It Works! Taekwondo Master Smokes the UFC with Crazy Knockouts - Yair Rodriguez

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @VineetontheBeat
    @VineetontheBeat Рік тому +1769

    One important thing that shouldn't go overlooked about this guy is his sportsmanship. He knows when his opponent is defeated and rarely throws those extra, unnecessary, deadly blows. Even with that fight against BJ Penn, you can see he hesitates to the ref before the ground and pound after the knockdown. True competitor. True champion. Love to see it.

    • @lynch42o
      @lynch42o Рік тому +13

      agreed

    • @normalnick9693
      @normalnick9693 Рік тому +10

      well penn should have never been in the ring that night. if old guys want to fight, let them fight outside the top 25 or vs each other. good for yair though good guy

    • @LowKeyWalrus
      @LowKeyWalrus Рік тому +12

      he didn't hesitate to the ref against penn lmao he didn't wait for even a second... not to undermine his sportsmanship, just correcting your comment

    • @Kurt_Man23
      @Kurt_Man23 Рік тому +7

      ​@@normalnick9693At some point for the old guys it's sink or swim. Roster needs to move forward.

    • @whermanntx
      @whermanntx Рік тому +1

      Something Penn didn't honor himself.

  • @ohnegative9526
    @ohnegative9526 Рік тому +346

    That reverse elbow from beneath is absolutely insane. Pure art in motion.

    • @marcusochoajaramillo67
      @marcusochoajaramillo67 8 місяців тому +4

      ong i saw that and i my jaw dropped

    • @specialisedheavy9932
      @specialisedheavy9932 8 місяців тому +1

      just buckled the guy, out cold

    • @bebophippie1781
      @bebophippie1781 6 місяців тому +1

      the silhouette should become his logo. Like Chuck Liddell's finishing roar.

    • @legotechnictrains8999
      @legotechnictrains8999 6 місяців тому

      _The Skull Breaker_

    • @cthulhustar997
      @cthulhustar997 5 місяців тому

      him: whoops...uhh i mean, yea i meant to do that
      was so clean looked like an accident

  • @cjjams7930
    @cjjams7930 Рік тому +659

    Dudes combos are absolutely insane, switching strikes mid flight that agile is an extreme athletic gift .....

    • @scottyvand
      @scottyvand Рік тому +17

      Gift/Very hard work.

    • @aycz
      @aycz Рік тому +16

      Usually people like that are glass cannons but this guy has good durability to recover if those mess up

    • @lossantoscity3249
      @lossantoscity3249 6 місяців тому +1

      I dont even know this guys before youtube suggested him. Ive watched dozens of his videos now and my god this guy is like a surgeon. Very Precise and he can judge his opponent in a split second when theyre down and stops attacking.

    • @DefectivePieceofChalk
      @DefectivePieceofChalk 3 місяці тому

      @@scottyvand I mean talent is still a huge help. The efforts are rewarded faster and the limits tend to be higher. That's why the right combination of talent, genes, hard work and creativity results into the best of the best.

  • @Retcon__
    @Retcon__ Рік тому +146

    I love seeing guys actually excel at specialized martial arts. Brings the art back to fighting

    • @jacksolarmusicmastering
      @jacksolarmusicmastering 8 місяців тому +2

      yep, very exciting, i love people doing the impossible, not the same stuff over and over, can't wait to see a new proper karate guy bring karate on the ufc map like he does with taekwondo

    • @MaharlikaAWA
      @MaharlikaAWA 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@jacksolarmusicmastering like Lyoto Machita?

    • @georgebecker5726
      @georgebecker5726 5 місяців тому +2

      @@MaharlikaAWA He said new

    • @bojohannesen4352
      @bojohannesen4352 3 місяці тому +1

      A shame his taekwondo turned into some weird Caipoera.

