You'd think after the Bisping and Branch fights Rockhold would get with a legit boxing coach

[MescalineDreams]

Henri Hooft Is a kickboxing coach. Working with him does nothing to fix the biggest flaw In his game, likely only continues to build on his already bad habits with his hands.

That said, sometimes when you've been training a certain way for so long..you've created / cemented some habits that can be very difficult to fix, maybe even Impossible In some cases.

Still, It's very clear he needs to get with a pro boxing coach. Someone who understands boxing on a different level and you're not going to get that from a kickboxing coach, even If It's Henri Hooft.

 

[DaleBoca]

Yoel is not going to box you. They talked about this on FS1. He has an unorthodox style of throwing punches and even with a seasoned boxing coach he would still get caught. Bisping talked about this when he boxes newcomers who know nothing about traditional boxing and he still gets caught.

 

[Apollo33]

Luke is 35, old habits die hard imo. At that age you are not really going to improve much. It's like trying to erase a decade of instincts and muscle memories

 

[1.11]

Yoel is not going to box you. They talked about this on FS1. He has an unorthodox style of throwing punches and even with a seasoned boxing coach he would still get caught. Bisping talked about this when he boxes newcomers who know nothing about traditional boxing and he still gets caught.

Well in fairness, Bisping isn't exactly the greatest boxer either.

 

[MescalineDreams]

Yoel is not going to box you. They talked about this on FS1. He has an unorthodox style of throwing punches and even with a seasoned boxing coach he would still get caught. Bisping talked about this when he boxes newcomers who know nothing about traditional boxing and he still gets caught.

It doesn't matter. You don't think boxing gyms aren't also full of fighters who are unorthodox In their approach / brawl? You will get many different looks from many styles of fighters, It's not like a good boxing coach / gym would only teach you how to deal with a more classic / traditional boxer. You will be more prepared for everything. What they said was true but It was a half truth. Rockhold's boxing is the most glaring hole In his game and getting with a legit trainer / gym can only help him.

 

[DaleBoca]

It doesn't matter. You don't think boxing gyms aren't also full of fighters who are unorthodox In their approach / brawl? You will get many different looks from many styles of fighters, It's not like a good boxing coach / gym would only teach you how to deal with a more classic / traditional boxer. You will be more prepared for everything. What they said was true but It was a half truth. Rockhold's boxing is the most glaring hole In his game and getting with a legit trainer / gym can only help him.

Okay

 

[MescalineDreams]

Luke is 35, old habits die hard imo. At that age you are not really going to improve much. It's like trying to erase a decade of instincts and muscle memories

that is definitely a thing.

Same issue with Aldo. He finally realized that his boxing was the biggest hole In his game and got with Robert Garcia, but when you've been training a certain way for so long..sometimes It can only do so much.

Still, It Is necessary for Luke and It's a little odd that him / his team never figured It out earlier.

 

[Agmkreptile]

that is definitely a thing.

Same issue with Aldo. He finally realized that his boxing was the biggest hole In his game and got with Robert Garcia, but when you've been training a certain way for so long..sometimes It can only do so much.

Still, It Is necessary for Luke and It's a little odd that him / his team never figured It out earlier.

To be fair to Aldo, he was dominating with solely Muay Thai and TDD for YEARS. He really didn't need great boxing for a long time.

 

[TCanaveira]

Only just improving that lazy ass jab that he has would help him. Dude throws a jab then returns his hand to belly button level. Just throw the damn thing back to guard god damn it

 

[ColombianFist]

the thing with rockhold is that, he for some reason won't acknowledge that flaw on his game that goes waaay back when he started mma (he was known for his kicks) and at this point it is so ingrained in his mind that it will be hard to fix it, but not impossible. Moving to train with Hooft didn't helped him defensibly, and was Ko'ed with the same hole bisping exploited.

Maybe he can actually realize that he needs to strengthen his defense because getting ko TWICE by that hole is not coincidence, but since he's so cocky...

 

[SteveTaylor]

Exactly like TCanaveira says here, throw the jab with conviction and double and triple up on it. It goes back to guard upon completion or otherwise throw the 2 down the middle!

 

[Final Rehab]

It's weird but it seem like attitude with Rockhold. Fuck you could go on youtube and find entirely competent boxing lessons. Luke is a cocky fighter and he keeps getting KTFO for it.

Maybe he should stick to modeling...

Rockhold underwear...for a good night's sleep.

 

[blaseblah]

Yoel is not going to box you. They talked about this on FS1. He has an unorthodox style of throwing punches and even with a seasoned boxing coach he would still get caught. Bisping talked about this when he boxes newcomers who know nothing about traditional boxing and he still gets caught.

Fighting with his hands up, chin down, head movement, and learning to circle instead of backing up in a straight line would drastically improve his chances of not getting caught.

 

[dembones22]

Yoel is not going to box you. They talked about this on FS1. He has an unorthodox style of throwing punches and even with a seasoned boxing coach he would still get caught. Bisping talked about this when he boxes newcomers who know nothing about traditional boxing and he still gets caught.

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Your wrong Bobby Knuckles used basic boxing footwork and wrestling defense and did not get caught.

 

[ralphus1]

Not backing up to the cage every time would be a big improvement in itself.

 

[MescalineDreams]

To be fair to Aldo, he was dominating with solely Muay Thai and TDD for YEARS. He really didn't need great boxing for a long time.

That Is true.

The boxing level in MMA is continuing to evolve and the more time goes on, the less you're able to get away with sub par boxing ability which Is common with a predominantly muay thai / kickboxing or even karate based style.

 

[MescalineDreams]

It's weird but it seem like attitude with Rockhold. Fuck you could go on youtube and find entirely competent boxing lessons. Luke is a cocky fighter and he keeps getting KTFO for it.

Maybe he should stick to modeling...

Rockhold underwear...for a good night's sleep.

Well, dabbling in acting / modeling and having one foot out the door definitely didn't help with continuing to Improve his game. Very big part of Ronda's downfall. You need to eat sleep and breathe fighting and nothing else.

 

[Final Rehab]

Well, dabbling in acting / modeling and having one foot out the door definitely didn't help with continuing to Improve his game. Very big part of Ronda's downfall. You need to eat sleep and breathe fighting and nothing else.

100% truth.

 

[AC1D1K]

luke went to south florida to party, the hooft thing was just a cover. thats all i can conclude about this bs

 

[randomalias]

He is pretty shit considering the range advantage he has.