Archivo de la etiqueta: Joe Penafiel

las artes marciales mixtas, MMA, MMA Pro League

Team Pennsylvania Defeats Team New Jersey in Inaugural MMA Pro League Fight Card at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Deja un comentario
Haga clic en AQUÍ for Photos from Mike Dorsi/MMA Pro League

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Septiembre 16, 2018) – La entidad más nuevo de MMA, MMA Pro League, launched Saturday as equipo Pennsylvania led by head coach Daniel Gracie defeated Equipo de Nueva Jersey led by head coach Dan Miller by a score of 14 – 6 en el Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and on FloCombat.com.

 

 

 

In the opening bout on FloCombat.com, Joseph Penafiel of Team Pennsylvania defeated Turpal Khamzayev of Team New Jersey by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), securing three points for Team Pennsylvania.

 

 

“Getting that first win for my team meant everything,” said Penafiel. “I wanted to set the tone for my team and let everyone know we’re here to bang. I knew (Khamzayev) was tough, but I’m way too much for him. Even when he tried to strike me I was able to stay comfortable. And in the grappling department I don’t think many people can mess with me.”

 

 

 

The second official team bout saw Cody Ayer of Team Pennsylvania secure a TKO victory over Gabriel Ruiz of Team New Jersey 3:43 into round two and earning Team Pennsylvania five more points, expanding their lead 8 – 0.

 

 

 

“I finally feel like I’m hitting my rhythm in the cage,” said Hier. “I did everything that I could to help Team Pennsylvania get the win tonight. I could tell Ruiz was out and he was quitting. When I hit him with that first big ground and pound, I felt how well I tagged him. And then when he tried to go to his side that’s when I really got aggressive and finished him.”

 

 

 

In the third fight, Team New Jersey’s Claudio Ledesma won by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27) encima otra Bernardo of Team Pennsylvania, earning Team New Jersey their first three points and tightening the team contest 8 – 3.

 

 

 

“I was glad to do my part for my team,” said Ledesma. “I’m a little mad that I wasn’t able to stop him, aunque. I hit him with everything but the kitchen sink, but I just couldn’t finish him. After the second round, once I realized that I probably wasn’t going to finish (Bernardo), I knew my main goal was to just secure the win and that’s what I did.”

 

 

 

The fourth official contest of the night featured a unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) victory by Sedequías Montañez of Team Pennsylvania over Mike Pagano of Team New Jersey, capturing three more points for Team Pennsylvania and growing the lead 11 – 3.

 

 

 

“It felt great to get the win. I was just trying to listen to my coach and my teammates,” said Montanez. “I also had my son right there watching me tonight. He helps remind me what I do this for. But tonight, I was happy to get this experience under my belt and get the win for my team.”

 

 

 

In the evening’s fifth bout, Team Pennsylvania’s Rafael Celestino defeated Team New Jersey’s Emmanuel Walo por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). With Celestino’s win, Team Pennsylvania collected three more points, widening the score 14 – 3, and officially securing Team Pennsylvania victory.

 

 

 

“I’m very happy with my win and to be able to help my team earn the victory tonight,” said Celestino. “Walo is a very tough opponent and he came to fight tonight, but I did enough to get the win and am happy with my performance.”

 

 

 

The sixth and final official contest showcased an exhilarating finale as Kevin Sears of Team New Jersey scored a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27) encima Ahmed Samir of Team Pennsylvania, making the final team score 14 – 6 in favor of Team Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

“I went in there and fought for my team, but I was also fighting for my daughter and my family,” said Sears. “I’m doing this to make my daughter’s life better. She helps push me and drives me to fight. Samir had me shook in the first round, and then again in the second, but I just dug deep and did what I needed to get this win.”

 

 

 

“The way we won showed me a lot about my team,” said coach Gracie. “We won decisively and showed the type of performance that I’ve come to expect from my guys.

 

 

 

“MMA needs innovation and something new to excite the fans and help bring the masses to our sport,” added Gracie. “I think MMA Pro League and this team concept is exactly what will help bring that added attention and take this sport to the next level.”

 

 

 

# # #

 

 

 

Para acceder a la cobertura en vivo y bajo demanda de toda acción MMA Pro League, visitar FloCombat.com y convertirse en un suscriptor PRO mensual o anual. De cualquier suscripción desbloquea el acceso a contenidos de calidad en toda la red FloSports. Ver los partidos en todas las pantallas mediante la descarga de la aplicación en iOS FloSports, Año, o Apple TV 4.

