GR was packed, there’s really no other way to say it. It was beyond standing room, it was stand sideways and suck in your gut full. The parking lot filled quickly, and cars were lined up on the curb down Pinecone well past the gymnastics school. As big as the crowd was, it was well behaved and enthusiastic for the efforts of the fighters.
Jason reached out to local gyms, and each responded by sending talented and aggressive competitors.
Thanks to RockHard MMA, the World Kickboxing Academy, Rising Dragon MMA, Evolve MMA, Vanyo Martial Arts, Cal Crowell Fitness, Athletic & MMA Training Center, and the Wrestling Facotry for sending their warriors. They made the evening possible.
Chins were tested, first time nerves put to rest, and while there were officially no winners in these fights, it’s clear that anyone who stepped up and put themselves on the line in front of peers, friends and family should put a W next to this day in their calendar.
Thanks to everyone who fought, helped out, and watched. In particular to thanks Rob Drago for all the great pictures, Jake Digman for the very professional announcing job, Mark Feaks for the great job refereeing the fights and keeping our fighter safe and New Life Church for providing food and drinks. We WILL do this again.
For Rob Drago's gallery on the GR Facebook page click
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Written by: Bob Donaghy
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