The match is a race to 2 out of 3 sets, with a race to 8 in each set. Winner prize is $200,000 --- largest in pool history; second place money is $100,000.
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@raycarltonbilliards57986 жыл бұрын
@jordanisme56736 жыл бұрын
biliar de los que no tienen
@raycarltonbilliards57986 жыл бұрын
Gracias por tu comentario, Jordan. Me alegra que estés disfrutando los videos.
@andywild29763 жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 .
@danilodelacruz28582 жыл бұрын
@@andywild2976 thanks i enjoyed viewing ur billiard.
@reducecotwo2 жыл бұрын
Make's for an interesting tournament when both players are extremely nervous. 👍
@christopherlarge4307 жыл бұрын
poor Mike no lay ups, L.J.J. and the other commentator make it sound like Efren isn't shooting hard shots, high pressure $200,000 match every shot is difficult, Mike is just like E. Strickland talks to much, Efren says nothing he just kicks a** and smiles, I like that
@josemanuel607 жыл бұрын
Reyes the most humble player I've seen, his actions are louder then his words greatest ever.
@shizangle87613 жыл бұрын
I was so annoyed listening to these announcers, saying he had all easy shots etc. the reality is that his queue ball control was phenomenal and barely made any mistakes
@titusmuseva53913 жыл бұрын
He just met his GOAT.
@portobelloedinburgh88913 жыл бұрын
"Than"
@artemiodivinagracia49372 жыл бұрын
He is true gentleman in his sport. We’re so proud of this Filipino hero, a symbol of humility!
@Sc0rch912 жыл бұрын
@@shizangle8761 no he had easy shots from the start
@Kkvng_Nova2 жыл бұрын
I think it's amazing how this video was put out 5 years ago yet the person who published it is still replying to comments and concerns of his viewers to this day. Much respect.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying the videos and my abundant replies, Markus. *
@Kkvng_Nova2 жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 of course. I always love to watch efren run them tables. Wish I could do the same
@rengpuiacolney7328 Жыл бұрын
Why am i still watching this at 3am in the morning when i have a meeting at 9:30? But goddamn. The sheer humility and lovable character of Reyes is so pleasing to watch
@raycarltonbilliards5798 Жыл бұрын
I've known Efren for more than 30 years and can personally tell you that he has no equal for a lifetime of being gentlemanly, fair, humble, and respectful of other pros and spectators always -- meanwhile playing with unearthly skill and the imagination and vision of a true genius. *A humble genius -- that's a category of genius rarely seen in world history*. Such a decent, wholesome man. A wonderful role model for young and older folks alike, and for emerging players everywhere. Pool players of all ages around the world (and millions of non-players too) all love Efren. *His skills, sportsmanship and unmistakable human kindness dazzle everyone. He probably has inspired more players to begin playing our wonderful sport, than any player in the 170-year history of professional billiards*.
@tslaza3 жыл бұрын
What is so amazing about Efren is that he is so humble. Its extremely rare in today's world that someone with his dominating skills and talent can remain so calm, respectful and humble. What a admirable person he is. I wish this game was more popular so that today's youth could have a role model like him to shape their outlook on sportsman ship and life!
@daisyrayton26693 жыл бұрын
Very well said sir
@bill8by52 жыл бұрын
He is such a great man, and obviously a truly great player in a class all by himself. If you want to watch some outstanding Efren pool, go check out any of Jefgalung videos of him playing all comers in PI. He plays normally - kind of just horsing around - until he gets behind and close, then the "Real Efren" comes out and the man just can do no wrong and beats the opponent. I've watched a bunch of them and I believe he's actually lost one set, like out of 30-40.
@ThatE467 жыл бұрын
The reason Reyes was getting such "Easy shots" or "Lay ups" is because he put himself in position for those shots. He did a great job.
@davidgonzalez-ql7cv7 жыл бұрын
WeLoveGoProHD the funny thing is that the stupid commentators believed mike had all the difficult shots. Way too biased.
@miguelsalgado99402 жыл бұрын
I came here to watch a couple of sets, and stood for the whole two hours. Reyes is the goat for sure
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Glad you stayed and enjoyed it, Miguel. Thanks for the affirmative comment.
@AllenJackson-ib7bsАй бұрын
$200,000 first prize for Efran's win couldn't have happened for a nicer guy! He deserves every dime!😊
@raycarltonbilliards5798Ай бұрын
Indeed he does/did deserve it, and is an outstandingly nice, wholesome, decent man. I've known him since the mid-1980s.
