MMA2016: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

UFC 171 Preview

With the recent retirement of Georges St. Pierre, the UFC welterweight title is now up for grabs. GSP has ruled over the division for the last 6 years, but at UFC 171 on March 15^thwe will finally see the crowning of a new king. Competing for the title are Johnny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler, two of the hardest hitting fighters in the welterweight division. One good punch from either of these fighters can end a fight, and it is very unlikely that on March 15^thit will go the full five rounds.

Check out the first preview for the event below. It is almost time for a changing of the guard in the UFC welterweight division.

Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Technique of the Week: Muay Thai Striking Drill

Check out the latest “Technique of the Week” from Evolve University’s world class Muay Thai program. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpunteaches an excellent Muay Thai striking drill that is designed to improve your defensive reaction time and counterattacks. Grab your training partner and practice this drill for high repetitions.

With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Submission Grappling, Wrestling, and more, Evolve University is one of the most comprehensive mixed martial arts universities in the world. For more video tutorials by World Champions, please go to ‪http://www.evolve-university.com.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

UFC Macao Preview: Menjivar vs. Hioki

The UFC returns to Asia this weekend on Saturday, March 1^st. In one of the most anticipated match ups of the evening, Ivan Menjivar will square off against Japanese MMA superstar Hatsu Hioki. Both guys are coming off of a tough year in 2013, and they will be looking to get things back on track in Macao. Check out the official UFC preview for the fight below.

The entire event will be broadcast exclusively on the all new UFC Fight Pass.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Metamoris 3 Countdown: Mendes vs. Gracie

On March 29^th, one of the world’s most exciting grappling events, Metamoris, will return to Los Angeles, California. The event features six matches between some of the world’s very best grapplers. To make things even more interesting, all of the matches are submission only. There are no points and no decisions. This makes things very interesting, and it will encourage the competitors to attack with a very offensive style.

Check out the official countdown video for the Rafael Mendes and Clark Gracie match up below. This will be just one of many awesome match ups at the event. The entire event can be viewed live at ‪http://www.metamoris.com/live-stream.

Monday, February 24, 2014

The UFC Returns to Asia!

UFC 170 is officially in the books, and Ronda Rousey is still the best women’s MMA fighter in the world. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long to get our next fix of MMA as the UFC makes its return to Asia this Saturday, March 1^st. The event will be headlined by the welterweight scrap between Dong Hyun Kim and John Hathaway. The event will also serve as the finale for The Ultimate Fighter China.

Check out the first preview for the event below. The entire event will be broadcast exclusively on the new UFC Fight Pass.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Erick Silva vs Takenori Sato: Fight Video UFC Fight Night 36

Erick Silva vs Takenori Sato: Fight Video UFC Fight Night 36
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi (also known as UFC Fight Night 36) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held on February 15, 2014 at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
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Ronaldo Souza vs Francis Carmont: Fight Video UFC Fight Night 36

Ronaldo Souza vs Francis Carmont: Fight Video UFC Fight Night 36 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi (also known as UFC Fight Night 36) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held on February 15, 2014 at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship Date:February 15, 2014 Venue:Arena Jaraguá City:Jaraguá do Sul, Brazi.
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Lyoto Machida vs Gegard Mousasi: Fight Video UFC Fight Night 36

Lyoto Machida vs Gegard Mousasi: Fight Video UFC Fight Night 36 UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi (also known as UFC Fight Night 36) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held on February 15, 2014 at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship Date:February 15, 2014 Venue:Arena Jaraguá City:Jaraguá do Sul, Brazi This Video is Hosted on www.dailymotion.com
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Countdown to UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann

Get ready for the biggest title fight in the history of women’s MMA! Ronda Rousey will face the toughest test of her career to date when she squares off against Sara McMann at UFC 170. Both women are undefeated, and both women are former Olympic medalists. They are without question the two best athletes in women’s MMA. It will be the classic battle of judo vs. wrestling. It will be explosive, fast paced, and highly entertaining.

