Issue 119
September 2014
Former Fighters Only World MMA Awards ‘Coach of the Year’ and Kings MMA head trainer Rafael Cordeiro teaches his adaptation of Muay Thai for MMA, with help from student and Strikeforce veteran Fernando Bettega
1 With both men in orthodox stances (left leg forward), Rafael (left) throws a left jab at Fernando, which he slips.
2 Rafael follows up with a right cross, which Fernando is also able to avoid.
3 Rafael continues the combo with a left hook, which Fernando blocks with his right arm.
4 Having waited for his chance to strike back, Fernando now lands a left hook on Rafael.
5 Fernando follows up by planting his right foot on Rafael’s left thigh, using it as a launchpad to throw his left knee into Rafael’s face.
