Team Schiavo and Team Fernandez to merge to become the French Top Team"

2 of Frances most successful MMA teams have merged to create 1 dominant French team and take on new challenges in Mixed Martial Arts. Both teams, having created names for themselves in the UK and worldwide, have agreed that a united team was the next step necessary to continue their stellar rise.

Paris, France (PRWEB) May 18, 2004 --With Emmanuel Fernandez having submitted Ian Butlin for the CageWarriors Featherweight title this weekend and Samy Schiavo taking on submission expert Gerald Strebendt in Cage Rage to continue his climb in the UK Lightweight rankings, new, amalgamated team manager, Darragh Creamer (DROC to the internet initiated) suggested both should work together to help formulate a strategy and prepare for their fights. Consequently, Fernandez will be traveling down to Avignon to stay with the Schiavo brothers and help Samy prepare for his Jiu Jitsu opponent.

The Players:

Samy Schiavo:
Since a loss to Jean Silva, (arguably as a result of having taken the fight on short notice and still putting on the UK fight of the year) Samy Schiavo took some time off and traveled to Brazil Dojo to work on his ground game and strategy. He then dominated his comeback fight beating former Cage Warriors Lightweight champion Paul Sutherland in one round by Ground 'N Pound. Samy was scheduled to take on the UKs top Light Weight Dave Elliot on 23 May, but his opponent has pulled out. Samy's next fight will most likely be against UFC Veteran Gerald Strebendt in Cage Rage 7 on 10 July

Mohamed Khasha:

19 year old Team Schiavo member, 'Phenom and UKMMAC Welterweight champion Mohamed Khasha continued to impress UK fans and promoter by destroying previously undefeated Abdul Mohamed in under one minute at British UFC veteran Ian Freemans Pride and Glory in April. Mohamed has impressed UK MMA fans so much with his explosive style that he has been dubbed by many 'The Human KO Machine'

Emmanuel Fernandez:

Since winning his MMA debut against highly ranked UK Lightweight Robbie Olivier in the first round Emmanuel Fernandez has not needed more than one round in his four subsequent matches, winning all of them by triangle choke and culminating in his recent victory for the Cage Warriors title. Emmanuels next fight will be against UFC Veteran Leigh Remedios at Cage Rage on 10 July.

Emmanuels younger brother Frederic Fernandez made his victorious MMA debut on Extreme Brawl in March and won a unanimous decision against the tough Mark Chen at Cage Warriors 7 his next fight will pit him against Extreme Brawl British champion Ricky Moore.

Team Fernandez members Cedric Celerier and Ludovic Perez will also make their MMA debut's on the Extreme Brawl Card along with Team Schiavo member Laurent Colombeau.

For more information on French Top Team and team members visit our website http://www.frenchtopteam.free.fr or call +33(0)6 22 65 13 46

To book French Top Team fighters on your event or to enquire about seminars email Darragh Creamer at frenchtopteam@free.fr or by phone +33(0)6 22 65 13 46

Darragh Creamer
French Top Team
+33(0)6 22 65 13 46
http://frenchtopteam.free.fr

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