Not Exactly MMA (but yet it is) Buakaw Banchamek's Evolution

[IronGolem007]

Yeah, it's long. Deal with it.
(No, no cliff notes. Actually watching is required — and ultimately worthwhile.)

While this video does not involve pure MMA, it still involves "mixing martial arts" by chronicling Buakaw Banchamek's evolution from "pure Muay Thai" ... to "boxer/Muay Thai".

The fight sequences are more chaotic than 99% of anything in the UFC.

To my eye, the level of skill Banchamek has, as a striker, makes Adesanya and Pereira look like decrepit, elderly outcasts.

It's worth the watch.

 

[Odoylerules4lyf]

K-1 max in its prime was the most exciting events in combat sports, period.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

get this crap out of the Power Slap forum..

 

[IronGolem007]

get this crap out of the Power Slap forum..

What an asshole.

Actually watch the video.

In no universe is this "crap" ... but 1000x more exciting than "the crap" we watched last night.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

What an asshole.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

always dick ridin

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Yeah, it's long. Deal with it.
(No, no cliff notes. Actually watching is required — and ultimately worthwhile.)

While this video does not involve pure MMA, it still involves "mixing martial arts" by chronicling Buakaw Banchamek's evolution from "pure Muay Thai" ... to "boxer/Muay Thai".

The fight sequences are more chaotic than 99% of anything in the UFC.

To my eye, the level of skill Banchamek has, as a striker, makes Adesanya and Pereira look like decrepit, elderly outcasts.

It's worth the watch.

It's 55 mins.

Do you want running commentary? or just once I'm done?

Also, obligatory:

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

always dick ridin

we know you are buddeh.

 

[cade187]

There’s a right place and a wrong place. Doesn’t matter how awesome you think it is.

 

[NoSmilez]

I think it's actually a combination of Schilt, Overeem and Buakaw that got the clinch rules changed.

 

[RonDante]

Yeah, it's long. Deal with it.
(No, no cliff notes. Actually watching is required — and ultimately worthwhile.)

While this video does not involve pure MMA, it still involves "mixing martial arts" by chronicling Buakaw Banchamek's evolution from "pure Muay Thai" ... to "boxer/Muay Thai".

The fight sequences are more chaotic than 99% of anything in the UFC.

To my eye, the level of skill Banchamek has, as a striker, makes Adesanya and Pereira look like decrepit, elderly outcasts.

It's worth the watch.

Has nothing to do with the ufc, old man

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Cliffs:

I am at the 27 minute mark and Buakaw has not yet joined the UFC.

Will keep you posted.

 

[IronGolem007]

It's 55 mins.

Do you want running commentary? or just once I'm done?

Also, obligatory:

Need to actually watch to appreciate.

Some incredible fights, that put the UFC to shame.

Also many "pure Muay Thai" techniques were forbidden, because no "non-Thai" had an answer for them.

A de-volution, as it were.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Need to actually watch to appreciate.

Some incredible fights, that put the UFC to shame.

Also many "pure Muay Thai" techniques were forbidden, because no "non-Thai" had an answer for them.

A de-volution, as it were.

Yeah man, I am, and have before today (so, rewatching).

It's a fun watch and exciting. But it also note it is highlights, not fights, that is a distinction.

I have spent time in Thailand enjoy pure Muay Thai, and am aware of banned techniques.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

we know you are buddeh.

whats can i expect next an I'm rubber you are glue response.

 

[IronGolem007]

Yeah man, I am, and have before today (so, rewatching).

It's a fun watch and exciting. But it also note it is highlights, not fights, that is a distinction.

I have spent time in Thailand enjoy pure Muay Thai, and am aware of banned techniques.

My ex of 8 years was Thai, and we went to some Muay Thai fights.

These dudes are so raw and full of guts, it's amazing.

I don't follow enough to be knowledgeable, but I have seen enough to be in awe of the art.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

whats can i expect next an I'm rubber you are glue response.

Buddeh sometimes it seems like you have been sniffing glue.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Buddeh sometimes it seems like you have been sniffing glue.

I should get royalties for your responses because i write them for you. ha ha

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

My ex of 8 years was Thai, and we went to some Muay Thai fights.

These dudes are so raw and full of guts, it's amazing.

I don't follow enough to be knowledgeable, but I have seen enough to be in awe of the art.

'BIG FIGHT, BIIIG FIGHT!'

Yeah it is incredible to see live, and best in that local atmosphere, IMO. And yes, raw and full of guts indeed.