Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirco Cro Cop 2 | Long Island MMA

Set to take place on UFC Fight Night this Saturday, Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirco Cro Cop is quite interesting. For Gonzaga this fight will be an affirmation of his dominant victory in their first meeting. For Cro Cop this fight is all about redemption! When these two heavyweights last met their bout ended suddenly and with the utmost surprise. Gabriel Gonzaga was able to finish Mirco Cro Cop with his own signature technique, that which had defined his MMA career particularly during his time fighting for Pride Fighting Championships; after being dominated on the ground for the entirety of the first round he was knocked out with a devastating right head kick just shy of the bell.

     For Mirco Cro Cop there are a couple of key factors that should certainly be taken into account in this rematch. The first one would be for Mirco to open up with his striking. In their first bout Cro Cop only threw one straight right and one round kick the entire fight. Being that his base and strength is his striking it would make sense that he should use it to take control of the fight the second time around. The second factor is in regards to his movement and footwork. Mirco is a southpaw and Gonzaga is an orthodox fighter; for the duration of the first round each time Gonzaga would engage him Cro Cop would consistently circle to his left. This undoubtedly is the reason that Gonzaga was able to set up the round kick that ended the fight. The second time around Cro Cop should certainly consider mixing up his movement patterns and if possible avoid circling towards the power side of Gonzaga. 
     Lastly, it is extremely likely that Cro Cop will once again be on the receiving end of a takedown from Gonzaga and for their rematch working takedown defense and maintaining an active guard should he be taken down are of the utmost importance. Cro Cop was cut by one of Gonzaga’s elbow strikes from the guard. Gonzaga’s ability to consistently strike Cro Cop could be attributed to his lack of movement on the bottom. Come UFC Fight Night on 4/11/15 we will see if Mirco Cro Cop has made the necessary adjustments to achieve redemption against Gabriel Gonzaga!

Marcos "Loro" Galvao Vs. Joe Warren | Long Island MMA

     This Friday March 27^th at Bellator 135 a man will receive a second chance; something that doesn’t come easily or often. That man is Long Island MMA fighter Marcos “Loro” Galvao. Having been robbed of the bantamweight title back in 2011 after an extremely controversial decision loss to the current champion Joe Warren, he is back and he is prepared to capture that which is rightfully his. Their first meeting consisted of an extremely entertaining combination of crowd pleasing exchanges as well as aggressive grappling and clinch work. Surely to the surprise of the current champion and his following, Loro was able to best the man at his own game taking Warren down from within the clinch.

     Having taken Warren down Loro was able to apply his greatest strength, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He was able to take the back of Warren and land several devastating strikes. The striking game was not much better for him. Joe Warren used consistent forward pressure and aggressive striking however, he was walking right into the skilled counter striking of Loro, counter-striking that was both effective and creative; as in several flying knees! The fact that the judges gave the decision to Joe Warren was a travesty. Now it is 2015, four years later. Four years of hard training to destroy the man that has been wearing the belt stolen from him. Marcos Galvao is on the war path and Joe Warren had better hope that he has improved significantly since their first meeting or we can all expect to see Marcos “Loro” Galvao  reign victorious AGAIN.

   

Al "M0ther#ucker" Jones' Next Fight | Long Island Mixed Martial Arts

     Long Island Mixed Martial Arts has been putting out very impressive talent since their arrival on the MMA scene. One of the newest fighters out of Long Island’s premier MMA facility to make his professional debut was none other than Alfred Jones. Alfred had carried an undefeated amateur record of 7-0 before his move to the professional stage. Each of these bouts labeled him as someone to be feared. Each fight was a showcase of his vicious striking ability and all ended via KO or TKO. Alfred Jones made the decision to turn pro and compete for the CFFC (Cage Fury Fighting Championships) at their 41^st event. Alfred shocked the fans by not only showcasing his enhanced wrestling abilities, but his superior grappling! He won his professional debut against Noel Arcibal via Brabo Choke in the third round of the bout.

