West alum Fike to make MMA welterweight debut Saturday
Stepping into any ring takes a tremendous amount of dedication and pride. West 2024 alum Trevor Fike has those qualities in abundant supply. The former three-sport standout, a exercise science and a physical therapist assistant major at Shawnee State presently, will make his welterweight mixed martial arts (MMA) debut as part of the New Line Cagefighting (NLC) 49 stop. Fike, who will represent ...
West 2024 graduate Trevor Fike is set to make his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut at the New Line Cagefighting (NLC) 49 event on Saturday evening. As a three-sport standout during his time at Shawnee State, Fike will represent Hoover Combat in the welterweight division and face off against Athens, Ohio's David Farmer. Fike, who will take on Farmer at 6 p.m. at the Boyd County Convention and Arts Center in Catlettsburg, Ky., has been training at Hoover Combat Athletics for the past year, transitioning from baseball to martial arts.
The 21-year-old athlete credits his diverse sports background for preparing him for the challenges of MMA, both physically and mentally. With his dedication and hard work, Fike is ready to test his skills and showcase the progress he's made since starting his MMA journey.
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