1. Defend on point: practice standing an a corner and defend 2. Body conditioning 3. Don't let pressure fighter bully you 4. Make him respect you: hit them hard 5. Test at the beginning of the fight: how much power his strikes have 6. Take angles, be mobile 7. It's all mental, they wanna make it quick and tired fast 8. Use front kick & take angle
I agree but one problem is that they can catch the front kick even it comes behind the jab. May be I was making it too obvious. Or may be its a sparring thing where they don’t have to worry about the speed or the pain.
The true mark of a genius is the ability to explain multiple complexities as simply as possible. It is rare to find someone who can teach this well and compete at the highest level with such success. Hesssspect!
Gabriel has shown me that a lot of fighters are really classy. I know that it helps raise money for the fighters if they are obnoxious, but Gabriel approaches this like an elite athlete instead of like a macho man.
Yeah, I find defensive/counter heavy fighters a lot harder to deal with than offensive ones, but its probably because I dont know how to exploit their style
Great breakdown - even though you make it sound easier said than done! Conditioning your body to take hard bodyshots and not getting intimidated by constant in your face pressure are both highly commendable physical and mental skills. Respect. 👍
I applied some of your tips today and you were right, I kept being elusive in the first rounds and pivoting to find different angles to come out from his pressure, in the last rounds he was with no energies and I could throw my combos on him without being chased anymore
Number 8 is amazing! Though, I gotta work on that myself. Thank you Gabriel Varga, your videos are so detailed and clear and you deserve so many more subs! I am going to have a fight once Covid restrictions lessen! Thank you again!
The hardest thing to get used to against a pressure fighter is getting used to someone staying so close to you all the time.. I just try stay relax and counter or let them in and fight them on the inside, fuck taking steps back, take the fight to them, but stay calm and pick your hard shots
"Get subscribed..." Dude, I'd already clicked that the moment I realised the fight advice was coming from a 6x pro champion. You're critical about what you say too; don't ever lose that.
Im beginning in Muay thai, and I recently was sparring with a pressure fighter. This is really good for me to take and apply next time I spar him, thank you
Your shell is amazing..some say it doesn't work in mma with small gloves. yoel Romero does it but he is one of few. Justin gaethje too. What you said about hitting hard..those two are hitters
He was a pretty strong fighter with a compact frame and pressure style. You managed to use your length not just for distance but in close and around the outside with good skill. Well fought. Liam Harrison is rough and tough... but you got to be as tough but also much smarter and well composed.... easier said than done.
Watching this as a pressure fighter so I know how to beat a pressure fighter beater 😂 thanks for all your quality content Gabriel. I have my first fight in February and your videos have been such an important part of my fighting education. So much respect and love 🙏
I sparred a pressure fighter and found myself in the corner & on the ropes. I was happy to experience that for the first time. Afterwards i started thinking what can i do differently next time & then i find this video. Thank you! Ive been binge watching your videos for awhile now but just saw this one. I definitely need to work on my defense & foot work for sure & commit to my shots. Cheers from a southern California nak muay 🙏
WOW Thank you Gabriel for doing this video, I have trouble fighting shorter aggressive fighter all the time, and EVERYONE at my gym are pressure fighter except me, I have been looking for this kind of information everywhere
So excited for your Robin van Roosmalen breakdown. There is just so much to be learned from losses and I would love to see how you learn from that fight.
Hey man my names Austin Powers last year I took my first Thai fight 2 weeks notice against a pressure fighter & won because I watched this video. Thanks brotha!
Your a legend mate, gotta love the detailed videos you do I'm always learning and taking away something from your videos its awesome seeing your pre fight battle plan get put into play and come to fruition for you and your team.
thanks for the great tip sir.. the front kick does help intercept momentum.. its like reseting the combo being thrown back at one, then the opponent is forced to either restart the attack, re evaluate if it works, or attack recklessly... either way, it gives you some room to win
I sparred a pressure fighter who didn’t get tired at all and we were 3 rounds in! Muay Thai really helped with my will power and not giving into this mans intimidation. I was so fucking sore all over my body and bruised up the next day, like sore to the point where I felt like shit and sick. AND THAT SUCKED CUZ IT WAS CONDITIONING DAY AND HAD TO DO 1000 OF EVERYTHING!
