JEFF “BIG FROG” CURRAN
Fighter Info
| PRIDE | STRIKEFORCE | WEC | UFC |
Jeff Curran is an MMA icon who has fought all over the world. With fights in Pride, the UFC, and the WEC, “Big Frog” is an experienced fighter and coach who is highly regarded throughout the MMA and grappling communities. Currently back in the UFC bantamweight division, Jeff has designs on adding to his championship resume.
Quick Stats
Born: Sep 2, 1977 | Crystal Lake, IL
Weight Class: 135lbs-145lbs.
Good Striker, BJJ Black Belt, Well Rounded
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PATRICK “PADDY MIKE” CURRAN
Fighter Info
| Featured on “TapOut” show | Winner of Season 2 Bellator Lightweight Tournament | Winner of the Summer Series Bellator Featherweight Tournament |
Cousin to MMA legend Jeff Curran, big things are expected out of Patrick Curran because of his bloodline. Patrick will need to work hard to fill his cousin’s shoes, but he has never backed down from a challenge, and doesn’t plan to now. Featured on the Versus Network’s “TapouT” show, season 2, Patrick has a big, bright future in front of him.
Quick Stats
Born: Jan 27, 1988 | Crystal Lake, IL
Weight Class: 155lbs.
Good Striker, Good Ground Game
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BART “BARTIMUS” PALASZEWSKI
Fighter Info
| IFL Champion | WEC | UFC Contender |
Emigrating from Poland with his family in search of a better life, Palaszewski was unsure about what he wanted to do. He trained some, worked as a photographer and graphic designer, and held other computer-related jobs, but “Bartimus” was looking for something more. After getting beat up at school, he sought out the training of Jeff Curran, and as they say, the rest is history. A heavy-handed striker and former IFL champion, Bart is looking to impact the lightweight division in the WEC, and take the gold.
Quick Stats
Born: May 30, 1983 | Warsaw, Poland
Weight Class: 155lbs.
Good Striker, Powerful Hands
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JENS “LIL EVIL” PULVER
Fighter Info
| WEC, UFC Champion |
Jens Pulver is a 3-time UFC champion, and an MMA legend. Anyone who knows anything about the sport knows about Jens. For the majority of his career, the “Godfather of the lightweight division” has had to fight up in weight, as Pulver single-handedly put the 155 lbs. weight class on the map. Now fighting at his natural weight (145 lbs.), he is competing in the WEC, and is looking to grab yet another world championship belt.
Quick Stats
Born: Dec 6, 1974 | Sunnyside, WA
Weight Class: 145lbs.
Good Striker, Strong Left Hand, Good Wrestler
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FELICE “LIL BULLDOG” HERRIG
Fighter Info
| XFO | Bellator | XFC
Felice appeared on Fight Girls in 2007 on the Oxygen Channel and won her fight in Thailand against a champion Thai fighter. Now focusing on MMA she has become one of the most recognizable female fighters in the sport. Training out of Chicago out of Team Curran, Felice is becoming a well rounded fighter.
Quick Stats
Born: Sept 18, 1984 | Chicago, IL
Weight Class: 115lbs-120lbs
Muay Thai, Grappling
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MACKENS “DA MENACE” SEMERZIER
Fighter Info
| WEC | UFC |
Semerzier begin boxing as a Marine and then through a Marine Corps Martial Arts program, he learned other elements of the MMA game, which he would supplement with training at civilian gyms, most notably Linxx Academy in Virginia Beach, where he still trains and coaches. Semerzier stunned Wagnney Fabiano in his WEC debut at WEC 43, submitting the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace in the first round. The submission win earned Upset of the Year honors for 2009 from Sherdog.
Quick Stats
Born: Nov 30, 1980 | Miami, Florida
Weight Class: 145lbs
Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ
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MIKE COREY
Fighter Info
| IFL | Bellator |
This submission specialist is a veteran of the IFL. A wrestler in high school, Corey got into the sport of MMA simply because he was a huge fan growing up, and wanted to get his piece of the action. After high school, Mike joined the Marines and was stationed in California, where he officially started his MMA training. He started off with grappling, which was a natural transition given his wrestling history, and won several Grapplers Quest tournaments. Since then, Mike has begun to carve his path to MMA glory, and he’s not going to let anything stop him from reaching the top.
Quick Stats
Born: Mar 8, 1984 | O’Fallon, MO
Weight Class: 155lbs.
Strong Wrestler, Good Ground Game
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VINCE RAMOS
FIGHTER INFO
| XFO |
Vince is a great prospect in MMA with a very solid wrestling background. After being recruited by national powerhouses Arizona State University, Nebraska University, Indiana University, Old Dominion, and the University of Illinois, Vince commit to the scholarship from the Indiana Hoosiers. With a notable win over Strikeforce veteran Greg Wilson, Vince has put together a record of 7-0 as an amateur 3-0 as a pro.
QUICK STATS
Born: July 1, 1989 | Hossman Estates, IL
Weight Class: 135lbs-145lbs.
Wrestling, Boxing
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ERIC KRIEGERMEIER
Fighter Info
| Bellator |
This Chicago born fighter was raised in rich wrestling tradition of the midwest. Relocating to Atlanta in 2007 where he earned his purple belt in BJJ under Junior & Raphael Assuncao. Eric fancies himself a Takedown Artist with Heavy Hands with Steel Jaw. As an Amateur he went undefeated and continues this trend in his Professional Career. Always hungry for a fight Eric plans to make his own waves.
Quick Stats
Born: Mar 8, 1984 | Chicago, IL
Weight Class: 155lbs.
Powerful Hands, Good Ground Game
Record:
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