KOTC Settlement - Mt Pleasant MI

Friday June 13^th. Time for the King Of The Cage to once again make its presence felt in Mt. Pleasant Michigan at the Soaring Eagle Resort with 16 great fights. The atmosphere in the event center was pretty electric with a packed crowd. The KOTC has been having several events here a year now so their getting quite a fan base here.

Fight #1 135 lb Amateur tournament. Richard Blair Vs Nick Boucher.

Rd. 1

After a short feeling out process Nick goes for a head kick which is grabbed by Rich starting to take Nick down. Amazingly Nick almost turns it into a triangle on the way down but ends up just pulling a closed guard. Rich manages to work his way loose to stand up, just barely avoiding a knee to the face on the way up. The two jostle for position against the cage for the remainder of the round.

Rd.2

The fight turns into a ground war almost immediately with Nick getting a takedown then getting side control. Nick starts throwing some serous hammer fists but Rich is defending well. Rich manages to pull guard with some good hip movement and begis to stand up. On the way up Nick gets a tighr guillotine with 20 seconds left in the round. Rich toughs it out till the round ends

Rd. 3

More of the same however Rich manages to get Nicks back but Nick sneaked out the back door reversing it. Nick sinks in a RNC at 2:02 of the third round, advancing to the finals of the 135lb tourney.

Fight #2 135 lb Amateur Tournament Tony Huff vs Brandon Bandlow

Basically Brandon goes for a take down and get caught in a Guillotine in 36 seconds. Huff advances to tournament final.

Fight #3 135 lb Amateur Tournament (Alternate bout) Steve Becker vs Adam Cunningham

Steve and Adam immediately exchange blows, Adam lands a good right so Steve ties it up, spins Adam forcing him into the cage. After some jockeying for position Adam gets underhoooks allowing him to lift Steve off his feet and get a hard take down. Adam gets full mount and starts the GNP. Steve does a good job of Almost bucking Adam off but Adam grabs Steve's left wrist securing a Kimura. Adam Cunningham via Kimura at 1:58 of round 1

Fight #4 John Lloyd vs Damon Dyer 170 lb Amateur Tournament

They feel each other out for a bit, Damon gets John over to the cage and pulls off a great slam. He goes right to side control and secures Johns wrist behind his back. John is able to defend it for a while however once Damon is able to position for better leverage John is forced to tap at the 1:57 mark. Dyer advances to tournament final

Fight #5 Justin Edwards vs Daron Qruickshank 170 lb Amateur Tournament

Daron goes for quick take down, gets caught in a guillotine and taps out in 19 seconds. Edwards advances to tournament final

Fight #6 Jake Himes vs Kyle Morasky 170 lb Amateur Tournament Alternate bout

Kyle gets taken down but pulls rubber guard almost immediately trying for a triangle. Jake is able to stand picking Kyle up and slamming him hard ala Rampage style. Wow! After a couple blows herb Dean quickly steps in and calls the fight.
Winner: Jake Himes via KO (Slam) at 1:44 of round 1.

Fight #7 Brandon Hance vs Dave Wright (Amateur bout)

This was the first fight to go the distance but it basically went like this. They would make some short exchanges, Dave would take Brandon down and maintain a dominant position. Keeping busy enough to keep it from being stood back up too many times. Brandon did have a tight triangle with 20 seconds left in the 2^nd but Dave toughed it out till the bell rang. More dominance by Dave in the 3^rd. Dave Wright via Unanimous Decision after 3 three rounds.

Fight #8 Steve Cotterman vs Ed Kramer (Amateur bout)

Sorry I blinked during this one. Ed gets taken down, pushed into the fence and GNP’d in 20 seconds. Steve Cotterman via TKO.