  • @timperalta9430
    @timperalta9430 Рік тому +478

    The reason why Yair's taekwondo works so very well is because Yair has the right mindset and foundation. He fights like a sluggish boxer but extends his arsenal with kicks. Boxing and taekwondo work hand-in-hand. And of course his unpredictability is unmatched.

    • @ProYagu
      @ProYagu Рік тому +73

      One thing a lot of people don't realize is that there is more to TKD than what you normally see for sport. Olympic TKD really watered down the art.

    • @davidfrancois6835
      @davidfrancois6835 Рік тому +18

      @@ProYaguSee, it’s vids like this that inspire me to continue TKD

    • @Madheim777
      @Madheim777 Рік тому +23

      the problem is that WT taekwondo (the one you see in Olympics) overshadowed the ITF one, cause of a political stuff. the ITF taekwondo uses both kicks and punches since its a mix of Karate and a korean martial art called Taekkyion (which uses mostly kicks), while WT, despite using some punches, it uses much more kicks and is called more a sport than a true martial art like ITF.

    • @timperalta9430
      @timperalta9430 Рік тому +9

      Taekwondo has absolutely perfect techniques in their kicking game. Absolutely perfect. They just need to make their kicks go through their target. And like what I said, give them the right mindset like Yair's and they'll be very good. Edson Barboza and Paulo Costa too

    • @bradley5431
      @bradley5431 Рік тому +7

      ​@@ProYagu olympic TKD is not a deadly defense. but as you take the TKD training properly and use it in the mma for sure it will give a hard damage.

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec Рік тому +124

    This guy has serious skills. Not many people could execute those techniques successfully. As one of the commentators said, many of the techniques are high risk, but if you can make them work, they really work. His low kick to the lead leg is classic Muay Thai. His kicks to the liver cause his opponent to drop their right elbow and leave their head open. Wow. Respect!

    • @INONYMOUS.
      @INONYMOUS. Рік тому +9

      And people say taekwondo has no power

    • @bradley5431
      @bradley5431 Рік тому +1

      @@INONYMOUS. who the fuck are they. That is my background during my school time.

    • @ASquareNarwal
      @ASquareNarwal 5 місяців тому

      ​@INONYMOUS. Lol TKD is world-renowned for having the most powerful kicks in martial arts, Muay Thai is a close second

    • @amoldivo
      @amoldivo 5 місяців тому

      ​@@ASquareNarwalnah, taekwondo focuses on agility and speed, Muay Thai focuses on precious and power...

  • @coaiemandushman1079
    @coaiemandushman1079 Рік тому +115

    So much fairplay and sportsmanship. He stops demolishing his opponents right before the referee stops the match. Simply amazing
    Especially at 19:51...

    • @SuperMontsta
      @SuperMontsta 8 місяців тому

      Great sportsmanship, taunting opponent midfight. 14:26

    • @coaiemandushman1079
      @coaiemandushman1079 8 місяців тому +4

      @@SuperMontsta it's called 'having fun'

    • @SuperMontsta
      @SuperMontsta 8 місяців тому +2

      @@coaiemandushman1079 it's taunting, and it's bad sportsmanship. Hitting someone until red calls the fight is way more legit than taunting

    • @coaiemandushman1079
      @coaiemandushman1079 8 місяців тому +2

      @@SuperMontsta mmmmmmmkay

    • @sl0Niu
      @sl0Niu 14 днів тому

      i think hes that good, he control the fight so much, his reflex tells him the opponent is too passive thus he stop fighting, dude is real flash xd

  • @Youngasianshotta
    @Youngasianshotta Рік тому +192

    yair is known for his great fast and powerful kicks but one thing that I notice is he is a real good elbow stricker.
    he's elbow is brutal

    • @tomjones9519
      @tomjones9519 Рік тому

      stricker???

    • @Last_Chance.
      @Last_Chance. Рік тому +2

      ​@@tomjones9519stricker beats strikers 10/10 times

    • @gavinstarke1184
      @gavinstarke1184 7 місяців тому

      No one realizes that Tae uses elbow strikes and such. Deadly combo's with Ju Jitsu, Muay Thai, and definitely to not mention the least value Kung Fu. That is where you really hone the unpredictability in the MMA world.

