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NAAFS Night of Champions 2010 Amateur Heavyweight Title Bout- Rick Day vs. Nelson Best

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
265lb Title Bout- Rick Day (USA Martial Arts) vs. Nelson Best (Team Impact)
Rick Day is a strong challenger for my 1st Annual “Night of Championship Facial Hair,” as
he’s sporting an impressive ‘stache. He looks very tall and lean for a heavyweight, as compared
to his opponent, who is stocky in build. Nelson Best is sporting the new Sponsorship shirt by
Intimidation Clothing (www.IntimidationClothing.com) in the green/black style. Best looks like
more of a typical heavyweight.
Round 1
Day is last year’s NAAFS Amateur Heavyweight champ, and will be looking to defend. Day
is undefeated, while Best only has one defeat to his name. Best appears to be doing most of the
action early on, but Day is waking up. Best throws a nice counter right cross that floors Day. Day
doesn’t know where he is for a moment, but is able to get to his feet on his own. Nelson Best is
your 2010 NAAFS Amateur Series Heavyweight Champion by way of knockout in under 2
minutes.

265lb Title Bout- Rick Day (USA Martial Arts) vs. Nelson Best (Team Impact)

Rick Day is a strong challenger for my 1st Annual “Night of Championship Facial Hair,” as he’s sporting an impressive ‘stache. He looks very tall and lean for a heavyweight, as compared to his opponent, who is stocky in build. Nelson Best is sporting the new Sponsorship shirt by Intimidation Clothing (www.IntimidationClothing.com) in the green/black style. Best looks like more of a typical heavyweight.

Round 1

Day is last year’s NAAFS Amateur Heavyweight champ, and will be looking to defend. Day is undefeated, while Best only has one defeat to his name. Best appears to be doing most of the action early on, but Day is waking up. Best throws a nice counter right cross that floors Day. Day doesn’t know where he is for a moment, but is able to get to his feet on his own. Nelson Best is your 2010 NAAFS Amateur Series Heavyweight Champion by way of knockout in under 2 minutes.

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NAAFS Night of Champions 2010 Amateur Light Heavyweight Title Bout- Mike King vs. Jeff Hughes

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
205 lbs Title Bout- Mike King (Buckeye MMA) vs. Jeff Hughes (Instigator Fight Team)
Mike King represents Buckeye MMA, along with Billy Vaughan, who will be facing Donny
Walker later tonight for the Pro Series Featherweight Belt. King is sponsored by Intimidation
Clothing, as is this semi-live blog. Check them out at www.IntimidationClothing.com for a nice
selection of MMA-Themed apparel. AJ Aeschlimann, who I am told is not fighting tonight
due to an injury, is working overtime, as he escorted Jeff Hughes to the cage along with Chase
Owens in the last fight.
Round 1
Hughes looks light on his feet and defends an early takedown attempt. A knee below the belt of
King stops our action momentarily. Hughes is using an underhook to press King into the cage.
King is working hard and defends a single leg takedown. King tees off on Hughes with a flurry
of 1-2 punches. The right hand is particularly effective and he wobbles Hughes. Hughes can’t
stand and King lets him have it. The referee Jerry Krycz jumps in to stop the fight and it’s all
over. Our 2010 NAAFS Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion is Mike King, by way of 1st
round TKO.

205 lbs Title Bout- Mike King (Buckeye MMA) vs. Jeff Hughes (Instigator Fight Team)

Mike King represents Buckeye MMA, along with Billy Vaughan, who will be facing Donny Walker later tonight for the Pro Series Featherweight Belt. King is sponsored by Intimidation Clothing, as is this semi-live blog. Check out Intimidation at www.IntimidationClothing.com for a nice selection of MMA-Themed apparel. AJ Aeschlimann, who I am told is not fighting tonight due to an injury, is working overtime, as he escorted Jeff Hughes to the cage along with Chase Owens in the last fight.

Round 1

Hughes looks light on his feet and defends an early takedown attempt. A knee below the belt of King stops our action momentarily. Hughes is using an underhook to press King into the cage. King is working hard and defends a single leg takedown. King tees off on Hughes with a flurry of 1-2 punches. The right hand is particularly effective and he wobbles Hughes. Hughes can’t stand and King lets him have it. The referee Jerry Krycz jumps in to stop the fight and it’s all over. Our 2010 NAAFS Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion is Mike King, by way of 1st round TKO.

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NAAFS Middleweight Title Bout- Bob Rech vs. Chase Owens

