Champ Gabriel Varga Explains His KO Liver Hook - Fighter Technique Breakdown |

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  • Gabriel Varga is a 6 time champion kick boxer and currently holds the Bellator Featherweight Belt. In this video he breaks down how he throws his most dangerous strike, his lead body hook. Everything is covered, from correct form, set ups, combinations and defense.
    Gabriel's Social Media: @GabrielVargaOfficial
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  • @TheModernMartialArtist
    @TheModernMartialArtist  4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Big thanks to Gabriel Varga for coming on the channel and showing a few of his trade secrets. He's a really fun, humble guy with an easy to understand teaching style. Everyone should check out his channel, it has a lot of great info! th-cam.com/channels/TlMUs5IIlBZQGkYMScUFyQ.html

    • @randomperson-cq6lb
      @randomperson-cq6lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loveur videos i am noobie boxer

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much for having me on the channel. 🙏

    • @randeldavisredforestchines7752
      @randeldavisredforestchines7752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good stuff there thanks crew!!!

    • @Ptrck
      @Ptrck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial excellent collab!!!!

    • @theblameboxing
      @theblameboxing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crawford breakdown long overdue gotta breakdown how he punches in between punches

  • @GabrielVargaOfficial
    @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    BODY BODY😈
    I love getting after the liver.
    Practice your body shots! They can change your fight game.

    • @Namesi
      @Namesi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      You're so well spoken! You've got a long career in coaching after you choose to hang up the gloves - thanks for all the advice! Cheers!

    • @HumbleCrow27
      @HumbleCrow27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Namesi Seriously.

    • @ddavis7338
      @ddavis7338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks this is awesome coming from an elite pro.

    • @t.m.t3215
      @t.m.t3215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks champ !

    • @MatthewAndReagan
      @MatthewAndReagan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, thanks for the trick, and taking time out of your day to show us. I’ll try and give my sparring partner a hard time with it

  • @polaris30000
    @polaris30000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    The way my coach explained it was throw a hook like you are a 14 year old girl slamming her bedroom door after an argument with her mom.

    • @ndyoyo1905
      @ndyoyo1905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wdym

    • @DV-cn7vb
      @DV-cn7vb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Accurate

    • @chefxhyrule242
      @chefxhyrule242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NDYoYo picture it

    • @Marc-zi4vg
      @Marc-zi4vg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      So snap your body back at the last moment so the full inertia of your body is on your fists?

    • @DubbNot
      @DubbNot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      So every time I throw a hook, I yell “F-k you, mom!!!” then wait for my opponent to fall asleep before I sneak out and hop into my boyfriend’s van?

  • @PcCAvioN
    @PcCAvioN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The movement is so textbook the dude looks looks a video game

  • @MintStiles
    @MintStiles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I've seen some of these guys fight. I think he is one of the top technical fighter/thinker when it comes to kickboxing. Very surprised that he isn't much much more famous.

  • @kylena7533
    @kylena7533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Gabriel has the hardest body hook I have ever had the misery of experiencing.

    • @interestingusername1049
      @interestingusername1049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you fought Gabriel Varga?!?!?!

    • @Knx3k
      @Knx3k ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@interestingusername1049maybe sparred but hey that looks killer even at half strength

  • @cehinton
    @cehinton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is some outstanding instruction and demonstration. Really like that Buakaw shuffle at the end. I'm gonna add that into my "combo list".

  • @shmookins
    @shmookins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My liver hurt just watching this. I was nervous the whole time as your technique is smooth, clean and fast. Scary.

    • @crazymacedonianboi
      @crazymacedonianboi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and easier to land that then a head shot. I like it too especially being heavy handed for 160

    • @crazymacedonianboi
      @crazymacedonianboi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not experienced enough to land a heavy shot on someone really skilled tho

  • @nathanbarnhart7823
    @nathanbarnhart7823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Imagine being my size or larger (220+) and thinking you could take this skinny guy in a bar fight! Used to hang with bodybuilders who thought they could.

  • @duchi882
    @duchi882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    *Very Impressive*
    but can he defeat his opponents using the Death Stare

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Only if I can break them down with smiles first.😀

  • @TheClinchMagazine
    @TheClinchMagazine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    He looks like he is floating.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha. I wish I could. Then maybe I could give Lomachenko a run for his money in regards to movement.😅

    • @TheClinchMagazine
      @TheClinchMagazine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial I watch MMA and kickboxing fights, but I have never seen someone so light on their foot like you are. You look like you are weightless.

