Team Canada – For more images of the Canadian Championships by Josip Mrkoci (graphics by Shane Weaver) visit the CCA Facebook page HERE.[/caption] The Canadian Finals on May 29th showcased spectacular matches by the 2015 Team Canada members including World Bronze Medalist Sambath Kuhn (135lbs) and World Silver Medalist Alexander Martinez (170lbs). Victory for the Alberta duo in their respective divisions secured their return to Las Vegas. In contrast, 2015 Team Canada members Jessie Atwell (125lbs) and Dylan Lielke (155lbs) were narrowly defeated in the Finals by newcomers Jarrett Vornbrock ( 125lbs) and John Nguyen (155lbs). At the conclusion of the 2016 Canadian Team Trials, CCA President Rohit Seth stated: “Canada is at a new juncture in the Sport of Amateur MMA. We have qualified the most advanced Team yet to compete at the IMMAF Worlds. I congratulate the hard efforts of all Canadian Amateur MMA athletes and I wish Team Canada the very best of luck in their anticipated victory at the IMMAF World Championships, 2016. “My commendation to the Board of Directors of CCA on their committment, perseverance and support in holding excellent 2016 National Championships. Special thanks to Lee Mein, Bill Mahood, Lethbridge Sports Commission, Jenn Wolstenholme and the volunteers for hosting the Nationals in Lethbridge.” Canadian athletes who qualified for the 2016 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA are listed below: TEAM CANADA ———————– 125lbs – F – Flyweight – Allan Brittney 135lbs – F – Bantamweight – Dinwoodie Sierra ————————————- 125lbs – M – Flyweight – Vornbrock Jarrett 135lbs – M – Bantamweight – Kuhn Sambath 145lbs – M – Featherweight – Fehr Ben 155lbs – M – Lightweight – Nguyen John 170lbs – M – Welterweight – Martinez Alexander 185lbs – M – Middleweight – Laporcak Filip 205lbs – M – Light Heavyweight – Cronkite Colton 265lbs – M – Heavyweight – Francotti Kyle All athletes will be subject to IMMAF screening and clearance ahead of competition at the World Championships. You can follow the CCA on Twitter @IMMAF_Can and visit CanadianCombat.com for more information]]>
Team Canada set for 2016 IMMAF World Championships
