Georges St Pierre
June 6, 2009
Nickname: Rush
Hometown: Quebec, Canada
Date of Birth: 05/19/1981
Height: 5’10 (178cm)
Weight: 169lbs (77kg)
Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
For those who follow mixed martial arts, GSP is a familiar name. It refers to one of the most successful fighters in the history of the game, Georges St Pierre. This MMA fighter has achieved great success in his profetional career spanning less than a decade and has also reached the peak point for a person in a fighting arena. The Canadian practitioner of mixed martial arts is also the world champion. He is considered to be the best mma fighter in the world in the welterweight division.
Matt Serra
June 6, 2009
Nickname: The Terror
Hometown: New York , USA
Date of Birth: 06/02/1974
Height: 5’6 (168cm)
Weight: 155lbs (70kg)
Style: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Martial arts is an art that has various forms, people more often than not relate it to something they know or have heard off. The art is in existence across the globe in the form of karate, judo, kung fu, jiu-jitsu etc. All these forms of martial arts when brought under a common roof or when applied simultaneously the term mixed martial arts came into existence. A name that has become synonymous to fighting and mixed martial arts today is Matt Serra. Based in the US, this fighter has a great story that has brought him in the lime light and made him a success.
Josh Koscheck
June 6, 2009
Nickname: Kos
Hometown: New York, USA
Date of Birth: 11/30/1977
Height: 5’10 (178cm)
Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
Style: Wrestling
Many people consider wrestling and fighting to be the same sport but that is not true. While a wrestler has certain moves not to beat the other person but to ensure that the other person remains under control where as the motive of a fighter is to injure and knock off the opponent. The transition from one sport to another is equally difficult but a remarkable story is that of Josh Koscheck, Even though his fighting career is at a very nascent stage the 29 year old, has made a name for himself and is reputed among the best fighters in the world.
Matt Hughes
June 6, 2009
Nickname: N/A
Hometown: Illinois, USA
Date of Birth: 06/02/1974
Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Style: Submission Wrestling
Every sport has a set of players that come and go while there are some who remain alive in the hearts of the fans as long as the game is remembered. These are the icons of a game, they are called the legends and almost every game or sport has a few chosen ones who get this title. Talking in respect to the sport of mixed martial arts one such legend is Matt Hughes. He is regarded by many as one of the sport’s greatest, Hughes is a several time world champion.
Jon Fitch
June 6, 2009
Nickname: N/A
Hometown: Indiana, USA
Date of Birth: 02/24/1978
Height: 6’0 (183cm)
Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
Style: Wrestling
People might have often read about fairy tales where a person ids able to turn things on their heads with grit, determination and dedication towards the goal. This very thing can also be held true in a real life case and that is of Jonathan Fitch or Jon Fitch. He inclined towards mixed martial arts as a career because of the wealth being accumulated by the best in business. Fitch was always interested in wrestling and the Physical education graduate who also was a part of the university wrestling team took on the captaincy of the team. He often used to interact with other fighters from the field while exercising and following his routines and this also assisted in his choice of careers. Fitch also has professional training in the Brazilian martial art form.
Marcus Davis
June 6, 2009
Nickname: Irish Hand Grenade
Hometown: Bangor, USA
Date of Birth: 8/24/1973
Height: 5’8 (173cm)
Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
Style: Boxing
Marcus Paul Davis or Marcus Davis is popularly known as “The Irish Hand Grenade” among his fans. Earlier he was known as the “Celtic warrior”. A fight made him switch his nickname and he wondered how it would be perceived in Northern Ireland. The mixed martial artist has one goal only and that is to be a part of the Octagon. He never gives up and as his name suggests he comes with a bang in front of his fans with the ultimate aim of winning the Belt. This “Ultimate Fighter Championship “contender is all set to give an impressive performance.
Thiago Alves
June 6, 2009
Nickname: he Pitbull
Hometown: ortaleza, Brazil
Date of Birth: 1983-10-03
Height: 5’10 (175cm)
Weight: 70lbs (78kg)
Style: Muay Thai/ BJJ