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Name: Jeremy Horn
- Height: 6'2"
- Age: 36
- 205 lbs.
- Born: 8/25/75
- MMA Record: 89-20-5
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance Gym
Jeremy Horn is one of the most experienced fighters in the sport of mixed martial arts with an impressive pro record totaling over 100 fights. He has beaten such notable fighters as: Forrest Griffin (via knock out), Vernon White, Gilbert Yvel and Chuck Liddell (via arm triangle choke). Horn spent most of his career with the Miletich Fighting Systems team in Iowa, and is currently training in Salt Lake City, Utah with the team that he created, Elite Performance.
Horn has helped train many UFC World Champions such as Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin, Jens Pulver, and Tim Silvia, and is well known for defeating former light heavyweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell by submission at UFC 19 (one of only five people to ever defeat Liddell). After over one hundred MMA fights Horn is still considered to be among the best grapplers in mixed martial arts, and has the highest win percentage ever of anyone in triple digit fights. Jeremy Horn is one of three fighters to go “the distance” with Anderson Silva (currently the best pound for pound fighter in the world) in his last 20 fights. Although Horn spends most of his time training MMA fighters, he is still very active in the sport with a new win streak building.
Check out Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance Gym at www.eliteperformancegym.com to find out more info on how you can train with a UFC legend!
To get tickets to the next Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night, visit www.hornelite.com. It is one of the largest fight venues in Utah, and the cards always display the best fighters from the region!
Name: DaMarques Johnson
- Height: 6'1"
- Age: 28
- 170 lbs.
- Born: 6/28/82
- MMA Record: 15-9
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance Gym
DaMarques was born in Salt Lake City where he attended Kearns High School and eventually enlisted in the US Army. While stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, DaMarques began training jiu jitsu under Carlos Machado in order to keep his time preoccupied when off duty from Army training. Upon completion of his active duty military obligation in 2004, he relocated back to Salt Lake City where he found his current mentor and coach Jeremy Horn. Since the start of his professional mixed martial arts career, DaMarques has trained with some of the best MMA fighters in the world: Matt Hughes, Tim Sylvia, Jens Pulver, Robby Lawler, Joe Doerksen, Joe Riggs, and of course Jeremy. In late 2008 he won his first major title, defeating Brandon Olsen via triangle choke, to become the Throwdown Welterweight Champion. Shortly after taking the Throwdown belt, DaMarques flew to The Ultimate Fighter tryouts in Illinois and earned a spot on the original cast of the show for Season 9. After finishing runner up in season 9 of the Ultimate Fighter to James Wilks, DaMarques has gone on to become a UFC veteran of numerous fights, and has earned both KO and Submission of the Night Honors on major pay-per-view shows.
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Name: Nick Rossborough
- Height: 6'5"
- Age: 29
- 205 lbs. - 230 lbs.
- Born: 11/18/81
- MMA Record: 19-14
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance Gym
Nick Rossborough started his professional mixed martial arts career at the age of 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was born and lived his whole life. When he first stepped into the cage to fight he had minimal training and knowledge, and at the time he felt that just getting in the cage was the best way to start! After about two years of “on-the-job training,” Nick decided that finding a MMA trainer was the only way he would excel in the sport. On his quest to find the best trainer in Utah, Nick came across one of the most well known names in the sport, Jeremy Horn. After only two years training with Jeremy, Nick has fought and beat many top-notch fighters, won championship belts to include the PFC Middleweight title, and even made an appearance on Season 7 of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV last year! Nick will always be the first one to say how he is just beginning, and intends on continuously improving his game until he reaches his goal of becoming the best-known MMA fighter in his weight class. It will be no surprise to find Nick as a legitimate contender in the UFC soon.
Check out new items on Nick's clothing line in the Tru Soldier Store under "Rossborough Collection."
Name: Sean "The Real OC" O'Connell
- Height: 6'1"
- Age: 27
- 205 lbs.
- MMA Record: 10-4
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance Gym
Sean O’Connell, better know as “The Real OC” in Utah’s MMA world, has always been both a gifted and hard-working athlete. He began his athletic career as a stand-out linebacker and wrestler in high school, and continued on as a football player for Weber State University and University of Utah (one of the best college football teams in the nation). Once his NCAA eligibility ran out in 2007, he found himself taking his first professional MMA fight and a year later was selected to be a cast-member on Season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV. Recently returning from surgery to correct a bicep tear, “The Real OC” plans to show the world that he can take on the best 205 pounders in the sport. He is currently a Sports Radio Host in Salt Lake City's 1280 The Zone.
Name: Steve "Razor" Sharp
- Height: 5'9"
- 155 lbs.
- MMA Record: 27-14
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Absolute MMA
Sporting the 'straight edge' X on his chest, there are no Utah fight fans that haven’t heard of Razor. Known for his antics, he enters the arena dressed in traditional ninja garb, reveals his pink-dyed hair, and then proceeds to demolish his opponents…most of the time with an exciting knockout! Although mostly considered a “brawler” due to his devastating one-punch KO power, Steve Sharp also has a phenomenal “ground game” and full arsenal of MMA “weapons” that he brings to his fights. Razor is definitely one of those fighters who would rather lose in an all out exciting battle than win a boring decision over his opponent. He is a gifted athlete who loves to entertain…and MMA fight fans everywhere will surely be introduced to the Razor at some point. Steve is the current WCFC Lightweight Champion.
