The mini preview when you hover over the thumbnail ruined the Sweet T surprise unfortunately. Great video as always, keep up the great work and best of luck on your UFC belt endeavors!!
Enrolling my son at this school has been the best thing I've done for him so far. He has autism and was very reclusive and unsociable. Stephen is EXCELLENT with kids and my son actually interacts with him, the other instructors, and children. Something he really hasn't done before. Great people with great values.
If your an elite striker with no wrestling or jitsu, you need to have the best takedown defense that you can possibly have. The sport has evolved so much. Everybody is good at everything.
But still a wrestler or jiu Jitsu guy can't strike like a boxer or striker can't be a high skilled jiu Jitsu guy gsp is the best all rounder I have ever seen
@@k__u4598 completely agree. As he says, he is the "most Efficient" he has more tools than his opponents. Khabib is up there, but GSP fought the best on a regular basis. Sure 29-0 looks better, but GSP Avenged his few losses and put that to bed real quicc. 💯✌️
@@thehighcommunity247 gsp was facing everyone that was thrown into his way also he faced almost all types of fighters who most were roided up at the time like johny Hendricks also faced bigger opponents like Mike bisping too sure 29-0 is somewhat impressive but gsp was facing best guys since beginning
@@marcusmvpgoat1236 izzy has way longer arms than the people he fights. If he was not so skinny he would be a light heavyweight same with Jones would be a heavy weight. Vs Jan he could not even handle his boxing and my assumption is because he can not rely on his reach.
You think he doesn’t know how to defend takedowns himself fighters are not giving away anything there opponents don’t know when there doing technique videos just stuff to help people get better like us watching
This is a video on basic takedown defense and you think who was the best fighter in the world at that point doesn’t know the tactics? Some people man 🤦♂️
Very informative. As a striker myself I find myself getting taken down a lot in sparring so most definitely taking this and working on it! Thanks WB and Sweet T.
Perfect! I am currently in Fight Camp 4 weeks out as of this comment. My opponent is a former Greco National Champion so I have really been focused on takedown defense. Although I am a 262lb heavyweight I have spent the last 6 years focused on footwork, distance control, angles, and strike variety. You, Wonderboy, are someone I draw heavily from with my striking style. Thank you for making the videos and your timing couldn’t be better on this one. Much love and respect. 👊💪
The undertook is really the preferred control position. So many counters to an over hook.. i love you WB, but I encourage you to spend some time training with DC. It would be the difference you need.
Hey brother!! I had my MMA debut March 5th and won by knockout in the second round and I based my whole camp off of these videos!! Figured you would like to hear your videos freaking rock!! Give my dude a title shot!! 👊👊
I lower my hips aka center of gravity then either strike or elbow the neck repeatedly while using footwork to prevent that but i look forward to your series. Would be interesting if you including a 10 second fight example before or after the lesson plan
training with a former 185 champ brother in law in Weidman definitely helped Wonderboy be prepared and match the physicality of grapplers at 170. I was really looking forward to how he'll be able to negate Kamaru's smothering style.
Love the content haven’t had the money to train at a gym however your videos have helped me train even better at my home! Thanks and keep up the good work ❤️
I'm so proud to be born on 11 February the same day and month wonderboy boy and petr yan were born. I hope wonderboy fights for the title soon and wins the belt
As he steps in and has the underhooks just hit em with the left up elbow, basically either the ordinary elbow or and uppercut but uppercut with your elbow. Fight experience.
