When Shaolin KungFu Monk and Muay Thai Legend Clash, You Won’t Believe What Happens Next

[@danosso5263]

This has to be one of the best, most skillful and honorable fights I've seen. It does justice to the true spirit of all martial arts. 🙏

[@bryanmanx]

the show of respect at the end was wonderful

[@marcusquiles7282]

That was the most honorable honest fight I have ever seen

[@shaunlake8016]

I always cringe at these fights. Most of kung fu is built on striking critical spots. Eyes, throat, groin. Kick boxing is actually built as a competitive sport with a set of rules. Kung fu doesn't belong in competitive sports. It's like taking half their setups away which make people actually fight very carefully. It's silly to bring it to sports. Same thing for Wing Chun. If you can't use half your kit you are going to just be at a disadvantage. I love the passion these fighters have but in the end it's silly. I feel like this is why MMA is basically the most complete style for sports. It's understood that the focus is sport then.

[@danielgaudin1110]

Exactly

[@seancrouse9623]

I could not have said it better. There is a reason you never see Kung Fu or Wing Chun tournaments.

[@terrybibbs7428]

0:17 0:17

[@Dirou_Niya_1]

A kung fu fighter with gloves is like a gun without bullets

[@Clothahump1]

It's not the martial art. It's the martial artist that matters.

[@MarcusStenberg-ki8ku]

Muay Thai was also created 1000s of years ago as a martial art for soldiers protecting their country.

[@TheLibraryChamber]

try more like around 700 years or so. Muay Boran was created in the 1300's for the army...Muay Thai is the sport version developed in the 20th c.

[@irw4350]

so basically he's NOT a Shaolin monk ? What's the F***ing point then ??

[@jurajkucej1837]

viewership👀

[@robertkarp2070]

He still possessed the same skills. Titles don't endow special skills. His training does. Who cares if his title wasn't official, the skills were the same.

[@thomasboker4424]

@@robertkarp2070 Thats like saying i dont need a doctors degree. I can be self taught. Would you let someone like that do heart surgery on you?

[@jamielee9350]

@@robertkarp2070 Not even close...

[@susheelindulkar]

Exactly my point.

[@mxolisizuma2511]

The respect these wonderful people displayed in this fight for one another is on another level they deserve my respect ❤ One Love

[@DanDudek-j2t]

Why in the title do you call him a kung fu monk and then very early in the video. He say that he’s not. It’s just a nickname. Gonna have to go with Clickbait.

[@robertkarp2070]

Still the same skills sets. Titles means nothing. Titles don't bestow special powers, his training does.

[@davidm7237]

In the monasteries the training is relentless and rigorous. Even when not physically doing Kung fu they are developing pinpoint awareness. You can't self teach this level of discipline.

[@Crusader-9]

It was his nickname .....

[@LearningToLiveTexasHomestead]

LMAO. "what would happen if a muay thai master and a shaolin master fought?" We still don't know because a shaolin master still haven't fought. He's not Shaolin

[@Newmanicus]

Wow what an exhibition of martial arts fantastic, fantastic respect for each other ❤

[@russellhowson730]

Respect to both the great fighter's.

[@PeterParker-gt3xl]

Shaolin monks use martial arts only to defend themselves when travel, this fighter is not even a monk. Muay Thai was used in the past among soldiers esp. the King's elephant protectors with advanced/ancient (Bo-Raan) and dangerous technics no longer allowed in present boxing.

[@chrisgonzales2716]

Absolutely right!

[@Matthew-xz8bj]

Preying mantis, tiger, dragon, etc. are all defensive techniques? Lol

[@kevinbeach8915]

True…they will Referee a fight to ensure fairness but will not fight..in fear of killing their opponent..

[@robertkarp2070]

Shaolin Monk is just a title. A title doesn't bestow special powers. He still possessed the skills. Titles don't win fights, skills do.

[@alistairclark6814]

All the Shaolin monks I have seen use martial arts for performances to make money.

[@josepharsenault9711]

Thank you for that that was an amazing, amazing display of athleticism and commitment. I would love to see a rematch. And although there was a victor as there will be next bout, neither man could ever be called a loser

[@fredmesley3051]

Both are good fighters and each art is wonderful. I watched a Muay Thai training in my town and can confirm the warming exercises are quite tough. Good video

[@happydays577]

The evolvement of any fighting style. Thai style wins this one but do remember it is a sport and sports have rules....if not I would put all my my money on Shaolin

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

Yi Long went to Thailand to train muaythai.

[@2cleverxhalf]

You say he's a Shaolin monk, and then you say he's not a Shaolin monk. So he's not a Shaolin monk.

