Skill Building Books: www.modernmartialartist.com/technique-books-by-tmma-david-christian/ So I didn't go deep into it in the video, but the way Bernardo checked was to usually lift his heel to his butt rather than raise his knee up. This is used by a lot of the kickboxers/mixed martial artists that manage to stay lead leg heavy. It's faster and lets them keep their weight forward, but it does make the step down really heavy. But like Bernardo did, this can be used as a counter. This style isn't normally taught so it's usually something that smart fighters think of on their own. However with the rise of sidekicks to the knee/oblique kicks/calf kicks it's becoming more and more common in MMA.

@MMATVPRODUCTIONS

8 ай бұрын

Hello I wanted to talk to you about wsc sports if that's ok.

Real Modern Martial Artist fans know the grand prix was real life Mortal Kombat

@Boris82

7 ай бұрын

If you exaggerate it a little bit, sure.

Excellent sportsmanship by Bernardo at the end

@TheModernMartialArtist

9 ай бұрын

That's got to be such a weird relationship dynamic, knocking out and getting knocked out by someone lol You probably respect them even if you don't want to haha But these guys showed great sportsmanship, true martial artists.

I am very happy and proud of being Francisco Filho’s student here in Brasil! Ichigeki…OSSSU

Mike Bernardo was definitely the George Foreman of Kickboxing, he was a killer puncher who holds wins over the greats.

@rudiebjones

8 ай бұрын

Holy shit Turbo? The WMAC Master??

@jamb6600

8 ай бұрын

lol he couldnt hold a shot,punches nowhere near his chin knocked him over ,foreman had an iron chin watch him fight holyfield

@bigd5899

8 ай бұрын

@@jamb6600 foreman roleplayed as a brick wall in that one lol

@SnakePlissken-gk7ix

8 ай бұрын

​@@rudiebjonesdifferent Mike Bernardo. The WMAC one was a kata competitor from Canada. The K-1 Mike Bernardo was a heavy hitter from South Africa.

@majimamike4097

8 ай бұрын

In terms of punching power maybe but his chin was nowhere near close to big George. Still a great fighter and one of my favourites.

Bernardo died young , only 42 years old. RIP

@alexanderp8037

8 ай бұрын

What is the cause of death ?

@PPdabest

8 ай бұрын

Suicide.@@alexanderp8037

@wotmast

8 ай бұрын

@@alexanderp8037 Its unknown

@SnakePlissken-gk7ix

8 ай бұрын

​@@alexanderp8037I thought I read somewhere it was suicide.

@pierremarqua2564

8 ай бұрын

It was suicide. I knew Mike from school

That axe kick from Aerts can permanently reduce your height.

@ra-ge

8 ай бұрын

The Axe kicks were more Andy Hug's trade mark, but Aaerts kicks were the best in K 1 in my opinion.

I’m 17, 5’6, 145 pounds. The shockwaves from those punches are hurting me through the gosh darn screen.

@OU888

9 ай бұрын

18, 6"1 and 182 lbs

That tournament is insane. Warriors and Gladiators those men be.

@adamkane7513

8 ай бұрын

Yoda? Is that you???

Ahh…the memories! Living in Nagoya in the 90s, K1 was huge here! Huge fan of Peter Aerts, true legend!

@Satwamassive

7 ай бұрын

Yes, a true warrior with those knock-out kicks.

I wish Grand prix was still popular. Prides were unbelievable events that still are loved.

K1 Grand Prix was absolutely amazing

I just love this channel so much. The analysis and descriptions are top notch, but also the narratives and backgrounds that are given make them entertaining as well as informative. Please keep it up, thank you!

Wow it has been a while since modern martial artist did a K1 video am excited. PS when you gonna do Bakkaw v. The Doctor?

Mike Bernardo was a scary scary man, boulder fists. He knocked Masaaki Satake out and the poor guy lost two teeth

This was so enjoyable to watch. The background story and buildup to the 5th match. The tension was palpable and I was on the edge of my seat to see who won. Well done!

Excellent breakdown! Aerts' execution of the game plan was superb. With that said, Bernardo is a freak. That left hook at 5:23, coming from such an awkward position, off-balance, and he still made it look technical. As a heavyweight. My jaw just dropped when I saw that one.

@JohnSmith-zr3yz

9 ай бұрын

Look up Goodridge vs Taktarov at Pride 1. Poor dude goes down face first into the mat. 😳😳😳

I miss the golden era of K-1. There were so many great fighters putting on the most epic battles.

Btw guys the K-1 Openweight World Grand Prix returns tomorrow.

3:25 That is definitely one of the nastiest face-plant KO's I've ever seen. Seeing someone's face bounce off the canvas facefirst, with their feet being the last part of their body to hit the ground, is just yikes.

9:08 "Bernardo slipped himself, but in the general sense, not the boxing one." Clever and perfectly timed with the video. Bernardo did start slip inside, but then lost his balance.

What a great fight! Damn!

GREAT video, great analysis, big respect for both of these guys. It was so interesting seeing them both make adjustments that worked. Thanks.

Imagine if Bernando didn't suffer that neck injury

I really enjoyed your narration, thank you for the video.