I got to meet your dad last weekend at the Showcase MMA event. Our fighters were warming up together backstage. Got kinda giddy. We prayed together and we got a picture together. It was cool 😎
Dude I love your channel and pretty much tailored all my karate kickboxing to have elements of your style along with some benny the jet and a sprinkle of low kick goodness. I need to know tho, do you do road work? Or do you think its better to use the assault bike? I wanna make sure my cardio is in tip top shape before I take this more seriously. Thanks again for the videos Wonderboy, they help a ton
Just wanna say your my favorite fighter in the division wish I could get some training in with you brotha I hopefully have my first fight February 5th 2022 hoping all is well with you and the family hope y’all have a blessed one
Be honest....who saw Sweet T before he said anything?! 🤣😂
I thought it was Jon Jones
As soon as you said that you were going to announce somebody, I knew it was going to be Sweet T
Loved the Sweet T intro hahahaha
I thought he was gonna be hanging from above you TBH🤷🏻♀️
The mini preview when you hover over the thumbnail ruined the Sweet T surprise unfortunately. Great video as always, keep up the great work and best of luck on your UFC belt endeavors!!
Enrolling my son at this school has been the best thing I've done for him so far. He has autism and was very reclusive and unsociable. Stephen is EXCELLENT with kids and my son actually interacts with him, the other instructors, and children. Something he really hasn't done before. Great people with great values.
That's excellent to hear 🥳🥳🥳
Now when the bullies attack your son can side kick them in the face
That's amazing man, thanks for sharing and here's to you and your fam staying strong!
@@sideeggunnecessary nothing shuts up a bully like a well timed axe kick
So glad to hear that! Martial arts can improve life so much!
Kevin Holland watching this stupendously
Clairly this video was made for him
came here to say this lmao
He & Jorge should really watch his stuff but you have to train it with timing.
While talking during the whole vid!
@George Washington 😁
Sweet t entrance was just re creating the incident of Jon jones hiding under cage during usada test 😂😂😂
Stephen is such a nice guy he even teaches the opponents his tips
Remember when max holloway teach ortega how to block in the middle of the beatdown?
@@greedisbad9890 lol true
lol, he has too many weapons to think about just one.
Glad to hear Sweet T was safe from USADA 🤣😂
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson vs. Leon "Basic" Edwards....LET'S GOOOOO....
sweet t had mastered the art of staying so incredibly still he had become invisible
He is drax from guardians of the galaxy
Is that from The movie Beverley hills ninja?! Lmao
Even when eating a Zarg Nut.
Was a clean entrance from Sweet T though can't deny that
If your an elite striker with no wrestling or jitsu, you need to have the best takedown defense that you can possibly have. The sport has evolved so much. Everybody is good at everything.
anti wrestling = leg locks
But still a wrestler or jiu Jitsu guy can't strike like a boxer or striker can't be a high skilled jiu Jitsu guy gsp is the best all rounder I have ever seen
@@k__u4598 completely agree. As he says, he is the "most Efficient" he has more tools than his opponents. Khabib is up there, but GSP fought the best on a regular basis. Sure 29-0 looks better, but GSP Avenged his few losses and put that to bed real quicc. 💯✌️
@@thehighcommunity247 gsp was facing everyone that was thrown into his way also he faced almost all types of fighters who most were roided up at the time like johny Hendricks also faced bigger opponents like Mike bisping too sure 29-0 is somewhat impressive but gsp was facing best guys since beginning
@@k__u4598 Yeah GSP has a better resume than Khabib.
Get this man a belt💪🏾❤️
As a wrestler your techniques really helped
i would love to see a sparring session between WB and Izzy!
Imagine just hand signs between throwing 1 or 2 shots then each backing up/circling off and having inner monologues or flashbacks to training
The 2 best strikers in the entire UFC. Would be very interesting to watch.
@@19jtown izzy is way better than wonderboy
@@19jtown wow u know Izzy personally?
@@marcusmvpgoat1236 izzy has way longer arms than the people he fights. If he was not so skinny he would be a light heavyweight same with Jones would be a heavy weight. Vs Jan he could not even handle his boxing and my assumption is because he can not rely on his reach.
Wonderboy your on fire right now
Im sure Ufc is gonna be forced to give the title to the shot you deserve😎
Finally! Wrestling advice! Love this. Thanks WB 🙏
Could you include in this series some defence against Dana White trying to take down the illegal streams! Thanks for the tips Wonderboy
For that you need to seek Khabib ' The Ill-Eagle streamer' Nurmagomedov. He even streamed in front of Dana
Wonderboy definitely from the south 😂 he said let me get like 75 hunnid likes 😂😂
Don't give your tactics away WB... Kamaru's watching!
