Miletich Fighting Systems
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Miletich Fighting Systems (MFS) is a mixed martial arts
(MMA) training organization. It is recognized as an excellent training camp. It has been the training camp for fighters such as Matt Hughes
, Tim Sylvia
, Jens Pulver
, Robbie Lawler
, and Jeremy Horn
. MFS is widely regarded as one of the most successful MMA camps of all time.
established one of the early MMA training schools at his Bettendorf gym, Ultimate Fitness.
The MFS Elite team has produced over 80 television and pay per view level athletes and 14 world champions in various organizations. In The UFC alone, 5 of this system's top students have become world champions in weight classes ranging from lightweight to heavyweight. Miletich himself, was the UFC's first ever lightweight champion (170 and below at the time).
. Coached by former UFC Lightweight Champion Pat Miletich
, Miletich Fighting Systems is the style trained in by the Quad City Silverbacks
, who were the first IFL team champions, of the first 2 seasons.
a= fought as an alternate bought, that does not go towards team record
o= fought as an opening bought, that does not go towards team record
GP= fought during the individual Grand Prix, that does not go towards team record
IFL Team record as of 4/04/08: 1-1-1
def Jay Estrada by submission (guillotine choke) in the second round (05/19/07)o
def Conor Heun by decision (unanimous) (08/02/07)o
lost to Wagney Fabiano by submission (armbar) in the first round (12/29/07)GP
def Rafael Dias by KO in the third round (04/04/08)
def Mike Pyle by KO in the first round (4/29/06)
def Brad Blackburn by KO in the second round (6/03/06)
def Marcelo Azevedo by TKO in the first round (9/23/06)
def Keith Wisniewski by TKO (corner stoppage) in the third round (11/02/06)
lost to Chris Wilson by TKO (ref stoppage) in the first round (12/29/06)
was supposed to face Jay Hieron on 2/02/07 but underwent eye surgery, alternate Victor Moreno fought instead
def Pat Healy by TKO in the third round (04/07/07)
was supposed to face Mark Miller on 5/19/07 but was injured during training, alternate Josh Neer
fought instead
def Chris Clements by TKO (strikes) in the first round (08/02/07)
was supposed to face Delson Heleno in the IFL Finals but suffered an injury from his last fight, thus alternate Jake Ellenberger fought instead
lost to Brett Cooper by TKO (strikes) in the second round (12/29/07)GP
lost to Emyr Bussade by submission (kneebar) in the second round (04/04/08)
def. Amir Rahnavardi by unanimous decision (4/29/06)
def Dennis Hallman by unanimous decision (6/03/06)
lost to Fabio Leopoldo by submission in the second round (9/23/06)
lost to Joe Doerksen by submission (rear naked choke) in the first round (11/02/06)
def Matt Horwhich by unanimous decision (12/29/06)
lost to Benji Radach by TKO (strikes) in the second round (02/02/07)
def Daniel Molina by unanimous decision (04/07/07)
lost to Tim Kennedy by submission (guillotine choke) in the second round (05/19/07)
was supposed to face Benji Radach in the IFL 2007 semi finals but was on his honeymoon, thus Gerald Harris who normally fights for the Portland Wolfpack fought instead
def Fabio Leopoldo by TKO in the second round (09/20/07)
def Matt Horwich by decision (unanimous) to win the IFL Middleweight Champion (02/29/08)
lost to Dan Miller by submission (knee bar) in the first round to lose the Middleweight title (05/16/08)
lost to Reese Andy by split decision (6/03/06)
lost to Andre Gusmão by TKO in the second round (9/23/06)
def Brent Beauparlant by submission (guillotine choke) in the first round (11/02/06)
def Aaron Stark by TKO (guillotine choke/ref stoppage) in the third round (12/29/06)
def Alex Schoenauer by decision (split) (02/02/07)
was supposed to face Vernon "Tiger" White on 4/07/07 but suffered a broken nose from his bout with Schoenauer. Thus alternate Sam Hoger fought instead.
def Adam Maciejewski by TKO (strikes) in the second round (05/19/07)
def Alex Schoenauer by decision (split) (08/02/07)
lost to Andre Gusmão by KO in the first round (09/20/07)
fought Carmelo Marrero to a no contest due to an accidental headbutt (04/04/08)
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
(MMA) training organization. It is recognized as an excellent training camp. It has been the training camp for fighters such as Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes (fighter)
Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
, Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia
Timothy Deane Sylvia is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion. He trains as a member of the Miletich Fighting Systems camp and is part of their MFSE group...
, Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver
Jens Johnnie Pulver is an American mixed martial artist . He was the first Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion and was a coach on the The Ultimate Fighter 5 reality show, which aired on Spike TV. He was formerly signed as a featherweight with World Extreme Cagefighting , which is...
, Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler
Robert Glen "Robbie" Lawler is an American mixed martial artist Lawler was the EliteXC middleweight champion before EliteXC filed for bankruptcy. Lawler has recently signed with Strikeforce. He is a member of Team Hughes fighting out of H.I.T...
, and Jeremy Horn
Jeremy Horn
Jeremy Graham Horn is an American mixed martial artist. He is one of the most experienced fighters in the sport with a professional record of 88–21–5...
. MFS is widely regarded as one of the most successful MMA camps of all time.
Organization and structure
MFS traces its roots to 1997, when fighter Pat MiletichPat Miletich
Patrick Jay Miletich is a retired American mixed martial artist and a current sports commentator. He is known for his fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he became the first UFC Welterweight Champion and UFC 16 tournament champion....
established one of the early MMA training schools at his Bettendorf gym, Ultimate Fitness.
The MFS Elite team has produced over 80 television and pay per view level athletes and 14 world champions in various organizations. In The UFC alone, 5 of this system's top students have become world champions in weight classes ranging from lightweight to heavyweight. Miletich himself, was the UFC's first ever lightweight champion (170 and below at the time).
IFL fight team
Miletich Fighting Systems was one of the camps participating in the International Fight LeagueInternational Fight League
The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...
. Coached by former UFC Lightweight Champion Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich
Patrick Jay Miletich is a retired American mixed martial artist and a current sports commentator. He is known for his fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he became the first UFC Welterweight Champion and UFC 16 tournament champion....
, Miletich Fighting Systems is the style trained in by the Quad City Silverbacks
Quad City Silverbacks
The Quad Cities Silverbacks are an International Fight League team based in the Quad Cities region of the USA. Coached by former UFC Middleweight and Lightweight Champion and founder of the very successful Miletich Fighting Systems camp, Pat Miletich, the Silverbacks were one of four teams...
, who were the first IFL team champions, of the first 2 seasons.
Associated fighters
Listed are some of the MMA fighters who have been produced by the Miletich camp.- Mike CiesnoleviczMike CiesnoleviczMichael David Ciesnolevicz is an American mixed martial artist. He fought for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League. Ciesnolevicz is also a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship....
- Jesse LennoxJesse LennoxJesse Lennox is an American mixed martial artist. He was formerly signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighting in their welterweight division before being cut with a 1-2 record with the promotion.-International Fight League:...
- Rick Graveson
- Drew McFedries
- Andre Roberts
- Noah Inhofer
- Todd Fredrickson
- LC DavisLC DavisLa Carvas Rashad Davis is an American mixed martial artist. He has competed in the IFL promotion, Affliction Entertainment and is currently signed with WEC.-Amateur wrestling:Davis attended Missouri Valley College while earning a...
- Ian FreemanIan FreemanIan William Freeman, a.k.a. "The Machine," is a retired English mixed martial artist. He used to fight as a light heavyweight for Cage Rage. He was their final British Light Heavyweight champion....
- Ramiro Hernandez Jr.
- Zach MicklewrightZach MicklewrightZachary Dean Micklewright is an American mixed martial artist who is also in the United States Marine Corps. He currently fights in WEC's lightweight division...
- Rory MarkhamRory Markham|-| Loss|align=center| 16–6| Nate Diaz| TKO | UFC 111| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:47|Newark, New Jersey, United States| Catchweight bout of 177 lbs.|-| Loss|align=center| 16–5| Dan Hardy| KO | UFC 95| |align=center| 1...
