The Impossible Knockouts and The Tragic Story of Andy Hug 

It took the record number of days to put the whole Andy's career together. If you enjoyed it, wield an axe kick to the like button and subscribe to our channel.

And what many don't know: He choreographed the fights in the amazing Street Fighter II animated movie. These are still considered some of the best fight scenes in anime.

I knew Andy since he was 15 years old and last saw him before he flew to Japan, where he died shortly afterwards. At our last meeting, he complained that he felt very tired and weak. Even today, his sudden and unexpected death is still very much on my mind. Rest in peace, my old friend.

im from Switzerland and Andy Hug is an absloute Legend in Martial Arts. RIP only the good die young.

I shed a tear, we can hardly find any karateka who possess skill, power, agility and fight IQ like Andy Hug anymore. His will is his sword, RIP the legend.

You told his story with the utmost respect. Well done sir.

This guy was the reason I started Kyokushin, Kickboxing and now Muay Thai

I vividly remember how shocked everyone was here in Switzerland when he died. RIP Andy 🖤

I still remember the day he passed. I was working out in a local gym in Japan, the whole place fell silent. OSU 🥋🙏

Thank you for introducing me to this legend. He is gaining fans even from the afterlife. Pure definition of transcendence

Andy Hug was the goat no question about it. Nice to see some documentary about him years later. RIP champ!

I remember that we were on a 5 day excursion with the school, we we're in the mountains practically isolated from the rest of the world. At Friday we went back and arriving in Zurich, I saw the newspapers with the Front Page that Hug died. I felt like in an other timeline for a second. He was so strong and one day he was gone. We couldn't believe it. Gone too early, never forgotten! Rest in Peace Sensei Hug. 🙏

The most technical fighter of all time! A man with balls, dignity and attitude! He posted online a day before he left this world. Man of steel.

Poor Andy. I remember our last conversation at a train station on the Yamanote Line heading for Shibuya one day. He was in a good mood and we chatted and laughed about his career, the girls, the glamor of the whole thing and he was in fine form. He was a gentle and polite guy who took his martial arts seriously but lived his life well and was full of humor and wonder at how things had turned out for him during those heady days of the 90s in Japan. RIP champ.

Hug possessed that unique combination of flexibility, athleticism, skill and warrior spirit and perhaps most of all courage. Tragic to suddenly contract blood cancer at that age. A big loss to the martial arts world, but a never ending inspiration to all who want to follow the way of the warrior.

I thought I knew many of the K1 fighters but never heard of Andy. I am glad I stumbled on to this video of him! I am now a fan! RIP Andy Hug!

Loved Andy Hug. Seeing him fight in Japan back in 1999, its hard to emphasise HOW popular he was in Japan, like full blown celebrity, not like the current UFC guys at all. When I heard he died it really hurt me. I remember crying for over an hour. What a fucking legend.

Andy was a true martial artist a true legend of the craft. He will never be forgotten that's for sure.

Andy was tough and fought hard but he never seemed to hit more than was necessary to win. He treated his opponents with dignity.

RIP Andy Hug. A real Warrior King 👑 The Blue Eyed Samurai 💙 You’ll never be forgotten in the Martial Arts World 🌎

Bursted in tears. Was my hero back in the days and the reason I started learning martial arts. Thank you. ❤

What an amazing story, RIP Andy ❤

never heard of him before but this short video makes me feel like I know him, like I'm a big fan of him. amazed by his power, skills and those kicks. and I'm not ready for the end part, I burst my tear. RIP Andy, now you are my legend

What an awesome tribute to an awesome fighter Andy Hug…RIP. Bleu Eye Samurai

How tf have I never heard of this guy. This dude is fckn amazing he makes his fights look like a choreographed movie fight perfect kicks and timing. His kicks are things ppl are taught but you never see these kicks used in real fights. Like that axe kick, fckn sick and to perfection. Seeing the end of this vid caught me by surprise. May he rest in peace. I just wish I could've known about him while he was living. But nonetheless, I'm glad I found this documentary. Very well put together and very respectful video. Thanks for this doc

He was a unique fighter and an inspiration. I watched his goodbye fight at K1 Fight Night in Zurich vs Cro Cop. Whenever Andy walked into the K1 fight nights, using the we will rock you hymn, the place went crazy. A great man, incredible success story, pure will and skill. Rest in peace Andy, you will never be forgotten.

As a Tae Kwon Do black belt I used to think Ax kicks were not that effective, until I saw Andy Hug. He was a beast. Such a creative striker. he was the first to use the spinning hook kick to the opponents leg (that I know of). Like he did to Bernardo.

I have no words for this story given the ending , but give all my heart to his family. Clearly an amazing Human.

I can't believe this is my first time hearing about Andy. He's one of my favorites now. Absolutely amazing documentary, thank you.

I love MMA, but watching this makes me really feel like I missed out on the golden era of fighting

Amazing docu.... I'm from the Netherlands, they ruled K1 . But respect to this great warrior. RIP LEGEND.🖤

I remember watching all his K-1 fights! Hug was truly ahead of his time and one of the best to ever do it! Rest well Blue Eyed Samurai rest well.