Check out the official Countdown to UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann video below.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Countdown to UFC 170: Cormier vs. Cummins

UFC 170 is set to go down this weekend, and the fight card is stacked with MMA superstars. In one of the most interesting match ups of the night, Daniel Cormier will take on UFC newcomer Patrick Cummins. After going 2-0 in the UFC’s heavyweight division, Cormier has decided to drop down to the light heavyweight division. Patrick Cummins is an elite level wrestler that has trained with Cormier in the past. There is definitely some bad blood between these two fighters, which usually makes for an exciting fight.

Check out the official Countdown to UFC 170: Cormier vs. Cummins below. These guys are ready to announce their arrivals to the UFC’s light heavyweight division.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Technique of the Week: Surprise Armbar from Side Control

Check out the latest “Technique of the Week” from Evolve University’s world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. In this video, Professor Almiro Barros from the Evolve Fight Team teaches one his favorite submission attacks from side control. The armbar is one of the most high percentage submissions in BJJ, and it is also one of the most anticipated. This sneaky armbar attack from side control will likely catch your opponent off guard and thus increase your chance of finishing the submission. The more ways you have to attack for the armbar, the more submissions you will secure.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

UFC 170 Extended Preview

We are now just a few short days away from the biggest fight in the history of women’s MMA. On February 22^nd in Las Vegas, Nevada women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will put her belt on the line against undefeated Sara McMann. It will mark the first time in UFC history that two Olympic medalists have squared off inside the Octagon. Rousey is an Olympic judo bronze medalist while McMann is an Olympic wrestling silver medalist. These are the two most accomplished athletes in women’s MMA, and they both come into this fight with perfect undefeated records.

Also on the card is the very interesting light heavyweight match up between two elite wrestlers in Daniel Cormier and Patrick Cummins. Both are undefeated, and both are making their UFC light heavyweight debut. Cormier is the much more experienced fighter and the heavy favorite, but Cummins is a very dangerous opponent. Interestingly, these two have some bad blood dating back to their competitive wrestling days. This will definitely be an exciting fight.

Check out the UFC 170 Extended Preview below.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Benedict Ang Finds His Future at Evolve MMA

Benedict Ang is the newest and youngest member of the Evolve Fight Team. He arrived at Evolve MMA three years ago with no martial arts experience, and he embarked on a life changing and inspiring journey. Through Benedict’s steadfast dedication and work ethic under the guidance of Evolve MMA’s World Champion Instructor Team he has quickly established himself as one of Singapore’s brightest MMA prospects. At just 17 years of age, it is safe to say that Benedict has a long and bright future ahead as a professional mixed martial artist. This was not always the case for Benedict. In fact, before joining Evolve MMA in 2011, Benedict was headed in a negative direction and his life was a mess. In the words of Benedict, “Martial arts have been my saviour. Evolve MMA is like my extended family, and it has given me the inspiration to chase my dreams and achieve greatness.”

At 15 years of age, Benedict Ang suffered the greatest tragedy of his life. He woke up one morning to discover that his mother had suddenly passed away overnight. There were no warning signs. At first, he was in a state of shock and disbelief. He could not believe what was happening. In the blink of an eye, his world had been turned upside down. He felt helpless, lost, confused, and it all began to manifest itself in a form of anger. He was angry at the world. He lost interest in school, and he started channeling his anger into negativity. All of his relationships began to suffer, and he was constantly getting into fights. Benedict saw himself going down the wrong path, but he just couldn’t find the way to get himself back on track.

“I was filled with anger and frustration when my mother passed. I lost motivation, and I started lashing out at those around me. It was a really hard time in my life, and I didn’t know how I was going to get through it,” commented Benedict.

