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Thanks to all our awesome fighters and loyal fans for making RISE41 a night to remember!

RISE FIGHTS

RISE 41 Fighter Profile

Name: Jake "The Irish Hammer" Grigson
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Pro MMA Record: 5 - 6
Gym Affiliation: USA Martial Arts

RISE Fighting:What got you started in MMA?
Grigson: I started MMA after my friend PJ took me to my first gym. I loved the one-on-one aspect and I love to train and work hard.

RISE Fighting: Who are some of your favorite MMA fighters?
Grigson: I love watching Clay Guida. No matter how the match is going for him, he is always moving forward and fighting back.

RISE Fighting: What can fans expect to see from you this Saturday night?
Grigson: I think the fans can expect a great fight that will be fun to watch. He is a well-rounded fighter, as am I, so I'm ready for a war and I hope he is too!

RISE 41 Fighter Profile

Name: Brady Hovermale
Height: 5'10'
Weight: 155 lbs.
Pro MMA Record: 10 - 6
Gym Affiliation: Sudn Impact Gym

RISE Fighting:What got you started in MMA?
Hovermale: I've wrestled since I was 6 years old and I also started boxing at a young age as well. I went to high school with fellow MMA fighter James Porter, and we both decided to give it a shot and we went to train under MMA vetran David Love.

RISE Fighting: Who are some of your favorite MMA fighters?
Hovermale: Some of my favoriter fighters to watch and learn from include Conor McGregor, Anderson Silva, and Stephen Thompson.

RISE Fighting: What can fans expect to see from you this Saturday night?
Hovermale: People are going to see an experienced fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight takes place. All of my wins are by finish, and I intend to add another one to the list on Saturday night!

Photo credit - Double D Photography

RISE 41 Fighter Profile

Name: Marina Coffman
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Amateur MMA Record: 0-2
Gym Affiliation: ProAm Fitness

RISE Fighting:What got you started in MMA?
Coffman: I've been around the fighting scene my whole life and have always loved it. I kind of jumped head-first into MMA before I was ready,but I fell in love with it right of the bat and see myself doing it for awhile to come

RISE Fighting: Who are some of your favorite MMA fighters?
Coffman: First, I would have to say Ronda Rousey because she really set the bar for women's MMA and made people respect it an see it's full potential. Others that I admire include Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Anderson Silva, and Conor McGregor

RISE Fighting: What can fans expect to see from you this Saturday night?
Coffman: They can expect me to give it everything I have. I don't back down or shy away from a challenge, so tey can expect to see me put every ounce of my training into this fight and show them what the ProAm team is made of.

Photo credit - Ruben Kappler Photography

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RISE 41 card set, including late addition Brady Hovermale

The lineup is set for RISE41 MMA. It all goes down this weekend November 19 at the Lucas County Rec Center. Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased on the RISE page or by visiting the RISE website. You don't want to miss this one fight fans. Tag and share!!!

Rise 41 Live Mma | Events | Rise Fights MMA returns to Toledo, Ohio

Stand up fight fans, it's FIGHT WEEK! After a memorable fight weekend with McGregor becoming UFC's first 2-weight class champion, MMA comes to Toledo for those who just can't get enough! Stay tuned for tomorrow am as we will release the full fight card. Tickets are only $25 with a limited amount available. Get yours today from our page or from the RISE fights website.

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