Thank you for uploading this video. I'd never heard of him. This is probably the most inspiring story in martial arts that i've ever heard about. He didn't have near the reach that his opponents had on him but he still had fantastic success. What a story of determination and the pursuit of excellence with a never say die attitude. Salute and RESPECT to this giant of a man.

Outstanding video and until I saw this I had never heard of Andy Hug. I'd say you did him one hell of a tribute here. Exciting, enthralling, and touching. thank you for your work. RIP Andy Hug.

I met Andy once in a Swiss disco called P1 in the 90s, he was there with his friend Marino Deflorin. We were shocked when the newspaper said Andy Hug is dead. Hopefully posterity will one day remember the forces of good like Andy Hug from Switzerland. Not to the forces of evil like K.Schwab. Thanks for this great documentary

Wow...I never pay attention to these heavy weight fighter and never heard of this guy before but I cried watching this video. Because this dude is a true warrior and fighter. It's like he loves fighting and he fought til the very end. It's his relentless fighting spirit that touches me. RIP

Wow, thanks for all your hard work to put this beautiful tribute together. Without it I would not have had the pleasure to respect him for who he was.

What a great documentary honoring his fighting spirit. He will never be forgotten.

A true warrior indeed. Great documentary! Brought back old memories when i was i a teenager, training martial arts and watching a lot of K-1. Andy Hug was one of my favorites. 😢

How does this only have 5,000 likes?? EXCELLENT JOB making this video about a person I can't believe I never heard of... R.I.P., Andy Hug... 🙏

I took Kyokushin beginning in 1977 for 4 years at a local dojo, our Sensei being a man trained by Mas Oyama himself, and I can honestly say I really loved that specific martial art (having also taken Aikido and Kung Fu for several years). Andy Hug was a legend, having fought (and defeated) many of the greatest fighters in history.

One of my inspirations. RIP Andy Hug.

Andy deseves to be remebered as one of the greats, thank you for making this video. I still remeber learning of his death, couldn't belive it was real. I still enjoy seeing his knockouts in the highlight compilations.

One the best documentaries I've ever seen. Been a fan of Hug since I bought K-1 dvd's as a kid. Guess it was hard to find his old fights in such a good quality. Thanks!

❤ Thank you for this! Saw his fights as a small child with my father.... and for all of us he was "the" roelmodel! we never forgot him, specially in switzerland!

Andy always be top fighter and top human in history.

I don’t get glued to stories about fighters easily, but this video here is by far the best mini documentary I’ve seen on a fighter PERIOD!! I was completely sold. Honestly amazing job putting this together and telling Andy’s story. He’s probably up there watching now and impressed with how this was put together. U definitely had me completely glued to my chair watching every second of this video. U definitely have my Sub, and I’ll be looking forward to more videos 👍🏾

I had never heard of Andy Hug before watching your video. So happy I clicked on it and watched. What an amazing man. RIP Champ.

As a swiss who was a kid in the 90s i remember the buzz. But it is now that I realize that he is probably the greatest sportsman to ever hold a swiss passport. there is that thennis guy (roger). but Andy did it in a field unconquered by a swiss. I am not a fighter. but to read through the comments is hear warming. Dankä Andy. Bisch ä geilä Siech gsi. Abartig, was du erreicht hesch. Schlaf guet ❤

RIP Andy, you were great warrior. Loved to watch K1 in 90s and 00s, you stood up there with greatest fighters of all times.

Thank you very much for this edit. Andy Hug was the person I've looked up to all my youth, an absolute role model for me and so many other Karateka. We will never forget.

I was a big fan of his back in the K1 days. Loved imitating his axe kick. So sad that he died of illness, the worst enemy that scares and defeats even the strongest men. (Miyamoto Musashi, Ali, Zhang Fei just to name a few)🙏❤ Thank you for making this video!

What a great documentary 👏👏👏 I‘ve never heard of his name before, but he was (from what I saw in these 42 minutes) a really great and skilled fighter. But his ending was tragic, to say the least 🥺 RIP Andy Hug, you definitely made an impact while you were on this planet 🙏 Kind regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp

He deserves a movie! A legend, even now I think one of the most skilled fighters if not the best in history of K1.

He is still and will always be a hero here in Switzerland 🇨🇭 R.I.P. champ

"Kara-techas" ? It's pronounced "ka-RA-te-kas". Apart from that? Absolutely phenomenal video. Hug was a massive influence on my training.

really amazing what you do here, reviving all those legends! I forgot how incredible Andy was! what a legend

