What do you NEED in camp when training for a fight? Some people say sparring is the most important. Some people swear by bag work. What is your #1 priority???
Cardio is King. 💥 Totally agree on that one. You can have all the technique, timing and knockout power in the world, but once you are depleted and cannot go on, you're done.
1. Pad Work 2. Cardio & Explosiveness Sprinting 3. Sparing 4. Partner Drilling, Sudo Sparing 5. Clinch Work 6. Body Conditioning 7. Bag Work 8. Shadow Boxing 9. Weight Lifting 10. Flexibility and Mobility
This is good information for up an coming fighters, going into my very first fight I never really ran in camp. And also didn’t focus on boxing as much as I should. Watching your videos shows us how important it really is!
I didn’t realize how important boxing was. I consider myself more of a kick and knee fighter in Muay Thai. But when I realized in camp I was getting punched from a variety of angles so quickly, before I could even set up a kick, I realized I needed to get better at the sweet science. 😂
Much appreciated, Gabriel. Some of the low-priority items on your list are my high-priority, and I notice I gas out and lack defense when I get tired. This has made me reassess my training going forward.
I like what you said about bagwork. It's not urgent. That's why I love bagwork with my coach watching and forcing me to do something. It not only makes me work like I was on pads, but it makes me work especially on my will, since there's no stimulus to hit like when there's someone holding up a pad. The only cue to work is your coach's voice, just like when in the ring when he's in the corner. I remember precisely the day I got better at the switch kick. It was an off day, I was the only one at the gym so my coach decided to work on improving my switch on the bag. He'd have me react as fast as possible to his voice, a bit like a 1-2 but instead of fast hands the 1 was the switch and the 2 the kick itself. It was awesome. It was punishing. I loved every second of it.
Intresting video. I don't see running so important because you can replace its effects using padwork drills or hard bagwork rounds. Good thing in running is that it is very safe to do hard rounds. An assault bike is one good option also.
I told someone that running is a bigger training priority than everything except pad work, but he didn't believe me. He said he would prioritise many other things over running. He had previously competed in fights with shin guards, where fitness didn't seem to affect him. However, when he moved up a level and participated in his first semi-professional kickboxing fight (in the UK, this 3 x 2-minute round), he was exhausted after the first round. His legs felt weak, hindering his ability to defend himself correctly, and the fight was stopped in the third round off leg kicks. Afterward, he admitted that I was right about the importance of running. He felt better, but lacked the fitness to perform effectively and protect himself, ultimately resulting in a technical knockout.
I have to agree with you pad work is very important it amazes me how the young Fighters don't do it as much as I do and I'm old every Sunday's pad work no matter what I do six rounds of pad work I'm almost 60 years old and just amazing these young Fighters are not doing it
I'd love it if you covered alexander volkanovski man has been on Fire and just defeated max holloway I think he needs a what makes him good with tips to improve! Love you gabriel
Great info. I’m a beginner and sparred for the first time 3 days ago. I did ok but definitely gassed out 40 minutes in. I was definitely considering joining a boxing gym as well as that what enabled me to hold my own in my first sparring session
If you can spar for 40 mins straight without gassing out, that's pretty good. Or very relaxed sparring. Normally beginners crap their lungs out after one round cause they're so tense
Very helpful material!! Not just the list but why those training methods are as important - or not so important as they are. I am not training for a fight but still find this useful in identifying gaps in my training.
Padwork is my favorite, when i was in thailand i trained with phenomonal padholders and i feel like in 2 weeks i got better than i would in the US in a year..or more
@@trevorosborn9572 Hahahaa since then I’ve competed 7 times That one I said there was white belt comp Then I’ve done 6 at blue belt Journey has been awesome Been a blue belt for about 16 months now
I just had my first fight 3 weeks ago. I did a ton of padwork and sparring leading up to it but I did 0 running. I must have went running once or twice during camp and they were both 5-7 km, no sprints. Needless to say, I gassed after the first round, which I won, but then had no energy to offer much offense as well as to do anything effective in the clinch ( which was fucking exhausting lol). I gotta start running!!