Fight #9 Justin Jaynes vs Jorge Sarat (Amateur bout)

Jorge gets taken down but quickly pulls guard. He almost secures a triangle but when he realizes it’s not working he uses some great hip movement to work loose and stand it back up. Jorge lands a hard left, knocking Justin down. He uses some quick strikes to help get full mount and gets the TKO at the 2:07 mark

Fight #10 Rodney Sleepers vs Charles Cosens

Rd. 1

Great fight! Sleepers gets a quick take down but Charles does a great job nullifying any offense Rod can come up with and it is stood up in about a minute. They spend the rest of the round basically going toe to toe in the striking dept. The bell sounds to end round 1

Rd. 2

Charlie opens quick with a good right and gets a take down in side control. Sleepers manages to escape and stand it up. Charlie goes for another take down but this time gets caught in a guillotine that he can’t escape from. Charlie taps out at 2:46 of the 2^nd round.

The intermission came next for about 20 minutes where I got a shot of myself with Herb Dean. What a cool guy! He spent most of the time talking with the fans, even jumping over the VIP gate to let folks get some shots with him. I couldn't resist!

Fight #11 Josh Taibl vs Miles Jury (Professional bout)

Josh and Miles clinch up and trade knee’s in the middle of the cage for a while. Miles is able to get under hooks, lifts him up and takes him to the mat. GNP ensues and Miles gets a TKO victory at 1:20 of round 1

Fight #12 Angelo Popofski vs Brad Burrick (Professional bout)

Rd.1

Right off the bat Angelo and Brad start trading off, jockeying for position and throwing knees. Brad gets a cut in the process but it doesn’t seem to be bothering him. They continue at this pace till the round ends.

KOTC - Stand Off

February, 22nd 2008

Mt. Pleasant, MI

dMo and Phatdan recently attended the "Stand off" event put on by  King of the Cage at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. The card consisted of 12 amateur and 3 pro fights. Two tournaments for the 185lb and 155lb  KOTC amateur titles as well as a professional title fight for the 145lb KOTC world championship. Cameras were rolling for an eventual release on pay per view scheduled for March 21st.

The lights go up and the action begins for a packed crowd

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Fight 2 155 tournament

Johnny Joles   vs.  Mike "SIXGUN  Sixel 

Round 1

Sixel comes out swinging as soon as the bell rings, but seems to miss more than he connecting.  While in the clinch both fighters stay busy with knees but Sixel is getting the better of the exchanges.  A huge overhand right from Mike appears to break Joles' nose.  Sixel controls round one.

Round 2

This round starts slower than the last, Joles is attempting leg kicks this round to try and get something going.  Sixel avoids a leg kick and slams Joles against the cage then lands some heavy knees.  Sixel is throwing better combinations this round but Joles is landing shots of his own.  Round 2 is close but Sixel was the busier fighter and edges out Joles.

Round 3

Sixel knows the fight could depend on this round, and comes out with a fast pace.  Joles is trying to land anything but leaving himself open for Sixel potshots.  Joles lands a superman punch, but it has little steam on it.  Sixel lands two hard straight right hands to Joles' Jaw and Joles is now pouring blood.  Joles misses a spinning back fist as the round ends.  This fight was all Sixel and the scorecards reflected this.

Winner:  Sixel unanimous decision, advancing to the tournament final

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Fight 3 155lb tournament 

Chris Henderson  vs.   Justin Jayne's

Round 1

Jayne's works the Jab often but Henderson walks through it and secures a take down. They trade positions on the ground several times and finally Henderson gets Jaynes' back and attempts a rear naked choke.  Jayne's escapes and now has Henderson in guard, he postures up and rains down fists and elbows.  The round ends, Jayne's is bleeding and has a large goose egg above his right eye.

Round 2

Jayne's comes out with the jab again, then he misses a head kick but immediately secures a takedown.  Jayne's workes into Hendersons guard but Henderson quickly transitions into a tight triangle from the bottom and Jaynes has no option but to tap out.

Winner:  Henderson via Triangle choke and advances to the finals.

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Fight 4 155lb tournament 

Tyrone Holmes  vs   Rodney Sleepers

Round 1

Holmes immediately lands a heavy right hand and slams Sleepers to the mat, but sleepers gets back to his feet fast.  Holmes slams him again, this time harder and takes side control.  Holmes retains side control but can't do much with it,  Sleepers ground defense is working well.  They stay on the ground until the round ends.  Round 1 goes to Holmes.