Andy was a freaking legend... One of the best to ever enter the ring. A man of honor and integrity. He was so good and always seemed to be in the finals or fighting the best to get to the top. He beat so many guys who would become legends themselves later on in their careers. I mean nobody will ever forget the Swiss Blue eyed Ninja 🥷🏻 He was fast and accurate and strong. I remember he always seemed like the shorter fighter but he fought like a Giant and feared no one. The day he died 😢 I think everyone who was a K-1 fan .. martial Arts fan or just loved Andy was all left in shock. I still remember it to this very day... Andy died on August 24th, 2000.. just 10 days after my father's 53rd Birthday. I was so sad and remember hearing he fell into a coma if I remember right. I cried because I loved the guy. He was one of my favorite fighters in the 1990s. I couldn't believe he was dead at 35yrs. The man always looked invincible as if he was carved from stone like a Greek God with his awesome figure. He truly was a picture-perfect form for a fighter. This was an amazing short film 🎥 on his rise to the top and his awesome career. This was Bloody Fantastic‼️✌🏽🥀RIP ANDY HUG........ 🙏🏼🪦😇 23 years later and I'm still saddened to think how his life was cut short by Lukemeia 😪😪😪🥺🥺🥹🥹He's FOREVER A CHAMPION 🏆 🥇

A true Warrior. RIP Andy

RIP, Andy, the blue-eyed samurai / warrior 🙏 Legends legacy live on forever!

What an incredible career. R.I.P Andy Hug

“The Hug tornado” some great cometary put together by this announcer. Hug was phenomenal

Nobody will ever compare. Axe kicks are like ballet and Andy was a complete artist. I love watching him; thank you for this excellent documentary!! He will always be a hero❤️

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen !!!

What a beautiful tribute to an amazing fighter.

I remembered golden days of K1. The early days of internet access... Andy, he will be forever remembered.

Been a fan of mma (introduced to it by watching UFC) since 2002. Had only heard his name before, but didn’t know his story. This is a phenomenal exposé of his career. That quarterfinal bout with Hoost in 1996 was a real back & forth banger, and seemed like more of a challenge presented to him than he faced in his win in the finals. Great piece of content, right here.

What an amazing story! Never heard of him before but after watching this, I felt he is one of elite fighters who always came back on top after the losses and very humble at the same time respecting his opponents which we very rarely see now a days. Rip legend.

Those low kicks man. I get phantom pains just watching those kicks connect. These fighters are incredible.

For me, Andy Hug is one of the most impressive personality in martial arts ever. Here in Switzerland he is (quite rightly) an absolute hero. R.I.P KARATE MASTER 🏆✨

Have a great weekend everyone and stay blessed 🙏

Great warrior and a great sportsman, never step out of the line, never lost his cool. Great story telling and great work, glued for 40 odd minutes. Thanks, keep at it.

what a warrior, I remember Hug from the magazines but rarely if ever saw an actual fight. This video was amazing. RIP

I have seen a lot of great fighters but andy was something else...

Andi was the real deal, his leg kicks was incredibly. RIP sadly missed. Remember Andi was never frighten to mix it up.

This may be the best video for Andy on RU-vid. It would be nice if other K1 greats from the 90s were covered by this channel.

This was beautifully put together. Never heard of this guy but now is one of my favourite fighters along with Roberto Duran, Georges St.Pierre, Brock Lesnar, Khabib Namurgamedov and RYU from Street Fighter. Well Told ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The GI just summons your warrior spirit. 👊

Rest in Peace Andy Hug, you're a Legend forever alive in your fans' hearts!..💖💖💖🙏🏻..

I have a uncle who died of leukemia at the age of 15. I really really love this piece you did.

Glory to great sportsman and a man of honor, Andy Hug.

The Axe kick was amazing.

Rest in peace the Blue-Eyed Samurai.

When I was young I had a poster of him on my wall. He is a legend. Both kind and powerful. So sad for his family. R.I.P. Andy

Amazing fighter that I didn't know about. Thanks for the awesome content!

Despite the result, he was a warrior in the face of cancer. An inspiring champion. And that's how he will always be remembered.

Thank you for making these videos I would have never known about Andy!!!!

Great, great job. I am very thankfull to all of you who made this video. He will live forever. RIP LEGEND !

Hugs axe kick was so feared that opponents would often over compensate with a super high guard and would leave their body open for devastating body kicks.

What a big heart this man had.

The most attractive fighter ever. RIP Andy, salute from Switzerland

It sad that a man with such passion in contributing so much to his Sport and craft had to leave us so early in life - however the happiness comes in knowing unlike many Andy lived every day loving what he did with the courage he displayed and gave to others - that's like 10 years of life for every 1 year of a normal life - so he did live a very rich life - RIP

Karate Freddie Mercury is bad ass.

It is amazing what you can achieve when you dedicate yourself to anything.

Andy Hug was the stereotypical honorable idealized martial artist, but he was real. He will forever be my favorite Fighter/Martial Artist.

Beautifully narrated. You did him honor! As for Hug, what an amazing martial artist. So so so beautiful to watch him fight. Oh how I miss the glory days of K1

what a wonderful documentary, i was a big fan of K1 back in the day, this brings back so many memories♥

One of the legends that helped me get into martial arts and combat sports. My favourite fighter of all time, thank you Andy Hug. Oss!

Beautiful story. Thank you. Rest in peace Andy Hug, the Blue Eyed Samurai 🙏🏽

i loved this man he was really a talented fighter in zurich in the gym i had his picture with the dedication rip andy greetings to all athletes from serbia