Professional New York MMA Fighters

We have compiled a list of New York professional MMA fighters from numerous sources. However, we recognize that this list is likely incomplete and the stats and info may need updating so please contact us at mac@macsmma.com with any additions or corrections. We want this to be as accurate as possible. We will be adding our interviews and pictures of the fighters in as we go along. We want this to be a good promotional page for the fighters in New York. Thanks!

Fighters are arranged alphabetically within geographic areas: NYC Metro (incl. Long Island), Eastern/Central New York and Western New York.

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NYC Metro Area

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Nabih Barakat

Nickname:

Ht: 5’9”

Wt: 185 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 3-1

Style: Kickboxing, jiu jitsu

Affiliations: Serra-Logo – Long Island, NY

Other:

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Phil Baroni

Nickname: “The New York Badass”

Ht: 5’9”

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 13-11

Style: boxing. Kickboxing

Affiliations:; Currently training out of Las Vegas

Other: Phil has fought in numerous organizations including UFC and Pride, and recently signed contract to return to the UFC.

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John Beneduce

Nickname: “Manamal”

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Pro MMA Record: 2-1

Style:

Affiliations: Team Insight – Valley Stream, NY

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Luke Cummo

Nickname: “The Silent Assassin”

Ht. 6’0”

Wt/class: 170lbs

Pro MMA Record: 6-6

Style: Muay Thai, BJJ

Affiliations: Longo/Serra, Garden City, Long Island, NY

Other: Appeared on the Ultimate Fighter Show, season two.

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Nardu Debrah

Nuckname: unkown

Ht. 5’11”

Wt: 155

Pro MMA Record 4:3

Affiliations: Team Insight, Brooklyn, NY

Note: Nardu competed in the Bodog event USA vs Russia in 2006, among many other competitions

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James Gabert

Nickname: “The Angry Snowman”

Ht: 5’7”

Wt: 185 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 4-4

Style: Muay Thai, jiu jitsu

Affiliations: Serra-Long Fight Team; Serra Jiu JItsu

Info: Has fights against Jonathon Goulet, Jorge Rivera and Mike Swick.

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Lyman Good

Nickname: “Cyborg”

Ht: 6′0″

Wt: 170 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 10-0

Style:

Affiliation: Team Tiger Schulmann

Other: Lyman is currently the Bellator Welterweight Champion.
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Daniel Gracie

Nickname: “Ikemen”

Ht: 6′ 1″

Wt: 205

Pro MMA Record: 4-2-1

Style: Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Affiliation:  Renzo Gracie – NYC;  Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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Igor Gracie

Nickname:

Ht:

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-2

Style: Gracie Jiu JItsu

Affiliations: Renzo Gracie/NYC

Info: Moved from Brazil to New York to assist his cousin, Renzo Gracie, in teaching at his academy. Igor recently had a first round submission victory at Wreck MMA event in Ottawa.

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Renzo Gracie

Nickname:

Ht 5’10”

Wt:/Class: 185lbs

Record: 13-6-1

Style: BJJ/Gracie Jiu JItsu

Affiliations: Renzo Gracie Academy, NYC

Other: One of the pioneers of the sport, has competed in Pride, Elite XC, K-1, IFL among others. Has fought and beaten some of the best mma fighters in the world. Renzo recently signed a contract with the UFC and is expected to be fighting in the spring of 2010.

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Rolles Gracie

Nickname:

Ht: 6′4″

Wt: 240 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 3-1

Style: BJJ

Affiliations: Team Renzo Gracie – NYC; Team Jackson MMA – Albuquerque, NM

Other: Rolles had his first fight in the UFC against Joey Beltran at UFC 109 losing by way of TKO in second round. Roles has a 2nd degree black belt in Gracie jiu jitsu and is the son of the late Rolls Gracie.
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Christian Montes

Nickname: Unknown

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Pro MMA Record: 2-1

Style:

Affiliations: Ronin Athletics, New York, NY

Other: Has not fought since 2006.