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
185 lbs Title Bout- Bob Rech (Team DNA) vs. Chase Owens (CO MMA)
Bob Rech is escorted to the cage by his team and coaches, including Jessica Zomcik, who will
be competing later on the card. Owens is brought out to the cage by NAAFS Pro Series Champ
AJ Aeschlimann, who I thought was a member of the Instigator Fight Team, but I shouldn’t be
shocked by the closeness of the fighters in the MMA community. Rech is announced as being
Bob “The Train” Rech. I would have also appreciated Bob “Shhhhhhh”Rech, but not up to me I
guess.
Round 1
Owens locks up a tight bodylock, but Rech is furiously defending the takedown. Owens keeps
looking for the takedown and nearly gives up a guillotine. Owens eventually gets a takedown,
but finds himself briefly in position to be submitted by gogoplata, which would have left me
stunned. Rech pushes off his back and reverses position and goes into Owens’ guard. Rech to full
mount, but is unable to do much with it. I’m going to score that tough round for Bob Rech 10-9,
based on submission attempts, a tough initial takedown defense, and the position reversal.
Round 2
Owens looks tired in the corner, while Rech seems fresh despite 3 minutes of action. Owens
lands a nice left body kick and Rech shoots deep for takedown. Rech briefly finds himself in
a guillotine, but is able to work his way to side control. Rech lands some knees from the side
control, but is swept by Owens and finds himself on the bottom. Owens appears to have split
Rech open around Rech’s right eye. Owens is tough on top and is doing a nice job of keeping
his hips low to the mat, to prevent being rolled. Owens takes Rech’s back. Rech slips free and
quickly jumps on top of Owens. Tough round to score. I am glad that I just have to tell you
what’s going on inside the cage and not decide the outcome. At any rate, I’ll give that round to
Owens, so on my officially unofficial scorecard, I see this fight knotted up going into the 3rd
round.
Round 3
Rech scores a quick takedown and Owens catches Rech in half guard. A scramble finds Rech
out front with Owens on his knees, defending a guillotine attempt. Owens drives forward and
takes Rech down. Owens moves to side control, but a scrambling Rech ends up on top. Owens
attempts a kimura, and Rech spins to defend. Owens scrambles to the top and gains full mount.
Owens moves to Rech’s back and this fight is going to the scorecards. I am estimating that
Owens took the fight 29-28. The official judges decision has Chase “Why You Do ‘Em Like
That” Owens winning the 2010 NAAFS Amateur Series Middleweight Title by way of
unanimous decision.

185 lbs Title Bout- Bob Rech (Team DNA) vs. Chase Owens (CO MMA)

Bob Rech is escorted to the cage by his team and coaches, including Jessica Zomcik, who will be competing later on the card. Owens is brought out to the cage by NAAFS Pro Series Champ AJ Aeschlimann, who I thought was a member of the Instigator Fight Team, but I shouldn’t be shocked by the closeness of the fighters in the MMA community. Rech is announced as being Bob “The Train” Rech. I would have also appreciated Bob “Shhhhhhh”Rech, but not up to me I guess.

Round 1

Owens locks up a tight bodylock, but Rech is furiously defending the takedown. Owens keeps looking for the takedown and nearly gives up a guillotine. Owens eventually gets a takedown, but finds himself briefly in position to be submitted by gogoplata, which would have left me stunned. Rech pushes off his back and reverses position and goes into Owens’ guard. Rech to full mount, but is unable to do much with it. I’m going to score that tough round for Bob Rech 10-9, based on submission attempts, a tough initial takedown defense, and the position reversal.

Round 2

Owens looks tired in the corner, while Rech seems fresh despite 3 minutes of action. Owens lands a nice left body kick and Rech shoots deep for takedown. Rech briefly finds himself in a guillotine, but is able to work his way to side control. Rech lands some knees from the side control, but is swept by Owens and finds himself on the bottom. Owens appears to have split Rech open around Rech’s right eye. Owens is tough on top and is doing a nice job of keeping his hips low to the mat, to prevent being rolled. Owens takes Rech’s back. Rech slips free and quickly jumps on top of Owens. Tough round to score. I am glad that I just have to tell you what’s going on inside the cage and not decide the outcome. At any rate, I’ll give that round to Owens, so on my officially unofficial scorecard, I see this fight knotted up going into the 3rd round.

Round 3

Rech scores a quick takedown and Owens catches Rech in half guard. A scramble finds Rech out front with Owens on his knees, defending a guillotine attempt. Owens drives forward and takes Rech down. Owens moves to side control, but a scrambling Rech ends up on top. Owens attempts a kimura, and Rech spins to defend. Owens scrambles to the top and gains full mount. Owens moves to Rech’s back and this fight is going to the scorecards. I am estimating that Owens took the fight 29-28. The official judges decision has Chase “Why You Do ‘Em Like That” Owens winning the 2010 NAAFS Amateur Series Middleweight Title by way of unanimous decision.

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NAAFS Amateur Welterweight Title Bout- Josh Oppenheimer vs. George Comer