  • @syukrihantu
    @syukrihantu Рік тому +601

    Him Vs Zabit is one of the greatest UFC fights that never happened. Imagine the fireworks

    • @rinoananta920
      @rinoananta920 Рік тому +31

      Bruce lee vs Jackie chen😅

    • @Matt.m6
      @Matt.m6 Рік тому +6

      @@rinoananta920 wot

    • @nicholaswhorley8343
      @nicholaswhorley8343 Рік тому +19

      Yea, but him against Zombie was one of the greatest that did happen. I'd wager that nothing tops that fight for Yair's pairings.

    • @er-erison
      @er-erison Рік тому +3

      Yes, for early round. But zabit will be gassed out after 3 round

    • @balbin0329
      @balbin0329 Рік тому +1

      Onof the few fights that i hate the UFC for. Can't believe Dana didn't make it happen.

  • @santoscostaj1764
    @santoscostaj1764 Рік тому +713

    That knockout of Korean zombie remains the best ko in ufc history. Not because of the damage inflicted or brutality of it but because nobody has ever attempted that elbow before or ever will again. That was a one of a kind KO that will never be replicated ever again

    • @classicclipsF_TV
      @classicclipsF_TV Рік тому +30

      Lol he did hit it on Edgar though.

    • @AkinataMoon
      @AkinataMoon Рік тому +42

      He also Hit it on holloway but yea hes thr only fighter that does These things

    • @geezuphosdown12
      @geezuphosdown12 Рік тому +13

      Didn't Anderson Silva do this exact move?

    • @gogyoo
      @gogyoo Рік тому +6

      Gane tried it with Lewis as well I think, though it was not his goal to drop him.

    • @kylekonopka8292
      @kylekonopka8292 Рік тому +10

      @@geezuphosdown12Silva threw a “regular” up elbow while Yair threw a reverse one. Similar moves though

  • @lestatg8
    @lestatg8 Рік тому +29

    his taekwondo kicks were lightning fast and effective... but damn, he so freaking creative with his elbows...

  • @evertonmiranda2004
    @evertonmiranda2004 Рік тому +55

    This narration and humour are unmatchable in MMA world. Congratulations!

  • @robertjones6628
    @robertjones6628 Рік тому +70

    That knockout in the TUF semi-finals was a great display of sportsmanship, he knew the fight was over, 2 seconds later, the ref agreed saying "yup" 👍

  • @rynethorup5690
    @rynethorup5690 Рік тому +145

    I used to have trouble when people would ask me what the greatest mma knockout of all time was untill i saw Yair KO the Korean Zombie. the knockout itself was absolutely insane, but the fact that it was at 4:59 in the 5th round makes it legendary. Such a creative move and landed with such precision and speed that almost no one knew wtf just happened til the replay. Nothing beats that one for me

    • @tofusauce
      @tofusauce Рік тому

      Beat the Korean with their own style.

    • @Star.Chaser
      @Star.Chaser Рік тому

      Raymond Daniels has the best ko/s

  • @greglane334
    @greglane334 Рік тому +43

    As entertaining as he is, I have a lot of respect for his sportsmanship. A true martial artist

  • @SlickCat
    @SlickCat Рік тому +46

    The shape these guys are in is absolutely amazing. Yair is a buzzsaw with kicks, punches and elbows and never even seems out of breath. 😳

    • @noverwatch1528
      @noverwatch1528 Рік тому

      Bruh you're joking he's gassed himself in a few fights

    • @thecooljohn100
      @thecooljohn100 Рік тому +4

      @@noverwatch1528Yeah, a few. Some guys gass out EVERY fight. There's no denying he has great stamina for the amount of consistent punishment he throws out.

