I didn't realize that the knockout of the Korean Zombie was precluded with a standing arms up, "let's bang" moment... holy .... One of the most epic finishes to any fight EVER. Last second of round 5.
Yeah and Yair didn’t even stand and bang he literally backed away and threw that elbow like a coward. If you’re gonna say let’s meet and bang you don’t freaking retreat.
@@Childofbhaal he was setting him up, He had to use what would hit him the hardest. He had two back elbows that stunned KZ bad so it was a good set up.
his grappling/jiu jitsu defense is insane actually lol I forgot how many good transitional sweeps/reverses he's had...literally just flows like water in every area
@@xxxtino13xxx yes badly as well. He made zombie bite on the hands up hype at the end and it cost him! On the flip side he still got a title shot before Yair! Just goes to show what Dana looks at and involves timing of fights afterward as well.
It's like he tries to hurt you multiple ways with flashy shit constantly, this guy is literally a create of fighter with every flashy move in the game, also his wrestling is nuts.
Im always amazed with Yairs fighting skills, but fighting at elevation, 5,000 ft, the way he does, is crazy alone, the only other last second knockout that comes close to that is at ufc 300 for the bmf belt with Holloway pointing to the ground fir the last 10 seconds of the fight, winning with a 1 second knockout, Gaethje feel the same was TKZ did... pure magic...
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW MORE ABOUT STRIKING THAN ME I HAVE A QUESTION: With the finish in the Fili fight, did Yair setup the jumping switch kick by throwing a jumping side kick to the leg beforehand? It seemed like Yair made a read on Felix but idk
I think he was doing cart wheel to a spinning elbow to trick Felix into throwing the right hand just so that yair could have enough time to sprinkle dust in Felix eyes causing slight confusion and discomfort allowing for the knock out
Tbh fighting Yair must be a nightmare because he's kinda unpredictable, but in the fili fight it looked like Fili expected him to throw a body kick, which is why it looks like he's dropping his arms to protect his abdomen, letting go of the guard on his head
Yair comes from Tae Kwon Do, he is very good at fighting from a sideways stance. He was using sidekicks to the leg through out the fight; I believe this let him set up the jumping switch kick since the movements are so similar. look at 1:57 Yair does the side kick, then he does like a feint before he quickly sprints into the jumping attack. If you don't know the movement you might not react to it. 🤷♂
he's far more creative than Jon Jones and Tony Ferguson combined, more refined striking with less grappling skills. but hey, I'm a very big fan of him.
For me yair is the best striker in the world and I never seen a better striker than him before and I watched a lot of fighters never seen a good fighter like him on the feet
Gamebreds 5 second knee and Panteras last second elbow are the greatest KOs ever! The way they set them up is amazing! Yair takes de 1 spot just because we also got to see 25 minutes of action!
Yair is so good! His striking has to be top 5 in the UFC. So excited to see what he can do against Volkanovski. I love Volk and want him to remain champ but I feel like Yair has a big chance of winning if Volkanovski stands up with him. Volk has not faced a striker like Yair before.... closest thing would be Max and I just feel like Yair opposes more of a threat than Max did due to his abilities to knock people out. ( and yes i know max beat Yair before)
I love how Yair raises his hands to say “let’s go all out stand and trade!” Then proceeds to retreat and back up and make Zombie come forward and threw the elbow. What a straight up coward move. If you’re saying let’s stand and bang, you don’t back away
Yair fights exactly how i see myself fighting in my dreams.
Lmfaooo
😭🤣
Bj penn must be the monsters in my dreams then.
Yes
Ha ha ha 🤝🥇
Yair’s ko on zombie was one of the most crazy ko’s to see live
@THE HEAT GOT BEAT BROTHA it was gonna probably be a draw
@@kI-cq5xq TKZ won 3,4 and 5 for me
Indeed it was amazing live. Craziest live will always be Chandler's heel sending Tony Ferguson to the shadow realm
@Arran McEvoy bro I been watching mma since 2003 and that’s definitely one of the wildest kos
@@martinriggs9116 for me yair won 1, 2, and 3. 3rd was close but yair damaged him more tkz damaged yair in that round.
Let’s be honest, yair is so underrated and the UFC needs to hype this man up more
Fr he’s like the coolest Mexican fighter they have
Max hollaway
@blakemusiccarter3102 bruh he's hawaiian
I didn't realize that the knockout of the Korean Zombie was precluded with a standing arms up, "let's bang" moment... holy .... One of the most epic finishes to any fight EVER. Last second of round 5.
N yair was losing on all the judges score cards
Yeah and Yair didn’t even stand and bang he literally backed away and threw that elbow like a coward. If you’re gonna say let’s meet and bang you don’t freaking retreat.
@@Childofbhaal Calm down keyboard warrior 😂
@@Childofbhaal he was setting him up, He had to use what would hit him the hardest. He had two back elbows that stunned KZ bad so it was a good set up.
@@SBAssociation The point is he didn’t honor his stand and trade agreement
That head down backwards upward elbow was fucking insane
literally a buzzer beater too...insane...
