Rich Hess grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma, where he started wrestling at age 6. He has 10 years of Boxing experince and his martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Professor David Ruiz.
Certified CPR/AED Holder
Achivements
1998 U.S. National Combat Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt Champion.
1998 National Extreme Sport Fighting Championships semi-finalist, pro MMA debut @165lbs.
1998 USWF 145lb World Title 8-man Tournament semi-finalist. Gladiators Challenge Veteran.
1998 Ring of Fire; former #1 ranked @145lbs
2000 Black Belt 3-D martial Arts from Clarence Thatch.
2002 IFC Vetran (ISKA MMA world Title Fight).
2002 Promoted Brown Belt in Judo
2003 IFC . VS Former UFC Champion Jens Pulver
2006 Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Silver Medalist at 154lbs.
2007 Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gold Medalist at 154lbs.
2007 Shoot Boxing Japan Veteran.
2007 Fight to Win Jiu-Jitsu Champion.