Mike Constantino (MMA trainer)
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Personal Information |
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Name |
Michael Vincent Constantino |
Date of Birth |
February 22, 1976, (age 35) |
Place of Birth |
Clifton, NJ, United States |
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Height |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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Career Information |
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Industry |
Mixed Martial Arts |
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Owner |
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Est. |
2004 |
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Location |
Whippany, New Jersey |
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Notable Fighters |
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Prominent Fighters |
Jim Miller (fighter) |
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Mike Constantino is a mixed martial arts trainer, who operates the AMA Fight Club in Whippany, NJ. He is also the CEO of MVC Sports Management representing over 50 of the World's best Mixed Martial Arts & UFC fighters, including Charlie Brenneman, Ricardo Romero, Rafaello Oliveira, Andy Main, and brothers Jim Miller & Dan Miller.
History
In 2004, Constantino founded his own martial art school, American Martial Arts, a premier mixed martial arts training center offering classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Cardio Kickboxing. Two years later, Constantino’s American Martial Arts officially became the well-known MMA school, AMA Fight Club.
Prior to opening AMA in 2004, Mike was a Bodyguard for State Of The Art Security Agency (SASA) & a Tactical Instructor at ITC which is an International training camp that multiple law enforcement agencies sent their personnel to get trained in hand to hand combat as well as tactical shooting. As a bodyguard Constantino got to work with many famous celebrities including being the detail leader for the 45th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2003.
In 2006, Michael Constantino formed MVC Sports Management, which focuses on management of mixed martial arts competitors, models & boxers. Constantino has signed numerous successful fighters who currently compete in the UFC ( Ultimate Fighting Championship ).
News
In 2011 Mike Constantino opened his second AMA Fight Club gym in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
On April 22, 2011, Constantino joined alongside Chris Sblendoria as Vice PResident to host the UCC, New Jersey’s professional Mixed Martial Arts event at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, NJ.
On June 4, 2011 UFC President Dana White announced after Clay Guida's win over Anthony Petis that Jim Miller from AMA Fight Club is next in line for the UFC Lightweight Title Shot.
On June 5, 2011, Mike Constantino signed Mike Massenzio to MVC Sports management for UFC 131 against Krzysztof Soszyński.
Notable fighters
Amanda Nunes - Strikeforce Welterweight fighter
Mike Massenzio - UFC Light Heavyweight fighter
Adlan Amagov - Strikeforce Light Heavyweight fighter
Dan Miller - UFC middleweight fighter
Jim Miller - UFC lightweight fighter
Charlie Brenneman - UFC welterweight fighter
Ricardo Romero - UFC light heavyweight fighter
Rafaello Oliveira - UFC veteran, lightweight fighter
Andy Main - The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck alum
Brian McLaughlin - The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Miralum and former
North American Grappling Association champion
Jamie Varner - Former WEC Lightweight Champion
Sean "Short Rock" Santella - Flyweight Champion - Ring of Combat
