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Jack and James Lledo The student-athlete brothers are undefeated on the Pittsburgh fight scene with no signs of slowing down.

  By Dustin Schlagel   Jack and James Lledo both graduated from Lower Merion High School, the same high school that NBA  legend Kobe Bryant graduated from. ( Pitt Wrestling )     PITTSBURGH (May. 1, 2024) – In the sport of combat fighting, it’s not uncommon to see wrestlers make a transition from the mat to the octagon. However, it is rare to see a fighter balance fighting and wresting at the same time, while also taking on the course load of a full-time college student. For brothers Jack and James Lledo however, it may be the key for a longer prime.     The Lledo brothers have already begun to make a name for themselves on the local fight scene early in their careers. James, who wrestled at Pittsburgh University before transferring to Lockhaven University, has started his career with a perfect record of 3-0. James picked up his first amateur MMA win in 2022, as just a true college sophomore. James has also finished two of his three fights by submissio...

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