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@Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns Wow, you’re knowledge of masterful fighters & research is honestly 2nd to none! Thanks 🙏 for reminding us of the incredible Black Bruce Lee & his feats
Can't believe I haven't seen him before. Thanks again Lawrence for introducing another legend. His timing and athleticism is off the charts. Bruce Lee must've been proud. 49-0 in title defences and 88 knockouts is just ridiculous.
Why haven't I never heard of this man? He can be compared to NO ONE ELSE !!! He is in a class of his own creation! No comparisons available. Thanks for posting this INCREDIBLE man !!!
we was already dominating EVER SPORT ON THE MEDIA martial art was supposedly ASIAN FACE we had already proved football was ours basketball baseball track n field LOL OH NO MARTIAL ART TO UHHHH YEAHHH there’s nothing new UNDER THE SUN AND SINCE WE BEEN HERE WORKING IN THE SUN WE DONE IT ALL. The SUN IS OUR GREATEST RESOURCE BUILD EMPIRES OVER NIGHT IN IT!!!!
This guy was a born fighter and literally a master at what he did. His unpredictability was his style and he was super conditioned on top of being technically on point. A true OG!
I have a full-blown combat sports addiction with muay Thai and jujitsu being my absolute favorites but, amazingly, I have never heard of this gentleman until today! Thank you so very much
I really feel that Manson Gibson has been criminally underated. I believe that he needs to be highly elevated by the Martial Arts community and given the recognition he deserves. The training and the hardwork along with the motivation and passion this man has put in to be virtually undefeatable is unsurpassed. There also needs to be a lifetime achievement award given to this man who cares about kids and is helping them at no cost. He rates several different awards that apparently have not been given to him. He was a truly mechanized warrior in the ring and nothing could stop him. Thank you for showing us this video and hopefully you have more videos on him including full fights and even explanations. Thanks again ! A friend always !
I totally agree, he was considered unautodoz and blasting the very best at their trade in the ring. He is more than a legend. I dear to say, because he was black.
Martial Arts is a AFRICAN ART to begin with! It's origins are GUNG FU, which is an actual AFRICAN term! The Asians called it KUNG FU, but the art was established in Africa! Master China from X-Clan was the first to tell me that.
@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 huh? Martial arts is a collection of combat sports from around the world. How did only Africa come up with Martial Arts?
I think like the Drunken Master Emmanuel Augustus, when your style is too weird or wacky, the respect level (that you deserve and SHOULD recieve) is reduced or taken away..
I feel deprived of the opportunity to cheer this man on during my childhood. It's a shame he was not made mainstream. We should have been told about and shown this man in the Wide World of Sports.
Never heard of him, probably never seen a fighter like him, never knew side kicks could be that devastating. The array of spins was jaw dropping, fearless guy, who fought anyone…. WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Great fighter, thanks for the clip!! Very impressive!! 👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
He really is amazing. Still around in Chicago. I saw him from the early 80s on. Manson The Master Blaster Gibson. Fought all over the world and it didn't matter what sort of contest it was. He went in and whupped ass.
It's a shame that it took me over 55 years to find out about this legend. It really should be of no surprise, considering the media and those who hide the truth. That was great brother, I thank you for this in every way. Continue the great work.
"The best thing about Bruce Lee is a handful of meaningful quotes; because he never had a competitive fight in his entire life and was only known as a actor/philosopher." That which is True.
@@jerl7320 lol, on UA-cam, people often forget that Bruce Lee was a movie star and not an actual fighter. But yes Bruce Lee was in shape, but not like a person who actually fights in the ring
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
I think this is both the best and single most important and inspiring video you have ever made by far. He bested Hoost, just narrowly in my opinion. The class and audacity alone and to eat so many Hoost nut knockers and get up. I wouldn't have thought possible. Master blaster - What a legend.
Hoost is my all time favorite kickboxer, but I also think Gibson should have gotten that decision. He scored a clean side kick knockdown that was waved off. The same way that some refs don’t acknowledge low kicks, side kicks are also disregarded. Both are effective and both hurt.
@@mthimkhulu30 brother, I'm 68 yo I've practiced martial arts all my life, all different arts, Im now 68 going on 69 and now only practice taichichuan and akido. I've fought all types of people. But I've never known Bruce Lee to fight people of the caliber that Gibson or myself fought. To me it's a disgrace to call him a Black Bruce Lee. Lee was a good actor, philosopher and martial artist in his own right. But Gibson has his own style and is good at what he does. Trying to put Bruce on top of him is disgraceful.