We're finally back with the MK Tournament

Wow warriors 💪

I love the lumberjack. Great fight. Two of the all time greatest here.

Excellent video and an amazing rivalry

You should do a video on Bernardo tbh, he was one of the unsung legends of K1, giving countless better known fighters hard battles and some crushing defeats

@dobiqwolf

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree, Bernardo did not get as much coverage as other K1 participant and other greats from that era.

@TheModernMartialArtist

8 ай бұрын

His punch heavy style in kickboxing was a blue print for a lot of great fighters, so it's definitely possible. I've just got such a backlog of fighters right now, it really depends if I get in the mood to make one at some point. Guy deserves it though, incredible fighter!

@user-xb7dp4vu3r

5 ай бұрын

@@TheModernMartialArtist Did you do it? Mike deserves it

Kickboxing always fascinated me. I'd love to try it but I need knee surgery first before I go for any of it lol. Great vid as always, David.

One of thosse fights ... One of thosse fights RESPECT TO BOTH

So, once again like Ali vs Foreman he learned what to do and what not to do. But the most important thing was his willingness to let go of his ego, past training and that which had served him in the past. The mark of a true warrior is to know that your most challenging opponent is you.

Very nice video, thanks

Great video! Well done

The next episode of this series cannot come fast enough!

Most stacked comp/competitors ever possibly. Axe kick, lumberjack, (mr)perfection kicks, etc, you name it, it's here in all raw combat novelty.

GODAMN, took your sweet time with this one, huh?

Awww, I missed these "...Was Real Life [Insert Fighting Game]" videos. Glad to have them back.

Aerts is my Favourite and best

Aerts and hoost.. K1 Gods! 🔥

Please do a break down on Gerald McClellan

Awesome

Great video.

5:32 😂🤣😂🤣 9:13 😂🤣😭🤣 You are quite the comedian in this video!!!!

If anything great sportsmanship and respect for each other.

I'm a simple martial artist. I see a K-1 video, I click.

Sick.

0:53 "Hello, how may I help direct your call?"

Mike Bernardo, Andy Hug, and Ramon Dekkers all died way too young. Three great fighters.

Can u do Ali vs Norton 3

The Grand Prix were a spectacle to watch, almost all of them were finishing with a K.O. and decisions were pretty rare.

Ever thought of breaking down a chess match? J/K! No, not really! Good job on another excellent break down!!

Pense que la sección quedaria inconclusa.

nothing like 90s K1

Pin point punches skipping is art in itself...

Two kickboxing legends. Bernardo was great and died too young.

Waited so loooooong

YOOO ANOTHER KICKBOXING VIDEO

Aerts, one of the all-time "give some to get some" warriors of K1. Bernardo was very tough, very strong. Peter's skillset was larger. Makes for a good matchup.

awesome sportiveness

Please do a detailed analysis of any Earnie shavers fight!!

Classic K-1 was the real Kumite.

I miss K1 so much. I wish it had taken off on the US instead of the crappy UFC we are stuck with.

Can you please do a extended video about Dmitry Pirog

I still remember Stan the man creco snapping a blokes leg in 2 with a calf kick

Bring back K1 !

classic

Was this the same as the K1 tournament's ?. I used to watch K1 years ago on eurosport

@someboi4903

8 ай бұрын

This is K-1

@mci6830

8 ай бұрын

@@someboi4903 cool. It just says ' sudden death tournament ' where can you watch this nowadays then ?

@someboi4903

8 ай бұрын

@@mci6830 Look up the fights on youtube. 90% of all kickboxing fights can be found on youtube.

K1, what was that filled with? The best heavyweight kickboxers in the world, that’s what. They had some good smaller guys too but if you were a big boy that was the place to be.

i dont think it was the kick to the guard that finished Bernardo off but instead the aftermath of the blow to the body. he tried to but he just couldnt keep standing upright as all is intestines or maybe his liver were in screaming pain. but then again your head doesnt care about what hits you wether it is a leg or maybe even your own hand. nevertheless gg wp ...

Who is this "Bronze Bomber" you mention in the video? A cartoon superhero perhaps? Joe Louis was called the "Brown Bomber".

@TheModernMartialArtist

8 ай бұрын

Bronze Bomber is what Wilder goes by. That's his most well known saying, since his right hand can end a fight with one punch even if he's outboxed for the rest of the rounds.

Bernado was a tank.

@user-xb7dp4vu3r

5 ай бұрын

he was a savage

Back when fighters were real warriors.

Kumite..kumite..kumite..kumite..kumite..

Bernardo must have been on steroids, there's no way that dude was natural.

Bernardo wasn't a brawler. He was a really skilled boxer. Don't disrespect legends of K1

so 5:1 Bernardo

My first reason to prefer asian promotions: More sportsmanship

A great revelation between the kickers and boxers?! Boxers win every time?!

45 seconds in and sick of the music. I will try to watch but FFS!

Love Mike Bernardo. Most tragic story in sports.

Aerts is my fave!

Были времена, бойцы уважали друг друга, а щас докатились до поп мма....

Next up - Onarimastaa Sensee Andee-Huggu-Des.

K-1...... what was that filled with? 3rd rate or 2nd rate fighters.....

I can't get enough of this!😘