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Henri Hooft is a Dutch kickboxing trainer and founder of the world-famous Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA). A former kickboxing world champion himself, he created the "Hooft System" of striking and has coached UFC champions Kamaru Usman, Luke Rockhold, and Rashad Evans, as well as Gilbert Burns and Michael Chandler.
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Achievements & Coaching
Major Titles
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- Renowned Striking Coach
- Former Kickboxing World Champion
- Coach to numerous UFC fighters and champions (e.g., Usman, Burns)
- Founder and Head Coach of Kill Cliff FC
- Creator of the Hooft Striking System
- Coach of UFC Champions Kamaru Usman, Rashad Evans, Luke Rockhold
- Kickboxing World Champion
Notable Students
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Key Accomplishments
- Multiple IBJJF World Champion
- UFC Title Challenger
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Key Accomplishments
- UFC Welterweight Champion
- 5x Title Defenses
- #8 UFC Welterweight Division
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Key Accomplishments
- 3x Bellator Lightweight Champion
- #13 UFC Lightweight Division
- Highest rank -Top 3. Three-time Bellator world champion. Widely regarded as a perennial top 10 in the world.
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Key Accomplishments
- UFC Welterweight Champion
- Iconic Title Defenses
Videos
MMA Grappling
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Striking
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Matches & highlights
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Conversations & interviews
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Performance scorecardOverall 5,090
Instructor Ranking Points
Overall Points5,090
Gi Points200
No-Gi Points0
MMA Points4,600