I Challenged Super Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025

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  • @mehdimehdikhani5899
    @mehdimehdikhani5899 Год назад +1229

    Alireza should write a motivational book:
    "Don't Work. Be Talented."

    • @AKcrosses
      @AKcrosses Год назад +8

      😂

    • @felizianosole896
      @felizianosole896 Год назад +24

      Best seller(all think that they have talent)

    • @armin3057
      @armin3057 Год назад +15

      maybe if we focused more on chess and less on fashion he would have qualified ...

    • @Vdkd1006akro
      @Vdkd1006akro Год назад +4

      Ya.. Talented to waste at least 20 years on chess

    • @missionpupa
      @missionpupa Год назад +36

      Most people who are at the top of their field are there not because theyre the hardest worker, but because they are talented and also worked hard.

  • @aref6561
    @aref6561 Год назад +579

    Your questions were so on point. I am so happy to hear about Firouzja's chess journey; he doesn't have too many interviews

    • @Morill128
      @Morill128 Год назад +27

      good point, I really wish he finds himself in the C-squared podcast one day for example

    • @akaNemsko
      @akaNemsko  Год назад +60

      Awww thanks so much ❤ it was really fun to do this format with him :)

    • @navneetsingh878
      @navneetsingh878 Год назад +3

      @@akaNemsko Hou Yifan is Goddess.

    • @josealejandrotorrejon6586
      @josealejandrotorrejon6586 Год назад

      Alireza is like Bobby, get a cute girl than he became a nice guy

    • @sweet_stranger114
      @sweet_stranger114 Год назад

      ​@@josealejandrotorrejon6586when bobby did that?

  • @plushcap3320
    @plushcap3320 Год назад +139

    I like how he became so focused and serious suddenly when the important moment of the game began

  • @priapushk996
    @priapushk996 Год назад +173

    2:04 "How do you think you got so good?" "I don't work as hard."

    • @akaNemsko
      @akaNemsko  Год назад +65

      I swear everytime I’ve talked to Alireza he’s somehow said the best lines

    • @navneetsingh878
      @navneetsingh878 Год назад

      @@akaNemsko Li Na (Tennis) and Hou Yifan (chess) ❤️❤️❤️

    • @zacharysherry2910
      @zacharysherry2910 Год назад +1

      1:41 is the question.

  • @jansnauwaert1785
    @jansnauwaert1785 Год назад +461

    "I should have prepared, honestly". As if that would have changed the outcome one bit.

    • @akaNemsko
      @akaNemsko  Год назад +96

      Tbh I could’ve at least prepared some openings

    • @jansnauwaert1785
      @jansnauwaert1785 Год назад +18

      @@akaNemsko Yes, you could have. One could argue that if it were only from a perspective of respect for the (formidable) opponent, it would have been preferable. But the game was only about having some fun, right?

    • @MikhailFederov
      @MikhailFederov Год назад +30

      They can’t take any accountability. It’s always some reason other than them just not being smart

    • @googooboyy
      @googooboyy Год назад +2

      The truth has been spoken

    • @L.Lawliet7
      @L.Lawliet7 Год назад +8

      ​@@akaNemskobut why though? It's not an official match it is just a friendly match and the gm also didn't prepare any openings and was super casual with you almost making it look like a date

  • @masoudiranpour6425
    @masoudiranpour6425 Год назад +90

    Alireza is a genius and I am sure that he will be the future chess champion of the world....Calm and polite..the chess show his personalitty ....

    • @statickid5897
      @statickid5897 Год назад +7

      Huh, I always felt like Alireza plays some very aggressive chess though

    • @goku445
      @goku445 Год назад +9

      @@statickid5897 Because it's fun.

    • @statickid5897
      @statickid5897 Год назад +1

      @@goku445 Agreed. But if the way they play show their personality...
      Firouzja must be one hell of an aggressive guy 😅

    • @goku445
      @goku445 Год назад +4

      @@statickid5897 Oh yeah, makes sense. Alireza looks like an overly aggressive guy.

    • @ThunderAtSea-sr4df
      @ThunderAtSea-sr4df Год назад +1

      Alireza has a big ego, which is why he will never become a world champion. Instead of working more on his game, he tilts when he loses. He is an example of what happens when you have talent but no discipline.