Round 2

Sleepers comes out attempting more kicks.  He then slams Holmes to the canvas and eventually takes his back.  Sleepers sinks in a deep rear naked choke and Holmes is forced to tap. 

Winner:  Sleepers via Rear naked choke 1:01 round 2

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Fight 5 185lb tournament

Jordan Sullivan  vs.  Ben Lagman

This fight was all Lagman, Lagman lands a heavy right hand and takes Sullivan down, Lagman looks for an armbar but Sullivan escapes then gets back to his feet.  Lagman lands a beautiful combo of rights and lefts then gets the take down and mounts. Sullivan makes a huge mistake and gives up his back. Lagman sinks in the rear naked choke for the tap-out.

Winner: Lagman, rear naked choke, advancing to the finals

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Fight 6 185 lb tournament

Tim Farr   vs  Jorge Sarat

Round 1

 Another really fast out come as Sarat lands a huge right just as the round starts.This puts Farr down on the canvas.  Sarat takes his back and chokes him out.

Winner Sarat via rear naked choke in 44 seconds of the first round.

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Fight 7 Adam Cunningham vs Steve Becker

 Round 1

Cunningham lands some heavy shots until Becker slams him into the cage.  Cunningham takes Becker down and moves to side control.  Cunningham looks to take Beckers back and gets one hook in.  Switching back to side control he looks for a kimura, but settles for a hammer lock, Becker taps.

Winner:  Cunninham via Hammerlock 1:47 of the first round.

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Fight 8

John LLoyd vs  Shane Sutherland  

Round 1

Sutherland starts out landing a heavy body kick, and attempts a guillatine but LLoyd escapes it.  Now both fighters are exchanging against the cage, until Sutherland takes LLoyd to the ground.  Sutherland looks for an arm triangle but cant get it.  LLoyd, now in side control throws heavy knees to the body as the round ends.  Sutherland wins a close round.

Round 2 

They meet in the middle and start exchange heavy hands, LLoyd gets the take down then ground and pounds Sutherland until he taps.

Winner:  LLoyd via ground and pound tap-out, :26 of round 2.

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Fight 9

Brandon Bandlow vs Corey Grant

Round 1

Both fighters immediately clinch.  Grant shoots a single leg but Bandlow sprawls well.  Grant gets the takedown then takes Bandlows back, he sinks in both hooks looking for a rear naked choke, but decides to rain down punches instead and the ref stops the fight.

Winner: Grant via tko due to ground and pound.  

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Josh with KOTC owner Terry Trebilcock

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Fight 10 Nick Turco vs. Josh Barnes  for the Amateur Heavyweight Title.

Round 1

Both fighters come out with something to prove.  They have a great exchange in the middle of the cage.  Barnes is swinging hard and often but rarely finding the target.  Turco lands a hard right and slams Barnes against the cage.  Neither fighter wants to go to the ground, as they battle against the cage.  Barnes lands some heavy knees and a couple of  really good punches. Both fighters are battleing it out toe to toe as the round ends.

Round 2

The round starts with another great exchange but Barnes is starting to get the better of it.  Barnes is throwing more combos in this round and really utilizing his reach.  Turco is swinging wide and Barnes makes him pay with great counters.  Barnes is controlling the pace of the fight, and now seems to land at will.  The fight is virtually even as round 2 ends.

Round 3

Barnes comes out Jabbing and throws a nice leg kick.  Turco tries for a singleleg takedown but Barnes sprawls, gets to his feet and lands a quick left hook while Nick is still on his way up.  Turco finds his footing and answers with a left hook of his own.  Barnes continues putting 2 and 3 punch combos together.  Turco lands a stiff jab but his thumb goes in Barnes eye, Barnes asks for time but Cecil Pepoles says keep fighting.  Turco capitilizes on Barnes inability to see with a nice flurry.  Soon Barnes is back on track and begins to pump the jab yet again untill the final bell rings. 

