Jorge Gurgel
Co-Owner / Head Instructor
 JG MMA Academy is led by head instructor Jorge Gurgel. Jorge is originally from Fortaleza, Brazil. He attained his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under American Top Team black belt & Pride Veteran Marcus Aurelio. Jorge runs the main school based in West Chester, OH. Jorge�s tireless dedication and work ethic has helped his school become recognized internationally. Widely known for his aggressive and physical Jiu-Jitsu style, Jorge inspires the best from his students.
Brazilian State Champion
Pro-Am Champion
NAGA Super Fight Champion
Spike TV Series The Ultimate Fighter Season II
UFC Veteran
Coach/Training Partner of UFC Champion Rich Franklin
www.jorgegurgel.com
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| Rich Franklin
Rich needs no introduction. Former UFC Middleweight Champion, Rich Franklin, continues to train at our school on a daily basis.
www.richfranklin.com
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Dustin "McLovin" Hazelett
Dustin began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 16. Having tried and lost interest in several variations of Martial Arts BJJ captured his love and dedication. Dustin is a quickly rising star in the MMA world. Dustin a Brown belt in BJJ is well versed in submission moves. His stand-up game is improving dramatically and opponents are finding out that this submission grappler has very fast and heavy hands. Dustin resides in West Chester, OH and instructs at JG MMA Academy. He is finishing his degree at Marshall University online.
Silver Medal 2004 Arnolds
Gold Medal 2004 Nashville Grappling Open
Gold Medal 2004 Nashville Grappling Open (No-Gi)
Gold Medal 2004 Bad Breed Submission Grappling Challenge
Silver Medal 2003 Relson Gracie U.S. National Championships
Silver Medal 2003 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Classic
Silver Medal 2003 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Classic (No-Gi)
Silver Medal 2003 West Virginia State AKJU Championships
Gold Medal 2003 Music City Grappling Championships (No-Gi)
Silver Medal 2003 Kumite International
Bronze Medal 2003 Kumite International (No-Gi)
Gold Medal 2003 Advanced BKJ Grappling Championships
Bronze Medal 2003 2nd Annual Casca-Grossa Championships
Gold Medal 2003 Tri-State AKJU Championships
Dustin's MySpace
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| Matt "The Immortal" Brown
 Matt's a true warrior, always game for a fight. Matt seems to be in the ring every other weekend. His fighting style can be described as a technical brawler. Good standup striking and becoming more deadly on the ground all the time.
Actively Fighting for the UFC. Featured on Ultimate Fighter Season 7
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| Luke Zachrich
Luke went to school at Bowling Green State University. He played football for them but due to injuries he couldn't play after his freshman year.
Always competitive he decided to pick up the safer sports of Boxing and Jiu-jitsu. After college in 2005 he trained for over a year with Dan Severn in Coldwater Michigan. He has since moved to Cincinnati to train at JG MMA Academy full time.
Actively Fighting for the UFC. Featured on Ultimate Fighter Season 7
Lukes's MySpace
King of the Cage veteran
2006 Dangerzone submission grappling champion
2006 Gracie National Champion
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Mike Patt
Mike is a well rounded Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighter. He is dangerous whether the fight is standing or on the ground. A powerful striker and master of submissions. He is being featured on a reality based show that is showing on Dish Network and Bodogfight.com.
Mike has been involved in Martial Arts most of his life and has achieved black belts in several disciplines. He currently runs a school in Beavercreek, OH that is affiliated with Team Jorge Gurgel.
Competitive Achievements
-- 6-1 Record Amateur Muay Thai / Kickboxing
-- 2002 Amateur National Mixed Martial Arts Champion
-- 2000 Pan-Am Bronze Medalist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-- 2001 Pan-Am Quarter Finalist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-- 2x Bando Amateur Kickboxing Champion
-- National Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-- Arnold Classic Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-- N.A.G.A Chicago Tournament Champion
Martial Arts Ranks
-- Black Belt / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-- Certified Instructor / Muay Thai
-- Black Belt 4th Dan/ American Kickboxing
-- Black Belt 1st Dan San Ryu Do
-- Black Belt 4th Dan Japanese Ju-Jitsu
Mike's MySpace
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| Tommy "The Tooth" Hayden
NCWA National Qualifier
Ohio State Qualifier
AAU National Placer
Tommy's MySpace
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| Justin (Eddy)
Eddy reminds us of another Chris Wells. He's tough and crazy and drives 2 hours just to come train with us during a snow storm.
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| John Meyer
 John is a BJJ practitioner with a Brown belt on Jorge Gurgel. He is currently teaching at Walkers. John is brutally strong and manhandles his opponents. He is technically proficient both on the ground and standup
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| Thor Castillo
Thor is a computer programmer genius/Mad Scientist/Nuclear Physicist by day and a human weapon at night.
