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

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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.”

 

 

 

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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.

 

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MMA PRO LEAGUE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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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
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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.”

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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.

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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

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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.

 

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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.

 

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GET TO KNOW MMA PRO LEAGUE’S TEAM NEW JERSEY

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

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Septiembre 5, 2018) – As the inaugural fight night approaches for the newest entity in MMA, MMA Pro League, get to know the fighters for head coach Dan Miller’s Equipo de Nueva Jersey before they battle Team Pennsylvania 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 Dan Miller’s Team New Jersey fighters had to say as they prepare to take on head coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania:

 

CLAUDIO LEDESMA

Weight Class: Peso mosca

Procedencia: West Orange, Nueva Jersey

 

Why do you fight?

“I fight because I love the sport and I feel I was gifted the ability to do it competitively. So I can’t let it go to waste.”

 

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

“My favorite fighter is actually a blend of Frankie Edgar and Marlon Moraes. I look up to both of them as fighters and try to put a little piece of each of them in my game.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“I’m a jiu jitsu black belt. Jiu jitsu is what got my foot in the door but now I’m a complete fighter and don’t really favor any single style.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“I love New Jersey. I was born and bred here. MMA Pro League allows me to represent my state!”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“It’s the diversity. Jersey is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. I believe this state breeds the toughest guys around.”

 

TURPAL KHAMZAYEV

Weight Class: 130-pound Catchweight

Procedencia: Clifton, Nueva Jersey

 

Why do you fight?

“I fight because it’s in my blood. I was born to fight and that’s what I do best.”

 

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

“Growing up as a kid I used to watch boxing, and some of the boxers I really enjoyed watching were Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Prince Naseem Hamed. I also steal a little bit of everyone’s styles from different contact sports, because you can’t be a one-dimensional fighter in modern MMA.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“My fighting background is pretty much all aspects of contact sports. I’ve earned a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, I have multiple grappling titles, multiple kickboxing/Muay Thai titles and three amateur MMA titles in two different promotions and in two different weight classes.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“MMA Pro League is the right fit for me because they are doing something new. It’s something that has not been done before, having two states compete against each other to see who wins. It is also a little different from other promotions because in other promotions you just go and fight for yourself, but in MMA Pro League you have a whole state behind you, and all the pressure is on you because you don’t want to let your team down.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“My favorite thing about New Jersey is that we always bring the heat in any competition against anyone.”

 

KEVIN SEARS

Weight Class: De peso pesado

Procedencia: Newark, Nueva Jersey

Why do you fight?

There’s a lot of different reasons why I fight. The first reason was because I was a fan. I love the sport and entertainment, but the real reason why I fight is for my daughter and to show her you can chase your dreams and be great at something you’re passionate about.

 

 

 

I visited the UFC Expo at the first one they had in Las Vegas. It was a totally life-changing experience. I was just a fan of UFC and MMA, but when I went down there I knew that I was destined to be a fighter, gladiator and a badass.”

 

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

“My favorite fighter more recently was Kimbo Slice, may he rest in peace. I did have a favorite fighter growing up, and yes, it was the one and only Georges St-Pierre. If it wasn’t ‘GSP’ then it was Tito Ortiz, just some all-around badass dudes.

 

 

 

Nowadays I really don’t follow fighting, but if I had to say my favorite active fighter fighting now, it’s definitely Jose Aldo. I’m an old school UFC guy from back in the day. Now I just see competition.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“My fighting style is just brawl and cause damage in there. I really don’t have a style. I go in there and try to get the job done even if it’s sloppy. You could say I’m emulating Kimbo combined with a wrestler.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“MMA Pro League is for me because it’s my next challenge and I can’t wait.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

My favorite thing about New Jersey is my Aunt Denise, my grandma and my cousin Jazz. They lived in Newark most of their lives. Those are my people.”

 

MARK KOLKER

Weight Class: Welter

Procedencia: Mobile, AL

 

Why do you fight?

“I like to fight because fighting is one of the few things in life I’m truly passionate about and gives me purpose. Also fighting provides the opportunity for a better life.”

 

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

“I don’t really emulate any one fighter. I try to pick up as much as I can from different fighters and coaches and mix them into my game.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“I am a mixed martial artist and have been fighting as an amateur and professional for four years now.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“I am excited to fight for MMA Pro League because it is a well-run organization, and the opportunity to fight on their first show in Atlantic City seems like a great opportunity.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“I am not from New Jersey although I train there. I am representing Mobile, Alabama. My favorite thing about Mobile is that on the coast we are a family, and we are eager to show the talent we have on the Gulf Coast.”

 

SHAN CELIA

Weight Class: Peso pluma

Procedencia: Wayne, Nueva Jersey

 

Why do you fight?

“I fight for many reasons. I have a lot of passion for this sport and am looking to become the best.”

 

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

“My favorite fighter other than myself would have to be Muhammad Ali because of the impact he had around the world. I wish to do the same one day, in my own way. I watch many fighters and am always studying combat, taking techniques from all the greats in all combat sports.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“I started in full on MMA, not one specific background.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“MMA Pro League is the right fit for me because they are professionals and take it seriously just like me.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“My favorite thing about New Jersey is most people from here are blue collar, hard-working people, and it pushes me to chase my dreams.”

