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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Setembre 7, 2018) – A mesura que la nit de lluita inaugural s’acosta a l’entitat més recent de MMA, MMA Pro League, get to know the fighters for head coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsilvània before they battle Team New Jersey Saturday, Setembre 15 Des de l’hotel Hard Rock & Casino Atlantic City i Streaming Live a Flocombat.com.
Entrades per a la entrega inaugural de “MMA Pro League a The Hard Rock” en dissabte, Setembre 15, amb Team New Jersey vs. Team Pennsilvània, estan disponibles a 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
Classe de pes: Pes ploma
Procedència: North Philadelphia, Pennsilvània
Per què lluites??
“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.”
Tens un lluitador favorit o algú que intentis emular?
“I always pay my homage to the fighters that led me towards this path. Boxers like Fernando Vargas and Floyd Mayweather. Més, 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.”
Quins són els vostres antecedents i estil de lluita?
“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.”
Per què la lliga MMA és adequada per a vosaltres??
“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
Classe de pes: Pes gall
Procedència: Davison, MI
Per què lluites??
“I fight to give my family the things I never had.”
Tens un lluitador favorit o algú que intentis emular?
“I’m a fan of lots of fighters, but my style is all my own.”
Quins són els vostres antecedents i estil de lluita?
“I have a strong wrestling background that has led to my MMA career.”
Per què la lliga MMA és adequada per a vosaltres??
“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
Classe de pes: 130 lb catchweight
Procedència: Orlando, Florida
Per què lluites??
“I fight for pride, family and money.”
Tens un lluitador favorit o algú que intentis emular?
“Bruce Lee, but I steal from everyone.”
Quins són els vostres antecedents i estil de lluita?
“I practice jeet kune do and have experience wrestling.”
Per què la lliga MMA és adequada per a vosaltres??
“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
Classe de pes: Lleuger
Procedència: Queens, Nova York
Per què lluites??
“I fight because I have a passion for mixed martial arts and I’m a badass.”
Tens un lluitador favorit o algú que intentis emular?
“My favorite MMA fighter is Georges St-Pierre.”
Quins són els vostres antecedents i estil de lluita?
“My fighting background is jiu jitsu under Renzo Gracie.”
Per què la lliga MMA és adequada per a vosaltres??
“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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