@nobody-63085 жыл бұрын
After all those incredible shots, he just said at the end “I got lucky?” What a humble man
@kenoh11375 жыл бұрын
Jerickson Malacaman that’s when you know who’s the real champion of the world I mean he’s just a man that enjoys the game he’s the greatest
@MrSkinkarde2 жыл бұрын
well yea it is a game of luck mostly. i say the same thing every time i win
@arcradious23022 жыл бұрын
He says that all the time
@yacovmitchenko14902 жыл бұрын
In many others, this might have sounded like false modesty. (Who after all believes he got lucky?) Yet one does get the feeling that Reyes is genuinely modest.
@angelomacalandag79822 жыл бұрын
@@MrSkinkarde Physics be like: *WHAT AM I TO YOU ?*
@miguelabuan25517 жыл бұрын
I believe that "efren reyes" is the greatest pool master in the world, he make the impossible to possible. They didn't calling him a magician for nothing. As a Filipino i am so proud of him.
@23joelb2 жыл бұрын
the Real GOAT
@tokunaremu52386 ай бұрын
I don't play so much pool but each time i get to watch Mr Effren, i get inspired to be better at whatever I do. His humility crowns it all. Such a wonder and a joy to watch. . . And then, he didn't forget to thank everyone. ♥
@raycarltonbilliards57986 ай бұрын
Millions of players worldwide of all skill levels have -- and continue to -- agree with your very well expressed sentiments. Thanks for posting that, Tokuna.
@tokunaremu52386 ай бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 I have just followed. Thank you.
@newlife11236 ай бұрын
i have never touched the cue till yoday 😅 still i am watching him 😅
@khaderuddinwaseemmohammad75994 ай бұрын
I can't believe i actually watch the whole match. Really me ! Watching these two well experienced players was really an honor. Cheers to them!🎉
@thanos8344 жыл бұрын
“He’s joking on the outside.. but he’s dying on the inside”.. Commentators killin me 🤣💀
@saedejustin93963 жыл бұрын
Omm😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@jeremiahwilson17817 жыл бұрын
I been watching other youtube clips of Reyes and one commentator said it best - "I can play against Reyes just about as good as anyone...seeing how you can never get off your chair". Lol. I thought that summed up the magic of this player the best.
@ikhal3d2 жыл бұрын
It's 2022 and I just finished watching the whole game. What a match!
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Khaled. *
@aaroncross24242 жыл бұрын
Of course this shows up in my feed at 1:30 am. I still watched the whole thing, though. Efren is a breed of his own.
@chriskindler107 жыл бұрын
Sigel is just talking all the time but Reyes is playing.
@aarondarkknight30577 жыл бұрын
Mike's strategy is shoot his mouth and distract the opponents non stop. It didn't work out on Efren, To think, Efren was tired before the tournament, he played ten games in two days and a very hard 4th round in the semis.
@jamieargent67076 жыл бұрын
just pool players that's àll
@michellesingh83607 жыл бұрын
I like the way Efren is playing...cool..calm and collective....Mike is like a raving peacock....cannot shut up...
@gabrielbrunet5598 Жыл бұрын
Don't we all wanna be like Efren? Always smiling and laughing through our mistakes. Being humble and grateful. That's how all humans should be!
@raycarltonbilliards5798 Жыл бұрын
Good and actually profound sentiment, Gabriel. Except for certain occupations -- airline pilots, heart and brain surgeons, maternity ward nurses, radiologists -- we don't want those humans smiling and laughing thru their mistakes. We all agree on that, I'm sure.
@gabrielbrunet5598 Жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 Oh that's true, I was more talking about our mistakes in our daily lives at home, not feeling that heavy pressure all the time. Being at ease and realising that mistakes are part of life. I do agree that these people would never laugh about that
@nazzkyoria27587 ай бұрын
Technical mistake to be exact.
@danrion88392 жыл бұрын
Efren Reyes is a humble, decent and down to earth player. Great temperament which makes him greatest Pool player.
@stevenhoang10957 жыл бұрын
Efren is such a calm and nice gentlmen
@Mrphilharmonic6 жыл бұрын
Siegel displays poor form - dreadful execution of shots, talking continuously whilst an opponent is shooting (lucky for him Efren is so easy going), crying after his shots , almost ‘begging’ the crowd for sympathy. Considering Siegel is supposed to be a world class player, this ‘exhibition’ is pathetic!!