  • @cardinalityy
    @cardinalityy Год назад +48

    Really loved this format! A lot of chess interviews are painfully awkward, but the questions you asked made for a very candid atmosphere ^^ And, of course, watching the games was fun as well

  • @EGarrett01
    @EGarrett01 8 месяцев назад +9

    1:08 I love the mutual awkwardness of him describing what a Rapid & Blitz is to a grandmaster, and her saying "oh wow" as though she didn't know.

  • @DerMig590
    @DerMig590 Год назад +62

    He's the only person I can imagine surpassing Magnus. His brain is lightning fast!

    • @HH-dy7xe
      @HH-dy7xe Год назад +3

      Yeah the way he plays good chess even when he’s about to flag is crazy

  • @jaimeduncan6167
    @jaimeduncan6167 Год назад +296

    Don't be so hard on yourself the first one was not a terrible game, it was equal for most of the game, and the a little inexactitude and sas, he got the advantage. Taking into account that he is one of the highest-raking players ever, I will say you did great. The speed of his mind is just amazing, I know in part is because he is young but even so, amazing.

    • @akaNemsko
      @akaNemsko  Год назад +53

      awww thank you so much :) he is an amazing chess player for sure

    • @incognito5416
      @incognito5416 Год назад +15

      @@oxndvvfkuhl7540 even with the same training, she would still lose to him

    • @sutirahibu2018
      @sutirahibu2018 Год назад

      @@oxndvvfkuhl7540 he designer to

    • @Morill128
      @Morill128 Год назад +5

      exactly, holding an equal position for so long against a guy who is rated number 1 in blitz (!) is nothing short of impressive

    • @JimmyBoosterCrate
      @JimmyBoosterCrate Год назад +20

      ​@@oxndvvfkuhl7540 What do you think Nemo did her whole life? Yeah, that's right.
      Even with playing chess 24/7, an average person can only become good, never a super GM. Talent is a thing.

  • @rossowen3918
    @rossowen3918 Год назад +423

    Love Guccireza! Hope he becomes World Champion one day!

    • @anirudhkashyap23
      @anirudhkashyap23 Год назад +38

      He's literally just 19, i think he'll be the world champion soone or later

    • @flameraker6824
      @flameraker6824 Год назад +6

      Yes, hes very very good

    • @PhonkEcho
      @PhonkEcho Год назад +17

      VersachiReza is the real deal

    • @amilcarsafeca7629
      @amilcarsafeca7629 Год назад +25

      @@anirudhkashyap23 I agree, he's probably the next WC if Magnus is truly stepping away, I'd say the next rivalry of the ages is definitely Nodirbek and Alireeza

    • @anirudhkashyap23
      @anirudhkashyap23 Год назад +4

      @@amilcarsafeca7629 yes, you are right

  • @banahaner648
    @banahaner648 Год назад +381

    Alireza is genius! Love his personality too

  • @parnianhaghighatpoor6856
    @parnianhaghighatpoor6856 Год назад +30

    Omg! Now I'm even more proud of being Iranian and seeing people like Alireza as an honor to our country ❤
    Wish I could see this kinda prosperity and success, people of my country make all around the world, in our own country one day
    Our hearts are filled with grief and pain, but the most beautiful flowers blossom in adversity, the day of our freedom will come eventually ❤

    • @jamesnguyen7069
      @jamesnguyen7069 Год назад

      ya!!!! iran!!! lets go!!! have u seen the apple tv show tehran?

    • @Karim-ik5ij
      @Karim-ik5ij 5 месяцев назад

      Chess is really big in Iran

  • @neilmacdonald6637
    @neilmacdonald6637 Год назад +16

    Wow, great interview and you played very respectably against him. Great laidback atmosphere! These segments with top GMS will be a huge hit if you can keep them up!

  • @jjppee
    @jjppee Год назад +19

    I'm fairly new to the chess scene so it's rare to find any candid sit-down conversations with the top players on YT. Hope in the next video we learn a little more about the players' personal interests, short/long-term goals in chess and life, etc. 🙂

  • @GabrielHaller
    @GabrielHaller Год назад +15

    Nemo's chess prowess is as captivating as her charming personality.
    Watching her face off against Alireza is a true delight for chess enthusiasts and admirers alike.

