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Red Cross will be coming to MMA Institute on July 19th from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Although it is a little ways off, pledge now to ensure you get the most convenient time slot of your choice. Make your pledge and choose your time slot at the front desk. Call (804) 330-3424 to save your spot and save a life!
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We're headed to the Flying Squirrels game Monday, April 30th! - Students get one complimentary ticket (sign up at front desk)
- Discounted tickets available for friends and family
- MMA Institute student from kids program is throwing the opening pitch
- Special Guest: Jimmy Superfly Snuka
No regular classes this day only
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San-Do came to Virginia Tech on Saturday, April 28th and featured some of MMA Institute's professional fighters.
What is San-Do?
Three fighters enter the ring in triple warrior combat. All fighters compete as individuals, and the last man standing is the winner. If there is more than one fighter at the end of the third round, the winner is decided by the judges. While there are three fighters in the ring, rules require the fight to stay standing. Once there are two fighters left, ground combat and full MMA rules are legal.
Kyle Baker was the first of the MMA Institute fighters to enter the San-Do arena and certainly set the stage for an exciting night. While engaged in a stand up battle with one of the opponents, Kyle turned around with a head kick to the second opponent, knocking him out cold. After eliminating one, it took little time before Kyle was able to finish the final opponent with a TKO.
Terrell Hobbs dominated with strikes to win by decision.
Mike Wade's powerful wrestling slams gave him the win by decision.
Donny Ooton had the toughest opponents on the card. He was matched up against Bellator champions with a combined record of over 34 professional MMA fights compared to his 1-0 professional MMA record. Despite their experience, neither opponent could gain dominance over Donny, and he was awarded the win by decision.
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Congratulations to our students who competed in the VA Open Grappling Tournament on April 28th, in Virginia Beach.
- Zachary Newton placed 1st in his division as well as 1st in the Open division for No-Gi; and 2nd for Gi White Belt, and 2nd for Gi Open Class
- Alvin Johnson placed 4th Gi White Belt
- Tommy Yun placed 1st No-Gi Purple/Brown Belt
- Robson Glasscock placed 2nd Beginner No-Gi
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MMA Institute had three new fighters make their debut and two fighters make their return to the cage at Elite Fighting Challenge on Friday, April 27th. Taron Jones started everything with a bang, running through his opponent to win by TKO in under 30 seconds. Shaun Spath used his wrestling background to dominate with repeated take downs. In the second round, Shaun transitioned from the take-down to getting back mount, to flattening out his opponent and finishing with a TKO stoppage. Ernest Tucker also used his wrestling background, but more so in defending take down attempts. He won all three rounds from all three judges.
Dashawn Boatwright caught his first win by submission capitalizing on his opponent's hurried attempt to rush him on the ground. Dashawn was able to dominate the scramble, secure back mount, and sink in a rear-naked choke.
Donelei Benedetto likewise had a surprising finish. Donelei successfully defended one take down attempt; and although eventually taken down, he countered it by slapping on a triangle choke, forcing his opponent to submit.
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