He's been playing pool for 40 years but Efren... 

I just want to suggest to avoid or limit putting unecessary sounds (e.g. laughs) and picture / videos. I like the narration and the rawness of the game itself.

what the mouth did'nt know is that efren is more pressured in interviews than in an actual game...

When I was a kid, I wondered why Efren Reyes is in the textbooks.. I mean, I know he was good but I thought it's too much to put him in textbooks.. I never realized that he's not just good, he's the best player in the world!

I used to go to my grandfather every summer and he used to play with Efren and he even taught my uncle how to play. They will always play pool while drinking beers or sometimes just talk. I was little back then and Efren was like that drunk uncle that always made the room happy(He'll always give us small kids money when it's Christmas, it's a tradition we call it "Aginaldo" ). Sad that my grandpa died years ago and we had to sell grandpa house but Efren still has that smile and his kind heart.

Efren seems like such a super nice and pleasant guy!! Can't stop smiling, saying humble things and giving respect to everyone else! One of my new favorite athletes of all time!

The editing feels like one of those chinese infomercials.

How do you not love Efren?? So humble to be what many consider (including myself) the greatest player of all time.

Efren is not bothered by the noise. The magician can play 100% even there's a live band in the background.

Efren's breakfast is 9 balls, lunch is 8 balls and dinner is rotation. Mike played pool for 40y while Efren is living it for 40y.

Bro, this isn't a match, we're just watching Efren play practice 😭😭

While Sigel is annoying as hell, he caught some seriously bad breaks. He didn't help himself on the couple of opportunities did get either. You can't do that when you are playing the GOAT. He just didn't know it yet. He though HE was the GOAT. Efren's control of the cue ball and mapping of his progressions is like no other I've ever seen. He makes it look effortless. Put all that together with his easy going, humble nature, how can you not love this guy?

How could you not love such a humble champion?

dude for someone making efren videos , you have a lot to learn from him, especially the humble part, I'm a efren fan but your commentary just make me wanna root for the other guy

the sport attitude of efren reyes is like manny pacquiao. always smiling! 😄

when you hear Efrens The Magician it's Like Goosebumps 😮😮😮.

Super SKILLED and TALENTED and yet SUPER HUMBLE 😇 This is SO FUN to watch, Pinoy's predictable reactions and comments 👏🏼💪🇵🇭

What's heartbreaking in this sport is that you can't do anything while watching your defeat.

The lesson is: don't focus on beating your opponent. Focus on playing the game.. It doesn't matter if you're the better player. Focus to win not by stepping on your opponent but by improving yourself. You really don't have an opponent. You don't have to compete. You don't have to be envious on another's success. Just enjoy the game. That already made you a winner.

“He’s joking on the outside but he’s dying on the inside”! Haha best commentary line I’ve heard in the whole match

Reyes is just the true living legend among the legends 😌👍🏻

Efren is an absolutely beautiful man. He has a quiet demeanor and is humble as can be. He’s taken the majority of his earnings and sent them back home to take care of family members and educations of relatives. He’s not selfish, but has a massively generous heart. I just recently started to watch these pool tournaments and come to absolutely love this man. No bull crap, just a killer pool master that doesn’t brag. How can you not love and respect a man like that in today’s world.

I have a friend who happens to live nearby where Efren usually plays, in a bar with a pool. He said that Efren usually plays like how he casually plays with his friends, well with an addition of beer on the sides lol. He's very down to earth and he's the type of guy you'd want to drink beer with.

I went to watch the game after this video, Mike actually did quite well in this tournament. Sure it was below his usual standard( I assume), but for someone who was off and took longer to focus on getting the job done, he really gave it what he could...with that said...Efren is a BEAST of pool player.

I just love watching him EFREN play, he has amazing demeanor and very humble. He is calmness makes him very unique person. ❤️🙏🏼

I like your casting, your explanation helps us non-billiard players know what's happening but I advise you to tone down with the editing (sound effects, meme clips), the game itself is interesting there's no need to put those.

Perfect rivalry between the legendary mouth and the legendary magician.

please upload more HD of this 🥰🥰🥰 I would love to what this EVERYDAY 😍😍😍

0:48 this is proof that Filipinos are humble

Seigal use his mouth while Efren use his brain 😂😂😂😂😂

For Mike “The Mouth”, it was The International Pool Tour grand final; for Efren “Bata”, it was a Saturday night game.