Then one fateful day Benedict stumbled across a video of the Evolve Fight Team’s Radeem Rahman’s first professional fight at ONE Fighting Championship. Something clicked inside Benedict that day, and he was instantly drawn in to the sport of mixed martial arts. The next day he went to check out Evolve MMA, and he was completely blown away by what he saw. All of the sudden he saw a future, he felt like he was no longer lost. He thought back to his days of obsessing over his favorite anime show Dragon Ball Z, and he envisioned himself becoming a real life Super Saiyan. His soul had been ignited with a new sense of passion, and he felt alive for the first time since his Mother’s death.

In December of 2011, Benedict joined Evolve MMA. He wasted no time in getting acclimated, and jumped right into every class across every discipline. He learned Muay Thai under the guidance of World Champion’s like Attachai Fairtex, Muangfalek Kiatvichian, Chaowalith Jockey Gym, and Papa Daorung. He tirelessly picked BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa’s brain about the finer points of grappling. He started learning wrestling from Olympian Heath Sims. There was so much to learn, and he could not get enough. As Benedict will tell you, “There is so much knowledge and inspiration within the walls of Evolve MMA. It is impossible to train there and not have some of it rub off on you. Every one there is united by a common mission to achieve greatness within.”

Benedict Ang with Muay Thai World Champions Muangfalek Kiatvichian and Attachai Fairtex.

Then Benedict got the opportunity to attend his first live mixed martial arts competition at ONE FC: War of the Lions. He watched his idol and mentor from the Evolve Fight Team, Eddie Ng, win by TKO that night. “I was inspired by Eddie’s performance. It gave me hope and the inspiration I needed to change my life,” said Benedict about this pivotal moment. This marked then next turning point in Benedict’s journey. Through training at Evolve MMA he had found his path. He was no longer getting into fights, his relationships were restored, and his schoolwork was better than ever. He decided that night that he wanted to become a professional MMA fighter, and he began living his life as a true martial artist. He had found his focus, determination, confidence, and discipline through martial arts. Everything in Benedict’s life had improved since beginning martial arts, and he decided to dedicate himself to achieving his greatness.

Benedict Ang with his MMA hero, Eddie Ng.

In 2013, Benedict successfully tried out for the Evolve MMA Competition Team. He then strung together 3 amateur MMA victories, and in doing so established himself as one of Singapore’s brightest MMA prospects. Recently, his hard work and dedication was rewarded when he was invited to join the Evolve Fight Team, Asia’s number one professional fight team. Benedict is now firmly on track to become a professional mixed martial artist representing Evolve MMA. The rest of his life is also on track. He is a role model for young students at Evolve MMA, and he embodies all the values of a true martial artist. We are extremely proud of Benedict, and we are excited to see him continue on his martial arts journey. The future is now brighter than ever.

"Benedict earned his spot on the Evolve Fight Team through his incredible work ethic and dedication. It has been a pleasure to coach him and watch him grow as a martial artist over the past couple of years. He improves every day in training and the results have shown when he competes. I am really excited to have Benedict as a member of the Evolve Fight Team. He is a very talented young kid, and I believe he will prove himself to be one of the best fighters to come out of Singapore," said Evolve Fight Team Head Coach Heath Sims.

"As part of the Evolve Fight Team, Benedict will receive the Evolve Lifetime Scholarship. There is really no better opportunity for a professional fighter. In addition to his training at the Fighter's Program, Benedict is given full access to all of the classes at all of our locations. He has the opportunity to train at almost any time he wants. Evolve will also manage his career to ensure that he makes the right choices and decisions for his future. It is a complete package, and it gives Benedict every opportunity he needs to achieve his dreams," added Coach Heath Sims.

Benedict wins his amateur MMA debut.

Here is what Benedict had to say about his martial arts journey:

“Through martial arts at Evolve MMA I have changed my life. I am performing better in school and I haven’t been in a single fight since I started training MMA. I am so grateful for all that Evolve MMA has given me. Chatri Sityodtong, Heath Sims, Eddie Ng, and all of the other instructors have inspired me to reach my potential and become a better person. My dream is to become a mixed martial arts World Champion.”

Some members of the Evolve Fight Team celebrate a birthday after training.

