Ahmad Douglas Gets Ready to Rumble for NAAFS

One of GR’s most active and aggressive young fighters, Ahmad Douglas, will work to add a fourth win to his record on October 4th at NAAFS “Rock N Rumble 8’  Ahmad takes his winning record into the cage against undefeated Adli Edwards from Ronin MMA Fight Team.  This fight is a semifinal in the NAAFS 145 lb National Tournament  The winner will contend for the belt in December.

What: NAAFS “Rock N Rumble 8”
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Where: Canton Memorial Civic Center 1101 Market Ave N Canton, OH
When: 6:30 pm
Tickets: Contact Ahmad Douglas on his Facebook page HERE

“Rock N Rumble 8” will feature musical guest Mike Owens performing live during intermission. But it’s the loaded fight fans will be wanting see. The main event features a rescheduled super fight between former NAAFS champion Cody “The Wolverine” Stevens (11-7) and current champion Frank “The Tank” Caraballo (13-7) who will put his featherweight title on the line.

Be sure to see Ahmad for tickets to this outstanding event.

Ahmad’s record is HERE
Adli Edward’s record is HERE



The entire card for the event is below:

Undercard

• 135 lbs – Chris Varner 2-1 (Mad Dog Fight Team) vs Dalton Brady 3-0 (Team Ascension)
• 185 lbs – Shane Holbert 6-3 (Independent) vs Dan Stevenson 6-0 (Independent)
• 155 lbs – Corey Dulaney 5-1 (Disabito MMA/Ronin) vs Jeffrey Pelton 3-1 (Evolve MMA)
• 145 lbs – Adli Edwards 4-0 (Ronin) vs Ahmad Douglas 3-1 (GriffonRawl)
• 170 lbs – Paolo Gallo 3-1 (Team Ascension) vs Izzy Wiliam 6-2 (Evolve MMA)
• 155 lbs – Nick Foxhuber 8-2 (Ronin MMA) vs Devonte Smith 6-2 (Evolve MMA)
• 115 lbs – Jessica Dinch 1-3 (Independent) vs Meghan Joyce 2-1 (Art of Karate/Instigator)
• 145 lbs – Tyler Lucas-Walsh 3-0 (Rock Hard MMA) vs Tobiaus Taylor 5-1 (Rising Dragon/Cal Crowell MMA/Rio Pro)
• 185 lbs – Darion Peterson 3-0 (Strong Style Fight Team) vs Devon Kelleher 3-0 (Evolve MMA)

Featured Professional Card

• 265lbs – Daniel James 1-1 (Midwest Training Center) vs Jeff Hughes 0-0 (Evolve MMA)
• 265 lbs – Bobby Brents 14-4 (The Garage) vs John Hawk 9-5 (Strong Style Fight Team)
• 145 lbs – Wes Hanson 3-0 (Leon Ramsey’s Dawg House) vs Matt DiMarcantonio 5-4 (Team Ascension)
• 145 lbs – Eric Bledsoe 1-0 (Bullpen) vs RJ Buck 1-0 (Strong Style Fight Team)
• 135 lbs – Charles Stanford 5-2 (G-Force) vs Cody Garbrandt 4-0 (Team Alpha Male)
• 135 TITLE – Antonio Castillo Jr 8-4 (Midwest Training Center /Strong Style Fight Team) vs Bryan Goldsby 18-14 (Team Gurgel)
• 145 TITLE – Cody Stevens 11-7-1 (Strong Style Fight Team) vs Frank Caraballo 13-7 (Cal Crowell MMA Training Center)

Written by: Bob Donaghy

Ahmad Douglas v Tobiaus Taylor at FNF 10

Ahmad Douglas climbs in the cage for the 4th time in less than a year this time to face off with Tobiaus Taylor, the younger brother of former NAAFS Lightweight Champion Torrance Taylor.  Ahmad has kept a busy schedule.  Running his record to 3-0 since his MMA debut last October, he’s also managed to squeeze in a couple of wrestling tournaments and a smoker or two (and he doesn’t miss classes).  One of the youngest members of the GR Amateur Fight Team (he’s actually still under some age restrictions), Ahmad, faces different challenges from his older team members.  Aside from a full study schedule at Lakeland Community College, Ahmad puts in long hours at his family’s restaurant.

