Nick Catone Biography

Nick Catone graduated in 2004 from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.
He wrestled all 5 years in college NCAA Division I with over 100 career wins and still wrestles at Rider to train for his upcoming MMA fights.

He currently holds a brown belt rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance and long-time friend and training partner BJJ Black Belt, Professor Bill Scott.
Nick's Jiu-Jitsu training with Bill began in 2005 at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shore Academy and his first professional (MMA) Mixed Martial Art fight was in May 2007.

After fighting in the local MMA events with an undefeated record of 6 - 0 he became the Middleweight Champion for Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat.
In 2008, Nick received an opportunity to sign a multiple fight deal with the world's largest fight organization UFC ® - Ultimate Fighting Championship and debuted his UFC career on February 7, 2009 with a submission win against Derek Downey at the Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida.

In addition to training full-time for the UFC, Nick dedicates himself to coaching and instructing both his MMA and Wrestling classes at the Academy.

Rider University WRESTLING

• 2x NCAA Div. I Conference Champion 2001, 2004
• 2x NCAA Div. I National Qualifier 2001, 2004
• Ranked As High As 7^th In The Nation At 184lbs. 2004 *
• 100 Career NCAA Div. I wins
• Hold the All-Time Single Dual Meet Season Takedown Record at Rider University With (100) Dual Meet Takedowns, Old Record (65)
• Beast of East Champion 2004
• Southern Scuffle Champion 2004
• Male Athlete of the Year, Rider University 2004 (Wrestling)
• Four Year Letterman, NCAA Div.1
• Captain 2003-2004 Season

Brick Memorial High School WRESTLING

• 4^TH In The State of New Jersey 1999
• 4x District 23 Finalist 1996,1997,1998,1999
• 2x District 23 Champion 1998,1999
• Districk 23 Outstanding Wrestler 1999
• 2x Region 6 Finalist 1998,1999
• Region 6 Champion 1999
• 102 Career Wins
• 4 Year Letterman
• Captain 1998-1999 Season
• Member of Brick Memorial High School Wrestling Hall of Fame