UFC Fighter Stephen Thompson Breaks Down Martial Arts Scenes from Movies | GQ Sports

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  • UFC fighter and karate expert Stephen Thompson breaks down martial arts scenes from movies, including 'The Karate Kid,' 'Cobra Kai,' 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' 'The Matrix,' 'The Way of the Dragon,' 'The Art of Self-Defense,' 'Step Brothers,' 'Fighter in the Wind,' 'Beverly Hills Ninja' and 'Gorgeous.'
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  • @geovannyleonardo9658
    @geovannyleonardo9658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4341

    I never heard him say anything bad or mean to anyone. True class act

    • @LeeJCander
      @LeeJCander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      The GMF champion.

    • @T.Rex33
      @T.Rex33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      I believe someone actually had a NMF belt made for him.

    • @caliocampo7415
      @caliocampo7415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@T.Rex33 yep. ariel helwani handed him that belt

    • @BrokenTreeProd
      @BrokenTreeProd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      I met him through some mutual friends in the UFC and literally he's exactly like he is on camera. He even introduces himself as Stephen Thompson like I didn't already know who he was haha

    • @Sal3600
      @Sal3600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That title belongs to GSP.

  • @goodbick
    @goodbick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9767

    I wish they would have spliced in some clips of Wonderboy fighting so people who aren't familiar with him could see just how dangerous he is. Don't let the nice demeanor fool you, dude's a beast.

    • @TonyKalashnikov
      @TonyKalashnikov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +296

      Luckily its youtube and all they have to do is search 'Wonderboy highlights' in the search bar at the top

    • @juniorninetyy
      @juniorninetyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

      Probably a copyright issue.

    • @joshuavaldez8271
      @joshuavaldez8271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +366

      He's a straight killer and literally the nicest guy. Great comment. I'm glad there are people out there that know.

    • @omw2fyb363
      @omw2fyb363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Exactly what I was thinking, adding some of his side kicks or spinning back kicks

    • @itsurmombruh1391
      @itsurmombruh1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same bro wish they did

  • @NINJASPIKER101
    @NINJASPIKER101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2739

    This dude looks like he takes his opponent out for dinner after giving him brain damage

    • @minimanboy9350
      @minimanboy9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      true, he is one of the nicest fighters in the ufc rn

    • @Toste1212
      @Toste1212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Ariel halwani presented him with the NMF belt for the nicest fighter in the game after the BMF title was won

    • @theo4014
      @theo4014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Summed up Wonderboy perfectly

    • @theboltthrower8661
      @theboltthrower8661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@theo4014 The Wonderboy jokes are funnier than the "Tony Ferguson, the type of guy..." ones 😁😂

    • @2kmichaeljordan438
      @2kmichaeljordan438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@theboltthrower8661 you haven’t see good “tony” jokes then

  • @bennyblanco5555
    @bennyblanco5555 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    stephen just had a big win at almost 40 years old. Legend

    • @jdt8164
      @jdt8164 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      great fight

    • @bustybishop1753
      @bustybishop1753 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What a fight it was!!!

    • @squid6139
      @squid6139 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Still so quick!

    • @gunner799
      @gunner799 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who against?

    • @bustybishop1753
      @bustybishop1753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gunner799 Kevin holland

  • @kelsanggyudzhin2340
    @kelsanggyudzhin2340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4320

    I feel like even after he beat me up I'd still be like, "He seems like such a nice young man."

    • @matystig8580
      @matystig8580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +220

      ozayevable 1. He’s call wonderboy because in one of his first fight, after winning, his opponent (a really good fighter) said I wonder why I fought this boy. So the announcer called him wonderboy and the name sticked.
      2. He won the nicest mofo in ufc prize lol

    • @notrealpalmer
      @notrealpalmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ozayevable false.

    • @flowers.n.felonies
      @flowers.n.felonies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      ozayevable And after you get proven wrong you stop talking lol, typical

    • @TheSaltBoiCometh
      @TheSaltBoiCometh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      ozayevable his nickname is wonderboy also he is literally the nicest guy him and sage northcut

    • @SoyMarina
      @SoyMarina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @ozayevable Clearly you have no idea what you're talking about.

  • @Sh-cm7nu
    @Sh-cm7nu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1807

    "I've actually seen shins break in a fight"
    *traumatic anderson silva flashbacks*

    • @willolmeda228
      @willolmeda228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Just the shin? he broke the whole tibia and fibula lol

    • @gemacin3923
      @gemacin3923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      @@willolmeda228 holy shibula

    • @vancelor
      @vancelor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for giving me nightmares

    • @levity90
      @levity90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah.....yeah....*cringe*

    • @deaaaazz
      @deaaaazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude exactly

  • @steveo10861
    @steveo10861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +769

    Stephen Thompson is one of the most genuinely likeable people

  • @sweetporcupine56
    @sweetporcupine56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    You can tell this guy is the best karate teacher for kids. What a great role model.

    • @thetalantonx
      @thetalantonx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He's also a role model and inspiration for his peers while being a fun dude. You should check out his collabs with like Sensei Seth and Jesse Enkamp.

    • @manavbhalla2861
      @manavbhalla2861 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He is an equally good teacher for adults I’m sure

    • @thetalantonx
      @thetalantonx ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@manavbhalla2861 He is, and for his peers (other teachers/sensei). Watch any of his collabs with Sensei Seth, Icy Mike, or Jesse Enkamp.

  • @m0thdm
    @m0thdm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1623

    Stephen T. is the type of guy to open the cage door for his opponent.

    • @breadman4931
      @breadman4931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂

    • @whosman817
      @whosman817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Facts 😂😂😂

    • @Goated107
      @Goated107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Then he knocks them out 10 minutes later.

    • @FullMetalPJs
      @FullMetalPJs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude have you watched ufc or any combat sport? He's the guy who fights.