    • @kermit1211
      @kermit1211 Рік тому +1

      well if u come from a martial art and sport that mostly uses kicks in competition, your stamina has to be insane. Not to mention the pace Taekwondo fighters fight at

  • @Jinxyjones
    @Jinxyjones Рік тому +228

    Respect to his killer instinct and martial arts composure after sending opponents to the shadow realms. For the weight class he got plenty of walk off ko's

    • @petehira1594
      @petehira1594 Рік тому +1

      hes no weight loss bully either hope he wastes the aussie volk

    • @Javv11..
      @Javv11.. Рік тому +3

      ​@@petehira1594my heart says yair but me head says volk wither way both of them are good asf🇦🇺🇲🇽

    • @Jinxyjones
      @Jinxyjones Рік тому +1

      @petehira1594 Yes true dat. Volk is no doubt great but it's more fun with dynamic Champs

    • @rexoni2512
      @rexoni2512 Рік тому

      ​@@petehira1594 Huh? You talking like there are a lot of weight bully in 145. Only Connor did that.

  • @UndercoverNormie
    @UndercoverNormie Рік тому +6

    Thank you for these videos. I don't really keep up with MMA all the time and some of these guys just slip past my radar. This dude's a beast

  • @djnickkobg
    @djnickkobg Рік тому +34

    This has to be the best channel on UA-cam, where you can follow a fighters journey in depth, in HD and with great commentary. Good job! Subscribed!

  • @brianwallace3980
    @brianwallace3980 Рік тому +3

    bruv...the comentary on these videos is dope as hell. its part of the reason i watch these. thank you for sharing.

  • @robp7260
    @robp7260 Рік тому +35

    “Solved the two-body problem with a scissor kick” 😂😂😂 funniest line I’ve ever heard

  • @skyrider4789
    @skyrider4789 Рік тому +30

    A lot of people talk trash about Tae-Kwon-Do. Practitioners who REALLY know and execute it as Rodriguez does, along with Ju Jitsu, are tough to beat.

    • @sarcasticsuperjerk18
      @sarcasticsuperjerk18 Рік тому +10

      Seriously man. It’s so sad to see how it’s bastardized as the “sports martial art” when I’d honestly put it up there with one of the better martial arts like Muay Thai.

    • @Madheim777
      @Madheim777 Рік тому +3

      sadly, the WT taekwondo (the one in olympics) overshadowed cause of political conflicts the traditional one which is ITF, that uses both kicks and punches, while WT focus more on kicks and is considered a sport.

  • @RDD87z
    @RDD87z Рік тому +6

    i think i never enjoyed so much watching someone fighting than yair... This is true art.

  • @HarunsWorkouts
    @HarunsWorkouts Рік тому +6

    Man this guy is an all around champion and true sportsman. Respect.

  • @rosario508
    @rosario508 Рік тому +125

    And he seems to posses a great sense of sportsmanship. He doesn’t continue to punish his opponent when it’s completely unnecessary

    • @Tuboshi0815
      @Tuboshi0815 Рік тому +2

      bUt tHaTS paRt ofThe sPorT!

    • @0pinion0lympics
      @0pinion0lympics Рік тому +11

      Because he is a martial artist first and mixed martial artist second. Martial artists from a young age are taught to respect their opponents.

    • @OsirisThaMystikal
      @OsirisThaMystikal Рік тому +11

      @JONATHANJOHNSON-tn4rkmy brain is going to hemorrhage if i spend any more time trying to read this

    • @OsirisThaMystikal
      @OsirisThaMystikal Рік тому

      @JONATHANJOHNSON-tn4rkohhh i get it now. you are a corny individual lmao

    • @Bwern
      @Bwern Рік тому

      what is wrong with you @JONATHANJOHNSON-tn4rk

  • @Kane-ez
    @Kane-ez Рік тому +12

    Some of the best kick / punch combos great fighter

  • @ashraftarabishi2319
    @ashraftarabishi2319 11 місяців тому +4

    He is my favourit UFC fighter of all time. May be not always consistent winner. But his style and personality is so much on fire💪🔥🔥. He is the best to watch.