@Raindeux6 жыл бұрын
They're mic'd up, Efren can't hear him muttering in his corner. But his talking at the table is just his style. Other than that this match was not a good representation of his skills lol, very unlike him. He looked shell shocked after that first set, never able to get going. Don't think he ever recovered.
@MochudiSwaagVEVO2 жыл бұрын
Well said
@wastery91132 жыл бұрын
I really like how the publisher of this video puts so much effort in answering the comments. I know almost nothing about pool besides casually playing sometimes, but his detailed answers make my life just a tad bit easier.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Wastery. To paraphrase the decades-old saying: "Flattery will get you everywhere." (The original tongue-in-cheek film dialogue had it as "Flattery will get you nowhere.")
@juanitamasian94146 ай бұрын
It is always a great pleasure watching this humble player play his game!😂❤
@incubusLive7 жыл бұрын
the only time I got nervous is when efren was asked to say something after winning. lol
@johndennismacapagal79496 жыл бұрын
incubusLive lol
@happybaak6 жыл бұрын
Haha trueness! 😂😂😂
@hebrewz42073 жыл бұрын
I speak fluent English but I do not have $200,000.
@renatojakosalem72453 жыл бұрын
hahaha efren is fluently to inglish the cuball
@CarlCramer883 жыл бұрын
Efren wins and his speech to the crowd he says, I Got Lucky. Humble
@sicknotelvd3 жыл бұрын
i think this was his little revenge to siegels trashtalk. Love that sarcasm.
@gerardoquintanilla19592 жыл бұрын
I live in central América and I bet 85% of the people from here loves soccer, however I'm sure anybody could get in love with pool just by watching how Efren Reyes used to play and how humble he is.
@galfoanelyn75652 жыл бұрын
He is our LEGEND.
@lookingforahookup2 жыл бұрын
What is incredible about Efren Reyes is how much he has put up with Mike Sigel's talking through the game. His humbleness makes him more than a Champion. He has God's spirit.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Aaron: The significant thing to know is that Efren *_was not aggravated by it at all._* For this interesting reason: *Troubled grumbling by the opponent _ is the sound of music_ to a seasoned, and totally shark-proof high-stakes player. That "music" means a win is guaranteed and that's why Efren just smiles at it.* Efren, since age 16 had at this point been in high stakes action for 35 years -- winning an incredible 90% of his matches for his backers. You don't accomplish that if your concentration is fragile, vulnerable to sounds and intentional, visible misbehaving around you. especially in one of the most precise of all sports, where bare millimeters make the difference.
@fondofpeace2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@kaylaschroeder12 жыл бұрын
You said that eloquently.
@jaytolentino137 жыл бұрын
Siegel you were the only the king..But the King cannot be matched with the Magician which is the toughest player to beat because he has all the shots that you wouldn't imagine and that is why Reyes is untouchable in pool!
@jeml.17037 жыл бұрын
jaytolentino13 that is truly indeed!
@jomelpeligro35847 жыл бұрын
jaytolentino13 very well said
@alvinarbuis10813 жыл бұрын
@@jomelpeligro3584 7
@johnballs7 жыл бұрын
Efrén Reyes is a legend, one of the best pool players in the World. I was lucky enough to witness 6 of his games back in Los Angeles in the 90`s. Lots of impossible shots but he made it looks very easy.
@thanhcongTDT7 жыл бұрын
i think he is the best among them :D
@geraldharman6312 жыл бұрын
It took a lot practice. And years of it
@colonelsspace21462 жыл бұрын
Reyes is truly the king, I love watching him. He really is humble.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Interesting to note, is the fact that Efren's last name is a literal pluralization of the Spanish word for *king* . . . . "rey".
@alishim56632 жыл бұрын
That smile that Reyes sneaks in translates to "You Done Son," but seriously, both men had great respect for each other and the game. Real professionals.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your fair, balanced and accurate comment, Ali. (Amusing too.)
@poolbiljartmaster7 жыл бұрын
I'm watching pool for over 20 years now. Efren Reyes is the best all-round ever!!!!!
@maxvirtus26146 жыл бұрын
He's god.
@ReR74746 жыл бұрын
No. He is the Magician
@VipDragon186 жыл бұрын
no,he is MAGICIAN GOD
@VipDragon186 жыл бұрын
no,he is MAGICIAN GOD
@joelent72443 жыл бұрын
No,He Is A Human😆
@adamjacoby41406 жыл бұрын
Efron Reyes is a class act. I like how humble he is yet so confident on the pool table. Amazing job. Congrats.
