MMA Fighters - Long Island MMA and Fitness Center

Ryan LaFlare

Ryan LaFlare is a professional Mixed Martial Artist out of Lindenhurst, New York. LaFlare currently competes as a welterweight in the most prestigious MMA organization in the world, the UFC. Ryan’s greatest asset is his well-rounded fighting skill set, he is equally dangerous both on the ground and standing, and as proven in his record, which is filled with TKO and submission victories, is capable of finishing fights from anywhere, at any time. LaFlare’s tenacious and aggressive style makes him a threat to any welterweight fighter in the world, and his tireless work ethic ensures his continued growth as a fighter. Before being signed to the UFC, Ryan LaFlare was the long time welterweight title holder of the Ring of Combat, one of the longest running, and largest, east coasts MMA promotions.

Dennis Bermudez

“The Menace” Dennis Bermudez is a professional MMA fighter out of Islip, New York. Bermudez competes in the featherweight division and is currently a top ranked fighter in the UFC. Dennis wrestled at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where in 2007 he was nationally ranked at the Division 1 level, and became a College Free-style All-American in Akron, Ohio. Dennis was also a finalist on the hit reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter and has been under contract with the biggest MMA organization in the world, the UFC.

Chris Wade

Chris Wade is a professional MMA fighter, fighting out of Bayshore, New York. Chris entered the world of MMA with a top tier wrestling background, including being a high school New York State Champion, an NCAA Div. III All American, and a NJCAA Finalist. Chris is also an undefeated Kick-boxer and has won national tournaments in both Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Chris made his presence known to the MMA world through several impressive performances in the lightweight division during his time fighting for the ROC “Ring of Combat”; one of which ended with him being crowned the lightweight champion. Chris is currently fighting for the world’s most prestigious MMA organization, the UFC “
Ultimate Fighting Championship”.

Brian “BOOM” Kelleher

Brian Is a MMA figher from Selden, New York. Brian fights in the UFC’s bantamweight divison. Kelleher made his UFC debut against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt Iuri Alcântara on short notice at UFC 212 and won the fight via guillotine choke in the first round. Another one of Brian’s notable wins is former UFC champion Renan Barão.

Ashiek Ajim

Hometown: Jamaica, NY

Weight: Bantamweight

Bio: Ashiek started training MMA in 201 He then shortly moved over to Long Island MMA in 2015 to get the elite level training he was missing. He is in the gym day in and day out improving on all aspect of his MMA game. With all of his hard work he achieved the Rank of Purple Belt in BJJ and crazy highlight reel finishes inside the cage. When you watch him fight you need to be sure not to blink because at any moment he can end the fight. Ashiek currently is a Professional MMA fighter in the Bantamweight division.

Marcos “Loro” Galvao

Marcos Galvao is a professional MMA fighter, out of Queens, New York. Loro is a world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who currently fights as a featherweight for Bellator Fighting Championships. Marcos has been ranked top ten in the world of all Bantamweights for over five years, and has been ranked as high as the #2 Bantamweight in the world.

Galvao received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Nova Uniao founder Andre Pederneiras. Galvao is a successful and well respected grappler. He is a Grapplers Quest Pro Division Champion, five time Brazilian National Champion and a two time World Champion.

Marcos Galvao recently won the prestigious Bellator Season Six Bantamweight tournament, besting some of the top fighters in the world including Ed West and Travis Marx before reaching the finals of the where he scored a second round TKO against Luis Nogueira to win the Bellator tournament.

Mike Fitzroy

Hometown: North Babylon, NY

Weight: Bantamweight

Bio: Mike started his journey wrestling at the age of 14 and competed all the way until High School. After that Mike joined Long Island MMA in 2013 to look for that competitive aspect again. Due to his commitment he then turned to have his first MMA fight. Mike has a work horse of a mentality and continues to grow every day. He currently is a Professional MMA fighter in the Bantamweight division

Sergio DaSilva

Sergio DaSilva is a Professional MMA fighter, fighting out of Queens, New York. Sergio is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. Sergio has an impressive grappling competition resume that includes a Bronze Medal at the IBJJF World Championships, 1st place finishes at the expert level in Grapplers Quest and NAGA tournaments, IBJJF New York Open Gold Medalist, and Boston Open Gold Medalist. Sergio has fought for some of the biggest local MMA promotions on the east coast such as CFFC and Ring Of Combat.