"I Think"......Efren is such a humble person, an idol, that nothing would make him prouder than to be "Beaten" by an upcoming player of high caliber pool. Efren often plays at small events and halls that he grew up in sleeping on the tables....I think he would "Be Honored" to pass on the stick to one as him. HE IS A WORKING MAN'S IDOL.....

You should have shown that long 8-ball shot Efren made to win one of the games in this match. It was awesome and it really should have been in this video

mike: i've been playing pool for 40 years efren: i need luck to play 😂😂😂

"Those who exalt themselves shall be humbled and those who humble themselves shall be exalted." This is what this game was all about.

In an interview, Reyes said Segel is his main idol, so he came prepared.... By rack 7, Segel was clearly demoralized... Respect for both legends..

This is the ultimate manifestation of “let my game” do the talk 😍😁🤩😂

When you grew up gambling most of your money in pool, being nervous on a tournament which you have nothing to loose is piece of cake🤣..

Mike : “been playing pool for 40 years” Efren: “pool table was our dining set”

The legend!!! The best!! EFREN REYES!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Humility is cool. Look at the Magician doing his god like shots 👏🏻 The mouth is truly a chatterbox 🤣

Efren is amazing and deserves it ALL but the editing and “shots” taken at Sigel was a bit much almost like bad sportsmanship from an obv Efren fan or just pure hater of Sigel - well done Efren! Amazing talent and game as always 👏

Watching this again just to have a good laugh,observe Efren's facial expression when Sigel talks too much,he was smiling all the way maybe because he thought Sigel was complimenting him for the flawless strokes & perfect cue ball control..or he is just smiling because he have no idea what Sigel is babbling about..Efren only said he got lucky at the end of the video,how on earth does someone win 80 international titles based on luck?humble humble champion you are Efren Reyes

Efren Bata Reyes is one of the most correctly Poolplayer. Never seen him angry or disrespecting his opponents.He is and remains a great asset to pool sports.

Efren Reyes is a humble person. He is a living legend!

There is a great difference between playing a sport and mastering a sport.

Efren would never laugh at his opponents . This channel disrespects Efren, his opponents and the game.

Of this 20th of Jan 2024 I have to watch many videos of the magician and am impressed ❤ love you sir 😊

Ive discovered Ronaldinho, Manny Paguin and now i just discovered this guy.Wow instant fan.Efren Reyes is my new binge.

The most frustrating on this video is the editing. Too much video clips that refers from movies that the only role is just to say shut up which makes it more frustrating and the repetition of lines are just too much.

Mike makes this game interesting Efren makes it look so easy

Efren is the golden guy at all times, I love his plays.

Very calm, focused and humble!

25:04 When he already won and still be humble saying he got lucky. Damn this man is legend

Too many unecessary memes, man. Changed my like to a dislike. Couldn't understand anything with the screen cutting to some unfunny shit every two seconds. Efren is a good showman by himself, let him do his magic and stop overcompensating.

My favorite always and will be 4ever. A legend with a peace of mind. GOD bless you.

Humble person and the lord of pool....😊 ....a good example for the young generation 👍🍾🍷cheers effen...you are the legend🎉

I'm a Filipino and I like Mike he keeps the audience entertained, You don't see that much laugh in a pool match.

Mike: "I've been playing pool for 40 years!" Efren: "So anyway, I was born on a pool table.."

Thank you. Appreciate the effort and inputs on the game

The greatest all around player in the world. Young and old players agree that he is the GOAT.

I am not a sport lover, but I just couldn't ignore how wonderful to watch Efren do his magic without him talking a lot and distract his concentration.

no one even notice that sigel has been drinking that empty bottle 12:12 every time reyes scores 😆 edit: wow Thank You for the 40 likes ❤️ my first time !

I am addicted to your videos keep up and thank you

Whenever I want to get in a good mood I watch an Efren vid or listen to Bach.

Mike: "I've been playing pool for 40 years!" Efren: "The pool is my bed since childhood!"

