“The SSF Invitational: Darkness” took place on Sat., Aug. 22, 2009 at Appleton’s Harley Davidson in Clarksville, Tenn. It was a great afternoon of fights held outdoors underneath a cloudy sky and PRO MMA (promma.info) was there to take in all the action. The fights had to be stopped a couple of times due to a light sprinkle, but the officials would spread a tarp over the surface of the cage to keep it dry, and everything worked out fine.
In addition to the fights, SSF Submission Academy’s pole dancing workout class put on a great performance, and the metal band “Infinitus” rocked the crowd before the fights and during intermission.
Two titles were on the line in the main and co-main events. Joel Cooper out of the Bull Pit in Jackson, Tenn. took home the welterweight title with a first round submission and Thomas Campbell won the featherweight title with a third round TKO.
On the undercard, local favorite Zack Hicks dropped a first round submission loss to Bobby Oliver in a lightweight showdown.
- (170 lbs.) Isaac Ware def. Brandon Sherrill by KO (punch) Rd1
- (135 lbs.) Nathan Noble def. Brandon Dinkle by submission (kneebar) Rd1
- (155 lbs.) Joe Rybolt def. Kody McGregor by submission (triangle choke) Rd1
- (145 lbs.) Mike Manly def. Clay Cotton by TKO (strikes) Rd1
- (170 lbs.) Craig Craddock def. Thomas Olive by submission Rd1
- (145 lbs.) Nate Holton def. Jordan Murphey by TKO (strikes) Rd2
- (155 lbs.) Charles Rybolt def. Sam Grace by submission Rd2
- (144 lbs.) David Oliver def. Josh Mubarak by submission (triangle choke) Rd1
- (170 lbs.) Sam Hebda def. Joey Ramsey by unanimous decision
- (145 lbs.) Jarrett Weston def. Adam Smothers by submission Rd1
- (155 lbs.) Bobby Oliver def. Zack Hicks by submission Rd1
- Welterweight Title Fight
- (170 lbs.) Joel Cooper def. John Belcher by submission (triangle choke) Rd1
- Featherweight Title Fight
- (145 lbs.) Thomas Campbell def Seth Basler by TKO (strikes) Rd3
Be sure to check out all of our photos from the event.
Here are some great pictures that Chris Hansen took at the show.
http://chrishansenphotography.zenfolio.com/p583774131