 

FRANCISCO MUNIZ

Weight Class: 140-pound Catchweight

Procedencia: Caguas, Puerto Rico

 

Why do you fight?

“Because I have a huge chip on my shoulder.”

 

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

“I don’t have a favorite fighter, I just try to be me.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“Brazilian jiu jitsu is my style.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“Because they’re giving me a shot that I’m worthy of.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“It’s close to so many great things, like New York.”

 

GABRIEL RUIZ

Weight Class: Peso gallo

Procedencia: Woodland Park, Nueva Jersey

 

Why do you fight?

“I fight because I love to compete and the rush of going out there to the cage and being the best man of the night.”

 

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

“My favorite fighter is Rich Franklin. I kind of got my style from him. I just go out and fight and put my heart out there.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“I have an all-around background, but I love to stand up. I feel comfortable anywhere though.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“MMA Pro League is the right fit for me because we are taken care of and it has a lot of benefits that people are going to see both immediately and over time.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“My favorite thing in New Jersey is the people. We’re Jersey strong. También, the food is great here.”

 

MIKE PAGANO

Weight Class: Peso pluma

Procedencia: Stanhope, Nueva Jersey

 

Why do you fight?

“I fight because when I was growing up I was picked on and bullied a lot. I had to learn how to stand up for myself. También, later on in my youth I had to take care of my father who was very sick with brain cancer, which took his life in 2008.

 

 

 

Seeing my father go through his daily battles and frustrations made me realize I could overcome anything in life. My father was and will always be my hero. He was one of the toughest, stubbornest, hardest workers I had the pleasure of knowing and had the pleasure of calling my dad. Each time I step into that cage I know he`s with me.”

 

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

“My favorite fighter, or fighters if I could merge them together, would have to be Georges St-Pierre, Dominick Cruz, Mike Tyson and Buakaw Banchamek. As far as emulating their styles, each has something I like within their fighting styles or fighter I.Q., but for me I like to be my own fighter. I never want to be a paper cut out version of someone else. That`s the beautiful thing about MMA, all these different styles can mesh into one and you can create your style how you want.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“I`m a wrestler, boxer and black belt in jiu jitsu under Sean “Shorty Rock” Santella.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“I feel MMA Pro League is the right fit for me because they are starting their own chapter in MMA and I love being a part of it! I like the concept as far as team versus team and the way you can collect points for your team by either KO/TKO, Submission, or Decision. It definitely makes a fighter want to push harder for that big win!”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“The Pizza!”

 

JUSTIN OSBORN

Weight Class: Ligero

Procedencia: Mobile, AL

 

Why do you fight?

“It’s what I love to do. This is what comes naturally to me. I was born to fight, plain and simple.”

 

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

“I’m trying to emulate the best Justin Osborn possible.”

 

What is your fighting background and style?

“Wrestling is my style.”

 

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

“They are giving me a cage to fight in and an opponent to fight. I’m here to fight my heart out and they are giving me a platform to do so.”

 

What is your favorite thing about New Jersey?

“I’ve never been on the East Coast before, so I’m looking forward to experiencing it.”

 

 

 

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COMIENZA LA SERIE MUNDIAL DE LUCHA "QUIÉN ES EL MÁS DURO?”CON CUATRO VETERANOS MILITARES EN BATALLA EN LOVELAND, COLORADO EL SÁBADO, Noviembre. 12

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LAS VEGAS (Octubre 10, 2016) - Serie Mundial de Lucha (www.WSOF.com) anunció que ha fichado a cuatro veteranos militares para la acción en tres combates diferentes, incluido uno que saldrá al aire en su transmisión en vivo de NBCSN (10:30 p.m. Y/7:30 p.m. PT), para comenzar es "¿Quién es el más duro?”Programa en WSOF34: Foster vs. Escudos, en el Budweiser Events Center en Loveland, Vuelta. en Sábado, Noviembre. 12.

La liga también anunció que Josh "oso de peluche" Copeland (13-4) se ha visto obligado a retirarse de su enfrentamiento programado de peso pesado con el ex campeón mundial Smealinho "El Príncipe" Rama (9-2) debido a una lesión en la rodilla. Rama ahora se enfrentará Kevin Sears (4-2).

"Estamos muy emocionados de lanzar el" ¿Quién es el más duro?'Programa con un grupo de cuatro luchadores profesionales que han servido valientemente a nuestro país, y que desde entonces han estado buscando una oportunidad potencialmente cambiante de carrera para competir en un escenario importante,", Dijo el presidente de la World Series of Fighting Padre Chiefs.

World Series of Fighting anunció en mayo que lanzaría "¿Quién es el más duro?”Para proporcionar a los veteranos militares que son combatientes activos o aspirantes a MMA, con la oportunidad de competir bajo su promoción.

Liderando la transmisión en vivo de NBCSN de WSOF34, Shane Kruchten (11-4) y Jeremy Mahon (5-4) - Ambos. Veteranos de la Infantería de Marina: lucharán en un concurso de peso intermedio de 150 libras.