You think he doesn’t know how to defend takedowns himself fighters are not giving away anything there opponents don’t know when there doing technique videos just stuff to help people get better like us watching
This is a video on basic takedown defense and you think who was the best fighter in the world at that point doesn’t know the tactics? Some people man 🤦♂️
Let's just take a moment to appreciate Sweet T's roll form during his entrance. I mean straight legs, toes pointed, gut out. Incredibly well done.
I was overly impressed with Thompsons TDD vs Shavkat. Good Job Wonder Boy!
STEPHEN, AS A TEACHER YOU ARE SO GENEROUS WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!
Everytime I watch this man on youtube,he seems to to be ever improving!!!
Can't wait for the rest of the series. Nothing else really like this online anywhere. It's all defending takedowns in a grappling competition context
Who’s here after Wonderboy got taken down by Belal Muhammad 7 times?
Not everybody’s Bilel Mohammed
@@bennycrispin7703 Yeah I was not aware of how solid his wrestling was until his last couple fights
Wb still has an amazing takedown defense record
Stephen make sure you watch this video before ur next fight >:-)
Conor McGregor should really be paying close attention to this lesson. Thank you both very much for the info and upload. Amazing as always!
Why?
Why? Conor has great td defense, just bad cardio for his high pace
@@botondbakos5954 I was thinking the same thing lol, I think this guy is just trying to hate.
TT are THE best! Love ya, WB! 🥰
1:07 sweet T pulled a Jon Jones
Very informative. As a striker myself I find myself getting taken down a lot in sparring so most definitely taking this and working on it! Thanks WB and Sweet T.
Same literally all grappling I learn is specifically to get better at being on my feet/getting back to them.
Bro this is the best channel on TH-cam
Yo bro your an absolute Don,i love your energy.keep up the good work,these videos are informative and funny. D1 Chris
Perfect! I am currently in Fight Camp 4 weeks out as of this comment. My opponent is a former Greco National Champion so I have really been focused on takedown defense.
Although I am a 262lb heavyweight I have spent the last 6 years focused on footwork, distance control, angles, and strike variety. You, Wonderboy, are someone I draw heavily from with my striking style.
Thank you for making the videos and your timing couldn’t be better on this one. Much love and respect. 👊💪
Good luck 👍
What happened bro? it's been over a year
Love this mans energies 🎉
Wonderboy needs his title shot!!!
I would love to see some off the fence take down defenses as will if possible! Love the video.
keep it up wonderboy! this series has done wonders for myself and im sure many others training MMA.
The undertook is really the preferred control position. So many counters to an over hook.. i love you WB, but I encourage you to spend some time training with DC. It would be the difference you need.
The NMF, the Legend, WONDERBOY!!!
Sweet t first one in the gym last one to leave gotta love the grind
Hey brother!! I had my MMA debut March 5th and won by knockout in the second round and I based my whole camp off of these videos!! Figured you would like to hear your videos freaking rock!! Give my dude a title shot!! 👊👊
this is lowkey great content, one of the best fighters just having fun and teaching stuff like a real pro, much love
Still in great shape my wonder boy... Love yah. God bless💘
Wonder boy helping the beginners!! Don’t worry Holland I’m sure you’ll improve from watching this!! You and suga still undefeated 💯💯💯
Great Content Wonderboy !!!
Yes wonderboy with the takedown defence! I'm so looking forward to Friday
Watching this after the Burns and Muhammad fights
yes, THIS is the content i live for
Gonna be one of my Favorite series yet Keep these Coming Please!!!
Good video wonder boy your one of my fav fighters of all time
Yes looking forward to this series of vids! Takedown defense! Yes to next week single leg
Haha nice toe pointage T!! 🤣
Nacho! cheeeeeese!!🔥💙
Thanks alot for your time sweet tee and wonderboy. Another amazing fight lesson. These videos really help out.