[@unusualN0OB]

I feel like if there were no boxing gloves on this and they used mma gloves I have a strong feeling the monk would have had the slight edge bc he’d be able to do a lot more styles instead of focusing on a straight head on attack with just kicks and punches but the my own opinion

[@rock-n8w]

excelentes los dos peleadores.

[@andrewlaw]

He wasn't a Shaolin Kung Fu master. He never trained at a Shaolin temple and was self taught, you said that at the very beginning of the video.

[@Crusader-9]

Respect to Yi Long .....who took on one of the best muay Thai boxers of all time and went the distance .....

[@firstjohn3123]

There's a significant handicap to the Shaolin by wearing gloves...for good reason, but Muay Thai, like quite a few other ancient fighting forms, continues for good reason.

[@babajaiy8246]

It wasn't the power of Muay Thai that won - It was the power of the fighter that won.

[@godbluffvdgg]

The Kung Fu guy should be proud...He earned the respect.

[@lousifei]

The narrator is right -- That "perfectly-timed kick" that sent Yi-long "crashing to the canvas" at 6:20 is something to be "replayed over and over again." Buakaw's kicks are so lightning fast that sometimes, like this one, you can't even see them. "So, what happens when a 'kung fu master' challenges a Muy Thai legend?" I guess we won't know until it happens. To his credit, though, Yi-long may be a Shaolin imposter, but he is a pretty tough guy with a lot of heart.

[@audreymlean-roberts1394]

NO NO NO. This is not a Shaolin master. He is NOT SHAOLIN! Further Shaolin. DO NOT FIGHT like thi s

[@lousifei]

@@audreymlean-roberts1394 Yes, I know that Yi-long is NOT a Shaolin monk. "Yi-long may be a Shaolin imposter..." means "Even though Yi-long is a Shaolin imposter..." "Imposter" means someone who pretends to be something or someone that they are not. My point was that even though Yi-long is not really a Shaolin monk, he is still a tough guy with a lot of determination. A real Shaolin monk is a monk first and would not fight for sport or money. Also, a highly disciplined and well-trained Shaolin monk would possess the ability to use debilitating or even deadly techniques that would not be allowed in sports competition. I appreciate your respect for real Shaolin monks.

[@GarlandBrooks]

Amazing! 🏆🏆

[@ThorstenWerle]

Dont fight, be Kind, god wants us tot Love each other ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lindore1689]

Long is not a shaolin master, u said it yourself. Then what would happen if it was a true master.....pondering

[@TheLibraryChamber]

I'll ponder...monk gets wiped. They already did this in the early 70's...all the "kung fu " guys were basically knocked out within seconds.

[@panan7777]

There is a Chinese MMA trained guy, that obliterated all masters and styles, you can see videos here on YT. He trains fighting, they train arts....

[@TheLibraryChamber]

@@panan7777 Sweet thanks! And for context and as mentioned, Long is NOT a monk so the vid was setup with a bit of clickbait. Should've simply advertised it "Muay Thai legend fights Hardass Chinese MMA fighter". Long is a bonafide fighter whereas monks are not.

[@robertkarp2070]

Titles don't win fights. He still possessed the same training and skills.

[@TheLibraryChamber]

@@robertkarp2070 No, you just win fights to get titles. You have to be that good. Long is an MMA guy. If it were that fight, he would have most likely won. He did really well in a great fight.

[@briansouthworth737]

Pretty Fricken Cool . . .

[@stilleto1956]

I love the Kung Fu guys defensive technique of diverting and catching the kicks!

[@theodoros9428]

Both excellent fighters...🎉

[@ToubaYouness]

Muy Thai may be the most effective martial arts in the world. Although, it also depends on the fighter, and how well he implement his skills during the match.

[@Kanuka-Forest]

Two incredible athletes

[@HernaniSamuel]

I didn't know he wasn't a Shao Lin monk

[@dragonshoarddesign3094]

you handicapped the kung fu monk by putting boxing gloves on him

[@nightfightsday]

he would still lose

[@lukethibodaux790]

Gloves or no gloves Buakaw would have smashed him any day. Traditional Muay Thai did not use gloves either but they both know the game as Yi Long also has an extensive fight record under those rules.

[@YorshZed]

​@@lukethibodaux790Muay Thai has hand wraps.

[@HowelltheHustler]

I agree with you. Not to mention. The kickboxer is a living legend. The monk is simply a monk. Keep in mind equal leveled monk I am curious how it would be.

[@JoshCunningham-el5zy]

That's bull

[@DanielDavis730]

Where is the Wu sh and why was the kick boxer not alowd to elbows

[@wozslater7695]

Thank you to 'BOTH' fighters, and the trainers, and to my mildly-kooky semi-dangerous Skippy friend, Mick Doody...

