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Wednesfield Sportsman off to Vegas

Former Oak Meadow & Coppice High student Daniel ‘Pork Chop’ Cassell will be winging his way to Las Vegas after being elected to represent Great Britain at the first IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA

Former Oak Meadow & Coppice High student Daniel ‘Pork Chop’ Cassell will be winging his way to the United States after being elected to represent Great Britain at the first IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA (Mixed Martial Arts),in Las Vegas from 30th June to 5th July. Daniel has lived in Wednesfield all his life.

The UK team was selected from eligible UK applicants through an open application process, with a selective training day forming the final stage.

His profile on the spilt decision MMA site reads:

Name: Daniel Cassell Middleweight: -83.9 kg (185 lbs)
Fight name (if any): “Pork Chop”
Age: 23
Hometown: Wolverhampton
Gym: Wolfpack MMA
Verified Amateur MMA record: 4 – 2 –0
Other combat sports experience/ titles/ belts: None
Fighting style: MMA
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/DanielCassell
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Cassell_12

“The opportunity of being in this selection is amazing, knowing that I have the chance to compete alongside some of the best amateurs in the world. It will be a real test. I am looking to go as far as I can to help put both my club and country on the map!”
– Daniel

The UKMMAF are raising sponsorship to help cover the competition and costs of the UK Team. If you would like to contribute please visit their fundraising page.

Click here for more information about the IMMAF World Championship. 

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