IFBL "Fight Night 11"

Date:February 23rd, 2008
Time:8:00pm
Location:5x5 Facility; Niles

On Saturday February 23, 2008 the IFBL will hold "Fight Night 11" at their new 5x5 Facility in Niles, Ohio. At "Fight Night 10", team captain Jason Dent won the 155lb title and "Fight Night 11" will feature another GriffonRawl staple as the main event. Donny "Eagle Eye" Walker will face WEC veteran Cub Swanson in what will be a benchmark fight in the career of Walker. Donny is coming off a NAAFS win via triangle over wrestling legend Sonny Marchette. Cub had two WEC wins before falling to UFC veteran Jens Pulver. Two other GriffonRawl members will be in action in the amateur ranks as 2-1 Brennen Sanders (145lbs)and 2-2 Dominic McGhee (155lbs)look for their third victories.IFBL FIGHT NIGHT 11 will be the first event held at the 5x5 Facility. It is located only about 100 yards away from the place the previous fights were held. In fact, it is also located at the Eastwood Mall Complex right next to Super Kmart. The official address is2150 Niles Cortland Rd. Niles, Oh 44446. For more information, visit www.fightifbl.com/

Tim Payne Promotions: Caged Combat III

Date:February 23rd, 2008
Time:6:30PM
Location:Team Energenics

On Saturday February 23, 2008 the third edition of Tim Payne Promotions "Caged Combat" will be held at the Team Energenics Conditioning Facility in Highland Heights, Ohio.Team GriffonRawl has been a "go-to" camp for Tim as he started his promotion with shows in August and November 2007. February's show will be no different. Team GriffonRawl will be sending as many as eight to ten fighters into the cage on the 23rd. Look for the following to return to action or make their MMA debut: Jim Payne (185lbs), Miguel Defina (170lbs), Tony Groys (155lbs), Miles King (205lbs), Reggie Parks (170lbs), Landon Khakdoust (185lbs), Brian McCroskey (170lbs), Chuck Schilling (155lbs)and Kevin Doyle (145lbs). More information will be posted as fights are confirmed. For more information, visit http://www.timpaynepromotions.com/

Sonny Marchette Wrestling seminar at GR

Date:February 17th, 2008
Time:3pm
Location:GriffonRawl MMA Academy

I'm happy to announce that Sonny will be coming to GR to do a three hour Wrestling seminar for MMA. The seminar will cover takedowns, takedown defense, and some drills needed to get and keep your Wrestling skills sharp. Both Sonny and his brother are very experienced Wrestlers and will both be here to conduct the seminar. The seminar is open to our students and highly recommended for our fighters. The seminar is $30 for GR members and $40 for non members. Sign up with Jason Dent ASAP as space is limited. Below you will find list accomplishments for both.Sonny Marchette:2x State Champion2x National ChampionNational wrestling hall of fame inducteeIowa State Wrestler2004 Olympic prospect2005 Coach of the year for Walsh Jesuit High School2 years Brazilian Ju-JitsuProfessional MMA fighter for 2 yearsJohn Marchette:Ohio State ChampionNCAA National Champion