Nah cm punk's leg kick hair flick was more deadly
Rodriguez has such fun standup. I really hope he can beat Ortega, improve his wrestling and give Volk a good challenge.
Nah but volk is still on another level
But if he improves his wrestling he has a chance
@@hqmc1570 Still be a good fight and he's a better fight then Emmett vs Volkanovski
@@hqmc1570 na brother yair beats him with timing yair doesn't get hit with jabs buddy
We'll find out tonight! 🤯🍿
This was a great reminder of why he's one of the best and most entertaining fighters in the UFC
Yair fighting style whit them kicks is something the UFC never seen before.. viva Mexico 🇲🇽
This has me convinced Yair will win by split decision!
That’s a fat bet, place it in there
Thing is he never had a good showing in a victory. Looked incredible against max but lost. And his wins over zombie and Jeremy he was gassing
@@gamebred6995 I think he looked pretty good against Penn and Zombie, too.
Dude is legit.
He got bullied by Frankie Edgar. No way he's beating Ortega who's good both on feet and on ground
Yair KO on zombie was insane!! I was in the crowd that night.. one of the craziest KO
We'll never see a ko like that ever again
Im not so sure, the talent pool will probably be getting better and better
"I think you can expect something off the wall here towards the end of the round..." - Psychic commentary right there!
Such a beautiful elbow. Will forever be one of the greatest knockouts in ufc history.
his grappling/jiu jitsu defense is insane actually lol I forgot how many good transitional sweeps/reverses he's had...literally just flows like water in every area
WOW , this dude fights with so much sauce, style ,flair and swagger. That last knockout was an art piece !
Iconic elbow punch. Love his explosive fight style same as zabit
Probably the best elbow you'll see, they don't show you on here that is was 4:59 of the 5th round when this happened!
Buzzer beater
N yair was losing on all the judges score cards
@@xxxtino13xxx yes badly as well. He made zombie bite on the hands up hype at the end and it cost him! On the flip side he still got a title shot before Yair! Just goes to show what Dana looks at and involves timing of fights afterward as well.
@@slopoke22 Badly ? Come on, Zombie was never that dominant in that fight he was winning but it wasn't one sided as many people say.
@@misaelestrada5370 zombie won every round. Im not even a big Yair fan, but he got his ass beat. Maybe not as bad as Frankie beat him buuutttt...
Pura sangre Mexicano🇲🇽🔥Every time he Fights Soo Freaking Entertaining 🔥🇲🇽Hope nothing but the best for him!!! Hope to see him Champion as well!!!
What a sick world we live in, that we cheer to see someone get hurt
I came here after Josh Emmett's fight. I love watching him fight especially with his Taekwondo background 😍
Been watching the UFC since inception and that Zombie KO is top 10, probably top 5 ever.
Top 3 easily.
top 4 in my books. Henderson knocking Bisping out will remain 1.
I wanna see Yair vs volk so bad, mma gods just make it happen.🤞
It isn't the same level bro, Volk gonna eat him
He need time can’t be rushed.
@@a___b___t volk probably gonna wrestle
Bryce Mitchell and topuria are the only guys that can give volk problems imo.
@@a___b___t styles makes fights and he hasn’t smoked anybody in a while just beats the shit out of everybody 🤣
Yair has a foot uppercut like in don’t mess with the Zohan 😂🤣
That elbow was insane!!
5:21 worst call is UFC history, "that was a headbutt"
Are you fookin' blind ?
tbf. nobody expected an elbow from that angle in that exact very moment. I actually thought he got headbutted too.
A elbow like that is crazy… never even thought of it till he did it
I love Yair bro throws his whole body at you, he uses every part of his body
2:20 me smashing tha kick bottom in ufc 4
a rare knockout! super fighter
The greatest elbow knockout of all time... so far.
That crescent kick around 2:29 was smooth
rodriguez vs emmet was a masterclass from this man
That 6-12 Elbow was nuts
I love Felders(?) reaction to that Yair elbow
Creativity on it's peak
Damnnn those setups 🔥🔥🔥
I'm sad we never got Yair v Zabit
Action fighters like Yair rarely get to be champions but live to be remembered forever in moments like the KZ KO.
He champion now.
Insane creativity
Yair vs Zabit would've been one of the craziest striking fights that we will never see
Fuck the KO….. DID YALL SEE THAT REVERSE!!!! 1:00!?!?!?
That Yair v Bruce Leroy fight needs a sequel!
It's like he tries to hurt you multiple ways with flashy shit constantly, this guy is literally a create of fighter with every flashy move in the game, also his wrestling is nuts.
That ko with backward elbow idk know what to call that....fucking hell, i am a fan just from that.
Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽 Yair is Bad to the bone.
I'd like to see Yair vs Zabit, man that fight would be amazing!!
The legendary elbow knockout
I remember people talking shit about Yair when the Stephens fights happened. Glad people respect him now.