Winner: Barnes unanimous decision and the new KOTC world heavy weight amatuer champion.

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Herrick lands a stiff jab      Herrick posturing up to slam Harper

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Fight 11 Chad Herrick  vs Bryan Harper

Round 1

Haper comes out focusing on leg kicks, while Herrick wants to bang.  They clinch on the cage and Haper back trips Herrick to the ground.  Harper has Herrick in side control and lands some knees to the body, now he looks for the back.  Herrick escapes. Herrick almost gets caught in a triangle but he picks Harper up and slams him to the mat twice, much harder the second time.  Herrick pummels Harper on the ground as the ref watches closely, Harper escapes just as the ref moves in to stop it.  The fight continues and Harper looks for another guillotine as the round ends.  Jason Ireland comes out of the VIP crowd to give Harper some advice.

Round 2

Harper gets another takedown but can't keep Herrick down.  Herrick lands a textbook right cross that opens Harper up.  Herrick smells the blood and is relentless.  Harper steps back and lands a great head kick as the round ends.

Round 3

Harper comes out throwing more leg kicks  following with a superman punch that is off target.  Herrick shoots looking for a leg but instead he finds a crushing knee to his face that knocks him  clean out. 

Winner Harper by KO due to knee strike round 3.

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Fight 12

Jerome Beal vs Brad Burrick

Round 1

Both fighters come out with leg kicks before tying up.  Beal is getting the upper hand  in the clinch untill Burrick lands a couple elbows.  They separate and Burrick KO's Beal with a huge right cross.

Winner  Burrick round 1 KO at 1:43

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Fight 13   155 Tournament Final

Chris Henderson vs Mike Sixel

Round 1

Both fighters open up slowly, showing patience until Sixel lands a hard right hand.  He then shoots for a double leg takedown and takes side control.  Mike throws elbows to the ribs untill Chris gets Sixel in his guard. Sixel postures up and lands some heavy punches.  Henderson lands some nice shots from the bottom but cant get a lot of steam on them.  The ref stands the fighters up as the ten second warning sounds. 

Round 2

Henderson charges in but Sixel lands a well timed right hand and then ties Henderson up.  Sixel gets the seperation he wants andstarts to out box Henderson. Sixel shoots for a single leg but Henderson defends, gains control and eventually gets the mount. He then lands some huge shots for  the ground and pound victory. In a show of great sportsmanship the two share a moment of respect, smiling and giving each props in the middle of the ring.

Winner:  Henderson via Ground and Pound 2:43 of round 2 and winner of the 155lb tournament  

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Fight 14  185 tournament final

Jorge Sarat vs Ben Lagman 

Round 1

Laguillotinegman throws a body kick but it is caught and Sarat takes him down. Sarat lets Lagman up and now both exchang in the middle of the cage.  The round is fairly slow with both fighters throwing one punch at a  time and then backing off.  Sarat gets the better of Lagman in this round.

Round 2

Sarat starts with two punches and a body kick landing all three.  Lagman slips to the mat and Sarat pounces on him.  Sarat has him in side control but again lets him up.  Round 2 is another slow paced round. Lagman seems to have got the better of Sarat with leg and body kicks.

Round 3

Lagman pumps his jab and lands a body kick that sends Sarat to the mat.  Sarat gets up before Lagman can gain control.  Lagman lands a beautiful spinning heel kick that sends Sarat back.  Sarat answers by slamming Lagman into the cage.  Both fighters appear to know how close the fight is as they both swing wild trying to end it. Sarat lands a couple amazing spinning heal kicks that might just give him the edge.  Round 3 is another close one.

 Sarat by split decision, winning the 185 lb tourney.

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Fight 15    MAIN EVENT KOTC 145 lb.  WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Joe Voisin  vs  Matt Jaggers

Round 1

Voisin appears to be the stronger fighter and tries to utilize the skills that won him a state championship in wrestling.  Jaggers stays calm and defends Voisins attempts to take him down with some uncanny wrestling skills of his own.  Jaggers seems to have the upper hand on their feet and on the mat.  Jaggers is landing hard shots and Voisin keeps coming but looks confused on how to beat this guy.  Round 1 goes to Jaggers.

