Issue 130
July 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 the pair demonstrates the cross, hook and elbow combination.
1. Fernando (gray vest) and Rafael square off in orthodox stance. Fernando throws a long right cross from distance.
2. As Rafael covers up, Fernando steps in to deliver a left body shot, which brings Rafael’s guard down slightly.
3. Fernando then takes a small step back as he throws a left hook to the head.
4. To finish off the combination, Fernando steps back in and throws a right elbow to the top of Rafael’s head before stepping back into his fighting stance.