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
170 lbs. Title Bout- Josh Oppenheimer (Evolve MMA) vs. George Comer (Griffon Rawl)
Wow! Oppenheimer comes to the cage first, and in a match-up of beards, he has this one in the
bag. His beard is ZZ Topp-esque and should help to absorb some of the sting of his opponent’s
striking.
Oppenheimer represents Akron’s Evolve MMA, while Comer is from Griffon Rawl, a gym in
nearby Mentor, Ohio. Griffon Rawl is owned and operated by UFC veteran Jason “Dynamite”
Dent, truly a class act in the local MMA scene. Since both fighters are local to the Cleveland
area, it should get loud here in Gray’s Armory.
Comer is sponsored by Intimidation Clothing, wo you can check out at
www.IntimidationClothing.com. Comer is also the defending champion in this division from
2009. Oppenheimer is a long, lanky fighter and Comer is very compact.
Round 1
Comer opens with a front kick and a quick shot, that is stuffed by Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer
uses his reach to fend off shots and throw some solid punches. Oppenheimer seems unphazed
by Comers striking and has an answer for everything. Another takedown attempt is stuffed by
Oppenheimer, and another. Oppenheimer A late takedown by Comer may have stolen the round,
despite Oppenheimer’s 2:55 of domination.
Round 2
Comer looks refreshed and comes out at a furious pace. Comer scores a takedown and is driving
Oppenheimer into the cage. Oppneheimer’s long legs seem to be working to his disadvantage,
as Comer has lots of room to operate in Oppenheimer’s guard. Comer is landing some decent
punches, but Oppenheimer’s beard is absorbing them, presumably. Comer seems content to stay
in the guard, and Oppneheimer looks for a guillotine, but can’t get it and round 2 ends. Round 2
was much easier to score. 10-9 Comer.
Round 3
They’ll touch gloves at the estart of round 3 and we’re off. Comer throws a wild cross and scores
a takedown. Oppenheimer is either looking for a kimura or a sweep by kimura, but Comer is
ready for it. Comer passes to half guard and is unable to do anything with it. Oppenheimer
regains guard and looks frantically for guillotines or kimuras. He’ll have to finish to win the fight
at this point. Comer gets full mount and drops a frenzy of punches until the final horn sounds.
I see Comer as the winner, as do the judges who see George Comer as the 2010 NAAFS
National Amateur Welterweight Champion. Comer thanks his family, coaches, and seemingly
all of those in attendance. Comer is so excited he picks up his interviewer, who looks to be less
than thrilled with the prospect of drycleaning his suit.

170 lbs. Title Bout- Josh Oppenheimer (Evolve MMA) vs. George Comer (Griffon Rawl)

Wow! Oppenheimer comes to the cage first, and in a match-up of beards, he has this one in the bag. His beard is ZZ Topp-esque and should help to absorb some of the sting of his opponent’s striking.

Oppenheimer represents Akron’s Evolve MMA, while Comer is from Griffon Rawl, a gym in nearby Mentor, Ohio. Griffon Rawl is owned and operated by UFC veteran Jason “Dynamite” Dent, truly a class act in the local MMA scene. Since both fighters are local to the Cleveland area, it should get loud here in Gray’s Armory.

Comer is sponsored by Intimidation Clothing, wo you can check out at www.IntimidationClothing.com. Comer is also the defending champion in this division from 2009. Oppenheimer is a long, lanky fighter and Comer is very compact.

Round 1

Comer opens with a front kick and a quick shot, that is stuffed by Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer uses his reach to fend off shots and throw some solid punches. Oppenheimer seems unphazed by Comers striking and has an answer for everything. Another takedown attempt is stuffed by Oppenheimer, and another. Oppenheimer A late takedown by Comer may have stolen the round, despite Oppenheimer’s 2:55 of domination.

Round 2

Comer looks refreshed and comes out at a furious pace. Comer scores a takedown and is driving Oppenheimer into the cage. Oppneheimer’s long legs seem to be working to his disadvantage, as Comer has lots of room to operate in Oppenheimer’s guard. Comer is landing some decent punches, but Oppenheimer’s beard is absorbing them, presumably. Comer seems content to stay in the guard, and Oppneheimer looks for a guillotine, but can’t get it and round 2 ends. Round 2 was much easier to score. 10-9 Comer.

Round 3

They’ll touch gloves at the estart of round 3 and we’re off. Comer throws a wild cross and scores a takedown. Oppenheimer is either looking for a kimura or a sweep by kimura, but Comer is ready for it. Comer passes to half guard and is unable to do anything with it. Oppenheimer regains guard and looks frantically for guillotines or kimuras. He’ll have to finish to win the fight at this point. Comer gets full mount and drops a frenzy of punches until the final horn sounds. I see Comer as the winner, as do the judges who see George Comer as the 2010 NAAFS National Amateur Welterweight Champion. Comer thanks his family, coaches, and seemingly all of those in attendance. Comer is so excited he picks up his interviewer, who looks to be less than thrilled with the prospect of drycleaning his suit.

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NAAFS Amateur 155 lb Title Bout-Joe Goyette vs. Clint Musser

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
155 lbs Title Bout- Joe Goyette (Team Air Gadfly) vs. Clint Musser (Evolve MMA)
If memory serves me, I believe that Musser is a stocky fighter and has collegiate wrestling
experience, having wrestled for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Being a Buckeye myself, I am
going to have a real problem if the crowd breaks out in the “WE ARE— PENN STATE” cheer,
but I don’t anticipate that tonight, and Cael Sanderson and Joe Paterno are nowhere to be found.
Goyette enters the cage looking calm and confident. Having seen both men in action previously,
this should be an action-packed fight. Musser is fighting for Evolve MMA, a gym from nearby
Akron (who, coincidentally, hates Lebron), and receives a very warm welcome.
Round 1
Musser shoots for a quick takedown and Goyette shows some excellent takedown defense before
yielding the takedown. Goyette quickly moves to take Musser into his guard. Musser scoots
Goyette across the cage on his back and works towards his corner. Musser looks to pass to
sidemount, but Goyette only allows him to go to half-guard. Musser looks to trap Goyette’s arm
with his knee and trom some strikes. Musser grabs for a guillotine, and cranks it up to a standing
guillotine. Goyette hangs tough and the round ends. I scored it for Clint Musser 10-9.
Round 2
Goyette is the longer-limbed fighter, and seems to be keeping Musser at bay with his jabs.
Musser waits for Goyette to punch and then scores a lightning-quick takedown into Goyette’s
guard. Musser presses Goyette into the cage, giving him no room to work from the bottom. Not
much in the way of striking damage, but Musser is doing enough from the top to keep the fight
from being restarted on the feet. Another 10-9 round for Clint Musser. From my vantage point,
Goyette will need to finish the fight to leave here with the victory.
Round 3
Goyette looks confident with his strikes, but Musser looks intent on taking the fight to the
ground wit another takedown. Musser has a takedown and is looking tired. Goyette creates some
space and gets to his feet. Musser looks exhausted on his feet and is frantically looking to take
the fight to the ground. Goyette’s reach advantage is not a factor on the ground. Musser moves
to sidemount and then mount and finishes the round by throwing a series of bombs to the face of
Goyette. I had the fight scored 30-27 for Clint Musser, but we’ll send it to the announcer for the
official word from the judges.
Clint Musser wins the 2010 NAAFS Amateur Series National Championship in the
Lightweight Division by unanimous decision.
NAAFS women’s fighter Jessica “Evil” Eye is in attendance tonight, and I have heard
rumors of a big announcement for Jessica. Jessica is a warrior that puts in serious time in
the gym, and certainly deserves all of the success that she earns in her career.

