Fighters That Showed Incredible SELF-CONTROL 😱🙏 

The man bowing in respect to the fallen fighter is a gem of a man.

Nothing is more powerful than a fighter with compassion. Looks very professional also.

1:34 I'm amazed at the speed of his judgement to stop the punch once he saw the other fighter curl up

0:14 THIS GUY WAS SO RESPECTFUL AND HUMBLE

For those who don't realize, at 50 seconds she waved it off because she knew something wasn't right. Then the other fighter proceeds to beg the ref to get medics in. Ref didn't realize it, but ole girl on the ground was having a seizure. Why she called it quits. The love and worry shown for her opponent is unreal. Compassion exists no matter how brutal the sport

Those are discipline fighters, not bullies, and they have my respect and admiration.

0:15 the immediate bow after knocking out his opponent was so moving. He didn’t even have an urge to celebrate, only one to show respect and compassion.

2:38 she almost blasted her with that kick out of sheer instinct lmao "wait I can't do that"

ONE is another level of sportsmanship

For anyone who has never stepped into a ring... it's quite difficult to control yourself when your adrenaline is pumping like crazy. The self control they showcased is nothing short of impressive.

0:47 I appreciate that she cared for her opponent there 🙌🏻

2:40 this one gets too little acknowledgement. The level of control is insane

Mad respect to the ref's who put themselves in the line of fire to prevent further damage. Especially with fighters that have less self control than shown here.

2:46 that is beautifull. The fight is their job. Doing it with all the intensity up to the last second. Then when you hear that final bell, its a giant smile and nothing but love.

Incredibly respectable. To be in the heat of the moment, yet still being aware enough to know when to call it quits... that is a true fighter.

What is so cool about these MMA fights is that these fighters are SOOO locked into eachother's body language. That and the competitive mental games they play are so so finely tuned that they can immediately tell when their opponent has gone limp and can't fight in a fraction of a second. It's so impressive.

2:02 Ref was like "nah ill finish him off for ya" 🤣

there is nothing more classy, badass and enjoyable that a good walkout KO !

2:00 great action from the referee!!

These are fighters in the ring that appreciate MMA as a form of art! Totally respects for this heros!

0:36 She figures out that her opponent isn´t was about to surrender and stop punching and goes to check on her before celebrating. We should have more fighters like that.

I understand that there is adrenaline coursing through your veins when you are in combat, and it's hard to stop yourself in the flow of aggression, but I do hate it when fighters (especially in MMA) keep raining punches on an opponent who is clearly out of action. This is the discipline I like to see.

1:05 *Girl gets almost knocked out* Ref: gets stage fright.

I absolutely love when fighters hold back like that after recognising the fight is over. They earn so much respect.

Self control is one of the greatest hallmarks of a true martial artist. Too many fighters lack it. Good to see some working to keep things classy.

2:14 probably the best combo and sack of potatoes knock out I've ever seen, my man got knocked into the future

There's nothing that makes me smile more than a true athlete showing good sportsmanship and empathy for the competition.

that big smile at the end was so wholesome

Before I started competing I thought striking after the opponent was unconscious was necessary to secure the victory. However after actually experiencing someone at my mercy unable to defend themselves it changed my perspective, self control is the perfect way of describing it. Fighting is hectic and intense and sometimes you can't even remember bits and parts of it, your body just takes over. But when your mind and body are in sync things slow down and you can make better decisions.

The fighter at 2:40 was really impressive. You could see the split second change in intensity. This was my favorite part of martial arts. You'd meet these kinds of people at tournaments and the camraderie was so potent. Everyone just wanted to improve and had nothing to prove

They're people who actually ENJOY to fight.

2:45 Friendlity

0:30 Fighter had more self-control than the commentator 😆

I truly appreciate when athletes like this know when to stop inflicting damage to an opponent. I know some people really deserve to get their asses stomped, but when you’ve got an obviously unconscious opponent who is completely unable to defend themselves, the better person recognizes it and stops swinging/choking/smashing.

It's a sport not a war, good sportsmanship is the mark of a champion.

I was taught a true fighter is someone who has self control. The awareness, understanding and sensibility to know when an opponent is done shows remarkable skill. It also means they have their pride in check. High regards to each of these fighters.

2:12 what a beautiful combo. Never knew this guy but with this he got my attention 👌🏻

2:50 they could start another fight there🤣🤣

0:55 most savage K.O I've ever seen

fighters who show this control in such a heated battle deserve the utmost respect….. Way to many fighters see their opponents out n still keep goin

so much respect for fighters like them.

In other words: nothing looks more proffesional than a humble fighter ✌🏻

1:07 My self control for not laughing here was off charts

I find so much respect for fighters that don't pound on an opponent that is out. Kudos.

