Spotlight on Cage Fury Fighting Championships XIV Champion, Sean Santella!

Atlantic City, NJ – In two weeks, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) will have three title bouts on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Boragta Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One of the main bouts of the evening will be a five-round title bout between current CFFC flyweight champion, Sean “Shorty Rock” Santella and “Kid Thunder” Tuan Pham. After winning the title earlier this year, Santella is eager to get back in the cage. “Being the first ever CFFC flyweight champion is awesome,” said Santella. “Cage Fury Fighting Championships is a great organization that really knows how to treat there fighters. Being a champion in the east coast’s premiere organization, Santella took a quick look back on his roots while preparing for his upcoming title shot. “I started training Brazilian JiuJitsu (BJJ) in 2007 with Andre Gigueto Soares,” said Santella. “I trained with Gigueto on-and-off for a year before I decided to start training at AMA Fight Club. I hold a brown belt in BJJ under Jamie Cruz and hold a couple of titles at different weights.”

While compiling a record of 9-3-1 and has fought the toughest competition the sport has to offer. Even though his last two fights were wars (a decision loss against current CFFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling and a submission victory over Bryan Lashomb), Santella reflects on his first fight as being the toughest. “My hardest fight was my professional debut against UFC’s Nick Pace,” said the champion. “It’s all still a blur to me. I’m not sure if it was the adrenaline or debut jitters.” Some people say that a champion isn’t truly a champion until he defends the title. Santella will soon be able to cement his legacy with his first title defense against Pham. “Tuan is a tough opponent with great stand up,” said Santella of his challenger. “I’m looking forward to the fight. There’s no hiding it, this matchup is pretty much a kick boxer versus a grappler. I’m looking to bring it to the mat and pound him out. After that it’s whatever CFFC wants me to do next.”

Here is the full card:

CFFC Welterweight Title:

Greg Soto vs. George Sullivan

CFFC Flyweight Title:

Sean Santella vs. Tuan Pham

CFFC Bantamweight Title:

Aljamain Sterling vs. Casey Johnson

Main Card:

Evan Chmielski vs. Artur Rofi

Kyle Cerminara vs. Jeremy Shifflett

Erik Purcell vs. Daniel Holmes

Raphael Chavez vs. Brian Kelleher

Mike Medrano vs. Matt Nice

Ozzy Dugulubgov vs. Brian Nielson

Michael Wilcox vs. Shedrick Goodridge

Anthony Craparo vs. Travis Wynn

Jonavin Webb vs. Robert Gittens

*Card subject to change.

About Cage Fury Fighting Championship:

Cage Fury Fighting Championships (www.cffc.tv) is a pioneer in bringing prominent and elite MMA talent to the east coast. With a successful return in 2011 headed by President Rob Haydak Jr. and Vice President Joe Stant, the organization has continued to help launch the careers of several MMA stars including current UFC star and current CFFC lightweight champion John Cholish and rising Strikeforce star Nah-shon Burrell. CFFC Champions include UFC veteran Greg Soto (welterweight), Aljamain Sterling (bantamweight) and Joey Gambino (featherweight) who are both currently ranked as the #2 prospects in the world in their respective weight classes. CFFC Flyweight Champion, Sean Santella is currently ranked as the # 8 prospect in the world.

About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa:

Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 3,475 slot machines; an 80+ table poker room; 11 retail boutiques; 6 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 6 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 square feet of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City’s first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools. Contact:

Rob Haydak, CFFC President: Rob@cffc.tv

Joe Stant, CFFC Vice President: Joe@cffc.tv

Arias Garcia, General Manager: ariasgarcia1@gmail.com