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Philipe Nover

Nickname: “The Filipino Assassin”

Ht. 5’9”

Wt: 155lbs

Pro MMA Record: 9-6-1 (5-2-1)

Style: BJJ, Muay Thai

Affiliations: Team Insight, Brooklyn, NY

Other: Philippe appeared on the Ultimate Fighter: Team Noguira vs Team Mir, and made it to the final before losing decision to Efrain Escudero.

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Costa Phillipou

Nickname:

Ht: 5’11”

Wt: 185 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 5-1

Style: Boxing

Affiliations: Serra-Longo

Other: Highly decorated amateur boxer in Europe; 3-0 pro boxing record before switching to mma. Currently fights in Ring of Combat

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Carlos Rodriguez

Nickname:

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Wt: 205 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 1-5

Style:

Affiliation(s): Combat Martial Arts – Bronx, NY

Other:

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Joe Sampieri

Nickname:

Ht: 5′ 8″

Wt: 155 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 1-2

Style:

Affiliation(s): Team Renzo Gracie – NYC

Other:  Joe won his last fight in 2008 at the CBS televised Elite XC event against Mike Groves. Joe has also fought in the IFL.

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Pete Sell

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Nickname: “Drago”

Ht. 5’11”

Wt. 170

Pro MMA Record: 13-8

Style: BJJ, boxing

Affiliations: Serra-Longo Fight Team, Westbury, Long Island

Note: Pete appeared on the Ultimate Fighter : The Comeback

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Matt Serra

Nickname: “The Terror”

Ht: 5’6”

Wt.: 155lbs

Pro MMA Record: 10-6

Style: BJJ

Gym/Assoc.: Serra Jiu Jitsu, Huntington, Long Island

Note: One of the most successful fighters to come out of New York, Matt won the UFC welterweight belt by defeating Georges St Pierre in 2007. Matt recently defeated fellow New York native Frank Trigg at UFC 109.

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Nick Serra

Nickname: “Mad Monkey”

Ht: 5’9”

Wt: 170 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 8-3

Style: BJJ

Affiliations: Longo-Serra Fight Team

Info:

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Danny Suarez

Nickname:

Ht. 5’8”

Wt 155lbs

Pro MMA Record: 6-4

Style:

Affiliations: Trains out of NYC

Other: Fought in the IFL; last fight appears to be in 2007.

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Bryan Vetell

Nickname:

Ht: 6′1″

Wt: 265

Pro MMA Record: 4-3

Style:

Affiliation: Team Renzo Gracie – NYC

Other: Bryan has fought some upper echelon heavyweights including Ben Rothwell and Roy Nelson.

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Chris Weidman

Nickname:

Ht: 6’2”

Wt: 185 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-0

Style:

Affiliations: Serra-Longo Fight Team – Long Island, NY

Other: Two-time NCAA Div. 1 All American wrestler.; won Grapplers Quest Absolute division after only three months of jiu jitsu training.

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Eastern and Central New York

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Pat Audinwood

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

Ht. 6’ 1”

Wt. 155

Pro MMA Record: 8-0-1

Style:

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Cortland/Ithaca, NY

Other: Pat is the Battle Cage Xtreme Champion at 155lbs. Both the UFC and the WEC have expressed interest in Pat.

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Harley Beekman
Nickname:
Ht: 6′0″
Wt: 189 lbs
Pro MMA Record: 3-0
Style:
Affiliations: Spa City BJJ – Saratoga Springs, NY
Other:
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Pat Bennett

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Pro MMA Record: 1-0

Style: Wrestling

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Pat’s a 3 time All-American wrestler.

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Zachary Burhans

Nickname:

Ht: 5’8”

Wt: 137 Lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 3-0

Style:

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Cortland/Ithaca, NY

Other:

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Erik Charles

Nickname: “Chainsaw”

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Pro MMA Record: 4-5

Style:

Affiliations: CNYMMA – Cortland, NY

Other: Erik appeared on the Ultimate Fighter tv show, and is the owner if CNYMMA, a well-regarded mma gym with locations in Cortland and Watertown, NY.