While I like the reasoning behind your order based on the “bang for your buck” each method gives, I still feel as thought all these methods should be included and have their place so their all important
Thanks for the solid tips! As a beginner, I would have to move partner drilling further up my priority list - such a good way to learn technique. I was talking to a futbol player 2 days ago about conditioning for futbol: Speed and endurance. Reminded me of your take on fighter conditioning. Interval sprinting at 100% is such a crazy workout, especially on hills.
Amazing video. Gabriel you are so good at explaining. Pure gold information in this video. Pad holding is so important and so underestimated. One of the first thing they should teach to newbies is how to hold pads. Also pads are for offense and defense, the pads holder has to throw back at you. It makes so much sense what you are saying: sparring for timing, sprint for cardio, pads for everything. Love it.
Thank you as always for sharing. I have not yet returned to my gym since the COVID mandates. I’m rearing up to get up and go train! I have no excuse now! The gym is open! Some of your priorities and your reasoning surprised me! It’s so interesting to hear different peoples approaches to fight preparation. But it seems like everyone is so different in their fight prep strategy. I guess I would have thought that sparring would have been a top priority? I’m no where near your level as a fighter and martial artist, but I feel that sparring would be my top priority. Without enough adequate sparring I feel mentally week. Next I for sure would go with pad work, but at my gym our coach only has a limited time and only give us 3 rounds per team member, unless I schedule a private. For sure Running is a must, but you didn’t specify what style/modality you prefer. I honestly only feel like 400-200 meter repeats are effective for me. Coach has us run 2 miles before class 3x a week, and I feel weaker because of it 🤷 But when we’re doing track work with the ‘Repeats’ I really feel the difference in sparring and drilling! Also I love weight training! But I have had similar problem you had regarding getting hurt. I never injured myself per say Lifting, I did tear my pec Benching once due to improper technique, but it doesn’t bother me now. My observation with strength training is that I normally have issues when I first start strength training. Then after the first 2-3 weeks those issues go away, and then improve. The issues I have are usually in my hips and low back. I think it’s part of the adaptation process. But after the initial first weeks my back and hips feel strong and stable. I also never test my 1 RM. I start with a light weight, which would be lighter than I want it to. From there I add weight in conservative increments; for example I would start Squatting with like 60kg then in around 8 weeks I’m comfortably working in the 160s kg. Anyways, thanks again for the content Champ! If you read my post thank you very much for your time 😆
Hi Gabriel, I understand that cardio is so important hence why running is so high on the list. But why don't you do bag work as solo cardio instead since you can work on your technique and power at the same time. Wouldn't it be more worthwhile?
I agree in the list 100%. But I put body conditioning higher in the list. For me is 1. Cardio (HiiT, all out sprints, or zone 2 HR training), 2. sparing with 16 oz gloves thorax and all protective equipment for muay Thai (you can apply some drilling rounds where only one attacks and the other defends but you are trying 100%, 3. Pads 4. body conditioning, 5. Wall pad (instead of boxing bag) just to finish off with some hits you like to throw like you do with makiwara...etc. everything else is meaningless and I don't spend a single minute on it. 6. Strength and conditioning (full body mostly high reps in explosive tempo) but periodization is key in weights and callisthenics It took me a while to understand the importance of pads. It can be a good replacement for everything especially when the fight is near. It works your cardio, reaction time, reflexes, technique...all from my list 1-5, without getting injured and overtrained. Especially if you had shin splints from running or gotten hit on the head a lot in sparring.
sprints are important, more than running. Bc in a fight you don’t went always the same pace like in running but it goes up and downs and mostly very intensive like in Sprints
I just started Muay Thai but been lifting for the past year not throwing shade but I have a bit more muscle than you but definitely lacking in the abs department (not fully toned or too noticeable without getting close) but I’m just saying I’m glad I’m pay that and can focus on technique more
As always great video. However are you suggesting that there is no strength training at all during a fight camp? Where does strength training fit in in your opinion?
