GR Fighters Jason Dent and George Comer Suit Up to Fight on June 2nd at Fight Night in the Flats 8

What: Fight Night in the Flats 8

When: Saturday, June 2, 2012

Time: First bell is at 6 pm

Where: Nautica Pavilion in the Flats - Cleveland, OH

   

Please contact Jason Dent at  440-358-9371 for further information or visit the www.NAAFS.tv

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Fight Card

170 Title – Chris Lozano 14-4 (Evolve MMA) vs Kyle Baker 12-4 (MMA Institute)

145 Title– Antonio Castillo Jr 12-3 (Instigator Fight Team) vs Frank Caraballo 17-7 (Fearless Fight Team)

155 lbs – James Warfield 22-10 (Chosen Few) vs Jason Dent 22-12 (Griffon Rawl)

155 lbs – Dave Shepherd 9-3 (Team Takedown) vs Joe Heiland 13-2-1 (Strong Style Fight Team)

155 lbs – Khama Worthy 8-2 (PTT) vs George Comer 9-1 (Griffon Rawl)

115 lbs – Sarah McLeod 4-4-1 (Mid-America Martial Arts) vs Amber Ignotowski 5-0 (USA Martial Arts)

135 lbs – Tyler Saltsman 7-3 (Team Titan) vs Jerrell Hodge 4-0 (Brick House MMA)

170 lbs – Josh Krizan 4-1 (Wrestling Factory Cleveland) vs Josh Lasich 3-0 (Evolve MMA)

170 lbs – Gabe Garcia 3-0 (Fighters United) vs Emmanuel Kangah 2-1 (True Roots MMA)

135 lbs – Shane Valko 4-0 (The Mat Factory) vs Ryan Arce 4-0 (Evolve MMA)

185 lbs – John Antanitis 6-3 (Penn Hills MMA) vs Steve Burton 7-2 (Evolve MMA)

265 lbs – Jeff Hughes 9-2 (Evolve MMA) vs TBA

145 lbs – Dominic Mazzotta 4-1 (Ed Vincent MMA/Cho’s Taekwondo) vs TBA

185 lbs – JT Miller 1-0 (Strong Style Fight Team) vs TBA

Pure MMA 2 - Dent v Khalibov

On May 12^th Jason Dent makes good on his announced intention to keep active in 2012 and steps into the cage against the globe trotting Rustam Khabilov (13-1-0) for Pure MMA in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Originally from Russia, Khabilov is now training with Greg Jackson's in New Mexico. Khabilov has fights for M-1 Global, Pro Fighting (Russia), and One FC on his record. His most recent was in Jakarta, Indonesia winning a unanimous decision in MMA against World BJJ Champion Rodrigo Ribiero (9-8-0).

Earlier in his career, Khalibov won both the Russian National Championship and the World Championship in Combat Sambo, and was the 2009 Welterweight World Champion for the M-1 Global Challenge Series

Khalibov has fights both as a Welterweight and a Lightweight. The fight with Jason will be at a catch weight of 160#.

 

Date/Time: May 12, 2012 7:00 PM

Location: 131 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Contact: Bryan Slater - 570-877-0394

  

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The Card

Din Thomas vs Cody Bollinger

Michael Byrnes vs Pete Martin

Waylon Lowe vs Mike Diggs

Jason Dent vs Rustam Khabilov

Brett Martinez vs Kenneth Nagle

William Miller vs Andrew Osborne

Jason Gladey vs TBD

Theodore Naratil vs Sean Lasley

Lazaro Gonzalez vs craig moyer

Waylon Yohe vs Brandon Williams

Wes Yohe vs Leif Rushmeyer

Sean Gmitter vs TBD

Neil Darrow vs Rich Muguschak

Gregory Price vs TBD

Andrew Beil vs Ruben Marquez

Bryce Ebert vs TBD

Blaine Shutt vs TBD

Written by: Bob Donaghy

Dent Debuts and Walker Defends at Bellator 66

Jason Dent and Donny Walker continue their lifelong habit of setting out on new adventures together. The friends will make their debut together in Bellator Fighting Championships on April 2oth in front of a hometown Cleveland crowd.

The event is at the I-X Center near Cleveland Hopkins airport and features many other familiar North East Ohio fighters.

Donny Walker faces NAAFS standout Frank Caraballo (8-4), who will be making his 3^rd appearance in the Bellator cage. Donny Walker holds the NAAFS Featherweight belt, and Caraballo holds the interim belt created when Walker was picked up by the UFC. This fight will resolve the conflict and the winner will be the new NAAFS Featherweight Champion.