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Don Carlo Clauss
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Nickname:

Ht: 5′9″

Wt: 155 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 6-3

Style: Wrestling

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Ithaca, NY

Other: Don is a two-times New York State wrestling champion. He recently had a big win over highly regarded Calvin Kattar at XCFL in Massachusetts.

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Pete Cole

Nickname:

Ht: 5’3”

Wt: 130 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 3-2

Style:

Affiliations: Bombsquad

Other:

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Kenny Foster
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Nickname:

Ht: 5’8”

Wt: 155 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 6-1

Style:

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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Nickname

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: 12-4

Style: BJJ/kickboxing

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Ithaca, NY

Other: Tom is a USKBA champion

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Mike Geurin

Nickname:

Ht. 6’1”

Wr. 185lbs

Record: 5-1-1

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

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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

Affiliations:

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.

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Eric Henry

Nickname: “Dragon Style”

Ht: 5’10”

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 10-7

Style: kickboxing, karate

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Ithaca/Cortland, NY

Other: Eric fought in Chuck Norris’ World Combat League. He has a unique fighting style he calls “Dragon Style.

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Jon Jones
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Nickname: “Bones”

Ht. 6’4”

Wt: 205

Pro MMA Record:9-1

Style: Wrestling, Muay Thai

Affiliations: Bombsquad, Ithaca, NY

Other: Jon is recognized as a rising star in the UFC. His decisive win over UFC veteran Stephan Bonner has many seeing him as a strong contender for the light heavyweight division belt. He recently lost his fight with Matt Hamill by way of DQ as a result of an illegal elbow at the TUF 10 Finale in December.

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Kevin Jordan

Nickname:

Ht: 6’4”

Wt: HW

Pro MMA Record:

Style: Modern Army Combatives

Affiliations: Bombsquad

Other: Kevin has fought in major promotions including the UFC and Strikeforce. He recently defeated UFC veteran Pat Smith

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Casey Lamb

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Wt: 205 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 3-1

Style:

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Ithaca/Cortland, NY

Other:

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Cory LaPlant

Nickname: “Iron Man”

Ht:5′10″

Wt:155 ibs

Pro MMA Record: 4-4

Style:

Affiliations:

Other:

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Matt Lee

Nickname:

Ht: 5’11”

Wt: 155 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 11-7-1

Style:

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Matt has fought in Bodog, Strikeforce, AFC and the MFC. Matt is perhaps best known for losing a close decision to Eddie Alverz , one of the best fighters in the world. Matt lives in Massachusetts.

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Anthony Leone

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Nickname:

Ht. 5’8”

Wt: 155 lbs

Record: 5-0

Style: BJJ

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other: Trained with BJ Penn in Hawaii, and has a fight with Uriah Faber on his resume.

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Jenn Martin

Nickname: “Vice Grip”

Ht:5′3″

Wt: 145 lbs

Pro MMA Record:

Style:

Affiliations:Team Vanquish, Elmira, NY

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Mike Massenzio

Nickname:

Ht: 6’2”

Wt: 185 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 12-3

Style:

Affiliations: Team Bombsquad, – Cortland, NY

Other: Mike has wins over UFC veterans Drew McFedries, Dan Miller and Dante Rivera. Mike had to drop out of Ultimate Fight Night 20 due to injury.

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Tamden McCrory

Nickname: “The Barn Cat”

Ht: 6’4”

Wt: 170 lbs,

Pro MMA Record: 11-3

Style:

Affiliations: CNYMMA – Cortland, NY

Other: Has fought in the UFC six times including wins over Pete Spratt, Luke Cummo and Ryan Madigan. He’s considered to be one of the best fighters coming out of New York State.

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Jared Palmer

Nickname:

Ht: 6’2”

Wt: 240 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 4-0

Style:

Affiliations: CNYMMA – Binghamton, NY

Other: Jared holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Health and is a certified Strength and Conditioning

Specialist.

