The Pit (mixed martial arts)

The Pit [1] [2]
Est.1986
Founded byJohn Hackleman
Primary ownersJohn Hackleman
Primary trainersJohn Hackleman
Rick Metzler[3]
Chuck Liddell[4]
Luke Riddering
Joe Lynch
Glover Teixeira[5]
Justin Lucas
Eric Umali
Castle Williams
Past titleholdersChuck Liddell Glover Teixeria
Prominent fightersChuck Liddell (UFC)[6]
Glover Teixeira (UFC)
Court McGee (UFC)
Ramsey Nijem (UFC)
Antonio Banuelos (DREAM)[7]
Scott Lighty (Strikeforce)
Training facilitiesArroyo Grande, California
Henderson, Nevada
Malibu, California
Atascadero, California
Camarillo, California
WebsiteThe Pit Headquarters

The Pit is a professional mixed martial arts association and training camp operating in Arroyo Grande, California; with a branch in Henderson, Nevada, and affiliate schools throughout the United States. Founded in 1986 by John Hackleman, The Pit fighters have competed in various promotions such as the UFC, WEC and DREAM. The Pit became world famous when Pit black belt Chuck Liddell became the UFC light-heavyweight champion.

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  2. ^ "John Hackleman article". Knucklepit.com. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  3. ^ "ThePitMalibu - Instructors". ThePitMalibu.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-13.
  4. ^ "ESPN Page 2- This guy scares you?". ESPN.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  5. ^ "The Pit Instructors". ThePitMMA.com. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-06-30. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  6. ^ "UFC notebook: Liddell, Ortiz truckin' on 'Route 66'". The Boston Herald. 2007. Archived from the original on 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
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