New MMA club in town
Quick note about a new MMA club in town—
John "Bones" Shaddock is a former New England Diamond Belt Boxing Champion and NYPS State Bronze medalist in wrestling. His partner is Leroy Epperson III and he is the founder of Giajin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. They are in the amateur fight league (IBLfights.com) and are the only team competing from Maryland. They are looking for fighters as they need two in each of the seven weight classes --14 fighters in all and they have six right now. They are looking for boxers, wrestlers, jiu-jitsu fighters, and freestyle fighters.
For more information, Shaddock can be reached at 443-280-0812 or at shaddockmma@comcast.net.
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