Bruce Connors is a former Marine Scout Sniper and current law enforcement officer and SWAT team member. His three years of Mixed Martial Arts training has given him the talent and versatility to be a force in the cage as well.
Representing Marcio Simas’ renowned Gracie Barra Orlando school, Connors is not only a threat on the ground, but has a truly remarkable standup game as well. Currently a Cage Warriors Featherweight Title holder, Connors is not only ready to defend his belt, but has his sights set on competing for additional titles and gaining recognition as a true contender in the sport.
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Bruce’s next fight will be the main event in the XFC’s April 25th event, Regional Conflict, in Knoxville, TN.
Bruce is taking on a new challenge and dialing in the crosshairs on Jarrod Card in this XFC title fight. The event will be televised live nationwide, exclusively on HDNet. In a recent press release, XFC founder John Prisco commented that “Connors versus Card is a matchup that industry insiders are just salivating over, and its one of the most compelling fights that the XFC has ever had the privelege of promoting.”
Connors, already a Cage Warriors Feather Weight title belt holder, looks forward to the accomplishment of acquiring a second belt and will be proud to show it off alongside his Cage Warriors Title.
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Bruce Connors is scheduled to appear on NBC’s Daytme Show airing nationwide on April 13th. Bruce will be appearing alongside female boxer turned MMA contender, Chevelle Hallback, to speak about the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and his upcoming title fight in XFC 8 on April 25th.
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Congratulations to the new Featherweight Champion Bruce Connors on his decisive victory in the Cage Warriors event in Orlando this past weekend! Connors, still a stranger to the second round, now holds a 6-0 record and continues to prove that he is one of the most exciting and dominant fighters competing in his weight class after making short work of Mike Bruno.
The Cage Warriors event drew a crowd of over 7,000 to the UCF Arena in Orlando, and was hosted by UFC Star Stephan Bonner. Unleashed proved to be one of the most exciting events in Florida this year, with a 10 fight card that kept the crowd on its feet and played host to some of the best fighters in the Southeast Region
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Bruce Connors and Paragon MMA want to welcome the Central FL Police Benevolent Association on board as a sponsor. We are honored to represent a sponsor that fights for the men and woman of law enforcement and are excited to fight for them! They will be making a Bruce Connors shirt for his upcoming title fight, so stay tuned for more info on where to pick up your PBA/Bruce Connors t-shirt.
Bruce Connors has donned many uniforms; the cap and gown he wore at the St Cloud High School class of 1998 graduation, the United States Marines and the Police Department.
Connors proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corp as a sniper. He then parlayed his four years of service into the Police Department as an officer and a part of the S.W.A.T. team, which was recently ranked second in the world S.W.A.T. competition against 72 countries. Connors was awarded the Hero Medal by the Police department for his live-saving efforts.
Years of self-discipline and training, fundamentals which generated excellence in both the Marine Corp and his law enforcement duties have also been the backbone of Bruce’s success in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena. Training at Gracie Barra Orlando , Bruce once again has excelled in his craft, winning his first two matches, both by submission. Victory over his opponents, each having extensive wins and intimidating fight resumes which relegated Bruce to “underdog” status, has quickly moved Connors into the upper echelon of MMA fighters… Click picture for full article
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