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Lex Ludlow fighting for the XCC Middleweight Title

2/17/2016

Lex Ludlow XCC MMA

Photo courtesy of Xtreme Caged Combat

On Friday night at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA, Lex Ludlow will be making his entrance to the Xtreme Caged Combat battleground; this time for the XCC middleweight title. As a former title challenger, Ludlow has got his eye on the strap and is confident that he will earn it this time. When asked how he sees himself winning, Ludlow responds, "I plan on doing what I do. If I want to stand and trade, I'll stand in trade. If I want to take him down, I'll take him down. If I see a finish, I'll finish him. If I just want to punish him, I'll punish him. This is my moment. I won't waste it again." He will need this confidence as he takes on an elite Brazilian JIu-Jitsu expert in Jim Rendeiro. Ludlow, however, is an elite grappler in his own right. On a two fight win streak, Ludlow easily took his last two opponents down, at will, to earn unanimous decision victories. His grueling wrestling and brutal pressure makes Ludlow a tough opponent to deal with. We are going to see a tight match-up between two excellent grapplers, and only one will earn title.

XCC 23 - Sponsored by The U.S. ARMY
February 19th at 6:30
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
http://www.xtremecagedcombat.com

FB Fan Page: Lex Ludlow
Twitter: OhSoGorgeous555

Name:Lex Ludlow
Nickname: The T-Rex
Fights out of: Horsham, PA
Height: 5'11
Weight Class: 185

Gym: Revolution Academy
Head Coach/Coaches: Anthony Colantuono
Strength & Conditioning: Anthony Colantuono
Nutrition: Anthony Colantuono
Management: Anthony Colantuono

Next Opponent: Jim Rendeiro
Location of Next Fight: XCC 23

Your Strengths: Wrestling
How you see yourself winning: I plan on doing what I do. If I want to stand and trade, I'll stand in trade. If I want to take him down, I'll take him down. If I see a finish, I'll finish him. If I just want to punish him, I'll punish him. This is my moment. I won't waste it again.

Current Record: 4-2
Sponsors: Levittown Carpeting Favorite
Music to Work Out to: Inspirational music

Greg Lew Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Byron "Ali Armz" McIntosh - to fight at XCC 23 this Friday

2/16/2016

Byron McIntosh Ali Armz MMA

Byron McIntosh, better known as Ali Armz, will be stepping back into the cage this Friday night in Philadelphia, PA for XCC23 at the National Guard Armory. As an American Top Team fighter, Ali Armz has some serious training partners including fan favorites Kris Gratalo, Mickey Gall, Ronnie Lavigne and LJ Reboli. With coaches including UFC veteran, Carmelo Marerro, and David Adiv, McIntosh has been sharpening and refining his skills since his last fight. He will be looking to utilize his striking and jiu-jitsu as his takes on Hakief Phillips.

XCC 23 - Sponsored by The U.S. ARMY
February 19t at 6:30
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
http://www.xtremecagedcombat.com

Name:Byron McIntosh
Nickname:Ali Armz
Twitter: @ALIARMZ

Fights out of: Bethlehem PA
Height:5'9"
Weight Class:155

Gym(s): American Top Team
Head Coach/Coaches: Carmelo Marrero, Kris Gratalo, David Adiv
Nutrition: Ann Elliott

Next Opponent: Hakief Phillips
Location of Next Fight: Philadelphia for XCC 23

Your Strengths: Striking / Jiu-jitsu
How you see yourself winning the fight: TKO
Sponsors: B&J's ChopShop, Rebel Hippies
Favorite Music to Work Out to: James Brown

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Erykka Brletich - MMA Debut at XCC23

2/15/2016

PictureErykka Brletich MMA

On Friday, February 19th, Unrivaled Athletics fighter, Erykka Brletich, will be making her mixed martial arts debut at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia for Xtreme Caged Combat's XCC 23. She will be taking on Amanda Kramny, who is coming off of a unanimous decision victory over Quinn Councilor at XCC 22 last November. Training at Unrivaled Athletics, Brletich trains with UFC and Bellator veterans including Dustin Pague and Darrell Horcher. Adding Aaron Bicking and Manny Rose to the line-up, Brletich is in shape and ready to step into the cage.

