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Televised Fights Come to Springfield!

by PGFL (Subscribe)

Posted on: Aug 14, 2008 at 11:14 AM CDT

Channel: Events

Location: Springfield, MO

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The Proving Grounds Fight League returns August 23rd to Mediacom Ice Park for the MMA event “Icebreaker”. The production is Southwest Missouri’s only televised, Vegas-style mixed martial arts show. Along with the finest cage fighters in the region, the event promoters guarantee production quality and engaging entertainment that is second to none. Tickets for the event range from $20 to $50, and are available through Metrotix and the Ice Park box offices.

Doors open at 7 PM, with a full line up of ten action-packed MMA battles beginning at 8 PM sharp. The contest is scheduled to run between 2 and 2 1/2 hours, culminating with the ISCF Missouri State Light Heavyweight Title fight. The Title bout is slated to be former Missouri State Football player Ryan "The Monster" Green against Deputy Sheriff and Iraq veteran John "The Punisher" Asbury. Additionally, sponsors will be giving away gift certificates and other prizes exclusively for patrons to the event.

Ally says ...

On Monday, Sep 15 at 3:16 PM

Commenter

I went to the cage fighting at the ShrineMosque Saturday, saw the best mixed martial arts fighting ever. There were 8 guys there from right here in Springfield. "Straightjacket" Jacob Ritchie was awesome. He is also a vetean. Where were you guys?

Linda Payne says ...

On Monday, Sep 15 at 3:49 PM

Commenter

I really expected to see you guys or some camera crew at the cage fights Sat. They were great! Mike Johnson and Jacob Ritchie really put on a show. Someone should do an interview with these guys. They are local and could use the publicity.

Jacob Ritchie says ...

On Monday, Mar 16 at 3:01 AM

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Thanks for the props guys I just won another great fight march 6th at the shrine it looks like I will be fighting another one here in may.

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