Troy Sheridan wins Battle of the Pros 8-man one night tournament in Brooklyn, NY

Battle of the Pros took place at the Renzo Gracie Academy yesterday in Brooklyn, NY. The event featured an 8-man one night pro tournament. When it was all said and done Troy Sheridan of Team Ultimate in Toronto, Canada walked away with the tournament victory.

In the opening round of the tournament Rafael Machado defeated Nate Chambers by unanimous decision, Troy Sheridan defeated Peter Kaljevic by unanimous decision, and Deshawn Robinson knocked out Turan Hasanov with a flying knee to advance to the semi-finals. Villi Bello and Mervin Rodriguez fought to a no contest after Rodriguez was hit in the groin and could not continue. Although it seemed that Rodriguez was actually hit in the stomach and not the groin the no contest ruling stood, but since Rodriguez could not continue Bello advanced in the tournament.

Opening round tournament bouts for Battle of the Pros tonight in Brooklyn, NY

The Battle of the Pros eight man one night tournament is happening tonight at the Renzo Gracie Academy in Brooklyn, NY. The tournament will feature some of the best up and coming talent in the United States and Canada. Some minor changes have occurred to the fight card since its initial announcement. No longer fighting are Phillip LeGrand and Flavio Brito, they are replaced by Mervin Rodriguez and Peter Kaljevic. 

The opening round tournament bouts are Rafael Machado vs. Nate Chambers, Villi Bello vs. Mervin Rodriguez, Peter Kaljevic vs. Troy Sheridan, and Turan Hasanov vs. Deshawn Robinson. When the night is over the winner of the tournament will have definitely bested a field of tough competitors to take the tournament crown. Check back here at Muay Thai Authority for the tournament results later tonight.

8-man 154lb one night tournament set for September 13th at Renzo Gracie Academy in Brooklyn, New York

The Renzo Gracie Academy in Brooklyn, New York will be hosting an 8-man 154lb pro tournament on September 13th. The event dubbed “Battle of the Pros” will feature some up and coming talent in a one night tournament and will take place at the Renzo Gracie Fight Academy in Brooklyn, NY.

Competing in the tournament will be Troy Sheridan (Toronto, Canada), Villi Bello (Brooklyn, New York), Turan Hasanov (Brooklyn, New York), Nate Chambers (Las Vegas, Nevada), Deshawn Robinson (Roselle, New Jersey), Rafael Machado (Newark, New Jersey), Flavio Brito (Boston, Massachusetts), and Phillip LeGrand (Brooklyn, New York). It should prove to be an interesting night as it difficult to predict how one night tournaments will go. The winner will definitely be making a statement most of the fighters in the tournament are considered future pioneers for the North American Muay Thai scene.