XCC 23 - Sponsored by The U.S. ARMY
February 19t at 6:30
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
http://www.xtremecagedcombat.com

Name: Erykka Brletich
Fights out of: Carlisle, Pa

Height: 5'4"
Weight Class: 125

Gym(s): Unrivaled Athletics
Head Coach/Coaches: Aaron Bicking, Darrell Horcher, Manny Rose
Strength & Conditioning: same as above
Nutrition: Aaron Bicking

Next Opponent: Amanda Kramny
Location of Next Fight: XCC, National Guard Armory in Philly

Current Record: 0-0
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Rock

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LJ Reboli - XCC 22

11/12/2015

LJ Reboli MMA

LJ Reboli has been seen on the local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu circuit and is now making his transition to mixed martial arts as he joins Xtreme Caged Combat to take on Trent Stump tomorrow night in Philadelphia, PA. Reboli will be looking to KO or submit Stump and not leave it to the hands of the judges. This is a reminder that comes from Stumps last fight, where he defeated Reboli's teammate in a close decision victory last August at XCC 21. Reboli has been training with Gracie NJ and ATT to prepare with training partners like Mickey Gall, Kris Gratalo and Rich Patishnock as well as coaches David Adiv, Carmelo Marrero and Billy Dee Williams.

XCC 22
Fri, Nov 13
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd. - Philadelphia, PA

Name: LJ Reboli
Heigh: 6'2"
Weight: 160 lbs
Fight out of: Lebanon, NJ

Coaches: David Adiv, Carmelo Marrero, Billy Dee Williams.
Strength and Conditioning: Billy Dee has put me on a new level, working my strength and conditioning with him at Beyond Fitness

How you see yourself winning: I am going to look for the finish, either by KO or submission, but I don't want this fight to go to the judges. I also have been doing this camp with other fighters that are fighting around the same time I am, like Mickey Gall, Kris Gratalo, and Rich Patishnock. They all pushed me in different ways and i am very exited to go to battle with brothers.

Next Opponent: Trent Stump, he beat one of my teammates in his last fight so I am looking to get that one back for our team

Favorite Music to workout to: I like to listen to mostly upbeat music. Something that will get me pumped up for my workout. Whether it's rap, rock, or county it doesn't really matter. I just like to hear a good song with a good beat to get me going.

Greg Lew Brazilian JIu Jitsu

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Trent Stump - XCC 22

11/12/2015

Trent Stump MMA

After making a successful MMA debut at XCC21 last August, Trent Stump is back to fight, once again, inside the cage at Xtreme Caged Combat 22. Now, standing at 1-0, Stump is looking to remain undefeated as he takes on LJ Reboli tomorrow night at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia. A Reality Martial Arts / Team Balance fighter, Stump has a plethora of talent inside the gym to train with including coaches and training partners Chuck Glass, Ricardo Migliarese and Aaron Meisner. Stump plans to finish this fight, standing or submission.

XCC 22
Friday, Nov. 13th
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd - Philadelphia

Name: Trent Stump
Fights out of: Allentown, PA
Height: 5'8"
Weight Class: 155

Gym(s): Balance Studios, Reality Martial Arts
Head Coach/Coaches: Chuck Glass, Ricardo Migliarese, Aaron Meisner
Strength & Conditioning: Chuck Glass

Next Opponent: LJ Reboli
Location of Next Fight: XCC 22 - National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA
How you see yourself winning: I plan to win by finish. The openings my opponent provides during the fight will determine if it's by KO or submission.
Current Record: 1-0
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Rap, Rock

Greg Lew BJJ

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William Dill - XCC 22

11/11/2015

William Dill MMA

Photo Credit: KAMera Designs https://www.facebook.com/KAMeraDesigns/?fref=ts

Martinez BJJ fighter, William Dill, will be heading back to Xtreme Caged Combat this Friday for XCC 22. With a first round TKO victory in his MMA debut, we know he can take the fight standing. He doesn't lack cardio either, going the distance twice in his four fights. Dill will be looking for a knockout this time around as he takes on Wally Hess.

XCC 22
Friday, Nov. 13th
National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA

FB Fan Page: Team Dill
Name: William Dill
Fights out of: Philadelphia, PA
Height: 5'7
Weight Class:155

Gym(s): Martinez BJJ
Head Coach/Coaches: Will Martinez
Nutrition: Management: Jerry Bradley
Next Opponent: Wally Hess
Location of Next Fight: XCC 22 in Philadelphia, PA

Current Record: 2-2
Your Strengths: Everywhere
How you see yourself winning: Knockout

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The Mighty Quinn Councilor - making her MMA debut at XCC 22

11/11/2015

Quinn Councilor MMA

Pure Mixed Martial Art's fighter, Quinn Councilor, will be making her MMA debut this Friday night at Xtreme Caged Combat for XCC22. Led by the Main Brothers, Andy (TUF Veteran) and Mike, Councilor has been an active competitor in the local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene. She will be looking to take this fight to the ground where she can pick up a submission victory. Other coaches and training partners include Craig Hannigan and Melvis Figueroa. She will be taking on Amanda Kramny.