  • @terminusest9179
    @terminusest9179 Год назад +7

    Sometimes I think the best way to interview Alireza is over a chessboard now.

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby1 Год назад +6

    I really enjoyed this. Nemsko really had a great position for a while. She can be proud of how well she stood up against one of the top players in the world, especially since her attention was divided on interviewing him throughout the game. Alireza's playing style is smooth as silk, and seems effortless.

  • @pbezunartea
    @pbezunartea Год назад +133

    Alireza is such a good sport! Great video, thank you! When was it played?

    • @akaNemsko
      @akaNemsko  Год назад +36

      about 2-3 weeks ago :)

    • @pbezunartea
      @pbezunartea Год назад +7

      @@akaNemsko Thank you! 🤗

  • @grievous5243
    @grievous5243 Год назад +30

    There's worse things then being down just a pawn against a Super GM well played Nemo

    • @mattuccima2893
      @mattuccima2893 Год назад +5

      You think he’s trying hard? Lol

    • @grievous5243
      @grievous5243 Год назад +2

      @@mattuccima2893 He's trying his hardest

    • @mattuccima2893
      @mattuccima2893 Год назад +6

      @@grievous5243 lmao you are hilarious

    • @valuxlevelux5618
      @valuxlevelux5618 Год назад +2

      @@mattuccima2893 ofc he is trying hard he made all exchanges possible and played safest possible.

  • @googooboyy
    @googooboyy Год назад +4

    Alireza neither sweated upon the chess nor the lady in front. He’s cold AF.

  • @mikecroke6078
    @mikecroke6078 Год назад +17

    Alireza is my favorite young chess player. It’s great to see him casually talk about chess like this

  • @Fergus316
    @Fergus316 Год назад +11

    After playing his brother in the cafe, now you play Alireza himself.

  • @juankplaysomething
    @juankplaysomething Год назад +43

    Such a nice kid, always have a smile for everyone.

  • @Subhajit_Paul123
    @Subhajit_Paul123 Год назад +10

    I would die happily if I could survive till endgame against Alireza. You played really well

  • @The_6th
    @The_6th Год назад +14

    Alireza is very fun to play with, so humble Super GM...

  • @cazorla82
    @cazorla82 Год назад +12

    Alireza - “I’m tired of winning”

  • @NMBrayanAmaya
    @NMBrayanAmaya Год назад +17

    Nemsko cant handle the Firo fire! the fashion designer strikes again

    • @GilMonteverde
      @GilMonteverde Год назад +1

      Yeah he works with Levy in the fashion business I've heard.

  • @charleslittledale7991
    @charleslittledale7991 7 месяцев назад +7

    Alireza is a wonderful role model. Compared to the likes of Carlson Kasparov etc he is a true gentleman

  • @ericastier1646
    @ericastier1646 9 месяцев назад +2

    I like how you interview during a game of chess. I think it's intentional to not let him focus fully on the game, so it's really only first degree playing. That is not the fully focused Alireza playing in competition, just a date... Alireza is rare kind guy compared to other chessplayers.

  • @zkenk
    @zkenk Год назад +33

    The IMMORAL GAME

  • @luisiano92
    @luisiano92 Год назад +37

    respect to him even i think Fabi or Nakamura deserve the second place, but his time in chess is like just starting , gg Ali

    • @robdubent
      @robdubent Год назад +8

      Naka does not make second place.

    • @luisiano92
      @luisiano92 Год назад +1

      and i am not a big fan Nakamura, i always was for Magnus and Fabi , but love them all, Mamedyarov, Dubov and so many

    • @Mm-dn5gc
      @Mm-dn5gc Год назад +14

      Deserving is not a thing in competitive sports, specially chess where there is no luck involved.

    • @yarsaz4347
      @yarsaz4347 Год назад +2

      Naka isn't even top 5

    • @rizdos6437
      @rizdos6437 Год назад +1

      @@yarsaz4347 he is currently number 3 behind Magnus and Fabi, he did well in the norway chess.

  • @egoistIsagiX
    @egoistIsagiX Год назад +5

    U played great especially the first game.
    And Fashion Designer >> hopefully he becomes a World Champion in the future.