155 lbs Title Bout- Joe Goyette (Team Air Gadfly) vs. Clint Musser (Evolve MMA)

If memory serves me, I believe that Musser is a stocky fighter and has collegiate wrestling experience, having wrestled for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Being a Buckeye myself, I am going to have a real problem if the crowd breaks out in the “WE ARE— PENN STATE” cheer, but I don’t anticipate that tonight, and Cael Sanderson and Joe Paterno are nowhere to be found. Goyette enters the cage looking calm and confident. Having seen both men in action previously, this should be an action-packed fight. Musser is fighting for Evolve MMA, a gym from nearby Akron (who, coincidentally, hates Lebron), and receives a very warm welcome.

Round 1

Musser shoots for a quick takedown and Goyette shows some excellent takedown defense before yielding the takedown. Goyette quickly moves to take Musser into his guard. Musser scoots Goyette across the cage on his back and works towards his corner. Musser looks to pass to sidemount, but Goyette only allows him to go to half-guard. Musser looks to trap Goyette’s arm with his knee and throw some strikes. Musser grabs for a guillotine, and cranks it up to a standing guillotine. Goyette hangs tough and the round ends. I scored it for Clint Musser 10-9.

Round 2

Goyette is the longer-limbed fighter, and seems to be keeping Musser at bay with his jabs. Musser waits for Goyette to punch and then scores a lightning-quick takedown into Goyette’s guard. Musser presses Goyette into the cage, giving him no room to work from the bottom. Not much in the way of striking damage, but Musser is doing enough from the top to keep the fight from being restarted on the feet. Another 10-9 round for Clint Musser. From my vantage point, Goyette will need to finish the fight to leave here with the victory.

Round 3

Goyette looks confident with his strikes, but Musser looks intent on taking the fight to the ground with another takedown. Musser has a takedown and is looking tired. Goyette creates some space and gets to his feet. Musser looks exhausted on his feet and is frantically looking to take the fight to the ground. Goyette’s reach advantage is not a factor on the ground. Musser moves

to sidemount and then mount and finishes the round by throwing a series of bombs to the face of Goyette. I had the fight scored 30-27 for Clint Musser, but we’ll send it to the announcer for the official word from the judges.

Clint Musser wins the 2010 NAAFS Amateur Series National Championship in the Lightweight Division by unanimous decision.

NAAFS women’s fighter Jessica “Evil” Eye is in attendance tonight, and I have heard rumors of a big announcement for Jessica. Jessica is a warrior that puts in serious time in the gym, and certainly deserves all of the success that she earns in her career.

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NAAFS 145 lb Amateur Title Bout-Clint Musselman vs. Justin Steave

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
145 lbs. Title Bout- Clint Musselman (PM Fight Club) vs. Justin Steave (H20/Mainstreet
MMA)
This next bout is for the NAAFS Amateur Featherweight Championship. Mussleman is an
appropriate name for our first fighter, as he is certainly no stranger to the weightroom. Steave
looks to be the taller of the two fighters. I am told that Steave won the first matchup between the
two fighters by way of quick knockout.
Round 1
Both fighters are in the orthodox stance, with neither man looking to engage. Musselman looks
for a quick shot and eats a knee to the body for his efforts. Steave is elusive and Musselman
waits fir his chance to shott. Musselman presses the action into the cage and takes a few punches
to the side of the head while he is digging for a takedown. Despite having his back to the cage,
Steave looks to be the aggressor, throwing a bevy of punches to the body of his opponent. The
fighters flurry and Steave drops Musselman with a punch that was thrown incidentally just after
the horn. Steave was warned for the strike, and we’ll continue into round 2, with Justin Steave
taking the first round 10-9.
Round 2
Musselman begins the round by shooting for a takedown. Steave stuffs the shot and gains double
underhooks and throws some strong knees to the body. Musselman keeps after the takedown
and scores it. Steave gains guard and is looking for an armbar. Steave alternates between open
and closed guard and Musselman looks content to stay in the guard and not pass. Steave locks
in a quick armbar and Musselman taps immediately. No judges are necessary for this one, and
Justin Steave is the NAAFS 2010 Amateur Featherweight Champion. Steave looked very
comfortable on the feet or on the ground, and I’m expecting to hear his name called again. With
his tough takedown defense and solid striking, Steave is certainly a force to be reckoned with
down the road. Following the bout, Steave declared that he will become a professional after 17 (!
) amateur bouts.