@cars36382 жыл бұрын
Damn. I am very impressed. Efren is the king indeed.
@tonyrome068 Жыл бұрын
One of the best and the humblest men in the sport!
@raycarltonbilliards5798 Жыл бұрын
I've known Efren for more than 30 years and can personally tell you that he has no equal for a lifetime of being gentlemanly, fair, humble, and respectful of other pros and spectators always -- meanwhile playing with unearthly skill and the imagination and vision of a true genius. *A humble genius -- that's a category of genius rarely seen in world history.* Such a decent, wholesome man. A wonderful role model for young and older folks alike, and for emerging players everywhere. Pool players of all ages around the world (and millions of non-players too) all love Efren. *His skills, sportsmanship and unmistakable human kindness dazzle everyone. He probably has inspired more players to begin playing our wonderful sport, than any player in recent history.*
@theboss43037 жыл бұрын
Just spent an hour and 45 watching pool because I think I'm starting to become addicted
@RoyHorbison7 жыл бұрын
I'm robert. been addicted since 2001. nice to meet you
@bobflemming3367 жыл бұрын
I have also given in to this. I'm even contemplating buying my own cue.
@shootemup22697 жыл бұрын
lol so damn true....played it a week ago first time and my god i'm HOOKED....even thinking to buy a pool table so i could play while watching this magician reyes
@mannyfernandez70287 жыл бұрын
ray carlton more power to your channel ray...tnx for the uploads
@shadygaming65234 жыл бұрын
playing pool against efron looks so easy, you don't even have to pick up a cue.
@mariaantoniasalmingo4533 жыл бұрын
Shady gaming its efren not efron
@shadygaming65233 жыл бұрын
@@mariaantoniasalmingo453 thanx
@mariaantoniasalmingo4533 жыл бұрын
Shady gaming you' re welcome
@5000rgb2 жыл бұрын
If you're playing Efren just use a house cue but bring your favorite chair. You'll enjoy the match more with a comfy chair.
@kaylaschroeder12 жыл бұрын
😂
@evervescent32902 жыл бұрын
22:00 -- "mike knows he's ready... he just needs a chance" but he had several chances. Efren is simply on another level. Mike is incredibly skilled but it's wrong to act like Efren did anything but whoop him here -- both players, talented, but Efren is one in a million. Great vid!
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
EV: Top sports coaches and sports physiologists of any sport always stress to their students the major psychological difference between being "prepared" and being "ready". Your training, rigorous practice sessions and years of possessing advanced skills get you well *"prepared"* for a given event, but being *ready* is entirely *mental and emotional* . . . and those two elements usually make the significant difference in the outcome on any given day during any major *one-on-one* sports event.
@aceofspades582 жыл бұрын
59:22 Commentator: He doesn't have it Reyes: Has it Commentator: 😯
@drix4455 жыл бұрын
Efren is always hard to beat when money is involved. he never loss when bigger money is on the table. this is why he is the best in the business.
@trythinkingforachange42016 жыл бұрын
The best man won - great show. Nice to see a humble champion - shows true class.
@thewolf81lobo862 жыл бұрын
"I got lucky" that's what I call being humble, this guy is a legend
@HWPcville2 жыл бұрын
I don't follow pool and honestly had never heard of Mike Sigel. I have seen numerous videos of Efren Reyes making incredible shot after shot. Watching this match I got the impression Mike, in addition to being a great player (based on the comments of how many titles he has won) is also a showman, playing to the crowd. Efren, on the other hand is a head down, deadly accurate, get the job done shooter.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
HWP: Good observations on your part, and welcome to our beloved sport.
@kylestewart44447 жыл бұрын
Reyes is an absolute legend and he earned every bit of it. It's great to see someone who has spent so much of his life working for something finally take home the big prize and the title.
@sabejreid20722 жыл бұрын
A true Magician!
@yhaerysthethird6088 Жыл бұрын
This is so true. Respect.
@ravensman497 жыл бұрын
sigel is that guy at the bar who always talks over your shot and acts like it's not a problem when he does.
@markodman3 жыл бұрын
terribly annoying!
