Issue 116
July 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. Fernando (left) and Rafael start in orthodox stances – left leg forward.
2. Fernando throws a jab, but Rafael counters with one of his own.
3. The two reset and throw right crosses at each other, with Fernando’s connecting on Rafael’s chin.
4. Rafael throws a left hook at Fernando, however, Fernando ducks underneath the stike.
5. Fernando uses that rolling motion to help counter Rafael’s hook with a left inside leg kick, taking Rafael off balance and even potentially knocking him off his feet.
