You continue to demonstrate how nuanced and intricate Muay Thai is, rather than the violent and uncouth stereotype we so often see in games/movies, keep up the great work Laurence!

Ramon Dekkers and Buakaw in one frame. Legendary

Dude that's awesome you covered this. I was just watching the 2009 fight a few months ago after Brendan Dorman brought up how much he loved nieky. I remember nieky's overall kickboxing and hands were more deadly than I remembered watching a few years ago when he fought bua. I realize now with a trained-eye how little punching bua used to do against really established Dutch fighters, even for a few that didn't make the final 4-8. Bua also seemed to show off that elusive defense off with his left shoulder, head tuck, and right arm cross face guarding. I remember Souwer (or maybe it was JWP) Saying how underrated and difficult bus's defense actually was. It was just crazy watching back and realizing how safe bua played this. My memory told me bua used to dominate, up to the final Max fights with the heaviest names where competition was much closer.

Time to work on my front teep then I guess.

I've missed your longer videos :')

Love the jab/lead teep setup/switch/combo! Fake the teep and step forward with it for a hard jab.

As usual a great breakdown. This breakdown touched (for me at least) on a few important concepts which I will make sure to use while sparring ;) Nieky is a great fighter (I'm a fan of his) but this video shows how much overreliance on your strenghts can quickly become your weakness. Thanks again AND I am eagerly looking forward to your book.

Video has one "dislike" so far. I will assume it's Holzken.

Your videos are honestly the best breakdowns I've ever seen , especially on KZfaq , please keep up the good work !

Excellent breakdown.

Love ur channel! Its been ages since Ive seen most of these fights, really takes me back. Subbed

Every video I watch from you is like a week worth of sparring experience. Thanks for what you do. When I finally do fight, I would love to wear ur logo.

What an excellent breakdown, I really appreciate your videos and the time put in making them. Thank you!

This is why I'm a patreon, brilliant stuff!

Great Content brother . Thank God Someone made a video on Buakaws Great centre control . He Truly is Legend .

The most informed content on this art form comes from this channel. Cannot be faulted.

Good breakdown, keep them coming, thanks!

I really really like your explanations of the fight work of both fighters! Kudos!

This vids are incredible. Greetings from Argentina. And my best desires to you all. Hard times.

I'm not gonna lie.. I only keep returning to this vid for the music. Love your fight content! Been a fan of yours for years Lawrence Kenshin!

Man, you broke it down and in very simple way, I love that jab, teep, jab, teep and then switch knee! Or teep right knee-bam!

I love the way you broken this down.

Great breakdown, the reason why I subscribed. 👍🏽

Thanks Great video, your videos have helped me so much with my Muay thai, thank you

Great work. Thanks for the video.

Some of the best videos on KZfaq, you have, man. I really learn a lot from them. you sir, and others like you are a blessing to anyone willing to learn. I personally thank you--and Im sure that Im on behalf of many others as well. :)

Awesome video analysis Kenshin

Having to fight again the same night and thus conserve energy is very evident here. Those familiar with Buakaw's work will note that he's fighting at no more than 60% of his capability here. Immensely professional achievement and easily overlooked.

Great work, please keep it up. I have learned so much from you, its amazing. this is high level analysis! I truly appreciate all your effort. please consider doing an e book. thanks again!!!

Hi Lawrence! I love your breakdowns on muay thai, very detailed and full of relevant information! I was wondering if you could do a breakdown of Buakaw vs Enriko Kehl during the 2014 K-1 World Max Championships? I have watched it many times, but I would love to have your input on the amazing fight.

nice to see an accomplished fighter closed down by jab and teep gg.

A hell of a breakdown

Thank you for the great videos!

+Lawrence Kenshin, great videos, as always!! Lawrence, did you design your logo? What does it mean?

everything about this video was great

I believe if they met again with nieky's improvement he would win.

That was an interesting video. Definitely not the most exciting way to fight but definitely keeps them out of range to stop them unloading combinations and conserves energy.