    • @serge470
      @serge470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Says who??

  • @TheMrFaceslasher
    @TheMrFaceslasher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2252

    This was almost 30 minutes of Wonderboy talking and yet I want more

    • @ryanliu6694
      @ryanliu6694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      TheMrFaceslasher he uploaded a tornado kick tutorial today

    • @darthdj31
      @darthdj31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He streamed watching his ufc fights on Twitch

    • @jleos0095
      @jleos0095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right!?

    • @nicholaslopez6384
      @nicholaslopez6384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderboy tell me the secrets to your power

    • @matthewplaysgames4752
      @matthewplaysgames4752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He just did a new MMA/movie breakdown like this one for the TH-cam channel "MMA On Point".

  • @OnePrideRideOrDie
    @OnePrideRideOrDie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    For those of you that haven’t seen wonderboy in the octagon, understand that he is the single best karate practitioner in mma worldwide, an absolute master

    • @mr.brightside7496
      @mr.brightside7496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love WB but that title belongs to GSP

    • @OnePrideRideOrDie
      @OnePrideRideOrDie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@mr.brightside7496 He's retired so hes not really "in mma". Either way i see ur point tho

    • @mr.brightside7496
      @mr.brightside7496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@OnePrideRideOrDie if we're talking about fighters currently active, Lyoto Machida easily takes that spot followed closely by WB. But the Goat karate practitioner in mma would be GSP

    • @dr.doppeldecker3832
      @dr.doppeldecker3832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I would argue Lyoto Machida is the best karate practitioner in MMA. Not only was he UFC champion, his record is also way more impressive.

    • @marcos0055101
      @marcos0055101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Machida is the most accomplished karate fighter.
      GSP was more of a grappler than anything else.

  • @mooaea7323
    @mooaea7323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    12:46 "I've actually seen shins BREAK"
    Cries in Anderson Silva

    • @BargedIn
      @BargedIn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      And now Chris Weidman 😱

    • @rishyamarnath1791
      @rishyamarnath1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@BargedIn who happens to be wonderboy's brother in law.

    • @BH-zv1mn
      @BH-zv1mn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And now Conor McGregor

    • @elisa.r.g
      @elisa.r.g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BH-zv1mn oof

    • @ayanzakwansyed1747
      @ayanzakwansyed1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cries in mcregor

  • @TheyLoveDNo
    @TheyLoveDNo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3419

    “that is why your shins have to be conditioned”
    does this mean our scooters were just training us as young kids

    • @idonthaveaname4911
      @idonthaveaname4911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

      I guess anderson never got any scooters

    • @isaacyeon6334
      @isaacyeon6334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Relatable

    • @pvp214
      @pvp214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lol u need more likes

    • @The_Default_User
      @The_Default_User 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Dam that was a different kind of pain

    • @LC-ik3we
      @LC-ik3we 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      The scooters actually did condition my shins back in the day for this

  • @WonderboyMMA
    @WonderboyMMA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21196

    LET"S GOOOOOO!!! 👊👊👊

    • @radityahanantha5206
      @radityahanantha5206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      Champ 💪💪💪

    • @KingCreamP
      @KingCreamP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      ❤ we love you, wonderboy! S/O to your technique videos, we really appreciate them

    • @jashardwallington
      @jashardwallington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Your a tru martial artist i agreed with everything u said

    • @pfitz9346
      @pfitz9346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Undefeated holder of the NMF belt.

    • @cesarreyes809
      @cesarreyes809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I liked soon as I saw you

  • @telecastersRthebest
    @telecastersRthebest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    That fight scene in Gorgeous between Jackie Chan and Brad Allan looks phenomenal. Brad was part of Jackie’s stunt crew and was also a supervising stunt coordinator in Shang Chi. RIP Brad Allan.

  • @dcamron46
    @dcamron46 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Back watching this after Thompson’s win…great fighter and all around dude!

  • @p.haugen7565
    @p.haugen7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    Stephen Thompson's the type of guy who conditions his politeness

    • @grandmastersreaction1267
      @grandmastersreaction1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Best comment

    • @th3_p4nda71
      @th3_p4nda71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @JAMMYGMERUK
      @JAMMYGMERUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I see MMA World comment section has joined the chat 😂

    • @p.haugen7565
      @p.haugen7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JAMMYGMERUK takes one to know one 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

    • @Nick1Nintendo
      @Nick1Nintendo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      best comment.

  • @ma.clarisahilario5050
    @ma.clarisahilario5050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2194

    Things to love about this breakdown:
    - very detailed analysis
    - fun side comments to balance it out
    - very educating to people who want to pursue martial arts
    AND...
    - "i wish i could jump that high... and in slow motion" with full-on fanboy face

    • @blockay152
      @blockay152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i love this.

    • @rioshin8209
      @rioshin8209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @plaguelock see the whole video you dumbass

    • @MsKeylas
      @MsKeylas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @plaguelock so WHAT exactly in his advices was unrealistic asshat? his advice to keep opponents in front of you so you wouldn't get blindsided? oк doing different things so that opponent would not be able to predict what you are doing? or advice of building muscle strength or muscle memory so you wouldn't waste precious time in the fight thinking HOW exactly are you going to block instead of blocking? WHAT was unrealistic in any of that knucklehead?

    • @30noir
      @30noir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      educational.

    • @svrtex767
      @svrtex767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @bojo perez I think you are missing the point. Stephen Thompson is trying to give out advices or tips on how to fight in real life, not following movies' fight scenes. Even Stephen, himself, agrees that these fights are unrealistic.

  • @genuinesaucy
    @genuinesaucy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I was taking karate when The Matrix came out. In a couple of weeks, the size of our class almost tripled. I also got lectured by my sensei for doing Neo's "bring it" taunt during a sparring match, lol

    • @FilmaticProductions
      @FilmaticProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Someone did that to me while sparring and I just punched his fingers LOL

  • @Glue88
    @Glue88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I’ve never heard someone explain fighting in such an understandable way. Great teacher.

