GR Sending Five to Evolve Smoker

Evolve is hosting yet another of their popular Kickboxing Smokers.  This time GriffonRawl is sending five into the ring: Allan Turner, Tim Stafford, Cody Lewis, Matt Vaccaerllio, and Jeff Offak will represent the Academy. 

Smoker fights are non-sanctioned fights and so do not appear on a fighters formal record.  It's just for the experience of competing with members of other gyms and informal fun.  All gym members are welcome to compete, not just the fight team.  Please come out and support your teammates and don't forget to wear your GriffonRawl attire to support the academy.

What: Evolve Kickboxing Smoker
Where: Evolve MMA, 387 Medina Road  Medina, OH 44256
When: Friday February 1st, 2013
Cost: Free

We hope to see everyone there!


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

GR Sends Five to Combat Challenge 23

Five GR fighters will suit up for the NAAFS 2013 opener in Streetsboro, OH on January 26th. 

NAAFS has another packed card for the Combat Challenge series.  Dan, Tony, Joe, Jon, and Sammy have all been busy in the cage this year and are all coming off of wins so come out and support the GR TEAM in action!

Card is subject to change:

• 170 lbs – Anthony Disantis 1-0 (Griffon Rawl) vs Dave Honzu 0-0 (Academy of Shorin-Ryu Karate)
• 170 lbs – Joe Callari 4-5 (Griffon Rawl) vs Devontai Moore 2-3 (True Roots MMA)
• 155 lbs – Dan Ramacciato 2-1 (Griffon Rawl) vs Gabriel DeLaCerda 1-2 (Garcia MMA)
• 155 lbs – Sammy Callari 2-1 (Griffon Rawl) vs Scottie Moritz 1-0 (East Coast/Instigator)
• 135 lbs – Jon Reeves 1-0 (Griffon Rawl) vs Chris Varner 1-0 (Mad Dog Fight Team)

Date/Time: January 26, 2013 6:00 PM
Location: 1543 Streetsboro Plaza (Ohio 303) Streetsboro, Ohio United States
Tickets: Contact either the fighter or Jason Dent at the Academy 440-358-9371
Website: www.NAAFS.tv


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

2nd Annual GriffonRawl Christmas Party!

Yes! You and you, and you are invited.. Bring your family and friends to the 2nd annual GR Christmas Bash.

Who: You!
What: Christmas Bash
Where: GriffonRawl Academy: 6090 Pinecone Drive, Mentor, OH
When: December 21st (Friday) at 7 pm
Why: Really, Scrooge?
How Much: It's FREE.. but bring food please, it's pot luck

Bring your Holiday cheer, wear an ugly sweater, and bring your friends.  It's been a great year and it's time to celebrate our good fortune and gratitude for the Season. There will be a corn hole tournament, a PS3 set up with some versus games, some light Cristmas music playing in the back ground, food & drinks, etc. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone.


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Written by: Bob Donaghy