     Alfred Jones next fight for the CFFC will be taking place at CFFC 44 This will be Al's second Professional Fight with this organization. This opponent undoubtedly has their hands full with a fighter as well rounded as Jones. Alfred trains with  world class coach Gregg DePasquale whom also trains the likes of Chris Wade and Dennis Bermudez,  who are both UFC fighters. He is surrounded by a tough team and having proven in his debut that he is not only a striker one can imagine the statement that sent to the division. Whereas some might have once said “Al Jones is a dangerous striker” they now say “Al Jones is dangerous” and he will continue to prove he is a dominant force in the division come CFFC 44.

Defending The Under-Hook | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tip

Long Island MMA’s Head coach Gregg DePasquale is well known for being strict when it comes to promotions. So the fact that Billy is Gregg’s first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt says a lot about him. Billy began training at Long Island MMA and immediately started helping out all of our MMA fighters with their Jiu Jitsu. 

When I began training with Billy I noticed some of my usual Jiu Jitsu tricks didn’t work on him. That was because Billy uses tips and tricks similar to the one he shares with us in this video.

Billy also runs an informative website called Training for MMA fitness. For more quick tips and tricks from Billy check out http://trainingformmafitness.com/

If any of you have any questions at all please feel free to leave us a comment or contact us and I will have Billy answer and questions you have asked!

The Best MMA Gym On Long Island | Long Island MMA | Long Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

                Long Island MMA is growing more elite by the day. We have many professional fighters under one roof, and many amateurs that are on the rise towards there professional goals. Some of our elite athletes include UFC fighters Ryan LaFlare, Dennis ‘The menace’ Bermudez, and Chris Wade.

              


             Ryan Laflare competes in the UFC’s Welterweight division and is currently on a 3 fight winning streak (11-0 total). Ryan was the Ring of Combat welterweight champion, a huge promotion here on the east coast, before getting called to the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Ryan is one of the main coaches here at Long Island Mixed Martial Arts, always offering his superior knowledge and years of experience in each class he teaches. LaFlare Co-owns the gym alongside Greg Depasquale who is also a main instructor here at our state of the art facility.

                 
               Greg (also known as coach Depo) is a high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and one of the best overall mixed martial arts coach’s around. Long island MMA is widely known for constantly winning at many local and east coast competitions , a high percentage of that is due to coach Depo’s dedication to the gym and hands on training during his classes.

              
                Chris Wade who recently had his UFC debut last month, and finished his opponent in quick and devastating fashion, also is a wrestling and MMA coach here at the Farmingdale facility. Wade has been wrestling all his life and was an All-American. Wade is currently a 8-1 overall mixed martial artist with a bright future. Chris always dispenses his knowledge, showing great techniques in each class taught to his students. Anyone that takes Chris’s classes can tell the love and passion he has for competition and for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

        
               Also we have one of our undefeated amateurs and striking stand out Al Jones making his professional debut Oct 11^th in the CFFC promotion located in Pennsylvania. Al is known for his impressive finishes and entertaining fights. Come show your support by buying tickets or staying updated on LiMixedMartialArts.com

                Anyone looking to get into fighting , get in shape, or just want to learn self defense is more than welcome to come down to 590 smith street for a tour of our facility and to have a chance to meet some of our professional athletes. Get a good workout, good sweat, and walk around with confidence! Schedule a FREE introductory lesson today and take the first step to change your life. Call 631-592-8339

Long Island MMA's Chris Wade gets the call from the UFC!

            

   Its official Long Island mma’s long time lightweight prospect Chris Wade will be making his UFC debut on August 30^th on the undercard of Dillashaw vs barao 2. He will be the first fight to kick off the event in Sacramento, California. This will be Chris’s first fight on the UFC stage and he will be taking on fellow newcomer Cain Carrizosa (6-0) who is also making his debut on the big stage.