 

 

 

 

Para obtener más información, visite www.MMAProLeague.com, seguir la conversación en Twitter @MMAPro_League, @ DanMiller185, @DanielGracie, @ Hani_Darwish1 y @MarkTaffetMedia, en Instagram en Instagram.com/mmaproleague,Instagram.com/DanMiller185, Instagram.com/DanielGracie,Instagram.com/Hani_Darwish1 and Instagram.com/MarkTaffetMedia, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MMAProLeague.

 

las artes marciales mixtas, MMA, MMA Pro League

MMA PRO LEAGUE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

Deja un comentario
Inaugural Event This Saturday, Septiembre 15 del Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City & Imágenes en directo 'FloCombat.com
El entrenador en jefe Dan Miller lidera el equipo de Nueva Jersey contra la
Head Coach Daniel Gracie & equipo Pennsylvania
Haga clic en AQUÍ for Photos from MMA Pro League

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Septiembre 13, 2018) – As fight night approaches for the inaugural MMA Pro League event, fighters from head coach Dan Miller’s Team New Jersey and head coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania participated in media workouts Thursday at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City.

The newest entity in MMA kicks off this Saturday, Septiembre 15 en el nuevo Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in bouts streaming live on FloCombat.com (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT). Las entradas para la edición inaugural de “MMA Pro Liga en el Hard Rock” are available at Ticketmaster.com.

The full bout sheet is available HERE. Here is what the fighters in attendance and league executives had to say Thursday:

DAN MILLER, Head Coach of Team New Jersey

“It means a lot to be coach for Team New Jersey. It’s my home state and it’s a big event for it. I love the team concept and I’m proud to be in this position.

“We’re here representing the whole state. We’ve had the team training together and building camaraderie. It’s like a wrestling match style where each team is sending people out.

“Everybody looks good and healthy in training camp. I think we’re ready to go. All of these fights are going to be fantastic. These are matched very well and it should be a fun night. Team Pennsylvania better be ready, because our guys are.”

DANIEL GRACIE, Head Coach of Team Pennsylvania

“Everything in training has been perfect. I’ve been working with most of these guys for a long time already so we just kept up what we’ve been working on. With the team concept we have a lot more people to focus on instead of just one or two. We already had good chemistry though, so everything went smoothly.

“Our amateur guys turning pro are going to show that they belong in these fights. It’s time to grab the spotlight. Your first fight is the best opportunity to make an impression.

“I think that MMA needs something new that can draw people’s attention. This is a great chance to bring in the fans who don’t pay attention to MMA and give them a chance to get behind their local teams.”

HANI DARWISH, CEO of MMA Pro League

“Fans should expect something completely different than they’re used to. MMA has always been a team sport and I’m glad we’re going to be the ones to expose that to the world. These guys have always trained with a team, because you can’t train by yourself.

“We believe this is going to be the new era of MMA. We’re going to give cities and states all around the world the chance to really stand behind their own teams.

“There’s been a lot of hard work and strategic planning leading to this and it’s finally coming to fruition. It’s a vision that we implemented and once we got the right people we knew it was a theme we believed in so much that we decided to execute.”

Mark Taffet, President of MMA Pro League

“We’re going to create a legacy in this sport that is going to last for generations to come. I had the privilege of launching HBO PPV 30 years ago and I saw a lot of history be made. Now I have the chance to do it again, along with my partner Hani Darwish.

“My first fight at HBO PPV was right here in Atlantic City for Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman. It’s very significant for me to be back here in Atlantic City at the brand new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to have a chance to create another chapter of great moments.

“One of the most important things to MMA Pro League is to have the right coaches leading the teams. Dan Miller and Daniel Gracie are both natural leaders, mentors, great former fighters and great teachers. They represent everything we want to represent with MMA Pro League.”

MARK KOLKER (Nueva Jersey) vs. ZULKARNAIYN KAMCHYBEKOV (Pensilvania) – Los pesos medios

Kolker: “This is really exciting and I’m very thankful for the opportunity. We’re doing something different than anyone else is doing and I think it can be something special.

“I know that I have an opponent who can wrestle and who’s undefeated as an amateur. I feel like I have the tools to beat him. I can catch, slip and put him away with something early. Or if he wants to go the distance we can do that too. I predict I knock him out.”

