. Very good.

[@marshallmcelmurry7087]

Xie's kicks are so damn fast!

[@itsmemaryo1615]

Shaolin's stretching is like hell.

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

Idk kinda seemed ref assisted... Not on purpose at 2:10 once the refs got involved, Xei lost his balance and got submitted instantly after just fighting his way back up to his feet The look on his face at the end was the look of a dude who wasnt done fighting dang

[@suhanakhalib]

Actually I hope should go longer. Xie very good at striking. He should keep avoid to taking down by grappler expert like Reece. But seems like he too impatient. Congratulations Reece.

[@citizenuniverse1740]

If Xie fight again, he can win for sure....

[@mrmustang6977]

The ref was hard on the glove grabbing he was trying to remove the hand.... he listened to the ref and got chocked out! Get win For the Aussie though congrats

[@justsomeguywithawhitebeard5639]

That takedown was perfectly timed and that cage work was immaculate as well.

[@bunklypeppz]

The rule about grabbing the gloves in mma is pretty annoying. I get that it would be cheap to just hold onto the glove to prevent a choke, but at the same time, being told you can't touch the glove makes it very difficult to defend chokes, because sometimes you need to peel the opponent's hand off of you to get control of the arm/wrist. It's not as if the gloves make it that much easier to pull their hand away, but they pretty much can't do it at all just because the rules effectively say they can't grab hands.

[@ikmalhakimharun3823]

that is pretty much the reason why xie tapped out. he probably get tired of those shitty rules at that moment

[@ThatJamesGuy88]

Both guys are highly skilled. And both are more than just “BJJ black belt” or “Shaolin” trained.

[@fyte4luv23]

he didn't learn the Song Of The Iron Throat Technique, should've stayed at the monastery longer.

[@user-Void-Star]

He also need to take time on iron punches in the monastery.

[@oliverli9630]

0:18 Although the Chinese guy lost in the end, this is amazing like no one else. totally unaffected!!

[@DanDan-vd3jp]

Xie must improve his cagecontrol to invade those takedown attempt From bjj expertise Hoping for striking like xie wie improved next time

[@yty1941]

0:45 I love how the (coach) is yelling at Xie to "aim lower (part)"

[@jonahpatton8879]

This wasn't a Shaolin Monk vs a BJJ fighter, this was an MMA fighter vs an MMA fighter.

[@daryldaryl913]

Yes. Thank you to see what it is. Not karate techniques or Kung fu etc. But variations of plus other, sort of, that make for Mma. I think you know what i mean as MMA develop. MMA is its own.

[@gumbygreen14]

I appreciate these videos for reminding me how silly it would have been to pursue a career in fighting. All those heavy hits to the head are so bad for one’s health. it’s just not worth it. I appreciate these modern warriors, though

[@michaelss1294]

I am American, but I was rooting for Xie. I like his fighting style.

[@raidspy6268]

I loved mma a lot , but when i watched wing chun and shaulin kungfu i would definitly say they could be a killing machine if actually fought in mma

[@hemispace641]

Xie needs to work on his ground-game. NUF'RESPECT TO BOTH FIGHTERS!

[@hemispace641]

I'll say, "He needs to work on his ground game." fully aware that I have no ground game...

[@edwardsantosa644]

In a real no holds barred fight, the BJJ guy would be KO"d in no time.

[@yoeyyoey8937]

Edwardsantos wym or how so? What’s the difference?

[@pyotrberia9741]

BJJ Black Belt vs A Shaolin Monk? Looks a lot like MMA vs MMA to me.

[@northofbrandon]

Good fight thanks for the upload!

[@qwazy01]

@0:16 McLaren confirms opponents Shoalin credentials ...and if movies have taught me anything, the munk handled it like he was the consultant on set with his nonchalant hand raise for the benefit of the referee - outstanding.

[@abududzanet]

I doubt that Buddha would approve of this.

[@KeoniHillier]

Probably left the faith. Most of them that compete in mma have

[@ifyouseekay1000]

He's not a real monk

[@parameshwar3345]

​@@ifyouseekay1000buddha was a monk Bro

[@ifyouseekay1000]

@@parameshwar3345 I'm talking about the guy fighting not Buddha

[@parameshwar3345]

@@ifyouseekay1000 oh ok

[@straightupandforward7494]

If that dude is a Shaolin Monk...then I am Bruce Lee ! Sheeesh !