  • @virtcreates
    @virtcreates Год назад

    Thanks for reminding me how much I used to love chess! It’s been so so long since I’ve played.
    Also… It’s really awesome to me what you do - entertain while doing something you enjoy, pushing yourself on multiple fronts: intervie, get good content out of high performers, all while playing a good game of chess.
    Serving to popularize chess, giving voice to other players, and more! Only sad part was seeing some of the dumbest comments I’ve seen in a while from people who might claim to be fans of chess, but clearly aren’t talented enough to ever make it as supporters /s. Stay strong, gamer

    • @virtcreates
      @virtcreates Год назад

      This dude is cool too, instantly rooting for the both of you!

  • @5594-d6c
    @5594-d6c Год назад +2

    Great interview. I liked the setup of the scene, the questions were well chosen and interesting, games were fun to watch. Interviewer also kind and beautiful. Alireza also nice, handsome and relaxed, interesting to listen to.

  • @gusleffers9265
    @gusleffers9265 Год назад +6

    Really enjoying the irl content lately!

  • @mojtabaes2744
    @mojtabaes2744 Год назад +2

    LOL. "We are sick of each other" LOL

  • @frednibe
    @frednibe Год назад +3

    Nice to see Alireza shine in interviews, super charming match up 🙂

  • @mavhias
    @mavhias 4 месяца назад

    Interview playing chess, best concept ever haha. I hardly recommand to change the title of the video, its a very original concept, i'm here because of recommandations, but i would have 100% clicked if this was clear and not just another dual

  • @Physics123-t2i
    @Physics123-t2i 5 месяцев назад +1

    I didnt know alireza till 2 years ago,before that i thought parham maghsoodlo (idk if i spelled that right)is the strongest chees grandmaster from iran but now im proud of iran because alireza firouzja❤

  • @ralphmalph8042
    @ralphmalph8042 Год назад +7

    THE GOAT!🐐This is such a privilege.

  • @chessjess510
    @chessjess510 Год назад +1

    This was a really cool video/concept! Great questions and great chess

  • @magicsinglez
    @magicsinglez Год назад +2

    I think he’s saying he’s playing for time with you!

  • @javierfarren9248
    @javierfarren9248 Год назад +1

    I can't believe she managed to talk so much while staying alive.....she should be proud!

  • @zackf3688
    @zackf3688 Год назад +3

    Alireza seems so chill to play with!

  • @Inhumase
    @Inhumase 5 месяцев назад +1

    i love this guys. he is so humble.

  • @jean-baptistegrenouille3692
    @jean-baptistegrenouille3692 Год назад +2

    "Magnus loves torturing people" Hahahaha!

  • @Earthbound017
    @Earthbound017 Год назад +1

    This is such a good video. Never seen Alireza like this and you're a great interviewer

  • @택진정-o5b
    @택진정-o5b Год назад +1

    Your video was really great i hope i can see your other videos soon

  • @demiurg25
    @demiurg25 Год назад +1

    It's funny that he says about talent, because he was once asked if how much time he invested in chess, and he said about 12 hours a day, and that he was always thinking about chess.

    • @sepehrkian857
      @sepehrkian857 3 месяца назад +1

      He became a grandmaster after only 3 years of playing , he started at 11 was grandmaster at 14

  • @CapitalColonies
    @CapitalColonies Год назад

    That first game was close, honestly was suprised you didn't get annilhilated till the end

  • @epicchess2021
    @epicchess2021 Год назад +3

    Nice you held your own tbf nice fight

    • @bettyyyyyy
      @bettyyyyyy Год назад

      Hi from Iran, James, you are the best chess commentator!!

  • @tamirmorgan1640
    @tamirmorgan1640 Год назад +7

    nemo going easy on her youngers. respect

    • @akaNemsko
      @akaNemsko  Год назад +3

      Yessir that’s what’s going on here

  • @shafiquemirzakhani6333
    @shafiquemirzakhani6333 Год назад +2

    It’s a friendly game. You can see Alireza didn’t play for a win. He feels bad breaking a friendly opponents ego.

