John Decyk
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| John Decyk | |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 |
| Weight | 243 lb |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | June 19, 1985 |
| Fighting out of | Mercersburg, PA, U.S. |
| Town of birth | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
| Fighting style | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 57 |
| By knockout | 41 |
| By submission | 16 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
John "The Jam Man" Decyk, (born June 19th 1985, is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Starting at the age of 12 John was a student of the arts until an accident rendered him near paralysis at the age of 16. Six months in rehab and intense training led him to the function of his right leg again and by this time he had started fighting almost every other week, leading to his record at his age.
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[edit] Biography
John is a member of the Decyk Family dating back to the time of the Cossacks. He is the son of William and Karen Decyk and has an older brother named William and an older sister named Heather and a younger sister named Brittany. He has been an MMA Fighter for over 6 years. He holds a record of 57/5/2 and is currently a 4 time National Heavyweight Champion, 1 time National Light Heavyweight Champion and a Former United States National Champion. The Jam Man has fought against MMA Fighters on the east coast and to date is passing his knowledge onto new fighters. John is also a Professional Wrestler and Referee.
[edit] Injury
When John was 16 and living in Brooklyn it was due to a street fight that led to a 4 inch blade being placed into the Ligament of the right knee. After receiving a minor surgery to repair the injury John along with his Trainer Micahel Wright and mentor Royce Gracie began a six month journey to be able to walk again. After ten hours per day six days a week in the gym to rebuild the lost muscle he was finely cleared to be able to start his MMA Career.
[edit] Professional Wrestling
When John was 15 he began training at the House of Pain Wrestling Federation in Hagerstown, MD. There under the teaching of John Rambo, a Professional Wrestler and Martial Arts Black Belt he had began training in submissions and different holds. After a short dispute John left the HoPWF to begin his MMA Career and has since returned and began Refereeing.
[edit] Quotes
- "Never in my life have I been pushed to such an extent that even my fingernails hurt!"
(NOMAA in 2005 after the John Decyk vs Jeffery Davies Fight)
- "Tito Ortiz told us to always prepare for the worst when you get ready for a fight because then the Best almost always happens."
(Interview with NBC in 2006)
[edit] Personal life
In his Personal Life John is a Volunteer Firefighter.
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- NOMAA Heavyweight Champion (3)
- Trump Plaza Night Of Champions Heavyweight Division (1)
- NOMAA Light-Heavyweight Champion (1)
- Arnold National Fitness and Martial Arts Expo (2)
- WCF (World Cage Fighting)
- AMAA (American Martial Arts Association)
- WBCF (Wrecking Ball Cage Fighting)
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