What: Fight Night in the Flats 10
Date: June 7, 2014
Where: Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St Cleveland OH 44113
When: Doors Open at 5 PM, Event Starts at 6 PM
Tickets: Contact Ahmad Douglas through GriffonRawl or on Facebook HERE

Ahmad’s opponent is Tobiaus Taylor, a 4-1 lightweight out of the very tough Rising Dragon camp.  A striker like his older brother Torrance, Tobiaus likes to grind out the wins, working a careful and technical game.  Three of his wins are Unanimous Decisions, the other being a 2nd round TKO.  His sole loss was a late 3rd round armbar to the much more experienced RJ Buck (11-4 at the time).  This will be a very competitive fight.

GR always sends a strong contingent to Fight Night in the Flats.  We’ve been the main event there more than once.  Be sure to contact Ahmad either at GR or on his Facebook page for tickets

Intimidation Clothing will sponsor Ahmad for this fight:



Written by: Bob Donaghy

Three GR Fighters Gear Up for the April NAAFS Fight Show

GR members Josh Belle, Brad Buckovics and Jeff Offak look to extend the gym’s impressive winning streak on the April 26th NAAFS card in Akron, OH.  Josh and Brad have already won under the GR banner and are full GR Team Fighters.  Jeff was left “standing at the altar” at Combat Challenge 25 when his opponent withdrew, so this will be his MMA debut fighting for the gym.

• Josh Belle v Eric Rundquist 2-2 independent at 170 
• Jeff Offak v Joe Pinental 0-0 at 125
• Brad Buckovics v TBA at 170

Click on the names (in yellow) for the full fight record for each fighter

What: Combat Challenge 27
Date: Saturday April 26, 2014
Where: Chapparell’s Community Center 2418 S. Arlington Rd Akron OH 44319
When: Doors Open at 5:00 PM Event Starts at 6:30 PM
Tickets: Contact Jason Dent, Josh, Jeff or Brad at GR

Intimidation Clothing will be sponsoring Josh, Brad and Jeff

Written by: Bob Donaghy

GR Sending Three to NAAFS Combat Challenge 26

 NAAFS kicks off 2014 with Combat Challenge 26 at Chapparells Center in Akron.  Ahmad Douglas, Joe Callari and Brad Bukovics of the GR  Academy Fight Team will compete,  though NAAFS has not released the names of their opponents to the public.

All three men are coming off wins.  Intimidation Clothing will sponsor all three of the GR warriors.  For tickets contact Joe, Brad, Ahmad or Jason Dent (contact info below).

What: Combat Challenge 26
Date: February 8, 2014
Where: Chapparells Community Center, 2418 S. Arlington Rd Akron OH 44319
When: Doors Open at 5:00 PM, Event Starts at 6:30 PM
Contact: Ahmad Douglas, Joe Callari, Brad Bukovics (links to FaceBook)
Price: Contact the fighters, or see the NAAFS website: HERE

Full fight card to be announced


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

Ahmad Douglas Fights Again on December 7th

December 7th Ahmad Douglas gloves up again for GriffonRawl, this time as a member of the Academy Fight Team. Ahmad is coming off of a 1st round TKO victory this past October 5th over Jason Stull. NAAFS Night of Champions 2013 will take place at Chapparell’s Community Center in Akron (details below).  Ahmad will be sponsored by Intimidation clothing. Though most of the card is set as of this posting, the card is always subject to change. The all amateur card features a bout to decide the 2013 NAAFS Amateur Middleweight title with JT Miller (5-0) facing Cody Tominack.


Other matchups announced:

Mario Micale (7-5) v Seth Shaffer (5-0).
RJ Buck (12-4) v Jerrell Hodge (9-1).
Nick Browne (9-1) v Nick Foxhuber (7-1).
Josh Krizan (7-1) v AJ Dobson (6-0).

Also: Dave Lastafka, Nick Dowe, Katlyn Chookagian, Dave Bever and Scottie Moritz.

Tickets are available either through Ahmad or Jason Dent (contact info below).

