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Desmond "M80" Moore - GPG 20 this Saturday night in NJ

4/29/2015

Desmond Moore MMA

At 3-0, Desmond Moore is already a strawweight sensation. Since turning pro last year, Moore has devastated every fighter in front of him, landing perfectly picked punches and flawless, technical takedowns. This Saturday night in Pensauken, NJ, Moore will be taking on Robert Madrid at Global Proving Ground's GPG 20. Moore has yet to see the third round as a professional mixed martial artist.

Global Proving Ground
GPG 20
1444 Route 73, Pensauken, New Jersey 08110
www.GlobalProvingGround.com

FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/dezm80
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dez_m80

Name: Dez Moore
Nickname: M80
Fights out of: Easton, PA
Height: 5'0
Weight Class: 115 (Strawweight)

Gym(s): American Top Team
Head Coach/Coaches: Carmelo Marrero, Alec Morales, Chris Corley
Strength & Conditioning: Brad Piperata
Nutrition: Angie Fenstermaker

Next Opponent: Robert Madrid
Location of Next Fight: Pensauken, NJ for GPG 20

Your Strengths: Always evolving my game
How you see yourself winning: By setting a pace nobody can keep up with

Current Record: 3-0
Sponsors: Lehigh Dental , Parrish Chiropractic Center, Style You Need Print and Apparel, Nxt Level performance, Valleywide Signs and Graphics, Angie's Way Nutrition Consultants, The Muscle Store
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Old school hip hop

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Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella at GPG 20 this Saturday night

4/28/2015

Sean Santella MMA

CFFC veteran, Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella, will be back in the cage Saturday night, this time for Global Proving Ground at GPG 20. Santella is a dynamic fighter with multiple professional titles (view them at http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/f/CC073EF8DCB40A8A/Sean-Santella/). This is one step closer to another title for Shorty Rock. A victory here could lead to a title shot at Global Proving Ground. With the majority of his victories coming via submission, keep a lookout for Santella's crafty jiu-jitsu game.

Global Proving Ground
GPG 20
1444 Route 73, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110
www.GlobalProvingGround.com

FB Fan Page: Sean Shorty Rock Santella
Twitter:shorty_rock125
Instagram: srock125

Name:Sean Santella
Nickname:Shorty Rock
Fights out of: Rockaway, NJ
Height: 5'5
Weight Class: 125lbs

Gym(s): Miller Brothers MMA, Ricardo Almeida BJJ, Nick Catones MMA
Head Coach/Coaches: Brian McLaughlin, Ricardo Almeida, Don Cioffi, Mark Henry and Nick Catone
Strength & Conditioning: Beyond Fitness with Billy Dee Williams
Nutrition: E3 Weight Management

Next Fight: Saturday, May 2nd for GPG 20
Your Strengths: Jiu-Jitsu, heart and my pink hair

Record: 13-5
Sponsors: Beyond fitness, E3 Weight Management, Mr. Sandman Floors, Stroud Cross Fit , Harley Breite Attorney at Law, Cycle Exchange, Ink Gallery, Dead Serious, Proof Clothing
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Johnny Cash

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GPG 20's Alec Hooben - Saturday, May 2nd in Pennsauken NJ

4/27/2015

Alec Hooben MMA

Coming off of a submissions victory at GPG 18, Alec Hooben will be heading into the Global Proving Ground cage this weekend with a 2-1 record, with both wins coming by submission. Hooben's victories are so fast that he hasn't even made it out of the first round as a professional mixed martial artist yet. Hooben's jiu-jitsu has been on display thus far, and he's looking to continue his path to greatness as he takes on Ibrahim Eid this Saturday night!

Global Proving Ground
GPG 20
1444 Route 73, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110
www.GlobalProvingGround.com

Name: Alec Hooben
Fights out of: Pompton Lakes, NJ
Height: 6'1"
Weight Class: 205

Gym(s): Parabolic Performance and Rehab
Coach: Brian McLaughlin
Strength & Conditioning: Angelo Todaro

Next Opponent: Ibrahim Eid
Location of Next Fight: Global Proving Ground 20, Pennsauken, NJ

Record 2-1
Your Strengths: Well rounded and I have a ton of ways to win both standing and on the ground.
How you see yourself winning: I don't know exactly how it'll go down but I expect it to be violent.

Sponsor: Parabolic Performance and Rehab
Favorite Music to work out to: Eminem

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Aga Maciejewski is making her MMA Debut at XCC 20 this Saturday

4/24/2015

Aga Maciejewski MMA

The Queen of MMA, Helen Locura, has an eye for talent. In a male dominated sport, the likes of Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZant have taken the sport to the next level by showcasing the spot that women have. With Locura's vast network of fighters, it's awesome to see her put together such a strong fight card, and to give more women the chance to become the next Rousey. On Saturday night, Locura has pinned together an exciting MMA debut for two female fighters. Aga Maciejewski and Rachel Sakamoto. Maciejewski aka the Polish Experiment, who fights out of Hackensack, NJ, promises to put on a performance and sees herself winning in an exciting fashion.