  • @edwincollison9317
    @edwincollison9317 Год назад +1

    Me hearing this:"Apart from Magnus Carlsen, he's the only person that loves endgames"
    Also me: Am I his son? I too love endagmes. Especially when I have a material adavantage I most of the time queen all my pawns and fork every piece out of my opponent untill they resign or I mate them. Its so satisfying

  • @avalanche9142
    @avalanche9142 Год назад +1

    Alireza deserves more coverage in the media

  • @Proflaxis
    @Proflaxis Год назад +1

    Grischuk will put himself on the wall of shame to please Maurice. BTW, so interesting to se Alireza saying he didn't work hard like other people did, so he must have some talent and discipline.

  • @jdghgh
    @jdghgh Год назад

    Great video! What a fun way to interview someone!

  • @skinnyafx3081
    @skinnyafx3081 Год назад

    she was so upset like she had a chance lmao

  • @KyawZinDerek
    @KyawZinDerek 5 месяцев назад

    Nemo : Chess 1%, Laughing 99%

  • @imightbebiased9311
    @imightbebiased9311 Год назад

    I liked the follow-up to this video...where you ended up matched up against Mohamadreza at the blitz bar, and didn't know who he was. :D

  • @mmustap3
    @mmustap3 Год назад

    At least he's honest. He realizes his skill is probably genetic.

    • @JimmyBoosterCrate
      @JimmyBoosterCrate Год назад

      Every top player has genetic skills.
      Some people are geniuses, some people are hard workers; those who make it to the worldwide top are *BOTH.*

    • @boxofcans461
      @boxofcans461 Год назад

      ​@@JimmyBoosterCratebeing genius in chess is useless. All top players work hard btw.

    • @JimmyBoosterCrate
      @JimmyBoosterCrate Год назад

      ​@@boxofcans461 "being genius in chess is useless" no, having the possibility of becoming one of the best in the world in one of the most famous games in the world, like Kasparov or Carlsen or Anand or Nakamura is not useless.
      "All top players work hard btw." I just said that.

    • @armin3057
      @armin3057 Год назад

      @@JimmyBoosterCrate but there are different strengths. for example Magnus said that alireza is one of the fastest, if not fastest players in terms of calculation ! but there is calculation, memory/tactics etc

  • @thembadube9589
    @thembadube9589 4 месяца назад +1

    Indeed, you shouldn't have given him second base ..., oops, I mean second rank.

  • @alohamark3025
    @alohamark3025 Год назад +13

    Did Alireza get a nice home-cooked meal after the games? Very nice to see two civilized players not trash talking or screaming. Chess is almost like wrestling, in modern media.

    • @liamwines883
      @liamwines883 Год назад +1

      I think he was eating more than a home cooked meal

  • @_Wai_Wai_
    @_Wai_Wai_ Год назад +1

    wow, a #2 grandmaster, that I've never heard of.

  • @seheyt
    @seheyt Год назад

    I'm dieing. "THE IMMORAL GAME STUDIO". Both spoken and captioned :)

    • @seheyt
      @seheyt Год назад

      I feel like more people would accept the invite to play immoral games with nemsko

  • @oldmedstudent1750
    @oldmedstudent1750 Год назад +1

    What do you think about Richard Rapport's style? You should do an interview with him. He just recently moved up to #10. People constantly sleeping on him, but he's a beast.

  • @Abhichess98
    @Abhichess98 Год назад +5

    dude he is handsome and shy.(NOT GAY JUST COMPLIMENTING THE MAN)

    • @Narutoo2006
      @Narutoo2006 7 месяцев назад +1

      persian men are like this to women BECUse theyre not shameless

    • @CBFW_KO
      @CBFW_KO 5 месяцев назад

      since when was it gay to call another man attractive?

  • @Braxtonnnn
    @Braxtonnnn Месяц назад +1

    Hikaru and fabi laughing in the corner

  • @EliteCubingAlliance
    @EliteCubingAlliance Год назад +1

    Great games. I didn’t notice you had a new pfp! When did you get it?

  • @Magnuscarlsen488
    @Magnuscarlsen488 Год назад +7

    Handsome man

  • @Angelo_524
    @Angelo_524 Год назад +3

    I want to see the third game

  • @OagengKhuduge
    @OagengKhuduge Год назад +2

    Wow chess is so weirdly hard man, I mean nemsko is like 2300/2400 right? And alireza is like 2700/2800 and yet they can Nemo can get an equal position for so long, I'm 1500 and I get amazed how fast they can spot tactics, I also got so happy when the gms played some of the moves I would play, especially in the middle game and improving moves.