  • @chriskindler7625
    @chriskindler7625 Рік тому +3

    FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!!!!
    Now I'm rooting for this guy!!!!!

  • @vitornogueira05
    @vitornogueira05 Рік тому +14

    Props to the narrator! I love his sense of humor 😂

  • @ds.3577
    @ds.3577 Рік тому +87

    The elbow on zombie was brutal.

    • @noburozen4121
      @noburozen4121 Рік тому

      Master piece !!!

    • @TheCrimsonChin91
      @TheCrimsonChin91 Рік тому

      @@noburozen4121 Better lucky than good

    • @Vigeta420
      @Vigeta420 Рік тому

      @@TheCrimsonChin91 Not lucky he elbowed him and he got KOd.

    • @ghagzor
      @ghagzor Рік тому +3

      It was luck. He was losing the fight and got a KO at literally the last second of the fight. If it went to a decision he would have lost
      Great exciting fighter tho

    • @Vigeta420
      @Vigeta420 Рік тому +7

      @@ghagzor But thats not luck. U the type of casual who says leon edwards got lucky lmao typical casual

  • @Redrum___
    @Redrum___ Рік тому +7

    Bruh, that fight with the Korean Zombie...it was to me, the best fight I ever watched. Idk, to me, honestly it is an essential and mandatory watch for any fighter and/or fan, no matter how dedicated. It was....fucken....staggering.
    Watching the entire fight, makes the Knockout better, I promise this to anyone who haven't watched it. It was impeccably great.

  • @christosswc
    @christosswc Рік тому +11

    His sportsmanship stands out as much as his talent and hard work

  • @anonymous62810
    @anonymous62810 Рік тому +63

    Very unpredictable and entertaining! I think Volk is rightly concerned about next weekend! I think while he's the strong favorite - Yair has that unpredictable frenzy that could catch Volk!

    • @LandonBell11
      @LandonBell11 Рік тому +1

      Anyone can get caught on the chin..
      Yair has so many options for how to go about that.
      It's similar to the Islam fight for me, because I am a big fan of both.

    • @killerkendro
      @killerkendro Рік тому +4

      Volks got Izzy and Craig Jones training him for this one. Sorry but Yair is fooked

    • @UziPeters
      @UziPeters Рік тому +3

      Volkanovski walked all over him.

  • @tankjones513
    @tankjones513 8 місяців тому

    My new favorite thing to do is watch these awesome VS breakdown vids and then watch the fights he lists. I'm glad this guy puts in the work for us!

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 7 місяців тому +7

    Tae-Kwon do might look "high risk" but let me tell you, it's very very efficient. Of course doing it at this level of acrobatics while being so efficient is ridiculous, but Tae-Kwon-Do saved my life, especially the drouble wrapping arm lock so your opponent can't move their arms (I mean, in the final position, you can't either but you can pinch nerves, headbutt, swipe legs, kick groin etc so it saved my life against a much bigger and stronger attacker). Tae-Kwon-Do is an art that was made for war. This is why there only are point-scoring competitions, because it's WAY too dangerous otherwise. People don't know that!

  • @alexandertaylor1225
    @alexandertaylor1225 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video as always. This channel should have 10M subs. Also the narration is top notch.

  • @andiferdhian9649
    @andiferdhian9649 Рік тому +46

    been following him since long time ago. the most creative and aggresive fighter.I hope he can get his real belt, not that fake interim belt.

  • @zubairanwar2357
    @zubairanwar2357 Рік тому +2

    Amazing Documentaries, easily Binge watchable !!! Great Work !!!

  • @Mozaec
    @Mozaec Рік тому +8

    Hes like Tony , same mexican breed. Relentless and creative. Absolutely love it

    • @K0BRAKID
      @K0BRAKID 7 місяців тому

      absolutely relentless, he rarely steps back and if he does is just to charge again. Absolute beast..