XCC20
Saturday, April 25th
National Guard Armory - 2700 Southampton Rd. Phila, PA 19154
Doors open at 6:30
www.extremecagedcombat.com

Name: Aga Maciejewski
Nickname: Polish Experiment
Fights out of: Hackensack, NJ

High: 5'9.
Weight:145/150

Gym: All Star
Head Coach: Jamal Patterson
Nutrition: Myself

Next Opponent: Rachel Sakamoto.
Fight Promotion: XCC20 in Philadelphia, PA

Strengths: Cardio and Power.
How do you see yourself winning: Exciting way

Record: MMA Debut
Favorite music to workout to: Dance, trance, techno

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Keith Tharrington - fighting this Saturday night at XCC 20

4/23/2015

Keith KJ Tharrington MMA

KJ Tharrington will be stepping into the XCC cage this Saturday night to take on Jamal Johnson at XCC 20 in Philadelphia, PA. Tharrington has been in some brutal battles worthy of fight of the night including victories over Ricci Bass and Justin Flaharty. In his first advanced amateur rules match, Tharrington will be looking to use his strength as an advantage as he takes on a solid grappler in Johnson. Tharrington will not let Johnson's past victories stop him from looking for a submission of his own. It all goes down at:

XCC20
Saturday, April 25th
National Guard Armory - 2700 Southampton Rd. Phila, PA 19154
Doors open at 6:30
www.extremecagedcombat.com

Twitter: @WeaponxMMA

Name: KJ (Keith) Tharrington
Nickname: Weapon X
Fights out of: Sicklerville, NJ
Height: 5'4
Weight Class: 135lbs

Gym(s): Judo Movement
Head Coach/Coaches: David Osaghae
Strength & Conditioning: David Osaghae

Next Opponent: Jamal Johnson
Location of Next Fight: XCC 20: National Guard Armory 2700 Southampton road Philadelphia, Pa

Your Strengths: Strength and composure
How you see yourself winning: Submission

Current Record: 3-4
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Rap specifically Tsu surf, Joe Budden, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and DMX

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Justin Lesko making his Pro Debut at XCC 20 this Saturday night

4/21/2015

Justin Lesko MMA

This Saturday night, Justin Lesko will leave his amateur career behind and make his professional mixed martial arts debut at XCC 20 in Philadelphia. Lesko, of Revolution Academy, capped off his amateur career with a 3-round unanimous decision, championship victory over John Mosley last May in the XCC cage to win the lightweight title. Lesko will be taking on Phil Rowe.

Twitter: @justinlesko

Name: Justin Lesko
Nickname: The Irish Car Bomb
Fights out of: Levittown, Pa
Height: 6' 1"
Weight Class: 155

Gym(s): Revolution Academy
Head Coach: Anthony Colantuono.
Coaches: Dave Reifsneider, Bryan White, Matt Rizzo, John Swangler
Strength & Conditioning: Mark Tingle
Nutrition: Anthony Colantuono
Management: Anthony Colantuono

Next Opponent: Phil Rowe
Location of Next Fight: National Guard Armory, Northeast Philadelphia for XCC 20

Your Strengths: Beating people up
How you see yourself winning: Car Bomb Smash

Current Record: 0-0 pro, 6-2 amateur
Sponsors: Dead Serious Fight Gear
Favorite Music to Work Out to: A little bit of everything

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Razor Sharp - Matthew Rizzo - XCC 20 this Saturday

4/19/2015

Matt Rizzo MMA

Matthew Rizzo - Photo from Sherdog.com

Matthew "Razor Sharp" Rizzo is making his return to the XCC cage this Saturday night at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia. At 8-2, Rizzo is a standout star. A high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Rizzo has submitted nearly every opponent that has stood in his way. An XCC and ROC champion, Rizzo has risen to the top and plans to stay there. He'll be taking on Jake Grigson.

XCC20
Saturday, April 25th
National Guard Armory - 2700 Southampton Rd. Phila, PA 19154
Doors open at 6:30
www.extremecagedcombat.com

Name: Matthew Rizzo
Facebook Fan Page: Matt "Razor Sharp" Rizzo
Nick Name: Razor Sharp
Fights out of: Levittown, PA
Height: 5'8
Weight: 125

Gym: Revolution Academy
Head Coach: Anthony Colantuono
Coaches: David Reifsneider Greyson Reilly
Nutrition: Anthony Colantuono

Management: Anthony Colantuono
Next opponent: Jake Grigson at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia for Xtreme Cage Combat

Strengths: I am Brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestler and Muay Thai fighter.
How you see yourself winning: I see myself winning in the first round with submission.

