Fighting in the UFC
I quickly made a name for myself in the UFC with several impressive knockout victories. My signature match was a decisive knockout victory over former UFC champion Dave Menne on September 27, 2002


Fighting in PRIDE

I joined Hammer House I fought in PRIDE Fighting Championships promotion with several knockout victories against Ikuhisa Minowa, Ryo Chonan, and Yuki Kondo.
On October 21st 2006 Baroni captured a victory over boxer turned MMA fighter Yosuke Nishijima via kimura in the first round at PRIDE 32, PRIDE's first American show.

I grew up in Massapequa Park, Long Island, New York a predominantly Italian neighborhood. I attended Hofstra University before transferring to Central Michigan University where I became a two time All-American collegiate wrestler. I was a double major in biology and psychology, and got his degree in psychology. I was also an amateur bodybuilder from the age of 17 to 20 where he competed in a total of 6 shows in which he placed either first or second.
I had a successful amateur boxing and kick-boxing career. I studied kick-boxing under Keith Trimble, and had 7 kick-boxing matches, winning all 7 by knock out. I also competed in 10 amateur boxing matches, also winning all 10 by knock out. Although I was a big fan of the UFC he did not want to compete in it until the UFC had implemented Weight classes.

I am one of the toughest-talking, hardest-fighting, most colorful competitors in Mixed Martial Arts, Phil “The New York Bad Ass’’ I , have just signed a multi-year contract with Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.’s Live Fight Division, EliteXC.

“You know any Jersey boy like me likes a ‘New York Bad Ass’ and Phil’s definitely as bad as they come,’’ said EliteXC Live Events President, Gary Shaw, who made the announcement Saturday. “Phil is a promoter’s dream. He’s a character but also as courageous a fighter as I’ve been around.

“But what I truly love about him is he always comes not only to fight but to win and put on a show. He’s a crowd-pleaser extraordinaire. This is a great addition to the EliteXC family and we are thrilled to sign him. Fans can expect to see Phil back in the cage and fighting his heart out very soon.’’

My next fight is March 15 on the EliteXC Hawaii-based Icon Sport promotion.
“This is a great deal and opportunity. I appreciate EliteXC sticking with me and believing in me enough to sign me,’’

I am know for my superb striking ability, I has immense knockout power with his fists, and I am also an accomplished wrestler. I currently trains with Team Hammer House, whose members include two Train with other PRIDE fighters & UFC heavyweight champions, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman

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