Kamchybekov: “This is my first pro fight and I’m very happy to have the opportunity. I don’t know too much about my opponent but I will be prepared. I have worked very hard and I’m going to show my wrestling and striking to get this win.”

GABRIEL RUIZ (Nueva Jersey) vs. CODY HIER (Pensilvania) – Pesos pluma

Ruiz: “It feels good to get back in the cage and feel the adrenaline. I’m hoping to give everyone a great fight.

“I know my opponent is a wrestler so he’s going to try to take me down. He’s not going to want to stand up with me, but I’m prepared for a lot of wrestling. I’m trying to knock him out and go eat a burger.”

aquí: “It’s amazing to be a part of this MMA Pro League venture. It’s such a great opportunity and I’m glad to be on the ground floor.

“My opponent has taken some time off but I know he’s going to be ready to fight. I’m not sleeping on him. This is going to be an action fight.”

CLAUDIO LEDESMA (Nueva Jersey) vs. ANDRE BERNARDO (Pensilvania) – Bantamweights

Ledesma: “It’s awesome to be able to represent New Jersey. I’m so happy to have this opportunity. This has been a great experience so far.

“I don’t know too much about my opponent. I like to focus on what I do and make adjustments when I have to.”

Bernardo: “It’s been a hard road getting to where I am today and I’m grateful to be fighting for MMA Pro League.

“I’m facing a very experienced fighter. He has a black belt in jiu-jitsu and is a well-rounded fighter. He’s still going to have to get in
there and fight me. I know we’re going to go to the ground eventually and I plan to choke him out.”

MIKE PAGANO (Nueva Jersey) vs. ZEDEKIAH MONTANEZ (Pensilvania) – Welter

Pagano: “I’m proud to be a part of this first MMA Pro League show. I’m excited to represent my state in the cage.

“My opponent seems very well composed. He likes to sit back and box before looking to throw. Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face, so I’m going to go out there and just fight.”

montanez: “It feels really good to be in this position. Fighting professionally has been a dream of mine and now it’s here. I’ve worked so hard to get to this moment and I’m really excited.

“I know that I’m facing a wrestler who likes to put pressure on and come straight forward. We’re prepared for anything he throws at me and I will adapt to anything he throws at me. It’s going to be a war but I just have to go out there and be the best I can be.”

JUSTIN OSBORN (Nueva Jersey) vs. ANDY JIMENEZ (Pensilvania) – Welter

Osborn: “I’m excited to go out there and do what I love to do. I can’t wait to get in that cage and stare across at a guy who’s ready to take my head off.

“I know I’m facing an undefeated amateur making his pro debut so I’m ready for anything. I’m ready for the whole nine yards. I’m predicting a finish.”

JOSEPH PINAFIEL (Pensilvania) vs. TURPAL KHAMZAYEV (Nueva Jersey) – Bantamweights

Pinafiel: “It means everything to me to have this platform. This is an opportunity to build upon my career. I’ve had amazing treatment here. I’m going for it all on Saturday.

“I’m facing a tough guy in his own backyard. But I’m here to make a statement. I want to take him out and give everyone a good fight. I’m hoping he brings the best out of me. Voy a ganar. I’m ready to finish him any way possible.”

KEVIN SEARS (Nueva Jersey) vs. AHMED SAMIR (Pensilvania) – Pesos pesados

Sears: “This means a lot to me. I’ve fought in 10 leagues and this has been the best experience by far. MMA Pro League just cares about their fighters.

“Samir looks really tough and I know he has a lot of experience. Everyone is dangerous at this level and it only takes on punch to go to sleep. I’m going to go for the finish right from the start.”

# # #

Para acceder a la cobertura en vivo y bajo demanda de toda acción MMA Pro League, visitar FloCombat.com y convertirse en un suscriptor PRO mensual o anual. De cualquier suscripción desbloquea el acceso a contenidos de calidad en toda la red FloSports. Ver los partidos en todas las pantallas mediante la descarga de la aplicación en iOS FloSports, Año, o Apple TV 4.

