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Fighter's Bio

NAME:  Jeff Quinlan

WEIGHT CLASS:  Middleweight

AGE/DOB: 27   1-5-79

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:   6’ 185

BIRTHPLACE:  Chicago, IL

FIGHTING STYLE:  Shamrock Submission Fighting

FIGHTING OUT OF:  Shamrock Martial Arts Academy

PROFESSIONAL MMA RECORD:  0-0

STRENGTHS: Powerful, good knees

TRAINING REGIMENT:  morning-cardio, afternoon-fight
training, evening-grappling HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Oak Forest High

COLLEGE ATTENDED: Some

SPOKEN LAUGUAGE'S: English

FAMILY INFORMATION. Mother: Carol Lanza, Father: Jeff Quinlan, Sister:
Stephanie, Brothers: Sean, Kevin, Brian, and Patrick

THOUGHTS ON THE IFL: They are taking the sport to the next level

VIEWS ON THE TEAM CONCEPT IN OUR SPORT: I feel that it is a fantastic
concept! It will be good for the fighters as well as the fans!

OPINION OF YOUR UPCOMING OPONENTS: Every fighter in the league has
talent, they wouldn't be here if they didn't.

What does it mean to you having this opportunity to fight in the IFL?
and to be part of such a new concept that could change our industry? It
is an honor to be a part of this. I hope that this concept really takes
off and keeps the sport growing and heading in a positive direction

Give us your thoughts on your coach and what it is like to be a member
of his team? Frank is a fantastic martial artist and an even better
coach. It is an honor to be on his team and compete with such a great group of guys!

When and why did you start fighting MMA? January 21 2005

Do you have any hero's and explain why? I always liked Rocky Marciano,
He whooped everyone and he always carried himself well. Mike Tyson as
well, I was always impressed by his power

What is your favorite technique? Whichever gets me the win.

What was your job before you started fighting and do you currently
maintain that position?  Naval Avionics Technician, No

What sports did you play in high school, if any? None.  MMA is my first
sport

List any hobbies, or interest you have outside of fighting: Outdoor
activities mostly

Who is the most motivational person in your life? My Team

Every boy, dreams/ fantasies, about being something when they grow up,
what did you want to be? Always was fascinated by fighting, wanted to
be a fighter

What can you personally bring to your team that will help to ensure,
they are the best in the league?  Just that I will give 100% and will to
whatever is necessary to help the team win.


Dwayne Compton | Raphael Davis | Jeff Quinlan | Josh Odom | Brian Ebersole | Ray Steinbeiss