- Spencer FisherSpencer FisherSpencer William Fisher is an American mixed martial artist from Brevard, North Carolina. He currently fights in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion. He holds notable victories over Thiago Alves, Matt Wiman, Sam Stout, Jeremy Stephens, and Caol Uno...
- Tyrone RobertsTyrone RobertsTyrone "Native Warrior" Roberts born in USA is a mixed martial arts fighter. He competes in the Middleweight division. He won his last fight at RCF 10 - Revolution Cage Fighting 10 against Bryan Robinson on December 8, 2007.-Mixed martial arts record:...
- Jens PulverJens PulverJens Johnnie Pulver is an American mixed martial artist . He was the first Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion and was a coach on the The Ultimate Fighter 5 reality show, which aired on Spike TV. He was formerly signed as a featherweight with World Extreme Cagefighting , which is...
- Joe JordanJoe JordanJoseph or Joe Jordan may refer to:* Joe Jordan , Scottish football coach and former player* Joseph Louis Jordan, Canadian politician* Joe Jordan , ragtime and jazz musician...
- Tim SylviaTim SylviaTimothy Deane Sylvia is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion. He trains as a member of the Miletich Fighting Systems camp and is part of their MFSE group...
- Ryan McGivernRyan McGivernRyan McGivern is an American mixed martial artist. He was formally a fighter for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League.-Biography:When not in the ring, McGivern works for the U.S...
- Tony Fryklund
- Ben Earwood
- Gabe Lemley
- Emily Fisher
- Jeremy HornJeremy HornJeremy Graham Horn is an American mixed martial artist. He is one of the most experienced fighters in the sport with a professional record of 88–21–5...
- Laverne Clarke
- Mark HughesMark Hughes (fighter)Mark R. Hughes is an American former mixed martial artist. He now is heard to work at Itchen College. He trained with the Miletich Fighting Systems along with his twin brother and former UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Hughes....
- Ben RothwellBen RothwellBen Rothwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Stef Fabich
- Brad ImesBrad ImesBradley Imes Smith , is a retired American mixed martial artist. Imes appeared on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show on Spike TV. He has competed as a heavyweight in the UFC, WEC, and most recently King of the Cage...
- Mike WhiteheadMike WhiteheadMichael Joe Whitehead is a professional mixed martial arts fighter. He has fought in the light heavyweight and heavyweight weight classes for the UFC, IFL, Affliction, and Strikeforce.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Bart Guyer
- Nate Schroeder
- Jason BlackJason BlackJason Black is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. He is a veteran of the King of the Cage, Extreme Challenge, and PRIDE Fighting Championships organizations, a former UCC title holder, and trains with the Miletich Fighting Systems...
- Corey HillCorey HillCorey Cornelius Hill is an American mixed martial artist. He was a high school state champion wrestler on multiple occasions in Florida. Hill was a multi-time high school state champion wrestler in Florida and 2x National Finalist college wrestler.-The Ultimate Fighter:Hill competed as a...
- Matt HughesMatt Hughes (fighter)Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
- Kiel Reid
- Josh NeerJosh NeerJoshua Martin Neer is an American mixed martial artist from Des Moines, Iowa who is currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He trains at The LifeLine Youth Foundation and The Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. Neer is formerly an MFS Elite fighter...
- Justin EilersJustin EilersJustin Mark Eilers was an American professional mixed martial artist, formerly with the UFC and WEC. Eilers trained with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa.-Biography:...
- Jeff Vermeersch
Record/Roster
(All records are IFL fights only).a= fought as an alternate bought, that does not go towards team record
o= fought as an opening bought, that does not go towards team record
GP= fought during the individual Grand Prix, that does not go towards team record
IFL Team record as of 4/04/08: 1-1-1
Current fighters as of 2008 season
- LC DavisLC DavisLa Carvas Rashad Davis is an American mixed martial artist. He has competed in the IFL promotion, Affliction Entertainment and is currently signed with WEC.-Amateur wrestling:Davis attended Missouri Valley College while earning a...
