John Decyk

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height=6 ft 1
weight=243 lb
nationality=flagicon|United States American
nickname=Jam Man
birthdate=birth date and age|year=1985|month=06|day=19
died=
fightingfrom=Mercersburg, PA, U.S.
hometown=Brooklyn, NY, United States
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fightstyle=Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
wins=57
losses=5
draws=2
nocontest=0
ko=41
submissions=16|

John "The Jam Man" Decyk, (born June 19th 1985, is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Starting at the age of 12 John was a student of the arts until an accident rendered him near paralysis at the age of 16. Six months in rehab and intense training led him to the function of his right leg again and by this time he had started fighting almost every other week, leading to his record at his age.

Biography

John is a member of the Decyk Family dating back to the time of the Cossacks. He is the son of William and Karen Decyk and has an older brother named William and an older sister named Heather and a younger sister named Brittany. He has been an MMA Fighter for over 6 years. He holds a record of 57/5/2 and is currently a 4 time National Heavyweight Champion, 1 time National Light Heavyweight Champion and a Former United States National Champion. The Jam Man has fought against MMA Fighters on the east coast and to date is passing his knowledge onto new fighters. John has also began training in pro wrestling but never finished. So now he refs in his spare time.

Injury

When John was 16 and living in Brooklyn it was due to a street fight that led to a 4 inch blade being placed into the Ligament of the right knee. After receiving a minor surgery to repair the injury John along with his Trainer Micahel Wright and mentor Royce Gracie began a six month journey to be able to walk again. After ten hours per day six days a week in the gym to rebuild the lost muscle he was finely cleared to be able to start his MMA Career.

Professional Wrestling

When John was 17 he began his professional wrestling training at the House of Pain aka Superior Pro Wrestling Training School based out of Hagerstown Maryland. www.nwlwrestling.com While there him and instructor John Rambo had a falling out which resulted in him leaving the school, and pro wrestling. While he never finished his training, every once in awhile he'll do some ref work for the House of Pain.

Quotes

*"Never in my life have I been pushed to such an extent that even my fingernails hurt!"(NOMAA in 2005 after the John Decyk vs Jeffery Davies Fight)

*"Tito Ortiz told us to always prepare for the worst when you get ready for a fight because then the Best almost always happens."(Interview with NBC in 2006)

Personal life

In his Personal Life John is a Volunteer Firefighter.

Championships and accomplishments

* NOMAA Heavyweight Champion (3)
* Trump Plaza Night Of Champions Heavyweight Division (1)
* NOMAA Light-Heavyweight Champion (1)
* Arnold National Fitness and Martial Arts Expo (2)
* WCF (World Cage Fighting)
* AMAA (American Martial Arts Association)
* WBCF (Wrecking Ball Cage Fighting)

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/hybridbull Official Website]
* [http://www.mmamix.com/Jam%20Man MMA Mix Website]