Paul Rimmer and Ellis Hampson are internationally respected mixed martial arts coaches and co-architects of the elite Next Generation MMA fighting system, based in Liverpool, UK — one of Europe’s most influential MMA academies.
Together they’ve developed training systems that have guided fighters from beginners to world-class competitors, including standout UFC athletes, through a structured, high-percentage approach to modern MMA.
Paul Rimmer is the head coach and founder of Next Generation MMA, known for his deep technical knowledge, years of coaching experience and unwavering commitment to developing fighters long-term.
Rimmer’s journey began when he left his job in Liverpool to train in the United States under renowned trainer Chris Brennan, earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and immersing himself in elite grappling and MMA training environments before returning to the UK to build a world-class gym.
Rimmer is widely credited with nurturing talent across disciplines — from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling to striking and fight IQ — laying the foundations for fighters like Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to excel on the global stage, including in the UFC.
His influence extends beyond technique to building mental resilience and strategic awareness in competitive environments.
Ellis Hampson stands as co-head coach and lead striking specialist at Next Generation MMA. A former professional MMA fighter and BJJ black belt, Hampson brings first-hand competitive experience to the coaching arena and helps shape the striking, takedown, and in-fight tactical development that defines elite MMA preparation.
Alongside Rimmer, he co-designed and implemented the Next Generation MMA Fighting System, a comprehensive blueprint that bridges disciplines and accelerates fighter progression.
Together, Rimmer and Hampson have cultivated an environment that balances individual strengths with a cohesive team ethos, ensuring athletes excel in competition while building confidence, durability and adaptability. Their guidance is central to Next Generation’s reputation as one of the best MMA gyms in Europe, producing fighters across major promotions including UFC, Cage Warriors, Bellator and Oktagon.
Instructional Volume on Warrior Collective
Paul Rimmer and Ellis Hampson bring their elite MMA coaching philosophy to the global martial arts community with their first full-length instructional volume on Warrior Collective — a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of the systems that have propelled their fighters to professional success:
📘 High Percentage MMA — The Next Generation Fighting System
This foundational volume gives you access to the core coaching frameworks used at Next Generation MMA, covering every essential aspect of modern mixed martial arts:
The Fighting Base — building structural strength and balance for all ranges
The Fighting Range & Amber/Danger Zones — effective management of distance and control
Using the Cage Wall & Wall Wrestling 101 — takedowns and defense against the fence
Mastering the Back Take & Ground Control — positional dominance from top and bottom
Controlling the Fight — dictating pace and range throughout every phase
Groundwork in MMA & Working From Bottom — systematic development of grappling offense and defense
Avoiding Bad Positions & MMA vs Jiu Jitsu — transitioning traditional sport grappling into effective MMA strategy
Finishing on the Ground & Fighting to Win — high-level finishing systems tailored for real competition
👉 Buy High Percentage MMA — The Next Generation Fighting System on Warrior Collective to train with the same structured, fight-tested coaching content Rimmer and Hampson use with elite athletes — ideal for fighters and coaches who want measurable improvements and real competitive application.
Why Rimmer & Hampson’s Instructional Is Essential
🔹 Built from decades of elite coaching experience — systems developed at one of Europe’s leading MMA academies.
🔹 Comprehensive coverage across all MMA ranges and phases, from base and range control to cage wrestling and finishing sequences.
🔹 Actionable, drill-based progressions — step-by-step systems designed to improve skill quickly and effectively.
🔹 Designed for fighters, coaches and serious practitioners — suitable for competitive development and coaching curricula.
🔹 Instruction from coaches who have guided UFC athletes and multiple world-stage competitors, blending real-world experience with systematic training.
Whether you’re training for competition, expanding your tactical understanding, or building a coaching toolkit, Paul Rimmer and Ellis Hampson’s High Percentage MMA on Warrior Collective delivers elite-level insight, practical systems and strategic depth you can apply immediately.
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