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Matt Peña

GOD's WILL

About Me

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Well... I'm probably one of the most diverse people that you will ever meet. I joke about being the first half white kid, raised in my totally Mexican family, who lived in an all black neighborhood. That all sounds funny, but it's true. If that isn't diverse enough... I write poetry, still believe in that one love, served in the Marines, and train the greatest mixed martial arts team in the world, Miletich Fighting Systems. I'm the boxing coach for guys like Robbie Lawler, Jens Pulver, Spencer Fisher, Tim Sylvia, Matt Hughes, Pat Miletich, and the list of great fighters continues to grow. I know I will get some crap from the fighters when they find that stuff on the internet. It's all good though, because it's being real. I was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. I'm just one of many many Pena's here in the area. Anyone who knows anything about boxing or fighting the the Midwest knows of my family, all thanks to my grandfather and legendary boxing trainer, Alvino Pena. I started training in boxing since I was four, and had my first match at the age of six. Being the grandson of Alvino Pena, one would say that we were all bread to fight. Although at times it was a very difficult legacy to live up to, I'm very proud of my family name. I really only have a couple of goals in life. I want to find that one partner to share life with, and I want to train as many world champions in boxing and mixed martial arts as possible (with God's blessing I have a few of those already). Most importantly, I want to continue to improve on being a better Christian man. Money is nice, but I'm provided for. Being around the world a couple of times, and being a part of some of the hottest VIP parties in the process has really grounded me in terms of what is really important to me. I know that I have been blessed, and I try not to take things for granted... Life is just so much more meaningful when you have someone that you can trust and share with. Jesus is a great person to start with.

For a little more about me, and to see some more recent pictures of my team mates check outt www.matt-pena.com .

My Interests

I love spending time with my family and friends first and foremost. My second passion is training/watching boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. I do write a bit. I also am an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan.

I'd like to meet:

Through what I do, I've met many famous people. The novelty has definitely worn off by now. Unless your a Saint Louis Cardinal or a boxing legend!! =)

Music:

I love so many different types of music. I think all forms express certain emotions that I can go through on any given day, so I can relate to it all. I would definitely have to say that Hip Hop and R&B are my most favorites. I would be lieing if I said that I didn't like some Pop and Country music as well as other types though.

Books:

The Bible

Heroes:

Jesus and my mother

My Blog

UFC 61

This week getting ready for UFC 61 was probably my most stressful yet.  MFS had Joe Jordan, Josh Neer, and Tim Sylvia all getting ready for fights. We started off the even with Joe Jordan, who is...
Posted by Matt Peña on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:04:00 PST

Silverbacks Win!

Congrats to the Quad City Silverbacks for winning the International Fight League Legends Championship Cup!  We didn't sweep all five fights, but they all did a elevating MFS name again! Although ...
Posted by Matt Peña on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:49:00 PST

UFC 60

Just got back from UFC 60!  Hughes and Fisher were just amazing!  I've been blessed to work with such amazing atheletes and people. Spencer was ready to fight from the get go, as many of you...
Posted by Matt Peña on Wed, 31 May 2006 09:02:00 PST