145 lbs. Title Bout- Clint Musselman (PM Fight Club) vs. Justin Steave (H20/Mainstreet MMA)

This next bout is for the NAAFS Amateur Featherweight Championship. Mussleman is an appropriate name for our first fighter, as he is certainly no stranger to the weightroom. Steave looks to be the taller of the two fighters. I am told that Steave won the first matchup between the two fighters by way of quick knockout.

Round 1

Both fighters are in the orthodox stance, with neither man looking to engage. Musselman looks for a quick shot and eats a knee to the body for his efforts. Steave is elusive and Musselman waits for his chance to shoot. Musselman presses the action into the cage and takes a few punches to the side of the head while he is digging for a takedown. Despite having his back to the cage, Steave looks to be the aggressor, throwing a bevy of punches to the body of his opponent. The fighters flurry and Steave drops Musselman with a punch that was thrown incidentally just after the horn. Steave was warned for the strike, and we’ll continue into round 2, with Justin Steave taking the first round 10-9.

Round 2

Musselman begins the round by shooting for a takedown. Steave stuffs the shot and gains double underhooks and throws some strong knees to the body. Musselman keeps after the takedown and scores it. Steave gains guard and is looking for an armbar. Steave alternates between open and closed guard and Musselman looks content to stay in the guard and not pass. Steave locks in a quick armbar and Musselman taps immediately. No judges are necessary for this one, and Justin Steave is the NAAFS 2010 Amateur Featherweight Champion. Steave looked very comfortable on the feet or on the ground, and I’m expecting to hear his name called again. With his tough takedown defense and solid striking, Steave is certainly a force to be reckoned with down the road. Following the bout, Steave declared that he will become a professional after 17 (!) amateur bouts.

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135 lb Amateur Title Fight- Brett Gruber vs Isaiah Chapman

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
135 lbs. (Title Bout) Brett Gruber (Ohio BJJC) vs. Isaiah Chapman (Rock Hard MMA)
It’s apparent that we’re in for a solid night of fights as the very first fight, as are all of the
amateur bouts, is for the NAAFS title. Isaiah Chapman is our champion, but Brett Gruber looks
poised to stake his claim on the belt. The cage is locked and we’re underway. Chapman comes
out southpaw and both fighters are throwing nice body kicks. Chapman scores a takedown and,
after a scramble and heavy knee to the body of Gruber, the fight goes back to the feet. Chapman
scores a nice trip from the body lock position and moves to sidemount. Gruber looks comfortable
on the ground and Chapman lets him stand up. Gruber shoots but Chapman eludes the attempt
and scores the mount. Gruber gives up his back and Chapman sinks in a rear naked choke,
though he only sinks in one hook. The choke is tight and Gruber appears to be out as the round
ends. I’d have to score that round 10-9 in favor of Isaiah Chapman.
Round 2
Gruber is up and ready to go. I am shocked this round is even happening as Gruber laid on
the canvas for a few seconds face down. Gruber attempts a hip toss and moves to his guard.
Chapman is trying to stand up, but Gruber has other ideas. Gruber is looking for a triangle/arm
bar, and Chapman moves to his feet. Gruber is trying to improve his position with a sweep, but
moves back to closed guard. Gruber attempts a nice armbar, but Chapman slips his arm free. It’s
no wonder Chapman wants to keep the fight on the feet, as Gruber looks tough on the ground.
Gruber makes a weak attempt at a shot and Chapman nearly takes his back as the round ends.
Due to his great number of submissions, I’m giving the edge to Brett Gruber in round 2, and on
my officially unofficial score card, I see this fight as tied up at 19-19. Round 3 should determine
our winner.
Round 3
Chapman throws some nice leg kicks to keep Gruber at a distance. Chapman’s kicks ar elethal,
as he lands a few to the body of Gruber. Chapman appears well-versed in Greco-Roman
wrestling as he looks for throws from nearly every position. Gruber looks to pull guard and
Chapman is pressing forward toward the cage. Chapman’s arms are extended, but Gruber looks
to keep him close with his guard. Chapman is throwing heavy strikes to the head of Gruber.
A late armbar attempt is in vain for Gruber, and I believe that Chapman took that fight, with a
pretty convincing effort in round 3. We’re waiting for an official decision from the announcer
and all 3 judges scored the bout 30-27 for your 2010 NAAFS Amateur Bantamweight
Champion, Isaiah Chapman.

135 lbs. (Title Bout) Brett Gruber (Ohio BJJC) vs. Isaiah Chapman (Rock Hard MMA)

It’s apparent that we’re in for a solid night of fights as the very first fight, as are all of the amateur bouts, is for the NAAFS title. Isaiah Chapman is our champion, but Brett Gruber looks poised to stake his claim on the belt. The cage is locked and we’re underway. Chapman comes out southpaw and both fighters are throwing nice body kicks. Chapman scores a takedown and, after a scramble and heavy knee to the body of Gruber, the fight goes back to the feet. Chapman scores a nice trip from the body lock position and moves to sidemount. Gruber looks comfortable on the ground and Chapman lets him stand up. Gruber shoots but Chapman eludes the attempt and scores the mount. Gruber gives up his back and Chapman sinks in a rear naked choke, though he only sinks in one hook. The choke is tight and Gruber appears to be out as the round ends. I’d have to score that round 10-9 in favor of Isaiah Chapman. Gruber slowly gets to his feet, though it appears that he was unconscious due to that tight choke.