Thais are like the modern version of Spartans. Warrior culture, born and bred to be Nak Muay killers. Respect

was that ramon dekkers in holtzkens corner ?

great analysis

beautiful, thank you

Awesome videos love them. Could you do a break down of karate fighters like Machida or Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson?

Hey man, a thought: I you would voice over the videos instead of doing it with only text. I'd bet you would have a multiple of the viewers you have now. It's certainly worth a try!

Love this vid!

Holzken looked frustrated and stumped by Buakaw's tactical attack. Appreciate the insightful and very informative video!

Loved it!

brilliant. thank you

Hello can i please ask you a question. How is the leg sweep called while Holzken was standing on both feet?

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I train muay thai and my gym there are a lot of K1 fighters so watching this is mind blowing to me. Dutch combinations are hard to deal with. It's no surprise why Thais emphasis teeps/knees so much

This is one of the tactics that stuck with me the most of all fights I've seen. You wouldn't think that Holtzken is a great champion himself

The walk up throws at the end are FUCKING beautiful

Big fan, thx for the content. Was wondering what the name to the music was? Anyone can can link me or help

Yep that was Ramon dekkers

Not gonna lie, Id love to see a rematch of this in One FC!!

Where were the combinations?? I mostly saw single jabs or teeps or jeep teep. I thought a combination is like that at 1:13 (a 1 - 2 - 7 combi), or not?

Please someone tell me the name of the song/music that starts at 6:32. I know its from nak muay but i dont know the name.

I had never seen Holzken's Hip Hinging to lessen the blow from a front kick. Do you consider it a decent defense? Would it spell disaster in an MMA context?

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Can someone explain why Nicky didn't try to catch the teep when Buakaw kept doing it?

Lawrence your videos are pure quality! Awesome job. I'd love if you could answer my question. I was doing Kickboxing for almost a year, then i stopped due to my training messing with my studies. Now since im in Uni im starting to assist Muay Thai, the thing is, some of my friends say its not as good and "versatile" as Kickboxing is and due to that is worst. Can you tell the major differences? Is it going to be hard for me? Did i make the right decision? Which is better? .-A loving fan. Hugo the Noob

Crazy how Nieky just stands there and eats teep after teep without adjusting strategy or even moving laterally might've helped. If im missing something please do respond.

how would this strategy be employed in southpaw vs orthodox matches? Getting slightly lead foot dominance and then using the rear leg teep? Or letting the opponent get lead foot dominance and then teeping with the front leg? Or is this tactic not useful in southpaw vs orthodox matches anyway?

That stiff arm was checked by Masato by countering it with a jab/uppercut /overhand. I guess that left stiff arm can be countered like in boxing by bobbing to the right and punch a job followed by an upper cut or over hand under or above respectively on that stiff arm. That was what Masato did and won the fight against Buakaw.

I'm not a trained fighter tho had my share of fights and have been a fan of boxing and kickboxing all my life. So just wondering wth did Holzken not change his strategy after one minute of jabs and teeps landing at will? Not alone 2 fights of getting punished. Seems side movement would help some if done with speed and agility tho the leg kicks would then become easier for Buakaw. But man you have to adjust somehow when you repeatedly are getting hit with the same sequences of jab,teep,jab, teep. Also he didn't really try to catch the fairly predictable teep kicks. I would think that you could also try timing a quick inside-sidestep in anticipation of a teep and counter it with something like a spinning backfist. As I said I'm not trained and I am getting old so not as sharp as I used to be, so just throwing out a few ideas. Let me know how wrong I am. But I do know that you have to try something different when getting beaten like a rented mule. hehe I've become a big fan of the talents of Buakaw. When he is in top form he is almost unbeatable and a few of his loses were robbery by the judges.

Wow, there it was Ramon Dekkers in the corner of Holzken!!!