[@Jake-dh9qk]

This is perfect example of using shaolin or martial arts and applying real-world practical training to it. The speed/accuracy/reflex you gain from shaolin training combined with mma conditioning is an explosive combo.

[@menoyuno8430]

Play this video at twice the speed.. that’s what it would look like in first person view if you tried fighting one of these dudes… their skills are incredible.

[@davidyang577]

Learning from his lost will only make him better. He gave his back away like it was a freebie. While the Aussie changed his stratagy pas he knew if keep with the stand up it won't be going his way.

[@shahree100]

The old grappler vs striker conversation.

[@kallepikku4991]

When they win: "representing bjj!" When they lose: "we don't know this guy."

[@alsetalokin88]

lol. mma fanbois say the cringiest things. some say monk technique is useless in mma. but can't they see all mma fighters employ the monkey style?? mma style lmfao these guys

[@Transcend11111]

Agreed! Fuck BJJ! It is the least effective defensive system outside of an Octagon and requires rules to allow it to gain the upper hand when in use. If you look up the amount of times the Gracie’s cheated or “changed the rules” to favour the grapplers, it should be obvious.

[@nickleback3695]

At least they win unlike kung fu losers😂

[@nebnoida5376]

@@nickleback3695 jujutsu is kungfu

[@cn4s490]

@@nickleback3695 call that kung fu guy out to fight with you, no ground game, just hand-to-hand combat. keyboard warrior acting tough

[@andreaurelius45]

As a child, i was taught to block kicks and punches with my elbows and knees. It takes a long time to learn. Subsequently, one does not make a living getting the brain box bashed over and over....

[@supa3ek]

Certain techniques are better for MMA gage fights. It all depends on the rules. A lot of things are not allowed (example grabbing gloves or the cage etc) which makes certain techniques more suited to cage fights. A shaolin monk has to fight within the rules which is a disadvantage whereas styles like jujitsu, wrestling and kickboxing are the best because they focus on MMA rules !

[@organichotdog3807]

Grabbing gloves or the cage is a sign of desperation. No fighting style promotes that. That's survival street fight stuff. The better fighter won - that's all.

[@peironepablo]

jiu jitsu doesn´t focus on mma rules, jiu jitsu focuses on what works on human body

[@organichotdog3807]

@@peironepablo Respectfully, I understand that. But every sport has rules. If the banned tactics will save your live on the street, I'm all for it. But if BJJ tactics put a fighter at a disadvantage in MMA, maybe don't get into the ring. If I'm a black belt in taekwondo, I probably would not get into a regular boxing ring knowing that I couldn't throw any kicks.

[@meginna8354]

Wrong, Shaolin is just garbage for fighting, rules or not.

[@kevinhalleran7024]

The no groin strikes thing makes some of the grappling absurd.

[@teaminator2738]

Xie is gonna be a big problem in this division once he builds his grappling base. Mark my words. Mclaren is very sticky big win for him.

[@iROChakri]

Yodkaikaew vs Schild.

[@simonwills6176]

Congrats love seeing Aussies in the mma fights and dominating oi oi oi

[@ryufight7987]

Ahhh was really hoping Xie would win ,he definitely is a great talented striking sensation nma fighter overall . Reece got lucky and had a little power advantage it seems

[@anthonycarey9932]

Id say that Xie has the power advantage but rory has under rated recovery.

[@alexmanganas4900]

got lucky? you mean outskilled him on the ground?

[@kahldiss2689]

kunfo kunfo loss

[@JamesBrown-]

@@anthonycarey9932 got lucky..🙄 clueless

[@ryufight7987]

@@alexmanganas4900 got lucky he was ably to get up ,he was almost finished mate tko But he fought Tru strong man and got th3 victory, both great warriors. Reece also seemed stronger in the ground department ,more physical strength to control Xie on the ground

[@donihersono7474]

I think heavy puncher always get crowd’s heart

[@HoangTran-nb4yv]

I don't see any Shaolin moves like I used to see in Kung Fu movies though!!!

[@timotiusrudian3346]

Shaolin just a myth

[@Nickfooker]

You watched too many movies if you think they really fight like that bro.

[@samsunpen15]

Sounds like American

[@HoangTran-nb4yv]

@@Nickfooker Kung fu has techniques to maintain and control distance with opponent to avoid takedown. He got takedown twice and I did't see anything like Kung Fu.