XCC22
November 13
Natinoal Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd
Philadelphia, PA

Name: Quinn Councilor
Nickname: The Mighty Quinn
Fights out of: Denville, NJ
Height: 5'6"
Weight Class: 125

Gym(s): Pure MMA
Head Coaches: Andy Main and Mike Main
Coaches: Melvis Figueroa and Craig Hannigan

Next Opponent: Amanda Kramny
Location of Next Fight: Philly XCC 22

Your Strengths: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How you see yourself winning: By submission

Current Record: 0-0
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Anything upbeat

Greg Lew BJJ

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Tim Dooling at XCC 22

11/10/2015

Tim Dooling MMA

Dante Rivera BJJ professional mixed martial artist, Tim Dooling, will be making his highly anticipated return to the cage this Friday night at XCC 22 in Philadelphia. He will be taking on Melvis Figueroa, a tough opponent who has been fighting since 2007. Dooling, a very quick 145er will be looking to use his speed and pressure to finish the fight early. He holds a first round TKO victory (ref stoppage due to strikes) from earlier this year over another tough opponent in Darnell Murphy.

XCC 22 - November 13th
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd
Phildadelphia, PA

FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/DoolingIsNinja/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaguardooling

Name:Tim Dooling
Nickname:Jaguar
Fights out of: Trenton, NJ
Height:5'10"
Weight Class:145

Gym(s): Dante Rivera BJJ
Head Coach/Coaches: Dante Rivera
Strength & Conditioning: Rich Dupell (Miraculous Crossfit)
Nutrition: Amanda Kramny
Management: Hani Darwish (EFC)

Next Opponent: Melvis Figueroa
Location of Next Fight: National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, XCC 22

Your Strengths: Speed, Cardio, Pressure, Heart
How you see yourself winning: 1st round TKO

Current Record: 1-2
Sponsors: Miraculous Crossfit, Syntha-Bag, CKO Yardley, Title Boxing Club Princeton
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Coheed and Cambria, Eminem

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Jack Hartenstine - XCC 22 Featherweight Title Fight

11/9/2015

Jack Hartenstine MMA

In a highly anticipated featherweight title fight, Jack "The Reaper" Hartenstine will be step foot, once again, inside the XCC cage. An XCC veteran, Hartenstine is coming off of a submission victory, via triangle choke, just last August at XCC 21 over William Elliott to earn him a title fight. At 5-1, The Reaper has been on a serious tear. A Reality Martial Arts / Team Balance fighter, Hartenstine has a slew of training partners helping him prepare for the title. Hartenstine has never taken an easy fight. The last three opponents he has beaten have only one loss on their record; Jack Hartenstine.

XCC 22
November 13th 2015
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd.
Phildelphia, PA

Name: Jack Hartenstine
Nickname: The Reaper
Current Record: 5-1

Fights out of: Coopersburg, PA
Height: 5'7
Weight Class:145

Gym(s): Reality Martial Arts/Team Balance
Head Coach/Coaches: Chuck Glass, Ricardo Migliarese

Next Opponent: Keith Tharrington
Location of Next Fight: National Guard Armory, Xtreme Caged Combat

Your Strengths: constant grind, will to win.
How you see yourself winning: Wherever the fight is taken

Greg Lew MMA

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Kris Gratalo - Pro debut at XCC 22

11/5/2015

Kris Gratalo MMA

Kris "The Badger" Gratalo will be making his highly anticipated professional MMA debut on Friday, November 13th in Phildaelphia, PA for Xtreme Caged Combat. After a stellar amateur career (7-2), Gratalo is ready to step it up in competition. After multiple opponents backing out, Gratalo is finally getting a chance to showcase his skills once again. Fighting in a tough circuit where everyone knows his talents, getting a fight is no easy task for The Badger. If you've seen him go to war, you know what I mean. Gratalo's cardio is ever lasting and his style is very tricky to deal with. Gratalo has solid grappling and immense punching power. This should be an exciting fight.

XCC22
National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Rd.
Philadelphia, PA

FB Fan Page: Kris "The Badger" Gratalo
Twitter: N/A

Name: Kris Gratalo
Nickname: The Badger
Fights out of: Allentown, PA
Height: 6'1
Weight Class: 185

Gym(s): American Top Team ABE/ Hammer Training and Fitness/ Gracie Academy New Jersey
Head Coach/Coaches: Carmelo Marrero, Rodney Guignet, Chris Corley, David Adiv
Strength & Conditioning: Badger Personal Fitness
Nutrition: Badger Personal Fitness
Management: Self Managed

Next Opponent: Stephfond Ewins
Location of Next Fight: Philadelphia Armory for XCC 22

Your Strengths: Unorthodox
How you see yourself winning: Whatever it takes.

Current Record: Pro Debut
Sponsors: Vinces Pizza Pittston, House of Ink, B & J's Chop Shop, Sand Castle Day Care
Favorite Music to Work Out to: Rock, Rap, House, EDM

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