                Anyone who knows Chris Wade knows how much heart and work ethic he has and that this was a long time coming for the long islander. Chris started as a well credential wrestler but has made the full transition into a talented young MMA fighter , picking up skills in Jiu-jitsu  and striking. Chris has finished multiple fights by submission that was started by his advanced wrestling and striking techniques.

                Chris’s opponent Cain Carrizosa is a undefeated prospect also looking to make a leap into the big show on the UFC stage. Cain, with two ko’s, two submissions, and two decisions so far in his professional career proves that he is a well rounded fighter and can possibly get it done anywhere. The lightweight prospect will have the advantage of fighting in his home state of California but surely we all know Wade is mentally tough and this should have very little effect on Chris.

                This might be Chris’s debut on the big stage but this is not Chris’s first time training for a big fight. Chris held the lightweight title and has successfully defended his title in the Ring of Combat promotion in Atlantic City. Ring of Combat is a major talent pool for fighters on the east coast and has catapulted many fighters and big names into the UFC such as guys like Chris Weidman,  Matt Serra, Franky Edgar, fellow teammate and Long Island mixed martial arts co-owner Ryan LaFlare, and many others. This will play into Chris Wade’s favor as he not a stranger to being in the spotlight or competing under pressure.

                Chris has been working for this opportunity for a very long time and is training very hard to make his dreams a reality. With the help of an elite team here and the Long Island Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Center and Wade’s determination, it would be nearly impossible for Chris to not walk away with his first win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and get the recognition he deserves. Chris trains with elite level guys such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt  and head instructor here at LIMMA Greg Depasquale, featherweight rising talent Dennis ‘the Menace’ Bermudez , UFC welterweight Ryan LaFlare, and many other talents here at the gym in Farmingdale, New York.

Long Island MMA Best MMA gym on Long Island Ny

Long Island MMA Training Center is quickly becoming the premier mma gym on Long Island to train all aspects of mixed martial arts. With its state of the art facility and top notch coaching it would be difficult for members to not improve as a martial artist, become better athletes, get in top shape, all while having fun in the process. With notable MMA fighters such as the UFC's Ryan LaFlare and Dennis "The Menace" Bermudez, professional fighters like Chris Wade and Marcos "Loro" Galvao, Long Island MMA creates an environment suitable for all your training needs. The gym offers the best MMA classes on Long Island virtually all day long.  These martial arts classes include all aspects of striking (Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing) to the grappling game (Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu).

                  

What sets this gym apart from other gyms is the hands on training you receive, the humbling lessons you walk out of the gym with, and the relationships you develop with your teammates and coaches.  Whether you are aspiring to be a fighter, looking to learn self defense, lose weight, or just looking for a great environment to train at, you need to check out the best MMA gym on Long Island, Long Island MMA Training Center in Farmingdale NY. Schedule your FREE private 1 on 1 lesson today and become a member of our team here at LIMMA!  All are welcome!

The Best MMA Gym On Long Island

Mixed martial arts is probably one of the most popular sports these days.  It has been around for quite a long time, and is a mix of martial arts, boxing, and even wrestling all rolled into one.  There are more and more MMA events happening around the country at any one time than many other physical contact sports.  Some of the martial arts that are involved with MMA are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Taekwondo, and Judo.  If you want to get into this sport, whether you are a beginner who is interested in starting from scratch, or more knowledgeable and want to hone your skills, finding the right gym is important.

