NAAFS "Midwest Combat Challenge 4"

Date:March 15th, 2008
Time:6:00PM
Location:Chapparell's Community Center

On Saturday, March 15, 2008, NAAFS action returns to Chapparell's Community Center in Akron, Ohio for "Midwest Combat Challenge 4".Team GriffonRawl is set to continue it's invasion of the NAAFS in 2008 with the following warriors set for action. In a featured 155lb bout "...Dominic "The Ironman" McGee (2-2) will be out for family vengeance when he steps inside the cage with Joey "The Hitman" Holt, who defeated McGee's brother Tony "The Killer" Wolf at Northcoast Showdown II." (Taken from naafs.tv.)Preliminary bouts will include Tom Lutz (205lbs), who's making his NAAFS debut and bringing his 2-0 record to face Mark Strickland (1-1) of Kombat MMA. John Strmac (145lbs/3-2 record) will be back in NAAFS action facing a yet to be named opponent. Tickets can be obtained from any of the above fighters. For more information on this card, visit: http://naafs.tv/news/mcc4.htmWe hope to see everyone there in support of Team GriffonRawl.

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

NAAFS February TV schedule

Date:January 26th, 2008
Time:11:00pm
Location:Sports Time Ohio T.V.

Below is the most recent schedule of NAAFS competition on Sports Time Ohio. You may also see the schedule by going to www.naafs.tv/tvSat Jan 26th - 12:30 AM Sun Jan 27th - 11 PM 185 lbs - Sean Paul Veilleux vs Chad Heilman 265 lbs - Brandon Briggs vs Cody Rook 145 lbs Pro - Danny Balon vs Paul Martin Feb 2nd & 3rd - 11 PM 265 lbs - John Hawk vs Jarred Carle 170 lbs - Scott Burr vs Dan Cain 145 lbs - John Strmac vs Charles Cooper 205 lbs Pro - John Fields vs Jason Freeman Feb 9th & 10th - 11 PM 185 lbs - Nick Kilian vs Steve Zornes 145 lbs - Anthony Hayes vs Co Dean Roff 145 lbs - Mike Nesto vs Eric Noel Feb 16th & 17th - 11 PM 145 lbs - Josh Kissinger vs Jerry Barrick 145 lbs - Doug Kulbis vs Jack Mardis 170 Pro - AJ Pulling vs Chad Trukovich Feb 23rd & 24th - 11 PM 185 - Mickey Hughes vs Jim Payne 155 - Joey Holt vs Tony Woolf SHW Pro - Bobby Favors vs Justin Wade *NAAFS Classic - Paul Compton vs John Myers from War on the Shore in Aug of 2007.

NAAFS "Northcoast Showdown 2"

Date:January 19th, 2008
Time:6:30pm
Location:Euclid, OH

The NAAFS kicks off 2008 with an exciting night of action at the Euclid Sports Plant in Euclid, OH. Team Griffon-Rawl will send five warriors into action on Saturday night. AJ Pulling is making his pro debut at 170lbs. Nick Killian and Jim Payne look to remain unbeaten at 185lbs, while John Strmac and Tony Woolf get back into action at 145 & 155lbs. All told, there are a number of amatuer fights and four professional bouts. See anyone above for tickets and visit http://www.naafs.tv/ for details.

Superior Cage Fighting "Playing for Keeps"

Date:January 11th, 2008
Time:6:30pm
Location:1140 West River Rd. Elyria

Both Dave Osborne and Miles King are the two GriffonRawl warriors set to compete on January 11, 2008 in Elyria, OH. Dave will be be fighting Jerrell Hamby at 180lbs while Miles will be facing Miguel Calderon at 205lbs. Both our guys have been training hard and are looking forward to getting to compete this Friday Night!!!!For more info visit the official website of this event at http://www.superiorcagefighting.com/