  • @herrrexpenguin2629
    @herrrexpenguin2629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1425

    “Flying kicks were invented to knock samurai off of horse back” never before have I ever heard such a sentence which feels me with both fear and curiosity

    • @GriziDaWiz
      @GriziDaWiz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +247

      “These samurai on their horses, how can we beat them???!?!???”
      “Lol, just kick them.”

    • @bluebehir
      @bluebehir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I was taught that it was practiced by the Hwarang dynasty (Korea, 10th Century), to knock the invading Japanese Samurai off their horses, and keep the fight on a level playing field.
      I can't find much to support this though.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwarang
      But if you think about how scary the timing has to be jump over a moving horse, and kick a guy with a sword in hand.... Fortunately, they didn't always have to start at ground level for the jump.

    • @renleo2836
      @renleo2836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Now that's either really high jumpers or some really short little horses...

    • @Jen-Yueh_Hu
      @Jen-Yueh_Hu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@renleo2836 They could be jumping off roofs doing some kind of shooting star missile drop kick.

    • @sipriano9829
      @sipriano9829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@renleo2836 Probably short horses, the breeding techniques weren't the same at the time, either that or it is false.

  • @gottatida911
    @gottatida911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1185

    14:36 Wall running "isn't realistic".
    Anthony Pettis: Hold my wheaties box...

    • @eazy1174
      @eazy1174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Loooool

    • @0wnij
      @0wnij 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      too soon bro

    • @jurmynicohen202
      @jurmynicohen202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I would actually like to see Pettis do a breakdown.

    • @notproductiveproductions3504
      @notproductiveproductions3504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gotta Tida Anthony Pettis: kicks off a wall run
      The fight: still goes to decision

    • @lilsnugglymane8910
      @lilsnugglymane8910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      23:09 is basically how wonderboy vs pettis went down

  • @PanzerMold
    @PanzerMold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He has to be one of the most genuine people I've seen in front of a camera. What you see is what you get.
    Golden Retriever.

  • @hardcorelevelingwarrior233
    @hardcorelevelingwarrior233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    We found the perfect Johnny Cage actor

    • @waaaweee6934
      @waaaweee6934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      omg .......... im in!!

    • @danielcooke3732
      @danielcooke3732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I like him he's cool he knows UI
      Likes karate kid
      Cobra Kai
      The Matrix
      Star Wars
      Ip Man
      Jackie Chan
      DragonBall Super
      Mortal Kombat

    • @CrippledMerc
      @CrippledMerc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don’t know if he can convincingly play a fighter like Johnny Cage who’s that full of himself. If he can then he’d be perfect.

    • @unmessable12
      @unmessable12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His sidekick literally looks like Johnny Cage's

  • @omw2fyb363
    @omw2fyb363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    I highly advise anyone that doesn’t know him to watch his highlight reel, he’s badass

    • @itsurmombruh1391
      @itsurmombruh1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      OMW2FYB they should’ve added clips to show people how much of a beast he is

    • @omw2fyb363
      @omw2fyb363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      itsurmombruh ikr people gonna sleep on him 😂

    • @TheLucieFurr
      @TheLucieFurr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Chances are if you clicked this, or have interest in Martial Arts, You would know who WonderBoy is.

    • @itsurmombruh1391
      @itsurmombruh1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      TheLucieFurr Not everyone with interest in Martial Arts knows who Wonderboy is

    • @tomr6866
      @tomr6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially the end of his Anthony Pettis fight :)

  • @jojuca92
    @jojuca92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    Stephen Wonderboy Thompson : "Everybody can be a sensei, I mean your mom and dad are sensei"
    Michel Chiesa: "DON'T YOU TALK ABOUT MY MOM !!!"

  • @Weeping-Angel
    @Weeping-Angel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    23:10 RIP Brad Allan. He was truly an inspiration. He was amazing 😔

  • @DatBikerDude
    @DatBikerDude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Awesome guy, sad to see him lose to brother Belal

    • @minH-pj9jp
      @minH-pj9jp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not sad though

  • @Nick-lu1bx
    @Nick-lu1bx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1090

    37-0 as an amateur kickboxer. 58-0 as a professional kickboxer. 15-4-1 in MMA. Thompson is LEEEGIT

    • @commentconnoisseur1001
      @commentconnoisseur1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      Bad decision vs Till and unlucky vs Pettis too.

    • @osmanceylan
      @osmanceylan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      @@commentconnoisseur1001 And two controversial Woodley fights lol

    • @commentconnoisseur1001
      @commentconnoisseur1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@osmanceylan imo he won the first one, drew the second. Not that I'm salty, especially the second one - people don't care about a robbery when all they took was sandpaper. Matt Brown dominated him though.

    • @TechnicalDickov
      @TechnicalDickov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@commentconnoisseur1001 I love Thompson, but Till was a clear winner in that fight

    • @stormrevenant
      @stormrevenant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      58-0 in regional tournaments in Georgia. He never competed in Glory, K1 or any of the top Kickboxing orgs, never fought any of the top Kickboxers in his weightclass.
      One of the best WW MMA fighters, but overrated as a Kickboxers.

  • @gabrielsapp7262
    @gabrielsapp7262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3126

    I love that he referred to process of emptying your mind as "ultra instinct"...Whis would be proud

    • @heiko1990
      @heiko1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I thought the same 😅

    • @dustinhoffmann7338
      @dustinhoffmann7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Trueee

    • @edwardperez3535
      @edwardperez3535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I’m a fan now

    • @Meteo_sauce
      @Meteo_sauce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      its Japanese direct translation for "fast instinct" or "super instincts".

    • @indusharma2058
      @indusharma2058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love chi chi

  • @robdobson5056
    @robdobson5056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    He seems like a super nice guy. Really eloquent! I can see why he’s so respected in MMA.