Share this everywhere! If this guy was from Europe his home country would celebrate him like a national HERO! But in the USA, anything not blasted in your face by mainstream media always fails to garner the respect of the general population smh. What an absolutely LEGENDARY Fighter. A guy who won a Muay Thai tournament without knowing Muay Thai is so ridiculously legendary lol I respect Muay Thai a lot and to win with Kung Fu movie style moves is just I mean.... he should have a blockbuster film about his title defense run. If guys like Mickey fuckin Ward and Vinnie Paz of all people can have blockbuster, well-made movies about their lackluster combat sports careers, this guy deserves one too!
@@pablogats4627 not sure why you bought race into it, especially implying OP is asking “whites” to make a movie about him, when I’m pretty sure his request was to the “movie industry” as a whole. It’s so odd that you was your response. And this isn’t the 70’s and the age of blaxploitation, there are many successful black filmmakers, if anything we need more diversity beyond the binary black and white in entertainment.
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
Even though I didn't know anything about Mason Gibson at the time ; I'm now a fan of his. That guy was phenomenal ! Thanks ! Lawrence. You're the best !!
As a man trained since a child in Taekwondo, I’m ashamed I didn’t study him! He’s extremely explosive and aside from the change up mid fight, his TKD technique is phenomenal…
It's not that it "doesn't matter" lol there ARE some useless martial arts out there, tkd isn't one of them: they knock each other out in training all the time. He seemed to be innovating a lot, just making stuff up out of thin air. However, his money moves were all TKD kicks for KOs.
@@LawrenceKenshin good day, ...... did he ever beat a muay Thai fighter of any notoriety? Who was allowed to use his full arsenal?..... & if so, then plz direct me to that fight????
@@LawrenceKenshin i just heard you say that he destroyed muay Thai champions, again i want to c proof, that he destroyed muay Thai champions who were allowed to use their full arsenal????
What an interesting style. So so rare to make it work as effectively as this against such a pedigree of opponents who are exponents of arguably more powerful fighting styles. This is a wow fighter. Another amazing video Lawrence thank you
His fight with naoyuki was the best fight for me he needs to be in a hall of fame he was a great fighter that we should remember forever great video 🔥💪👍
Had to check that out and I couldn't help but notice that halfway through the fight they didn't seem to want to even fight anymore they had so much respect for each other. Kinda sad/weird moment but also wholesome
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
I'm no judge, but the accuracy of the kick at the end of a flurry of spinning fists was pretty impressive. You can see how he's snapping that spinning fist right before it lands. It uncoils. He's not just swinging his fist at the end of his outstretched arm, like a lot of those old PKA guys did. I can see why he's called the Black Bruce Lee, because his fighting contains elements of many styles, but is 100% tailored to his needs. Once he's stunned the opponent, he's classic slugger. He probably wouldn't do that without the gloves, but you can see the power and how he's just naturally putting his weight into the blows. Total natural. I can see why he was so dominant and also why no one could do what he did and survive. Too bad he fought so long ago. Would be nice to see him in MMA, without those big boxing gloves on.
Man, so much of his technique looks so random, but when things landed, it was always in a crucial spot. What a fighter! And how quickly he could do some of those backflips just showed supreme athleticism and explosiveness. Wow!
Fighting is all about landing and not how pretty you look. Like bruce lee says, Fighting shouldn't have a style. I think lots of professional fighters would've been better if they don't go with the rules from their coach. Yes coach is there to teach you, but i think most of the time they hold u back when u are Fighting. Fighting should be with no style and concentrate on landing, instead of learning style. Different opponents have different style and your style will always will get stopped against other style. That was philosophy of Bruce Lee
@@amariza21 you truly missed Bruce Lee's point. Water flows to any given path no matter how beautiful or destructive. Whether flashy or looking good after executing his fights, that was his(Manson)path.
Best video I've seen in a while. Circling the ref had me cracking up. Great editing , fantastic commentator , very knowledgeable. Keep making videos friend . You are talented !
Dude was splitting up livers like a butcher ! I came up in the 70's and 80's and I'm seeing guys on youtube now that I never heard of that should have been on the covers of the magazines back in the day - It's criminal ! Great Post LKSB.
how many of yal are gong to start watching some manson gibson fights right after this? i know i want to see this cool bad ass beat everyone up with his crazy spinning technique making all his punches like the end of a whip!
