PrimeTime Sports Performance Introduces the Ultimate Training Center for MMA Athletes
Feb 12, 2009
PrimeTime Sports Performance Introduces the Ultimate Training
Center for MMA Athletes; Home to MMA Superstar Thiago “Pitbull”
Alves and Legendary Trainer Andre Benkei
(PRESS RELEASE) -- PrimeTime Sports Performance (PT Sports) is proud to unveil its world class MMA training program at its state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot sports performance training center in Boca Raton. Joining the MMA staff for PT Sports are UFC top contender Thiago “Pitbull” Alves and legendary MMA trainer Benkei.
The Director of the MMA Program and daily instructor at PT Sports
is Thiago “Pitbull” Alves, the UFC’s welterweight division’s top
contender and recently named 2008 Fighter of the Year by MMAWeekly.
Alves’ career began at the age of 15, defeating his 25 year old
opponent by unanimous decision and hasn’t looked back
since.”Pitbull” is widely recognized as a dangerous striker with an
excellent takedown defense and will be receiving a title shot this
summer when he faces champion Georges St-Pierre in what will be a
mega UFC Pay-Per-View event.
“Since I’ve been training at PT Sports, I’ve noticed significant improvement in my conditioning and it clearly shows in my performance in the ring,” said Alves. “The MMA program that we’ve built at PT Sports is not only focused on developing top level professionals but also offers the most intense training work-out available for those individuals seeking the ultimate way to get in shape.”
André Vinicius Aurnheimer Ferreira, better known throughout the world as Benkei, joins PrimeTime Sports as the Head MMA Trainer and is considered to be one of the sports’ top trainers. Benkei’s elite strength and conditioning programs are widely regarded in the US, Japan and around the world. “I’m proud to call PrimeTime Sports my training home as I admire their dedication to building better athletes with a focus on elite strength and conditioning programs,” said Benkei. “PrimeTime Sports has become the most highly regarded MMA performance training location for some of the top level MMA professionals in the country.”
Besides offering performance training for the top MMA fighters, PrimeTime Sports also offers classes for amateurs and MMA enthusiasts in the disciplines of MMA, Jiu- Jitsu and Muay Thai. PrimeTime offers the unique opportunity for participants in these programs to be taught by the best, namely the aforementioned “Pitbull” Alves as well as World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter Marcus Aurelio.
“Since our debut in October 2008, our professional fighters hold a record of 9-1 since joining PT MMA Performance Training Program,” said Matt Cannold, PrimeTime Sports partner. “We strongly feel that under the guidance of Thiago Alves and Benkei that PT Sports will become the pinnacle for MMA training.”
Other professional MMA fighters doing the performance training at PrimeTime include: Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante, Thiago Silva, Marcus Aurelio, Jorge Santiago, Antonio "Pezao" Silva, Wilson Gouveia, Thiago Tavares, Mark Bocek, Dan Cramer & Jessica Aguilar.
PrimeTime Sports, located in Boca Raton at 6500 West Rogers Circle, is a unique, 20,000 square-foot athletic training facility offering a combination of the most authentic playing surfaces, state of the art equipment and top level trainers. PT Sports’ youth programs work with kids from the ages of 7-18 with the goals and skill levels ranging from beginners looking for a foundation to foster a love of athletics to individuals aspiring to play at the Division I level and beyond. www.primetimeboca.com
(PRESS RELEASE) -- PrimeTime Sports Performance (PT Sports) is proud to unveil its world class MMA training program at its state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot sports performance training center in Boca Raton. Joining the MMA staff for PT Sports are UFC top contender Thiago “Pitbull” Alves and legendary MMA trainer Benkei.
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“Since I’ve been training at PT Sports, I’ve noticed significant improvement in my conditioning and it clearly shows in my performance in the ring,” said Alves. “The MMA program that we’ve built at PT Sports is not only focused on developing top level professionals but also offers the most intense training work-out available for those individuals seeking the ultimate way to get in shape.”
André Vinicius Aurnheimer Ferreira, better known throughout the world as Benkei, joins PrimeTime Sports as the Head MMA Trainer and is considered to be one of the sports’ top trainers. Benkei’s elite strength and conditioning programs are widely regarded in the US, Japan and around the world. “I’m proud to call PrimeTime Sports my training home as I admire their dedication to building better athletes with a focus on elite strength and conditioning programs,” said Benkei. “PrimeTime Sports has become the most highly regarded MMA performance training location for some of the top level MMA professionals in the country.”
Besides offering performance training for the top MMA fighters, PrimeTime Sports also offers classes for amateurs and MMA enthusiasts in the disciplines of MMA, Jiu- Jitsu and Muay Thai. PrimeTime offers the unique opportunity for participants in these programs to be taught by the best, namely the aforementioned “Pitbull” Alves as well as World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter Marcus Aurelio.
“Since our debut in October 2008, our professional fighters hold a record of 9-1 since joining PT MMA Performance Training Program,” said Matt Cannold, PrimeTime Sports partner. “We strongly feel that under the guidance of Thiago Alves and Benkei that PT Sports will become the pinnacle for MMA training.”
Other professional MMA fighters doing the performance training at PrimeTime include: Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante, Thiago Silva, Marcus Aurelio, Jorge Santiago, Antonio "Pezao" Silva, Wilson Gouveia, Thiago Tavares, Mark Bocek, Dan Cramer & Jessica Aguilar.
PrimeTime Sports, located in Boca Raton at 6500 West Rogers Circle, is a unique, 20,000 square-foot athletic training facility offering a combination of the most authentic playing surfaces, state of the art equipment and top level trainers. PT Sports’ youth programs work with kids from the ages of 7-18 with the goals and skill levels ranging from beginners looking for a foundation to foster a love of athletics to individuals aspiring to play at the Division I level and beyond. www.primetimeboca.com

