I would like to ask you something. Is there some head movement patterns one can incorporate in order to become defensive responsible.
For example I mostly spar against low level fighters like me but I noticed the following. If I do 1-2 weave outside plus side step or 1-2 slip outside and perhaps return another 2 often leaves me without any damage. Otherwise if I 1-2 I get countered perhaps due to my poor technique and speed to return to a defensive position.
I even often do a 1-2 weave outside and do an on offensive side step which often gives me a very good offensive angle for a 3-2 and once even knocked a guy out with a body hook without intention just my hips were loaded damn good.
I feel very safe doing these and havent been countered so far, but I wonder if a higher level fighter wont pick up on my habbit and blast me. What are your thoughts?
That's a great example of proactive head movement and being aware of what position you're putting yourself in. You will run into danger against a high-level opponent who picks up on it. It's a smart idea to have those movements drilled into your muscle memory, but you need to be able to vary them.
Did you watch the fights this weekend? Barboza vs Dariush was a good example. Dariush had a nice jab into level change set up. A great move on its own, but because Barboza picked up on it he was able to counter with a flying knee. Anything is a bad idea if the opponent knows you're gonna do it. So try to incorporate more patterns and mix up the timing.