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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.

Tonight’s semi-live blog is brought to you by Intimidation Clothing and ProFighting-Fans.com.

If you are a fan of high quality MMA apparel, be sure to check them out at

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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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Manuel Villenueva vs. Bhrandon Poindexter

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Between fights, UFC veteran Matt “The Immortal” Brown is interviewed by NAAFS staff. Brown promises a big fight toward the end of 2010 and says he can’t reveal all of the details. Brown also mentioned that his girlfriend is due to have twin boys in October. Matt mentions he hopes to have 2 world champions in 20-25 years. Best of luck to Matt and his girlfriend! Keep an eye on profighting-fans.com in the coming days as we will be posting an interview with NAAFS Radio and Matt.

This is a catchweight bout (150 lbs).

Lots of clinchwork. Both fighters throw some solid body knees. Villenueva look like he would rather take the fight to the ground. Poindexter just misses on a spinning backkick. Poindexter is getting in some nice shots on the feet and for some reason looks to take a shot. Villenueva sprawls, locks up a guillotine, and pulls guard. BP pulls out and the round ends. Poindexter 10-9.

Round 2 and there is a low blow by Villenueva. Villenueva throws a looping right and Poindexter takes the opportunity to shoot for a takedown.  Villenueva looks to lock up a kimura and Poindexter slips free. Back to the feet. Poindexter in on another shot and Villenueva is looking for an armbar or triangle.  Frenzied punching and round 2 ends. Another one for Poindexter. 10-9 poindexter.

Poindexter throws a two punch combo, wobbles Villenueva who shoots to avoid more abuse. Poindexter moves to backmount and finishes the fight by rear naked choke.

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