Thor is proficient in both standup Muay Thai and grappling.
He is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
He was also a Pro Snowboarder in a past Lifetime. He's also good looking and single and a Nice guy to top it off. Go get him ladies!
Thor's MySpace
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| Matt "The Bearded Man" Dunlap
 Matt, like many others, relocated his family to West Chester, Ohio for JG MMA to dedicate himself to fighting. After serving in Iraq with the 101st and a chance meeting with Rich Franklin in Iraq he decided to try a different type of fighting. He stalked Rich all the way back to Ohio. : )
My Space
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| Chris Wells (The Christian Warrior)
Chris an All-American Linebacker was pure raw talent the day he met Jorge. Jorge sculpted Chris in a dominating fighting machine. Chris has been training under Jorge for over 6 years. Chris's explosive style and energy level often takes his opponents off guard and are soon overwhelmed.
Chris currently a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a well rounded fighter good on his feet with lighting quick powerful strikes and excellent on the ground n pound and submission moves.
When not training, Chris is teaching History at Hamilton High school or Coaching the Hamilton Football Team.
Learn More about Chris
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| Dorian Price
Dorian is a very experienced Muay Thai Fighter and a welcomed asset to our gym.
Dorian has earned a Master's Degree and is one of the most humble guys in our gym.
He was a cast member of the Ultimate Fighter Season 5.
Dorian is King of the Cage veteran and has ended most of his wins via submission.
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| Paul "Big Nasty" Bowers
 Paul's MySpace
Accomplishments:
2002 MHSAA All State Wrestler 7th place at heavyweight
2004 U.S.A Wrestling open class heavyweight freestyle state champion, 36-1 on MWF circuit in 04�
2004 Dangerzone MMA 8-man heavyweight tournament runner-up
2004 Warriors-Quest 8-man amateur boxing heavyweight tournament runner up
2005 Battle Creek MI, Tough Gloves amateur boxing Hwt tournament champion
2005 Kalamazoo MI, Tough Gloves amateur boxing Hwt tournament champion
2005 Fort Wayne In, Tough Man boxing hwt tournament runner-up
2007 North American Grappling Assoc. Arnold Classic Super Hwt, No-GI, Gold Medal
2007 Victory Fighting Championships, Hwt world title tournament runner-up
2007 Corral�s c3 fighter grappling tournament, White Belt Gi Super heavyweight 3rd place
2007 Corral�s c3 fighter grappling tournament, No-Gi Super heavyweight advanced division 2nd place
Has competed in over 200 Freestyle/Folkstyle/Greco Roman wrestling matches
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| Jan Finney
Jan is a well rounded fighter. She has fought for Bodog.
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| Taylor Ruscin
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Tyler "The Relentless" Stover
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| Prince Mclean
Prince was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the U.S. at an early age. He went to state 2x as a wrestler in H.S.
Actively Fighting for the UFC. Featured on Ultimate Fighter Season 7
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| Tony Jayme
 Tony Jayme (note this is not our other fighter Jamie Toney) has been training in Martial Arts for over 12 years. He is a certified instructor in Jeet Kune Do and runs a club at OSU
He currently holds a black belt in Full Contact Karate/Kickboxing, a 1st degree black belt in Doce Pares Eskrima/Eskrido and a Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
After competing and doing very well in traditional martial arts, (He currently holds 4 consecutive world titles in Full-Contact Stickfighting), Tony decided to test his skills in MMA. He has made the transition very well recently being recognized as "Fight of the Night" at a Ground N' Pound Event.
Tony's Myspace
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| Scott "Iron Tiger" Sheeley
Scott has been studying martial arts for 14 years and holds a 5th Degree Black Sash in Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung-fu under Grandmaster Richard A. Greenlee. He also holds a Blue Belt in Shuai Chia (3rd Chieh), and is currently studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jorge Gurgel. He has been studying kickboxing for 12 years. In 1997, he traveled to Italy for the World Games as a member of the United States National San Shou Kickboxing Team, where he made it to the semi finals and was nominated Most Courageous Athlete for finishing his fight with a broken arm. He has also fought on Pay-Per-View twice. Most recently, he just returned from Korea where he made his No Holds Barred debut and walked away with 2 wins. His current record is 30-9 (14 KO�s).
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| T.J. Grant
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| Andrew "Sprout" Varney
 Sprout has a background in wrestling and has been learning Jiu-Jitsu for several years now. He does well in MMA matches often overwhelming his opponents with his brutal strength and stamina to stay in the fight throughout the match.
Sprouts Myspace
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| Bill "Wild Bill" Waters
Bill's MySpace
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| Brad Lowe
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Gary Lowe
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| Patti Lee
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