@johnholmstrom42122 жыл бұрын
And gets angry if you do it to him, probably
@johnx2952 жыл бұрын
I’ve never watched pro pool. EVER!!! This was a really fun watch. Very impressed by what I watched.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comment Johnathan. Glad you enjoyed it. *
@dwightgaston60792 жыл бұрын
Announcer; "he's losing because the breaks are going against him." No, it's because it's Efren who's going against him.
@carlosmartins992 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!!
@skipper94003 жыл бұрын
Efren Reyes is without ANY doubt whatsoever the best I've ever seen, and I'm 73, and I've seen them ALL...he's the best I've EVER seen.....he does the totally impossible, and makes it look EASY...and I shoot pool myself, so I know.
@garyjohnson80813 жыл бұрын
Efren Reyes is the greatest pool player in the Universe
@kotse91292 жыл бұрын
Efren Reyes is on another LEVEL! Wow! The best pool player in the world!
@bigstick20382 жыл бұрын
God when Mike started making that comeback I was dying inside. We all know a Mike at the pool hall. A guy who has to explain everytime he misses and god forbid he makes it he will tell you how great he is even longer. Efren just plays and shuts up. Mike just hopes to distract yapping the whole time.
@uncleeric2412 жыл бұрын
What did he do to you?
@Qwickv2 жыл бұрын
@@uncleeric241 mikes acts like an arrogant kid how do u not see that
@blaz24136 жыл бұрын
The king of pool, Master of humbleness... Efren...
@junkowl75396 жыл бұрын
Błażej Tetla humility*
@versepicorro66416 жыл бұрын
This was indeed a nerve wrecking Championship game. both players are world class. This is a game; sometimes you win and sometimes you lose Congratulations to both players.
@raycarltonbilliards57986 жыл бұрын
V.P. -- This is a completely accurate and balanced comment. Refreshing indeed to read. Any top pro in the world will admit to more than a few high-stakes matches when his/her game just didn't show up. True for any sports or entertainment performer.
@rtyprty2 жыл бұрын
The algorithm bringing us together once again to watch this legend
@crypto_newbie22272 жыл бұрын
For Efren, I think the interview after the match is more challenging than the actual game. LOL
@oscarsanchez4435 жыл бұрын
Efren feels no pressure or fear when shooting pool...The only nightmare is the interview. Lol
@acoustic38655 жыл бұрын
L. V. Gargiulo 2 months ago BIG mouth silenced. LOL
@oscarsanchez4435 жыл бұрын
Lol...Yea no doubt
@neverend3r4 жыл бұрын
Commentators are making a LOT of excuses for Mike. He is missing balls, it is his own fault. Not bad luck.
@raycarltonbilliards57984 жыл бұрын
The commentators were trapped in a *very tough, unenviable situation* that was rapidly going sideways with the vast disparity in the players' respective performances -- (Efren's compared to Mike's). The issue of apparent commentator bias has come up before, but they really had few workable options as the tapes were rolling and the match had to proceed, and seem to live up to the advance publicity. I'll explain the impossible situation the commentators were in (if we honestly visualize the situation from a TV production/business point of view). But first we have to give credit to the promoter/producer for coming up with the unusual, intriguing KOTH concept for this round-robin pro tournament and putting the potentially quite exciting event together (producer Kevin is the center commentator in the booth). Sigel had been playing wonderfully during his days of practicing just prior to the on-camera event - continually running 6 and 7 racks of 8-ball with ease and dazzling onlookers. But his universally respected, world-class game *just didn’t show up on game day* as sometimes happens to any pro. And as we’ve all experienced, when you’re playing badly, the pool-gods’ rolls seem to get even worse. Mike was clearly frustrated, and pertinent to your post (regarding perceived bias) -- think of the bewildering, embarrassing position the promoter and his two co-commentators were left with: How to (via rationalizations) convey to audiences, the pro player guests, broadcast executives (and not least -- the many sponsors) that while the event was indeed so unexpectedly *going sideways* (major performance disparities), the initial concept was quite valid and worth promoting it to the max, and worth doing so for planned future embodiments of the KOTH concept. Explanatory excuses and well-intentioned justifications are generally all the arsenal that any reasonable commentators are usually left with when any kind of sporting events or concert performances break down. We’ve all seen and paid to be at events that turned out to be sub-par, but far more discomforting is the commentating task/predicament of having to smooth things over as diplomatically as possible while the wheels are coming off. That’s the pickle in which the commentators were caught. They had a variety of programming and product-image obligations to consider in this case, and the treading-of-water to make the best of it, while inevitably coming off as “biased” commentary,arose simply from an unenviable need to put the best face on things. Goes with the territory naturally, but let’s admit - this was a very awkward position for anyone on-mic to be in, I think we’d all agree.
