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Evolve MMA
Shinya Aoki at Evolve MMA, 2011
Est.2009; 15 years ago (2009)
Founded byChatri Sityodtong
Training facilitiesSingapore
WebsiteEvolve-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.

Overview

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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

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Founder's Message - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
  2. ^ "The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in Singapore". Yahoo Sports Singapore. 12 Oct 2016.
  3. ^ hermes (2016-01-23). "MMA: Helping hand for epic fight". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  4. ^ "About Us - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
  5. ^ "News & Events Archives - Evolve Daily". Evolve Daily.
  6. ^ "About Us - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
  7. ^ Tommy Messano (30 November 2015). "Rawesome Fight Coverage and MMA News - MiddleEasy.com". My Blog.
  8. ^ "Evolve MMA: the rapidly expanding Singaporean powerhouse". Asian MMA. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  9. ^ Lozada, Volt (2018-11-15). "Evolve MMA adds two martial arts superstars to its roster". The New Paper. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  10. ^ Reid, Tony (2020-04-17). "Demetrious Johnson Talks Training at Evolve MMA in Quick Q&A". MyMMANews. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  11. ^ "Back to basics for dos Anjos as he gears up for UFC return". AsiaOne. 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  12. ^ "Singapore to feel like home for Dos Anjos | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  13. ^ Goyder, James (2016-05-19). "Dos Anjos Gifts UFC Belt To Chatri Sityodtong". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  14. ^ Imperial, Ben. ""Great training, thank you" - 'Buchecha' shouts out Shinya Aoki for recent work at Evolve MMA". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  15. ^ Mullen, Mark (2016-11-06). "Off The Mat With A BJJ Black Belt: Shinya Aoki". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Lukman, Josa (2022-06-01). "ONE 158: Marcus "Buchecha" ready to make highly anticipated return". Asia News Network. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  18. ^ Caulfield, Kevin (2022-04-25). "Mikey Musumeci Moves To Singapore - Joins Team At Sityodtong's EVOLVE MMA". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "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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