Usually, if you have a heavy handed pressure puncher, you counter with frequent body kicks as part of the game plan so that he's having to guard there and think twice about his punching offense.
Cool video! Hey have you ever fight a guy with similar skills to raymond daniels or wonderboy, I know there are some guys that transition from full contact(american kickboxing) to normal kickboxing like jamie bates. Keep up the great content
I watched the fight at 6:23 some time ago, I was really surprised by that guy not getting KO'd. You mauled him to bits and even kneed him in the head a couple of times.
I have an amateur tournament coming up in a week, if I win I'll get a professional contract to fight in the best pro mma league in my country. Your video really helped me to recognize what I need to do. Thanks brother 🙏💪
Every time I think I have the measure of just how good your content can get, you proceed to prove me spectacularly wrong and I love it! Your work ethic, your attention to detail and your single-minded commitment to improving yourself as a fighter all shine through in your videos. Even more impressive are your integrity, your willingness to examine your weaknesses as well as your strengths, your open-minded attitude toward styles and approaches other than your own and most of all your respect both for other fighters and for your supporters. This marks you not only as a great fighter, but also as a gentleman and a martial artist of profound humanity. Many thanks and much respect, sir. 🦁🌞
Beautiful advice! I’ve always prioritized defense. Well, mostly for my son. For myself, I started working almost 100% offense until I realized how important training defense is. I gotta play catch up now because I didn’t train my stationary/inside defense very much. However I did benefit from having to make up for it by bettering my footwork. Thanks for the video. Great tips!
i might have contributed to the massive growth to this channel, i made a thread about the your video where you talk about the adjustements one has to make whilst switching from kickboxing to mma on sherdog::)
Gabriel it's Kru Judd here from New Era Athletics.. Great video and explanation of strategy ... Prep training... And tactics. Keep it up!! Looking forward to your future fights.
me reminding myself that I can use my feet and this doesn't make me a boring fighter when I hit my punching bag in my back yard, knowing that I will never ever have an actual fight be watched by anyone
1. defense on point (train - back against wall and defend) 2. body shot conditioning 3. no intimidation, bully back, willing to bang for a moment 4. respect (hit hard/sharp) 5. use beginning of fight wisely to feel 6. distance control/footwork 7. fatigue
Wow kinda been waiting for you to do a breakdown video about the fight you had with Robin Van, it will must be inspiring for sure. Could see how you executed the tech that “take your time during the 8 count” which you have also covered before.
Man, these breakdowns are great. You are such an intelligent fighter and it really shows. Keep up the great work. Im really enjoying all these videos. 👍👍
with awareness and composure... is there not a split second where you can see the "rush" coming and throw something before it? I feel like Gervonta is really good at this... Even with your front kick it becomes a timing thing too no?
1. Defend on point: practice standing an a corner and defend
2. Body conditioning
3. Don't let pressure fighter bully you
4. Make him respect you: hit them hard
5. Test at the beginning of the fight: how much power his strikes have
6. Take angles, be mobile
7. It's all mental, they wanna make it quick and tired fast
8. Use front kick & take angle
thank you
I agree but one problem is that they can catch the front kick even it comes behind the jab. May be I was making it too obvious. Or may be its a sparring thing where they don’t have to worry about the speed or the pain.
the one dislike is from a pressure fighter who lost his troll lightweight belt on a slick counter.
🤷 who?
@@santiagorincon92 paulo costa?
He brought 30 of his buddies to dislike the video as well
Troll lightweight belt Lol
His chin kissed my uppercut before cheating on it with the canvas 😂
The true mark of a genius is the ability to explain multiple complexities as simply as possible. It is rare to find someone who can teach this well and compete at the highest level with such success. Hesssspect!
Thanks my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and game plan explanation.
big facts!!!
Gabriel has shown me that a lot of fighters are really classy.
I know that it helps raise money for the fighters if they are obnoxious, but Gabriel approaches this like an elite athlete instead of like a macho man.
Character is everything! Confidence is cool but pride is ugly.
Yea dude could beat up 99% of the people in the world but he's real hunble
Would love one video on how to fight a counter puncher.
I can do that. It's entirely different fighting this style and honestly a bit more of a struggle for me. But I'll get it done.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial 💪💪
Use lot of feints to draw out a reaction or in other words the counter, and adjust
Feint a lot
Yeah, I find defensive/counter heavy fighters a lot harder to deal with than offensive ones, but its probably because I dont know how to exploit their style
wow, he made a video on his loss, what respect for the sport, a true technician
Where's the video? Or what's the title ?