What: Night of Champions 2013
Date: December 7, 2013
Where: Chapparell’s Community Center, 2418 S. Arlington Rd Akron OH 44319
When: Doors Open at 5:00 PM, Event Starts at 6:30 PM
Contact: Call Jason @  440-358-9371 or contact Ahmad Douglas  (links to FaceBook)
Price: See NAAFS website: HERE

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Written by: Bob Donaghy

GR Debuts Two Fighters at Combat Challenge 25

Two GR amateurs make their MMA debuts on October 5th: Ahmad Douglas & Jeffrey James Offak glove up to test themselves in the NAAFS cage.   Both Douglas and Offak have successful experience in grappling tournaments and smokers and Jason Dent feels both are ready to make the jump to MMA.

JJ Offak says he was supposed to make his debut in June : "...but they were not able to find me a fight. I've had kickboxing smoker and an MMA smoker that I did in Tucson Arizona, grappling tournaments experience. But this will be my first sanctioned MMA fight."

This is more than just a debut fight for both men, a win in the NAAFS cage will qualify them for the amateur team.  Coach Chuck Schilling will be in charge of fight prep as well as cornering both men on the 5th.

What: NAAFS Combat Challenge 25
When: Oct 5, 2013  Doors open at 5 pm, first bell at 6:30 pm
Where: Chapparell’s Community Center, 2418 S. Arlington R, Akron OH 44319
Tickets: Call Jason @  440-358-9371 or contact Ahmad Douglas or JJ Offak (links to FaceBook)

145# Ahmad Douglas, GriffonRawl (0-0) v Joseph Weise, Independent  (0-0)
125# JJ Offak, GriffonRawl (0-0) v Steven Smith


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

GriffonRawl Sends Two to Rock N' Rumble

This weekend two of GR's best up and coming amateurs step back in the cage right here in Cleveland for the 7th edition of NAAFS Rock N Rumble.  Joe Callari (170) takes on Toughman champ Eric Bledsoe of Bullpen and Anthony Disantis (170) fights Zack Trout from Triple Threat who is dropping down from 185 for the event.  Come out and cheer on your fight team on the biggest local fight event of the year.

What: Rock N' Rumble 7
Where: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica 2014 Sycamore St Cleveland OH 44113
When: August 24, 2013 Doors open at 5, first bell at 6
How Much: $42 General Admission

Tickets are available at the gym or by calling Joe and Tony direct. 


Full Fight Card
Preliminary Amateur Bouts
135 lbs – Jason Alexander 1-0 (independent) vs Floyd Cisco 0-0 (Team DiSabato MMA)
155 lbs – Aaron McGraw 3-2 vs Nick Foxhuber 5-1 (Ronin Training Center)
150 lbs – Adken Torchia 1-0 (Independent) vs Tobiaus Taylor 2-0 (Rising Dragon)
145 lbs – Cheyne Jenkins 5-1 (Mad Dog Fight Team) vs Aaron Neighbors 7-4 (All Out Assault)
140 lbs –Zach Forrester 2-4 (OVMMA) vs Bhrandon Poindexter 6-9 (Evolve MMA)
185 lbs – Steve Stocker 2-0 (Triple Threat MMA) vs Hassan Crutcher 2-0 (Rising Dragon)
170 lbs – Eric Bledsoe 2-0 (Bullpen) vs Joe Callari 6-5 (GriffonRawl)
185 lbs –Rockey Clark 4-7 (Topp Dogg MMA) vs Scottie Weaver 6-3 (Ronin Training Center)
170 lbs – Zack Trout 2-0 (Triple Threat MMA)vs Anthony Disantis 2-1(GriffonRawl)
185 lbs – Lillo General 1-0 (Black Dragon Warlords) vs Darion Peterson 0-0 (Strong Style Fight Team)
155 lbs – Nick Browne6-1 (Uniontown Fight Club) vs Corey Dulaney 5-0 (Team DiSabato MMA)