@neverend3r4 жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 Thank you! This makes tons of sense and looking back it really is a terrible position for them.
@raycarltonbilliards57984 жыл бұрын
I hugely admire anyone on the Internet, who -- like yourself -- is secure and mature enough to state that additional situational facts have shed new light for them, and have appreciatively enacted a clear, more dimensioned view of an easily misunderstood issue. So, I in turn, readily thank you for your reply.
@sirbrad44 жыл бұрын
Actually a lot of it was not his fault, as you cannot control where all the balls go especially on a break. He got a lot of bad breaks after breaks and missed shots but sometimes that is just how it goes. Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you get unlucky.
@sirbrad44 жыл бұрын
Yeah that is true, but also luck and bad luck do play a role as even Efren hits bad shots and misses just like the rest. No one can play perfectly every shot, eventually mistakes happen and from the build up of pressure. I also do the same thing when I play as I am a great safety player if I do not have a good shot, I am able to play a safety where I do not leave my opponent a shot or a good one, and much like Mike this can make some very antsy and frustrated, and then rush shots or hammer the balls out of frustration. But I would say that Efren is the best overall at all of that and keeping his composure and making hard shots for his opponent on his safeties. Mike is a hyper, and fast player and also has a temper so Efren can mess with him more.
@Obitostan20012 жыл бұрын
This is more entertaining than Mayweather vs McGregor.
@CalculationNation2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes our greatest battle is against ourselves...What gives Effren the edge outside his Skills is His Mind...He has Such a powerful mind and never let his emotions get the best part of him in crucial times...Mike definitely lost on that part
@marcanthonyfrancia22955 жыл бұрын
The best pool Player The Magician Efren Bata Reyes
@marcanthonyfrancia22955 жыл бұрын
@@chucklesdarwinwaswrongevol9264 yeah
@deocyasol94063 жыл бұрын
I have seen "trick shot" shows of billiard legends. The balls are set but in the case of Efren Reyes, his shots (considered as trick shots?) were made in tournament finals and he won it, too! He is not only one of the greatest players in the world but the GREATEST!
@ANUKU_ALLAN_JEFF7 ай бұрын
Always love it when Efren gets into a tough position it's always our chance to see magic
@John14vs6_2 жыл бұрын
When Mike doesn't talk he plays well. He is still a legend though. Efren the most humble player ever. Greatest pool player of all time in my opinion.
@gpuppy12347 жыл бұрын
I love that sound when the ball drops into the pocket
@briancoop46996 жыл бұрын
that is the best sound especially if your shooting but when watching I enjoy the que ball stike the object ball
@mr.screenshot94523 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@devricksimpson69793 жыл бұрын
Mike is the best with his mouth, Efren is the greatest with his cue
@marvincampbell45543 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣😆😆😂😂
@donfrench13332 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this 2021 . My favorite male player. REYES.
@lydialas56442 жыл бұрын
@Hello French how are you doing
@jaybyrdcybertruck10822 жыл бұрын
Efren is THE greatest player to play at any pool table.
@elgatogaming41982 жыл бұрын
I agree m8
@danieltingsjo50332 жыл бұрын
I dont think anyone will argue with you on that.
@douglasbrown11942 жыл бұрын
My wife Filipina, she's always remind me about him and Pachio being the greatest ,I am jamaican and I always remind her about Usain Bolt and Bob Marley being the greatest, but it's all fun ,we from 2 poor countries with these legends who famous all over the world.
@SuperflySamurai887 жыл бұрын
My personal opinion is that Reyes is the greatest pool player of all time to play 8 ball, and he's in my top 3 9 ball players off all time. Plus he's probably the only pro pool player that could give a top 16 snooker player a good game at snooker! Playing both 9 ball and 8 ball I have to agree with what the commentators said, checkers and chess, love both games, prefer 8 ball! I've also played snooker on a full size snooker table, wow, if you think 8 ball is chess, then snooker is Grandmaster level chess!
@jals117 жыл бұрын
Awante Boca !! y Reyes !!
@pindergill15787 жыл бұрын
Superfly Samurai v 4f xm
@tkhotatia11637 жыл бұрын
This keeps me on the edge of my seat so much. I love pool lol.
