The Importance of the IMMAF World Championships: Why Every Amateur Mixed Martial Artist Should Represent Their Country Here at GBTT, we believe that any opportunity to represent your country, even in MMA is an experience few get to experience. We have had several of our athletes test their metal on the worlds stage and  we are also fortunate and proud to have Lisa Zimmo,  the first ever IMMAF female senior world champion calling our gym her home! We were beyond proud to host the current England MMA squad recently as they lay preparations for the 2024 IMMAF World Championships which i ..read more

GBTT Athlete Lisa Zimmo (1-0-0) Shines in Pro Debut GBTT athlete Lisa Zimmo (1-0-0) made an impressive pro debut in July, securing a third-round TKO victory over Rewan Yasser (1-2-0) at UAE Warriors 52. Zimmo’s relentless “Hellbow” flurry marked the 31-year-old Palestinian fighter as a rising star in MMA. This hard-fought win gave her the perfect start to a career that promises to go only one way….UP!       The victory was more than just a win; it was a powerful statement. Zimmo finished the fight in brutal fashion, something she had been training for and visualizing throughout ..read more

It’s safe to say this is something every Sci fi / Star Wars fan dreams of doing.  Learning how to weald one of the most powerful and iconic weapons in the Galaxy… thankfully this one is not too far, far away! 7 Forms Saber Academy have started sessions here at GBTT every Saturday starting from the 21st of September. This past weekend we hosted a free taster session that was filled with eager life forms of all ages, who were taught the basics of defending and attacking an oncoming foe while having fun and making lots of noise using custom built lightsabers from Padawan Outpost. Sponsor of ..read more

GBTT athlete Connor Patterson will be making his pro debut this Friday for Cage Warriors Unplugged in Manchester.   The Paradox is matched against Jan Mašek (1-0-0) Who has won all of his MMA boughts via decision or submission. Patterson has been patiently waiting for the call up after making the decision to turn pro earlier this year. Connor was 9-1 in his amateur career which ranked him as the number 1 lightweight in the country and number 10 in Europe.  With his only defeat coming in last years IMMAF World Championships in a decision loss against Keith Keogh. Patterson has been tr ..read more

Isnt the summer fun? 6 whole weeks finding stuff to do to keep your teenagers happy and content. WELL FEAR NOT!!! GBTT is offering ALL teenagers (13 to 19 years old) can have full access to the gym and its classes for just £20 a week, or if you want to enjoy access for the whole summer break (22nd of July until the 1st of September) its just £100!       For the younger teens, it means access to up to 7 classes a week, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Striking and Judo. All watched over by our expert kids coaches. For the older, we have full access to all of our classes including ..read more

In the electrifying world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), where strength, skill, and strategy collide, there’s a rising star who’s not only making waves in the octagon but also breaking down barriers beyond it. Meet Nathaniel “The Prospect” Wood, a UFC fighter whose journey is not just about conquering opponents but also about overcoming personal challenges, including his battle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety.     Nathaniel sat down with Sky sports to talk about how his diagnosis has affected him personally and how he uses aspects of OCD to his advantage in and ou ..read more

GBTT athlete Claire Lopez (8-5-0) is kicking off 2024 back in Japan as she takes on Saori Oshima (12-4-0) for Rizin Landmark 8 at the Saga Arena on February 24th.     Claire has earned her right to call herself one of the best atom weights in the world. After running into problems finding a match up with Combate Global, a cross roads of what was next for the 35 year old French national. But Lopez never gave up hope and when Rizin offered her a match up against Rena Kubota, one of Japans biggest MMA superstars, her patience and resilience paid off with a hard earned victory.   &n ..read more

This weekend saw GBTT open its 2024 account with 2 athletes stepping into the fenced colosseum on different sides of the world, both coming away with well earned victories!   Tayo “XL” Odunjo (6-3) took a trip over to Slovakia to headline Fabriq MMA 4 against Marek Bartl (11-13) along with coaches Ashleigh Grimshaw and Danielsam.     Tayo put on a complete mixed martial arts display with excellent grappling and crisp striking which earned Odunjo unanimous decision and adding momentum to his win against Selim Topuz at Oktagon 46 back in September. All we know is the future and 2 ..read more

Spend just five minutes with MMA’s rising star Shanelle, and you’ll recognize her exceptional talent. 2023 has been a pivotal year for her, marking her transition to a professional fighter with an impressive 3-0 record. Her victories span renowned promotions like Hexagone, FCC, and PFL, showcasing her versatile fighting prowess. Shanelle isn’t just an MMA fighter; she’s a complete martial artist. Besides her MMA achievements, she demonstrated her grappling skills with an Omoplata/wrist lock at Polaris. Her candid conversations about overcoming personal loss and her confidence in her abilities ..read more

Kate Bacik (3-1) is one of the most game fighters at GBTT. She has been in fight camp, essentially for 12 months straight, constantly training, never missing a session and always willing to go one more round.   Having no fight announced when signing with Invicta and having a fight over on Combate Global fall through, Kate decided to put her name out there when Cage Warriors announced that the debut of Sinéadh Ní Nualláin against Awe Sow was off due to Sow falling ill.   After a behind the scenes scramble and a social media call out…Cage Warriors on 2 days notice made the announcement ..read more