MWG client George Oiler competing in West Virginia’s first MMA show
When George Oiler first started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts training, he only planned on fighting once. Now with almost 20 combined professional and amateur fights to his credit, Oiler will help make history on January 7 at Valley Fight League 34 in Williamson, West Virginia, the first ever sanctioned MMA show in the state.
Oiler, who wrestled in high school, turned to MMA to get himself back into shape after watching a young Tito Ortiz use takedowns and ground-and-pound to dominate opponents. He began training at West Virginia MMA under the tutelage of Bryan Atterson and hasn’t looked back since.
Asked why he didn’t stop training once he accomplished his goal of fighting once, Oiler replied, “The adrenaline rush. There’s no better feeling than having my arm raised after a win.
“I have an absolute passion for this sport. Even if at some point I decide I’m not going to fight anymore, I’m going to keep training, working out, and teaching. Jiu Jitsu and MMA is my life.”
A BJJ brown belt under UFC and Strikeforce veteran Jorge Gurgel, Oiler will take on Gary Young in a light heavyweight clash.
“I kind of look at every fight the same,” Oiler said. “I’m going to try and impose my will…control the pace and the place of the fight.”
Oiler is definitely excited to fight in the first show in the state’s history but doesn’t feel any additional nervousness.
“To actually get to fight near home in front of friends and family is awesome,” the longtime West Virginia native said.
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