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AMERICAN TOP TEAM CAMP REPORT Thursday, May 08, 2008 - by Damon Martin - MMAWeekly.com Considered one of the best training camps in the world, American Top Team continues to churn out top fighters on what seems like a daily basis. In the latest installment of the American Top Team camp report, we catch up with the latest fighters and match-ups from the Florida based team.
Gesias “JZ” Calvancante And The Dream Grand Prix
After dropping a unanimous decision to famed grappler Shinya Aoki at the recent Dream event, rumors began circulating immediately that Aoki could possibly have to withdraw from further fights in the tournament due to injuries sustained in his fight with Calvancante.
Rumors then began to circle that Calvancante turned down the opportunity because of financial issues dealing with Dream. MMAWeekly.com has confirmed with American Top Team representatives that Calvancante was unable to continue in the tournament due to a nagging knee injury that would not have healed in time for his next round opponent.
At this point, Calvancante is simply resting his injuries. While he wished he could have stepped up and taken the fight, he could not because of health reasons.
Din Thomas Released From UFC; WEC Bound?
Din Thomas was recently released from his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract, as confirmed by representatives at American Top Team. He most recently lost by unanimous decision to Josh Neer at UFC Fight Night 13. Soon after the verdict was in, Thomas learned that he would be released from his contract.
The news comes on the heels of Thomas stating his intent on dropping to 145 pounds, a weight class the UFC currently does not utilize.
While there is no contract currently in place, Thomas is expected to end up fighting for Zuffa’s other promotion, World Extreme Cagefighting, competing in their ever-growing featherweight division.
July 5 Event Could Be Called UFC: ATT
While American Top Team fighters are seemingly a part of every sizable event out there, the July 5 UFC event featuring a headline bout between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Forrest Griffin, will also have a number of ATT fighters on the undercard.
In lightweight action, Gleison Tibau returns to action against former top contender Joe Stevenson, Marcus Aurelio takes on Tyson Griffin, and Cole Miller puts himself to the test against Jorge Gurgel.
Also on the show will be Ben Saunders taking on former “Ultimate Fighter” housemate Jared Rollins, while Steve Bruno takes a shot at Chris Wilson.
Other News & Notes from American Top Team:
– WEC featherweight Alexandre Franca Nogueira will be making the trip to American Top Team in preparation for his upcoming fight against Jose Aldo.
Match-ups featuring American Top Team fighters:
– IFL, May 16 – Danillo Villefort vs. Mike Massenzio
– World Victory Road: Sengoku II, May 18 – Jeff Monson vs. Josh Barnett; Jorge Santiago vs. Yuki Sasaki
– UFC 84: May 24 – Wilson Gouveia vs. Goran Reljic; Thiago Silva vs. Antonio Mendez
– WEC: June 1 – Mike Brown vs. Jeff Curran; Antonio Franca Nogueira vs. Jose Aldo
– UFC 85: June 7 – Roan Carneiro vs. Ryo Chonan; Thiago Alves vs. Matt Hughes
– Elite XC: June 14 – Yves Edwards vs. K.J. Noons
– Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale: June 21 – Luigi Fioravanti vs. Diego Sanchez
Yeah ATT produces beasts, I was looking into joining their organization but, it costs $3,500 bucks which is a little steep right now.
Joe what do you think about Team Hughes?
While I think Matt Hughes is one of the best fighters to ever step into the Octagon, I have never heard anything positive about his personality. And from judging the show, he is extremely pushy with his religious beliefs which can be a turn-off for some people.
I wouldn't affiliate under Hughes, for those reasons.
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My Wing Chun instructor has visited American Top Team a couple of times. Has nothing but positives to say about them. He brings what he learns back to the school and gives us a taste. The work outs we had after he visits American Top Team are bone crushing though. Not sure if I really liked em or really hated them...maybe a lot of both. LOL
While I think Matt Hughes is one of the best fighters to ever step into the Octagon, I have never heard anything positive about his personality. And from judging the show, he is extremely pushy with his religious beliefs which can be a turn-off for some people.
I wouldn't affiliate under Hughes, for those reasons.
I hear ya, I like Robbie Lawler and Fiore though. He is way religious as well. Like the kind of religious where if you were like, no I don't read the bible because I'm Jewish, Matt would respond with hey so is JC check out this passage about passover.
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Is that a one time fee or a monthly fee?
I thought Hughes was part of Militech camp.
One time fee then there is a yearly membership cost.
Hughes opened his own gym.
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