Name: Oliver "The Menace" Bradstreet
- Height: 5'7"
- 133 - 155 lbs.
- MMA Record: 34-11
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: none
Oliver Bradstreet, one of the most experienced (and still young) MMA fighters in Utah, has fought almost 50 fights in four years. He is known to Salt Lake’s fight fans as “The Menace,” and to his friends as just “Oli.” To most people’s surprise he has relied mostly on raw talent and very little formal MMA training. Although he does not officially represent any “fighting gym,” he has trained at Eddie Edmunds Fusion Academy in Salt Lake, Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas under Randy Couture, and Throwdown Elite Training Center in Orem, UT. Oli Bradstreet has always been known for his ability to thrill a crowd with his “Ground N’ Pound” and wrestling strengths. Although he fights for the thrill of competition, he recently has embarked on a mission to find the best technical trainers and coaches, and focus on his goal of one day fighting for a WEC title in the 135 lbs. class.
Name: David Castillo
- Height: 5'10"
- 185 lbs.
- MMA Record: 10-4
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance
David Castillo began his MMA training in December 2007 under Jeremy Horn in Utah. He prides himself as always being a serious competitor in every endeavor. He started his professional fighting career with nine straight wins against some of the best in Utah. Although David considers himself new to the sport of MMA, he has already established a large local fan base in Utah. He is motivated, always gives the fans an exciting fight to watch, and says he will not rest until he is competing on the sport’s biggest stage. Visit David Castillo at davidcastillomma.com.
Name: Travis "T-Train" Marx
- Height: 5'6"
- 135 lbs.
- MMA Record: 16-2
- Fighting out of: Tooele, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance
Travis Marx is arguable the best 135 pound MMA fighter in Utah. He started off his career with 10 straight victories before dropping a loss to Steven Siler in 2008, during the filming of season 2 of the TapOut reality show on Versus. That loss can easily be written off as a fluke seeing as he has been on a five fight win streak since the show. His combination of great wrestling, Horn-enhanced jiu jitsu skills, and solid stand-up, has made him not just a great MMA fighter, but a fan favorite in Utah fight venues. Travis is also a Utah State Highway patrolman which makes him a respectable member of the Utah community in addition to the sport of MMA. Headlining numerous shows as the main event, it won’t be long before Travis finds himself taking on the best in the world on the national and international scene!
Name: Jarrett “The Irish Assassin” Kelton
- Height: 6'0"
- MMA Record: 13-7
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance
Jarrett was born in the small town of McAlester, Oklahoma, and moved to Texas to attend High school. He attended Southeastern Oklahoma University on a Bull Riding scholarship, and completed his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice while competing in the Intercollegiate Rodeo Association for four years. Soon after college he moved to Ogden, Utah, where he continued his education in pursuit of a masters degree in Educational Counseling. Jarrett is currently employed with the Juvenile Justice Services where he has been working for the past 9 years. He is also currently a supervisor at the Archway Youth Center in Ogden UT. Jarrett started his MMA training in 2004 debuting in the light heavy weight (205 lbs) division. Since he began training with Jeremy Horn at Elite Performance, he has dropped two weight classes and now competes as a 170 lbs welterweight.
Name: Katalina Malungahu
- Height: 5'8"
- MMA Record: 2-0
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Team: Elite Performance
My name is Katalina Malungahu. I'm a 29yr. old Mixed Martial Artist and is now training out of the Legend Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance Gym in Utah! I am Polynesian born in the small Island of Tonga 1981, daughter of Benjamin Muti and Kathleen Wight. I'm the 5th child of 8 children. I am married to Jamie Malungahu and we have 3 talented boys Jamie 8yrs. old, Hessekaiaotu 4yrs. old and Ratu 2yrs old. I have been an athlete all of my life. I am also a rugby player now as a hobby, playing for a women's club in Utah. I was introduced to the sport of MMA by my husband when he worked the reality show "Bully Beat Down!" on MTV as a production assistance. So I started training in 2009. I bench 225 and squat 315. I won my first fight against Jennifer Raff in 26 seconds. Now, I'm hooked and love the competitiveness and training of MMA!
Name: Amir Khillah
- Height: 5'9"
- MMA Record: 9-4
- Fighting out of: Miami, MI
- Team: Elite Performance Gym & Lightning Kicks MMA
Master Amir was introduced to the world of martial arts as a child in Egypt where he lived for six years. Master Amir extensively trained in Taekwondo, Hapkido, TangSooDo, boxing, and various other styles of martial arts. He is a former fighter for the H.I.T. Squad (Hughes Intensive Training), and is currently a full-time fighter for Elite Performance under the guidance of the legendary Jeremy Horn. Master Amir has National and International competition experience, including: State Championships (Gold medalist), National Championships, Olympic Training Center athlete, Pan-Am Cup (Silver medalist), World University Games, and Olympic Trials, 2004 U.S. National Collegiate National Champion (welter weight), and ADCC (grappling) Regional 169 lb advanced Champion. He holds B.S. in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Community Health Education and a Masters in Sports Studies from Western Michigan University. Khillah is also a certified law enforcement defensive tactics instructor from the International Police Defensive Tactics Institute.