As a kid living in the South side of Chicago. I was a student of judo and karate and was introduced to Manson from some kid’s in my neighborhood. They wanted us to fight so they could get some thrills. We were introduced to each other and got to talking about various styles of martial arts. We became friends and often trained together. His style is Chicago street style and the last time I saw him he told me that he was fighting international tournaments. He really is a good and humble guy. I’m blessed to have known him as a grammar school kid involved in the martial arts.
Dany Bill was the first Black European fighter to win the world title in Thailand against Den Muang Surin and went on to beat many Muay thai champions all over thailand..many consider Dany Bill the greatest western fighter to compete in Thailand.. He is respected by the great legends of Muay thai and kickboxing...look him up!!
I as a huge MA fan and practicioner have heard the first time in my life about Manson Gibson is jawdroppping to say the least and i am 55 years. He clearly does'nt get enough credit. Thank you for ptutting this up.
“AWESOME” love the side kicks and spinning back fist, the spinning back kicks were gruesome I use to use them myself especially after getting hit with one in the solar plexus left me gasping for air. Wish I was able to follow him during that time. Unfortunately during the late 80s I’d pretty much given up martial arts. Late 70s early 80s the two styles he were famous for is also something I liked. Praying Mantis I got hooked after seeing Bruce Lee Way of The Dragon. Never actually trained but did study movements and techniques. The brother is impressive over 100 wins and what about 18 losses he was a beast. Thanks for sharing.
I read an article in Black Belt magazine about Manson Gibson in the late 1990s. I didn't know what to think because there wasn't alot of videos of him in the 1990s. But, once You Tube came out and people started posting more of his videos, I saw that he was the real deal! I thought he was just talking shit, but that was muay thai legend Ernesto Hoost that he was fighting in this video.... Manson also doesn't look like a heavyweight, but Ernesto was a heavyweight and Manson was fighting him. He didn't care about weight or size, he took them all on! 💯
He’s the best kept secret in the Martial Arts community. By far he’s a champion of all champions in the sport martial arts. Styles make fights, this legend’s name should reign supreme in the sport of martial arts Manson Gibson undoubtedly his accomplishments were never widely recognized.
Seen other videos before of Gibson, but never knew he fought Kitsongrit. Crazy!!! Almost looked like Hoost in one of those flicks. Going to research right now.
Just further proof that what actually can be put to use and be effective is entirely up to the potential of the individual martial artist, I’ve always believed it’s not about styles, it’s about individuals and their intelligence and abilities
During my teenage years, I tried his style but ended up getting tons of low kicks. My coach told me it reminds him Rick Rufus vs Changpuek Kiatsongrit😆
Gran peleador es interesante ver como hizo de buen uso las patadas laterales y famoso giro de punta de talón que tanto usa el kenpo karate americano, siempre he sabido que el buen uso de tanto la patada lateral con la pierna delantera y la patada baja son también buenas opciones en las artes marciales. gracias por tan valioso vídeo.
This man was just made of something else other than flesh and bone. He received many blows that would take any greats, but he took them all. Man is just legend!🥋🥊
Bruce side kicking that bag is incredible. So is this guy. Never seen that style in my life. He deserves to be called black BL.I was believed the sidekick underused in mma.
Wow, what a Legend with a powerful style and philosophy! This is what I like about old school fighters, they all had strong beliefs of what it meant to be a fighter, sticking to specific styles, a combination of styles, or just pure expression of self. It is so sad that we often ignore the achievements of some of these Greats who have dominated their times. Imagine all the ones whose exploits have never been documented (caught on film).
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This is me very similar style
Don'r worry. I am thinking the same thing. Where did this guy come from?
@Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns Wow, you’re knowledge of masterful fighters & research is honestly 2nd to none! Thanks 🙏 for reminding us of the incredible Black Bruce Lee & his feats
TOUGH DUDE
That spinning back fist was putting folks to-SLEEP. ASAP. LOL.And so was his spinning back kicks.
Can't believe I haven't seen him before. Thanks again Lawrence for introducing another legend. His timing and athleticism is off the charts. Bruce Lee must've been proud. 49-0 in title defences and 88 knockouts is just ridiculous.
I'm ready to throw only spinning back fists, spin kicks, side kicks in training from now on.
@@LawrenceKenshin i was getting dizzy and out of breath just watching him
Amen to that.
