User:Chris McLeod

Chris McLeod of Elko, Nevada is the coach, manager, and promoter of Northern Nevada's only professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team, The High Desert Hitmen. With an extensive background in Wrestling at both the High School and Collegiate levels he has brought unparalleled expertise to the athletic community.

His accolades include: 4x State Champion Wrestler(3 individual, 1 team);Outstanding W.R. - Boise State Football Camp; ASICS/USA Wrestling All-American; 2-way Starter -Sertoma Classic Football at both Montana Tech. and University of Montana Western; National Champions 1994 - University of Montana Western; All-American Wrestling - University of Montana Western; World Expo ‘88 - Brisbane, Australia

In addition to his own career as a decorated athlete, he has had a tremendous influence on rising athletes as Wrestling Coach for Hutchinson High School in Fairbanks, Alaska for 3 seasons in brand new program, bringing it from infancy to rank #12 of 52 taking 2nd at Regionals with 5 Regional Champions and numerous individual state awards. He has also been Coach and Corner for numerous professional fighters including his own team which carries a combined record of 47-15.

As reported by Ryan Hope of the Elko Daily Free Press, MMA has had a huge impact on the sports world and McLeod's hard work and dedication has paid off. In 2008 the sport took root in Elko, Nevada with the High Desert Hitmen at the heart of the action. Together with his team McLeod promoted four successful events, all of which were world-televised. Having garnered the respect and support of the local community as well as that of the fight community, 2009 promises to be even bigger and better as the High Desert Hitmen make their debut into mainstream MMA.

Learn more about Chris McLeod and the High Desert Hitmen in Blackbelt Magazine, USA Wrestling, USAmma.com,Elko Daily Free Press, Elko Independant.