  • @dazem8
    @dazem8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I could listen to him talk all day. has very pleasant voice. he also explains things well. I bet he's an awesome teacher.

  • @Splackavellie85
    @Splackavellie85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +803

    Stephen Thompson reacting to movie scenes: “Can you pause it please?”
    Jocko Willink reacting to movie scenes: “FREEZE THAT FRAME!”

    • @user-ng5ol9dl8f
      @user-ng5ol9dl8f 4 ปีที่แล้ว +231

      Tony Ferguson reacting to movies
      "Hold on I'm watching brother"

    • @Splackavellie85
      @Splackavellie85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Jason C Tony will never get invited to do one of these, because he can’t string two coherent sentences together

    • @Michael-cg4un
      @Michael-cg4un 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-ng5ol9dl8f 🤣

    • @discipleaj
      @discipleaj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@user-ng5ol9dl8f Tony Ferguson the kind of guy to fast forward the movie fight scenes to show it's not as fast as him.

    • @MAUROtele
      @MAUROtele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@user-ng5ol9dl8f tony ferguson is the type of guy to watch the whole movie in silence before commenting on it

  • @hiyapow
    @hiyapow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    Stephen Thompson is the perfect MMA role model for the young ones interested in MMA. And just a likable dude.

    • @z6ch93
      @z6ch93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      hiyapow easily the kindest and most respectful fighter

    • @penayecyrille9405
      @penayecyrille9405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@z6ch93 he is the nmf

    • @dakotajohnson5009
      @dakotajohnson5009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Him and GSP

    • @LtTrog
      @LtTrog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and an fuckin ninja in the ring

    • @thispandaispurple
      @thispandaispurple 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GSP ENTERS THE ROOM

  • @saintmayhem9873
    @saintmayhem9873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    My sensei when I was younger told me after I received my first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, "Congratulations, now your education can truly begin."

    • @N3onDr1v3
      @N3onDr1v3 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A grandmaster uses to put it to us
      Colour belts are learning letters
      Blackbelt to iv dan is learning words and v and above is writing poems and stories
      He also said that you only know you really wanna do tkd after iv dan 😂

  • @JayWest14
    @JayWest14 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love how he talked about the honor system and during his fight with Kevin Holland, Kevin let him get back up and continue the striking match.

  • @chiragshukla3910
    @chiragshukla3910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2724

    Wonderboy: * Literally knocks the daylights out of people like a cold blooded assassin *
    Also Wonderboy: "Why you gotta be so mean man, this guy's so mean."

    • @lunacraftcrochet
      @lunacraftcrochet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      LOL. My brother talks about him a lot, but this is the first time i actually watched him do anything so i was like 'he's so wholesome and nice' then my bro gave me a clip of him fighting and i'm like 'all men do is lie'

    • @nickyn1083
      @nickyn1083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@ontheweed the fact that you can’t see that she’s making a joke is worrying... your logic is honestly comical.

    • @ontheweed
      @ontheweed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nickyn1083 jokes need to be funny to be considered a joke.

    • @dangerousshoes
      @dangerousshoes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@ontheweed
      That statement is not even remotely true.

    • @samuelleahy4780
      @samuelleahy4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Wonderboy is arguably the nicest guy in the UFC. Followed only by Stipe.

  • @linuen34
    @linuen34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2171

    This man, who's a UFC fighter, with body parts that could be considered as deadly weapons, wheeze-laughing at the term "peepee strike" is certainly something. lol

    • @-Macx
      @-Macx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      NUWAN Sampath LoL all of those fighters you named would whoop any monk lmfao

    • @1987nanang
      @1987nanang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@nuwansampath7348 You watch too much kungfu movies.

    • @1987nanang
      @1987nanang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@nuwansampath7348 Martial Art world is vast bro. Maybe you understand a lot about shaolin. But claiming they are the best style is kinda rash.

    • @tsfromtx
      @tsfromtx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The best fighters are the ones who know just enough about a lot of fighting styles, no one style is better because there's always someone who has honed their craft better than someone else

    • @hollyperrin7353
      @hollyperrin7353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right! Could've called it something else... the junk punk?

  • @favidcooljay4862
    @favidcooljay4862 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderboy is the definition of " don't take my kindness for weakness" frfr

  • @apiwatphokanchai8537
    @apiwatphokanchai8537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Everything about this man is highly addictive…..his shape, face, voice, body language, personality ..literary I’m addicted to him

  • @Tifsa123
    @Tifsa123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1518

    No fucin way Finally Wonderboy is getting mainstream attention

    • @KSXIYo
      @KSXIYo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      cause Dana isnt giving him any

    • @rorybray7356
      @rorybray7356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      How good! He seems like the most genuine, loveable guy. Hope we get to see even more of him in mainstream stuff.

    • @shatner99
      @shatner99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tipping point, M.G.

    • @benjaminlamptey1867
      @benjaminlamptey1867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@KSXIYo *NMF title belt has entered the chat*

    • @abhinavchauhan7864
      @abhinavchauhan7864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      forget stephan Thompson. Finally MMA IS GETTING MEANSTREAM ATTENTION

  • @911shan
    @911shan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    Just in case people don't know Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson is a 5th degree blackbelt in Tetsuhin-Ryo Kempo, Black Belt in Jujutsu, Black Belt in American Kickboxing and currently either a Brown or Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jistu under Carlos Machado (Jiu-Jitsu World Champion). Prior to MMA he holds an undefeated Kickboxing record of 58 wins 0 losses and is a multi-time I.S.K.A, I.K.F, P.K.C, U.S.A.K.B.F Champion as well as a W.P.K.A and W.A.K.O champion. His MMA record is 15 wins 4 loses and fought Tyrone Woodley twice for the UFC Welterweight Title and is currently the #7 ranked Welterweight (170 pound division) contender in the world.