@driveDoses2 жыл бұрын
Efren reyes is legend. No one is even close to him.
@faithy2322 жыл бұрын
My uncle said that Efren doesn't believe in luck he believes in his hard work. He said that efren sleep on a billiard table way back and live in the billiard club during his youth and he knows it because he's always with him before he studied every move and angle how he can move the ball. It's a lot of work and no aching joke.
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
DJ: All professional pool players greatly admire Efren, and they often quote Efren's very witty comment about luck: *"The more I practice, the luckier I get"* .
@jomai20405 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that Efren is breaking like that on purpose, on a consistent basis to throw Mike off. He makes it look like it's by accident, but he's doing it on all his breaks. Coincidence? No, it's Mr. Reyes putting you in a hole you can't dig yourself out of.
@raycarltonbilliards57985 жыл бұрын
Exactly right, Jomai. Efren is so shrewd and so smart that he quickly grasped how badly *hyper-nervous* Mike was playing; he is then able to cleverly (and unnoticeably) take just enough power off his 8-ball break so that he not only doesn't leave a shot . . . but leaves so many clusters that there are also no viable safeties!! *In other words he leaves a table that only he can navigate well enough to win.* This is an *opponent-rattling technique* well known to high-stakes gamblers (like Efren) and most top road players. It doesn't work in games like 9-ball where there are far fewer balls crowding the table after the break.
@kaylaschroeder12 жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 That's super interesting!!
@F3YAW7 жыл бұрын
I like Mike, But Efren is the best living player in mho.
@robertesposito98717 ай бұрын
Reyes is the best of all time
@bongtupas25254 ай бұрын
Best billiard player in the world...Efren Bata Reyes...Philippines.
@raycarltonbilliards57984 ай бұрын
Absolutely agreed upon worldwide !!!
@user-hh9ni8su3p3 жыл бұрын
Efren has said before the Mike Sigel is his favorite player.. and that is because this is the easiest $200,000 he has ever made!
@raycarltonbilliards57983 жыл бұрын
Efren had been saying to dozens of interviewers and fellow pros that Mike is his favorite player for 15 years *before* this event occurred. Had nothing to do with this *indisputably* easy win. Most pool fans presently at middle age and older are very familiar with Efren's long time admiration for the CB control and rack-navigation patterns Mike displayed *during his peak years.* Here's a great example of Mike in his prime: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hr93jKqjqM7SZXU.html Billiards experts commented after that run: "Pool doesn't get any more perfect than this." Worth taking an hour to enjoy IMO. I was fortunate enough to have seen this NYC match in-person. Just an amazing feat on Mike's part -- when you really love the game.
@user-hh9ni8su3p3 жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 okay thanks for the link
@raycarltonbilliards57983 жыл бұрын
Let me know your impression after watching it, whenever you've seen it.
@user-hh9ni8su3p3 жыл бұрын
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 just finished watching, great performance from Mike
@raycarltonbilliards57983 жыл бұрын
Totally Agree. Pool doesn't get any more perfect than that. I'm glad you're somewhat familiar with Straight Pool (14.1 Continuous) and that heightens anyone's full appreciation of Mike's near-flawless 150-and-out accomplishment.
@t.n.95085 жыл бұрын
Cant believe sigel was king of the hill, who did he play, amateurs? This dude's form and stroke looks stiff and he doesnt stay down on shots. Efren deserves this title.
@mduduzigama55346 ай бұрын
59:19 🔥🔥🔥 Probably one of the greatest moments in the match.
@xxACIDVIRUSxx Жыл бұрын
46:24 thank you, I’m glad someone said it!
@stephaniedelacruz22711 ай бұрын
If his mouth can shoot a ball, he'd probably won the match but no
@mori74496 жыл бұрын
Efren is not fluent in English but speech was heartfelt ..good enough to understand that he is such a humble individual as ever
@johnholmstrom42122 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? He IS fluent in English (cue ball English, that is)!
@rodygonzalez79554 жыл бұрын
59:20 A You got to be kidding shot.
@not..A..channel4 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣 yeah... mike was also surprised!
@AlexisAlexander6462 жыл бұрын
16:35 "And meanwhile, Mike Sigel is thinking about buying one of those trucker's cushions for his chair." LMAOOOOOO
@Hydraa57062 жыл бұрын
Lol
@karenbanogon324417 күн бұрын
I'm Filipino and didn't know about him. Wow. Congrats Kababayan ! Thanks for putting this on KZfaq.