1:34 The way he grabbed his chest I legit thought he was having a heart attack. Seriously a punch like that to the chest has been known to cause an irregular heartbeat or stop the heart all together.

Serious respect to these fighters who, even in the heat of the moment, knew when enough was enough.

the last one makes me so happy, its like when two friends had an argument but then they remembered they are still best friends

I respect everyone of these fighters right here. They knew when their opponent couldn't continue and didn't go in for the kill. Most UFC fighters can learn something from this. Compassion goes a long way.

I have great respect for these fighters. In the heat of the moment and still able to have such control, true measure of one’s character.

I value such behavior like this :they did not won the fight ,they won themselves ,I appreciate all good people

MMA needs more control like this. I love fighting but when someone is done, no more damage should be done.

A truly trained fighter knows when he hits that k.o. button in the jaw. These guys knew and showed control. Props to these men and women.

These fighters showed a great sportsmanship.

Respect to these guys for having an actual heart instead of mindlessly beating someone that clearly is knocked out already ✊🏾

these guys deserve lifelong respect in the world of sports

Mad respect to these Warriors

I can't help but have tremendous admiration and respect for such self control. That said, it's not over til the ref stops it and I'm sure we've all seen it go the other way(ref doesn't call a stoppage and the fighter regains his wits in 3 secs.) But the majority of these are devastating KO's, great class shown. 💪🏼🇦🇺

That last clip is awesome. Love the sportsmanship.

any sport always upholds the values ​​of sportsmanship and everything is in self-control

That last clip was wholesome af! Great sportsmanship from both guys!

Nothing but respect to these incredible fighters. Keeping it clean, respectful and showing great sportsmanship.

The two dudes at the end were so adorable ❤ such affection and respect

1:50 ref with the cool slide

That's the hallmark of a great fighter in the SPORT of MMA -- I.e., the ability to switch off the killer instinct when appropriate

Insane respect for those fighters. This is also some kind of a risk to take for them, as they are not sure at the time the ref will stop the fight. Truly great people.

1:42 that punch took a second to register😂

I would not feel bad for losing to that dude not one bit. I would be honored to be part of such an amazing display of sportsmanship.

0:14 Mid swing no less. What a gentleman!

Those are all warriors of honour, worthy of walking with pride

The annoucer shouting "the big kaboosh" and "its goodnight irene" actually every time doesnt get old to anyone else?

Perfect Christmas video

Some of them are just quick reaction from the ref, imagine if this is Herb dean lol

That last one in the video is exactly what makes me smile in these matches. True sportsmanship in action.

So good to see honourable martial artists being humble and stopping when they know their opponent is finished 🙏👊

2:20 I miss the plank challenge 😔

big respect for the true warriors like them 💪

real men have graces respect for all of you

0:37 almost made me shed a tear. I don’t know why but the humanity shown there is impressive.

Warms my heart, these are true warriors

Its really hard to hold back in a combat sport. Those who are able to hold back in that environment are next level fighters

It's good to see that some fighters don't keep hitting opponents when they are clearly 'down and out'.

these fighters have so much self control and respect. i dont get why other fighters just continue to hit opponents knowing that theyre down

I learned that if your name is Irene then your going to have a good night.

MAD respect to that second fighter showing gratitude after KO-ing his opponent

Those last two guys cracked me up, smiling and laughing and hugging They fight purely for fun and friendly rivalries you can tell

Much respect to true sports men

Amazing sportsmanship by those last 2 fighters. Much props.

In this sport everybody is going "in for the kill". But you dont want your oponent to get seriously hurt. If so, you never was a sportsman.

these fighters stopped attacking their opponent once they are down because they are absolutely confident in their ability and know for sure they have won.

Philippines 🇵🇭 Fighters are so respectful and humble

The whole good night Irene thing gets old really fast.

I love watching ONE for the amazing displays of sportsmanship and quality refereeing. Not to mention the exceptional fighters.

I think the fighter's selfcontrol is what separates a pro from a trained animal.

I am here to win, not kill someone…..sportsmanship does still exists. Thank you for this video

fighters that respect each other and have honor... its a nice thing to see

the girl at 0:45 felt bad. she was so concerned. also how she looks at her opponent going down, in the replay. looks like maybe its no sport for her. shes to sweet.

Respect to every fighter shown here, that takes some real sportsmanship to stop hitting someone that quickly.

African have so much integrity and character. So refreshing to see.

The “it’s goodnight Irene” line is legendary 😂

I love this. No emotions overwhelm then and they are in complete control. This is discipline and a love for the sport and opponent