    • @franckdebank
      @franckdebank 7 месяцев назад

      That's because you miss 60% of the game dude ..

    • @OagengKhuduge
      @OagengKhuduge 7 месяцев назад

      @@franckdebank wdym by that bro?

  • @MultiMarcd
    @MultiMarcd Год назад +7

    Really nice. You played good games too. I love the questions you asked him. Good job.

  • @williamdewit5432
    @williamdewit5432 Год назад

    How to interview chess players: play chess.

  • @ravennaprojects
    @ravennaprojects Год назад

    Great format and great questions

  • @AlexRochette
    @AlexRochette Год назад +1

    What’s that “deck of card-looking thing” on the side of the board that Firouzja is toying with?

  • @nossenkanter
    @nossenkanter Год назад

    "I reject the challenge because Nemo is no challenge."

  • @blodbotina
    @blodbotina Год назад

    Thumbs up for Versace shirt, albeit worn completely wrong :P

  • @ifixfridges7792
    @ifixfridges7792 Год назад

    Love the video and this board!!

  • @RichardsWorld
    @RichardsWorld Год назад

    You didn't give him a chance to mate you, you just gave up on him.

  • @Vivungisport
    @Vivungisport Год назад

    There are no short cuts to the top. And Alireza knows it. Guy probably played several million games online.

  • @wilestrella7202
    @wilestrella7202 Год назад

    Love the chessboard! Where to get it? Thanks😊

  • @cheimungks
    @cheimungks Месяц назад

    Here i am with my 500 elo ... Just checking their vibe😂😂😂

  • @g.m.9725
    @g.m.9725 5 месяцев назад +1

    Such a beautiful chess pair 😻

  • @jackmermigas9465
    @jackmermigas9465 Год назад +1

    Really great questions while playing top level chess! your minds are amazing!

  • @richardsrensen4219
    @richardsrensen4219 Год назад +24

    Alireza is a likeable person

    • @KillOnS
      @KillOnS Год назад

      Only if you're new to chess and don't know anything about him

    • @yarsaz4347
      @yarsaz4347 Год назад +12

      @@KillOnS Nah you just seem to be stuck in the past of a teenager

    • @vercot7000
      @vercot7000 Год назад

      @@KillOnS I've been into chess & tournaments since 2003. Alireza is a likeable person.

    • @sweet_stranger114
      @sweet_stranger114 Год назад

      ​@@KillOnSHe is unlimeable if you are an uneducated person

  • @KDlearns
    @KDlearns Год назад

    Did anyone else notice "Immoral Game" in the intro captions?

  • @navneetsingh878
    @navneetsingh878 Год назад +1

    Queen Hou yifan is Li Na of chess. She is powerful ❤

  • @bladmorane7613
    @bladmorane7613 Год назад +1

    GREAT REAL STUFF AS ALWAYS, CANADIAN FORMER RUSSIAN

  • @pawnpusher
    @pawnpusher Год назад

    Getting into the endgame against the number 2 in the world...impressive!

  • @kevinwellwrought2024
    @kevinwellwrought2024 Год назад +2

    Alireza just answered the historical question that chess talent makes all the difference which Alekhine had also confirmed almost 100 years ago!

  • @KaisarAnvar
    @KaisarAnvar Год назад

    Respect to the girl, she played very well

  • @mozhikia
    @mozhikia 2 месяца назад

    An İranian guy ❤we proud of you persian boy🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷

  • @CjLao
    @CjLao Год назад

    I don’t know who this girl is but Alireza is back! World Championship here he we go!

  • @vampire2226
    @vampire2226 5 месяцев назад

    i love every single word come out of his mouth love that genius kid

  • @amirkadir7990
    @amirkadir7990 Год назад

    What type of material is the board ? I’ve been looking on the internet and I’m unsure what type of board to buy ( that’s affordable 😂) . This board looks really nice tho , is there a link to buy it ?
    Any help will be much appreciated

  • @luckystrke
    @luckystrke Год назад

    Great video! You’re both very likable 😊🙏

  • @iamnothing8533
    @iamnothing8533 Год назад +1

    She tried so hard to disturb him but still lost lol😂

  • @CikguA
    @CikguA Год назад +1

    I hope Ali Reza will be world champ one day