    • @shill4958
      @shill4958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Should be higher I want to see how he would do against colby or usman style

    • @noelnoni7310
      @noelnoni7310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@shill4958 He'd get smashed unfortunately. Randy Brown took him down with ease, I imagine Colby and Usman would do him worse and more boring

    • @pavannair6469
      @pavannair6469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@noelnoni7310 he should move to middleweight. Hes too big for welterweight. I wanna see how he does at middleweight

    • @noelnoni7310
      @noelnoni7310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@pavannair6469 He would do great at Middleweight. He would easily beat Whittaker again and I think he can outpoint Adesanya. He has more of a chance being a champ there imo

    • @pavannair6469
      @pavannair6469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noelnoni7310 he beat Whittaker? When?

  • @TheJohnRage
    @TheJohnRage ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brad Allen in "Gorgeous" against Jackie Chan, did the triple kick in the air -- which is what Keanu Reeves did in that scene in "The Matrix" but Keanu Reeves was on a wire to do that. It looked like Brad Allen did that for real with no wire -- that was one of the most impressive moves I've ever seen in a film.

  • @entr3_nou5
    @entr3_nou5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    “I’ve never seen someone get taken down by a...”
    *”peepee strike?”*

  • @johny3470
    @johny3470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Anyone who's not familiar, Thompson is universally accepted as one of the nicest if not the nicest man in MMA. The guy even has a NMF belt lol.

    • @therealzonfa6018
      @therealzonfa6018 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No he does not, there is no such thing as NMF belt.

    • @Runny117
      @Runny117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@therealzonfa6018 Ariel Helwani awarded Wonderboy the NMF belt on his show. No its not official, but the BMF belt isnt exactly official either. plus Wonderboy definitely is the NMF

    • @alwaysplay13
      @alwaysplay13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@therealzonfa6018 do you watch ANY combat sports?

    • @josephnissenson3252
      @josephnissenson3252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@therealzonfa6018 it was a joke belt handed out by ariel Helwani but it proves the guys point that he's regarded as the nicest fighter by the community

    • @therealzonfa6018
      @therealzonfa6018 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alwaysplay13 LOL

  • @mikeo.4924
    @mikeo.4924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    Next up: Audio Engineer breaks down the sound on GQ Sports videos.

    • @adepew
      @adepew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Seriously! All over da place!

    • @mikeh720
      @mikeh720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      thought my headphones were on the blink

    • @LievenDV
      @LievenDV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mikeh720 I was nuding my volume control and connector, thinking I had some malfunction going on :D

    • @RoxieMarquez_marroxeli
      @RoxieMarquez_marroxeli 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikeh720 me too, I thought my bluetooth buds were going out...

    • @mapuia_ralte
      @mapuia_ralte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      had me give my speaker a wtf look a couple of times

  • @EVEROSFP1
    @EVEROSFP1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Matrix fighting scenes are poetic . No need to explain as a real world situation. Fighter in the wind is an absolute must for those they love Action cinema. The guy who plays the Mas Oyama is really awesome.

  • @BartHartful
    @BartHartful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't follow MMA or fighters, but I looked this fellow up while watching this. He's the real deal. A beast in the ring.

  • @PS-qv7xv
    @PS-qv7xv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    He's like the Keanu Reeves of MMA - you can literally not say anything about the dude.

    • @mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437
      @mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      anything bad

    • @AndrewNiccol
      @AndrewNiccol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can't say anything bad about Reeves? How about "can't act"?

    • @brandonamezquita4501
      @brandonamezquita4501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AndrewNiccol Lol. I like John Wick, bu his bad acting is hard to miss.

    • @insanezombieman753
      @insanezombieman753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @bleach4711 he fits in with certain roles really well. You can say that for any actor really. Sure he doesn't have many high intensity acting in his movies but that doesn't mean what he's doing is easy. It's often the subtle stuff thats hard to pull off.

    • @steveguy3
      @steveguy3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@insanezombieman753 His dedication to the gun training and mma was actually pretty good, he's a legit shooter

  • @leannegalemarkwright9439
    @leannegalemarkwright9439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    This guy right here, absolute legend and the nicest guy in the biz.

  • @richarde1355
    @richarde1355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Dude, you have a new fan. Some amazing perspectives and comments, and your character came through on many. You were raised right. Nice to meet you, and well done.

  • @lalchungnungaralte9104
    @lalchungnungaralte9104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wonderboy: There's this thing we call ultra instinct
    Dragon ball fans: I knew it!!!

  • @Jay9966
    @Jay9966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1253

    Ultra Instinct, a level even the God of Destruction has yet to master

    • @elkiki809
      @elkiki809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      I came to the comments looking for this

    • @JustinVFlores
      @JustinVFlores 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      As soon as he said that I came straight to the comments to see if anyone mentioned DBS

    • @yek636
      @yek636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for the laughing!

    • @agarrikr2996
      @agarrikr2996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@JustinVFlores 😂😂😂 same

    • @nuwansampath7348
      @nuwansampath7348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i am ufc Fan and my favourite ufc fighters are Diaz brothers,GSP,JDS but to me Ufc fighters are Not Complete fighters in the world! i think shaolin kungfu is the Best fighting style in the world.i know they're not fighting in octagon and never will be but they can take out few fighter in same time becuse of Meditation.they have sharp Sense.i saw some person fighting dressed as shaolin Monk and that is gimmick not a real Monk.any way this is my opinion.

  • @sz7472
    @sz7472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Instead of him talking about how unrealistic things are
    I just learnt a whole lot instead

  • @FuckThis5134
    @FuckThis5134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Love what he says about belts! Black belt means you know the basics and can start to learn the advanced. NOT that you are a boss in the art.