Round 2

Gruber is up and ready to go. I am shocked this round is even happening as Gruber laid on the canvas for a few seconds face down. Gruber attempts a hip toss and moves to his guard. Chapman is trying to stand up, but Gruber has other ideas. Gruber is looking for a triangle/arm bar, and Chapman moves to his feet. Gruber is trying to improve his position with a sweep, but moves back to closed guard. Gruber attempts a nice armbar, but Chapman slips his arm free. It’s no wonder Chapman wants to keep the fight on the feet, as Gruber looks tough on the ground. Gruber makes a weak attempt at a shot and Chapman nearly takes his back as the round ends. Due to his great number of submissions, I’m giving the edge to Brett Gruber in round 2, and on my officially unofficial score card, I see this fight as tied up at 19-19. Round 3 should determine

our winner.

Round 3

Chapman throws some nice leg kicks to keep Gruber at a distance. Chapman’s kicks are lethal, as he lands a few to the body of Gruber. Chapman appears well-versed in Greco-Roman wrestling as he looks for throws from nearly every position. Gruber looks to pull guard and Chapman is pressing forward toward the cage. Chapman’s arms are extended, but Gruber looks to keep him close with his guard. Chapman is throwing heavy strikes to the head of Gruber.

A late armbar attempt is in vain for Gruber, and I believe that Chapman took that fight, with a pretty convincing effort in round 3. We’re waiting for an official decision from the announcer and all 3 judges scored the bout 30-27 for your 2010 NAAFS Amateur BantamweightChampion, Isaiah Chapman.

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NAAFS Night of Champions Introduction

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
We’re here live from Gray’s Armory in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, for the NAAFS 2010
Night of Champions. Tonight’s action packed card is scheduled to feature 10 title fights.
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We’re here live from Gray’s Armory in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, for the NAAFS 2010

Night of Champions. Tonight’s action packed card is scheduled to feature 10 title fights.

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MMA Live Blog At Absolute Action: Proving Ground

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Absolute Action Proving Ground

Welcome once again MMA fans to a fun night of action.  This is Scott Dryden, Editor-in-Chief of profighting-fans.com, reporting live from Florence, KY.

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Tonight’s event features the professional debut of stud middleweight Marcus Finch.  Finch will battle Roger Minton in the main event.  The other professional fights include Rob Nickerson vs. Chris Curtis and Tony Parker vs. Neal Craft.  Two amateur titles will be on the line when Shane Robinson battles Brett Lowery and DJ Smith faces Doug Ballinger in what should be an entertaining bout.

Thanks to Parag Patel and Billy Donovan for putting on another quality event and for having us here covering it!  Also thanks to all the local fighters and gyms who continue to build the MMA atmosphere in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Tonight’s action gets started at 7:30 with the melodious chords of Ring Announcer Rick Toms.

A few words with Parag Patel:

SD- What are you expecting tonight and what can the fans look forward too

Patel- Tonight with an all male card- we will have a better turn out including out of town visitors.  Tonight’s three title fights will show off local talent and be enjoyable for our fans

SD- Speak about Absolute Action and what to expect in the future

Patel- We are excited about the opportunity here at Turfway.  It is our 6th show which is a testament of how we are perceived by our fans and the fighters.  It’s great that highly talented fighters want to compete for us.  Our next show will be November 20th.

1st Bout- Thomas Starns vs. Trent Thomas- Lightweight:  A fast start to the fight with Thomas landing a thunderous take down but fell into a guillotine choke.  Thomas finally broke through and took Starns’ back.  Official decision 1:22 into the 1st round Thomas via tap out due to a RNC

2nd Bout- Matthew Campbell vs. Timothy Roland- Featherweight:  Two big slams from Campbell didn’t sway Roland who continued to work his rubber guard.  Roland fought hard from the guard and managed to fight off the attack until he pushed off and got top position.  From there Campbell grabbed an arm bar but couldn’t maintain it.  Then out of the blue Campbell tapped to what appeared to be a rib injury.  Official Decision TJ Roland via tap out due 2:43 into the 1st round.

3rd Bout- Jamie Filer vs. Daniel Williamson- Lightweight: A back and forth tilt to start when Williamson broke through with a solid take down.  Filer showed a very good open guard fighting off Daniel’s attempts to pass.  Flier escaped and landed several strikes to the side of the head.  A very close 1st round.  I give it to Filer 10-9 2nd round- Williamson came out with some heavy blows knocking Filer to the cage-unfortunately we felt the sweat off of those strikes!  Official Decision Daniel Williamson via TKO due to strikes :17 into the 2nd round.

4th Bout- Ryan Brown vs. Ron Foreman- Light Heavyweight:  WOW!!!  Foreman landed a high kick which the referee stopped quickly (much to the dismay of Brown)!.  Official Decision Foreman via TKO due to strikes :14 into the 1st round.

5th Bout- Anthony Stamm vs. Aubrey Carter- Lightweight:  Stamm landed a wicked combination stopping the fight very quickly (this time much to Carter’s dismay)!  Official Decision Stamm via TKO due to strikes :08 into the 1st round.