  • @genzboomer-sv3pl
    @genzboomer-sv3pl 2 місяці тому

    describing his style as kickdancing was diabolical, this fighters the chefs kiss of the sport, showmanship, talent and masterfully devious.

  • @VenturiLife
    @VenturiLife Рік тому +6

    That upwards elbow was insane.

  • @ayokunleakinnifesi3174
    @ayokunleakinnifesi3174 Рік тому +4

    Rodriguez is a badass warrior.

  • @currencytrader4389
    @currencytrader4389 Рік тому +4

    LOL! I wonder how many people will get your "2 body problem" comment. You slipped that right in there! Love it.
    Fighting Yaris looks like fighting a human buzzsaw. Shit! I think the future of fighting will feature highly skilled leg strikers. You get an extremely talented kicker with abnormally long legs and it seems to be they would be very hard to touch. Yaris throws those kicks so quick and well placed.

  • @samxyx
    @samxyx Рік тому +3

    The guys with Taekwondo styles are the most fun to watch

  • @barracuda7249
    @barracuda7249 5 місяців тому +2

    Its really fun seeing him fight

  • @brvdyy
    @brvdyy Рік тому +20

    If he hasn’t worked on his defense, Volk is going to manhandle him

  • @sebytro
    @sebytro Рік тому +1

    We have to appreciate more when contestants hug each other at the end of a round or a fight. I hope these games will become less dangeours to their heads in the next years.

  • @petrobiker
    @petrobiker Рік тому +11

    this is the thing my sensei once said to me: ''legs are your first line of attack and the first line of defence. if it falls, there's not much you can do with your hands".

    • @Gunn27
      @Gunn27 7 місяців тому +2

      You can knock people out and get them in chokeholds 🤔

  • @marcovanangeren
    @marcovanangeren 7 місяців тому +2

    Mad respect for him but also for the guy with the afro who receives a kick on the head and instantly laughs and hugs him when the bell rings 2 seconds later lol

  • @ThatGuyC3P0
    @ThatGuyC3P0 Рік тому +7

    Fighters often with this style of fighting are difficult to deal with for sure but often struggle with wrestlers and people who push forward constantly

  • @The_Gallowglass
    @The_Gallowglass 3 місяці тому

    Watching him fight he seems like an honorable dude. He knows when to pull his punches and kicks. He's not out to cripple anyone or to showboat.

  • @360.Tapestry
    @360.Tapestry Рік тому +4

    dude's arsenal of high energy attacks makes him highly unpredictable and highly entertaining to watch - so what volk did to neutralize him is all the more impressive

  • @richardcraig599
    @richardcraig599 Рік тому +2

    Watched Yair Vs Korean Zombie live, best right I've ever seen

  • @jasonbourne6760
    @jasonbourne6760 Рік тому +3

    When someone says taekwondo doesn't work, they usually mean it in a real situation where kicking is risky depending on the ground. If you lose your balance and fall, it's over. Taekwondo does work in mma and there are countless examples of that but one should also take note that just taekwondo isn't going to work and you have to pair up with other things to make a more effective fighting style.

    • @Madheim777
      @Madheim777 Рік тому

      Remember that ITF and WT Taekwondo are kinda "different" in execution. ITF uses both kicks and hands since it's the traditional martial art, WT focus much more on kicks.

  • @fishguru73
    @fishguru73 Рік тому

    Best UFC recap channel period

  • @TotalBlank
    @TotalBlank Рік тому +10

    He certainly was an exciting fighter to watch leading up to his loss against Volkanovski. Taekwondo was nowhere to be found that night.

  • @birdperson2854
    @birdperson2854 Рік тому +7

    Him and jiri would be awesome in another world

  • @dytyzerpud
    @dytyzerpud 6 місяців тому

    The editing on this video is fire. Great work!

