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Huntington Toughman Recap

The 25^th Annual Tri-State Original Toughman Contest last weekend at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington WV,was a huge success.There was nearly 10,000 fans and 86 bouts with five champions crowned.Jerry Thomas and West Virginia Sports Promotions did a great job with this event,and was full of a lot of great fights.With names like the porn star and red neck romeo and five ring girls the crowd always had someone to cheer for. The only bad part of it all was the Pro bout where the WV Cruiserweight Champion Bobby Thomas, Jr of Oak Hill, WV (11-1) was set to face Warren Browning, of Lenore, WV (17-2) the fight was going well and was a great fight until Browning hurt his elbow and was unable to continue giving Thomas the win.I really would have love to watch this fight play out it had all the makings of a great fight.Thomas advances to (12-1) and Browning falls to (17-3).A great weekend of fighting and if you missed this one you missed a good one so be sure to head out next time and check it out.

Results

MEN’S DIVISION

Heavyweight Class: Champion: Dustin Ryan, Ashland, KY

185 - 400lbs Age: 34, Ht: 6-3, Wt: 224

Runner up: Rashawde Myers, Huntington, WV

Age: 21 Ht: 6-4, Wt: 235

Light Heavyweight Class

(160 -184lbs) Champion: Melvin Russell, Greenup, KY

Age: 33 Ht: 5-11 Wt: 174

Runner up; Charles Whittington, Huntington, WV

Age: 23 Ht: 6-0, Wt: 170

Middleweight Class Champion: Deron Keeton, Huntington, WV

(140 – 159 lbs) Age: 25, Ht: 6-0, Wt: 158

Runner up: Justin Clark, Huntington, WV

Age: 20 Ht: 6-0 Wt: 156

Lightweight Class Champion Trent Blankenship, Coal Grove, OH

(139lbs and under) Age: 24, Ht: 5-8, Wt: 136

Runner up: Brandon Kitts, South Point, OH

Age: 35, Ht: 5-9, Wt: 138

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Heavyweight Class Champion Ashley Grizzle, Portsmouth, OH

(185 – 400 lbs) Age: 20 Ht: 5-10, Wt: 282

Runner up: Kaitlan Moore, Logan, WV

Age: 21 Ht: 6-0, Wt 280

MISS RING GIRL: Marie Mims – Pounding Mill, VA

About the Author James Mon is the host for WV Fight Sports Radio and a Photographer for KO Fight Photography he has been envolved in Fighting for over 17 years he is also the Owner/Head trainer at Quicksand MMA where he teaches the system he founded The Monster Fighting System

Logan Toughman Recap and Awards

The 25th Annual Coal Area “Original” Toughman Contest took place on Friday Nov. 9th and Saturday Nov. 10th in front of a full house.There was alot of action both night from both veteran and new fighters.There was 56 total fighters competing in 4 diffrent men's weight classes and 1 female class.The event was sponsored by MIKE FERRELL TOYOTA-SCION, SUDDENLINK MEDIA, NETWORK WV, 96.1 THE WOLF, ACME BONDING and FRIENDS OF COAL MINERS.NET.There was also 2 Pro fights Friday night Brought out Lights Outs Boxings very own Jason"The Coalfield Cobra"Smith from Logan to fight Jonah Cogar of Lost Creek, WV This dight was Dominated by smith who knocked his opponent down 4 times in 2 rounds to get the TKO win.Saturday night brought out "Dangerous"Daniel Hensley gtom Chapmanville to fight Orion Bolds of Canton, OH. Daniel proved to be way to much for Orion and got the TKO win in the 2nd round as well.After this fight Daniel announced his retirement and will retire undefeated as a professional.

Fight Of The Weekend Award

There was alot of good Battles this weekend but hads down the fight of the weekend went to Micah Mahon from McCarr, KY VS Derek Dingess from Chapmanville, WV these 2 guys slugged it out for 3 rounds with everything they had for the Light Heavyweigh Championship Mahon got the win in a very close fight that went to the judges for a split decision.

Results

Heavyweight: ...

Champion: Jared Steiner – Elkview, WV
(185 - 400lbs) Age: 23, Ht: 6-1, Wt: 246
Runner Up: Matt Hizer – Foster, WV
Age: 24, Ht: 6-1, Wt: 198

Light Heavyweight: Champion: Micah Mahon - McCarr, KY
(160 -184lbs) Age: 19, Ht: 6-3, Wt: 178
Runner Up: Derek Dingess - Chapmanville, WV
Age: 24 Ht: 6-2 Wt: 182

Middleweight: Champion Ricky Vinson – Gilbert, WV
(140 – 159 lbs) Age: 21, Ht: 6-1, Wt 159
Runner up Raheem Norman – Logan, WV
Age: 18, Ht 5-9, Wt 152

Lightweight: Champion Kevin Wilt – Man, WV
(Up to 139lbs) Age: 35, Ht: 5-10, Wt 131
Runner Up Michael Colman – Delbarton, WV

Women Division: Champion Chelsea Keathley – Willow Wood, OH
(140 – 159 lbs) Age: 20, Ht: 5-1, Wt 149
Runner up Staci Spaulding – Man, WV
Age: 21, Ht 5-3, Wt 145

Miss Ring Girl: Jennifer Comer – Hico, WV

About the Author James Mon our host Owner/Head trainer of Quicksand MMA
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Toughman coverage this weekend

Going back to my roots this weekend 20 years ago I started going to toughman competions in Logan and I fell in love so I started boxing then when I moved to NC I stayed with it winning the Morsville NC toughman twice.This Later lead to my start in MMA and the rest is history.But every year since I have been back to WV I have returned to the Logan toughman and this year is more special because I will return as Media covering the event.So big thanks to Jerry Thomas for having me and holding this event every year.

West Virginia Sports Promotions, Inc.

948 W. Pike Street

Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301-2529

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Phone (304) 623-0832 * Fax (304) 623-0837

E-mail: jerry@wvtoughman.com

MEDIA RELEASE

Nearly 100 area men and women are expected to fight in the 25^th Annual Coal Area Original Toughman Contest that is coming to the Logan Field House this Friday and Saturday nights. The event is being sponsored by MIKE FERRELL TOYOTA-SCION, SUDDENLINK MEDIA, NETWORK WV, 96.1 THE WOLF, ACME BONDING and FRIENDS OF COAL MINERS.NET.

In addition to all the Toughman action, two scheduled four (4) round pro light heavyweight bouts will be featured, one each night. On Friday night Jason Smith, of Logan will face James Denson of Akron, OH and on Saturday night Daniel Hensley of Chapmanville will face Orion Bolds of Canton, OH. Both Smith and Hensley are former Toughman champions.

Entries are still being accepted for both men and women. Anyone interested in participating in the event should fill out an entry form online at wvtoughman.com or call 1-800-296-3897. A list of the entries as of 11/5/12 is enclosed.

Ticket sales have been very strong, however good seats are still available at; Mike Ferrell Toyota- Scion, Town N' Country Market, Uncle Sam's, LA Liquor & Lottery and

To charge tickets by phone call 1-800-296-3897 or online at wvtoughman.com

Tickets will also be sold at the door both nights, beginning at 6:30pm. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $25 for reserved ringside seats. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm both nights, with the singing the national anthem by local recording artist Dee Dee Dillon and the presentation of the colors by the United States Marines.

For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry Thomas

11/5/12 304-623-0832

jerry@wvtoughman.com