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About

Called Out MMA is comprised of the following professionals:

Steve Miller: President and CEO & Event Promoter

Steve "Stealth" Miller

Steve "Stealth" Miller

Steve Stealth Miller is an long time veteran in MMA both as a fighter and coach, and now as a promoter. In great demand around the world as a motivator, strength athlete, and entrepreneur, he travels the globe teaching young people how to win in their faith, family, finances, and fitness.  He and his wife Mary have been married for 27 years, have 3 children and one grandson. Their lives are characterized by many years of mentoring thousands of wayward young people through The embassy of Transformation, a non-profit foundation that mentors young people through various sports and entertainment programs.  Steve holds 5 world records in feats of strength, including multiple appearances on “Ripley’s Believe it or Not.” He is a featured writer for “Personal Development Magazine,” is a featured expert on the hit docudrama “Pass it On,” and has written and produced numerous books, video series, and personal development courses. Steve and Mary are also the founders and Sr. Pastors of CityChurch International, a non-denominational church in the Inland Empire of Southern California. Contact: Stealth@calledoutmma.com

You can also check out Steve Stealth Miller’s  MySpace Page, FaceBook Page, YouTube Page or his website.

Mike Rush:    Matchmaker & Event Promoter

Mike Rush is our Licensed Matchmaker/Promoter of Called Out MMA. Mike’s experience comes from training in mixed martial arts. He has achieved a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, also trained in kickboxing, jujitsu, wrestling, boxing, and other styles of martial arts. Mike has had the opportunity to work with some of the best: Ken Shamrock, Vernon White, Guy Metzger, Bob Chaney, Jay Martinez, Josh Barnett and Eric Paulson, who has become a good friend and business associate.

Mike is also the owner of United Mixed Martial Arts (UMMA) in La Mirada, Ca. He is one of the trainers and conditioning coaches, working with kids to pro fighters. Mike is the founder of California Xtreme Fighting (CXF) which debuted in 2006 and has had several very entertaining fights.

We are excited to have Mike on our team. With his background in CXF, UMMA, training in mixed martial arts, we feel he is the right guy for the job and he proved it on our first event with a stellar card,  “One of the best matched fight cards we have seen.” CSAC

Francisco (Cisco) Rivera with Mike Rush

UMMA Fighter Francisco (Cisco) Rivera with Mike Rush

Contact: Mike@calledoutmma.com

George Bastermajyan: Asst. Matchmaker / Fighter Relations

George Bastermajyan

George Bastermajyan

George has been involved in the fight game for over 15 years as a professional fighter, coach, trainer, cut man, promoter, manager and matchmaker.  He now brings his talents to Called Out MMA.  Contact: George@calledoutmma.com

Tom Merritt:  Business Manager

Tom Merritt

Tom Merritt

Tom Merritt has a wide variety of business experience both in the USA and Europe.  He has a B.A. from Gordon College, is a California licensed Real Estate Broker, holding a Certification in that field as a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI).  He is co-founder of the parent company behind the Call To Arms I event, that was presented on May16, 2009, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.

Of special interest to Mr. Merritt is seeing that the fighters are well taken care of and that the event remains a family friendly event.  Five of his thirteen grandchildren attended the May 16th event.  He sees the MMA in “MMAin Street, USA”™

Tom Merritt: Contact: Tom@calledoutmma.com

Araz Araradian:  Webmaster & Chief Technologist

Araz Araradian with UFC / WEC Fighter Manny Gamburyan

Araz Araradian with UFC / WEC Fighter Manny Gamburyan

Araz Araradian has been in the technology and internet industry for over 20 years.  He has developed (and maintains) websites for a number of high profile MMA fighters as well as businesses.  He is a firm believer in the FAST delivery and publishing of news and information, which will be the way this website is operated so stay tuned for a slue of updates and fresh stories.  Contact: Webmaster@calledoutmma.com