Posts tagged Ryan Ciotoli
Pat “Awesomely Awesome” Audinwood Signs With the UFC
Jul 9th
Pat “Awesomely Awesome” Audinwood signed a four fight contract with the UFC today according to sources close to Team Bombsquad. Talks are currently underway for him to debut against Aaron Riley at UFC 119 in Indianapolis. Audinwood, an undefeated lightweight fighter from Elmira Heights, New York currently holds a professional record of 9-0-1. He is the cousin of WEC veteran John Franchi. Pat joins an ever growing list of Bombsquad fighters that have fought in the UFC and other major promotions including Jon Jones, Mike Massenzio and Kevin Jordan (UFC), Anthony Leone and John Franchi (WEC), Pat Bennett (Bellator and Strikeforce), and Colin Schrader, Mike Geurin and Tom Gallichio (M-1). Team Bombsquad, headed by Ryan Ciotoli, is increasingly known for producing top level fighters while situated in one of the few states that have yet to sanction the sport of mixed martial arts. As a result of Audinwood’s and others success, the BombSquad will be moving their camp to Ithaca NY where they are set to open a 20,000 sq ft state of the art MMA training center by the end of the summer.
For an interesting look into the life of Pat Audinwood and his cousin John Franchi, be sure to check out Episode 2 of Mac’s MMA’s Bombsquad documentary series at www.macsmma.com.
Pat Bennett and Tom Gallicchio Prevail at M-1 Selection in Atlantic City
Jun 27th
t Bennett and Tom Gallichio from the Bombsquad both won their fights last night at M-1 Selection in Atlantic City. According to Bombsquad owner and head trainer Ryan Ciotoli, Tom won a split decision against Reggie Pena from Tampa (born in the Bronx), and Big Pat Bennett took all of 37 seconds to dispatch Nick Smiley from Georgia by way of TKO from strikes. Bombsquad guys continue to have impressive results in the local and big events. They’re doing something right in Cortland, New York. Congratulations guys!
New York Fighters Sweep at M-1 Global This Weekend in Atlantic City
Apr 4th
New York fighters had a great showing at the M-1 Global event in Atlantic City this past weekend. Colin Schrader won by guillotine in 30 seconds of first round; John Salgado won a split decision; Mike Geurin won by tko referee stoppage; Pat Audinwood won by unanimous decision and Lennox Chance finished his opponent wins by RNC in the first round. Unfortunately, Mike winters opponent pulled out of fight. Great job guys!
Jon Jones Takes Another Step Closer With Win
Mar 30th
Jon “Bones” Jones took another step closer to his goal of being the light heavyweight champion after overwhelming a quality opponent in Brandon Vera. Jones dominated Vera the entire fight, despite taking an illegal up-kick to the jaw early in contest. After controlling him on the ground, Jon threw a vicious elbow that caught Vera just under his eye and ended the fight shortly thereafter. Jon’s relatively easy dismantling of a very skilled and talented fighter in Vera likely puts him two fights away from a title shot. Congrats to both Jon and Ryan Ciotoli of the Bombsquad. A great day for those guys and for New York mma!
Another Big Weekend for NY Fighters
Mar 17th
Once again, New York mma fighters will be entering cages and rings across the country this weekend. The UFC’s rising star, Jon Jones, will be taking on Brandon Vera for a much anticipated battle at Fight Night Versus in Colorado. Icon of the sport, Renzo Gracie, will have two of his fighters appearing at UCC 1 Merciless at the Jersey City Armory: Dave Branch and John Cholish. Also on the UCC 1 card are Bombsquad fighters Kenny Foster, Colin Schrader Eric Henry and, in the main event Ryan Contaldi. Finally, Joshua Key, who hails from the Bronx but fights with AMA out of New Jersey, will be taking on Hitalo Michado in a lightweight battle. UCC should be a great event -check it out! And go New York!
New Yorkers Split at Combat Zone 32
Mar 6th
Combat Zone 32 in Salem, New Hampshire was held last night with two New Yorkers, Mike Winters (Webster) and Jason Earl (Marietta) competing. According to Ryan Ciotoli, head trainer for the Bombsquad, Mike Winters won his fight against Keaton Van Thoff of Team Tuff by way of tko; while Jason Earl succumbed to an arm bar in his battle against Taylor Trahan from Team Kaze.