  • @desfoley6335
    @desfoley6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this gentleman lay down some knowledge, you can tell he loves the fighting movies for what they are too. 10/10

  • @Stranger.
    @Stranger. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    this is the meanest he's ever been

    • @TLaw88
      @TLaw88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂

    • @grandmastersreaction1267
      @grandmastersreaction1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao

    • @Senorgrav
      @Senorgrav 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      If you see his life streams he says crazy things like “shoot” or “darn” . 😂😂

    • @soonerborn7603
      @soonerborn7603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If he keeps this up then he might lose that “Nicest Mofo” belt he won.

  • @michaelmcinerney5620
    @michaelmcinerney5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    When he mentioned he goes into a fight with a smile all I could imagine is someone trying to mug him and he just has a giant grin on his face as he beats them to the ground. It feels like something out of a horror movie.

    • @Luiszelada22
      @Luiszelada22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael McInerney horror COMEDY movie

  • @armasplaygrounds6355
    @armasplaygrounds6355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah, that last scene with Jackie is brilliant in so many ways.

  • @zanharris8697
    @zanharris8697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A few things that I find especially psychologically important that have and do help me out in competitive situations that Stephen Thompson mentioned are:
    1. Being confident in your ability and knowing that you are better than you sometimes feel
    and
    2. Having fun and not letting a fight get to you
    The second I start to doubt myself, I begin to perform worst and if I forget why I am competing against others (for fun) then I can get 'stuck in my own head.'

  • @sya286
    @sya286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    He’s so adorably nerdy about his skill. I love when experts talk about their craft!

    • @StewNWT
      @StewNWT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i know he's cute AF

    • @SWIMMERJD4
      @SWIMMERJD4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should meet him...or train with him for 3 years. It's an act. I truly think hes a good human but His Dad, Ray and him are MONEY HUNGRY. It was $140/month for mma workouts . Once he knocked out Stiggen it moved to over $300. I was already working as much as I could in highschool to pay for that...they didnt even take my monthly price because I had so much loyalty. It's sad really.

  • @romantra1311
    @romantra1311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1505

    “We call that Ultra Instinct”
    Goku has entered the chat.

    • @NicholasAndrewRice
      @NicholasAndrewRice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hahaha I wish I had more subscribers like you!😂😂😂

    • @josefflagler955
      @josefflagler955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Underrated comment +7.6k likes

    • @mmkaka1998
      @mmkaka1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I was literally searching for this comment 😂😂😂

    • @travelreview5962
      @travelreview5962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mmkaka1998 SAME

    • @ryanmoore7687
      @ryanmoore7687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      As soon as he said that the ultra instinct theme started playing in my head

  • @shawn576
    @shawn576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    New found respect for Bruce Lee. I didn't really consider that kind of detail in any of these TV or movie fights, but it's making a lot of sense when Steph explains the psychology of certain things.

  • @freedomfiction
    @freedomfiction ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The world needs many more Sensei like you Stephen Thompson. Big thumbs up.

  • @peppers515
    @peppers515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    He's one of the nicests dudes that could litterally kill you if he wanted.

    • @Groteskfull
      @Groteskfull 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Well, all of us could kill anyone if we wanted, really. I get what you're saying though. 😉

    • @arthurwolfgramm4823
      @arthurwolfgramm4823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not something we want to brag about

    • @christiandamore4284
      @christiandamore4284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Groteskfull Unless you have a powerful gun on you or are a large individual with a weapon he would murder you in the time it took you to type that sentence.

    • @adrnaline
      @adrnaline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@christiandamore4284 you missed the point

    • @espygaming5101
      @espygaming5101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@christiandamore4284 he didn't say he could kill Stephen he said anybody could kill another human. We dont and obviously shouldn't. but that was the point....

  • @ericrenediaz6670
    @ericrenediaz6670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    Stephen Thompson besides Lyoto Machida is a rare Ufc fighter. who can use traditional karate in mma. He’s been at the top 5 for the last five years in the welterweight division. Cool to see his insight.

    • @alwaysplay13
      @alwaysplay13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Honestly lyoto and wonderboy are in my opinion the best in karate...because as in most martial arts if you cant apply it practically then whats the point? Which is why alot of kung fu is left behind and honestly karate has been around for so long its almost associated with kung fu to most in the west in that they think its the whole "flow like water" thing

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't see any traditional karate. It's all karate point fighting. Traditional karate is a scam. Karate point fighting is somewhat real. I'd be a fan if he'd beat up all the fake masters like Xu Xiaodong.

    • @Reptar530
      @Reptar530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Michelle waterson

    • @DavidRFIT
      @DavidRFIT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Reptar530 she's hotter than thompson too

    • @badabing2302
      @badabing2302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      David RF lets not get crazy now

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderboy is a legend! So humble, respectful, classy guy, a true role model and what a martial artist should be 👏👏👏 Thanks for having him on GQ 😊

  • @sam432ful
    @sam432ful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this and Stephen Thompson, I love watching him geek out over fighting.

  • @ZombieRommel
    @ZombieRommel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    "Never do a flying kick."
    Fabricio Werdum didn't get the memo.

    • @hookoffthejab1
      @hookoffthejab1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or pettis

    • @jet2329
      @jet2329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ZombieRommel he doesn’t fear being on the ground so he can do flying shits

    • @fzoid3534
      @fzoid3534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hookoffthejab1 I 'm not sure if wallrun kicks are actually flighing kicks still one of the craziest KOs ever.

    • @loganokeefe3498
      @loganokeefe3498 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Travis brown did

  • @primolarhetorique9572
    @primolarhetorique9572 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, magnifique ! J'ai même pas vu le temps passer, tant c'était intéressant. Tu arrives toujours autant à nous immerger dans les les faits que tu rapportes ; c'est tellement intéressant. Merci pour cette vidéo.

  • @DiabolicalAngel
    @DiabolicalAngel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love his knowledge and enthusiasm. And what a lovely person to boot!