Jason, who is cramming two fights into April after a 6 month layoff, fights Tyler Combs (14-8). Combs, who has made something of a career fighting above his weight class, will be trying to end a 3 fight skid. His last fight was a loss to Jessie Barrett (who usually fights at 185#) on 2/25/12.

What: Bellator 66
When: Saturday, April 20, 2012
Time: First bell is at 6 pm
Where: IX Center - Cleveland, OH

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Please contact Jason Dent at 440-358-9371 for further information or visit the www.Bellator.com

Written by: Bob Donaghy

Jason Dent to Fight in Iowa on April 7th

Saturday, April 7th, Jason Dent enters the cage to face Paul Bird in the main event for World War Fighting Championships in Des Moines, IA.

Paul “The Gingabread Man” Bird” boasts a 10-3 record and is on a two fight winning streak. Bird is 28, 5'9” and 155#. Seven of his wins are by submission and five of those are choke variations.

Check out the promotional video below supplied by WWFC.

What: World War Fighting Championships – Main Event
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012
Time: First bell is at 6 pm
Where: 7 Flags Event Center - Des Moines, IA

Please contact Jason Dent at 440-358-9371 for further information or visit the WWFC web site: World War Fighting Championships

Written by: Bob Donaghy

Josh "The Dentist" Neer Seminar and Meet & Greet

On Saturday, March 31^st, Josh “The Dentist” Neer will conduct a three hour seminar at the GriffonRawl MMA Academy. Josh is a twelve time UFC vet with wins over Duane Ludwig, Mac Danzig, Forest Petz, Din Thomas and Joe Stevenson.

You don't have to be a gym member to attend. Proper training attire is expected. There will be time for pictures and autographs after the seminar.

Sign up now, this will sell out fast!

What: Josh Neer Seminar and Meet & Greet
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the seminar
Where: GriffonRawl MMA Academy. 6090 Pinecone Dr. / Mentor, Oh 44060
Phone: 440-358-9371
Cost: $50 early registration, $60 the week of the seminar

Please contact Jason Dent for further information.

Written by: Bob Donaghy

Combat Challenge 19

GriffonRawl sends three fighters into the NAAFS cage on March 24^th in Akron Ohio. AJ Carl, Joe Callari and Ryan Lose are all scheduled against impressive opponents

155 lbs – Keagan O’Neill 3-0 (Dungeon MMA) vs Ryan Lose 4-4

155 lbs – Joe Callari 2-5 (Griffon Rawl) vs Devontae Smith 1-1 (Brick House MMA)

145 lbs – Dominic Mazzotta 3-1 (Ed Vincent MMA/Cho’s Taekwondo) vs AJ Carl 5-2

• Keagan O'Neill brings an undefeated record to the fight, this look to be his second fight at 155# dropping down from 170#

• Devontae Smith's record is 1-1, with the loss coming at the hands of Keagan O'Neil

• Dominic Mazzotta makes his NAAFS debut and is keeping busy with all of his fights taking place in 2011

What: Combat Challenge 19
When: Saturday, March 24^th , 2012
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM First bell at 6:00 PM
Where: CHAPPARELL’S COMMUNITY CENTER: 2418 South Arlington Road, Akron, Ohio 44319
Tickets: We have tickets available in all areas in the gym
Phone: 440-358-9371

Call your favorite fighter, or contact him on Facebook

Ryan Lose

AJ Carl

Joe Callari

Written by: Bob Donaghy

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Compton, Comer and Burbol Fight at Caged Vengeance

GR hits NAAFS with full force when three fighters throw down at Caged Vengeance in downtown Cleveland on February 18^th.

Paul Compton, George Comer and John Burbol will stand up for GriffonRawl



145 lbs – Paul Compton 5-4 vs Antonio Castillo Jr. 3-3 (Instigator)
155 lbs – George Comer 0-1 vs Ryan Shank 0-0 (Charleston, WV)
185 lbs – John Burbol 5-4 vs John Antanitis 5-3 (Penn Hill MMA)

Antonio Castillo is moving fast with 6 fights in 13 months. His losses seem linked to taking too little time between fights. He raised his record to 3-3 with a solid decision win over Kevin Rothacker in last November.

Comer's opponent is 5-0 as an amateur and fights at 170 and 185. He makes his pro debut at 155. Expect him to bring it.

John Antanitis returns to the cage after a 14 month hiatus with a 5-3 record. He's another one whose losses seem linked to shorts rests between fights.

What: Caged Vengeance 10
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM First bell at 6:00 PM
Where: Grays Armory, 1234 Bolivar Road, Cleveland, OH
Tickets: Call your favorite fighter, or call GR, we have tickets available in all areas
Phone: 440-358-9371

Map Link: Grays Armory, Downtown Cleveland

Seating Chart: Seating Chart for Grays Armory

Written by: Bob Donaghy