@raycarltonbilliards579817 күн бұрын
Mr pleasure! Thanks for your feedback, Karen.
@josiecajarte14913 күн бұрын
Me too, I felt in love at this time watching, no wonder one of my member of the family loves to play this kind of Games..
@josiecajarte14913 күн бұрын
Luck to the winner and the loser, may God bless you on your journey ahead..
@D3cayingDusk7 жыл бұрын
"See ya later" he says. I died. He talks too much. Efren lets his cue talk.
@PezHedz7 жыл бұрын
feels like the commentators were so biased for Mike. And Efren was getting so-called "lay ups" because he was manufacturing those shots. His cue ball control is ridiculous!
@nordicblood84702 жыл бұрын
Both are great.... But for my Money for the biggest money.... REYES is the man. Frankly he was feeling bad he beat another great player
@raycarltonbilliards57982 жыл бұрын
Excellent, empathetic & so-perceptive insight on your part, Nordic. Kudos young man, and thanks for the pleasant to read comment.. *And as you clearly understood, it reveals the full, exceptional character and human kindness that Efren exhibits every moment of his life* .
@jasonwhite20286 ай бұрын
Efren is so smooth the fluidity of his shots is masterful, he truly makes it look effortless.
@fernandol47736 жыл бұрын
I like how Efren giggles. He acted like it's lucky shot. Very humble pro player.
@westendtoronto43886 жыл бұрын
Fernando L phillipinos are very humble
@imelioaguinaldo40545 жыл бұрын
A true MASTER, very humble and down to earth person, MABUHAY ANG MGA PILIPINO!!!
@anafelucero21665 ай бұрын
It’s really magically heartwarming knowing you have a fellow Filipino giving pride & honor to my country! Sir Efren, you’re my idol not only bcoz of your expertise but also bcoz of your humility! God bless you more & more! 👏🙏👏
@EllSale6 ай бұрын
that celebration at the end was Effren's cue to let all his emotion during the game 😊. What a living legend and I am proud to say I am FILIPINO ❤
@Sauul9FN6 ай бұрын
we’re all human. And Efren is efren and you are you. So to be proud to be philipino because another man who’s great at his skill is Philipino is just such a low standard for yourself. (I always thought this about everyone who said they’re proud to be a specific ethnicity, due to someone else being great).
@danielhicks48266 ай бұрын
You guys got Efren Reyes, a living legend, Manny Pacquiao, also a living boxing legend, and to a lesser extent Nonito Donaire- living boxing great, and Donnie Nietes- also modern living great in boxing! and several more all time top Pool players as well if I am not mistaken not bad sir!.
@danielhicks48266 ай бұрын
@@Sauul9FN Not at all, their is nothing wrong whatsoever with I guess you'd call it a side category of nationalistic pride in one's own nation of birth and its sportsman/athletes, I think your making an assumption like that is the only thing the guy above or people like him would have pride in, or they are inserting themselves into the accomplishments of someone simply because they share their same nationality/ or ethnic/racial background and etc. Now maybe some are like that and can take it to the extreme that'd be a fanatic not just a fan sure, but nothing wrong with being proud of your countrymen on just a pure sportsmansship/admirable etc level, and people are on average gonna tend to support their own nation and or tribes and root for/be proud of when their nations sportsman/athletes/ and etc accomplish things.
@Ronnylama7 жыл бұрын
Mike talks too much...Effren is the better player
@googlemaster986 жыл бұрын
Reyes seems like a very humble guy.
@yellowbutterfly65312 жыл бұрын
So proud of him. A very humble man indeed.
@solomiosisante56966 ай бұрын
This never grows old. Especially when you're on a low ❤.
@raycarltonbilliards57986 ай бұрын
Thanks for that very apt comment. Gratifying to read that point of view, Solo.
@duckiemcduckie43236 жыл бұрын
reyes is such a humble man gotta love this guy
@tonganspanish90626 жыл бұрын
Efren reyes you beauty ! love your work and your humble ways in approching a high quality sport. you are the G.O.A.T the micheal jordan of billard. Appreciate watching your craft man you a beast. GO REYES !!! from the islands of TONGA !!
@makw81482 жыл бұрын
59:19 he's the GOAT
@andyrodriguez35862 жыл бұрын
Funny how the lady in the red got sooo mad when he made that shot
@sublime_fracking5622 жыл бұрын
@@andyrodriguez3586 She's Mike Sigel's wife, that's why