@@ChanoBrechta this is the video, i mean, also the other vids he refers to in the vid.
Great video! That was perfect. I asked you specifically about this fight in our virtual private. What a great comprehensive response!
Yes. I got the idea from you Mark.
I hope this helps you out.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial absolutely! Thanks Gabriel!
Great breakdown - even though you make it sound easier said than done!
Conditioning your body to take hard bodyshots and not getting intimidated by constant in your face pressure are both highly commendable physical and mental skills.
Respect. 👍
I applied some of your tips today and you were right, I kept being elusive in the first rounds and pivoting to find different angles to come out from his pressure, in the last rounds he was with no energies and I could throw my combos on him without being chased anymore
Can you help me out
Number 8 is amazing! Though, I gotta work on that myself. Thank you Gabriel Varga, your videos are so detailed and clear and you deserve so many more subs! I am going to have a fight once Covid restrictions lessen! Thank you again!
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I'll be excited for you to get a fight booked.
I loved all of useful information. It is overwhelming when trying to deal with a pressure fighter.
The hardest thing to get used to against a pressure fighter is getting used to someone staying so close to you all the time..
I just try stay relax and counter or let them in and fight them on the inside, fuck taking steps back, take the fight to them, but stay calm and pick your hard shots
Yes that happened to me on saturday and i lost fight in 2 round.
"Get subscribed..." Dude, I'd already clicked that the moment I realised the fight advice was coming from a 6x pro champion.
You're critical about what you say too; don't ever lose that.
"Teach as you fight, fight as you teach". By far, the best tips on "how to Fight" in TH-cam. Congratulations, GV. Thank you very much.
I appreciate that so much 🙏🙏🙏
“this guys coming, i’m coming, and you just end up banging”
😂
Im beginning in Muay thai, and I recently was sparring with a pressure fighter. This is really good for me to take and apply next time I spar him, thank you
Beautiful. I love how the analysis is based on evidence from actual experience.
Your shell is amazing..some say it doesn't work in mma with small gloves. yoel Romero does it but he is one of few. Justin gaethje too. What you said about hitting hard..those two are hitters
He was a pretty strong fighter with a compact frame and pressure style. You managed to use your length not just for distance but in close and around the outside with good skill. Well fought. Liam Harrison is rough and tough... but you got to be as tough but also much smarter and well composed.... easier said than done.
Watching this as a pressure fighter so I know how to beat a pressure fighter beater 😂 thanks for all your quality content Gabriel. I have my first fight in February and your videos have been such an important part of my fighting education. So much respect and love 🙏
Howd it go ?
Very late to this but how'd it go?
I sparred a pressure fighter and found myself in the corner & on the ropes. I was happy to experience that for the first time. Afterwards i started thinking what can i do differently next time & then i find this video. Thank you! Ive been binge watching your videos for awhile now but just saw this one. I definitely need to work on my defense & foot work for sure & commit to my shots. Cheers from a southern California nak muay 🙏
I hope some tips in the video help you out next time you spar a pressure fighter.
I'm glad you've been liking the videos enough to binge 🙏
Another great video, ty for the free info bro
No worries 👊
WOW Thank you Gabriel for doing this video, I have trouble fighting shorter aggressive fighter all the time, and EVERYONE at my gym are pressure fighter except me, I have been looking for this kind of information everywhere
I'll be sure to put together a part 2 as I have many other points to cover.
I just didn't use them against Mosab so I didn't include them.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial I look forward to hear your insights already! :)
I agreed from all your points. Which one I tell my partners all da time "you have to make yourself respected"
Smart.
When I don't respect them I roll through them.
So excited for your Robin van Roosmalen breakdown. There is just so much to be learned from losses and I would love to see how you learn from that fight.
Hey man my names Austin Powers last year I took my first Thai fight 2 weeks notice against a pressure fighter & won because I watched this video. Thanks brotha!
Your a legend mate, gotta love the detailed videos you do I'm always learning and taking away something from your videos its awesome seeing your pre fight battle plan get put into play and come to fruition for you and your team.
Something about the way you explain things seems to sink in more than other combat instructional youtubers. Good stuff, man.
