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NAAFS Cageside Report Midwest Combat Challenge 8 Results; Fight Nite in the Flats V Update
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Filled with Love & Hate, It was NAAFS Midwest Combat Challenge 8
(05/25/09 - Akron, OH) - The final stop on the Road to Fight Nite in the Flats V took place on Saturday May 23rd, as Chapparell's Community Center in Akron, OH played host to a night of MMA action as the NAAFS presented Midwest Combat Challenge 8. It was yet another historical event, for reasons that had never been seen before in the promotion. The combination of intensity and romance, made Midwest Combat Challenge 8 an event that will definitely be remembered for a long time to come.
In the main event, Larry Shuck of Instigator Fight Team improved to 6-1 with his victory over Ed Cruz (2-2) by Head & Arm Choke at 1:07 of Round One. Shuck executed his gameplan to perfection and is now looking to make a run in the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Division.
The first story of the night took place during the co-main event of the evening, as Aaron "The Hamburglar" Bartow of Instigator Fight Team remained unbeaten (4-0) when he defeated Ben "The Sayer" Slayer (3-2) by KO at just :41 of the first round. However, it wasn't the fight that had fans talking when the night was over.
During his post fight interview, a very grateful Bartow thanked all of his teammates, coaches, family, and friends who helped him prepare for this fight; but he saved one thank you in particular for last. To the delight of the capacity crowd, the already victorious Bartow gained the biggest victory of his life when longtime his longtime girlfriend agreed to marry him!
On one knee inside the cage and in front of the entire NAAFS Nation, Bartow showed that even in a competitive sport like MMA, true love can prevail.
In National Amateur Middleweight action, Travis Soto (4-0) picked up his second victory in as many months when he defeated Rashad "The Nightmare" Pearson (3-2) by Guillotine Choke in the second round. With the win, Soto has positioned himself nicely for when the early NAAFS National Amateur rankings come out very soon.
The National Amateur Women's division gained even more prominence at Midwest Combat Challenge 8, when Leitta Suchevich (2-0) of Mad Dog Gym defeated Jessica Wolbert by KO at 2:03 of the Round 3. These two young ladies when back and forth in a slugfest for three rounds, which almost seemed like a battle between Suchevich's inside leg kick to Holbert's straight jab, but in the end it was a fatigued Suchevich who dug down deep to hit a knockout punch and pick up the victory.
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Fight Nite in the Flats V Tickets Selling Fast; Featuring Meet & Greet with UFC Veterans
(05/28/09 - Cleveland, OH) - Throughout the years, Fight Nite in the Flats has showcased some of the top talent in the region, all looking to make an impact on the global stage of MMA. In honor of the 5 year anniversary of the NAAFS' showcase event, we are pleased to welcome home several of top stars to have competed at the event's past for a special meet and greet session with the NAAFS Nation.
Fans of the UFC can see Jason "Dynamite" Dent every week on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter, but long before he was a reality television star Dent was an institution at Fight Nite in the Flats. In fact, Jason Dent is the only competitor to have competed at all the previous Fight Nite in the Flats events, sporting an undefeated 4-0 record on the NAAFS' biggest stage. The culmination of which took place at last year's event, where he defeated Nick Sorg to capture the elusive NAAFS Pro Series Lightweight title. At Fight Nite in the Flats V, Jason Dent returns home to say thank you to the NAAFS Nation for their continued support on his quest to become the next Ultimate Fighter.
A true legend at Fight Nite in the Flats and one of the most respected men in the sport will be on hand June 6th, as Jeff "The Grinder" Cox will be taking part in the special meet & greet session. A Cleveland Police Officer by trade and a coach at Strong Style Fight Team, Jeff Cox is the epitome of the term "a man's man." At Fight Nite in the Flats II, Cox defeated Chris Meyer to win the Gladiator Fighting Series Welterweight Title and then delivered one of the most memorable speeches in the history of the event. The NAAFS is proud to have this UFC veteran and true class act individual taking part in the special meet and greet session with the NAAFS Nation. Click Here for More
The NAAFS is pleased to announce the 2009 Fight Nite in the Flats Pick Em Contest. NAAFS fans can pick who they think will win each fight at this extravangaza. The winner will receive an autographed Fight Nite in the Flats V poster, two GOLD CIRCLE tickets to an upcoming NAAFS event of their choosing, & a $100 Gift Certificate to the NAAFS Store. Click Here for More
The Worldwide Leaders in MMA gaming, BetonFighting.com, has released odds for the featured Pro Series bouts at NAAFS Fight Nite in the Flats V. Click Here For More
NAAFS.tv now has the official Fight Nite in the Flats V Preview show, hosted by NAAFS Cage Fighting's Steve Hindman & Greg Kalikas now online. This broadcast features highlights from past Fight Nite in the Flats events, a preview of the upcoming event on June 6th, and an exclusive in-studio interview with Forrest "The Meat Cleaver" Petz Click Here for More
We are pleased to announce that Liberty Harley-Davidson will be raffling off a pair of skybox tickets to Fight Nite in the Flats V. In order to be eligible, you need to come into the store located in Akron at 32 E. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue or the north store located at 334 Hines Hill Road, Boston Heights, OH to register to win!
Tickets for Fight Nite in the Flats V are on sale now and selling fast, so make sure you secure yours today!
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NAAFS Fighters Scheduled to Compete in Ohio Grappling Challenge 10 No-Gi Invitational Tournament on June 6th
After 9 successful & competitive events, the Ohio Grappling Challenge returns to Northeast Ohio! This event is being held in the Homer E. Woodling Gymnasium...our largest venue to date! The Cleveland State campus is large, so please take a look at the attachment in this message so that you can see the precise location of the Woodling Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus.
CLICK HERE FOR CSU MAP We are also very pleased to be hosting a 4-Man No-Gi Invitational, consisting of competitors & teams that have had great success in the NAAFS:
Jason Butcher - Brian Rogers - Nick Goldizen - Joe Lewis
OGC 10 is only 7 days away, and the pre-registrations are starting to come in from all over the region! If you have not pre-registered yet, you can do so buy going to: http://ohiograpplingchallenge.com/pre-reg.html Once you have finished competing, you should head on down to the Palin Dealer Pavilion and be a part of the region's BEST MMA EVENT...Fight Night in the Flats! With multiple UFC Veterans & some of the best talent from all over region...you will not want to miss out of these great MMA bouts! For more information about Fight Night in the Flats check out the NAAFS website (www.naafs.tv).
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Ohio Bike Week & the NAAFS present North Coast Showdown 3 in Sandusky, OH
What: North Coast Showdown 3
When: Friday, June 12th
Where: Rockin Horse Entertainment Complex - Sandusky, OH
Tickets: On Sale Now Ranging from $25 to $60 pre-sale and available by calling 419-621-0202 at www.Ohiobikeweek.com. Ask about All-Access Passes.
Details: The NAAFS is featured as part of the 2009 Ohio Bike Week North Coast Thunder Rally with hundreds of thousands expected to attend the 10 day festival. This card will feature some of the regions premier fighters with several familiar names to NAAFS fans.
Fight Card will be released soon at NAAFS.tv
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