NICK CATONE’S
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
Instructors
Head Instructor
“The Jersey Devil”
Nick Catone
Nick's Bio
Nick Catone graduated in 2004 from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. He wrestled all 5 years in college NCAA Division I with over 100 career wins and still wrestles at Rider to train for his upcoming MMA fights. He currently holds a brown belt rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of BJJ Black Belt and UFC Welterweight contender Ricardo Almeida. Nick's Jiu-Jitsu training began in 2005 and his first professional (MMA) Mixed Martial Arts fight was in May 2007. After fighting in the local MMA events with an undefeated record of 6 - 0 he became the Middleweight Champion for Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat. In 2008, Nick received an opportunity to sign a multiple fight deal with the world's largest fight organization UFC ® - Ultimate Fighting Championship and debuted his UFC career on February 7, 2009 with a submission win against Derek Downey at the Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida.
In addition to training full-time for the UFC, Nick dedicates himself and is looking forward to coaching and instructing at his new Mixed Martial Arts Academy in his hometown, Brick NJ.
Professional MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Career
- Professional MMA Record 9-2
- 3 Wins by Submission
- 3 Wins by TKO
- Won his UFC Debut by via Submission
- Naga World's 2007 Champ No-Gi Expert Division
- 4-0 Professional Grappling Record
- Ring Of Combat Middleweight Champion
- Currently Fighting for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships)
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Rider University WRESTLING
- 2x NCAA Div. I Conference Champion 2001, 2004
- 2x NCAA Div. I National Qualifier 2001, 2004
- Ranked As High As 7th In The Nation At 184lbs. 2004 *
- 101 Career NCAA Division I wins
- Hold the All-Time Single Dual Meet Season Takedown Record at Rider University With (100) Dual Meet Takedowns, Old Record (65)
- Beast of East Champion 2004
- Southern Scuffle Champion 2004
- Male Athlete of the Year, Rider University 2004 (Wrestling)
- Four Year Letterman, NCAA Div.1
- Captain 2003-2004 Season
Brick Memorial High School WRESTLING
- 4th In The State of New Jersey 1999
- 4x District 23 Finalist 1996,1997,1998,1999
- 2x District 23 Champion 1998,1999
- Districk 23 Outstanding Wrestler 1999
- 2x Region 6 Finalist 1998,1999
- Region 6 Champion 1999
- 102 Career Wins
- 4 Year Letterman
- Captain 1998-1999 Season
- Member of Brick Memorial High School Wrestling Hall of Fame