6th Bout- Josh Walker vs. Jeff Geter- Heavyweight:  Two big boys met at the center of the cage with little moving the other until Geter landed a power slam in the style of Rampage Jackson.  Geter couldn’t do much with Walker as they rolled then Walker gained the top position.  Directly in front of  press row- Walker landed several heavy blows which should have given him the 1st round 10-9.  2nd Round- Geter rushed in with with his head down and fists throwing.  Geter seems a little to amped- his corner felt the same as they yelled at him to calm down.  Geter gained side control but Walker cleverly rolled out.  Right in front of me- Geter landed an onslaught of heavy blows which resulted in Walker spitting out his mouth piece.  Finally the referee stopped the pain.  Official Decision Jeff Geter via TKO due to strikes in the 2nd round.

Intermission:

7th Bout: Nick Starnes vs. Pieter VanZijl- Middleweight:  Another very quick knockout- Official Decision VanZijl via TKO due to strikes :11 into the 1st round.

8th Bout: Alex Treadway vs. Casey Jones- Bantamweight:  The action started with some fierce punches which forced Treadway to grab double hooks to slow the action.  Both fighters neutralized each other in the clinch when this dis-guarded Treadway landed some heavy shots.  Treadway landed several strikes to Jones’ leg.  Jones landed a flurry of punches which forced Treadway to back up.  A very good first round- I score it 10-9 Jones.  2nd round- The round started with some quick striking-both fighters were technically sound with their striking.  Jones landed a wicked straight left which dazed Treadway.  He followed up sending Treadway sprawling to the ground.  Jones landed in Treadway’s full guard where he postured up and landed several more strikes.  Treadway grabbed an arm but Jones escaped.  A very exciting 2nd round which I score 10-9 to Jones.  3rd Round- Jones’ reach caused major problems for Treadway as he landed another wicked left.  The referee almost stopped it but Treadway managed to regain his composure.  The ref stood them back up after Jones didn’t advance his position.  A great fight—I have it 30-27  Jones.  Official Decision: Jones via UD (30-27)

9th Bout: Zachary Ackman v. Scott Buschur- Welterweight:  Ackman started with a flurry landing several blows then landed in Buschur’s guard before the position was reversed.  From the bottom, Ackman grabbed a guillotine choke forcing Buschur to tap.  Official Decision: Ackman via tapout due to a guillotine choke 1:56 into the 1st round.

10th Bout: Matthew Castle v. Tyson Triplett- 205 (minus a few pounds):  Triplett landed a kcik then Castle exploded with a left hand.  Wow-both guys show extreme power.  Tripplett landed another kick which was followed by a wicked left hand which sent Triplett to the ground.  Castle escaped an arm bar attempt and gained side control.  Castle let the fight get back to their feet.  Triplett tried a wild high kick that missed to end the round.  A very entertaining round- 10-9 Castle.  2nd Round- Triplett landed a low kick and once again ate a big left for his efforts.  Tyson is very quick and landed a big body punch then landed a solid high kick.  Castle gained ground control and pushed Triplett into the cage.  Triplett landed several strikes which appeared to daze Castle as he stood on very wobbly legs.  Castle drove in and grabbed an impressive single leg.  The fight returned to their feet where both fighters were on very wobbly legs.  Tyson landed several big blows to end the round.  Castle may be done.  Round 2 to Tyson.  Round 3- The round started with both guys appearing to be very tired.  Castle landed several strikes including a big left which knocked Tyson’s mouthpiece out.  He followed it up with another nice combination.  A great fight!  I score it 29-28 Castle.  Official Decision Triplett 29-28 UD

11th Bout Justin Unger vs. Jerry McClain- Welterweight:  Unger started the action with a very good take down then tried a RNC.  He held position throughout but McClain managed to avoid the submission attempt.  McClain then slammed Unger’s head but Justin kept his composure and grabbed an arm bar.  It looked but but McClain continued to gut out of submissions.  A very entertaining 1st round.  10-9 Unger.  2nd Round- Unger managed another impressive take down (the last place McClain wanted to be).  2nd round to Unger.  3rd Round- Unger landed a few shots then landed an impressive take down once again.  Unger transitioned into full mount which forced McClain to give up his back.  He sunk in the hooks and landed several strikes.  He then moved into full mount and grabbed an arm bar.  McClain managed to survive but has taken a lot of punishment to do so.  A very impressive win by Unger- I have it 30-27.  Official Decision Justin Unger via UD (30-27).

12th bout- Bradley Hutcheison v. Troy Blevins. Jr- (around 200):  Blevins landed several kicks before Hutcheison took him down and gained full mount.  The fight went back to their feet where Hutch once again landed a big take down.  Hutch landed several big body blows while on the ground.  Hutch mauled and pummeled a first round 10-9.  2nd round- Blevins landed several kicks before being taken down once again.  A solid knee by Blevins opened Hutch up as the crimson flow covers the cage.  It appears to be his nose which isn’t much damage but will make it hard to breath.  The 2nd round goes to Blevins.  For reasons known only to him-the doctor stopped the fight.  A bad stoppage and know reason for it.