For more information visit www.MMAProLeague.com, seguir la conversación en Twitter @MMAPro_League, @ DanMiller185, @DanielGracie, @ Hani_Darwish1 y @MarkTaffetMedia, on Instagram at Instagram.com/mmaproleague, Instagram.com/DanMiller185, Instagram.com/DanielGracie, Instagram.com/Hani_Darwish1 and Instagram.com/MarkTaffetMedia, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MMAProLeague.

las artes marciales mixtas, MMA, MMA Pro League

Full Lineup Set for MMA Pro League Inaugural Event This Saturday, Septiembre 15 del Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City & Imágenes en directo 'FloCombat.com

Deja un comentario
El entrenador en jefe Dan Miller lidera el equipo de Nueva Jersey contra la
Head Coach Daniel Gracie & equipo Pennsylvania

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Septiembre 11, 2018) – La entidad más nuevo de MMA, MMA Pro League, is just days away from their inaugural event with an exciting lineup of fights that pits fighters from Equipo de Nueva Jersey, que está dirigido por el técnico Dan Miller de los Hermanos Miller, contra equipo Pennsylvania y su entrenador en jefe, Daniel Gracie de la reconocida familia Gracie.

 

 

 

The fighters square-off this Sábado, Septiembre 15 en el nuevo Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in bouts streaming live on FloCombat.com (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT). Las entradas para la edición inaugural de “MMA Pro Liga en el Hard Rock” están disponibles en Ticketmaster.com.

 

 

 

The MMA Pro League event will see Claudio Ledesma teniendo en otra Bernardo in a bantamweight fight, Gabriel Ruiz in a featherweight clash against Cody Ayer and a light heavyweight contest that pits Emmanuel Walo contra Rafael Celestino.

 

 

 

Featherweight action will feature Mike Pagano in a bout against Sedequías Montañez, más Kevin Sears adquiere Ahmed Samir in a heavyweight attraction and a bantamweight affair that sees Turpal Khamzayev batalla Joseph Penafiel.

 

 

 

Rounding out the exciting inaugural night of MMA Pro League fights are Mark Kolker frente a Zulkarnaiyn Kamchybekov in a middleweight fight, a lightweight showdown between Shan Cella y Francisco Muñiz and a welterweight matchup between Justin Osborn y Andy Jimenez.

 

Ledesma es originario de West Orange, Nueva Jersey y actualmente tiene una 14-7 registro como un luchador profesional. Bernardo es originario de Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brasil y tiene un récord profesional de 8-4.

 

Ruiz pelea en Woodland Park, NJ con una 0-1 registro como un luchador profesional y un récord amateur de 5-2-1 en la división de peso mosca. aquí is originally from Daison, MI. Más tarde se trasladó a Filadelfia para entrenar en Gracie gimnasia. Hier tiene un registro de 1-1 como un luchador profesional en la división de peso gallo.

 

Walo nació en Cleveland, OH y pasó los primeros años de su vida allí antes de trasladarse a Liberia a una edad muy joven. Walo, finalmente, regresó a la U.S. para unirse a la Guardia Nacional de los Estados Unidos y fue colocado como guardia en una prisión iraquí. Mientras que en Irak, Walo was exposed to mixed martial arts and quickly fell in love with the sport. Cuando regresó a su casa Walo, he began training and made his professional debut in December 2010. Ha acumulado un récord profesional de 12-2-1. celestino es de Brasilia, Brasil y tiene una 5-2 record as a professional fighter in the Middleweight division.

 

Pagano, un veterano militar de los Estados Unidos, es originario de Fayetteville, NC. Más tarde se trasladó a Nueva Jersey para entrenar con Miller Brothers MMA de Dan Miller. Pagano es también un entrenador en el gimnasio y sirve como el instructor principal de artes marciales pequeños espartanos jóvenes del gimnasio y el programa contra la intimidación. Él es un cinturón negro en jiu-jitsu brasileño con una 0-1 registro como un luchador profesional. montanez es un luchador de artes marciales mixtas con sede en Pennsylvania. El tiene un 3-2 record in the featherweight division.

 

 

 

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sears is an eleven-fight MMA veteran who owns seven wins after a strong amateur career. Representing his native Egypt, Samir won his only professional MMA fight by knockout and owns an 11-1 record as a professional boxer.

 

 

 

Bantamweight brawler Khamzayev was born in New Jersey and turned professional in May of this year when he lost his debut. He takes on Orlando’sPenafiel, who won a decision in his professional debut in April.

 

Kolker will represent New Jersey, but was born and raised in Alabama. He made his professional MMA debut in June 2017 with a decision victory. After amassing an amateur record of 4-0, Kamchybekov will make his his professional MMA debut on Saturday night.

