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NAAFS 2010 YEAR END AWARDS

VOTING ENDS JAN. 31ST

Click here to vote: http://naafs.biz/2010-awards-voting

Donny Walker has been nominated for Breakout Fighter of the Year

Donny has also been nominated for Pro Fighter of the Year.

George Comer has been nominated for Amateur Fighter of the Year.

For Fight of the Year we have THREE of our fighters in the running!!!

JASON DENT, DONNY WALKER, AND GEORGE COMER!!

Vote now and support Team GriffonRawl!!

StandThemUp Exclusive: Interview with Jason Dent

Jason Dent is a legend of the sport and a veteran of many hard fought battles in the cage. He is a pioneer for MMA and one of my favorites.

STU:It is listed that You have been training and competing professionally since 2003 fighting names like Jeff Curan, Roger Huerta, Glieson Tibau and Chris Lozano. What do you feel was your toughest fight to date?

JD:I’d have to say the one guy that gave me the most trouble would have to have been Glieson Tibau. He was so strong it was ridiculous. It was one of my most boring fights but I say him because he was able to just shut me down and make the fight boring. I had exciting WARS with all the other guys.

STU:You fought Chris Lozano at Fight night in the flats,which was voted one of the best in 2010,how do you feel that he will do in the upcoming Bellator tournament?

JD: Chris is a stud no doubt about he is definitely on the rise and a force to be reckoned with. I always root for my past opponents and it doesn’t matter if I beat them or they beat me. He is more of a striker and the guy that will beat him will have to be decent on his but awesome at takedowns. When Chris and I fought I bumped up a weight a class from 155lbs and he bumped down from 185lbs to meet at 170lbs so with me being a natural lightweight its tuff to gauge how well he will continue to do against bigger guys.

To read more from this interview click here: http://www.standthemup.org/dr/content/standthemup-exclusive-ufc-veteran-and-naafs-champion-jason-dent

RFO "Mansfield Mayhem X"

On Saturday, January 16, 2011 John Burbol was the lone GriffonRawl warrior set for action at RFO's "Mansfield Mayhem X." John was the main event fighting for their middleweight amateur championship taking on undefeated Nick "The Mauler" Mueller from Team Fight Farm. The fight was an all out war between two rising stars in amateur mixed martial arts. The back and forth battle raged deep into the third round, but it appeared Nick was ahead on the judges score cards. Almost like a script of a "Rocky" movie with the time keeper signaling there were just ten seconds left in the final round John landed a thunderous overhand right that knocked out the previously unbeaten Mueller giving John a KO victory at 2:52 of the 3rd round. The victory was John's third consecutive win and he now improves to 5-2. Congratulations to John!

GriffonRawl "Coffee Mugs"

The GriffonRawl team shop now has coffee mugs available for purchase. The mugs have the official GriffonRawl logo on one side and a funny saying on the other. Recently GriffonRawl beanies and stickers were also added to the team shop. Mugs are only $8.00 so pick up yours at the academy.

GriffonRawl "Beanies"

The GriffonRawl MMA Store is now carrying NEW GriffonRawl Beanies for just $12.00. Perfect for stocking stuffers or for just surviving the northern Ohio weather. Stop in and get yours today!

Dan Vandevender Jiu-Jitsu "Belt Promotion"

Team GriffonRawl and its Jiu-Jitsu program is pleased to announce coach Jeff Starr has promoted Dan Vandevender to the rank of blue belt. Dan has been working hard on the mat, attending classes, and free-rolling in a constant effort to improve his skills. Dan's ground game has improved tremendously and is deserving of the promotion. Congrats to Dan and keep up the good work!