En un peso semipesado (205 libra) enfrentamiento que encabezará la cartelera de combate preliminar de WSOF34, U.S. Veterano del Cuerpo de Marines Brandon Collins (3-2) chocará con Chris Morgan (0-0), quien hará su debut profesional.

El cuarto veterano, ex U.S. Guardabosques del ejército Nicoli Navarro (3-1), se enfrentará con el advenedizo invicto Alan Gutiérrez (2-0) en el peso ligero (155 libra).

Shane Kruchten contra. Jeremy Mahon

El 6-pies-1, 32-Kruchten de San Diego, de un año, California. vio acción en la guerra de Irak en 2003 y 2004, y posteriormente recibió una Mención de Unidad Presidencial y una Cinta de Acción de Combate por sus esfuerzos en la batalla antes de retirarse del ejército con el rango de Lance Corporal.

Desde que me volví profesional 2007, Kruchten ha donado una parte de cada uno de sus monederos de lucha a la Fundación Guerrero Mighty Oaks, un retiro con sede en California para veteranos dirigido por compañeros estadounidenses. Veterano de la Infantería de Marina y excompetidor de la Serie Mundial de Lucha Chad Robichaux.

El comienzo de Kruchten pondrá fin a una pausa de dos años y medio que tomó después de una derrota ante Mike Corey a modo de segunda ronda (2:59) sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en lo que fue el debut de Kruchten en la Serie Mundial de Lucha. Antes de la derrota, Kruchten se había tambaleado 11 victorias consecutivas, 6 vía presentación y 3 vía (T)KO.

El 5 pies 10, 37-Mahon de Houston de un año, Texas fue desplegado en Irak durante la invasión inicial del país en 2003, y luego se desempeñó como contratista de seguridad en Faluya, trabajando para garantizar la seguridad de los civiles allí.

Antes de retirarse como sargento, Mahon ganó una Medalla de Logros de la Armada y el Cuerpo de Marines, así como una Mención de Unidad Presidencial. Dirige una organización sin fines de lucro, Fundación DAWG, que entrena perros y los ofrece a los veteranos que necesitan asistencia diaria.

Mahón busca su tercera victoria consecutiva tras una segunda ronda (4:22) QUIEN (golpes) de Davis Sylvester en Bellator 149 en Febrero 19.

Brandon Collins contra. Chris Morgan

El 6-pies-1, 32-Collins de Houston de un año, Texas también recibió una medalla por logros de la Marina y el Cuerpo de Marines durante su mandato de ocho años. (2004-2012) con el Cuerpo de Marines que lo vio recorrer Afganistán, donde fue oficial de operaciones especiales e instructor de artes marciales de su unidad.

Collins era miembro del equipo de boxeo de su base de Carolina del Norte y, después de mudarse a California, rápidamente hizo la transición a MMA.

Morgan, un 6 pies 3, 28-residente de Denver de un año, Vuelta. hará su primer comienzo profesional después de una carrera amateur de tres años que lo vio compilar un récord general de 5-2. Todos 5 de sus victorias llegó dentro de la primera ronda de acción a través de (T)KO o sumisión.

Nicholi Navarro vs. Alan Gutiérrez

El 6-pies, 30-Navarro, de Denver, sirvió en el Ejército 75º Régimen de guardabosques, una unidad de operaciones especiales, entre 2004 y 2008, eventualmente alcanzando el rango de Cabo.

Durante su mandato de cuatro años en el ejército, Navarro ganó una insignia de infantería de combate, una insignia de experto en infantería y una insignia de paracaidista.

Navarro es alumno de jubilado, ex campeón mundial de Muay Thai y estrella de UFC Duane "Bang" Ludwig. Las tres victorias profesionales de Navarro hasta la fecha se han producido a través de (T)KO o sumisión.

Si bien no es un veterano, el 5 pies y 11 pulgadas, 23-Gutiérrez de un año de Skagit Valley, Lavado. nació y fue criado por una familia de marines, con su padre, madre y hermano todos habiendo servido. Gutiérrez dedica cada una de sus luchas a su hermano recién fallecido.

Gutiérrez hizo un trabajo rápido con cada uno de sus dos primeros oponentes profesionales, hasta la fecha, submitting Ryan Schecterson con un brabo estrangulamiento en la primera ronda (2:00) de acción en el debut profesional de Gutiérrez en mayo 9, 2015, y anotando una primera ronda (1:11) KO (golpes) en Taylor Roberts en Febrero 27.

Precios desde $20, entradas para "WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields ”están a la venta en la taquilla del Budweiser Events Center, BudweiserEventsCenter.com, y por teléfono al 1-877-544-TIXX.

En el evento principal de WSOF34, peso wélter mundial reinante (170 libra) campeón Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) chocará con el contendiente número uno y su compañero superestrella condecorado Jake Shields (31-8-1).

En el evento co-principal de peso welter, Paul Bradley (23-6), hará su debut promocional para la Serie Mundial de Lucha y se enfrentará al ex top 10 mundialmente clasificado Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10).

Emparejamientos adicionales para "WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields ”se anunciará pronto.