Professional New York MMA Fighters

Here is the list of fighters that we are proud to have a part of the Mac’s MMA Team.

Pat Audinwood

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Nickname: “Awesomely Awesome” “The Triple A of MMA”

Ht. 6’ 1”

Wt. 155

Pro MMA Record: 9-0-1

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Affiliations: Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Pat just was called up to the UFC.

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Pat Bennett

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Ht: 6′ 2″

Wt: 230 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 1-1

Style: Wrestling

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Pat’s a 3 time All-American wrestler. Recently appeared on the main card at Bellator 17 where he lost a decision to Cole Konrad.

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Don Carlo Clauss
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Ht: 5′9″

Wt: 155 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 7-3

Style: Wrestling

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Ithaca, NY

Other: Don is a two-times New York State wrestling champion. He recently enjoyed a decision victory at Raging Wolf 7.

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Pete Cole

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Ht: 5’3”

Wt: 130 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 3-3

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Affiliations: Bombsquad

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Kenny Foster
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Ht: 5’8”

Wt: 155 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 7-1

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Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Kenny is a Division II All-American wrestler from Carson-Newman. Kenny had back to back wins in an 8 day period
winning at the Wartown Beatdown and then at Cage Warriors event in November. He recently won a split decision at the PA Figting Championships in Harrisburg, PA.

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John Franchi

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Ht: 5’6”

Wt: 145 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 5-2

Style: Wrestling, kickboxing, BJJ

Affiliations: Bombsquad MMA, Ithaca, NY

Other: John has fought in the IFL and is currently fighting in the WEC. He recently won Fight of the Night honors in a three round battle with Cub Swanson who submitted John in the last minute of the fight.

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Tom Gallichio

Nickname: “Da Tank”

Ht. 5′9″

Wt: 170lbs

Pro MMA Record: 12-6

Style: BJJ/kickboxing

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Ithaca, NY

Other: Tom is a USKBA champion. He recently lost a tough decision to Olympic Judo player Rick Hawn.

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Mike Geurin

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Ht. 6’1”

Wr. 185lbs

Record: 6-1-1

Style: Wrestling

Other: Mike recently won back to back fights including stopping Jesus Ortiz in the Main Event of True Cage Warriors by KOing him in just 21 seconds of the first round. Mike was a 2 time Division I All-American for Lock Haven University. Mike chalked up another KO under a minute at the Knockout Promotions fight in Salamanca, NY March 13, 2010.

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Matt Hamill

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Nickname: “The Hammer”

Ht: 6’1”

Wt: 205 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 8-2

Style: Wrestling

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Other: Matt appeared on the Ultimate Fighter show but had to drop out of the semi-finals due to injury. He has fought several times in the UFC. A movie about his life was shot in the Rochester area and is scheduled to be realeased in late 2010. He recently won his fight against Jon Jones by way of DQ from an illegal elbow. He will be facing Keith Jardine in June 2010 at the TUF Finale.

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Jon Jones
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Nickname: “Bones”

Ht. 6’4”

Wt: 205

Pro MMA Record:10-1

Style: Wrestling, Muay Thai

Affiliations: Bombsquad, Ithaca, NY

Other: Jon is recognized as a rising star in the UFC. He just had an impressive win over Brandon Vera.

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Anthony Leone

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Ht. 5’8”

Wt: 155 lbs

Record: 6-0

Style: BJJ

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Anthony just won the XCFL 135 lb title. He recently signed a 6 fight deal with the WEC.

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Mike Massenzio

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Ht: 6’2”

Wt: 185 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 12-3

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Affiliations: Team Bombsquad, – Cortland, NY

Other: Mike has wins over UFC veterans Drew McFedries, Dan Miller and Dante Rivera. MIke is returning to the UFC this August when he faces Brian Stann at UFC Versus in Salt Lake City.

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Gybson Sa
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Wt: 205 lbs
Pro MMA Record: 2-0
Style: BJJ
Affiliations: East West Combat Club – Liverpool, NY
Other: Gybson recently came to the U.S. from Brazil to join Hermes Franca in teaching at East West Combat Club. Gybson is a decorated BJJ player who recently began his mma career. Gybson’s father is a Red Belt back in Brazil.
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Colin Schrader

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Ht: 6’1”

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 1-0

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Affiliations: Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

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Tom van der Horst

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Nickname: “Iron Man”

Ht 6’0”

Wt: 170lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-1

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Affiliations: Bedroc MMA – Rochester

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Tom recently picked up his first loss as a professional at XCFL in Lowell, Mass.