The elbow on KZ was something
that zombie knockout gives me chills
Yair el pantera one of my favorite fighters.
that elbow is one of the craziest fucking things that happend in the ufc.
Zabit : well im retire now
Yair : I got this brotha , i got this
Legend has it that Paul fielder still can't believe that was an elbow 🤣
Thst elbow is still unreal
Im always amazed with Yairs fighting skills, but fighting at elevation, 5,000 ft, the way he does, is crazy alone, the only other last second knockout that comes close to that is at ufc 300 for the bmf belt with Holloway pointing to the ground fir the last 10 seconds of the fight, winning with a 1 second knockout, Gaethje feel the same was TKZ did... pure magic...
No matter eventhough I am watching that elbow from Yair for the 999th time, that shit is still sooo fascinating 😵
That dude is a Jedi.
This is a certified barrio classic 💯
The last elbow was nasty
0:03 "what the fuck" lmao
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW MORE ABOUT STRIKING THAN ME I HAVE A QUESTION: With the finish in the Fili fight, did Yair setup the jumping switch kick by throwing a jumping side kick to the leg beforehand? It seemed like Yair made a read on Felix but idk
I think he was doing cart wheel to a spinning elbow to trick Felix into throwing the right hand just so that yair could have enough time to sprinkle dust in Felix eyes causing slight confusion and discomfort allowing for the knock out
Tbh fighting Yair must be a nightmare because he's kinda unpredictable, but in the fili fight it looked like Fili expected him to throw a body kick, which is why it looks like he's dropping his arms to protect his abdomen, letting go of the guard on his head
Yair comes from Tae Kwon Do, he is very good at fighting from a sideways stance. He was using sidekicks to the leg through out the fight; I believe this let him set up the jumping switch kick since the movements are so similar. look at 1:57 Yair does the side kick, then he does like a feint before he quickly sprints into the jumping attack. If you don't know the movement you might not react to it. 🤷♂
Yair is UNPREDICTABLE!!! His fighting style is different!!!!!
he's far more creative than Jon Jones and Tony Ferguson combined, more refined striking with less grappling skills. but hey, I'm a very big fan of him.
4:32 Paul called it haha YES!
Chingón de chingones! Eso es IQ, confianza y técnica!
banger set for saturday !
For me yair is the best striker in the world and I never seen a better striker than him before and I watched a lot of fighters never seen a good fighter like him on the feet
FOTN vs holloway too this guys insane
Didn't realize until now that Fili rolls over his foot real bad when he gets knocked out. Nasty
Too bad him and Zabit never got it on. That would've been the most dynamic fight ever probably
If I see Yair I want to play Street Fighter again. Awesome
Amazing fighter i know we will see much of near futere ✨️✨️✨️✨️💯
Es brutal. Maquina de tio.
Yair vs Said Nurmagomedov 🤯🤯🤯
Diff weight
great fight from yair. the best.
Hope he gets the win this weekend
You already know Dana made them post this and was like:
“See? Fighters need to earn to get paid more than the bare minimum”
And the NEW 🙌🥇🏆
Gamebreds 5 second knee and Panteras last second elbow are the greatest KOs ever! The way they set them up is amazing! Yair takes de 1 spot just because we also got to see 25 minutes of action!
Dan Henderson detonating a nuke upon Bisping's jaw still holds the title of "greatest knockout ever".
Yair fights are exactly like I want a video game to be
5:10 Best KO :)
No mames lo que pelea Rodríguez, está rotisimo este compa!! 👌✨
Crazy that before the max fight he was off for over a year, just wish him and zabit got made before zabit retired
That elbow was fucking absurd
Yair landed it earlier in the fight and Ortega landed same elbow on zombie as well
5:15 😮😮😮😮best elbow in the history of UFC.
Yair is so good! His striking has to be top 5 in the UFC. So excited to see what he can do against Volkanovski. I love Volk and want him to remain champ but I feel like Yair has a big chance of winning if Volkanovski stands up with him. Volk has not faced a striker like Yair before.... closest thing would be Max and I just feel like Yair opposes more of a threat than Max did due to his abilities to knock people out. ( and yes i know max beat Yair before)
BJ protesting the stoppage LOL
I mean, how come nobody notice that his fight with Max actually won him bonus as well?
Yair fights like he's out of a Jackie Chan movie.
One of the best ko vs the zombie
Volk vs yair can be a good striking matchup for sure though
I love how Yair raises his hands to say “let’s go all out stand and trade!” Then proceeds to retreat and back up and make Zombie come forward and threw the elbow. What a straight up coward move. If you’re saying let’s stand and bang, you don’t back away
He took 2 steps back dude, chill.
Coward lol
😂🧂
This guy is upgraded, and Natty version of Jones in light weight. He is truly an artist.
Mad lad
Beast
Paling bagus lawan Korean zombie dr awal sama sama main tehnik sangat sangat mengagumkan keduanya ✌️✌️✌️
Damn rodriguiz
Him vs Emmett gonna go stupidd
this guy is dangerous
Should have showed clips of his fight with Frankie Edgar.