I'm sure strength training is a massive part of many people's camp and is VERY important. I have put very little focus on it and therefore feel it's low on my list of priorities. But I may start utilizing it more now that the weigh-in weight in 150lbs and I'm only walking around 154-157lbs. Another 5-10lbs of muscle seem warranted and I need strength training to make that happen.
I wish gyms will follow the concepts of the video instead of a 30 minute of burpees, push ups, body squats and etc and 20 minutes of alternate pads and 10 mins of cooldown.
the Thais training is mostly pad work and no one can argue against how effective it is, weightlifting and ''conditioning'' like flipping tyres and all that is a waste of time and recovery reserves, (interactive) pad work, running, sparring, bag work.
Hey Gabriel. What do you think about Superbon's trainer, Trainer Gae and his padwork style? Seems like he fits your criteria as someone that will keep you honest on defense after your combos and someone that will push your cardio to its limit. Not sure if it's just me but it seems like Superbon has been doing better since joining up with him and maybe that padwork style actually has a lot to do with it...
2:35 I get your point but like in your fight with van Roosmalen I really think it was just the sheer difference in power which lead to the loss (of course he cut weight and rehydrated way more than you but still). I do not see a single good reason for neglecting that aspect. Just like someone else with KO power should not neglect cardio, because he didn't "need it" yet.
Robin is a great fighter for sure. Most people do not realize after weigh ins - Robin posted he was 168 lbs that night and he 173 lbs. in the ring. Gabriel was 148 in the ring for the fight. There was a 25 lb weight difference in the fight and at the top pro level when things are pretty equal skill wise there is no way a fighter who is 25 lbs smaller will win. Frankly - for the health of fighters, weight cut rules should be much more stringent.
You could also cross train with another sport. Do you like basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, squash, tennis, or any other fast-twitch sports that need endurance and explosive speed? Whatever you do, it's good to mix up your pace between fast and recovery/slow. Personally, I feel that a lot of bike work slows me down and reduces my ability to be quick on my feet. Do something fun! Or if you're a masochist like me, just do a lot of HIIT workouts. . .
For me is a crap advice, I need sparring for improve my fight and beside, I don't feel very well if I don't do sparring, but you don't need to do hard sparring always, this type of sparring is bad for you if you do this kind of sparring always
What do you do to stay in the shape you do? How often are you lifting? I see many people with similar physiques who life all the time and am just curious on how you go about it.
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What do you NEED in camp when training for a fight? Some people say sparring is the most important. Some people swear by bag work.
What is your #1 priority???
cardio by far
Sparring and power training .Most Figther put too much emphase on cardio when It s so much less important. Cardio is important just over rated.
Im not a Fighter, but without hand speed drilling i absolutely suck at sparring.
EPIC vid again G, thx!!
pads and light sparring. technique first, then cardio then strength and conditioning
10. Jump Rope
9. lift weighta
8. shadow box
7. bag work
6. body conditioning
5. clinch work
4. partner drills(pseudo sparring)
3.sparring
2.running
1.padwork
Goat
You beautiful thing you
Yes sir i agree
WHAT sparring is 3???
I disagree that is the most fun thing to do also it allows you to apply what you learnt from pads to real world situations
Padwork #1? Man I started out doing a lot of padwork with a friend. When I got a bag I made bigger improvements faster
Cardio is King. 💥
Totally agree on that one.
You can have all the technique, timing and knockout power in the world, but once you are depleted and cannot go on, you're done.
1. Pad Work
2. Cardio & Explosiveness Sprinting
3. Sparing
4. Partner Drilling, Sudo Sparing
5. Clinch Work
6. Body Conditioning
7. Bag Work
8. Shadow Boxing
9. Weight Lifting
10. Flexibility and Mobility
I appreciate you actually have opinions and this isnt just an "it depends" fluff piece
This is good information for up an coming fighters, going into my very first fight I never really ran in camp. And also didn’t focus on boxing as much as I should. Watching your videos shows us how important it really is!
