Coach Davis
Coach Davis is a professional MMA fighter with 14 years of martial arts experience. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in Muay Thai. His martial arts journey began as a high school wrestler, and he has been training and fighting out of Evolução Thai since the age of 19.
Davis has worked with students of all ages and skill levels—both adults and kids—helping them build strong foundations and grow with confidence. With a well-rounded background in both striking and grappling, he brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to every session. He’s known for adapting techniques to different learning styles and for being an encouraging coach who hypes students up and motivates everyone to improve.
Fun Fact: His favourite submission is the Darce choke.
Coach Sosa
Coach Sosa is a professional MMA fighter with a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in Muay Thai. He had his first amateur fight at 18, competing on native reserves across Ontario. Meeting coach Mauricio was a turning point – he found his home at Evolução Thai, where he has been training and coaching for over 11 years.
As a coach, Sosa is firm, demanding, and deeply invested in his students’ growth. He expects effort and focus—and gives the same in return. Known for his “no excuses” mindset, he’ll push you past your comfort zone, hold you accountable, and make sure you walk off the mats better than you came.
Fun Fact: His favourite fighter is Anderson Silva.
Coach Avi
Coach Avi is a professional MMA fighter with a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a black belt in Muay Thai. Before joining Evolução, Avi made it as a fighter on his own, but through Coach Mauricio’s guidance and finding his home at Evolução Thai, Avi has transformed not only himself as a fighter but also those around him.
As a coach, Avi provides his students with a no-nonsense style that is grounded in the fundamentals. His keen eye for detail allows him to tailor his approach to the strengths of each of his students. As an active competitor in MMA and BJJ, Avi puts into practice everything he teaches. He puts his all into everything he does and ensures that if his students do the same then they will leave the mats closer to being the best version of themselves.
Fun Fact: His favourite takedown is the one that takes them down.
