Issue 131
August 2015
Former Chute Boxe pioneer and now Kings MMA head coach Rafael Cordeiro teaches his adaptation of Muay Thai for MMA, with help from student and Strikeforce veteran Fernando Bettega. Here, he demostrates a one-two to knees from clinch.
1. Fernando (gray vest) throws a jab from orthodox stance.
2. Fernando follows up with a right cross. He keeps his right arm extended to set up the clinch, then brings in his left hand to lock it in.
3. He throws a right knee, then returns to his base.
4. Fernando fakes another right knee, but switches his feet and throws a left knee to Rafael’s head.