[@Hasselroeder]

Defeat is a state of mind....

[@knoxywon]

The “shoalin monk” isn’t fighting like a kungfu master.🤯

[@pauliks5218]

well, an essential part of kungfu is the use of the open hand and fingers and not only a fist, in order to grab, pull or turn the opponents extremities. with boxing gloves on this cant be done...from this view the conditions are not fair.

[@kennethhodge7953]

Popped into my feed on election night. I was suitably confused.

[@thomasfatty8776]

just one correction to the history of Shaolin Kung Fu , the basic 36 moves was brought from a buddhist monk that thaught the chinese monks "Indian Temple Boxing" what was a bit elder at that time and to help them defend against beeing robbed. that was tough times in China , war & warlords ! the VERY Original Monastry at the "Young woods" (Shao Lin, a modern name still spelled "Chu Lin") is not known , but the RESULT of their experience and hard training .... they are kind of "superhumans" .... the only chinese i respect more as Shaolin Monks is Jackie Chan!

[@tularockstar]

Uhh...you're wrong that the Shaolin Monks created the art of Kung-Fu! The art was created by Buddhist monks who traveled from their birthplace of India to China and observed how the animals defended themselves during the travels. Then, these monks taught the Shaolin monks the different animal styles like Tiger, Crane, Monkey, Praying Mantis and Snake.

[@doctorboy5892]

Sorry not sure who the person making this is but What happens when a Muay Thai legend takes on an mma fighter. ONE MMA tested this.

[@iamgilis977]

Rodtank vs demetrious jhonson

[@JoshCunningham-el5zy]

Watch one championship

[@davidwilder7542]

What happens when a Warrior trained to kill meets Shaolin, Wu Dang, MMA, Let-Weh, Thai kick boxing? Spaghetti and Meat Sauce. Those two hat a tremendously good fight. Specific Rules. So comparison is erroneous.

[@KSadikoglu]

MMA wins due to grappling and submission

[@wmgthilgen]

The bottom line is if and when it come's to no rule's. Regardless of the talent or skill of either. But both being equal; The one who zig's when they should have zaged will loose.

[@garymccann2960]

But the Kung Fu master did not use the kung fu moves. His fighting style in the ring is more traditional karate style. But the real match is not the style used but the man in the ring.

[@pallen49]

Exactly...I didn't see any moves that Shaolin Monk do at their temple, in the fight..If he was using some Shaolin stuff, what style was he using?...Was it a 'Praying Mantis'?...The 'Crane'?....'Monkey Style'?.. and etc lol.

[@Gieszkanne]

@@pallen49 I have never seen a full contact fight where you can see any style. Under full contact every style disappear and its become just kickboxing.

[@pallen49]

@@Gieszkanne EXACTLY...I've notice that for decades.lol

[@baiyuantongbei]

One: Yi Long was not a Shaolin - he's a good fighter that dresses like one and chooses to try to honor the ancient tradition. But now you there are the San Da fighters - who tend to win on home turf (in China), and win or tie in Thailand.

[@RIUUI007]

First time I hear about "Iron Body" training 😮

[@FightLegendsUnleashed]

Yeah that’s a fascinating part of the Shaolin monks’ training, and one of the reasons that makes them so strong. Maybe I’ll dedicate another video to this training soon!

[@alsetalokin88]

there are also iron head, iron crotch, iron palm etc

[@Jasonjkim-qw5yu]

Let the monk fight shaolin style then lets see which style is true

[@diggie9598]

He's not a monk. Never was.

[@aglis_]

He's not a real Shaolin Monk, thats just an adopted moniker he claims.

[@ณฐพลพโนศักดิ์]

Search Yi long vs Sitichai Yi long vs Saiyok

[@kevinmcgrath127]

Hardly any kung fu there..but 100 percent Muay Thia kung fu is just good for dancing

[@enisbottenberg]

Welche Größe beide "Kämpfer" haben, sich nach dem Kampf voreinander hinzuknien, um sich voreinander zu verbeugen.

[@ophirb25]

Why everyone in youtube all of a sudden becomes expert in something he doesn't understand a thing about?

[@Blacksheep12267]

No disrespect to the fighter but he is not a monk nor is he a master in the order. Very impressive though.

[@ericmcdowell5762]

Are they considered "Feather weights" ?!?

[@themerrymalcontent7831]

According to the comments the guy was NOT a Shaolin Munk... TOTAL BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@slarratt]

Erm even after he said that he was not?

[@shabkarpa]

Hmm. Only problem is, he's not a shaolin monk.

[@LoraxChannel]

Very different outcome if it were a real fight.