  • @pismoman1
    @pismoman1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful left hook. I assume Inoue uses very effectively as well. Thank you for the very good video as usual!

  • @centpushups
    @centpushups 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good this came out just in time. Im about to fight my school yard bully tomorrow.

    • @youfoundmeo7537
      @youfoundmeo7537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How Was it

    • @adam-kq4jc
      @adam-kq4jc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      centpushups how’d it go

    • @thrillho4849
      @thrillho4849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@adam-kq4jc he's dead

    • @phaikia13
      @phaikia13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Umm... How was it?

    • @Hattori
      @Hattori 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Didn’t go that well I guess

  • @jayceoregan6847
    @jayceoregan6847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Like a flamingo" best fighting analogy I've ever heard

  • @barahmeh4153
    @barahmeh4153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bro plz make a vid about my fav boxer evander hoylfield. Quality vid as always tho :D

  • @andrewtanczyk4009
    @andrewtanczyk4009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gabriel says you get power from pivoting and hip turning. However what about weight transfer? He neglects weight transfer where all your power should come from. Hips help with speed yet weight is what takes your opponent out.

  • @Luca_Jakobs
    @Luca_Jakobs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Okay i get the part with countering with a left body hook. But when I always Block with my „elbow“ My left body side is completely oben isn’t it?

    • @TheModernMartialArtist
      @TheModernMartialArtist  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Haha had to cut a bit of audio off, but Gabriel actually says "Yes your body is open but something is always open and you know exactly what to look out for." after that part. Every guard has openings, some fighters even use them to bait punches to counter.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes. Just as mentioned by The Modern Martial Artist you are indeed open. You don't use this every time. You need to KNOW the attack is coming to the head. And that can be determined by a number of things. I wouldn't use this until the 2nd round of a fight when I know my opponent's style better and can read his attacks.

  • @ThaiPham-go6jc
    @ThaiPham-go6jc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice and useful technique thx for uploading, going to be useful for my arsenal

  • @nikolaizetrov617
    @nikolaizetrov617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes! Yes! Yes! The sweet science of martial arts.

  • @charlesdourado8292
    @charlesdourado8292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His boxing is so sharp man, it's just on point

  • @DannySapko
    @DannySapko 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel! Could you do Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank 1?

  • @dusandragovic09srb
    @dusandragovic09srb ปีที่แล้ว

    Great technique 7:04 fluidity = Quality ;)
    That's Aikido, for it is a principle, a concept not just specific techniques.
    It's all Human baby.

  • @paulpelle3046
    @paulpelle3046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir, your videos and explanations are absolutely spot-on perfect, absolutely concise (perfect length tbh) yet full of complete gold-dust information complete with effortless and amazing technique man. Absolutely incredible. 🙏
    I would probably describe myself as intermediate to high intermediate Gabriel, but my heart is of a lion sir. Touchgloves gym in Cornwall. Big shoutouts to ALL the amazing Kitchens...especially the legend Nathan, Julie, Allaya, Amber and everyone at our wonderful family.
    Long story short Mr. Varga? Wow. Thank you man. Despite training at a fantastic gym with fantastic and talented people...I still learn so much from your videos,,,completely legit with zero ego and just the truth. And your movement? Dayyyyum son! Beautiful. Optimum energy expenditure with virtually PERFECT repeatability of each move/parry/slip. 💪👌👏
    One question please? Why no Muay Thai sir? You’d be absolutely unstoppable bro. 100% 😲🙏🙏

  • @themartialartist1929
    @themartialartist1929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful movement perfection

  • @psychologicalsigma9917
    @psychologicalsigma9917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great mechanics breakdown

  • @harshpandya5041
    @harshpandya5041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb technique. Loved it. Thanks

  • @zmo1ndone502
    @zmo1ndone502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is brilliant.
    Just world class stuff. N it's all fairly simple, the methodology of why these combos open up the body/liver left hook shot.
    It's not rocket science. That shuffle at the end is a bit tricky but the rest is fairly simple. That's what the greats do is become really really good at doing simple yet effective techniques. Beautiful Martial Artwork

  • @timephire
    @timephire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep up all this great work y'all have been doing!

  • @fuyu5979
    @fuyu5979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific strategies n info.
    Thanks for video. Very useful !

