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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (September 7, 2018) – Terwijl de inaugurele vechtnacht nadert voor de nieuwste entiteit in MMA, MMA Pro League, get to know the fighters for head coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania before they battle Team New Jersey Saturday, September 15 van het Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City en live streaming op FloCombat.com.
Kaartjes voor de inaugurele aflevering van “MMA Pro League bij The Hard Rock” op zaterdag, September 15, met Team New Jersey vs. Team Pennsylvania, zijn verkrijgbaar op Ticketmaster.com.
Here is what Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania fighters had to say as they prepare to take on head coach Dan Miller’s Team New Jersey:
ZEDEKIAH MONTANEZ
Gewichtsklasse: Vedergewicht
Hometown: Noord-Philadelphia, PA
Waarom vecht je??
“I fight because it is what I love. There’s no better feeling than the rush of overcoming the uncertainty in a cage or ring with complete faith and belief in your ability.”
Heb je een favoriete vechter of iemand die je probeert na te bootsen?
“I always pay my homage to the fighters that led me towards this path. Boxers like Fernando Vargas and Floyd Mayweather. Meer, MMA champions like Connor McGregor, Michael Chandler and more. But I am my own self. I do take a bit of every fighter, shake it up and come out with whatever I’ve been working on.”
Wat is je vechtachtergrond en -stijl?
“I don’t try to focus on one solid background. I am a mixed martial artist now. I always keep an open mind, and try to dig into all aspects of the game.”
Waarom is MMA Pro League de juiste keuze voor jou??
“I’m excited to be working with MMA Pro League, and by the looks of it, everything is great! They’re a good up-and-coming, humble and respectable organization that’s trying to bring change to the game, and together the sky is the limit for all of us.”
What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?
“The whole experience of being from here. It’s where I was raised. My family and all of my ups and downs happen here.”
CODY HIER
Gewichtsklasse: Bantamgewicht
Hometown: Davison, MIJN
Waarom vecht je??
“I fight to give my family the things I never had.”
Heb je een favoriete vechter of iemand die je probeert na te bootsen?
“I’m a fan of lots of fighters, but my style is all my own.”
Wat is je vechtachtergrond en -stijl?
“I have a strong wrestling background that has led to my MMA career.”
Waarom is MMA Pro League de juiste keuze voor jou??
“MMA Pro League is the next big thing and I’m glad to be a part of the ground floor. It’s going to be a great ride.”
What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?
“The sports fans! There’s really nothing like them.”
JOE PENAFIEL
Gewichtsklasse: 130 lb catchweight
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Waarom vecht je??
“I fight for pride, family and money.”
Heb je een favoriete vechter of iemand die je probeert na te bootsen?
“Bruce Lee, but I steal from everyone.”
Wat is je vechtachtergrond en -stijl?
“I practice jeet kune do and have experience wrestling.”
Waarom is MMA Pro League de juiste keuze voor jou??
“Because they’re going to put together challenging fights and they have top-class treatment of their fighters.”
What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?
“I like the ladies and the Philly cheesesteaks.”
ANDY JIMENEZ
Gewichtsklasse: Lichtgewicht
Hometown: Queens, NY
Waarom vecht je??
“I fight because I have a passion for mixed martial arts and I’m a badass.”
Heb je een favoriete vechter of iemand die je probeert na te bootsen?
“My favorite MMA fighter is Georges St-Pierre.”
Wat is je vechtachtergrond en -stijl?
“My fighting background is jiu jitsu under Renzo Gracie.”
Waarom is MMA Pro League de juiste keuze voor jou??
“MMA Pro League is the right fit for me because I have a versatile background and I would like to portray this within the team structure.”
What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?
“My favorite thing about Pennsylvania is Renzo Gracie PA.”
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