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Eric Reyell

Nickname:

Ht. 6′0″

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-0

Style:

Affiliations: Spa BJJ – Saratoga Springs, NY

Other:

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Gybson Sa
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Nickname:
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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

Nickname:

Ht: 6’1”

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 1-0

Style:

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Cortland, NY

Other:

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Marc Stevens

Nickname:

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Wt: 185

Pro MMA Record: 13-5

Style: BJJ

Affiliations: Watertown, NY

Other: Marc won the Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship belt and recently took home a victory at the PA Fighting Championships in Harrisburg, PA.

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Matt Zaccaria

Nickname:

Ht: 5’6”

Wt: 153 Lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 2-1

Style: BJJ

Affiliations: Bombsquad – Cortland/Ithaca, NY

Other: Matt won the Battlecage Extreme Flyweight Championship.

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Western New York

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Mahnsea Boley

Nickname “The Monster”

Ht :5’11”

Wt: HW

Style: Wrestling

NY Gym: WNY MMA

Record: 2-0 -0

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Lance Evans

Nickname:

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Wt. Class: HW

Pro MMA Record: 1-3

Style: Wrestling/Boxing

Affiliations: TKO MMA – Niagara Falls, NY

Other: Lance appeared on the Ultimate Fighter show: Nogueira vs Mir. He is Rashad Evans brother.

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Rashad Evans
Nickname: “Suger” “Suga”
Ht:5′11″
Wt: 205 lbs.
Pro MMA Record:14-1-1
Style: Wrestling
Affiliations: Jackson’s MMA – Albequerque, NM
Other: One of the most successful fighters to come out of New York State, Rashad has held the UFC light heavyweight title and has an impressive 14-1-1 record. He recently defeated Thiago Silva putting him back into contention for the belt.

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Chris Howard

Nickname:

Ht: 6′2″

Wt:205 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 0-1

Style:

Affiliation(s):

Other: Chris is from South Dayton, NY.

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Josh Lydell

Nickname:

Ht: 5’9”

Wt: 170 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-4

Style:

Affiliations: Knockout Factory – Salamanca, NY

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Wally MacDonald

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Nickname: The Weapon”

Ht. 5’ 11”

Wt. 155 lbs

Record: 4-0

Style: Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu

Affiliations: Empire Academy, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu – Rochester

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Jesus Ortiz, Jr.

Nickname: “Zeus/ The Punisher”

Ht: 5’8”

Wt: 205 lbs.

Pro MMA Record: 0-3

Style:

Affiliations: Ibuke-Do Kick Fighting – Dundee, NY

Other:

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TJ Sumler

Nickname: “Hitman”

Ht: 6’1”

Wt or class: MW

Pro MMA Record: 2-1

Style: MMA

Affiliations: WNYBJJ & Kickboxing/Team Evolution, Lockport, NY

Other: TJ just picked up a win at RW 5 – Mayhem in the Mist with a submission victory over Felix Lopez.

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Jason Trzewieczynski

Nickname: “Ba Bu”

Ht: 6′0″

Wt: 156 lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-2

Style:

Affiliations: Buffalo Training Center – Clarence, NY

Other: Jason recently won a fight in the World Cagefighting Championships in Greensburg, PA

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Tom van der Horst

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Nickname: “Iron Man”

Ht 6’0”

Wt: 170lbs

Pro MMA Record: 2-0

Style:

Affiliations: Bedroc MMA – Rochester

Other:

Tom recently picked up his second pro victory at Reality Fighting in Plymouth, MA with first round submission victory by arm bar.

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Scott Yokel

Nickname:

Wt: 145 lbs

Ht:5′8″

Style: Muay Thai/Jiu Jitsu, wrestling

Pro MMA Record: 2-0

Style: BJJ, Muay Thai

Affiliations: Team Empire/10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Rochester, NY

Other:

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Justin Zaczek

Nickname: “Venom”

Wt: Welterweight

Ht:

Style: BJJ/Muay Thai

Pro MMA Record: 3-0-0

Style: BJJ, Muay Thai

Affiliations: WNYMMA Buffalo, NY

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