It's really not tho
It’s called hidden colors.
Why haven't I never heard of this man?
He can be compared to NO ONE ELSE !!!
He is in a class of his own creation! No comparisons available.
Thanks for posting this INCREDIBLE man !!!
I guess that's why he is an "alien fighter", Probably went back to wherever . . . .😊
WOW..Why haven't we heard of him???
I think that a 19 years old Mike Tyson would have perished him.
@@juleskireeff4563 idk about that
we was already dominating EVER SPORT ON THE MEDIA martial art was supposedly ASIAN FACE we had already proved football was ours basketball baseball track n field LOL OH NO MARTIAL ART TO UHHHH YEAHHH there’s nothing new UNDER THE SUN AND SINCE WE BEEN HERE WORKING IN THE SUN WE DONE IT ALL. The SUN IS OUR GREATEST RESOURCE BUILD EMPIRES OVER NIGHT IN IT!!!!
Watching him is like watching someone play a fight game, the way he fights is awesome 🔥
This guy was a born fighter and literally a master at what he did. His unpredictability was his style and he was super conditioned on top of being technically on point. A true OG!
I have a full-blown combat sports addiction with muay Thai and jujitsu being my absolute favorites but, amazingly, I have never heard of this gentleman until today! Thank you so very much
Thank you!
i just heard about him tonight
Weird he never been spoken of huh?
I really feel that Manson Gibson has been criminally underated. I believe that he needs to be highly elevated by the Martial Arts community and given the recognition he deserves. The training and the hardwork along with the motivation and passion this man has put in to be virtually undefeatable is unsurpassed. There also needs to be a lifetime achievement award given to this man who cares about kids and is helping them at no cost. He rates several different awards that apparently have not been given to him. He was a truly mechanized warrior in the ring and nothing could stop him. Thank you for showing us this video and hopefully you have more videos on him including full fights and even explanations. Thanks again ! A friend always !
I totally agree, he was considered unautodoz and blasting the very best at their trade in the ring. He is more than a legend.
I dear to say, because he was black.
Martial Arts is a AFRICAN ART to begin with! It's origins are GUNG FU, which is an actual AFRICAN term! The Asians called it KUNG FU, but the art was established in Africa! Master China from X-Clan was the first to tell me that.
@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 huh? Martial arts is a collection of combat sports from around the world. How did only Africa come up with Martial Arts?
I think like the Drunken Master Emmanuel Augustus, when your style is too weird or wacky, the respect level (that you deserve and SHOULD recieve) is reduced or taken away..
Exactly I never heard of him
This man needs a movie.
For sure, Michael J White better get on it!
@@kennethtyner304 nah hes too buff too play as him, gotta be chris tucker
Nah Biopics and Action Movies need him
I recommend Michael J White. He was already nicknamed the Black Bruce Lee
I feel deprived of the opportunity to cheer this man on during my childhood. It's a shame he was not made mainstream. We should have been told about and shown this man in the Wide World of Sports.
Never heard of him, probably never seen a fighter like him, never knew side kicks could be that devastating. The array of spins was jaw dropping, fearless guy, who fought anyone…. WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Great fighter, thanks for the clip!! Very impressive!! 👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
He really is amazing. Still around in Chicago. I saw him from the early 80s on. Manson The Master Blaster Gibson. Fought all over the world and it didn't matter what sort of contest it was. He went in and whupped ass.
It's a shame that it took me over 55 years to find out about this legend. It really should be of no surprise, considering the media and those who hide the truth. That was great brother, I thank you for this in every way. Continue the great work.
We all know why he has beem hidden. If he was not the shade he is he be a household legend in combat sports.
Very Incredible....
''I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times''. Bruce Lee.
"The best thing about Bruce Lee is a handful of meaningful quotes; because he never had a competitive fight in his entire life and was only known as a actor/philosopher." That which is True.
"I fear not the man who knows Bruce Lee's 3 quotes, but the man who feels the need to quote Bruce Lee 10,000 times....." The Whole World.
@@JonSmith-cx7gr LMAO! True:))
@@rarebreed4489 He did have many fights.
Only manson I heard of is Charles manson. But manson not as good as bruce as bruce was known to end fights fast.
I wouldn’t go as far to call him, the “Black Bruce Lee”. This man was in a League of His Own. One of my heroes, even though unsung.
He had a proven fight record so already you cant compare them.
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who feels this way. Gibson is actually in a class by himself. Call him by his name.
