Evolve MMA
 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 in Singapore founded by Chatri Sityodtong in January 2009.[1] The gym includes several former and reigning UFC and ONE Championship champions on its roster, including Demetrious Johnson, Rafael Dos Anjos, Shinya Aoki, Angela Lee and Marcus Almeida.
Overview
[edit]Evolve has participants in Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling and No-Gi Grappling.[2][3] As of 2026, there are five Evolve MMA academies in Singapore: Evolve Far East Square, Evolve KINEX, Evolve Orchard Central, Evolve Clarke Quay and Evolve Star Vista. There is also Evolve University, an online university for martial arts.[4] Evolve MMA is affiliated to Sityodtong Muay Thai.[5]
Evolve fight team
[edit]Several fighters coach, train and/or represent the Evolve Fight Team in organisations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE Championship.[6]
- Former ONE athlete Eddie Ng
- ONE Bantamweight World Champion Fabrício Andrade
- Former UFC Flyweight World Champion and former ONE Flyweight World Champion Demetrious Johnson[7][8]
- Former UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael Dos Anjos[9][10][11]
- Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki[12][13]
- Former ONE Women's Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee
- ONE Women's Strawweight World Champion Xiong Jing Nan[14]
- Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao
- 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[15]
- Former ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci[16]
- Former ONE Women's Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly
- Garry Tonon[17]
- Sage Northcutt
- Panpayak Jitmuangnon
- Rodlek P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym
- Ritu Phogat[18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Founder's Message - Evolve MMA". Evolve MMA Singapore - Asia's #1 Mixed Martial Arts Gym.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.