I also didn't run in my very first camp. Big mistake.
I got so tired.
I didn’t realize how important boxing was. I consider myself more of a kick and knee fighter in Muay Thai. But when I realized in camp I was getting punched from a variety of angles so quickly, before I could even set up a kick, I realized I needed to get better at the sweet science. 😂
I just signed up for my first amateur boxing bout, so this is great timing for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience Champ!
how and where did you do that?
Sparring
Partner drills
Technique
Don’t put running and padwork as your main focus
Because boxing and kickboxing is different sports
did you win?
@@tomnguyen4673 Yes. But road work is so important!
did you win
You should definitely do more videos like this they are very helpful
I definitely will. Thanks for the feedback 🙏
Your info is so invaluable
Who bloody posts this insider tips and tricks
😀👍 I just hope subscribers are taking notes and winning fights.
Much appreciated, Gabriel. Some of the low-priority items on your list are my high-priority, and I notice I gas out and lack defense when I get tired. This has made me reassess my training going forward.
This is insanly usefull, your video ideas/topics are someting amazing
Glad you think so!
I like what you said about bagwork. It's not urgent. That's why I love bagwork with my coach watching and forcing me to do something. It not only makes me work like I was on pads, but it makes me work especially on my will, since there's no stimulus to hit like when there's someone holding up a pad. The only cue to work is your coach's voice, just like when in the ring when he's in the corner.
I remember precisely the day I got better at the switch kick. It was an off day, I was the only one at the gym so my coach decided to work on improving my switch on the bag. He'd have me react as fast as possible to his voice, a bit like a 1-2 but instead of fast hands the 1 was the switch and the 2 the kick itself. It was awesome. It was punishing. I loved every second of it.
Holy moly this is so true. Practitioners from traditional martial arts should take notes as well!!!
This is champion level information. Absolute gold!
This video is an ABSOLUTE BANGER!
I needed this video! I never know what to concentrate on. This helped so much. Thank you!
I train Muay Thai, Great list. I'm guilty of not doing enough cardio/running. Enjoy light technical sparring.
If you're not competing light technical sparring is the way to go 👍
Intresting video. I don't see running so important because you can replace its effects using padwork drills or hard bagwork rounds. Good thing in running is that it is very safe to do hard rounds. An assault bike is one good option also.
And of course the diet !
your channel is so gold !
🙏🙏🙏
You should do this list again but for beginners looking to learn from start
Great idea. I can make that happen.
I second that idea!
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Do this please! Though I think I could adjust this video's list for my goals (and I am), it would be cool to see your thoughts.
Oh wow you already did :D
ruclips.net/video/p6iX6TnNj5Y/видео.html
Thanks for your advices. I am a hobby fighter but I benefit from your videos a lot.
Great video! Thank you Gabriel
I told someone that running is a bigger training priority than everything except pad work, but he didn't believe me. He said he would prioritise many other things over running. He had previously competed in fights with shin guards, where fitness didn't seem to affect him. However, when he moved up a level and participated in his first semi-professional kickboxing fight (in the UK, this 3 x 2-minute round), he was exhausted after the first round. His legs felt weak, hindering his ability to defend himself correctly, and the fight was stopped in the third round off leg kicks. Afterward, he admitted that I was right about the importance of running. He felt better, but lacked the fitness to perform effectively and protect himself, ultimately resulting in a technical knockout.
Great info. Totally agree
I have to agree with you pad work is very important it amazes me how the young Fighters don't do it as much as I do and I'm old every Sunday's pad work no matter what I do six rounds of pad work I'm almost 60 years old and just amazing these young Fighters are not doing it
I'd love it if you covered alexander volkanovski man has been on Fire and just defeated max holloway I think he needs a what makes him good with tips to improve! Love you gabriel
Yes. That guy is looking sooo sharp.
