 Shinya Aoki at Evolve MMA, 2011 | |
| Est. | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founded by | Chatri Sityodtong |
| Training facilities | Singapore |
| Website | Evolve-MMA.com |
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts is a chain of martial arts academies. Founded by Chatri Sityodtong, it opened in January 2009.[1] The gym includes several former and reigning UFC and ONE Championship champions, including Demetrious Johnson, Rafael Dos Anjos, Shinya Aoki, Angela Lee, Marcus Almeida and more, on its roster.
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Overview
According to Yahoo! Sports Singapore, Evolve MMA has the largest roster of world champions across multiple martial arts sports.[2] It has world champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling and No-Gi Grappling among others.[3][4]
There are currently five Evolve MMA academies: Evolve Far East Square, Evolve KINEX, Evolve Orchard Central, Evolve Clarke Quay and Evolve Star Vista in Singapore. There is also Evolve University, the largest online university for martial arts.[5] Evolve MMA is affiliated to Sityodtong Muay Thai.[6] Chatri Sityodtong has stated that he wants to open an Evolve MMA camp in every major Asian city.[7]
Evolve Fight Team
Several prominent fighters coach, train and/or represent the Evolve Fight Team in major organisations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE Championship.[8]
- Former ONE athlete Eddie Ng
- ONE Bantamweight World Champion Fabrício Andrade
- Former UFC Flyweight World Champion and current ONE Flyweight World Champion Demetrious Johnson[9][10]
- Former UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael Dos Anjos[11][12][13]
- Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki[14][15]
- Former ONE Women's Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee
- ONE Women's Strawweight World Champion Xiong Jing Nan[16]
- Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao (Inactive, but the name of his former gym still there)
- Former ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion Roger Gracie
- ONE Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion Christian Lee
- Former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Hiroki Akimoto
- Marcus Almeida[17]
- ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci[18]
- ONE Women's Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly
- Garry Tonon[19]
- Sage Northcutt
- Panpayak Jitmuangnon
- Rodlek P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym
- Ritu Phogat[20]
See also
References
- ^ "Founder's Message - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
- ^ "The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in Singapore". Yahoo Sports Singapore. 12 Oct 2016.
- ^ hermes (2016-01-23). "MMA: Helping hand for epic fight". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
- ^ "About Us - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
- ^ "News & Events Archives - Evolve Daily". Evolve Daily.
- ^ "About Us - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
- ^ Tommy Messano (30 November 2015). "Rawesome Fight Coverage and MMA News - MiddleEasy.com". My Blog.
- ^ "Evolve MMA: the rapidly expanding Singaporean powerhouse". Asian MMA. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Lozada, Volt (2018-11-15). "Evolve MMA adds two martial arts superstars to its roster". The New Paper. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Reid, Tony (2020-04-17). "Demetrious Johnson Talks Training at Evolve MMA in Quick Q&A". MyMMANews. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ "Back to basics for dos Anjos as he gears up for UFC return". AsiaOne. 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ "Singapore to feel like home for Dos Anjos | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Goyder, James (2016-05-19). "Dos Anjos Gifts UFC Belt To Chatri Sityodtong". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Imperial, Ben. ""Great training, thank you" - 'Buchecha' shouts out Shinya Aoki for recent work at Evolve MMA". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Mullen, Mark (2016-11-06). "Off The Mat With A BJJ Black Belt: Shinya Aoki". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Imperial, Ben. ""Two champs training together" - Fans marvel at Xiong Jing Nan and Valentina Shevchenko training together at Evolve MMA". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Lukman, Josa (2022-06-01). "ONE 158: Marcus "Buchecha" ready to make highly anticipated return". Asia News Network. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Caulfield, Kevin (2022-04-25). "Mikey Musumeci Moves To Singapore - Joins Team At Sityodtong's EVOLVE MMA". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ Imperial, Ben. ""Getting that work in at Evolve MMA" - Garry Tonon is locked in for ONE 157 fight week". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ "Ritu Phogat's wrestling lands her two steps away from MMA crown". The Indian Express. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
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