  • @r1chard077
    @r1chard077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    We need Wonderboy as an MMA analyst after his career. He’s like Tony Romo calling plays before they happen in the booth now.

    • @TRIIGGAVELLI
      @TRIIGGAVELLI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude, Romo is quickly becoming an announcing GOAT.

    • @blockay152
      @blockay152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Frankieare facts

  • @Jonas.A.Larsen
    @Jonas.A.Larsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    living proof that people who live to fight also can be smart,articulate and a through and through nice guy.
    Keep on doing what you do Mr.Thompson, its been an honour to follow your career throughout the years.

    • @silentlamb21
      @silentlamb21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In my experience so far, very few people that get to a decent level, let alone the proficiency of Mr. Thompson here, are the stereotypical "I just want to punch some people". You need lots of patience, good mental health and a tactical mind for competetive martial arts. He is pretty exceptional though :-) Also a good entertainer. Its fun listening to him talking.

    • @Jonas.A.Larsen
      @Jonas.A.Larsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@silentlamb21 Most of the elite level fighters out there that are on the level of Mr.Thompson dont come off good while speakin for longer periods, there are ofc exceptions but most of the high level fighters out there come off as Tito Ortiz,Roy Jones jr,Floyd Mayweather and etc.
      Nothing wrong with not being natural speakers, only wanted to give props to a guy that has the best of both worlds, something that is really rare.

  • @santiagoskyofficial7488
    @santiagoskyofficial7488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great segment. I learned a lot and he is such a great speaker. Very good at explaining but being entertaining.

  • @benjaminzaoui9683
    @benjaminzaoui9683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a stand up guy. You deserve all the press and exposure wonderboy!👍👊🙏

  • @Hrishiraj2003
    @Hrishiraj2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +874

    Bruce Lee is like infinite times faster than my Internet.

    • @supersandwich8967
      @supersandwich8967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Too broke

    • @IndianTelephone
      @IndianTelephone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So is Jackie!

    • @lee415crafter
      @lee415crafter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don’t know if you know but in enter the dragon they had to slow down some of the footage because Bruce lee moved so fast that it looked blurry

    • @milosstojanovic4623
      @milosstojanovic4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@lee415crafter HA, i knew that fact, cameras back then could not film his super fast strikes, Bruce was a beast of a man, if he would be young and alive today, he would hold title years and years in feature.

    • @srn306x
      @srn306x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Prem Koomr why don't you get yourself a brain?

  • @george2784
    @george2784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I love at 3:08 when one of the world's most dangerous MMA fighters says "peepee strike" and giggles.

  • @alyours2889
    @alyours2889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderboy is like an historian, I could sit down and listen to you all day buddy,
    favorite tidbit of knowledge in this was how the color of the belts came to be...
    ...sweat turning it to yellow and eventually to black...that was so cool to learn!

  • @kelseycorrell1312
    @kelseycorrell1312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always good to see you Wonderboy...most deserving fighter in the UFC. class discipline ability ethics always a fan!

  • @robjef622
    @robjef622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    15:33 "We call that Ultra Instinct".
    *_Goku has entered the chat._*

    • @fl260
      @fl260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He's actually a huge Dragon Ball fan!

    • @robjef622
      @robjef622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@fl260 Why am I not surprised? Lol.

    • @Mharriscreations
      @Mharriscreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @TheOriginal GGHarasser Actually surprisingly, it's starting to gain traction and you'll see some commentators, even in Boxing referring to it as Ultra Instinct...Because a lot of the fighters are also anime/manga or comics nerds and started calling it that so some commentators are also starting to use the term too.

    • @smashbro5
      @smashbro5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @TheOriginal GGHarasser Ok good to know haha. I was sure he was going to mention Dragon Ball but then he didn't and I was like wait, it's a real thing?

    • @BeirneHenry
      @BeirneHenry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mharriscreations I learned it as "flow state" in sport psych. Seems to be the fighters equivalent.

  • @ArunRaj-zz2xy
    @ArunRaj-zz2xy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1250

    15:30 "We call it ultra instinct"
    my weeb mind: WOOOOOAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

    • @goldxphoenix98
      @goldxphoenix98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Lmaooo same i heard that and was like “wut”

    • @AndyPalamara
      @AndyPalamara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      That's why they called it "Ultra Instinct" in the english version. The original version it's called Migatte no Gokui which means something like "The Selfish Doctrine"

    • @swingro2011
      @swingro2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didn't think that he would be shocked by that scene:) I guess some things are too hardcore even for a UFC fighter.

    • @bongfulgencio2046
      @bongfulgencio2046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      for REAL??? Wow! as in just wow

    • @nilzoncordon6801
      @nilzoncordon6801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

  • @Tsuneeth01
    @Tsuneeth01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was very informative. Thank you Wonderboy ❤

  • @midoribushi5331
    @midoribushi5331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I studied tae kwon do when I was younger, and before I did I used to try and do stunts on my big bro's bmx bike and fail. So many injuries but I guess it did condition me to take more than I'd otherwise been able to. Thanks for this breakdown I feel like I learned something, which is awesome. Stay safe ya'll and keep on fighting the good fight!

  • @TheElkEnigma
    @TheElkEnigma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    This guy taught me karate back when I was like 8. Cool dude.

    • @rp6699
      @rp6699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      lucky you

    • @yssel7479
      @yssel7479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm jealous. He is one of my favorite MMA fighter.

    • @ParanormalEncyclopedia
      @ParanormalEncyclopedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He seems like he'd be a really good sensei and yeah like a cool down to earth guy.

    • @TheElkEnigma
      @TheElkEnigma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Paranormal Encyclopedia yeah seriously. It’s honestly kind of disappointing that I was so young. Feels like a wasted opportunity I could’ve utilized if I had been older.