  • @cmac6136
    @cmac6136 Рік тому +10

    That beating ge took from frankie edgar was brutal

    • @AkinataMoon
      @AkinataMoon Рік тому

      Like 6 years ago doesnt mather anymore today

  • @moomoochacoo
    @moomoochacoo Рік тому +1

    He has restraint too, he holds back when he knows they are gonna get up. Classy as fuck.

  • @mattdemo6387
    @mattdemo6387 Рік тому +4

    What I've noticed during his fights so far
    is that his head and eyes are always locked on to the targeted enemy
    From when he's standing up-right or to he's falling down to the octagons campus

  • @twelvevoltage
    @twelvevoltage Рік тому +2

    lol nice tekken reference first thing I thought of was Hwoarang the TKD master

  • @jojen
    @jojen Рік тому +6

    His knockout vs Korean Zombie at the last second is the equivalent of doing a 360 no scope winning kill while jumping outside the map at the last second. Incredible resourcefulness

  • @blitzuser8074
    @blitzuser8074 4 місяці тому

    This is a textbook story of a style bender. Super unorthodox moves, but incredibly successful. It really highlights the fluidity of this sport

  • @bmxrider8188
    @bmxrider8188 Рік тому +6

    He literally fights like Tekken

  • @KEW-pd1jn
    @KEW-pd1jn Рік тому +1

    You guys make incredible videos! Thanks

  • @grabir01
    @grabir01 Рік тому +3

    TaeKwonDo is big on knees and elbows for up and close fighting. Even so. Its the fighter as much as it is the martial art.

    • @Madheim777
      @Madheim777 Рік тому

      Sadly the WT variation overshadowed the traditional Taekwondo which is ITF

    • @grabir01
      @grabir01 Рік тому

      @@Madheim777 General Choi had a lot to do with that.

    • @Madheim777
      @Madheim777 Рік тому

      @@grabir01 what do you mean?

  • @cz2165
    @cz2165 Рік тому

    He’s so graceful and fun to watch.

  • @chaseadams347
    @chaseadams347 8 місяців тому +5

    Joe Rogan says that Taekwondo is useless. He was wrong.

    • @sergiobatista2272
      @sergiobatista2272 4 місяці тому +2

      Joe Rogan isn't necessarily an intelligent individual (like most mma people).

    • @mr.k8660
      @mr.k8660 26 днів тому

      He himself was a tkd competitor

  • @tutuadefolalu3661
    @tutuadefolalu3661 8 місяців тому

    This just goes to show, it really does come down to the competitor, not just the style they use. Sometimes you get that perfect combination of physical ability, style, and combat IQ that results in a fighter that's just ridiculous.

  • @mokogintarist5744
    @mokogintarist5744 Рік тому +3

    Too easy for Alex 🤜🏻👊🏻🤛🏻

  • @NotLegato
    @NotLegato 4 місяці тому

    i love how every time his kick gets caught, he just goes "fuck it, have another" and tosses his whole body off the ground.

  • @stevemcknelly5036
    @stevemcknelly5036 Рік тому +3

    Yair is breakin' necks and cashin' paychecks.

    • @Lemaforthewin
      @Lemaforthewin Рік тому

      Yair masterfully wrecks and makes his opponents hit the decks

  • @mumblety96
    @mumblety96 Рік тому

    1st time seeing one of your productions I think. Well done!

  • @lilyplayz1766
    @lilyplayz1766 Рік тому +2

    When you strongly believe in your style

  • @Animalchemy18
    @Animalchemy18 Рік тому

    I love your vids man, and the music is on point!!

  • @VinnyfromBrooklyn
    @VinnyfromBrooklyn Рік тому +4

    Volks gonna make a highlight out of him.

  • @metrofetus-
    @metrofetus- Рік тому +2

    1:32 The sickest superman punch I've ever seen

  • @ccarniver
    @ccarniver Рік тому +3

    His Taekwondo looks more like capoeira, really great for street fight one hit KOs; but inside the ring with a opponent who anticipates it, it usually drains more stamina than necessary

    • @teovu5557
      @teovu5557 Рік тому +3

      Those do not look like capoeria kicks at all. They are typical WT style taekwondo jumping and spinning kicks....

