Bellator 85 is scheduled for Orange County, California. The Bren Center event center in Irvine will host several seasoned MMA fighters from the Bellator roster including several popular hometown fighters Mike Guymon of Lake Forest and Babalu Sobral of Costa Mesa.

TELEVISED FIGHTS
Lightweight World Championship
Rick Hawn vs Michael Chandler

Featherweight World Championship
Patricio Pitbull vs Pat Curran

Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Mikhail Zayats VS Babalu Sobral

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Marcelo Mafra King of the Cage MMA fight

CheckMat BJJ World Champion Marcelo Mafra puts the finishing touches on his game at Orange County Jiu-Jitsu & MMA with head BJJ instructor Marcel Louzado during the last week of training camp in preparation for his August 2012 King of the Cage fight.

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UFC 151 will go down as the first event under a Zuffa-owned UFC to be cancelled. President Dana White stated it was one of his lowest points during his current tenure as UFC president. UFC 152 will effectively be renamed UFC 151 and Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will defend his title against The explosive Vitor Belfort.

There are several places in Orange County to watch UFC events. Players Sports Grill in Lake Forest shows fights with no cover charge. Buffalo Wild Wings locations across OC regularly show UFC events.

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UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz and Mike Easton MMA sparring again the cage

Knowing the proper way to train mixed martial arts (MMA) includes understanding there are several different ways fighters and practitioners spar during MMA training sessions. The reason for this is so  fighters can focus on different components of their overall mixed martial arts game and spar at varying intensities to ensure safety during their fights camp and longevity of their career.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF MMA SPARRING:

• Strictly striking (“stand-up”)
• Striking + takedowns (16oz boxing gloves
• Ground & Pound (16oz boxing gloves)
• Full MMA sparring (MMA training gloves)
• Grappling (4oz MMA fight gloves)

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BUAKAW’S RECENT RELOCATION TO HONG KONG AT EPIC MMA IS SPARKING MORE RUMORS THAT HE MAY SOON FIGHT MMA.

On a daily basis, Buakaw Banchamek has been training boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu. Several months ago the first rumors of the martial arts super start possibly fighting MMA came about after pics of him surfaced on the internet in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi.

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INTERESTED IN MMA TRAINING, BUT NOT EXACTLY SURE HOW TO GET STARTED?

Read every word below to learn to the proper approach to getting started in MMA (mixed martial arts) training and how Orange County Jiu-Jitsu & MMA will give you a FREE 30 Day Trial to get started the proper way.

First off, MMA is not a martial arts style, it is a sport like football, soccer, or baseball. The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the premier mixed martial arts organization, like the NFL, NBA, and NHL are to their respective sports. MMA is comprised of several different martial arts style such as Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What are the best styles for MMA?

Well, the best styles for MMA are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In the early days of the UFC, backs in the 1990′s other styles such as karate and Taekwondo were represented in the UFC, but along with other styles were quickly “weeded out” in this realistic-based setting and only the practical styles mentioned above remained. Overall, styles such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling have surged in popularity because their practicality was not debated, but proven through open challenges such as the UFC and Gracie Challenge.

Overview of the best martial arts styles to mix for MMA:

Striking: Muay Thai and boxing
Takedowns: Wrestling and Judo
Ground: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The best MMA Training for beginners in Orange County, CA

There are a few things for beginners to keep in mind when looking for a good MMA gym in Orange County, California for them to start their initial training.

1. Do they have beginners classes for each style which give you a fundamental base in each focus- striking, takedowns, and the ground game.
2. Warning: Do they teach you to mix striking, takedowns, and the ground game together in the initial stages of your training. If so they are essentially teaching you to mix sloppy striking with sloppy takedowns, and sloppy ground game. You will have a base in nothing.

If you are a beginner or have never trained mixed martial arts take the opportunity to learn the right way at a MMA gym in Orange County, California and want a FREE 30 Day Trial call us to get started at 949.951.4796 or follow the steps below.

To get started in MMA the right way:

1. Fill out the form for a FREE 30 Day Trial at the top right side of the website.
2. First, we will set you up with a FREE consultation to discuss your specific goals.
3. Second we will give you a FREE introductory private lesson to learn basic techniques and positions.
4. Lastly we will get you setup with a customized schedule which works for you.

