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At ShoFIGHT 20 in Springfield, Missouri, Chris “Gritz” Gruetzemacher (11-1), a one-time Strikeforce fighter, took on UFC veteran Roli Delgado. In the biggest test of his young career, Apex Sports Agency fighter Gruetzemacher dominated, utilizing elbows on the feet and on the mat en route to a 3^rd round TKO stoppage.

Regarding his big win, Chris said, “I felt great. I hit a speed bump in the beginning of the first round, but other than that I felt solid.

“It was very much a one-sided [butt]-whoopin.’”

After starting out 1-1 in his career, “Gritz” has now secured ten straight wins, including eight finishes. With such an exemplary record, it can only be a matter of time before an organization like the UFC comes calling. Is “Gritz” ready?

“I do feel that I am ready for the big show. More than anything, I want my opportunity to showcase what I can do, and to have my name in the big lights. I got big goals, and for any of those things to happen, fighting in the UFC is a must.”

Apex Sports Agency has quickly garnered a strong reputation in the MMA world, working with stars on the rise such as UFC fighters Chris Clements, Clifford Starks, Carlo Prater, and Matt Lucas, as well as established fighters like Karo Parisyan, Drew Fickett, Jorge Gurgel, and Zoila Gurgel.

Chris Gruetzemacher can be found on Twitter @GRITZMMA.

For more information on Apex Sports Agency, please visit http://www.ApexSportsAgency.com/. ASA can also be found on Twitter@ApexSportAgency.

TJ Waldburger Signs with Paradigm MMA Management

May 21, 2012

(Irvine, CA)  Professional UFC fighter TJ Waldburger has signed Paradigm MMA Management for full representation.  TJ is 24 years old and a very promising athlete competing in the welterweight division in the UFC.  TJ, who turned pro at 17, has a record of 15-6 and is 3-1 in the UFC with 2 first round submissions.  TJ trains at Grapplers Lair in Belton, TX under coach John Moore and is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

TJ stated this about the signing, “As a fighter in the UFC, the Super Bowl of MMA, I am always looking to stay a step ahead of the competition.  When I heard of Paradigm MMA Management, I found that the firm had a lot to offer.  Then getting to meet with the Paradigm team face to face, I saw a group of successful guys who have passion and love what they do.  I thank God for the opportunity, and look forward to working with Paradigm MMA Management.” 

Paradigm MMA Management President, Audie Attar said, “We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with a great person and exciting fighter like TJ Waldburger.  TJ has proven that he is one of the best young fighters in the UFC and we look forward to working as part of his team helping him to reach his full potential.”

TJ takes on Brian Ebersole at UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City, NJ on June 22.