I'll make my next "what makes him so good" on Alex.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Looking forward to it.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you Gabriel you're an inspiration truly
I agree with this list, it's a good one
Great info. I’m a beginner and sparred for the first time 3 days ago. I did ok but definitely gassed out 40 minutes in. I was definitely considering joining a boxing gym as well as that what enabled me to hold my own in my first sparring session
If you can spar for 40 mins straight without gassing out, that's pretty good. Or very relaxed sparring. Normally beginners crap their lungs out after one round cause they're so tense
Very helpful material!! Not just the list but why those training methods are as important - or not so important as they are. I am not training for a fight but still find this useful in identifying gaps in my training.
Yes. This list should be helpful for recreational athletes and competitive athletes.
Awesome!
I have my first fight coming up and was just thinking about how to prioritize my time. Thanks for the solid advice Gabriel!
Padwork is my favorite, when i was in thailand i trained with phenomonal padholders and i feel like in 2 weeks i got better than i would in the US in a year..or more
You're the best advisor, bro ❤️💙
Really interesting video and invaluable as always!! Thanks ❤️🙏
thank you so much man, this is very valuable for a starting fighter like me!
Glad I could help!
Thanks gabe
This was an exceptional video
Got my first BJJ match in 11 days, wish me luck lads 🫡🥋
All the best
@@GabrielVargaOfficial thanks bro I smashed them
@@triocha233Have you had any fights since then
How did it go? Did you rak up any other matches since?
@@trevorosborn9572 Hahahaa since then I’ve competed 7 times
That one I said there was white belt comp
Then I’ve done 6 at blue belt
Journey has been awesome
Been a blue belt for about 16 months now
A tier list of training !! Nice ideas 💡
Crazy you put shadow boxing
So high up
But I guess it’s your opinion and I respect that
Can you do a video on tips to be a good pad holder we all get told how to fight but pad holding is normally overlooked
I just had my first fight 3 weeks ago. I did a ton of padwork and sparring leading up to it but I did 0 running. I must have went running once or twice during camp and they were both 5-7 km, no sprints. Needless to say, I gassed after the first round, which I won, but then had no energy to offer much offense as well as to do anything effective in the clinch ( which was fucking exhausting lol). I gotta start running!!
Bravo man!!
While I like the reasoning behind your order based on the “bang for your buck” each method gives, I still feel as thought all these methods should be included and have their place so their all important
I felt pad work was going to be top choice as that's what I prioritize. So glad I was correct 😌
Thanks for the solid tips! As a beginner, I would have to move partner drilling further up my priority list - such a good way to learn technique. I was talking to a futbol player 2 days ago about conditioning for futbol: Speed and endurance. Reminded me of your take on fighter conditioning. Interval sprinting at 100% is such a crazy workout, especially on hills.
I love playing futbol.
Excellent video. I’m going to incorporate your spirit / jog into my normal running routine.
Nice. I hope you find it helps.
Amazing video. Gabriel you are so good at explaining. Pure gold information in this video. Pad holding is so important and so underestimated. One of the first thing they should teach to newbies is how to hold pads. Also pads are for offense and defense, the pads holder has to throw back at you. It makes so much sense what you are saying: sparring for timing, sprint for cardio, pads for everything. Love it.
Cool timing to see this from you, because I learned about a muay thai gym nearby that I'm looking to join to get back to training properly 🙂
Why do you put jump rope so low while jump rope is similar to running? We can jump fast and slow for different intensity. Please explain, thanks!
Brilliant content!
Great advices , as always 👍👍
Great video
Great information sir thank you 🙏🏽
This is awesome
Great video thanks!
That explains why Kru Alin likes pad work so much
Can we get another boxing combos video or kickboxing/karate one?
