Saturday, December 4, 2010 marked the yearly installment of NAAFS' "Night of Champions." GriffonRawl's 'Bonesaw' George Comer and Donny 'Eagle Eye' Walker each had an opportunity to make NAAFS history.
While George was the 2009 Lightweight Amateur Champion, he stepped UP a weight class to Welterweight in 2010 and found himself in the finals for another chance at gold. Not only would George become the first amateur to win two amateur titles, he did so in different weight classes, and the fact he went up a weight class makes his accomplishment all the more remarkable. He was facing a very tough and dangerous Josh Oppenheimer from Evolve MMA. Giving up a considerable height and reach disadvantage, George showcased both his stand-up skills by landing multiple push kicks and leg kicks. But it was his grappling that sealed the victory for George and was rewarded with a unanimous decision victory and the 2010 NAAFS National Amateur Welterweight title.
Donny had the opportunity to be the first pro-series NAAFS champion to successfully defend a belt. He was pitted against the hard hitting and intense Billy 'The Goat' Vaughn, who had been tear as of late. It was after a September victory that Vaughn said he wanted his shot at Walker. Donny weathered an early barrage of strikes from Vaughn, and a heel hook submission attempt. However, Donny reversed positions and let his elbows do the talking. Landing a series of vicious shots, Vaughn turned his back and Walker was quickly able to sink in a rear naked choke, ending the contest at 2:58 of the very first round. That victory marked Donny's 7th consecutive professional victory and will no doubt raise his stock as he looks forward to joining the ranks of the UFC!
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