NJ MMA News Podcast Episode 2

On episode two of the NJ MMA News podcast, hosts Sharif Jones and Connor Northrup are joined by one half of the PA Cage Fight 28 main event when Chris Piriz calls in to discuss his move to Washington D.C., his training camp with Team Alpha Male and opponent, Jordan Morales. The crew discussed Jones’ fight announcement, a lightweight bout against Will Martinez at Art of War 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 2, 2017. Jones gives details on the Martinez back story and recaps Maverick MMA 1. NJ MMA News previews PA Cage Fight 28, taking a look at Alex Myers and Larry Gonzalez. Northrup gives his opinion on the New York Athletic Commission and recaps UFC 210. Early stoppages, fake breasts and plain controversy, what can the athletic commission do? Jones and Northrup cover local MMA from top to bottom, so be sure to check it out.

By NJ MMA News Staff

Writing for NJ MMA New since 2011, Connor is passionate about covering local mixed martial arts. He graduated from Temple University’s School of Media and Communications with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. His love for MMA stems from his past as a high school wrestler and jiu-jitsu blue belt. Former UFC fighter Kurt Pellegrino coached Connor in his senior year of high school. He worked as a Rally Sports Desk report for The Philadelphia Inquirer and interned as a sports reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News.