Thank you as always for sharing. I have not yet returned to my gym since the COVID mandates. I’m rearing up to get up and go train! I have no excuse now! The gym is open! Some of your priorities and your reasoning surprised me! It’s so interesting to hear different peoples approaches to fight preparation. But it seems like everyone is so different in their fight prep strategy. I guess I would have thought that sparring would have been a top priority? I’m no where near your level as a fighter and martial artist, but I feel that sparring would be my top priority. Without enough adequate sparring I feel mentally week. Next I for sure would go with pad work, but at my gym our coach only has a limited time and only give us 3 rounds per team member, unless I schedule a private. For sure Running is a must, but you didn’t specify what style/modality you prefer. I honestly only feel like 400-200 meter repeats are effective for me. Coach has us run 2 miles before class 3x a week, and I feel weaker because of it 🤷 But when we’re doing track work with the ‘Repeats’ I really feel the difference in sparring and drilling! Also I love weight training! But I have had similar problem you had regarding getting hurt. I never injured myself per say Lifting, I did tear my pec Benching once due to improper technique, but it doesn’t bother me now. My observation with strength training is that I normally have issues when I first start strength training. Then after the first 2-3 weeks those issues go away, and then improve. The issues I have are usually in my hips and low back. I think it’s part of the adaptation process. But after the initial first weeks my back and hips feel strong and stable. I also never test my 1 RM. I start with a light weight, which would be lighter than I want it to. From there I add weight in conservative increments; for example I would start Squatting with like 60kg then in around 8 weeks I’m comfortably working in the 160s kg. Anyways, thanks again for the content Champ! If you read my post thank you very much for your time 😆
For me #1 sparring. Can be lighter to avoid injuries.
I liked it so much...
Any video about how to be the good pad holder?
Nick Diaz says the same about having good hands...if you can stop the kicks, you need good hands to win the fight in striking
Good thought from Nick.
Solid kick defense and good boxing can beat most people
Niceeeee . Can yo do pls mike zambidis 5 things that make him so good pls
I always thought bag work was what made the difference in punching power.
Can you do a video about Japanese Kickboxing? Some basic breakdown about the clean kickboxing style of japan.
One thing i didnt see you mention was body weight exercises
Thanks for the knowledge Gabriel
Legend 🙏
Thanks 👌🏻
0:00 As a non English native, I can't say if he's saying 'ohhh well', 'ohhh boy' or 'ohhh wey'
How to out fight in Kickboxing
Thats a great idea
Spam sidekicks and teeps lol
Grigorian Vs superbon 2 is an excellent recent example of how to do so if you haven't seen it 👍
@@urmomgayming1834 That was complete domination.
To be honest I use jumping rope as cardio 10-20 minutes mid to high intensity range besides footwork and agility work.
I think Lifting weights depend on weight classes, especially if your trying to bulk up or if your trying to add more power!
What I do for number 9 is a burnout of 100 reps in 25 reps with 10lb dumbbells and 10-20 push-ups in between and wooo man that is one hell of a burn
thank you
Can you do a Grappling/MMA version of this video?
Legend thank uou
Hi Gabriel, I understand that cardio is so important hence why running is so high on the list. But why don't you do bag work as solo cardio instead since you can work on your technique and power at the same time. Wouldn't it be more worthwhile?
Interesting. I would have bet that sparring would be #1.
Thanks
This video was definitely a good supplement for the question I asked you haha 😂
have you ever tried deathmatch sparring with maximum protection for 8 rounds after warmup adn stretching?
I agree in the list 100%. But I put body conditioning higher in the list. For me is
1. Cardio (HiiT, all out sprints, or zone 2 HR training),
2. sparing with 16 oz gloves thorax and all protective equipment for muay Thai (you can apply some drilling rounds where only one attacks and the other defends but you are trying 100%,
3. Pads
4. body conditioning,
5. Wall pad (instead of boxing bag) just to finish off with some hits you like to throw like you do with makiwara...etc. everything else is meaningless and I don't spend a single minute on it.