All praises to you all the time Sir Efren. Thank you for your great contribution to sports, especially to the Philippines Sports History. Nawa po ay humaba pa ang buhay nyo at patuloy na mapagbigyan para lumahok muli sa ganyang kompetisyon. We love you, so proud of you Sir Efren!☺️💞🇵🇭🙏

i am from Malaysia,i support Efren Bata👍👍👍

I like watching these. And it’s distracting listening to two conversations while focusing on the game

Looks like sigel had the best seat inside the pool hall.

Lesson from this video: Stay humble and keep the hardwork

Humble yourself: perfect example Efren reyes😏😏

Their is always someone in every event who overwhelmes everyone in that game. Like in football Messi and Ronaldo, and also just like the Man her Efren reyes.

Imagine being the defending champion and get 0-8

A very humble man, no ego! Respect ❤️❤️❤️

The humbleness and the smiling Efren.

Wow, I became a fan of this humble human being

I felt like Efren intended to miss those breaks to give Sigel a chance and make the game more challenging at least.

He is very humble, way back, until now. "Efren Bata Reyes" this legend should be remembered😭😭

I was entertained by Mike Sigel, he can be a very good side kick of Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes, the Legend of Billiards.

Very humble like many Pacquiao ☺️😍

No one beats our MAGICIAN. He is a LEGEND.

Fun fact: You didn't search for this video

Loving humble n always smiling ❤❤❤

Many didn't know that Mike Sigel was the man Efren looked up to even they're 1 yr apart. Mike is undoubtably one of the greatest pool players in the world until Efren makes his pro debut in late 80s till early 2010s. Put some respect on Sigel's name and not make fun of him. Just focus on the game itself not mocking the opponent of Efren.

That’s the difference between “Player vs The Legend”

Some players think they are that good in playing and they talk about it a lot. But Efren Reyes let his cue stick do the talking.

Why everyone here is so on sir Sigel hes also putting up the show. The show is so entertaining with him playing. But kudus to sir Efren very humble and totally the magician 😍😍😍

He is so humble and simple 🥺🥺 god bless

I'm still remember watching this match back in 2005 with my dad. The Magician gave ZERO chance to The Mouth. His rotation, placement and trick shot will blown you away. If you call Mike a legend, you may call Reyes a GOD. Not a doubt at all he is The Greatest Player of All Time.

An epic battle between an open mouth against a close mouth of a humble man.

I am a noob so I have a few questions. Please be gentle.. So the rules to win in 8-Ball are: 1. The first to win 2 sets wins the match 2. The first to win 8 games wins the set(or so I thought) So can someone tell me why 1st set is won with 8 games, but 2nd set is won with 7 games only? What am I missing here? I also just found out that you can out the white ball anywhere on the table if the white ball goes in. I always thought that you couldn't put it last the white line where you break from and that you can't shoot any balls behind the line either. Those are snooker rules or something? Do you still get two shots after sinking white ball, missing all balls, hitting wrong color ball first? And there's also a penalty if you hit the right ball but it does not touch the walls? I guess that is to stop players from just kissing the ball and doing cheeky snooker shots repeatedly? Also what happens if you're on the 8 ball, but you hit the other players ball first and then sink the 8 ball? Do you still lose instantly or what happens? Are there any other rules like this that don't make sense(especially the 7 game set thing) and isn't known by most casual players?

Very nice and humble person.

Amazing guy humble and highly skilled

I remember this match was a controversial one for Efren didn't take home the full 200,000$ at all. He sued the tournament after

Enjoyed this thoroughly with the sound off.

Such a lovely guy,he deserve it

Him talking alot was just his defense mechanism. He's obviously felt humiliated bc didn't score at least one. He lost his concentration or he was never ready for this match. He seems disturbed and pressured that's why he missed those shots for a pro like him. One, two, three missed shots is acceptable but like throughout the whole match? He wasn't in his mental condition for this match that's why he missed even those shots that even amateur can pull off.

Walang kupas! Mabuhay ka, Efren Reyes! It’s 2021 and your old achievements still make your kababayans proud.

Both respect sa kanilang dalwa🔥🔥🔥

Mike been playing over 40 years. And that only game that he had worst nightmare game, against the legend Efren Reyes...