@@jerl7320 lol, on UA-cam, people often forget that Bruce Lee was a movie star and not an actual fighter. But yes Bruce Lee was in shape, but not like a person who actually fights in the ring
@ThePeacePlant cut it out bruce used to get in to fight in china an has been confirmed by jim kelly he used beat up on top martial arti
Cut it out jimnkelly one of the goats confirmed indeed bruce lee is him he used to beat up on top martial artists of that day
Gibson is something else man. To stand with Hoost brings it to a whole other level. Incredible.
To stand with Hoost AND arguably won. Never forget that.
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
I think this is both the best and single most important and inspiring video you have ever made by far. He bested Hoost, just narrowly in my opinion. The class and audacity alone and to eat so many Hoost nut knockers and get up. I wouldn't have thought possible. Master blaster - What a legend.
thanks for the support Gabriel
Lost from Hoost, so he didn't bested him as you say.
Hoost is my all time favorite kickboxer, but I also think Gibson should have gotten that decision. He scored a clean side kick knockdown that was waved off. The same way that some refs don’t acknowledge low kicks, side kicks are also disregarded. Both are effective and both hurt.
I never seen a TKD fighter so good at pro combat.
Thank you Lawrence for the history lesson 🙏🏻
thank you Darawan for watching
Look turkish samurai serkan yilmaz , its a legend taekwondo in k1.
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than le, adesanya, vaentina. a lot of them have tkd as foundation and went onto muay thai
This man was amazing,quite the impressive record. Well deserving name"Black Bruce Lee". Thank You for an awesome high light/breakdown.
thank you Bruce
Bruce Lee was an actor and actors can't take a punch😂😂
@@mthimkhulu30 brother, I'm 68 yo I've practiced martial arts all my life, all different arts, Im now 68 going on 69 and now only practice taichichuan and akido. I've fought all types of people. But I've never known Bruce Lee to fight people of the caliber that Gibson or myself fought. To me it's a disgrace to call him a Black Bruce Lee. Lee was a good actor, philosopher and martial artist in his own right. But Gibson has his own style and is good at what he does. Trying to put Bruce on top of him is disgraceful.
@@JohnThomas-li2vi exactly
Share this everywhere! If this guy was from Europe his home country would celebrate him like a national HERO! But in the USA, anything not blasted in your face by mainstream media always fails to garner the respect of the general population smh. What an absolutely LEGENDARY Fighter. A guy who won a Muay Thai tournament without knowing Muay Thai is so ridiculously legendary lol I respect Muay Thai a lot and to win with Kung Fu movie style moves is just I mean.... he should have a blockbuster film about his title defense run. If guys like Mickey fuckin Ward and Vinnie Paz of all people can have blockbuster, well-made movies about their lackluster combat sports careers, this guy deserves one too!
great fighter but cmon you blacks can get together and make your own dam movie lol
@@pablogats4627 wtf are you talking? What does that have to do with race, weirdo?? lol
@@pablogats4627 not sure why you bought race into it, especially implying OP is asking “whites” to make a movie about him, when I’m pretty sure his request was to the “movie industry” as a whole.
It’s so odd that you was your response.
And this isn’t the 70’s and the age of blaxploitation, there are many successful black filmmakers, if anything we need more diversity beyond the binary black and white in entertainment.
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
This just randomly popped up on my feed all I can say is OMG mans a beast! Needs his own movie
Even though I didn't know anything about Mason Gibson at the time ; I'm now a fan of his. That guy was phenomenal ! Thanks ! Lawrence. You're the best !!
If you are going to be a fan at least spell the guys name correctly.
Its Manson, not Mason
How could a man this GREAT have a hidden career??? 🤔
They get mad if we say it. Skin Tone and the real American aboriginal
@@lordoffaiyum9727 what?
I am absolutely blown away! I have no words.
@@weirdo4653 his accomplishments were minimized and dismissed by the main stream media for reasons known and I do believe you have an idea why.
Stop all this clock and dagger side talk.....he's BLACK..OK.....Certain people hate seeing black people do well....End of story
I'm 65 years old and have done martial arts for most of my life. How is it I've never heard of him?! It's outrageous. What happened to him?
Apparently he’s still around in Chicago 🤷🏽♂️ a senior citizen these days
EDIT: he’s 59 or 60 so not quite senior
Racism is a thing, but not everyone has it
He's black 😅..
@@philvalantine8853 And?