Intermission:

Featherweight Amateur Title Fight: DJ Smith vs. Doug Ballinger: Smith appeared to get poked in the eye-he managed to keep his composure and got the take down.  Ballinger managed to attempt submissions from the bottom but Smith powered out.  Ballinger proved to be very good on his back as he attempted several triangle chokes.  However, Smith wins the 1st round by maintaining dominant position.  2nd Round- They exchange punch attempts which miss and Doug attempts a take down.  Smith sprawls nicely but Ballinger grabs a guillotine choke forcing Smith to tap out.  Official Decision Ballinger via tap out due to a guillotine choke :43 into the 2nd round.

Lightweight Amateur Title Fight:  Shane Robinson vs. Brett Lowery: 1st Round- The fight started with Lowery landing kicks while Robinson landed several punches.  The fight was halted due to a kick landed by Lowery to the groin.  The fight resumed in the clinch with Lowery blocking a take down and landing several knees.  Lowery followed with a great body kick which landed with force.  A very close round–I give it to Lowery due to the leg kicks.  2nd Round- Lowery landed another wicked body kick.  He then landed a good low kick followed by a strong punch.  Robinson leg began to welt up from the leg kicks.  Great footwork was on display by Lowery throughout the early part of the 2nd round.  Lowery then landed an inside kick which he followed with several more effective strikes.  Robinson tired a take down which Lowery impressively thwarted.  Robinson got a take down at the end of the 2nd.  I have it 20-18 Lowery after two.  3rd Round- Robinson got a kick and tried a take down, once again a great job by Lowrery.  Lowery landed another wicked body kick which were starting to take their toll on Shane.  Robinson landed a looping left hand that was followed by another low kick by Lowery.  A very close round but I give it to Lowery who is now up 30-27.  4th Round- Brett landed another solid kick to Robinson’s thigh.  Lowery has shown impressive quickness and footwork throughout the fight.  Robinson finally gets his hands on Lowery and takes him down.  As Lowery gains his feet he eats a heavy punch from Shane.  Undaunted, Brett kept his focus and continued to move around and throw kicks.  Robinson’s thigh is showing the wear from an impressive kicking game of Brett’s.  Robinson finishes the 4th with a flurry but Lowery wins the 4th round.  I have it 40-36 Lowery.  5th Round- Lowery lands a solid left hand.  Throughout the fight, Lowery has shown great take down defense.  Lowery lands another low blow which temporarily halts the fight.  Upon the resumption of the fight- Robinson was more aggressive knowing what was at stake but ate a solid uppercut in the process.  Robinson grabbed a leg but still couldn’t get Brett to the ground.  Robinson eats a few punches and talked some trash in the process but in this fight the only trashed to be talked was by Lowery.  I have it 5 rounds to 0 for Lowery.  Official Decision Lowery via UD

Professional Fights:

Neal Craft vs. Tony Parker Welterweight: Parker pulls Craft down into his guard.  Craft gets into his half guard then gains side mount.  Parker manages to escape then a wild flurry of punches were thrown by both combatants.  Craft landed an inside kick which Parker responded with several heavy punches forcing Craft to the ground.  Parker tried a deep joke but Craft escaped into Parker’ss guard.  Craft jumps into side mount.  The back and forth tilt included both fighters gaining top position.  A very close round I give to Parker 10-9.  2nd Round- Craft lands a solid inside kick which was followed with a flurry by Parker.  Tony gained top position and began searching for a submission.  Craft attempted a kimura and finally sunk it in forcing Parker to tap out.  Official Decision Craft via tap out due to a kimura 2nd round.

Rob Nickerson vs. Chris Curtis- Welterweight: Nickerson landed a leg kick to start the action followed by a body kick.  Curtis responded with a heavy hand that almost ended Nickerson.  Curtis then landed a wicked knee which knocked Nickerson out cold.  A devastating shot by Curtis.  Official Decision Chris Curtis via KO :43 into round 1.

Main Event:

Marcus Finch vs. Roger Minton Middleweight: Finch dominates quickly landing several big punches then grabs a RNC ending the fight.  An impressive pro debut by Mr. Finch.  Official Decision Marcus Finch via tap out due to a RNC :40 into the 1st round.

That’s all from Turfway folks- until next time…

Scott Dryden


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Mickey Hughes vs. Nick “The Savage” Duell

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

The time has come for our main event of the evening. This bout is brought to you by profighting-fans.com and Intimidation Clothing. This fight is for the NAAFS Interim Pro Series Welterweight Championship.  Duell fights for Strong Style as well as Ohio BJJC and Hughes fights for H2O MMA and Main Street MMA.

Hughes scores a takedown and moves to mount. Duell uses the cage and reverses the action. Duell is in Hughes’ guard and both fighters are dealing punches to the head. Hughes scrambles and sweeps. Hughes has side control. Huges loads up a huge punch and never throws it. Duell throws a strong head kick and Hughes counters with a right that drops Duell. Duell hangs tough, nearly loses his mouthpiece and looks for a leg lock.  Duell is dealing some fierce elbows from the bottom and the round ends with punches in bunches from both men. Hughes takes round 1 10-9.

Duell begins round 2 with a nasty body kick that drops Hughes. Duell even lets out a grunt and looks energized. He throws bombs into his opponent’s head and body until the referee jumps in and stops the fight.

Nick “The Savage” Duell is your new Interim NAAFS Pro Series Welterweight Champion. Congratulations to Nick as we bring another NAAFS event to a close. Thanks to Intimidation Clothing for allowing me to bring you all of the exciting action from Rock n Rumble 4.

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