I've only had four competition fights, but I've had decades of training. One of your videos and I'm a follower. Great explanation.
Thanks.
The training is the important part. Doesn't really matter how many fights you have you can still get crazy good as I'm sure you know.
I’m glad this channel is getting more traffic. You can’t get this elite level analysis from anybody. You’re a great representation of the sport.
thanks for the great tip sir.. the front kick does help intercept momentum.. its like reseting the combo being thrown back at one, then the opponent is forced to either restart the attack, re evaluate if it works, or attack recklessly... either way, it gives you some room to win
Man I’m loving Gabriel’s videos. Engaging, highly credible, educational, enjoyable
Thanks so much 🙏
Love your breakdowns my man. Plus learning about you and watching your highlights is awesome
This should have more views this are some good advice from a top level fighter
6:59 "ok, this guys coming, I'm coming, and then we just bang"
this video is super informative and interesting, I just couldn't resist
Haha. I do that sometimes too. I think 2-3 times with Amrani.
Time to throw down.
Thank you so much for this absolute gem of a tutorial coach Varga!
One of the best if not the best fight channel on TH-cam . Thank you
I appreciate that 🙏 soooo much
Gabriel, your content is amazing. The way you communicate is perfect. Thanks from Spain
I sparred a pressure fighter who didn’t get tired at all and we were 3 rounds in! Muay Thai really helped with my will power and not giving into this mans intimidation. I was so fucking sore all over my body and bruised up the next day, like sore to the point where I felt like shit and sick. AND THAT SUCKED CUZ IT WAS CONDITIONING DAY AND HAD TO DO 1000 OF EVERYTHING!
Such a great channel. Very useful for beginners and even pro. Thank u so much Gabriel. From Russia with love.
Usually, if you have a heavy handed pressure puncher, you counter with frequent body kicks as part of the game plan so that he's having to guard there and think twice about his punching offense.
Yeah, I just got vr boxing. Its soooooo hard not to kick. I can interrupt with jabs, but I still get hit. I miss teeps D:
Yeah belive someone with a power ranger profile pic or a multiple time world champ hmmmm
@@rigo.acosta lmaooo
@@rigo.acosta wisdom comes in many forms :)
Thanks for creating content! I appreciate to see experienced fighters getting into youtube !
Cool video! Hey have you ever fight a guy with similar skills to raymond daniels or wonderboy, I know there are some guys that transition from full contact(american kickboxing) to normal kickboxing like jamie bates.
Keep up the great content
Just went to watch the fight after watching this video, great fight, great preparation and amazing game plan!
Fantastic and very smart advice, thank you so much.
Simple and understandable without the boring stuff
Good. That's what I like to hear.
I am so excited to meet and interview you at Karate Combat this week! Love your content
I watched the fight at 6:23 some time ago, I was really surprised by that guy not getting KO'd. You mauled him to bits and even kneed him in the head a couple of times.
I have an amateur tournament coming up in a week, if I win I'll get a professional contract to fight in the best pro mma league in my country. Your video really helped me to recognize what I need to do. Thanks brother 🙏💪
excellent video!!
Your channel is such an incredible resource. It will continue to grow. Please never stop
I didn't know your channel but I'm glad I discovered it, I love your explaination and contents, lot of esteem to you
Every time I think I have the measure of just how good your content can get, you proceed to prove me spectacularly wrong and I love it! Your work ethic, your attention to detail and your single-minded commitment to improving yourself as a fighter all shine through in your videos. Even more impressive are your integrity, your willingness to examine your weaknesses as well as your strengths, your open-minded attitude toward styles and approaches other than your own and most of all your respect both for other fighters and for your supporters. This marks you not only as a great fighter, but also as a gentleman and a martial artist of profound humanity. Many thanks and much respect, sir. 🦁🌞
🙇♂️ super insightful as always!!! That dude was like a pitbull!
And pitbulls kill kids!
Nice video Gabriel. You are definitely an Intelligent thinking man's fighter.
Beautiful advice! I’ve always prioritized defense. Well, mostly for my son. For myself, I started working almost 100% offense until I realized how important training defense is. I gotta play catch up now because I didn’t train my stationary/inside defense very much. However I did benefit from having to make up for it by bettering my footwork.
Thanks for the video. Great tips!
