Rockhold & Page weren't as good at bare knuckle because they have too many other disciplines that make them ill-suited for straight up boxing. They can both punch, but Rockhold was too uncomfortable without kicks, and Page can't help but fight with his hands at his side. That doesn't work in boxing. You have to have that strict discipline.
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Rockhold & Page weren't as good at bare knuckle because they have too many other disciplines that make them ill-suited for straight up boxing. They can both punch, but Rockhold was too uncomfortable without kicks, and Page can't help but fight with his hands at his side. That doesn't work in boxing. You have to have that strict discipline.