@@philvalantine8853
So !
Never heard of this guy before now, but an incredibly talented and exiting fighter to watch in action. 🥊👍
super talented
I've heard the term " master blaster" before but never knew it came from this Legend Manson Gibson...thank you for this!
"He won Muay Thai championships without ever practicing Muay Thai..." Legend!
I have never seen any one in the entire history of martial art achieve such feat, may be he is forever the only one can do such thing.
@@khunpan4426
But he has been trained by Xian Chow. So it would be a mismatch.
Yeah. That's the line that stood out
big legend
@@Psychopunk2077 that guy in his prime would dismantle Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.
Never heard of this guy until now. Very exciting fighter in his day. Keep them content coming.
As a man trained since a child in Taekwondo, I’m ashamed I didn’t study him! He’s extremely explosive and aside from the change up mid fight, his TKD technique is phenomenal…
Same.
I've always admired that back kick. I wouldn't want to be in the way of it. He seems to have mastered using it properly.
This fighter definitely reminds me that for some rare individuals, the style really does not matter.
yes, that is wise. For most though, the style does matter.
It's not that it "doesn't matter" lol there ARE some useless martial arts out there, tkd isn't one of them: they knock each other out in training all the time. He seemed to be innovating a lot, just making stuff up out of thin air. However, his money moves were all TKD kicks for KOs.
@@LawrenceKenshin good day, ...... did he ever beat a muay Thai fighter of any notoriety? Who was allowed to use his full arsenal?..... & if so, then plz direct me to that fight????
@@LawrenceKenshin i just heard you say that he destroyed muay Thai champions, again i want to c proof, that he destroyed muay Thai champions who were allowed to use their full arsenal????
What an interesting style.
So so rare to make it work as effectively as this against such a pedigree of opponents who are exponents of arguably more powerful fighting styles.
This is a wow fighter. Another amazing video Lawrence thank you
thank you wisam
No doubt about it, he was and will be the best of all times.
He is so funny
What a legend, I'm honored to have learned about this amazing legendary warrior. What an inspiration 💯🙏🏾
Amazing! Why have I never seen him before? Legend.
I can't believe I've never heard of this guy. Thank you for making this video.
His fight with naoyuki was the best fight for me he needs to be in a hall of fame he was a great fighter that we should remember forever great video 🔥💪👍
yeah he really is great
Had to check that out and I couldn't help but notice that halfway through the fight they didn't seem to want to even fight anymore they had so much respect for each other. Kinda sad/weird moment but also wholesome
I was a huge fan of Manson Gibson as a young man growing up. He is a true inspiration
Manson Gibson uses Taekwondo. It has nothing to do with the martial art that Bruce Lee uses. He seems to mainly use Taekwondo's kicks. It seems that he learned Taekwondo from a very young age. Taekwondo is a traditional martial art in Korea. I know it very well because I am a Korean, the birthplace of Taekwondo. His kicks are very popular in Korea, too. His kicking video has garnered millions of views in Korea.
No one never talk about this man this is outrageous! Lawrence you are phenomenal 🙏 Great content as usual! 👊
thank you
I'm no judge, but the accuracy of the kick at the end of a flurry of spinning fists was pretty impressive. You can see how he's snapping that spinning fist right before it lands. It uncoils. He's not just swinging his fist at the end of his outstretched arm, like a lot of those old PKA guys did.
I can see why he's called the Black Bruce Lee, because his fighting contains elements of many styles, but is 100% tailored to his needs.
Once he's stunned the opponent, he's classic slugger. He probably wouldn't do that without the gloves, but you can see the power and how he's just naturally putting his weight into the blows. Total natural. I can see why he was so dominant and also why no one could do what he did and survive.
Too bad he fought so long ago. Would be nice to see him in MMA, without those big boxing gloves on.
Can't believe I never heard of him. Thank you.
glad you know him now!!
I can
I was just at his house yesterday . Manson is alive and well ..he has a heart of gold and is hilarious
How haven't I heard of this guy 🤯🤯🤯. Thanks for sharing him with me!!!🎉😊
thanks kahn!
Thanx 4 Sharing! Manson Gibson's a Baaaaad Man! Everyone should know who he is.
Man, so much of his technique looks so random, but when things landed, it was always in a crucial spot. What a fighter!
And how quickly he could do some of those backflips just showed supreme athleticism and explosiveness. Wow!