  • @thefatmexican_
    @thefatmexican_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro make a app that breaks fighters techniques down but use GIFs and text to explain rather than using vids

  • @benjaminshields9421
    @benjaminshields9421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shooting for the liver is the best

  • @ravirishav3842
    @ravirishav3842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make a video on Benny urquidez and Billy superfoot wallace

  • @SilverionX
    @SilverionX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really need to check back on Varga's channel. It's been a minute.

  • @eugenechadwell8557
    @eugenechadwell8557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great stuff from Gabriel Varga! muchos kudos

  • @dantetejeda1868
    @dantetejeda1868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how the punches just flow. Great video

  • @BoxingModernClassics
    @BoxingModernClassics 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love every detailas

  • @slashdude1855
    @slashdude1855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Very helpful I hope to see more videos like this in the future.

  • @__azzzul__
    @__azzzul__ ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow didn’t know you had this video Gabriel is 🔥

  • @obeezytex5466
    @obeezytex5466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love body shots

  • @daddyboy1814
    @daddyboy1814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank! I enjoy this breakdown.

  • @carlinlentz6849
    @carlinlentz6849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always amazing content

  • @dashtuso4397
    @dashtuso4397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find most my weight on my back foot when throwing left hook .. hmmm

  • @binjozoken6055
    @binjozoken6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love these videos. Thanks. :D

  • @thatguy-ij4in
    @thatguy-ij4in 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do Tyson vs Tucker break down

  • @rolandotillit2867
    @rolandotillit2867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your rear foot is always planted when you throw your lead hook.

  • @rationalmuscle
    @rationalmuscle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. Thank you!

  • @johnwhitedud8024
    @johnwhitedud8024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that it is a kickboxer talking abovt this punch

  • @jamalashley652
    @jamalashley652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's very impressive 👍👍👍

  • @dma1176
    @dma1176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Canelo Alvarez break down plzzz😫😫

  • @germanicusternus1982
    @germanicusternus1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t think you maximize your power biomechanically. Loading the front foot and exploding up into the rotation would do this. You condemned the technique and demonstrated it incorrectly. There are trade offs to every variation of every strike. But to say that one technique is incorrect when you don’t do it correctly is just limiting yourself and those who listen to you.

    • @IllidanSturmgrimmDeusVult
      @IllidanSturmgrimmDeusVult 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks youtube commenter for giving a world champion some tips on his technique

  • @jimnoexist
    @jimnoexist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Save this for my boxing playlist lol

  • @sebastianquintana5412
    @sebastianquintana5412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:48 varga is like a foot taller than rashid holy hell

  • @johnwhitedud8024
    @johnwhitedud8024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah i said thats canelo alvarez and he say it 👍👍😆

  • @jeroenwesseling9316
    @jeroenwesseling9316 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try the shot as a counter against right hook to the head

  • @bdpchamp
    @bdpchamp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taking into consideration Tim Bradley’s latest comments, Terrence Crawford’s own call out of Floyd, and the varying reactions from the boxing community in response, would you consider doing a comprehensive breakdown of how you think a Floyd vs Crawford fight would go down, how their styles would clash etc. We’re talking a 2006-2013 Floyd when he was competing at 147 and dominating

  • @-Kailinn-
    @-Kailinn- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can feel the power through the video

  • @Xcyper33
    @Xcyper33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ruiz v Joshua 2 analysis WHEN?!!?!

  • @MrTigracho
    @MrTigracho 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does he sound like kermit?

  • @marquisechapman1391
    @marquisechapman1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do a nicolino loc he defense video!!

  • @ZENIGMATV
    @ZENIGMATV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve had to tweak my combos a bit for being south paw. Another great video.

  • @honigdachs.
    @honigdachs. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very fast hands this guy.

  • @Wildledroses
    @Wildledroses 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dam. This guy is good, didn't know about him until today

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks. Kickboxers don't get as much recognition in North America.
      It's too bad the sport hasn't grown bigger. But I still love it.

    • @sercio6428
      @sercio6428 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial I've wanted to get into watching kickboxing for awhile but it's harder to find good fights. Is there a fight of yours you'd recommend.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sercio6428 Mosab Amrani and I put on a great fight. I wish I could show you my Bellator fights but they keep those locked up for T.V reruns.

    • @sercio6428
      @sercio6428 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial You weren't kidding, that was a fantastic fight. I can definitely see why you're qualified to showcase how to land a left hook to the body. Your left hook is amazing.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sercio6428 It sure was. Amrani is action packed and I like a fast pace so that equals great match up.
      Amrani has a great body hook too. He dropped a couple guys in GLORY before I fought him.

