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Henri Hooft
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Instructor and ranked competitor representing Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA).
Associations
Instructor Ranking Points
Overall Points2,150
Gi Points0
No-Gi Points0
MMA Points2,100
Major Titles
Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.
- 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
Detailed Description
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.
Notable Students
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Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- 3x Bellator Lightweight Champion

Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- UFC Welterweight Champion
- Iconic Title Defenses

Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- UFC Welterweight Champion
- 5x Title Defenses

Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- Multiple IBJJF World Champion
- UFC Title Challenger