Fighting is all about landing and not how pretty you look. Like bruce lee says, Fighting shouldn't have a style. I think lots of professional fighters would've been better if they don't go with the rules from their coach.
Yes coach is there to teach you, but i think most of the time they hold u back when u are Fighting. Fighting should be with no style and concentrate on landing, instead of learning style. Different opponents have different style and your style will always will get stopped against other style.
That was philosophy of Bruce Lee
@@amariza21 you truly missed Bruce Lee's point. Water flows to any given path no matter how beautiful or destructive. Whether flashy or looking good after executing his fights, that was his(Manson)path.
@jaydub8596 i think that is what i meant to said. By reading my comment, i can tell u that I didn't explain it correctly
My good friend, Manson, a Great all around Fighter
I've never seen him????? Bruce and Ali! And what heart! Amazing man!
amazing for sure
Best video I've seen in a while. Circling the ref had me cracking up. Great editing , fantastic commentator , very knowledgeable. Keep making videos friend . You are talented !
Glad you enjoyed it!
You can just feel those round house body shot kicks. Straight Street fighter style
I love the videos. And letting us see those amazing fighters that lived and are still here. Much respect!!!
Dude was splitting up livers like a butcher ! I came up in the 70's and 80's and I'm seeing guys on youtube now that I never heard of that should have been on the covers of the magazines back in the day - It's criminal ! Great Post LKSB.
thanks man! youtube makes it possible for these legends to be more well known
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. And a BIG thank you to the UA-camr who put the video together so others can know more about this man.
This guy is amazing! I never heard about the Master before... He has the best side kick and spinning back kicks!
Bro I've never seen this guy before and I am a warrior. But this guy is wild and fierce . He is very skilled . The is art in 💯💯💯
Sometimes when you're talented to that extent then you can have such an unorthodox style. Naseem Hamed is another example of that.
yes thats a great example!
Speaking of the Prince.... his sons just went PRO 2 days ago. Aadam & Sami Hamed. Super talented.
@@JackG79 thanks for the info will check him out
The only thing is when they fight someone skilled in the basics who has comparable talent they struggle.
@rico14 there is def. Something to be said for a strong set of fundamentals. I think this is key to AL Iaquintas' amazing success.
Awesome - Fighters - enduring so much punishment . Well respected
If not for you we would have never acknowledged such amazing people
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This is amazing, great work! Thanks for bringing much deserved exposure of this great & talented man.
I love the way he fights, so glad there‘s finally a vid about him
thanks kevin
how many of yal are gong to start watching some manson gibson fights right after this? i know i want to see this cool bad ass beat everyone up with his crazy spinning technique making all his punches like the end of a whip!
Lawrence, you should make a video about who has the greatest stamina and how underrated of a stat it is in the fighting world.
stamina is important
As a kid living in the South side of Chicago. I was a student of judo and karate and was introduced to Manson from some kid’s in my neighborhood. They wanted us to fight so they could get some thrills. We were introduced to each other and got to talking about various styles of martial arts. We became friends and often trained together. His style is Chicago street style and the last time I saw him he told me that he was fighting international tournaments. He really is a good and humble guy. I’m blessed to have known him as a grammar school kid involved in the martial arts.
I remember him. He was big back then. Everyone wanted his style.
Thank you!
Brilliant Warrior. 👊🏿
Thank you for this video. The man is a technical monster
The accuracy of those spins 👌🏼
so accurate
Great footwork, very fluid, excellent balance and spacial awareness. He's rarely out of position to launch bombs. Liked and Subscribed.
Dany Bill was the first Black European fighter to win the world title in Thailand against Den Muang Surin and went on to beat many Muay thai champions all over thailand..many consider Dany Bill the greatest western fighter to compete in Thailand.. He is respected by the great legends of Muay thai and kickboxing...look him up!!
What about Buakaw Banahamek?
@@khunpan4426 Is baukaw so dark skinned to the point of looking black?
@@lightnang yeah he is dark skin
The man could fight, lord he could fight,,, thank you for sharing this legend with us.
Dang, he was kicking the souls out of opponents!
I as a huge MA fan and practicioner have heard the first time in my life about Manson Gibson is jawdroppping to say the least and i am 55 years.
He clearly does'nt get enough credit.
Thank you for ptutting this up.