  • @davidc9815
    @davidc9815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question about different video, is George foremen grappling/pushing hand away technique still allowed in boxing

  • @jarrettbegley3727
    @jarrettbegley3727 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on Korean Super Boy

  • @rockitscience7585
    @rockitscience7585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one! I've always been a great fan of the liver hook, probably the best self-defense punch ever (keeping your hands intact and unbroken, lol). Maybe try doing one on the sneaky right cross to the liver that Inoue does and Foreman sometimes did? It's hellacious if done correctly. :D

  • @piggypoo
    @piggypoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo that gym has a bank vault lol

  • @dorjedriftwood2731
    @dorjedriftwood2731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was always taught to square your feet turning your toes in, at all times. Rear foot inlign with target front foot crossed. I personally feel turning the foot as I punch much slower and less telegraphed. I guess you can faint by turning the foot but I like the square stance for stability and mobility. And it doesn’t hinder my kicks nearly as much as you think it would.

  • @taahakhan2385
    @taahakhan2385 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is he a muay Thai fighter

  • @KahawaiKilla
    @KahawaiKilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching technique videos and practicing on the bag because my fight gym only has 2 sessions for beginners thank you so much for the breakdown

  • @NikeSoccerTennis
    @NikeSoccerTennis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    at 4:23 why is the guy on the background holding that position?

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤔I think he is working on his karate style kicks. That kind of drilling can be effective to increase your range of motion in your hips and ability to kick high.

  • @Rockstopmotion
    @Rockstopmotion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He fast but no power

  • @beetlejews
    @beetlejews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very thorough, love it

  • @mieshatatesfartbox7155
    @mieshatatesfartbox7155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you could easily make five or more whole lessons out of the information from this excellent video

  • @andrewpye7459
    @andrewpye7459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video

  • @Rockstopmotion
    @Rockstopmotion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He lacks power

  • @senoozyxd823
    @senoozyxd823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn he's fast

  • @MrSnejinko
    @MrSnejinko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    sick video !

  • @NgangaBesa2
    @NgangaBesa2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    C 1:00

  • @kervinsingh6213
    @kervinsingh6213 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First i saw him in FightTips channel now i see him here, he is going on a road trip bois....

  • @tomshannon6695
    @tomshannon6695 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Gabriel also David great tutorial

  • @davidcalimag8992
    @davidcalimag8992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure gold. Amazing fighter and coach!

  • @armaankhokhar7651
    @armaankhokhar7651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such great content id love to see more videos specifically on training. But in general all your videos are great!

  • @joseantoniosanz9045
    @joseantoniosanz9045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. Excelent video and superb explaining. You are an awesome fighter and a top-class teacher

  • @AK-VII
    @AK-VII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @nestorarcilaosorio2457
    @nestorarcilaosorio2457 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about a video of Ricardo "Finito" Lopez ?

  • @W1LDtracer
    @W1LDtracer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hayabusa kanpeki gloves is great btw

  • @Tre_Ason_Number7
    @Tre_Ason_Number7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Word

  • @zagulabiggs1072
    @zagulabiggs1072 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you going to do a video on Badr Hari?

  • @anthonybutt5988
    @anthonybutt5988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Deceptively lethal.
    Excellent breakdown. 👍🙏

  • @TheClinchMagazine
    @TheClinchMagazine 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man, have you watched Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua 2 ?

    • @TheModernMartialArtist
      @TheModernMartialArtist  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I didn't bother after hearing about Ruiz's weight. Saw the highlights.

  • @ninobrown9600
    @ninobrown9600 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oss!

  • @majesticbob884
    @majesticbob884 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You dropping gems in this video

  • @commonsense5401
    @commonsense5401 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great coaching from Gabriel. His channel is excellent.

  • @arawruiz9339
    @arawruiz9339 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vid on josh Kelly’s style ?

  • @yungmxrg8249
    @yungmxrg8249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tha buakaw shuffle though!

  • @rodneywashington2017
    @rodneywashington2017 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME🥊🥊💪🏾💪🏾

  • @fizziz_1035
    @fizziz_1035 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing vid!

  • @symbbb
    @symbbb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sup

  • @tokenstandpoint93
    @tokenstandpoint93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video especially since my boxing coach current has me practicing the hook punch to be able to an up jab. But the techniques are also helpful in my Kyokushin sparring.

  • @youngbreadwinner2780
    @youngbreadwinner2780 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow shout out to gabriel varga really dropping knowledge