NAAFS "Night of Champions"

Warren, Ohio
Packard Music Hall

Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio was the site of NAAFS action on December 1, 2007. The night was highlighted by six amateur title fights pitting the #1 vs. #2 ranked fighters in all but one weight class. Technically of Team Warfare, Paul “Str8Outta” Compton, supplemented his training at Griffon-Rawl in preparation for the 155lb Lightweight title fight vs. Kevin Rothacker of Strong Style Fight Team. Team captain Jason Dent cornered Paul for this contest. An accomplished wrestler by trade, #1 ranked Compton showed he wanted to keep the fight standing and let his hands fly early and often. Throughout the entire three rounds, Paul prevented #2 ranked Rothacker’s takedown’s with excellent sprawls, solid clinch work and pummeling. Paul got the better of the striking, landing solid rights, hooks and kept his jab pumping. When the final bell rang, Paul was awarded a unanimous decision over the ultra-tough Rothacker. Paul praised Kevin’s heart and toughness and took time to thank Griffon-Rawl.Next up was Team Griffon-Rawl’s Nick Goldizen, taking on Rising Dragon star Frank “The Tank” Carabello. For the second time in a month’s time the fans were treated to a title match-up between fighters from these excellent camps. This was also the second time in as many fights that Nick was up against the #1 ranked Welterweight in the NAAFS.Following the opening bell, Nick quickly closed the distance and shot in for a single leg. After a solid sprawl from Frank, Nick fell into guard and immediately worked for a triangle choke. Frank showed amazing strength by standing up and picking Nick up over his head ala Matt Hughes/Quentin Jackson and slammed Nick hard to the canvas. Relentless from the guard, Nick kept working but Frank hit another big slam, escaping the submission and nearly settling into solid side control position. Nick showed his BJJ prowess, keeping tight and recovering to full guard where he again went for the triangle. Frank again defended the triangle and stood up to escape where Nick was able to sink in the unique “slot machine” submission as taught by Griffon-Rawl guest, “Zee”. Frank was forced to tap midway through the very first round, bringing the Welterweight title home to Pinecone Drive.The entire night was packed with action. Fight of the night would have to go to Stevens vs. Moomey in the featherweight title match. Congratulations to all that competed and those that were able to finish the year as “champion.”Written by: John Strmac Complete Results:Preliminary BoutsLozano over McConnaughy by TKO Hayes over Brooks by TKO Hensley over Hedges by Arm TriangleBlackwell over Henderson by Arm BarProfessional BoutsBogner over Bailey by Arm TriangleStern over Canale by Arm BarHoward over Burnett by Arm BarNAAFS National Amateur Title Bouts145-Stevens over Moomey by Split Decision155-Compton over Rothacker by Unanimous Decision170-Goldizen over Carabello by Slot Machine185-Duell over Ellison by Unanimous Decision205-Lewis over Vanest by RNC265-Stansbury over Carriero by TKO