    • @ParanormalEncyclopedia
      @ParanormalEncyclopedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheElkEnigma I can imagine

  • @eldritchassistant1067
    @eldritchassistant1067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    18:07 "For one, that's Darth Maul."
    He is the chosen one.

    • @richardclarke3924
      @richardclarke3924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It wasn’t Darth Maul, he’s played by Ray Park.

    • @solvemproblerstudios5889
      @solvemproblerstudios5889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard Clarke And who plays Darth Maul??? Bingo. If you’ve seen Ray’s Instagram, you know he sees himself as Darth Maul lol

    • @cruzedwin53
      @cruzedwin53 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@solvemproblerstudios5889 facts. saw an interviewsnippet where he corrected the person to call him maul

    • @solvemproblerstudios5889
      @solvemproblerstudios5889 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Edwin Cruz Yeah. He’s REALLY adamant about it sometimes lol.

    • @UnkleRiceYo
      @UnkleRiceYo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh I'm not understanding this woosh either lol, it's clearly not Ray Park

  • @TomsLife9
    @TomsLife9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome stuff. I want to see a Part 2 with The Raid Redemption, amazing fight scenes

  • @jamesespinosa7995
    @jamesespinosa7995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks wonder boy ! Very informative!

  • @XxKillealonarexX
    @XxKillealonarexX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    People wouldn’t know he broke both his hands winning his last fight, such a nice guy

    • @pietroferraz710
      @pietroferraz710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      XxKillealonarexX cause Luque’s chin is made of steel. Even Mike Perry with his power punches couldn’t knock him out l. Props to wonder boy.

  • @gian2547
    @gian2547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    The sound guy let this down big time, use one mic and quit switching between the mics of each camera pls

    • @TheFreshCookies0
      @TheFreshCookies0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Good ear. I agree.

    • @diciannove1100
      @diciannove1100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Don't be angry at Kevin James. He just started out. Switching careers like switching mics on this video is hard. Most probably its the editors mistake.

    • @biohazard724
      @biohazard724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Got Wonderboy speaking in *BOLD FONT* every few minutes

    • @BeirneHenry
      @BeirneHenry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      oh phew, you heard it to. I thought my headphones were starting to play up

    • @THEJMAROCK91
      @THEJMAROCK91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I was wondering why they change mic all the time now I understand what happened

  • @Skrtmayo
    @Skrtmayo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could hear Stephen talk about martial arts all day. Such a calm and nice voice

  • @courtneystarks8901
    @courtneystarks8901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Plus he has an awesome family to back him up!!

  • @buckfuttler2877
    @buckfuttler2877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    Wonderboy is the MAN! i so hope he gets ONE more shot at the title!

    • @urmomseffect
      @urmomseffect 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buck Futtler new champ, so it’s possible

    • @AtlasTurner
      @AtlasTurner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@urmomseffect Usman is a better match-up for wonderboy too imo

    • @sharinganjaman9699
      @sharinganjaman9699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usman is a nightmare matchup for him what do you mean lol

    • @buckfuttler2877
      @buckfuttler2877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sharinganjaman9699 Counter strikers as good as WB are a nightmare for Usman too. something that Woodley and Colby arent.

    • @keithprater2011
      @keithprater2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderboy is garbage, Usman would end his career

  • @shaynethechangingman322
    @shaynethechangingman322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    12:46 "I've seen shins break" In case anyone wasn't aware, Stephen's own brother-in-law (Chris Weidman) broke Anderson Silva's leg BY BLOCKING IT WITH HIS OWN LEG

    • @youngybhoy1988
      @youngybhoy1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Never knew weidman was his brother in law

    • @will1926
      @will1926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Mark Young neither did I lol

    • @well_as_an_expert_id_say
      @well_as_an_expert_id_say 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You learn something new every day. Thanks mane.

    • @noahbleckner4931
      @noahbleckner4931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah what I didn’t know that he’s his brother in law

    • @gnbman
      @gnbman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That moment was both awe-inspiring and very hard to watch.

  • @senorcorente
    @senorcorente 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "I've seen shins break in a fight"
    Anderson Silva has left the chat.

    • @reubenlsk
      @reubenlsk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      chris weidman enters the chat

  • @gunnyhatfield2459
    @gunnyhatfield2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch these videos all day, they are just so interesting.

  • @oi-yeah-nah-mate7731
    @oi-yeah-nah-mate7731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This man is the coolest. One of the toughest people you’ll ever see, handsome and humble.

  • @aitormartinezpons2321
    @aitormartinezpons2321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    - Stephen: Talks about Ultra Instinct being a real thing in martial arts.
    - Me: "So you are saying there is a chance"

    • @groundloss
      @groundloss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Its like "the zone" athletes describe when they are at high potential.
      When running, I sometimes got to a point at which I felt like I could go on forever at an ever increasing speed. If this is considered "the zone" or just high adrenaline or whatever - it just feels good and you see different results when all pain turns into fun.

    • @aitormartinezpons2321
      @aitormartinezpons2321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@groundloss Yeah, I think I know what you mean. As an asthmatic person when I started running it was hard to run for long periods of time without catching breath. However, one day I pushed myself to keep going and felt this surge of energy that allowed me to finish with a pretty good time for a newbie

    • @azminek7154
      @azminek7154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@groundloss Wait, THAT was the zone? So I was in the zone once?

    • @dabigd9109
      @dabigd9109 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      groundloss I don’t run as much as I did when I was a teen but when I hit the gym I run for 10-15 minutes and sometimes I feel that UI hit and I add more minutes.

  • @tofnbad
    @tofnbad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good break down and very well spoken

  • @davidlilly1000
    @davidlilly1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I always come out to Tenacious D 'Wonderboy' which is a quality song." I LOVE that song.

  • @Dyre_Wolf
    @Dyre_Wolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    There’s something almost hilarious about one of the friendliest, most charismatic guest experts also being one of the ones to have kicked some of the most asses.