D.C. Announces Its First Mixed Card
Nov 24, 2008
DISTRICT COMBAT PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST WASHINGTON, DC
ALL-PRO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, EIGHT-CARD FIGHT BATTLE AT THE NATION’S
CAPITAL December 13, 2008 at the DC Armory
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Newly formed District Combat Productions, the brainchild of Geoff Dawson, owner and founder of Bedrock Management Company, and Jonathan Reff, Olympic Taekwondo fighter and trainer at SomaFit in DC, presents its first all-pro Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the DC Armory. The Armory is located at 2100 East Capital Street SE in Washington, DC.
Promoted as the “BATTLE AT THE NATION’S CAPITAL,” this inaugural
showdown features sixteen all-pro MMA fighters representing teams
from across the United States including the exciting new breakout
contender and winner of two amateur titles, Taylor Dixon of
Alexandria, Virginia; Howard University Alum and Muay Thai boxing
legend, James "The Professor" Cook; from Rockville’s Yamasaki
Academy, U.S. Army Military Police Officer Ron Foster;
and Ring of Combat Lightweight Tournament Champion, Baltimore’s own
James "Binky" Jones.
“The popularity of the sport has exploded in the past few years and we’ve noticed demand across the board from our customers,” said fight co-producer and bar owner, Geoff Dawson. “It’s quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the world,” he continues.
“The sport is about skill, endurance and personal bests,” explains two-time U.S. Cup Silver Medalist and fight co-producer, Jonathan Reff. “It’s raw, it’s real and it’s exciting to watch.”
Match highlights include: Legendary Team Quest fighter, Zac “The Red Devil” George with a record of 15-3, versus LA Boxing’s “fight to the finish” veteran Rick Screeton ; and, Ultimate Fighter Season 7 Qualifier, the undefeated (8-0) Paul Bradley defends his record against tough newcomer (formally from Brazilian Top Team), Team Renzo Gracie’s Rafael Sapo.
Additional fighters on the ticket include undefeated lightweight Dave Jansen; the ferocious Kyle “The Alley Cat” Baker; 6 time Grapplers Quest Champion, Dave Branch; talented newcomer with a 4-1 record (all KO or TKO’s), 24 year old Robby Houston; Renzo Gracie’s newest talent from New York, John Cholish; undefeated amateur and 2 time featherweight MMA champ, Lloyd Baldwin; the lethal KO king, Beau “Blackjack” Baker; and making a return to fighting after 7 years, multi-title winner, Buck “The Coach” Grant.
Internationally recognized Mario Yamasaki and Fernando Yamasaki of the award winning Yamasaki Academy in Rockville, Maryland, consulted on the fight ticket. In addition, Fernando Yamasaki will referee all 8 matches. Other elite talent including MMA Superstars and honored guests such as Maurice Smith and members of the Gracie Family are scheduled to attend.
Ticket prices range from $30 to $175 for VIP tickets and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.877.750.4400. VIP tickets include floor seats, a VIP tent with a premium bar and an autograph session with MMA Superstars and honored guests.
Sponsors include On Tap Magazine, Miller Brewing Company and Knucklehead Fight Wear.
The DC Armory is located at 2100 E Capital St. SE WDC and is accessible by metro (orange/blue lines).
For more information about the BATTLE AT THE NATION’S CAPITAL, please visit www.districtcombatproductions.com or contact Connie Poole at [email protected] or 703.862.9236.
About District Combat Productions
Newly created by Geoff Dawson and Jonathan Reff, District Combat Productions brings MMA Fighting to the Nation’s Capital. Future plans include producing three more fights in 2009, garnering television coverage, and acquiring additional top-notch sponsors.
About Geoff Dawson
Dawson is a native Washingtonian and attended DC Public Schools including St. Alban's and Wilson High School, where he graduated from in 1981. He currently resides in The Palisades neighborhood in Washington, DC with his wife and kids. Dawson and business partner, Mark Handwerger, own 16 restaurants and bars throughout Washington, DC, Virginia, Baltimore Philadelphia and Nashville including Aroma, Atomic, Bedrock Billiards, Buffalo Billiards, Carpool, District Grill, Mackey’s, Nanny O’Briens and Rocket Bar. www.bedrockbars.com.
About Jonathan Reff
Reff is a native Washingtonian, where he attended public schools and continued on to received his undergraduate degree in fine arts. He has competed in Olympic Taekwondo for 12 years and is a 3-time Maryland State Champion, received a Bronze medal in the 2000 New Jersey State Championships, and was the U.S. Taekwondo National Quarterfinalist in 2003. Reff is currently transitioning from Olympic Taekwondo to full-contact stand-up fighting. He has been involved in personal training for the past 10 years and has built a successful training and consultation business in Washington, DC.
