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 Name: Pete “THE HEAT” Rogers (Coach)AKA: PJ Weight: 135 – 140 lbs (61.2 – 63.5 kg) Height: 6 feet 1 inches Date of Birth: Feb 18, 1990 Bio: Pete “The Heat” Rogers (PJ) is 19 years old was placed on Team USA for Kickboxing and was supposed to make his long awaited professional debut in Romania on August 7th, 2009, which is hoped to be rescheduled. ‘PJ’ has been training, competing and fighting since he was 3 years old. He is trained in Koba-Ryu Karate which is a mixture of multiple martial art disciplines and styles. Proving his destiny to be involved in martial arts, ‘PJ’ was born on the day of his father’s martial art tournament, the Valentine’s Day National Karate Championships in the United States. In attendance at the tournament was the ‘Father of Kickboxing’ Bill “Superfoot” Wallace. ‘PJ’ has won numerous karate tournaments and martial arts championships and was ranked Number 1 in ‘fighting’ for several years in the New England circuit. As ‘PJ’ became a teenager, his focus turned toward Full Contact Fighting also known as Kickboxing. Following in his father’s footsteps, ‘PJ’ has most recently fought at the Mohegan Sun Casino in the USA. He is also the Assistant Coach and Trainer for Team Rogers and ASAP Fight League. ‘PJ’ is a current college student studying Criminal Justice and hopes to become a world renowned fighter and champion within Mixed Martial Arts. |
 Name: John OswaldBorn: Cleburne, TX From: Franklin, CT DOB: 5-3-91 Age: 18 Weight: 165 Fighting Styles: Kick Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu Favorite Fighter: My favorite fighter is Chuck Lidell. The way he can knock someone out with one punch and his laid back personality really makes him someone I feel I could look up to. I think of him as my role model. If I could ever train with Lidell it would be a dream come true Hero: My hero is Randy Couture. He has the drive and the will to still be fighting at 46 years old, and the way he was able to become a fan favorite is something I wish to do. Also, he signifies what the sport is all about, fighting to the end and never backing down from the challenge. When he steps into the cage you know it’s going to be a good fight. I came to Peter Roger’s Gym looking for a sport that I could really get a good work out and get out any pent up aggression. Along with that I wanted to find a sport that was fun and not a chore. When I joined I found everyone was very welcoming and willing to take the time to teach you. As I continued I really got into the sport making new friends and teammates. Getting to know the people and finding out that they’re there to back you up and will be in your corner through it all. Then when training with them and everyone else that is there at the gym I’m able to get an awesome work out that works every part of the body. It’s a total body work out like no other. Training is fun and everyone is able to work at the level they feel comfortable with; whether it’s training intensely or just at a easy pace. Every time I step into the ring I try to improve, always trying to learn new things and really trying to be the best. There are so many aspects to think about, and if there’s ever a weakness there’s always a way to make it a strength. Now I look to MMA not only for something that is a blast to do, but I hope to make it a career someday. In my first fight I was so excited, nervous, and pumped up. The only way I could describe it would be overwhelming. When you hear the crowd cheer and you know your doing good there isn’t a feeling on the world like it. Everything you’ve work for comes down to three rounds to prove you are the better fighter. It’s all on you and if you win or lose it comes down to you. To me this isn’t work it’s something that I could do everyday of my life and never be tired of. I love fighting and it has literally become my addiction. My dream is to become the welter weight champion of the world. |
 Name: Jarrid Scott HeonAge: 23 Born: Plainfield CT Weight: 169lbs Height: 5′11 About: my gym Training with Peter Rogers and Pj Rogers is great. They work us all on great striking techniques, along with good submissions. If we aren’t sparring in the ring we are grappling. If we aren’t grappling we are working cardio. Pete is always keeping us busy and working us hard, especially before a fight. Our gym also has a very family sort of feeling. All our the fighters are good friends, and get along with each other very well. Style: Kickboxing/Submissions. Goals: Become Pro, Fight in Japan Heros/Inspirations/Fav. Fighter: In the sport of mixed martial arts there is too many amazing fighters to just name one. Best Experience: Fighting KO’s Submissions Fighting at Mohegan Sun Arena Other Hobbies: Videography,Skateboarder, Long walks on the beach, candle lit dinner |
 Name: Dan Sucholet
Age: 19 Thoughts about training: I started training to stay in shape, and fell in Goals: To become a better fighter, and just do the best I can. I don’t |
 Name: Emily “The Lioness “LamontagneBorn: Warwick, Rhode Island Age: 15 Height: 5’5 Weight: 115 Fighting styles: Kickboxing, Oki-Ryu Kenpo Favorite Moment: Winning the Triple Crown in 2007 in point fighting Favorite fighter: Christine Bannon Rodrigues Heroes: My Mom & Dad, they allow me to explore all my talents. And get me to my goals I have set for myself. They support me in any endeavor I pursue. About me: I got into Karate when I was six. My Dad is a Black belt in Oki-Ryu Kenpo. I use to go to class with him and he introduced me to Karate. I won my first triple crown in Sport Karate fighting when I was 13 years old. Last year my Dad introduced me to Kickboxing at Peter Rogers. My first fight was an exhibition at Mohegan Sun in October of 2009. After that it inspired me to keep going in Kickboxing and cross train this with my Sport Martial arts and my Karate studies. |
 Name: Jacob “Bam Bam” St. GermainAge: 19 Hometown: Franklin, CT Fight weight: 155-160 Height: 5′9″ Fight Style: MMA Favorite Fighter: Forrest Griffin Heros: My parents Bio: I got into fighting because itbeen something that I have always wanted to do but never knew it was a possibilty until I started going to Peter Rogers gym. My goal out of fighting is to one day become a professional fighter and possible fight for a living. |
 Name: Jeremy McWhorter
I grew up in Temple, TX and joined the military after high school. After serving 12 years, I decided that I needed to pursue higher education. While obtaining my B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, I joined the UConn Jujutsu club in hopes of finding an outlet for the daily school and job stresses. I entered the Battle at the Sun III and this is where I met Peter Rogers and the members of Team Rogers who made me feel welcome right away. As the ‘old guy’ of the team, I enjoy the competition in MMA and hope to continue fighting as long as I can. |
 Name: Tal Stimson “cabazon”Age: 25 Hometown: Scotland, CT Fight weight: 155-170 Height: 5′7″ Fight Style: koba-ryu ,ground and pound Goal: Make it to the UFC. |
 Name: Todd StimsonAge: 16 Hometown: Canterbury, CT Fight weight: 155-160 Height: 5′8″ Fight Style: koba-ryu ,MMA Heros: My Parents Goal: To be good in MMA. |
 Name: Desmond “Desi” StimsonAge: 16 Hometown: Canterbury, CT Fight weight: 135 Height: 5′7″ Fight Style: koba-ryu ,MMA Goal: To be good in MMA. |
 Name: Thane StimsonAge: 29 Hometown: Canterbury, CT Fight weight: 135 Height: 5′7″ Fight Style: koba-ryu ,MMA Goal: Make it to the UFC. |
