UFC 124: GSP unveils secret weapon
GSP beat the area surrounding Josh Koscheck's right eye into Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage. Honestly, I'm not surprised.
GSP travels the world seeking out the best instruction in the various fighting disciplines. He is a better student than champion...and that's saying alot.
His game is constantly evolving. GSP relies on no single aspect of his fighting arsenal. He's not a striker or a wrestler or a bjj guy. He is the epitome of a mixed martial artist.
St. Pierre spent time with Freddie Roach and rediscovered a forgotten technique: a crisp, stiff jab.
That's all it took. Koscheck had no answer for the boxing fundamental: the #1...the jab.
MMA 'strikers' are usually known for devastating power and not for solid boxing fundamentals or proper technique. Haymakers count in MMA but good technique transfers force more efficiently, reaches the mark quicker and allow the owner to properly defend a counter.
GSP didn't need to travel to a remote Indonesian mountain village to perfect his secret weapon.
He studied his adversary, refined his technique and tactics.
Sun Tzu would be proud.
GSP travels the world seeking out the best instruction in the various fighting disciplines. He is a better student than champion...and that's saying alot.
His game is constantly evolving. GSP relies on no single aspect of his fighting arsenal. He's not a striker or a wrestler or a bjj guy. He is the epitome of a mixed martial artist.
St. Pierre spent time with Freddie Roach and rediscovered a forgotten technique: a crisp, stiff jab.
That's all it took. Koscheck had no answer for the boxing fundamental: the #1...the jab.
MMA 'strikers' are usually known for devastating power and not for solid boxing fundamentals or proper technique. Haymakers count in MMA but good technique transfers force more efficiently, reaches the mark quicker and allow the owner to properly defend a counter.
GSP didn't need to travel to a remote Indonesian mountain village to perfect his secret weapon.
He studied his adversary, refined his technique and tactics.
Sun Tzu would be proud.
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