Round 2

Voisin looks winded as the round starts.  Again Jaggers is punishing Voisin on their feet and Voisin cant seem to take him down.  If the fight continued this way Jaggers will cruise to an easy victory.  Now Jaggers takes Voisin down and mounts.  Jaggers rains down hammer fists, Voisin makes a mistake and gives up his back but but eventually escapes.  Voisin, now back to his feet, takes Jaggers down but the round ends before he can do anything with it.  Round 2 Jaggers

Round 3

Round 3 is more of the same, Voisins eye is swollen and he is bleeding from under his right eye.  Jaggers has controlled almost every aspect of the fight and with Voisin exausted it looks to remain that way.  Jaggers is just punishing Voisin who tries for a take down but Jatake downggers enTKOds up on top anbattlingsingle legtake downd quickly  mounts him  Voisin again gives up his back as Jaggers pounds on him.  Voisin can't take it anymore and he taps several times. The corner men fly into the ring to celebrate however Cecil Pepoles says he didnt see the tap, and tells Jaggers corner to get out of the cage, the fight is not over.

Round 4

Voisin gets aexhaustedtake down second chance but still can't muster any offense.  Jaggers stays calm and continues to do what got him here.  Voisin is just gassed and cant get anything going.  Round 4 is all Jaggers, and he is pitching a shutout in the fight.

Round 5

Jaggers takes Voisin down and once again Voisin gives up his back, a habit he must break.  Voisin eventually is able to shake him and stands once more. He knows he needs a KO to win and starts swinging hard, but he is so tired they are easily seen by Jaggers who just keeps throwing his jab and keeping distance from Voisin.  Finally Voisin takes Jaggers down but Jaggers defends well, Jaggers is holding Voisin to his chest and Voisin cant posture up.  Jaggers flips Voisin and gains side control, then moves to half guard as the fight ends.

Winner  Jaggers unanimous decision and the new KOTC world Bantam weight champ. While addressing the crowd Matt promised the first shot to Lazar Stojadovic, who he fought to a no contest back in November.

We would like to thank Soaring Eagle and the KOTC for their hospitality and for putting on a great night of mixed martial arts action!

Written by Phatdan78

Editing and photography by dMo 

Trials Of Affliction Event2-9-2008

at the Andiamo, Warren Michigan

February 13th 2008

By: dMo & Shiftycapone

We attended the "Trials of Affliction event Saturday nightput on by Midwest MMA Productions,home of theMichigan Unarmed Combat League. Midwest MMA Productions is owned by Richard Lictawa Sr and Jim Arnone, two area businessmen.

The event kicked off Friday night at Dooley's IrishTavern in Clinton township,where they conducted a meet and greet followed up with the weigh ins of some of the MUCLfighters. Dooley's did a great job with the beverages and the atmosphere, along with Phil "the voice" Davey doing what he does best, getting the crowd hyped with the microphone. Phil also runs Rough House Productions and has an event coming up February 28th called Battle On The Bay III being held at Gulinano's Lounge in Chesterfield Michigan.

The card was very complete with 9 fights ranging from a couple heavy weights to a light weight title fight.A 10th was scheduled with Rich's son competinghowever his opponent did not show. A case of nerves perhaps.

The matches started out with a bang with Dante Pinterpe shooting for a double leg take down and quickly mounting Jason Stevens. After some ground and pound Jason gave up his back and Dante sunk in arear naked chokecausing Jason to tap out 33 seconds into the 1st round. Wow!!

Preston Winfrey out worked Jeff Kabacinski in an awesomeback and fourth ground battle ending the fight via tap out at the 2:40 of the 2nd.

Kris Lush put on a clinic with a brutal Ground and pound victory over Justin Osborne in 1:52 of the first round.

In another great match, Luis Luna won out over Ray Kozack with a verbal submission at 1:14 of the 2nd.

