Wednesday, April 28, 2010

RFO: "Big Guns 5"


John Strmac is the sole member of the team booked for "Big Guns 5". John is taking on undefeated Greg Petty for RFO's Bantamweight title.


What: Richland Fight Organization: "Big Guns 5"

Where: Richland County Fairgrounds / Fairhaven Hall / 750 N. Home Rd. / Mansfield, OH 44906.

Cost: $25 GA; $35 VIP

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010

Time: First bell at 7pm


See John for presale tickets.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Gray "The Bully" Maynard MMA Seminar

GR is proud to announce a seminar with undeafeted UFC lightweight top contender Gray "The Bully" Maynard. The seminar will be held on Sunday April 18th 2010. Gray joins the ever growing list of world famous fighters and instructors that we have had the privledge of conducting seminars with here at GR. Seminar #1 9:30 - 11:30am will be for anyone that hasnt had an MMA fight just yet. Seminar #2 12:30 - 2:30pm will be for anyone who has had at least one fight. Both seminars cost $5o each. Gray will be covering takedowns, takedown defense, submission offense/defense, ground & pound, and much more. There will be a one hour lunch break from 11:30 - 12:30 and also an autograph/picture session following the seminar from 2:30 - 3:00pm. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and train with one of the best lightweight fighters in the UFC today. GR appreciates your support and looks forward to continuing to bring you top level seminars in the future.

Monday, March 15, 2010

UMMAXX 10


On Saturday, March 27, 2010, Team Griffonrawl ventures just west of the academy to the Great Lakes Expo Center in Euclid, Ohio. Paul Compton, John Burbol, George Comer, Chuck Schilling, Jason Departo, Dan Farnworth, and Reggie Parks will all be in action. We look forward to seeing everyone there! You can get your tickets in advance from any of the above named fighters.


What: UMMAXX 10

Where: Great Lakes Expo Center: 1200 Babbit Rd., Euclid, OH

When: Saturday, March 27, 2010

Time: Doors at 5:30pm; First Bell at 7 pm


For more information, visit http://www.ummaxx.net/

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Robin Geisler Jiu-Jitsu Seminar


Robin Geisler began his study of Grace Jiu-Jitsu in 1994 and has competed internationally since then, culminating in a 2nd place at the 2008 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships. He runs the Relson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Columbus and will be at GriffonRawl for a three hour No-gi and Gi seminar. He is one of the first men in Ohio to receive his blackbelt directly from Relson Gracie.


The seminar will be comprised of two, 1.5 hour seminars, the first being advanced No-Gi techniques (covering submission defenses and attacks) and the second being advanced Gi techniques (chokes, passes, defense in the guard). You may attend either one or BOTH.


Sign up sheets are currently at GriffonRawl at the main desk.


What: Robin Geisler Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Where: GriffonRawl MMA Academy

Times: No-Gi 6:00-7:30pm; Gi 7:30-9:00pm

Cost: $20.00 for one session; $30.00 for both.

Monday, October 5, 2009

NAAFS "Caged Fury 7"


The NAAFS "Caged Fury 7" is really the national amateur semi-finals. Being held FRIDAY, October 9, 2009 at the IX Center in Cleveland, Ohio, the card features several GriffonRawl members seeking NAAFS gold in 2009.


#1 ranked Reggie Parks (170lbs), #4 ranked Ryan Lose (145lbs), #4 ranked George Comer and #2 ranked Bryon McCroskey (170lbs) are all set to do battle in their respective divisions.
First bell is set for 6:30pm!


For complete information, visit http://www.naafs.tv/.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

NAAFS "Full Contact Kickboxing"


On Saturday, October 3, 2009, Team GriffonRawl will send three men to compete in NAAFS "Full Contact Kickboxing".


Lil' Dan Farnworth, Landon Khakdoust and Aaron 'Juice' Veverka will be competing. Everyone loves a standup war and what better way to see one than through a kickboxing fight? GriffonRawl was founded as a Muay Thai camp and while having evolved into a premier mma gym, this event allows the above to get back to their roots.


What: NAAFS "Full Contact Kickboxing"

Where: Chapparell's Community Center/Akron, Ohio

When: Saturday, October 3, 2009

Time: Doors at 5pm; First Bell at 6:30pm

Tickets: See any of the above fighters


For more information, log onto http://www.naafs.tv/

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

NAAFS "Caged Vengeance 6"


Donny 'Eagle Eye' Walker continues to have a busy 2009, as he is the lone GriffonRawl warrior set for action in Columbus, Ohio on September 19, 2009. Donny is facing a very tough opponent as he prepares to do battle with Tony Jayme of Team Jorge Gurgel. Tony is coming from lightweight to featherweight to face Donny.


What: NAAFS "Caged Vengeance 6"

Where: Lifestyles Community Pavilion, Columbus, Ohio

When: Saturday, September 19, 2009; first bell at 6:30

Tickets: See Donny or log onto http://www.naafs.tv/


Perhaps other GriffonRawl members may fight as Jason Dent has offered up a few men as last minute replacements, should someone have to cancel. Stay tuned for more information.


To view the entire fight card, or for further information, visit www.naafs.tv/events/cv6/index.php