John Gotti III

Hometown: Oyster Bay, NY

Weight: Welterweight

Bio: John Gotti III is a Professional MMA fighter in the welterweight division. He has fought in some of the top organizations CES. John is always pushing the fight forward looking for the finish and has had some highlight reel moments inside the cage.

Tom Picciano

Tom is a pro MMA fighter in the featherweight division fighting out of Islip, New York. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and did that all the way through High School. After high school Tom turned his attention toward MMA continuing to look to compete at the highest level. He continues to work hard to improve his skills daily.

Omar Ahmed

Hometown: Sunnyside NY

Weight: Bantamweight

Bio: Omar has been fighting in Kickboxing for over 20 years. He has fought in some of the top organizations around the world. Has competed in over 38 fights and won multiple world titles. Omar recently turned his attention toward MMA and sought out the world class trainers at Long Island MMA. Omar competes in both MMA and Kickboxing.

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Chrissy Yandolli

Hometown: Smithtown, NY

Weight: Strawweight

Bio: Chrissy has been training martial arts for the past 25 years. She has fought around the world as far as Thailand. She has been fighting under Long Island MMA for over 10 years. She competes in both Professional Kickboxing and MMA. She has won a ton of titles over the years including the Pro ISKA Title

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Christian Dottin

Hometown: Deer Park, NY

Weight: Middleweight

Bio: Christian started training kickboxing in 2013. His determination to improve saw him look toward competing. Christian has some devastating knockout power that can end the fight at any point. He is a Professional Kickboxer in the Middleweight Division.

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Kareem Kline

Hometown: Roosevelt, NY

Weight: Middleweight

Bio: Kareem started training BJJ back in 2012. He started to grow a passion for MMA and put all of his efforts into it. Due to his efforts and hard work he currently is a Professional MMA fighter in the Middleweight Division.

John Caldone

Hometown: Massapequa, NY

Weight: Featherweight

Bio: John has been training MMA since 2017. In that time he has shown how hard of a worker he is and his ability to grow as a martial artist and a fighter. Due to this he is a Professional MMA fighter in the Featherweight division.

Alfred Jones

Alfred Jones is a professional MMA fighter, fighting out of Brentwood, New York. Alfred has fought for organizations such as the NYFE “New York Fight Exchange”. He is currently fighting as a bantamweight for professional MMA organization, CFFC “Cage Fury Fighting Championships”.

Jahsua Marsh

Jahsua Marsh is a light heavyweight fighter from Brentwood NY, Jahsua is a NAIA National Champion as well as a 4 time all American. Jahsua hold records in multiple armature MMA organizations and now is a professional fighter.

Ryan Patrovich

Ryan Patrovich is a professional MMA fighter, fighting out of Islip, New York. Ryan is one of New York State’s most decorated wrestlers. In his time wrestling for Islip High School he attained several accolades such as becoming the 2001 NYS wrestling champion at 152 lbs. as well as the NHSCA National wrestling Champion. Ryan then wrestled for Hofstra University and became a 2x NCAA All American. These skills translated well into his professional MMA career. Ryan is currently fighting as a welterweight for the CFFC “Cage Fury Fighting Championships”.

Jillian Decoursey

Jillian is a professional MMA fighter in the atom weight divison fighting in Invicta FC. Jillian is from Queens, NY, and fights out of Long Island MMA. Jillian is a brown belt in brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a very skilled striker as well.

Rob Rinck

Hometown: Merrick, NY

Weight: Middleweight

John O’Dea

Hometown: West Islip, NY

Weight: Lightweight

Adam Livingston

Hometown: Queens, NY

Weight: Lightweight

Enrique Lopez

Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia

Weight: Heavyweight

Ricky Pigatti

Hometown: Farmingdale, New York

Rob Scotti

Rob is an amateur MMA fighter out of Dix Hills, New York.

Joseph Ninomiya

Joseph Ninomiya is anMMA fighter, fighting out of Lindenhurst, New York.

Robert Diggle

Robert Diggle is an MMA fighter, fighting out of West Islip, New York.

Mike Kuhn

Mike Kuhn is an MMA fighter, fighting out of West Islip, New York.

Ryan Schappert

Ryan Schappert is an MMA fighter, fighting out of Kings Park, New York.

Bobby Bodden

Bobby Bodden is an MMA fighter, fighting out of Babylon, New York.

Eric Ott

Eric Ott Is a MMA fighter fighting out of Yapank NY

Hugh Mckenna

Hugh Mckenna is a pro MMA fighter fighting out of the Bronx NY, Hugh Mckenna is also a Brown Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a coach at Long Island MMA as well.