A lot of people mistake my ability to counter-punch on pure athleticism and my reaction speed. They say my accuracy is just a talent I was born with, but they are very wrong. It is very difficult to punch reactionary without setting up the positioning of my opponent. People have to understand that my whole movement and the way I stalk my opponents with my footwork is creating the opportunity of the counter punch before I even throw a punch. You must predict the opponents movement if you want to land the perfect punch. That is the only way you can be truly accurate.
If I have to make a comparison, I am like a sniper waiting for the exact moment for my opponent to start putting his finger on the trigger. I force my opponents into doing that. Every movement I do is setup to create a route where I will be able to start hunting him. By the time they know they are in a trap, it is too late. Only fans who understand high level striking will be able to appreciate the subtle things I do in the cage.
