Issue 120
October 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. Rafael (right) throws a left jab, but Fernando is able to slip to the side and avoid it.
2. Rafael follows up his jab with a right cross, teeing Fernando up to slip in the direction he wishes him to go.
3. With Fernando now moved into the correct position, Rafael is able to unload a right head kick.
4., 5. & 6. After landing the head kick, Rafael pulls his right leg back then bursts forward to land a right uppercut followed by a left hook.
