Jazz Securo
Jazz Securo | |
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![]() Jazz Securo at Madison Square Garden | |
Born | New Orleans, LA |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Website | http://www.jazzsecuro.com/ |
Jazz Securo is an International Award Winning Ring Announcer and an Award Winning Actor.[1] He has been featured on several Live Network Television Broadcasts and in several motion pictures.
Career[]
Professional Fighters League[]
Jazz has announced Professional Fighters League events on NBCSN in Daytona Beach, FL, Everett, WA and Washington D.C.
World Series of Fighting[]
Jazz served as the "Official Voice of the Decagon" for the World Series of Fighting[2] that aired on NBCSN and NBC.
Ring of Honor Wrestling[]
Jazz served as guest ring announcer for Ring Of Honor Wrestling in June 2016. ROH airs on national TV and Pay Per View.
North American Allied Fight Series[]
Jazz served as the NAAFS regular ring announcer from October 2010 until early 2014.[3] The NAAFS aired regionally on SportsTime Ohio, nationally on DirectTV and Dish Network. NAAFS also worked closely with Bellator Fighting Championships.
Fight Time Promotions[]
Howard Davis JR. acquired Jazz to announce when he began his organization, FIGHT TIME PROMOTIONS. Fight Time aired on CBS Sports Network.
Championship Fighting Alliance[]
In 2013 Securo announced in south Florida for Championship Fighting Alliance, most notably, the notorious fights with Fallon Fox.[4] She is the first openly African American transgender athlete in MMA history. CFA aired on AXS TV Fights.
Film, television, and radio[]
Securo appeared in Foxcatcher.[5] The scene portrayed the introduction of Mark Schultz at UFC 9. He also played a Nightclub DJ in the movie Aftermath starring Arnold Schwarzenegger,[6] and a ring announcer in the film Kickboxer Retaliation starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.[7] In 2021, Jazz produced and starred in the Harry Potter based hit fan film trilogy, Mudblood: Part One, Part Two and Part Three.[8]
Awards[]
On January 14, 2019 Jazz was named "Ring Announcer of the Year" by Bluegrass MMA.[9]
2018 "Best Supporting Actor" WINNER - Cleveland 48 Hour Film Project[10]
2016 "Ring Announcer of the Year" Nominee - Bluegrass MMA Awards.[11]
2013 "Best Ring Announcer" WINNER - Florida MMA Awards.[12]
Filmography[]
- Foxcatcher (2014)
- Aftermath (2017)
- Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018)
- Mudblood: Part 1 (2021)[8]
Catchphrases[]
- "It's About to Go Down"
- "Somebody Make Some Noise"
References[]
- ^ http://www.48hourfilm.com/cleveland-oh
- ^ "Jazz Securo". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ J Sec Productions (2012-05-23), Jazz Securo Introduces Jarrell Hodge and Cody Garbrandt, retrieved 2017-01-18
- ^ Jason Mugg (2013-05-24), Allanna Jones Vs Fallon Fox Replay, retrieved 2017-01-18
- ^ "Jazz Securo". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ "Jazz Securo". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ "Jazz Securo". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ a b "Mudblood: Part 1 (Full Film) Harry Potter Fan Film (4K)". conradstudios YouTube channel. February 4, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ http://www.bluegrassmma.com/awards/
- ^ http://www.48hourfilm.com/cleveland-oh
- ^ "2016 BluegrassMMA Awards: Ring Announcer of the Year Nominees". BluegrassMMA. 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ "Jazz Securo". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- Living people
- American male film actors
- American sports announcers
- Mixed martial arts announcers