Check out Benedict's Student of the Month video from April of 2013 below.

UFC 170 Preview: Rousey vs. McMann

Get ready for what may very well be the biggest fight in the history of women’s MMA! On February 22^nd in Las Vegas, Nevada women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will put her belt on the line against undefeated Sara McMann. This fight will make history as the first time two Olympic medalists have squared off inside the Octagon. Rousey is an Olympic judo bronze medalist while McMann is an Olympic wrestling silver medalist. This is a crazy match up between two seriously talented athletes. It will undoubtedly be the toughest test of Rousey’s career thus far. Check out the first preview for the event below, and make your plans to tune in for this one. It is must see MMA!

Sunday, February 16, 2014

ONE FC Fight Preview: Osman vs. Lim II

ONE FC is set to return to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 14th. In one of the most anticipated match ups of the night Singapore's Sherilyn Lim will take on Malaysia's Ann Osman. This will be a rematch of their epic back and forth battle at ONE FC: Total Domination. Lim took the victory that night via split decision, but Osman believes it was her fight. On March 14th they will both have the opportunity to settle the score. Check out the official ONE FC fight preview below.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

UFC Fight Night Jaragua Preview

We are now less than 24 hours away from UFC Fight Night in Jaragua, Brazil. In the main event of the evening, top UFC middleweight contenders Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi will fight for a UFC title shot. Both of these guys are coming down a weight class from the light heavyweight division, where they were already established as two of the best fighters in the world. It will be interesting to see how they perform at middleweight. Also on the card are two of the fastest rising middleweight fighters in the UFC, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Francis Carmont. The winner of this fight will be knocking on the door of a title shot.

As we countdown the final hours before show time check out some of the UFC preview videos for the event. There are some really exciting fights to look forward to.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Technique of the Week: Muay Thai Liver Kick

Check out the latest “Technique of the Week” from Evolve University’s world renowned Muay Thai program. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches a beautiful Muay Thai liver kick that if landed correctly is guaranteed to end a fight by KO. The kick is set up as a counter attack to an opponent’s inside leg kick. Orono uses the opponent’s attack as a perfect setup and transition into the liver kick. The beauty of this technique is in its simplicity and deadly effectiveness.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Evolve MMA Announces Newest Member of the Evolve Fight Team

We are very proud to announce the newest signing to the Evolve Fight Team, Benedict Ang. At just 17 years of age, Benedict is the youngest member of the Evolve Fight Team and one of the top MMA prospects to come out of Singapore. Check out the official press release from Evolve MMA below.

Evolve MMA Signs Another Singaporean Fighter to Its Stable of

World Champions

-Youngest Member of the Prestigious Evolve Fight Team-

Singapore, 11 February 2014 – Evolve Mixed Martial Arts, Asia's top martial arts organization, announces today the signing of another Singaporean, Benedict Ang, to its impressive stable of World Champions.

Benedict Ang, now the youngest member of the prestigious Evolve Fight Team at 17 years of age, started training at the world class academy of Evolve MMA in December 2011. In just over two years, Benedict has developed into a very well rounded mixed martial artist. He has achieved the status of intermediate level three in Muay Thai and has been awarded a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the tutelage of the academy’s numerous Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions such as Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn, Orono Wor Petchpun, Leandro Issa and Bruno Pucci.

In 2013, Benedict was invited to join the Evolve Competition Team, the amateur fight team of Evolve MMA. He then began his rigorous training with ONE Fighting Championship superstars Eddie Ng, Jake Butler and ONE FC Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki. Benedict made his MMA debut in the same year, and he currently stands undefeated with a record of three wins and no losses.

“I am extremely proud to announce this latest Singaporean addition to the Evolve Fight Team. Benedict has shown absolute dedication and a tremendous amount of talent at a young age. I’m confident that with the support of our World Champions he will continue to grow into an excellent mixed martial artist and will undoubtedly be a top local fighter,” said Chatri Sityodtong, Founder of Evolve MMA.

