Miletich Fighting Systems

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Miletich Fighting Systems
Est. 1997
Founded by Pat Miletich
Primary trainers Pat Miletich
Steve Rusk
Nate Schroeder
Current titleholders Robbie Lawler[1]
Past titleholders Spencer Fisher[2]
Jeremy Horn[3]
Matt Hughes[4]
Pat Miletich[5]
Jens Pulver[6]
Tim Sylvia[6]
Training Facility Locations Bettendorf, Iowa
Official Website www.mfselite.com

Miletich Fighting Systems (MFS) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) training organization. It is highly regarded in the wrestling world.[6]

Organization and structure

MFS traces its roots to 1997, when fighter Pat Miletich established one of the early MMA training gyms.[6] It later established a number of affiliate schools.[6]

IFL fight team

Miletich Fighting Systems is one of the camps participating in the International Fight League. Coached by former UFC Lightweight Champion Pat Miletich, Miletich Fighting Systems takes place of the Quad City Silverbacks who were the first IFL team champions.

Miletich Fighting Systems was established in 2008 when the IFL switched to a more camp based system then a team based system.

References

  1. ^ Hull, Billy. "Lawler knocks out Trigg in OT", Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 1, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-10-13. 
  2. ^ Doyle, Dave (November 17, 2007). UFC 78 notes: Lightweights save the day. Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
  3. ^ Mills, Keith (December 4, 2003). Jeremy Horn Speaks. Subfighter. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
  4. ^ Iole, Kevin. "Hughes storms to UFC win", Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 28, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-12-13. 
  5. ^ Harrison, Randy (December 7, 2007). Matt Hughes Biography Set To Be Published. 411 Mania. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
  6. ^ a b c d e Keown, Tim (November 17, 2007). Miletich's camp is the mecca of MMA fighting. ESPN. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
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