(3-1) (LW) ALTERNATE
def Jay Estrada by submission (guillotine choke) in the second round (05/19/07)o
def Conor Heun by decision (unanimous) (08/02/07)o
lost to Wagney Fabiano by submission (armbar) in the first round (12/29/07)GP
def Rafael Dias by KO in the third round (04/04/08)
- Rory MarkhamRory Markham|-| Loss|align=center| 16–6| Nate Diaz| TKO | UFC 111| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:47|Newark, New Jersey, United States| Catchweight bout of 177 lbs.|-| Loss|align=center| 16–5| Dan Hardy| KO | UFC 95| |align=center| 1...
(6-2) (WW)
def Mike Pyle by KO in the first round (4/29/06)
def Brad Blackburn by KO in the second round (6/03/06)
def Marcelo Azevedo by TKO in the first round (9/23/06)
def Keith Wisniewski by TKO (corner stoppage) in the third round (11/02/06)
lost to Chris Wilson by TKO (ref stoppage) in the first round (12/29/06)
was supposed to face Jay Hieron on 2/02/07 but underwent eye surgery, alternate Victor Moreno fought instead
def Pat Healy by TKO in the third round (04/07/07)
was supposed to face Mark Miller on 5/19/07 but was injured during training, alternate Josh Neer
Josh Neer
Joshua Martin Neer is an American mixed martial artist from Des Moines, Iowa who is currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He trains at The LifeLine Youth Foundation and The Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. Neer is formerly an MFS Elite fighter...
fought instead
def Chris Clements by TKO (strikes) in the first round (08/02/07)
was supposed to face Delson Heleno in the IFL Finals but suffered an injury from his last fight, thus alternate Jake Ellenberger fought instead
lost to Brett Cooper by TKO (strikes) in the second round (12/29/07)GP
- Jesse LennoxJesse LennoxJesse Lennox is an American mixed martial artist. He was formerly signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighting in their welterweight division before being cut with a 1-2 record with the promotion.-International Fight League:...
(0-1) (WW)
lost to Emyr Bussade by submission (kneebar) in the second round (04/04/08)
- Ryan McGivernRyan McGivernRyan McGivern is an American mixed martial artist. He was formally a fighter for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League.-Biography:When not in the ring, McGivern works for the U.S...
(6-5) (MW)
def. Amir Rahnavardi by unanimous decision (4/29/06)
def Dennis Hallman by unanimous decision (6/03/06)
lost to Fabio Leopoldo by submission in the second round (9/23/06)
lost to Joe Doerksen by submission (rear naked choke) in the first round (11/02/06)
def Matt Horwhich by unanimous decision (12/29/06)
lost to Benji Radach by TKO (strikes) in the second round (02/02/07)
def Daniel Molina by unanimous decision (04/07/07)
lost to Tim Kennedy by submission (guillotine choke) in the second round (05/19/07)
was supposed to face Benji Radach in the IFL 2007 semi finals but was on his honeymoon, thus Gerald Harris who normally fights for the Portland Wolfpack fought instead
def Fabio Leopoldo by TKO in the second round (09/20/07)
def Matt Horwich by decision (unanimous) to win the IFL Middleweight Champion (02/29/08)
lost to Dan Miller by submission (knee bar) in the first round to lose the Middleweight title (05/16/08)
- Mike CiesnoleviczMike CiesnoleviczMichael David Ciesnolevicz is an American mixed martial artist. He fought for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League. Ciesnolevicz is also a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship....
(5-3-1) (LHW)
lost to Reese Andy by split decision (6/03/06)
lost to Andre Gusmão by TKO in the second round (9/23/06)
def Brent Beauparlant by submission (guillotine choke) in the first round (11/02/06)
def Aaron Stark by TKO (guillotine choke/ref stoppage) in the third round (12/29/06)
def Alex Schoenauer by decision (split) (02/02/07)
was supposed to face Vernon "Tiger" White on 4/07/07 but suffered a broken nose from his bout with Schoenauer. Thus alternate Sam Hoger fought instead.
def Adam Maciejewski by TKO (strikes) in the second round (05/19/07)
def Alex Schoenauer by decision (split) (08/02/07)
lost to Andre Gusmão by KO in the first round (09/20/07)
fought Carmelo Marrero to a no contest due to an accidental headbutt (04/04/08)