- Mike Constantino (MMA trainer)
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Mike Constantino Personal Information Name Michael Vincent Constantino Date of Birth February 22, 1976, (age 35) Place of Birth Clifton, NJ, United States Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Career Information Industry Mixed Martial Arts Occupation Owner
Trainer
ManagerFounded Ama Fight Club Founder(s) Mike Constantino Est. 2004 Location Whippany, New Jersey
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Notable Fighters Prominent Fighters Jim Miller (fighter)
Dan Miller (fighter)
Charlie Brenneman
Amanda Nunes
Mike Massenzio
Ricardo Romero (fighter)
Adlan Amagov
Rafaello Oliveira
Andy Main
Jamie Varner
Scott Fairlamb
Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella
Billy Dee WilliamsLinks Website http://www.AmaFightClub.com
http://www.MVCManagement.comMike Constantino is a mixed martial arts trainer, who operates the AMA Fight Club in Whippany, NJ and Pompton Lakes, NJ. He is the CEO of MVC Sports Management representing over 50 of the World's best Mixed Martial Arts & UFC fighters,[1] including Charlie Brenneman,[2] Ricardo Romero, Rafaello Oliveira, Andy Main, and brothers Jim Miller & Dan Miller.[3] Constantino is also the Vice - President of Premier Martial Arts.
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History
In 2004, Constantino[4] founded his own martial art school, American Martial Arts, a premier mixed martial arts training center offering classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Cardio Kickboxing. Two years later, Constantino’s American Martial Arts officially became the well-known MMA school, AMA Fight Club.
Prior to opening AMA in 2004, Mike was a Bodyguard for State Of The Art Security Agency (SASA) & a Tactical Instructor at ITC which is an International training camp that multiple law enforcement agencies sent their personnel to get trained in hand to hand combat as well as tactical shooting. As a bodyguard Constantino got to work with many famous celebrities including being the detail leader for the 45th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2003.
In 2006, Michael Constantino[5] formed MVC Sports Management, which focuses on management of mixed martial arts competitors, models & boxers. Constantino has signed numerous successful fighters who currently compete in the UFC ( Ultimate Fighting Championship ).
News
In 2011 Mike Constantino[6] opened his second AMA Fight Club gym in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
On April 22, 2011, Constantino joined alongside Chris Sblendoria as Vice President to host the UCC,[7] New Jersey’s professional Mixed Martial Arts event at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, NJ.[8]
On June 4, 2011 UFC President Dana White announced after Clay Guida's win over Anthony Petis that Jim Miller from AMA Fight Club is next in line for the UFC Lightweight Title Shot.[9]
On June 5, 2011, Mike Constantino[10] signed Mike Massenzio[11] to MVC Sports management for UFC 131 against Krzysztof Soszyński.[12]
Notable fighters
Amanda Nunes - Strikeforce Welterweight fighter[13]
Mike Massenzio - UFC Light Heavyweight fighter[14]
Adlan Amagov - Strikeforce Light Heavyweight fighter[15]
Dan Miller - UFC middleweight fighter[16]
Jim Miller - UFC lightweight fighter[17]
Charlie Brenneman - UFC welterweight fighter[18]
Ricardo Romero - UFC light heavyweight fighter[19]
Rafaello Oliveira - UFC veteran, lightweight fighter[20]
Andy Main - The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck alum[21]
Brian McLaughlin - The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Miralum and former
North American Grappling Association champion[22]
Jamie Varner - Former WEC Lightweight Champion[23]
Sean "Short Rock" Santella - Flyweight Champion - Ring of Combat[24]
References
- ^ http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blogs/bjpenncom-exclusive-interview-1
- ^ http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11455629?lang=en_US
- ^ http://www.ufc.com/news/Dan-Miller-Hungrier-Than-Ever?changeRegion=21
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/MMA/post/_/id/2304/guidas-win-secures-top-spot-for-miller
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9-SsNOIMeM
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/interviews/13-Questions-for-Mike-Constantino-31698
- ^ http://thegarv.com/UCC-4-Supremacy-Complete-Results.html
- ^ http://www.mmaonline.com/headlines/ucc-4-supremacy-official-press-release/
- ^ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/6/5/2207716/dana-white-jim-miller-next-in-line-for-ufc-lightweight-title-shot
- ^ http://www.mmaedition.com/mmajunkie-com-radio-ufc-118-recap-with-ama-fight-clubs-mike-constantino/
- ^ http://thegarv.com/Mike-Massenzio-Back-in-the-UFC.html
- ^ http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Mike-Massenzio
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Amanda-Nunes-31496
- ^ http://mmaweekly.com/mike-massenzio-returns-to-the-ufc-to-face-krzysztof-soszynski-at-ufc-131
- ^ http://www.uccfights.com/archives/1334
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/17789/mmajunkie-com-radio-dan-miller-jim-miller-mike-constantino-fight-museum-director.mma
- ^ http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4420784
- ^ http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11455629
- ^ http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8002488
- ^ http://www.mmafighting.com/tag/Rafaello+Oliveira/
- ^ http://www.mmalinker.com/forum/ultimate-fighter/meet-tuf-12-s-andy-main-t71930.html
- ^ http://mmaweekly.com/best-of-the-east-ama-fight-club-team-profile-2
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/20480/mmajunkie-com-radio-ufc-118-recap-with-ama-fight-clubs-mike-constantino.mma
- ^ http://www.renovationexperts.com/images/Siding-gray.jpg
External links
Professional mixed martial arts training associations USA Alliance MMA · AMA Fight Club · AMC Pankration · American Kickboxing Academy · American Top Team · Arizona Combat Sports · Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy · DeathClutch · Elite Performance · Finney's HIT Squad · Grudge Training Center · H.I.T. Squad · The HardCore Gym · Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts · Kings MMA · KDojo MMA · Lion's Den · Miletich Fighting Systems · Minnesota Martial Arts Academy · The Pit · Roufusport · Team Hammer House · Team Lloyd Irvin · Team Punishment · Team Quest · Team Sityodtong · Wand Fight Team · Xtreme CoutureBrazil Black House · Brazilian Top Team · Chute Boxe Academy · Fight Training Academy · Gracie Barra Combat Team · Gracie Humaitá · Nova União · Universidade da lutaJapan Canada Europe Golden Glory · London Shootfighters · Mike's Gym · Red Devil Sport Club · Team Kaobon · Team Rough House · Vos Gym · Wolfslair MMA AcademyAustralia Elite Fight GymRussia Categories:- 1976 births
- Living people
- Mixed martial arts trainers
- Mixed martial artists from New Jersey
- American people of Italian descent
- People from Morris County, New Jersey
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