Comer Fights at Caged Vengeance 13

GR has one fighter appearing on the March 30th NAAFS card in Medina, but he's one of our best.  Making his 3rd pro appearance  George Comer (10-1 am/pro) will face Stephen Singleton (9-1 am/pro) who will be making his NAAFS debut.  This will be Singleton's second fight as a pro.  Singleton rides a 7 fight winning streak into Medina, all, with the exception of a split decision,  either by armbar or choke in the first round. 

Be sure to show up to support George.  With so many of his opponents backing out, NAAFS had to go a long way to find someone.  They did their homework.  If George was hoping for a light workout after a long layoff from the cage, he's not getting it on the 30th.

For tickets contact George Comer or Jason Dent at: 440-358-9371

What: Caged Vengeance 13
Where: Stark County Fairgrounds, Wertz Avenue Northwest, Canton, OH
When: March 30, 2013 Doors Open at 6 pm

The fight card:

135 TITLE – Bryan Goldsby 21-15 (Team Gurgel) vs Isaiah
Chapman 16-1 (Rock Hard MMA)

185 lbs – Dominique Steele 14-4-1 (Vision MMA) vs Travis
Clark 12-1 (Evolve MMA)

145 lbs – Anthony Morgan 11-0 (Fit Factory/Gracie Elite)
vs Antonio Castillo Jr 13-4 (Instigator Fight Team)

170 lbs – Nick Duell 20-6-1 (Strong Style Fight Team) vs TBA

150 lbs – Antonio Hervey 21-15 (Stealth Squad) vs Frank
Caraballo 19-8 (Fearless Fight Team)

205 lbs – Ray Lopez 11-3 (Xtreme MMA) vs John Hawk 13-4-1
(Strong Style Fight Team)

155 lbs – Stephen Singleton 9-1 (Vision MMA) vs George
Comer 10-1 (GriffonRawl)

170 lbs – AJ Dobson 3-0 (Team Carlson Gracie) vs Dustin
Wolf 4-0 (Strong Style Fight Team)

145 lbs – Cory Ruthsatz 7-5 (Evolve MMA) vs RJ Buck 9-4 (Strong
Style Fight Team)

145 lbs – Jena Baldwin 2-0 (Eric Hibler’s MMA) vs Jessica
Zomcik 6-3 (Evolve MMA)

265 lbs – Jordan Beverly 5-1 (Walker’s Mauy Thai) vs Jon
English 3-0 (Strong Style Fight Team)

155 lbs – Timmy Bowman 0-0 (Independent) vs Tyler Walsh
0-0 (Rock Hard MMA)

185 lbs – Steve Burton 7-3 (Evolve MMA) vs Stephan
Schlater 6-0 (Walker’s Mauy Thai)

170 lbs – Jon Davis 0-1 (All Heart MMA) vs Kyle Holt 1-0
(Team Impact)


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

The American Grappling Challenge is Back!

The American Grappling Challenge is back in Ohio with another great event! 

Just 4 weeks away, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of 2013

There are No-Gi Open Divisions, & Female No-Gi Open Divisions, the Brown Belt Invitational and some of the regions most well known BJJ competitors & teams have been invited.   Training in the Academy with your friends is great, but never miss a chance for outside competition.  Everyone is encouraged to go and compete, or at least support your friends and teammate who are competing.

Jason Dent will compete in the Brown Belt invitational tournament.

Jason is one of the 8 competitors invited to the Brown Belt Invitational.  He's excited and honored to step outside his comfort zone and compete with all the great Brown Belts in the area.

Here are the competitors in the tournament

• BJ Nelson (Relson Gracie - Columbus)
• Anthony Crites (Saulo - Lima)
• Jon Bobel (Team Chard)
• Josh Souder (Gracie Cincinnati)
• Cameron Knight (Team Jorge Gurgel)
• Dan Swift (Team DNA)
• Darren Branch (Gracie Humaita - Cleveland)
• Jason Dent (GriffonRawl)

What: American Grappling Challenge  All-Ohio Open and Brown Belt Invitational Tournament
Where: Medina High School, 777 E. Union St. Medina, OH 44256
When: Saturday, March 16th  from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
How Much: Adult Mate: $85; Adult Female/Kids: $65
Contact: Dustin Ware, American Grappling Challenge, Ph: 614-288-0398
dustin@americangrapplingchallenge.com

Or register online HERE:

Do not forget, if you register online BEFORE February, 27, you will save $10 on your registration!


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

Come Help Us Celebrate 15 Years of GriffonRawl!

Join us at the Atlas Cinema on Sunday, March 3rd for the premier of the GriffonRawl Music Video!    We had this produced to celebrate and showcase the Academy's achievements, friends and supporters since our founding in 1997 and thought the big screeen at Atlas was the place to introduce it.  Most of our Academy gatherings have been on site, this year we're going to mix it up - Atlas Cinemas is just the start!

What: Debut of the GriffonRawl Music Video
Where: Atlas Cinema at Great Lakes Mall
When: Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 @ 3 pm
How Much: $3 donation per person at the door. All Pro and Amateur Fight Team members, and all Head and Assistant Instructors are admitted free.

The video covers GriffonRawl from it's founding to today.  With exclusive NAAFS video of every pro fighter and many of our amateurs.  The theater fits 300 so bring your family and friends.  After the video we will have a private screening of one of our favorite old school fight movies.  There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the evening

Special Guests:

• Greg Kalikas, Founder & CEO of NAAFS, the largest MMA promotion in 5 states;
• Rocky Nelson, Owner of The Rock House;
• GmonE, aka: Gregory Baughman, Record Exec/Hip Hop Artist and the voice of the video.

Longtime GriffonRawl sponsor Intimidation Clothing is providing giveaways for the event.


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Written by: Bob Donaghy