About the Gracie Family
The Gracie family refers to the lineage of Brazilian businessman and politician Gastão Gracie. They are known as the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and for their success in mixed martial arts, vale tudo, and submission wrestling competitions. As a family, they uphold the Gracie challenge. Today, the family is incredibly large and of mixed Brazilian heritage.
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Newly formed District Combat Productions, the brainchild of Geoff Dawson, owner and founder of Bedrock Management Company, and Jonathan Reff, Olympic Taekwondo fighter and trainer at SomaFit in DC, presents its first all-pro Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the DC Armory. The Armory is located at 2100 East Capital Street SE in Washington, DC.
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“The popularity of the sport has exploded in the past few years and we’ve noticed demand across the board from our customers,” said fight co-producer and bar owner, Geoff Dawson. “It’s quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the world,” he continues.
MMA fights showcase a wide variety of full-contact martial arts
forms including Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, submission wrestling, Muay
Thai, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo, and Capoeira.
“The sport is about skill, endurance and personal bests,” explains two-time U.S. Cup Silver Medalist and fight co-producer, Jonathan Reff. “It’s raw, it’s real and it’s exciting to watch.”
Match highlights include: Legendary Team Quest fighter, Zac “The Red Devil” George with a record of 15-3, versus LA Boxing’s “fight to the finish” veteran Rick Screeton ; and, Ultimate Fighter Season 7 Qualifier, the undefeated (8-0) Paul Bradley defends his record against tough newcomer (formally from Brazilian Top Team), Team Renzo Gracie’s Rafael Sapo.
Additional fighters on the ticket include undefeated lightweight Dave Jansen; the ferocious Kyle “The Alley Cat” Baker; 6 time Grapplers Quest Champion, Dave Branch; talented newcomer with a 4-1 record (all KO or TKO’s), 24 year old Robby Houston; Renzo Gracie’s newest talent from New York, John Cholish; undefeated amateur and 2 time featherweight MMA champ, Lloyd Baldwin; the lethal KO king, Beau “Blackjack” Baker; and making a return to fighting after 7 years, multi-title winner, Buck “The Coach” Grant.
Internationally recognized Mario Yamasaki and Fernando Yamasaki of the award winning Yamasaki Academy in Rockville, Maryland, consulted on the fight ticket. In addition, Fernando Yamasaki will referee all 8 matches. Other elite talent including MMA Superstars and honored guests such as Maurice Smith and members of the Gracie Family are scheduled to attend.
Ticket prices range from $30 to $175 for VIP tickets and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.877.750.4400. VIP tickets include floor seats, a VIP tent with a premium bar and an autograph session with MMA Superstars and honored guests.
Sponsors include On Tap Magazine, Miller Brewing Company and Knucklehead Fight Wear.
The DC Armory is located at 2100 E Capital St. SE WDC and is accessible by metro (orange/blue lines).
For more information about the BATTLE AT THE NATION’S CAPITAL, please visit www.districtcombatproductions.com or contact Connie Poole at [email protected] or 703.862.9236.
About District Combat Productions
Newly created by Geoff Dawson and Jonathan Reff, District Combat Productions brings MMA Fighting to the Nation’s Capital. Future plans include producing three more fights in 2009, garnering television coverage, and acquiring additional top-notch sponsors.
About Geoff Dawson
Dawson is a native Washingtonian and attended DC Public Schools including St. Alban's and Wilson High School, where he graduated from in 1981. He currently resides in The Palisades neighborhood in Washington, DC with his wife and kids. Dawson and business partner, Mark Handwerger, own 16 restaurants and bars throughout Washington, DC, Virginia, Baltimore Philadelphia and Nashville including Aroma, Atomic, Bedrock Billiards, Buffalo Billiards, Carpool, District Grill, Mackey’s, Nanny O’Briens and Rocket Bar. www.bedrockbars.com.
About Jonathan Reff
Reff is a native Washingtonian, where he attended public schools and continued on to received his undergraduate degree in fine arts. He has competed in Olympic Taekwondo for 12 years and is a 3-time Maryland State Champion, received a Bronze medal in the 2000 New Jersey State Championships, and was the U.S. Taekwondo National Quarterfinalist in 2003. Reff is currently transitioning from Olympic Taekwondo to full-contact stand-up fighting. He has been involved in personal training for the past 10 years and has built a successful training and consultation business in Washington, DC.
About the Gracie Family
The Gracie family refers to the lineage of Brazilian businessman and politician Gastão Gracie. They are known as the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and for their success in mixed martial arts, vale tudo, and submission wrestling competitions. As a family, they uphold the Gracie challenge. Today, the family is incredibly large and of mixed Brazilian heritage.