    • @aldnav
      @aldnav 7 місяців тому +2

      This is standard TKD. His kick-and-punch combo from Poomsae. He mastered spinning kicks and axe kicks (the ones you see from TKD demonstrations) that worked well for his style.

  • @pandafamily9879
    @pandafamily9879 5 місяців тому

    Dude has some crazy kicks. I like how he doesn't waste time waiting for another opening.

  • @KingKongHitDaBong
    @KingKongHitDaBong Рік тому +3

    really like yair but unfortunately volk is just a horrible stylistic matchup for him. i can see the match going the same way as it did with frankie edgar

  • @Didisayhi
    @Didisayhi Рік тому

    Next level documentary!!! Please keep it up!!

  • @Metaljonus
    @Metaljonus Рік тому +3

    He's gonna get smashed by Volk. Great style tho!

  • @babykangaroo7772
    @babykangaroo7772 11 місяців тому

    "Straight outta TEKKEN" hell yes one of my favorites 😍

  • @kasperchristensen8416
    @kasperchristensen8416 Рік тому +1

    0:21 "A repertoire of moves straight out of Tekken" 😂👍

    • @Madheim777
      @Madheim777 Рік тому +1

      The double kick with somersault to forward was straight out of Kazuya's techniques, "Demon Scissors" 😂😂

  • @healthyman5826
    @healthyman5826 Рік тому

    This was a masterpiece. You sir are very good at your craft. Good day

  • @markumoeder
    @markumoeder Рік тому +1

    To see the Tekken move list with characters combo/attack video implemented in a comparison video of ufc artist's would be cool.

  • @lysdexsick
    @lysdexsick Рік тому

    This channel is getting better and better!! I really enjoy your detailed videos and with impartiality. I like that!!!

  • @jorgeherrera1074
    @jorgeherrera1074 4 місяці тому +1

    When you have world class kicks like Yair, opponents want to stay away or rush in and get close. If they stay far you can slowly break them down with distance kicks. When they rush in they'll usually be reckless in order to avoid a kick. So You don't need much flair in your boxing, just having strong boxing fundamentals goes way further than for most fighters. That's what makes him so scary.

  • @TheJapanChannelDcom
    @TheJapanChannelDcom Рік тому +1

    What "works" is popular on UA-cam. But it really depends on the fighters' skills and abilities.

  • @PeterParker-gt3xl
    @PeterParker-gt3xl 10 місяців тому

    A great all-around fighter with combined TKD, wrestling and Thai boxing

  • @yudimarris3119
    @yudimarris3119 Рік тому

    i think this is the best youtube channel that tell anything all about fights, i've watched many videos from Votesport their clips is fucking amazing..

  • @niamhythedegen
    @niamhythedegen 2 місяці тому

    That form is IMMACULATE

  • @vuxnut
    @vuxnut Рік тому

    Massive fan of Rodriguez, very nice video. 🤘

  • @kpsingh9810
    @kpsingh9810 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic to watch him , true fighter

  • @glennooz
    @glennooz Рік тому

    really love your quippy commentating....

  • @MrIngidao
    @MrIngidao 11 місяців тому

    scissor's kicking the button lmao you killing me every time my man,
    what's next?
    "if you like this video, send the subscribe button back into the netherrealm with a massive head smash 😂

  • @adrianayub872
    @adrianayub872 Рік тому

    All around amazing content 🔥

  • @PeterKertesz2013
    @PeterKertesz2013 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video as always!

  • @Sabumnim666
    @Sabumnim666 Рік тому +1

    He is certainly well taught in his kicks very good techniques look at his foot work his stances and transitions art text book and it is so great to see real back kicks not those poor excuses nearly every UFC fighter attempts.