“AWESOME” love the side kicks and spinning back fist, the spinning back kicks were gruesome I use to use them myself especially after getting hit with one in the solar plexus left me gasping for air. Wish I was able to follow him during that time. Unfortunately during the late 80s I’d pretty much given up martial arts. Late 70s early 80s the two styles he were famous for is also something I liked. Praying Mantis I got hooked after seeing Bruce Lee Way of The Dragon. Never actually trained but did study movements and techniques. The brother is impressive over 100 wins and what about 18 losses he was a beast. Thanks for sharing.
Wasn't aware of this legend. Thanks again for these awesome tributes.
I read an article in Black Belt magazine about Manson Gibson in the late 1990s. I didn't know what to think because there wasn't alot of videos of him in the 1990s.
But, once You Tube came out and people started posting more of his videos, I saw that he was the real deal! I thought he was just talking shit, but that was muay thai legend Ernesto Hoost that he was fighting in this video....
Manson also doesn't look like a heavyweight, but Ernesto was a heavyweight and Manson was fighting him. He didn't care about weight or size, he took them all on! 💯
yup there was a big size difference there!
The GOAT fighter! Superb video!
My martial arts addict cousin growing up worshiped this brotha✅❤️🔥🥇
He’s the best kept secret in the Martial Arts community. By far he’s a champion of all champions in the sport martial arts. Styles make fights, this legend’s name should reign supreme in the sport of martial arts Manson Gibson undoubtedly his accomplishments were never widely recognized.
Seen other videos before of Gibson, but never knew he fought Kitsongrit. Crazy!!! Almost looked like Hoost in one of those flicks. Going to research right now.
yes he fought kiatsongrit and hoost
He is the Black Bruce Lee! I enjoyed watching the video of all the fights and knock outs! Keep up the great work! ☯️
Who did Bruce Lee beat
Manson Gibson a Great real fighter! Also Dany Bill another Legendary Black Muay thai real fighter!!
Really one of the great unsung hero's..
What a guy!!!
Your title actually cut my attention. In the end ,I knew why he was called the BLACK BRUCE LEE.❤
Just further proof that what actually can be put to use and be effective is entirely up to the potential of the individual martial artist, I’ve always believed it’s not about styles, it’s about individuals and their intelligence and abilities
Incredible!! Thanks for the highlights and lesson!
I just met him today! I’m in total shock!😂
Raw athleticism rivals skill, in combination one becomes a deadly weapon.
Thank 4 posting!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Never heard of him before this.
During my teenage years, I tried his style but ended up getting tons of low kicks. My coach told me it reminds him Rick Rufus vs Changpuek Kiatsongrit😆
hahaha yes can see how that would happen
Dope Documentary!! You Puttin Me On 💯💯🔥🔥💪🏾
What a Artist.🏋️♂️🏅👌🏆
big time
Thank you for bringing him to my attention, it would’ve been nice to hear what got him started in the sport
That spinning kick was effortless
Thank you for sharing this video. My eleven-year-old son is learning martial arts. I never knew about The Great Manson Gibson. Amazing!
Gran peleador es interesante ver como hizo de buen uso las patadas laterales y famoso giro de punta de talón que tanto usa el kenpo karate americano, siempre he sabido que el buen uso de tanto la patada lateral con la pierna delantera y la patada baja son también buenas opciones en las artes marciales. gracias por tan valioso vídeo.
This man was just made of something else other than flesh and bone.
He received many blows that would take any greats, but he took them all.
Man is just legend!🥋🥊
Im proud to have fought on two fight cards on the same fight promotions with Manson Gibson
Bruce side kicking that bag is incredible. So is this guy. Never seen that style in my life. He deserves to be called black BL.I was believed the sidekick underused in mma.
Who did Bruce Lee beat. Bruce Lee was a actor and the guy is real. Don't compare fighters with actors. Call him by his name ...
@@mthimkhulu30 It's not that big of a deal. Don't feel offended...
With Tae-kwondo being my base martial art I really look up to this guy along with Raymond Daniels. Excellent breakdown!!
yes they're both great.
Wow, what a Legend with a powerful style and philosophy! This is what I like about old school fighters, they all had strong beliefs of what it meant to be a fighter, sticking to specific styles, a combination of styles, or just pure expression of self. It is so sad that we often ignore the achievements of some of these Greats who have dominated their times. Imagine all the ones whose exploits have never been documented (caught on film).
I've never heard of him but I'm very shocked he truly is a legend humble yourself
This was truly a wonderful work of art sophisticated and superior intelligences completely complementing the crafts!