Burning question for Lawrence or a knowledgeable viewer: what is "checking" the teep/front kick? Since parry is a block then is it a dodge/lean-away defense? I know that hand-checking is pulling down a guard to open for attack. Thanks for your time and these brilliant analyses. They've motivated me to train again after many years (not easy when you're 40+ and get tendonitis just standing!)

pretty hard to close the distance with the ball of the other guys foot in your stomach. neat stuff

Lawrence can you do analysis video on dk yoo

Lol, you can tell Buakaw just gives Nieky brief, cursory post fight respect because he sees Ramon Dekkers in the ring behind Nieky and is way more excited to see him

Anyone know how to defend a fighter trying to do this? (multiple teeps) I'm guessing catch the kick?

can you do Buakaw versus a south paw ?

Lacks the flexibility to adapt. If the same jab and teep is used over and over, he should find the rhythm and break it. I know, it's easy for anyone to say, I'm no fighter, just a fight fan.🙂

The amount of pushkicks Nieky is able to absorb is incredible! But, why didn't he come up with a counter strategy? After all, that was the second time Buakaw used the same tactic

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Nieky could easily throw left jabs most of the time before the teeps, could slip over the head right hooks quite often. Inner thigh kick to the lead legs, and kicks to the rear legs were also possible.

Just seen a video where Buakaw gets knocked out by the Japanese fighter Sato. I'm no expert but it looked suspicious to me. Lawrence will you do a breakdown? Opinions?

buakaw blocks punches with his face leaving his arms free to deflect and catch kicks.

Can anyone explain me The difference between their Standes? They Seem to be very similar to me :/ i Know what Lawrence means But in the Video stance doesnt Seem so different to me

Buakaw Was Young!!

i love the critics in the video that cannot be seen from other's.

Both hurts and feels good to see Dekkers there. Fuck man. Great breakdown Lawrence. If Nieky and Buakaw would fight now, who do you think would win? Let's say under glory rules.

Damn, how come I never knew this fight happened

I remember the commentator say he was broke back mountain over buakaw lol that was classic i love buakaw

what do you think of china tournament fake fights?.

Buakaw is much tighter in muscle and rigidity later years, true strength of Muay thai...being a wall so to speak. There are principles I believe make the master martial artist; kicking, punching, grappling, acrobatics, defense. All the 5 can have many sub topics, like say here in the video, defense can have a sub topic of muscle conditioning and strength, as well many other sub topics within defense. The 5 foundations, and utilizing them all with great skill, tough stuff.

never understood why western fighters neglect the centerline approach, that goes for pretty much any style.

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Its ironic, I just watched the 2007, and 2009 fight back to back and especially in the 2007 match i was thinking, *this is a great Muay Thai break down example for Lawrence Kenshin lol...next in my suggest videos list? This video LOL... Nothing much changed at all since 2007, that was a title fight too. Buakaw just had more combinations and over all demolished the Dutchman. Nieky still had zero answer for one of the staple Muay Thai (Teep) moves. I was shocked he just kept that high guard waiting for Buakaw's cross that he never even needed to extend...

Perfect against blitz punchers like masato or zambidis

BUAKAW IS THE LEGEND !!!

Those teeps looked very low. Looked like alot of them hit the cup to me. Seriously pause at some of them. The teep at 1:32 definitely was low.

Can't watch to much Buakaw before bed , this guy gives Chuck Norris nightmares, need to calm down with some Nong-o

Buakaw has the best kicks, switch kicks, low kicks, and teeps in the world

how strong that punch, can't make buakaw down or KO... buakaw head like steel...

why doesn't Nieky use an uppercut? Also we don't see many elbows here. However, Nieky's resume is impressive, Buakaw is legendary too

As an complete amateur watching this video, I observe that there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of movement? They always seem stay squared up to each other, throwing punches and kicks but never circling around or even trying to dodge a hit?

Kinda safest way to beat an opponent without injuring them that much i think? Cool strategy tho. cmiiw

That guy miss the master class of grabbing the opponent's leg. Because it's reasonable to get countered by a teep or push kick but, man...he's eating every kick!

I don't really get it, why the guy doesn't even try to catch Buakaw's leg?