How To: The Lead Hand Hook | Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

**SPOILER ALERT** In this weeks episode of Technique Tuesday I go over a technique that was used by UFC 241's Main Event, Stipe Miocic! The UFC Heavyweight Champ used the lead hand hook to the body to open up Daniel Cormier's guard which allowed his right hand to get through. Another variant of the hook was used as a counter by up and comer Sodiq Yusuff to drop his opponent leading to a ground n pound stoppage. UFC 241 was an amazing card. Be sure and check it out if you haven't already! Thanks for watching! #UFC241 #CormiervsStipe2 #MMA

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[MindSmashReal]

This is amazing, I haven't seen too many karate schools share hooks. I know a kempo practitioner and they have this hand book filled with philosophy that keeps them humble to every style even though they retain their original stance. I already feel that this will be the best martial arts resource on the internet after a few years of developing its library. Your open mindedness and entertaining ability to teach confirm this feeling. I'm grateful to be a student

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"Making sure that I'm not slapping my hook"

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[Berengier]

Can't wait to try this on my wife when I get home and dinner isn't ready. So we put on the focus pads and do some striking practice while it's still cooking.

[joshpaul]

can you do a tutorial on distance control please?

[rvnwy]

Your boy Stipe just got the HW strap back by using the lead hook to the body, genius fight IQ by the champion.

[Waynev]

One of my all time favorite fighters! Just a solid dude. I’m happy you made this channel for your fans!

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With all the problems from corona virus and loosing my job and rent being screwed, I watch your videos and it perks me up. Thanks man..

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one of the most elite strikers in the world sharing knowledge for free, God I love youtube

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I started Karate in Ireland in 2014 because of you brother. It's on the biggest school's in Belfast. You're an inspiration to everybody man. People say, they wish Conor McGregor was humble as Wonderboy. Fly kick to the face, from Ireland as a formal gesture of my gratitude.

[yougood]

6:55 That technique on that ground and pound. WB was so quick with it that Sweet T didn't even have the time to hit the ground. LEGENDARY STUFF

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Thank You for sharing you're knowledge.

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Stephen, As a retired pro fighter back in the day, I will say I see both the traditional to the competition training which I appreciate to see. Thank you kindly for educational of others. God bless!

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Love the energy and spirit Wonderboy! It's more inspiring than you might know, so thank you <333

[bigdave]

In that 4th round those body shots were crazy, I love to rewatch that fight. Thanks wonder boy!