[@llantony1560]

You are Mo ron

[@ryanmiller5113]

McLaren mvp with the nut kick and the fence grabs with his feet. Really got through Xie Wei fighting fairly to get the W

[@l3tme545]

Never lock ur or a legs with a person on ur back.. I understand that move .he was trying to do. He locked his legs to stand defend but was standing to long . U have actually"fall sit " and press him to cage with ur back .. defend the rest of it until ur comfortable in twisting around. When u locked a leg ur neck becomes exposed as u stand ... he took the side u locked . If u can grab both gloves and fall sit. The refhas to call it. Sneakily put ur head under his chin & Fall straight down. Grabbing is arms as well.. Ref has to call it. The judo twist not good to try. I do get it work.but.. Because the rules allow the foe to leg wrap you n strike n as well.. it best fall sit with ur head under his chin.. even if the foe move his head, u can twist and take top position or back to ur feet standing .or just stall which will create standing reset.

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

Both fighters are exceptional.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Didn't Xie say before in an interview that he's never been taken down? Either way, good job, McLaren! Both are impressive fighters. The better man won.

[@TheCyberSatyr]

Xie has excellent takedown defense. I hope they become friends, that was an amazing fight!

[@country383]

Congrats to both fighters , great fight but more than that I'm just glad to see someone with Shaolin training competing in the ring. I always wondered how they would do and with time and more training, this kid will be a serious problem.

[@joeharvey5556]

This monk would destroy them all.. realize they are not allowed to hurt people. If there were no rules this monk would break legs and probably put mma fughters in comas. Shaolin monks even if they are not in temple are not alllowed to hurt people unless to defend agression...

[@Abayarde718]

He's had training in a Shaolin Temple, which anyone can go for, but he is far from a bona-fide warrior monk. That takes at least 2 decades of hard practice. This man Xie has great potential but let's not get it confused with what true warrior monks are capable of.

[@Abayarde718]

@@joeharvey5556 Plus he's only had TRAINING in a Shaolin Temple, which anyone can go for, but he is far from a bona-fide warrior monk. That takes at least 2 decades of hard practice. This man Xie has great potential but let's not get it confused with what true warrior monks are capable of.

[@country383]

@@Abayarde718 Oh I have not doubt and great respect for Shaolin and it's training and for that matter the dedication of the monks and students but I ask myself as I'm sure others have , What it do for Shaolin and possibly Kung Fu in general, If someone would finally show and prove it that Kung Fu could in fact handle , Even dominate MMA. Now I know this may not be at best interest to all but just look at what jujitsu and Muay Thai have done for their art forms. Again , I have great respect for Shaolin and Kung Fu but I still wanna see it's effectiveness in the ring and I don't think that's disrespectful to ask or hope for one day.

[@bestlogic9543]

@@Abayarde718 thats what i tell every1.. a trained monk with no gloves would put all mma fighters in hospital .. Have good week

[@bobwallace9814]

Man, both of these guys had their hands full with the other.

[@eddted2876]

Wow! They are both really super 😍😎 good at what they do !

[@brotherdorianj]

This fight was with honor.

[@mo-215]

Y'all can stop introducing him as Shaolin all the time. We got it after the 50th time.

[@cth6007]

What's wrong with u?

[@antoniohays7344]

Fighting a shaolin monk would fulfill several childhood goals and dreams. Hope McLaren felt similarly

[@arquebusmusketto9268]

Xie has so much takedown defense that it worked against him, his stat was like around 90%? I think it was? For TDD but you can see how desperate he becomes when taken to the ground, he's a really good striker but he really need to polish his ground defense, even if he cannot master grappling maybe after this fight they should at least train him to be more comfortable on the ground and at least know how to defend and properly explode out of grappling situations

[@c0mmas]

tell him to join kickboxing or something haahaha

[@arquebusmusketto9268]

@@c0mmas i think it would be nice to have him compete in one super series but also interesting to see him evolve (hopefully) in mma, particularly his grappling

[@michaelss1294]

Agree. Xie needs more work on the ground. He is a great striker.

[@lonewolfking4274]

Your should be his trainer

[@dramaticreaper]

When the BJJ guy looks more like a Shaolin monk than the Shaolin monk