As a grappler, I watched this with the intent of countering everything Stephen taught here 😂 thanks Wonderboy!
Wonderboy deserves that title shot on the real
Wonderboy: SWEET T!!!!!!!
Sweet T under the ring: Whomst've summoned the almighty one?
let's go Wonderboy
Who’s here after his last fight 😂😂
Stephen thank you for your work 🙏 you are a very good guy and fighter 💪
-Italy
Another great Technique Tuesday!
How can I refuse such a Wonderful person when they ask me to drop a like and comment? Thanks for the insight on TD defense Mr. Thompson!
I lower my hips aka center of gravity then either strike or elbow the neck repeatedly while using footwork to prevent that but i look forward to your series. Would be interesting if you including a 10 second fight example before or after the lesson plan
Sweet T’s rollout is S tier
Petition for Sweet T to make his MMA Debut at 155 next year.
Always love seeing the wonder boy Kempo karate represent
Perfect technique on that shrimp, Sweet T. 1:13
I have learned a lot from these sessions.i practice them also..thanx coach
training with a former 185 champ brother in law in Weidman definitely helped Wonderboy be prepared and match the physicality of grapplers at 170.
I was really looking forward to how he'll be able to negate Kamaru's smothering style.
I love that I'm learning wrestling from wonderboy right now
The way Sweet T sold that punch @6:41 was epic! 🤣💯
Great video champ! Always an honor learning from you! ♥️🙏🏻
Wonderboy, thank you for your efforts.
love the intro! gets me hype every time
You should of watched this video before your last fight Steven 😂 I love you bro
Love your channel and watching these videos!
Men... much love and props to SWEET T!!! jajajaja
Love the content haven’t had the money to train at a gym however your videos have helped me train even better at my home! Thanks and keep up the good work ❤️
I'm so proud to be born on 11 February the same day and month wonderboy boy and petr yan were born. I hope wonderboy fights for the title soon and wins the belt
I don't even do martial arts (just a fan), but this is still cool to watch. Also this vid made me laugh, thanks dude.
As he steps in and has the underhooks just hit em with the left up elbow, basically either the ordinary elbow or and uppercut but uppercut with your elbow. Fight experience.
Tecnich tuesday Is my favourite tuesday to 😂😂👏🥋
I got to meet your dad last weekend at the Showcase MMA event. Our fighters were warming up together backstage. Got kinda giddy. We prayed together and we got a picture together. It was cool 😎
love the series! looking forward to the upcoming episode!
Stephen must be re watching this too
Dude I love your channel and pretty much tailored all my karate kickboxing to have elements of your style along with some benny the jet and a sprinkle of low kick goodness. I need to know tho, do you do road work? Or do you think its better to use the assault bike? I wanna make sure my cardio is in tip top shape before I take this more seriously. Thanks again for the videos Wonderboy, they help a ton
Simply outstanding my guy 👍👍
Thank you Wonderboy🙏👏
here from
Kentucky Ballistics, keep uploading good stuff!
Excellent content! Thanks for the info!
Where was this against Belal 🤣
Or Gilbert Burns lol
Thank you Mr Wonderboy :-)
Commenting for the algorithm champ! #2021 STRAP SEASON. We love you WB and we aren't giving up on you!
Hey Stephen can you make a video on the angles you use when you zigzag, and some good combinations with those movements?
Just wanna say your my favorite fighter in the division wish I could get some training in with you brotha I hopefully have my first fight February 5th 2022 hoping all is well with you and the family hope y’all have a blessed one
Sweet T doing his Jon Jones thing. Hidden under the ring 😆
The best takedown defence is masvidals flying knee... 😎
I really want cauliflower ear, so thank you sir! 😂
*“Do ya like that? Do you like that, Sweet Tea?”*
NooOoOoo
THx wonderboi, Ima Ned this For the Upcoming month, Thank U Brotha
I love the lesson of hiding in plain sight from sweet T
Who here after burns fight 😭
Take down defense.. Wonderboy vs Covington is coming.