“The local mixed martial arts scene has come a long way, and it has always been one of my missions at Evolve MMA to groom Singaporean World Champions. We already have two local fighters, Radeem Rahman and Nicole Chua, who have achieved great success at ONE Fighting Championship, and I am confident that with Benedict’s talent, dedication, heart and mental strength he will also accomplish the same triumph,” added Chatri.

Benedict expressed, “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Asia’s top and most decorated professional fight team. It has always been my dream to compete professionally, and I cannot express my gratitude enough to Chatri Sityodtong, Heath Sims and the rest of the World Champions at Evolve MMA. This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I cannot wait to make my mark in the cage.”

Benedict is currently studying at Temasek Polytechnic pursuing a diploma in Digital Forensic.

Evolve MMA is home to the most number of World Champions for any martial arts organization in the world with World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, No-Gi Grappling, and more. Additionally, the professional Evolve Fight Team includes ONE FC and DREAM FC World Champion Shinya Aoki, Bellator World Champion Ben Askren, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun, UFC fighters Rafael dos Anjos and Leandro Issa, US Olympian Heath Sims, ONE FC Superstar Eddie Ng, WBA Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn, Muay Thai World Champion Attachai Fairtex, No-Gi World Champion Bruno Pucci, MCFC Champion Mitch Chilson, and many other champions.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

UFC 169: Fight Motion Video

Check out this awesome Fight Motion video from the recent UFC 169. The Fight Motion Cam is one of the coolest views of MMA you will ever see. It captures all the biggest hits of the event up close and in super slow motion. After watching this video, you will have a whole new level of respect for just how tough this sport really is.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Intensity of Training

Ever wonder what it takes to become a UFC World Champion? Most people only get to see the champions in their glory, winning fights inside the Octagon, the photo shoots, the interviews, and the celebrations. The reality, however, is something much different. What most people rarely get to see is the sacrifice, discipline, and unimaginable levels of hard work that goes on behind the scenes in the life of a championship fighter. There is very little glamour in training. It is a grind, and there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming a mixed martial arts world champion.

At UFC 169, teammates Jose Aldo and Renan Barao once again defended their UFC World Championship titles. It was a glorious day for them both. Yet, in the 8 weeks leading up to UFC 169, their lives were nothing but hard work. The intensity of their training camps is what enables them to consistently succeed on the highest levels of the sport. They outwork their opponents. Check out this awesome video, which gives an inside look at the brutal training regimes of Barao and Aldo. This is what it takes to become a UFC World Champion.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Al Iaquinta vs Kevin Lee : UFC 168 Fight Video

Al Iaquinta vs Kevin Lee : UFC 168 Fight Video UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber II is an ongoing mixed martial arts event held on February 1, 2014, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship Date:February 1, 2014 Venue:Prudential Center City:Newark, New Jersey
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Clint Hester vs Andy Enz : UFC 169 Fight Video

Clint Hester vs Andy Enz : UFC 169 Fight Video UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber II is an ongoing mixed martial arts event held on February 1, 2014, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship Date:February 1, 2014 Venue:Prudential Center City:Newark, New Jersey This Video is Hosted on sockshare.com
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Jamie Varner vs Abel Trujillo : UFC 169 Fight Video

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José Aldo vs Ricardo Lamas UFC 169: Fight Video

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Frank Mir vs Alistair Overeem : UFC 169 Fight Video

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Renan Barão vs Urijah Faber: UFC 169 Fight Video

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Technique of the Week: Boxing Knockout Combination

Check out the latest “Technique of the Week” from Evolve University’s world class boxing program. In this video, WBA Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong teaches a vicious boxing combination that is almost guaranteed to end in a highlight reel KO. After attacking the body with a flurry of punches, Yodsanan moves up to the head and then back to the body before ending the combination with a powerful knockout right hook. The best boxers in the world are able to constantly change levels and attack from a variety of angles. This combination by Yodsanan is a perfect example of just that. Study this video very carefully and then get to work on mastering it.