Brute mode

[danfaggella]

I see this in plenty of NHB matches and even professional boxing matches.

Sometimes, when a fighter throws a barrage of strikes at his opponent, he seems to disregard the other hand, which often ends up around the hip area, while the fighter throws unprthadox flailing punches that sometimes look like hooks or straits but are much "meatier" and usually sloppier, then the stupidly disregarded hand throws a punch that is just as meaty.

Granted, this usually occurs when a fighter thinks he smells blood and wants to throw a final flury, but even in such a case, is it a good idea to go "ape shit" like that?

Thanks!

[GonzoStyles]

thats the streets coming out in a fighter, going wild is never a good option. a good, tight, high outside guard will allow you to weather the storm and counter at the first opportunity.

[medic06]

It's much, much better to throw nice focused shots than to go ape. One well placed solid punch is worth a 1000 ineffectual wildly thrown shots.

[muaythaiguy15]

Sometimes that brute mode gets the knockout, but its not a good habit to make. Keep controlled.

[kwai chang pain]

I can relate to what meant by "smelling blood". I think that's all part of the fight game. If you don't REALLY pour it on when your opponent is vulnerable, you miss chances to put him away. In other words, you can fight too cautiously. No guts, no glory.