

There is a famous saying about coaches that goes like this: “A good coach can change the game. A great coach can change your life.” And this has been demonstrated several times in a variety of combat sports, such as MMA, boxing, wrestling, and so on. One such instance occurred during a recent match at the Muay Thai Grand Prix. The fighter received real-time instruction from the coach, and after acting on it, he immediately knocked out his opponent at the very next moment. The moment was incredibly surreal to behold, which, in turn, elicited a variety of responses from the fans who were in awe of the coach.
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It was a matter of seconds which led to the opponent’s knockout
The coach guides the MMA fighter straight to the victory
The kickboxing match at the Muay Thai Grand Prix between Dan Battersby and Ian Robinson turned into a memorable fight, all thanks to the latter’s coach, John Gillies. When Dan Battersby was in the corner, his coach, Gillies, advised him to land a “left hook to the body“. And upon doing so, the fighter knocked out his opponent at the very next moment.
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The caption states, “COACH CALLED IT 🔮” and given the outcome, there couldn’t have been a more perfect way to describe the moment.
Check out some of the fan reactions to this viral knockout clip:
A number of fans lauded the coach for his impeccable advice:
“i love when coaches prove why they’re coaches”
“See what happen when u listen lmaooooooooooooooo”
“Coach said… Shoot Your Shot🫡”
“Listen to coaches they know what they’re saying but also good speed and power and a way to fake”
While some other fans were stunned by the knockout itself,
“bro dropped faster than somebody’s grades after their finals”
“People don’t give coaches enough credit !”
“Prayers for that man’s internal organs”
“hit the off switch body shots are art frfr”
That knockout was indeed a combination of excellent coaching and incredible skills. The knockout star from the clip, Dan Battersby, is a professional kickboxer, and he is just 17 at present. There’s a long way to go for this talented young blood in combat sports.
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Who is Dan Battersby?
Dan Battersby is a UK-based 17-year-old Muay Thai fighter who is a disciple at the 4 Corner Combat Gym in Liverpool. He is mentored by the masterful coach, John Gillies, one of the 4 Corner Gym’s prominent coaches.
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Looking at the way he fights at 17, he certainly has a bright future in combat sports. Maybe he can compete in the UFC one day. You never know.
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