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.

3 Takedown Defenses For MMA

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Solid defense against wrestling takedowns is a critical skill for every fighter.  In this video, ONE superstar Mark Striegl teaches 3 of his favourite takedown defenses.

Single Leg Defense Against The Cage

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Solid defense against wrestling takedowns is a critical skill for every fighter.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches single leg takedown defense against…

Double Jab Setup To Takedown

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Mastery of a few basic wrestling takedowns will go a long way in MMA.  In this video, UFC top contender Tyron Woodley teaches one of his favourite setups…

Body Lock To Regular Headlock

The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling hold that allows you to control your opponent and transition to takedowns.  Depending upon how your opponent defends the body lock, there are a wide range of ways to finish a takedown once the body lock is secured.  In this video,…

Body Lock – Knee Tap Finish

The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling hold that allows you to control your opponent and transition to takedowns.  Depending upon how your opponent defends the body lock, there are a wide range of ways to finish a takedown once the body lock is secured.  In this video,…

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…

Head Outside Single To Double Leg Finish

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…

Head Outside Single To Chain Wrestling Finish

In order to be successful in modern day MMA, the ability to wrestle both offensively and defensively is an absolute necessity.  The development of a strong wrestling base will pay great dividends in MMA.  A good wrestler will be able to link together multiple techniques to finish a takedown.  In…

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…

Crotch Rocket Mat Return

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…

Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Front Headlock

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…

Body Lock To Step Around Throw 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…

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.

Single Leg Counter Variation

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, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches defense against the single leg takedown.

Side Control Escape From Double Leg

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, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a defensive escape against the double leg takedown.

UFC Tyron Woodley Chain Wrestling Finish

In this video, UFC Superstar Tyron Woodley demonstrates details of a wrestling takedown combination.

ONE FC Ben Askren Wrestling Throw

In this video, ONE FC World Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Ben Askren demonstrates a classic step over throw.

Double Leg To Single Leg & Dump Finish

Takedowns are one of the most critical skill sets for MMA. By controlling the takedowns a fighter can effectively determine where the fight takes place. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches an excellent takedown for MMA.

ONE FC Ben Askren Wrestling Takedown Combination

In this video, Bellator World Champion, US Olympic Wrestler, and ONE FC Superstar Ben Askren demonstrates a wrestling takedown combination.

Single Leg Iranian Standing Finish

The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling. There are a wide range of setups and finishes for the single leg takedown depending on the opponent’s defense. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a single leg Iranian standing…

Single Leg Iranian Finish To Counter Ankle Grab

The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling. There are a wide range of setups and finishes for the single leg takedown depending on the opponent’s defense. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a single leg Iranian finish…

Single Leg Iranian Grab Wrist Roll Finish

The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling. There are a wide range of setups and finishes for the single leg takedown depending on the opponent’s defense. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a single leg Iranian finish…

Leg Ride Reversal Defense

The ability to escape from the bottom position is a critical skill in wrestling. Being on bottom is a disadvantageous position, and you must be able to escape to your feet or reverse position on the opponent as quickly as possible. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US…