6. Strength and conditioning (full body mostly high reps in explosive tempo) but periodization is key in weights and callisthenics
It took me a while to understand the importance of pads. It can be a good replacement for everything especially when the fight is near. It works your cardio, reaction time, reflexes, technique...all from my list 1-5, without getting injured and overtrained. Especially if you had shin splints from running or gotten hit on the head a lot in sparring.
sprints are important, more than running. Bc in a fight you don’t went always the same pace like in running but it goes up and downs and mostly very intensive like in Sprints
I just started Muay Thai but been lifting for the past year not throwing shade but I have a bit more muscle than you but definitely lacking in the abs department (not fully toned or too noticeable without getting close) but I’m just saying I’m glad I’m pay that and can focus on technique more
As always great video. However are you suggesting that there is no strength training at all during a fight camp? Where does strength training fit in in your opinion?
I'm sure strength training is a massive part of many people's camp and is VERY important.
I have put very little focus on it and therefore feel it's low on my list of priorities.
But I may start utilizing it more now that the weigh-in weight in 150lbs and I'm only walking around 154-157lbs.
Another 5-10lbs of muscle seem warranted and I need strength training to make that happen.
I wish gyms will follow the concepts of the video instead of a 30 minute of burpees, push ups, body squats and etc and 20 minutes of alternate pads and 10 mins of cooldown.
bag work would have been #10 for me and skipping rope way more important... but maybe that's why I'm not a pro fighter XD
the Thais training is mostly pad work and no one can argue against how effective it is, weightlifting and ''conditioning'' like flipping tyres and all that is a waste of time and recovery reserves, (interactive) pad work, running, sparring, bag work.
Hey Gabriel. What do you think about Superbon's trainer, Trainer Gae and his padwork style? Seems like he fits your criteria as someone that will keep you honest on defense after your combos and someone that will push your cardio to its limit. Not sure if it's just me but it seems like Superbon has been doing better since joining up with him and maybe that padwork style actually has a lot to do with it...
Pad work... i am lucky i have an exvellent pad man
🥊
2:35 I get your point but like in your fight with van Roosmalen I really think it was just the sheer difference in power which lead to the loss (of course he cut weight and rehydrated way more than you but still). I do not see a single good reason for neglecting that aspect. Just like someone else with KO power should not neglect cardio, because he didn't "need it" yet.
Robin is a great fighter for sure. Most people do not realize after weigh ins - Robin posted he was 168 lbs that night and he 173 lbs. in the ring. Gabriel was 148 in the ring for the fight. There was a 25 lb weight difference in the fight and at the top pro level when things are pretty equal skill wise there is no way a fighter who is 25 lbs smaller will win.
Frankly - for the health of fighters, weight cut rules should be much more stringent.
Nice video man, i really hate running but it seems really important, what can i do?
You can swim or find other cardio drills that are mean.
The cross fit bikes (Rouge) are so mean and just as hard as a good run.
You could also cross train with another sport. Do you like basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, squash, tennis, or any other fast-twitch sports that need endurance and explosive speed? Whatever you do, it's good to mix up your pace between fast and recovery/slow. Personally, I feel that a lot of bike work slows me down and reduces my ability to be quick on my feet. Do something fun! Or if you're a masochist like me, just do a lot of HIIT workouts. . .
@@KelpWolf I like high intensity shadow boxing, otherwise i suck at basketball, football and so on.
Rad!
a bunch of ufc fighters (leon edwards, max h) said as soon as mma guys are on danawhitecontender level they dont need to spar ever again.
For me is a crap advice, I need sparring for improve my fight and beside, I don't feel very well if I don't do sparring, but you don't need to do hard sparring always, this type of sparring is bad for you if you do this kind of sparring always
Noti
What do you do to stay in the shape you do? How often are you lifting? I see many people with similar physiques who life all the time and am just curious on how you go about it.
2 times per week right now.
But that is new over the last year. Before that maybe once a month.
When is your next Fight Gabriel?
Nothing lined up yet. But you can expect to see me back this year.
Imagine getting in a bar fight with this dude not knowing. he'd beat you up and then apologized for beating you too hard like a good Canadian
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