Featured Professional Bouts
170 lbs – Chris Tucker 5-2 (Reed Academy of MMA) vs Dave Vandevelde 6-2-1 (Wrestling Factory Cleveland)
145 lbs – Antonio Castillo Jr 14-4 (Instigator Fight Team) vs Brett Ewing 12-3 (American Top Team)
145 TITLE – Frank Caraballo 12-5 (Fearless Fight Team) vs Chase Beebe 24-10 (Gilbert Grappling)
185 TITLE – Travis Clark 13-1 (Evolve MMA) vs Elias Theodorou 7-0 (Team Empire/GrantsMMA)
205 TITLE – John Hawk 13-4-1 (Strong Style Fight Team) vs Josh Stansbury 14-4 (Team Impact)


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

Dent, Comer and Sam Callari at Fight Night in the Flats IX

Three of GriffonRawl's best will glove up for the NAAFS Summer blockbuster event on June 1st.  NAAFS traditionally pulls out all the stops for the first big show of the Summer and this year does not disappoint.  The card is a Who's Who of fighters who rose through the NAAFS system.  Dent, Petz, Eye, Blackwell, Taylor and Duell are all featured along with many more who are still making their marks.

Sammy Callari (3-1) kicks it off for GR at 155# in the preliminary card against Evolve MMA's Izzie William (4-1).   George Comer (11-1, 155#) goes next on the main card against Brian Camozzi (5-0, Factory X, Denver, CO).  Camozzi is the younger brother of UFC fighter Chris Camozzi.  Jason Dent rounds out the evening for GR, no opponent has been announced for Jason yet.

Fight Nite in the Flats IX will take place at the Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in downtown Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday June 1st. Doors open at 5 pm with first bell scheduled for 5:30 pm (prelims).

What: NAAFS Fight Night in the Flats
Where: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, 2014 Sycamore Street Cleveland, OH 44113
When: June 1st, 2013
What Time: Doors open at 5 pm, first bell at 5:30 pm (prelims)
Tickets: Contact either the fighter or Jason Dent at the Academy 440-358-9371
Website: NAAFS


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

Five GR Fighters Sign Up for Combat Challenge 24

GR has 5 guys fighting in the NAAFS Cage Fighting event that will be held on Saturday April 27th in Akron.  Two of our fight team and three GR members will glove up and fight the best of the local talent in their weight classes.  Be sure to reserve the day and come out to support the Academy.  Doors open at 6 pm.

Tickets will be on sale at the Academy soon.

• John Burbol v Jonathan Flores at 170lbs
• Joe Callari v Wayne Laurray  at 170 lbs
• Dan Vandevender Kyle Scharsentraub at 145lbs
• Cody Lewis v Terry Smith at 135lbs
• Josh Belle v Nick Rados at 170 lbs

(Card is subject to change depending on the availability of the fighters)

What: Combat Challenge 24
Where: Chaparell's Community Center 2418 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH
When: April 27, 2013 Doors Open at 6 pm


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Written by: Bob Donaghy

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

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

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

George Comer Confirmed for Caged Vengeance 12

After months of trying, failed efforts and opponents withdrawing George Comer finally has another fight, and with an opponent who seems intent on showing up.  This is the third fight on Comer's NAAFS contract.

Comer's opponent is Danny Benoit (1-0 pro, 6-0 ammy), from Gilbert Grapping in Chicago, IL.  Benoit's record includes five first round finishes and two Unanimous Decisions.  Benoit is 6' and normally fights at 165#



What: Caged Vengeance 12
Where: Z-Plex (formerly The Arena)  1543 Ohio 43 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (see map below)
When: October 20, 2012  Doors open at 3 pm, fight start at 6:30 pm
How Much: $30 and up.  See Jason Dent or George Comer for tickets: 440-358-9371


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Written by:Bob Donaghy

Combat Challenge 22 to Test 3 GriffonRawl Fighters

NAAFS put together another packed card for the Combat Challenge series.  The fights go down on Sept. 22nd, in Akron's Chapparell’s Community Center. Three GR fighters will step up and wear the academy colors to the event.  Dan, Joe and Sammy have all been busy in the cage this year and dedicated in their training. 

• 155 lbs – Dan Ramacciato 1-1 vs Ben Yoder 1-2 (Hill MMA)
• 170 lbs – Joe Callari 2-5 vs James Randles 1-2 (White Widdow)
• 155 lbs – Sammy Callari 2-1 vs TBA

Be sure to come out and support the team!