To get started on a 30 Day FREE trial call today us at 949.951.4796 .

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Why Do I Need Wrestling Training For MMA?

Often MMA fighters and fans criticize wrestlers. This trash talk comes from the frustration of seeing wrestlers who “lay and pray” in a fight. Lay and pray is the term for a wrestling-based strategy in a mixed martial arts bout, where the individual continually puts his or her opponent to the canvas for the regulation three to five rounds for an easy and safe decision. The description of this approach illustrates why most are bored with and against using wrestling in a manner where an individual does not work to finish their opponent.

If You Have Better Wrestling Training You Can Dictate Whether a Fight Goes to the Ground or Stays Striking

However, for those who watched Saturday’s Dan Henderson versus Fedor Emelianenko Strikeforce event it was clearly apparent how the superior wrestler can not only impose a clever strategy of wrestling mixed with either submissions from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or striking from Muay Thai and boxing, dictate whether the action goes to the ground or stays on the feet, and wins scrambles to dominate precarious situations.

Superior Wrestling Training Determines Which Fighter Dominates a Scramble

After the jump watch the video recap of Saturday’s Dan Henderson versus Fedor Emelianenko Strikeforce. Can you count how many competitors implemented smart game plans utilizing wrestling, completely negated his or her opponent’s strengths, saved them self from trouble, and won a scramble to ultimately win the entire fight (Dan Henderson)?

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Kids MMA Will Help Your Child Get Better Grades

Becoming a model student in Children’s Mixed Martial Arts equates to much more than being a success in their martial arts school. Mixed Martial Arts leads will help give your child the tools he or she needs to succeed in life by teaching him or her life skills including respect, disciplines, confidence, and self-defense. Better focus and discipline lead to better grades! High self-confidence helps children avoid social distractions in school such as bullying, so they can focus on their education. If you are looking for the top mixed martial arts school near Irvine or Lake Forest to send your child to call OC Jiu-Jitsu at 949.951.4796.

Success in Kids MMA = Success in Life

OC Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts has the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts program for children in south Orange County. All Children Mixed Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught by former U.S. Marines. The children’s curriculum incorporated many active listening drills used by the most famous military boot camp in the world, United States Marine Corps Recruit Training. Our Kids MMA program develops well rounded martial artists by incorporating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.

To Try The Best Kids MMA Program In Lake Forest, CA Call

949.951.4796.

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Try MMA classes in Lake Forest, CA Under a Coach to UFC Fighters

Train directly under head instructor, Marcel Louzado, who has coached multiple UFC fighters including Mark Munoz, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Jake Ellenberger, James Irvin, and Strikeforce fighters Fabricio Werdum and “King Mo” Lawal. When we say you get world class instruction at OC Jiu-Jitsu, it is not our opinion– it is proven! How many schools in Orange County, California can say they have MMA classes taught by a Jiu-Jitsu coach to top UFC fighters, Olympic Gold Medalists, and produced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions? Whether you are looking to get in shape, take classes just for fun, or training for competition, we not only have proven experienced instructors, but make sure you get individualized attention.

MMA Classes = Practical Self-Defense

Along with MMA classes and training taught by a coach to multiple top ranked UFC fighters we also offer custom nutrition coaching by the official diet and nutrition coach to UFC fighters Brian Stann, Kenny Florian, Keith Jardine, Dustin Poirier, and Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.

We don’t water-down MMA Classes! At OC Jiu-Jitsu and MMA you will develop mixed martial arts specific strength and conditioning and also a detailed, technical ground game in our Jiu-Jitsu classes and the blueprint for a complete striking game in our Muay Thai fundamentals classes. You will learn all of the technical details and conditioning to develop serious power and speed. We also offer customized nutrition and weight cut support from the official nutrition coach who oversees the diets and weight cuts for UFC Fighters Jon Jones, Brian Stann, Kenny Florian, and Dustin Poirier.

For 30 Days Of FREE MMA Classes in Lake Forest, California

Call 949.951.4796

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