NAAFS "Caged Fury 3"

Cleveland, Ohio
Masonic Temple

GriffonRawl professionals Jason “Dynamite” Dent and Donny “Eagle Eye” Walker were the two members representing the team at the Masonic Temple on November 3, 2007.Donny came out with creative fan-fare to face the Cleveland wrestling legend Sonny Marchette (Independent) in a Pro Lightweight Contender’s bout. Sonny showed why he’s an Olympic-level wrestler taking Donny down with ease to start the opening five minutes. Sonny was able to keep dominate control, moving to side position and unleashing a wicked ground and pound throughout the first round. Donny’s experience, heart and toughness were evident as he routinely recovered to full guard position, and defended well. But Sonny kept the relentless attack coming, cutting Donny with a solid elbow requiring a doctor’s approval to continue the first round.Sonny again wanted takedowns with Donny defending much better in the second round before Sonny was able to get the fight down and continue his ground and pound. With Sonny inside the guard, Donny was able to climb his legs up Sonny’s back to a triangle choke position. Donny jockeyed his legs and moved his hips into position, locked the submission in place and forced Marchette to tap out at 2:16 of round two.Technically of Team Instigator, “Cujo” Joe McCall defeated Dominic “The Punisher” Qurazzo by doctor stoppage in the second round. In the post fight interview, Joe took time to explain he had been at Griffon-Rawl for the past month in preparation for this heavyweight bout.The much-hyped and anticipated fight between Jason “Dynamite” Dent and Torrance “The Tyrant” Taylor not only lived up to the hype but will easily be the 2007 NAAFS fight of the year. Dent and Torrance clearly came to fight and fight hard. Early on it was clear Torrance was looking for another knockout, throwing hard rights and kicks at Dent. Jason proved he was up to the standup challenge, keeping the fight standing for most of the first two, five-minute rounds. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows and executed beautiful technique.Dent showed a new element to his game, executing takedowns, including a solid “crotch-lift”. Once the fight hit the ground, Dent was able hold solid position and land wicked knee’s and elbows from all angles, mounting Torrance numerous times. Torrance was scrappy on the bottom and was able to get the fight back standing, where the exchanges continued. Dent appeared to be the fresher of the two fighters throughout the later rounds. Torrance lost his mouthpiece a number of times while Dent kept the pressure on his tough opponent. When the dust settled, a split-decision in favor of Torrance came from the judge’s scorecards. Showing an amount of class and respect unsurpassed in sport, Jason assisted Torrance in putting on the champion’s belt. Torrance showed great sportsmanship as well, stating Dent was by far the toughest man he’d ever fought. As with any split-decision, controversy accompanies. Immediately following, the message board on Pro Karate Weekly was filled with those viewing the fight differently stating their opinions. What was clear is that a rematch is strongly desired at some point.Written by: John Strmac Pro Results:Torrance Taylor def. Jason Dent by Split DecisionJoe McCall def. Dominic Qurazzo by Doctor StoppageDonny Walker def. Sonny Marchette by Triangle ChokeVadim Ivanov def. Dustin Neace by Tapout (Strikes)Amatuer Results:Stipe Miocic def. Matt Lust by KOCody Stevens def. Paul Martin by Guillotine ChokeJohn Myers def. Dan Balon by Unanimous DecisionZack Moomey def. Bo Coleman by Guillotine ChokeJosh Miller def. John Hedges by RNCFrank Carabello def. Okey Lawrence by Guillotine ChokeKevin Rothenhacker def. Charles Cooper by ArmbarEric Rex def. Jerry Barrick by Triangle Choke