[@chrisdals5182]

A Shaolin monk would never get into the ring and fight for entertainment. Plus, this was no genuine Shaolin monk anyway. KZbin is really embarassing sometimes.

[@jamesscondon7983]

looks like a regular old amateur boxing match.

[@redtower-w7b]

それぞれルールがあり、そのルールではその格闘技が最強で当たり前。カンフーや空手の場合は本来素手だし、日本の古武道は戦場での技術から出来た。刀を持てば最強だし、それでも槍や薙刀には負ける。カンフーには伝説の達人がいて、どんなルールでも強かったって聞くけど、現代にいるのかな。グレイシー柔術を作った柔道の前田（コンデ・コマ）は世界中で負け無しと聞くけど。

[@PeterBlumenthal-tr4ri]

This was very interesting and strange. I always taught that muay-thai guys are tough but limited compare to kung-fu guys. That kung-fu guys always have some secret tricks behind their backs to use. At least their training is harder than muay- thai training. But of course this guy was not a real shaolin monk. I wonder if their religion forbids them to compete in mma bouts ?😮

[@graylad]

Sorry but you're missing formed. Yi Long is not a Shaolin monk, neither is he doing Shaolin Kung Fu

[@RonaldRongey]

Wow!

[@williammassey8939]

GOOD fight. I would have voted for a draw....

[@FackwadTwiddy]

Why portray a FAKE Shaolin Master as an opponent of a Muay Thai Master? Scared of the outcome?

[@heeminho8365]

LOL 'Shaolin monk' fought with a glove! Should be an Shaolin monk imposter and Muay Thai Legend Clash instead!

[@johnsiemieniewicz8210]

Kungfoo Monk is the winner 🏆

[@benoistmardon704]

Le commentaire ne sert strictement rien : silence !

[@merrymaker1031]

way too much commentary

[@mortondavisproductions7578]

How can you say he is a Shaolin Monk when he is NOT. Put a true master in the ring next time.

[@davewelch151]

Stop talking and show the fight. The video is not about you, or maybe it is! If you did actually show the fight then you should time-stamp the start so that your crap can be skipped!

[@caspaabriel4794]

Ungreatful fkr

[@General-vu3fg]

07:54: There is no kung-Fu if the hands are covered like a boxer, it can be called boxing but not kung fu

[@derek876544]

Starts at 3-36😒

[@monnoo8221]

skillfull figh, but there was nothing fom shaolin kungu, taking his sturdiness apart

[@mixedmeter]

Buakaw runs 10k a day?!?

[@charliecroker2541]

He is not really Shaolin if he wasn't a Shaolin monk

[@mikeroth7080]

Yi Long was NOT a shaolin monk!

[@theartificialsociety3373]

The Thai guy was stronger so it doesnt prove the difference of the styles.

[@randallsuit2895]

nature will always win

[@aliamshala]

He’s NOT A MONK PERIOD. A MONK WOULD NEVER PARTICIPATE IN THIS CRAP😊

[@greenogre22]

he‘s no shaolin monk, so what‘s the point here? this headline is crap. so we don‘t know how this would end if a real shaolin monk kung fu master would show up with the muay thai legend.

[@lintu25]

Hymn... Buakaw is one of the badest man on earth.

[@robertmajewski4486]

where is IP-Man ? :)

[@KmMobile-zf8xz]

မွေထိုင်းကိုအထင်မသေးနဲ့။ရှေင်လင်ဖရောင်းပဲဖြစ်သားမယ်

[@SteveWillis-p4y]

So, not really a Shaolin monk then.

[@walangrt2795]

Kung is good only for movies ang exercise..not good for boxing style

[@AirArtStudiosOfficial]

But he’s not a Shaolin monk FFS

[@willscheck8072]

I voted it a draw

[@terrybibbs7428]

0:17

[@Doctor-vn8es]

So... Not a Shaolin monk.

[@murshidobaray5915]

That was not a true Shaolin fighter so not true or accurate test.

[@tinkeringtim7999]

So, clickbait. Wannabe shaolin monk loses fight with pro. Shaolin training typically starts around 5 or 6.

[@AnythingJW]

Shaolin Kung Fu is only for show not combat tested

[@JustMe-im8ch]

But he gave a pretty tough time to Buakav.

[@hongsienkwee537]

You do know Shaolin had to defend their temple in the past, the reason they developed this style, so it was combat tested but long ago......anyway this guy is not a real monk

[@Fuad-ys9fb]

Jelas ruttang yg terbaik

[@viktormeszaros8587]

He's not a monk

[@scottdavis1549]

Elon Munk?

[@ToubaYouness]

Krav Maga today is one of the best and most popular Self Defense Practice in the world. Krav Maga techniques are inspired by and built on the tenets of Muy Thai.