Trainer/Manager - Duff Holmes
Duff handles all my MMA training, fight preparation, conditioning, strength training and nutrition. Together, we have studied the sport of MMA for three years�and we work closely designing a unique game plan for each fight. Duff has been a nationally recognized Strength and Conditioning professional for fifteen years and he owns and operates Executive Fitness in New Hartford NY. Duff, along with my agent Paris Cavic, formed TufNutZ Sports Management LLC to provide complete management services to athletes. As my management team, Duff and Paris, work directly with the UFC and my sponsors to make sure I always have the situation that's best for me. To learn more visit www.tufnutzsports.com or check out Executive Fitness at www.duffsexecutivefitness.com.
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Boxing - Tim Greene
Tim has had a huge impact on my standup. I pick up something new every time I train with him. He is an excellent teacher and always stresses fundamentals. He pays close attention to making sure my Boxing Training transitions well to MMA. He takes me all over to spar with some of the best boxers in the country. Tim has trained numerous professional boxers over the last thirty years, currently he is working with two undefeated professionals out of The Utica Boxing Association in Utica, NY. |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Bruno Tostes
Bruno is an amazing grappler and an excellent instructor. He has really opened my eyes to submissions. Bruno is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under the legendary Renzo Gracie. Before relocating to the US to train at the Renzo Gracie Academy, Bruno's grappling training began at a Gracie Barra affiliated academy in his hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Bruno is a nationally recognized competitor in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Submission Grappling with many expert division championships and superfight victories. His academy located in Latham, NY is the�premier source for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instruction in the Albany, NY area. For more information on Bruno's academy, please visit www.brunobjj.com.
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Muay Thai/Boxkator - Grandmaster Bunsong Seng
Master Seng has given me a whole new prospective on striking. Master Seng's martial arts training began when he was six years old. He started with gymnastics and the native Cambodian martial art of Yuthakun Kham as well as Hapkido. People nowadays often compare his style to modern day mixed martial arts. Master Seng is a ninth degree black belt in Khmer Hapkido and a 2X World Muay Thai champion known and respected throughout the world. Most recently he has been appointed Chairman of Board of Directors of the Cambodian Hapkido Federation and voted in as President of the Yuthakun Kham Federation. If you want to know more about Master Seng's incredible life or his fantastic school in New Hartford, NY, visit his website at www.mastersengs.com.
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Agent - Paris Cavic, JD LLM(IP) Paris, along with Duff Holmes formed TufNutZ Sports Management LLC, the management agency that represents me. Paris, acts as my agent and advisor in business and legal matters regarding my MMA career. Prior to forming TufNutZ Sports Management LLC, Paris was an adjunct professor of Sports Law at the College of St. Rose. Previously, Paris has been an attorney and consultant to private and public companies throughout the United States. Paris has been awarded an advanced degree in law (LL.M. - Intellectual Property), as well as a JD, and a MBA in Management & Technology. He is a member in good standing of the NY Bar. For more info about TufNutZ please visit www.tufnutzsports.com.
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Physical Therapy - Joe Martin PT Joe owns and operates Function Better Physical Therapy in Whitesboro NY. Joe is an excellent therapist with an outstanding facility. He was the key to my successful rehab following knee surgery. He understands the sport of MMA and adjusts my therapy accordingly. Check out Function Better at www.functionbetter.com |
