Age:35
Height:5'7"
Fight Weight:135lbs
School:Team Ravenous MMA
Record:3-0
City/State Born:Greenfield, Ma
1. When and Why did you get into MMA??
I started training back in 2006. I'm a very competitive person, and I have always loved martial arts. I started training with no real intention of fighting, but after training for a few years and competing in a couple NAGA's I thought it was time to fight!
2. Do you have a background in martial arts, boxing , wrestling etc?
I don't have any fight related back ground...I was a blank canvas when I started training MMA.
3. What's you nickname, how did you get it?
The Boss.....my wife's friend actually started it...she said since I was the founder/manager/co-coach of the team, and a little "bossy" sometimes, that it would be a good name. It ended up sticking, and that's where we are today!
4. What are your ultimate goals in the sport?
To fight to the best of my ability every time I step into the cage.
5. What do you think about your next opponent?
I think he's a great fighter, and I'm grateful he took the fight.
6. How do you see the fight going/being finished?
I see a great fight, with me getting my hand raised in victory at the end.
7. What weight do you walk at/how much do you cut to fight?
I walk around at about 150ish lbs.
8. What's your favorite part about fighting?
Hearing the roar of the crowd, and testing my abilities.
9. What's the worst part about fighting?
Missing out on events, and dieting.
10. Anyone locally or in the big's that you really would love to fight, and why?
No one in particular.
11. What do you feel is your best weapon in your fights?
My will to win, and desire to finish my opponent.
12. What is your favorite foods that you miss while cutting weight??
Pizza, Cheesburgers, ice cream...basically all the fat kid stuff!
13. What is your most memorable moment to date in MMA??
Probably my first fight....I accomplished my dream of stepping in the cage and winning, and hearing the crowd roar after was insane!!
14. How else do you spend your time when you are not training??
Relaxing with my wonderful, supportive wife, hiking with my 2 dogs, and hanging out with family and friends.
15. What do you do for a living besides fighting??
I'm a machine operator at Yankee Candle Co.
I'd like to thank my wife for all the support with my mma career. My team mates from Team Ravenous, my family and friends, and all the Ravenous fans. Also a big thanks to the many who've helped and influenced me,along my way, including: Kirik Jenness, Jose Lopez, Gerry Navarra, Dan Faggella, Gabriel Gladiador Santos, and all the guys from AFT, and anyone who I've ever trained/rolled/sparred with....also a huge thanks to PFC for the opportunity to fight for their first ever Championship belt!!
Obviously we love Jeremy Reipold as he is a writer for this site but still he deserves his own Featured Fighter!! Come see him this weekend at Premier FC where he challenges Dat Tran for a 135 Ammy Title.