If you live in the Long Island, New York area, the Long Island MMA gym is the first place you should go.  There are a number of different reasons that this is the best MMA gym in the area, and there are plenty of advantages to using their facilities.  These could take up much more space than we have here, but let’s look at some of the major reasons to use this gym.  Let’s start with the types of MMA techniques and training they provide.  One of these is Long Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

BJJ is the art of the ground fight, taken from the basics of Judo.  Basically, this fighting technique allows a smaller person to be able to take down and subdue someone much bigger and heavier.  You are first taught techniques that use leverage to knock your opponent to the ground.  You have a number of different ways to do this. Leg sweeps are a good start, but anything that puts them in an awkward position can get them down.  The next step is using submission joint locks and chokeholds to get them to submit.  The difference between regular Jiu Jitsu and Long Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that there is a lot of experimentation with new and different takedowns, joint locks and holds that are unconventional, keeping your opponents on their toes.  In addition to learning these methods, you are also taught techniques to get you out of many conventional moves to keep yourself on top of the situation.

Another reason to join this gym is the trainers.  If you want to be the best, you have to be trained by the best, right?  The Long Island MMA gym features some of the country’s best fighters who have come here to share their knowledge and experience with other people who want to learn to fight MMA.  One of these trainers is Gregg DePasquale.  While he specializes in BJJ and submission grappling, he really is a jack of all trades, having been trained in mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and wrestling.

If you want to learn nothing but mixed martial arts, Ryan LaFlare is your man.  He is an undefeated MMA fighter, is the currently under contract with the UFC.  He has more than twenty years of experience in wrestling, and has great submission and strike skills.  These are just a few of the qualifications that make him a great person to train with.

Who hasn’t heard of Herman Williams?  Coach Herman Williams is a world class boxing instructor who originally started his training in Martial Arts, and ultimately a Martial Arts competitor. In 1984 coach Herman turned his attention to boxing, and has been heavily involved in the sport ever since.  Coach Herman's deep understanding of both Boxing and Martial Arts make him a great striking coach for anyone interested in MMA.

The Long Island MMA gym is also home to many MMA fighters.  In addition to fighter/trainers Ryan LaFlare and “The Menace” Dennis Bermudez, top ranking fighters like Chris Wade, and even top ranking female fighter from Smithtown, Chrissy Yandolli, fight and train here.

So as you can see, these are just some of the reasons the Long Island MMA gym is the best gym on Long Island.  This facility is one of the largest in the country and has a number of scheduled events running all the time, so you can visit and see what’s going on before you decide.  This facility is not only the fastest growing and most popular gym in New York but also for most of the East Coast. 

Long Island MMA is Located 590 smiths st, Farmingdale NY 11735

www.limixedmartialarts.com

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Still Winning After All These Years

After Saturday nights Strikeforce event in San Jose California there is little room for any question of whether Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is still relevant in Mixed Martial Arts.  Three of the four televised fights of night ended in submission. 

·         Nick Diaz defeats Evangelista Santos via submission (arm bar) - Round 2, 4:50

·         Jacare Souza defeats Robbie Lawler via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 3, 2:00

·         Roger Gracie def. Trevor Prangley via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 4:19

All three of the above MMA fighters are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelts.  If you are interested in learning Mixed Martial Arts it is crucial to learn the submission game.  At Long Island MMA and Fitness Center we cover ALL aspects of the MMA game, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Long Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and No Gi Jiu Jitsu. 

Also, stay tuned for Gian Villante fighting at Strikeforce’s next event Strikeforce and M-1 Global Present Fedor vs Silva Saturday February 12^th, 2011 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ.

Untelevised Prelim Bouts Results
Armin Safiari def. Sam Bracamonte via unanimous decision
Ricky Jackson def. Niko Jackson via unanimous decision
Jenna Castillo def. Charlene Gellner via TKO (strikes) - Round 2, 3:57
James Terry def. Lucas Gamaza via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 3:26
Germaine de Randamie def. Stephanie Webber via KO (knee) - Round 1, 4:25
Ron Keslar def. Eric Lawson via submission (armbar) - Round 1, 1:57
Isaiah Hill def. Bobby Stack via submission (triangle choke) - Round 1, 1:02
Nate Moore def. Nathan Coy via KO (punches) - Round 2, 0:25

For the best MMA and BJJ training on Long Island contact www.limixedmartialarts.com