 

 

 

A 23-year-old from New Jersey, Celular will return to action for his second professional MMA fight. Muniz is originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico. His preferred discipline is Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Muniz has fought five times in his native Puerto Rico, la consecución de un registro de 4-1.

 

Osborn is originally from Tennessee before representing New Jersey. He emerged victorious in his professional debut in August. Fighting out of New York, Jiménez fue 3-0 in amateur MMA bouts and will fight for the first time professionally on Saturday’s card.

 

# # #

 

 

 

Para acceder a la cobertura en vivo y bajo demanda de toda acción MMA Pro League, visitar FloCombat.com y convertirse en un suscriptor PRO mensual o anual. De cualquier suscripción desbloquea el acceso a contenidos de calidad en toda la red FloSports. Ver los partidos en todas las pantallas mediante la descarga de la aplicación en iOS FloSports, Año, o Apple TV 4.

 

 

 

Para obtener más información, visite www.MMAProLeague.com, seguir la conversación en Twitter @MMAPro_League, @ DanMiller185, @DanielGracie, @ Hani_Darwish1 y @MarkTaffetMedia, en Instagram en Instagram.com/mmaproleague,Instagram.com/DanMiller185, Instagram.com/DanielGracie,Instagram.com/Hani_Darwish1 y Instagram.com/MarkTaffetMedia, y en Facebook en Facebook.com/MMAProLeague.

 

las artes marciales mixtas, MMA, MMA Pro League

GET TO KNOW MMA PRO LEAGUE’S TEAM PENNSYLVANIA

Deja un comentario

Head Coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania Battles
Team New Jersey in MMA Pro League Inaugural Event Saturday, Septiembre 15 De Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City & Streaming on FloCombat.com
Team Pennsylvania Talks Motivation, Fighting Style & Más!

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Septiembre 7, 2018) – As the inaugural fight night approaches for the newest entity in MMA, MMA Pro League, get to know the fighters for head coach Daniel Gracie’s equipo Pennsylvania before they battle Team New Jersey Saturday, Septiembre 15 from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and streaming live on FloCombat.com.

Las entradas para la edición inaugural de “MMA Pro Liga en el Hard Rock” en sábado, Septiembre 15, featuring Team New Jersey vs. equipo Pennsylvania, are available at 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

Weight Class: Peso pluma

Procedencia: North Philadelphia, Pensilvania

Why do you fight?

“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.”

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

“I always pay my homage to the fighters that led me towards this path. Boxers like Fernando Vargas and Floyd Mayweather. Más, 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.”

What is your fighting background and style?

“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.”

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“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

Weight Class: Peso gallo

Procedencia: Davison, MI

Why do you fight?

“I fight to give my family the things I never had.”

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

“I’m a fan of lots of fighters, but my style is all my own.”

What is your fighting background and style?

“I have a strong wrestling background that has led to my MMA career.”

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“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

Weight Class: 130 lb catchweight

Procedencia: Orlando, Florida

Why do you fight?

“Yo lucho por el orgullo, family and money.”

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

“Bruce Lee, but I steal from everyone.”

What is your fighting background and style?

“I practice jeet kune do and have experience wrestling.”

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“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

Weight Class: Ligero

Procedencia: Queens, Nueva York

Why do you fight?

“I fight because I have a passion for mixed martial arts and I’m a badass.”

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

“My favorite MMA fighter is Georges St-Pierre.”

What is your fighting background and style?

“My fighting background is jiu jitsu under Renzo Gracie.”

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“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.”

# # #

Para acceder a la cobertura en vivo y bajo demanda de toda acción MMA Pro League, visitar FloCombat.com y convertirse en un suscriptor PRO mensual o anual. De cualquier suscripción desbloquea el acceso a contenidos de calidad en toda la red FloSports. Ver los partidos en todas las pantallas mediante la descarga de la aplicación en iOS FloSports, Año, o Apple TV 4.

Para obtener más información, visite www.MMAProLeague.com, seguir la conversación en Twitter @MMAPro_League, @ DanMiller185, @DanielGracie, @ Hani_Darwish1 y @MarkTaffetMedia, en Instagram en Instagram.com/mmaproleague,Instagram.com/DanMiller185, Instagram.com/DanielGracie,Instagram.com/Hani_Darwish1 and Instagram.com/MarkTaffetMedia, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MMAProLeague.