Clinch Defense Against The Cage

Cage work is a skill that is unique to the sport of MMA.  When your back is against the cage you must be able to defend against takedowns and dirty boxing.  You must also learn to be offensive against the cage.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos…

Full Mount Transition To Back Control

In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you must be able to transition fluidly among striking, wrestling, and submission attacks.  On the ground, the objective is to secure a dominant position to land strikes and attack for submissions.  From the full mount, there are a wide range of attacks…

Arm Bar To Full Mount Transition

Arm Bar To Full Mount Transition – Dos Anjos & Pucci Difficulty level: 6 Description: From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In…

Turtle Position Control For Ground & Pound

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches ground and pound from the turtle position.

Arm Bar Finish Technique

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos teaches a high level finish for the…

3 Ways To Defend Against Strikes With A Takedown

ONE Superstar and BJJ World Champion Alex Silva from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 ways to defend against strikes with a takedown.

Half Guard Sweep

From the bottom half guard position, the objective is to work for a sweep and escape from underneath your opponent.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion teaches a half guard sweep for MMA.

Turtle Position Control For Ground & Pound Trapping The Arm

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches ground and pound from the turtle position.

Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Ground And Pound

Takedowns play a critical role in MMA.  If your opponent holds the advantage in striking then you will need to utilise takedowns to neutralise his/her strengths.  There are also a lot of opportunities to transition from takedowns into submissions and ground and pound.  In this video, ONE Championship superstar Jake…

Shinya Aoki: Back Control Neck Crank

In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates a neck crank submission from back control.

Arm Triangle From Top Half Guard

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. From inside the opponent’s half guard, there are a number of highly effective submission attacks that can be used. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos teaches an arm triangle…

Shinya Aoki: Kouchigari

In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates the Kouchigari takedown.

Turtle Position To Crucifix

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches how to secure the crucifix from the turtle…

Attacking The Back From Turtle Position

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos teaches how to attack the back from…

Over And Under To Inside Trip

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

Shinya Aoki: Ogoshi

In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates the Ogoshi takedown.

Crucifix Transition To Back Control

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, ONE FC superstar Bruno Pucci teaches a crucifix transition to back control.

Turtle Position To Crucifix Choke

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, Heath Sims teaches a crucifix choke from the turtle position.

Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Lift Finish

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts.  In this video, Evolve Fight Team member and NCAA Division 1 wrestler Jake Butler teaches a single leg takedown.

Clinch Defense Against The Cage

The cage is one of MMA’s very unique attributes. A good fighter must know how to use the cage for their benefit. It is very dangerous to have your back against the cage, and it is very important that you learn defense for this position. In this video, UFC top…

Crucifix Transition To Top Turtle Position

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches a crucifix transition to the top turtle position.

Guard Pass

Once you have secured the top position, the next step is to advance your position by passing the opponent’s guard.  In MMA, it is important that you make use of strikes to soften the opponent’s defense and open their guard.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a…