ULTIMATE MMA: A TRUE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Our Staff is fully trained and possess multiple style backgrounds to help us complete a TRUE Mixed Martial Arts Academy. At Ultimate MMA Training Center we provide a safe, clean, enjoyable environment where students can the learn the techniques necessary to advance not only physically, but mentally.

We view all of our members as part of the Ultimate MMA team and encourage members to support each other both in class and outside the academy.

ANDREW CALANDRELLI

Andrew, our main instructor, is known throughout the United States. He has earned three national grappling titles and numerous first place finishes in both NAGA and GRAPPLERS QUEST. Andrew is considered one of the top grapplers and MMA Fighters on the East Coast. He currently holds the USKBA North East Championship at 175lbs.
  • 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
  • 6-2 Pro MMA Fighter
  • Current 2-0 Bellator Fighting Championships Fighter
  • IBJJF Certified Referee
  • USKBA North East MMA Champion
  • 3 Time Grapplers Quest US National Champion
  • 8 Time NAGA Grappling Champion
  • Trains MUAY THAI under Master Toddy
  • Former UNDEFEATED Amateur Boxer
  • 4th Degree Black Belt in TMA



EMMANUEL DEJESUS

Jesus (as he is known), another one of our assistant instructors, is recognized for being a very technical instructor with a contagious enthusiasm for the martial arts. A strong competitor on the grappling scene, he excels in training top-quality students and fighters, and prides himself on being an enthusiastic and talented teacher.
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
  • 2008 NAGA Adult Flyweight Bronze Medallist
  • 2008 Massachusetts State Adult Featherweight Champion
  • 2008 NAGA New England Adult Flyweight Champion
  • 2008 Grapplers Quest Adult Flyweight Champion
  • 2009 IBJJF No-Gi Pan American Bronze Medallist
  • 2009 IBJJF NY International Adult Light Featherweight Gold Medallist
  • 2009 IBJJF NoGi Pan Ams Adult Light FW Purple Belt Bronze Medallist
  • 2010 NAGA Lightweight Brown & Black Belt Champion
  • 2010 Grapplers Quest Beast Of The East 5 LW Brown Belt Silver Medallist
  • 2010 IBJJF Pan Ams Adult Light Featherweight Brown Belt Silver Medallist
  • 2010 IBJJF NY International Open Adult FW Brown Belt Bronze Medallist
  • 2010 Grapplers Quest Europa Lightweight Black Belt Division Champion



DAN CASSELLA

Dan is one of our assistant instructors in our Kid's classes. He also assists in Private Instruction classes for our new members. Recently promoted to purple belt, Dan has shown that he has what it takes to be a strong competitor on the grappling scene. If you are looking for Dan, you can be sure his is training or teaching at Ultimate MMA.
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
  • Warrior Nation Grappling Superfight Veteran
  • 2009 2nd Place Blue Belt Gi Vitor Shaolin BJJ Open Flyweight Division
  • 2010 Vitor Shaolin BJJ Open No Gi Flyweight Divison Champion
  • 2010 2nd Place No Gi Grapplers Quest Intermediate Flyweight Division
  • 2010 NAGA NorthEast No Gi Flyweight Champion
  • 2011 IBJJF Boston International Open Light Featherweight Bronze Medalist



BLAIR TUGMAN

Blair is our wrestling instructor and a 4X NJ Freestyle State Champion and a former DI wrestler at Lock Haven University, Abu Dhabi Combat Club veteran, and current Pro MMA Fighter, Blair's background is packed with what it takes to be a well-rounded fighter.
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
  • Pro MMA Fighter
  • BoDog Fight Veteran
  • 2007 Abu Dhabi Worlds Veteran
  • D1 Wrestler for Lock Haven University
  • AAU Freestyle Grand National Champion
  • 2X Top 10 Finish at Freestyle Junior Nationals
  • 5X Team NJ Freestyle Member
  • 4X NJ Freestyle State Champion
  • 3X NJ Scholastic State Place Finisher
  • 4X NJ HS Region Champion/Place Finisher
  • 4X NJ HS District Champion



LUIS FIGUEROA

Luis is our strength and conditioning coach. A Certified CrossFit Trainer with a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a Pro MMA Fighter, Luis brings not only an abundance of experience, but a solid fitness background.
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
  • Pro MMA Fighter
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CrossFit Certified Personal Trainer
  • Jungle Fight Brazil III Veteran
  • 2006 World Grappling Championships Lightweight Champion
  • 2008 North American Grappling Lightweight Champion
  • 2009 NAGA New England Lightweight Champion



MARISA MESSER-BELENCHIA

Marisa is our Women's Only Boot Camp instructor and one of our assistant kid's class instructors. With her competitive background in fitness competition and personal training she has quickly adapted her skills to rank among the top women in the grappling scene.
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
  • Women's Only Boot Camp Instructor
  • 2012 NAGA New York Grappling Championships Gold Medalist Gi
  • 2012 NAGA New York Grappling Championships Gold Medalist No Gi
  • 2012 NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championships Silver Medalist No Gi
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • AAAI & ISMA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Fitness Competitor: Fitness Atlantic Top 5 - 2011 and Competed 2012