The Details
Where: Chapparell’s Community Center: 2418 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH
When: September 22nd, 2012.  Doors open at 5 pm
First Bell: 6:30 pm
Tickets: Contact either the fighter or Jason Dent at the Academy 440-358-9371

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Full Card
205 lbs – Richard Barrow 0-0 (Independent) vs Landen Harvey 0-0 (Sud’n Impact)
265 lbs – Cody Tominack 1-0 (Bullpen) vs Jamall Jenkins 0-0 (Independent)
135 lbs – Ray Malone 0-0 (Independent) vs Chris Varner 0-0 (Mad Dog Fight Team)
170 lbs – Joshua Barbee 0-0 (White WIddow) vs Clint Ledencian 0-0 (Team Chard)
155 lbs – Ben Yoder 1-2 (Hill MMA) vs Dan Ramacciato 1-1 (Griffon Rawl)
105 lbs – Angela Tarli 0-0 (Mad Dog Fight Team) vs Esther Graves 0-0 (Team DNA)
170 lbs –Tony Johnson 3-2 (Hybrid MMA/Sam’s Gym) vs Mike Bothwell 2-2 (Mad Dog Fight Team)
170 lbs – James Randles 1-2 (White Widdow) vs Joe Callari 2-5 (Griffon Rawl)
185 lbs – Abed Aabderrazzaq 2-0 (Evolve MMA) vs Ron Richards 1-0 (Independent)
155 lbs – Sammy Callari 2-1 (Griffon Rawl) vs TBA
140 lbs – Jessica Zomcik 5-3 (Independent) vs Ashley Rickard 4-2 (Sud’n Impact)
125 lbs – Yousef Abdel-Salam 3-0 (Wrestling Factory Cleveland) vs TBA
145 lbs – Vincent Bullard 3-1 (Evolve MMA) vs George Corley 2-1 (Cleveland Combat Academy)
155 lbs – Izzy Williams 2-0 (Evolve MMA) vs Dylan Freedman 4-0 (Air Gadfly)
115 lbs – Amber Ignatowski 5-1 (USA Martial Arts) vs Rachel Sazoff 3-2 (Team Almeida)

Written by: Bob Donaghy

GR Sending 4 Fighters to Caged Vengeance 11

August 4th NAAFS adds a new Summer location to their event lineup.   One Wellness in Eastlake, OH will host Caged Vengence 11, the end of Summer event this year.


GriffonRawl will have four fighters on the card:

• John Burbol vs Tony Diperio 185lbs,
• Sammy Callari vs Jake Keller 155lbs,
• Dan Rammacciatto vs Jake McGill 155lbs,
• Cody Lewis vs Ronnie Hovath 145lbs.

Book the date now!  Come out and support the GR team!

The Details
Where: One Wellness Sports & Health 34650 Melinz Parkway, Eastlake, Ohio 44095 (see map below)
When: August 4th, 2012.  Doors open at 5 pm
Tickets: Contact either the fighter or Jason Dent at the Academy 440-358-9371
Seating Chart: Click Here

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Written by: Bob Donaghy

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

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

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

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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

NAAFS Kickboxing 2012

If you are a fan of stand up action, heavy hitting and devastating knockouts, then get ready for this January as Ryan "The Lion" Madigan of Evolve MMA in conjunction with the NAAFS will be showcasing a night of kickboxing action in Akron that will be sure to please fight fans throughout northeast Ohio.

And GR fans should especially be psyched to hear that we have three amateurs of our fight team returning to the ring in early 2012.

With Anton Jackson, a vicious combination of power and rhythm that hasn't been seen in the heavyweight division for quite some time. Kevin Peterson, a former workhorse of the light-heavyweight division looking to move up in weight and play with the big boys. And Ryan Lose, the featherweight with a fierce determination to showcase his ever-improving stand-up.

These three along with their coach Jason "Dynamite" Dent (making his professional kickboxing debut against Kyle "Kyote" Rozewski) will be in action in an exciting event to start the year off with a bang.