As seen in the pictures Will Garner sunk in a tight guillotine on Dennis Gilbert putting him to sleep. Dennis showed some real heart in not tapping out proving he's one tough SOB!

A great BJJ battle was nextwhen Yanni Cavis and Paris Boyd stepped into the cage. It was back and forthin the1st round with neither really gaining an advantage. At about the 1:50 mark of the 2ndCavisput a huge slam on Boyd then attempted an ankle lock. Quickly realizing that was going nowhere he transitioned into a dominate position and pulled a deep arm bar out of nowhere. Boyd taped out at 2:34of the 2nd.

Heavy weights Nick Turco and Jonathan Ireland Banged it out until Nick started getting the upper hand. He grabbed Jason into a Muai Thai clinch and brought up a knee and aright head kickthat spurned an audible ooh!! from the crowd. Incredibly Jason fought back but was forced to verbally submit when Nick poured it on again. Great fight!

This lead us to the main event for the MUCL light weight title between Dan Langbeen and Jason Peterson. Both fighters made their entrance to the ring in great shape and with a determined look on their faces. Dan and Jason basically slugged it out in a toe to toe battle that had thepacked crowd of the Andiamo to their feet at the end of the1st round. Dan having enough of the stand up tried taking Jason down but lost position ending up on the bottom, He pulled guard and started jockeying for position eventually grabbing a kimura and forced Jason to tap outat1:52 of the 2nd round winning the belt. Another action packedawesome fight and a great win for Dan Langbeen!

All and all it was an incredible night of action in a great atmosphere. The referee for the nights event was none other than Dom O'Grady who is coming off a huge win at KOTC and will be competing again at the XFO event in Crystal Lake Illinois on February 23rd. Again announcing the fights was Phil "the voice Davey who worked the crowd the entire night. Sitting at our table was none other than KOTC bad ass and former Pride alumni Jason Ireland. Also in attendance was Kirk Maltby of the Detroit Red Wing, WEC contender Brendan Sequin,kick boxer Sam "the cat Mishka and boxing great Thomas "Hit man"Hearns. You kidding me!! What a fabulous night of fights, great food and a pumped up crowd. What could be better!

Continue to check our blogs for the upcoming KOTC show in Mt Pleasant, the Battle on the Bay and many other events from Michigan and the Midwest.

Peace!

dMo and Shifty

Michigan & Midwest MMA events for November 2008

Michigan

dMo & shiftycappone will be attending and reporting this event. Watch for the blog in The Mix later this month!

Trials Of Affliction 

Andiamo Warren
7096 East 14 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092

Some of the items you can expect at our VIP MMA events:

•  A First Class Promotion
•  Valet parking, 4 course dinners, open premium  bar, silent sports memorabilia auction (portions of  proceeds always go to a selected charity)
•  Awesome MMA fight card, Live Video (broadcast  simultaneously on projection screens), Live DJ,  every seat a great seat
•  Pro fighter guest appearances, local sport  celebrities, entry ticket raffles

Order tickets on line at http://www.mucl-usa.com/index.php. Also, they still have openings for fighters. Use the fighter info page on their website to sign up. 

February 9, 2008 Dow Event Center Saginaw, MI

Info on tickets can be found at the CCF website.

 dMo will be attending and reporting on this event. Watch for his blog in the mix late Feb early March.

Friday February 22, 2008
Soaring Eagle Casino
Mt. Pleasant, MI

Tickets on line here.

Indiana

Location

5825 Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320

Event Info

Call 773-582-9106
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Introductions begin at 7:00 pm
First fight to begin 8:00 pm sharp!

8 Seconds Saloon
Indianapolis, IN

Ohio

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Feb 02, 2008
McCook, IL 60525
Phone: 630-640-2686
Event Email: teamtoro@comcast.net
Event Contact: Ricardo Perez

 

WHAT: Midwest Grappling Open
WHEN: Saturday February 16th, 2008
WHERE: Strong Style Gym
6900 Granger Rd
Independence, OH 44131
216-520-0271
OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN: Saturday @ 8am
OPTIONAL WEIGH-IN: Friday @ 6-8pm

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