Record: 8-2
Sponsors: Dead Serious Fight Gear, FLP, Primal Nutrition, Ocean View Window Cleaning, A&M Auto Cosmetics, Nac, Defense Soap
Walk out music: Razor Sharp by Dj Direckt & Abstract

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Morning workout with Rob Sullivan leading into Shogun Fights

4/18/2015

In a video produced exclusively for 410Fightland.com, street filmer, Connor Sneed, followed professional mixed martial artist, Rob Sullivan, to his Strength and Conditioning gym, Art & Strength, for an interview with his S&C coach, Dan Cenidoza. The cameras rolled as Sullivan prepared for his upcoming fight for Shogun Fights 12, during an open workout.

Art & Strength: www.artandstrength.com
Connor Sneed Fighter Films in conjunction with 410Fightland.com: Fight Sneeds
Music by Vinny Vegas: www.vinnyvegasmusic.com
Fight Paper: https://www.fightpaper.co/robsullivan

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Greg and Connor have teamed up to start producing short videos on local Mixed Martial Artists as they prepare for upcoming battle! Keep at look out for our YouTube Page for more videos to come!

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Kevin Chung to fight this Saturday night at Shogun Fights 12

4/16/2015

Kevin Chung

Photo Credit: Felix Falcon with mmainva.com

An exciting and dynamic fighter out of Kaizen MMA, Kevin Chung will be making his first appearance at Shogun Fights this Saturday night at the Royal Farms Arena. After a stellar amateur career, Chung stepped it up a notch by turning pro last February and kicked off his debut with a win over Ramon Willis. As a purple belt under Leo Dalla, Chung has a solid ground game and is known for his excellent takedowns mixed with an unorthodox style of striking. His nickname "Oldboy" stems from the South Korean film released in 2003

Shogun Fights 12
Saturday April 18th
Royal Farms Arena
Doors open at 6pm

FB Fan Page: oldboykev
Twitter: @oldboykev
Instagram: @oldboykev

Name: Kevin Chung
Nickname: “Oldboy”
Fights out of: Fairfax, Virginia
Height: 5’7
Weight Class: 135

Gym(s): Kaizen MMA
Head Coach/Coaches: Nima Mazhari, Toney Waldecker
Management: Nima Mazhari

Next Opponent: Josh Trainer
Location of Next Fight: Baltimore, Maryland with Shogun Fights

Your Strengths: I don’t quit
How you see yourself winning: Submission or KO

Current Record: 1-0 pro 5-1 ammy
Sponsors: Sung & Hwang LLP, United National Bankcard Services, TYSONS CORNER COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY, Iron Age: Asian Grill, Prinstar LLC
Favorite Music to Work Out to: 90’s rap

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Francisco Isata - Shogun Fights 12 this Saturday night in Baltimore, MD

4/16/2015

Cisco MMA and Nick Ehrlich

Nick Ehrlich and Francisco Isata - photo credit: http://mme.phanfare.com Mullen Media Enterprises

Francisco Isata will be back in his comfort zone when he fights on Saturday night for Shogun Fights 12 at the Royal Farms Arena. Isata made his pro debut at Shogun Fights 9 in 2013 where he beat Ahmet Kayretli by first round armbar. He came back to Shogun Fights for their next installment last June and picked up another armbar victory. After another Shogun Fights victory last November, Francisco Isata is now 3-0 inside the Shogun Fights cage. With a solid jiu-jitsu game, and excellent cardio, Isata has won quick fights and also has gone the distance. What we've learned is that Isata is now very comfortable inside that cage which could be a scary thing for his opponent, Mahmoud Rashid.

Shogun Fights 12
Saturday, April 18th
Royal Farms Arena
Doors open at 6PM

FB Fan Page: Cisco_mma
Twitter: @cisco_mma
IG: @cisco_mma

Name: Francisco Isata
Nickname: Cisco
Fights out of: Rockville MD & Sterling VA
Height: 5'9
Weight Class:145

Gym(s): TeamBlackPrint, DiscipleMMA
Head Coach/Coaches: Scott Howard, Jake Tran, David Reeves
Strength & Conditioning: BSP & Eckenrode gym
Nutrition: BSP
Management: Sucker Punch

Next Opponent: Mahmoud Rashid
Location of Next Fight: Baltimore MD, Shogun Fights 12

Your Strengths: Well rounded
How you see yourself winning: Sub

Current Record: 4-2
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Trap Music

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