Gabriel is such a beast. Love what he’s doing with the channel. Keep it up
Thanks my friend 🙏
@@GabrielVargaOfficial it only goes up from here 🙏🏼 you’re making great content
Thank you for the tips... I just lost to a pressure fighter and don't want that to happen again!
Sorry to hear that. I hope this video help you for future fights.
Jumped on to watch your fight against amrani wow mate wicked job, those uppercuts were beautiful to watch!!!
Thanks man. He pushed the pace hard the first couple rounds.
It definitely made for an exciting fight.
I wish I had this back when I was in middle school lol, amazing tips. I can't believe you're sharing all of this for free, thank you for the insight
You're so welcome!
GLORY 20: Mosab Amrani vs. Gabriel Varga (Full Video) th-cam.com/video/JsD2qbo4G8M/w-d-xo.html
i might have contributed to the massive growth to this channel, i made a thread about the your video where you talk about the adjustements one has to make whilst switching from kickboxing to mma on sherdog::)
Gabriel it's Kru Judd here from New Era Athletics.. Great video and explanation of strategy ... Prep training... And tactics.
Keep it up!! Looking forward to your future fights.
Keep creating bro! I love when athletes become more than just that!
This guy is the Batman of KB, He is the master of defeating superior fighter with top preparation
me reminding myself that I can use my feet and this doesn't make me a boring fighter when I hit my punching bag in my back yard, knowing that I will never ever have an actual fight be watched by anyone
1. defense on point (train - back against wall and defend)
2. body shot conditioning
3. no intimidation, bully back, willing to bang for a moment
4. respect (hit hard/sharp)
5. use beginning of fight wisely to feel
6. distance control/footwork
7. fatigue
I’m boxing an angry Moroccan in 20 days and I remembered this video. Absolute godsend.
Great video 😊👊 thank you for sharing with us
This guy is a sensei fr I would pay
As usual, awesome clip with great articulation and repetition 😊
I greatly appreciate your videos man. You are helping so many new fighters
Great, now I know what to look out for as a pressure fighter 😈
Great content, man! I love to see technical explanation from who proove what they talk in the ring. Mad Respect.
This is pure gold. Thanks for sharing, champ 💪
This is what I need to improve thnk so much!!!🎉🎉🎉 I hope see more tips for sparring training!!!❤
Thank you for spreading your expertise
My pleasure!
Amazing tips even for boxing! Thank you man 💯
Great work Gabriel, thx. Keep on going! Greetings from Amsterdam.
The kickboxing mecca. I hope to make it there one day.
Thanks and I'll keep the videos coming.
Thank you for sharing elite level tips with such unpretentiousness and frankness, Gabriel!
My pleasure!
Roberto" Hands of Stone" would be proud of your defensive boxing and offensive boxing techniques o_o ^_^
I just found this channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Happy to share and welcome to the channel.
Thanks brother
From Syria
Awesome haha i used to train with mosab amrani in mousid gym
Great and educational video, even for advanced fighters!
What do you mean you can't condition your head? I buy hair conditioner for a reason!
Seriously, awesome points all around.
😅 😅 😅
That was great. Actually made me laugh out loud 👍
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Cool I got laughs from a world champ, so at least the joke wasn't too terrible! Cheers!
Wow kinda been waiting for you to do a breakdown video about the fight you had with Robin Van, it will must be inspiring for sure. Could see how you executed the tech that “take your time during the 8 count” which you have also covered before.
For sure.
I'm building up that video right now.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge OUS
I'd loved to see you against ramon dekkers dutch kickboxer if he was alive.
This man got allllllllllll the belts gotta respect the flex 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Make a video talking about ur losses and not making excuses yea im sold im subscribing😅🙏🏽
Nice tips, Varga.
Man, these breakdowns are great. You are such an intelligent fighter and it really shows. Keep up the great work. Im really enjoying all these videos. 👍👍
I appreciate that and I'll keep them coming.
Makes sense,seems like very good advice
🙏 🙏 🙏
Damn awesome video thank you so much sir!
Amazing video subscribed right away. Thank you for your wisdom.
dood, this is awesome! tech advice from a great champ. just found the channel, i'll be around for a while. beautiful advice, champ
Awesome. Welcome and thanks.
This was very informative, thanks coach.
with awareness and composure... is there not a split second where you can see the "rush" coming and throw something before it? I feel like Gervonta is really good at this... Even with your front kick it becomes a timing thing too no?