MMA LAB Fighter Gruetzemacher To Make Strikeforce Debut
Aug 11, 2010
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The MMA Lab announced this week that Chris
"Gritz" Gruetzemacher, a member of the MMA Lab Elite Fight Team,
has signed a one fight deal with world championship fight
promotion, Strikeforce. Gruetzemacher will face Ryan Diaz at the
Strikeforce Challengers Event on Friday, August 13, at the Dodge
Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
Chris "Gritz" Gruetzemacher (5-1), a well-rounded fighter with exceptional wrestling and jiu jitsu skills, is currently riding a four-fight win streak. His most recent victory was over Nadeem Al-Hassan, at RITC 140, a fight that quickly ended by TKO in the first round. Gruetzemacher, who fights at 146lbs, has been undefeated for nearly a year, and plans to continue his win streak at Strikeforce Challengers. Gruetzemacher will face Ryan "Lion" Diaz (13-12), who is looking to make a comeback after a recent loss to Reuben Duran at KOTC - Arrival.
Chris Gruetzemacher had this to say about his upcoming bout, "Fighting for a world class fight organization like Strikeforce is an unbelievable opportunity. I plan to put on a great show for the fans, add another win to my record, and prove to Strikeforce that I am a high level contender."
Chris "Gritz" Gruetzemacher trains out of the MMA LAB in Glendale, Arizona alongside other top contenders such WEC Lightweight Champion Benson "Smooth" Henderson and UFC fighter Efrain "Hecho en Mexico" Escudero. The MMA LAB Elite Coaching Staff is among the best in Arizona. The MMA LAB Elite Fight team trains under Six Time World Champion Kick-Boxer Rick "The Jet" Roufus, strength/conditioning coach Jarret Aki, and top-level Jiu Jitsu instructor John Crouch.
About MMA LAB
The MMA LAB, based in Glendale Arizona, is the Southwest's premiere mixed martial arts training center. This state-of-the-art facility has over 14,000 square feet of training area and four training rooms. In addition to the vast amount of grappling and mat space, the Lab offers a full weight and cardio room which includes cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights and plyometric equipment. Lab members also have access to separate men's and women's locker rooms, childcare, massage therapy and spa services. The LAB employs a world-renowned team of instructors with over 100 years of training experience in multiple disciplines, to ensure each member exceeds their personal goals. Programs are offered in Muay Thai/Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts and Sports Conditioning. Classes are set up to accommodate all ages and skill levels, from the individual fighter to every member of the family. The children's classes correspond with adult classes, creating a truly family-friendly environment and the LAB's expanded hours provide opportunities to train morning and night. For more information please visit www.mmalab.com or call 623-792-8543.
Chris "Gritz" Gruetzemacher (5-1), a well-rounded fighter with exceptional wrestling and jiu jitsu skills, is currently riding a four-fight win streak. His most recent victory was over Nadeem Al-Hassan, at RITC 140, a fight that quickly ended by TKO in the first round. Gruetzemacher, who fights at 146lbs, has been undefeated for nearly a year, and plans to continue his win streak at Strikeforce Challengers. Gruetzemacher will face Ryan "Lion" Diaz (13-12), who is looking to make a comeback after a recent loss to Reuben Duran at KOTC - Arrival.
Chris Gruetzemacher had this to say about his upcoming bout, "Fighting for a world class fight organization like Strikeforce is an unbelievable opportunity. I plan to put on a great show for the fans, add another win to my record, and prove to Strikeforce that I am a high level contender."
Chris "Gritz" Gruetzemacher trains out of the MMA LAB in Glendale, Arizona alongside other top contenders such WEC Lightweight Champion Benson "Smooth" Henderson and UFC fighter Efrain "Hecho en Mexico" Escudero. The MMA LAB Elite Coaching Staff is among the best in Arizona. The MMA LAB Elite Fight team trains under Six Time World Champion Kick-Boxer Rick "The Jet" Roufus, strength/conditioning coach Jarret Aki, and top-level Jiu Jitsu instructor John Crouch.
About MMA LAB
The MMA LAB, based in Glendale Arizona, is the Southwest's premiere mixed martial arts training center. This state-of-the-art facility has over 14,000 square feet of training area and four training rooms. In addition to the vast amount of grappling and mat space, the Lab offers a full weight and cardio room which includes cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights and plyometric equipment. Lab members also have access to separate men's and women's locker rooms, childcare, massage therapy and spa services. The LAB employs a world-renowned team of instructors with over 100 years of training experience in multiple disciplines, to ensure each member exceeds their personal goals. Programs are offered in Muay Thai/Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts and Sports Conditioning. Classes are set up to accommodate all ages and skill levels, from the individual fighter to every member of the family. The children's classes correspond with adult classes, creating a truly family-friendly environment and the LAB's expanded hours provide opportunities to train morning and night. For more information please visit www.mmalab.com or call 623-792-8543.
