History Made in Akron – Eve of Destruction
9/21/10 Akron, OH: Twenty Six young women from across the United States converged on Akron, Ohio on what is now a historic Saturday evening for the what many called one of the most exciting nights of mixed martial arts this region has witnessed in recent memory. The NAAFS once again led the charge in the Midwest with the highly anticipated “Eve of Destruction” all female fight card that still has fans buzzing. This taped for TV event was also available via on line PPV and featured everything from young up and coming amateurs to future professional super stars along with a few surprises in between.
On hand to commentate the nights main event, was arguably the top female fighter on this planet in Tara Larosa who would not leave the buckeye state disappointed. When the dust settled, It was finally time to see two of the sports top young stars lay it all on the line in what will no doubt be an NAAFS Fight of the Year candidate. 
Home town favorite Jessica Eye (7-0) took the center of the cage against Cincinnati’s young phenom Marisa Caldwell (4-2). The fight started innocently enough with Eye shooting out of her corner on the attack with Caldwell equally aggressive and instantly setting the pace for this epic battle. Caldwell, known for her crafty ground game, caught Eye’s attention early with a near submission but momentum shifted midway through the first round and Eye never looked back while showing off her entire arsenal.
In the end it Was Jessica Eye improving her perfect record to seven wins without a defeat and squashing any remaining critics. Caldwell lost for only the second time in her young career with her only other loss coming to Strike Force contender Jan Finney.
In the co-main event it was the much talked about rematch between “The All American Girl” Amanda Wilcoxen (6-1) vs. “The DNA Princess” Jesica Zomcik (5-2). The first fight between these two nationally ranked females took place in August of 09 at NAAFS Rock N Rumble when Wilcoxen won a controversial fight via armbar.
This time Zomcik left no doubt by out maneuvering and out-striking Wilcoxen who was never able to get things going and won a unanimous decision.
Illinois Temikka Brents (5-0-1) took care of business while dispatching the highly touted and very game Tera Carper (5-3) by TKO at 2:53 of the opening stanza. Brents once again showed NAAFS fans why she is considered one of the heaviest hitters in the female ranks. The nationally ranked Brents now has her sights set on the NAAFS national amateur title in December.
South Carolina’s Jordan McDonald (4-1) kept her national ranking after taking out Nebraska’s Summer Artherton (3-1) in back and forth chess match. McDonald was able to secure a timely armbar with just one second remaining in the opening round. McDonald’s next visit to the NAAFS cage could be in December as she will likely be part of Night of Champions 2010 card in Cleveland.
In other action Leitta Suchevich improved to 3-0 in the NAAFS after defeating New York’s Shawna Brown in one of the nights most competitive bouts while top ranked Rachel Dovidio (4-1), now fighting out of North Carolina, moved up in weight to take on Kentucky’s Hannah Fitzpatrick (1-1). Dovidio showed why she is ranked at the top of her division with another emphatic win over the game Fitzpatrick.
The H.I.T. Squads Beth Revell (1-2) came from behind to take out Shelby Beechler (3-2) in an upset while local favorite Ronda Gale evened her record at 2-2 with a big win over Carrie Anne Moore (0-1) of Team Karisma.
The inaugural NAAFS Eve of Destruction event was presented by Bud Light, Discount Drug Mart, Lally Chevrolet, Intimidation Clothing, The Barley House Akron and Mr. John P. Lennon. Next stop for the NAAFS is this Friday night in Columbus as the NAAFS presents Caged Vengeance 8 featuring Stansbury vs Schlichter, Johsnson vs Villalobos, and Hance vs Vaughan.
Eve of Destruction Results
145 lbs – Ashley Hawkins 1-0 (Sharpsville, PA) over Trisha Gerus 0-2 (Lion-Do) by Split Decision
155 lbs – Lalani Malley 2-0 (Team 1) over Lindsey Smith 0-1 (Rock Hard MMA) by Rear Naked Choke @ :27 of Rd 1
145 lbs – Diane Hooper 3-0 (DRIVE) over Kathryn Gardiner 2-1 (Bloomington, IN) by Unanimous Decision
155 lbs – Andria Caplan 1-1 (Daddis Fight Camp) over Janelle Bloom 0-1 (Kansas, OH) by TKO @ 1:30 of Rd 1
135 lbs – Beth Revell 1-2 (Hit Squad) over Shelby Beechler 3-2 (Team Lockout) by Split Decision
125 lbs – Ronda Gale 2-2 (Dungeon Fight Team) over Carrie Anne Moore 0-1 (Team Karisma) by Rear Naked Choke @ 1:30 of Rd 2
105 lbs – Leitta Suchevich 3-0 (Mad Dog Fight Team) over Shawna Brown 2-1 (Team Air Gadfly) by Unanimous Decision
150 lbs – Rachel Dovidio 4-1 (Team Corps) over Hanna Fitzpatrick 1-1 (Prestonsburgh, KY) by TKO @ 1:47 of Rd 3
115 lbs – Jordan McDonald 4-1 (Fitness Edge MMA) over Summer Artherton 2-1 (Premier Combat Center/Disorderly Conduct) by Arm Bar @ 2:59 of Rd 1
150 lbs – Tamikka Brents 5-0-1 (Warrior Concepts/5 Knuckle MMA) over Tera Carper 5-3 (Premier Combat Center/Hollowpoint Combat Sports) by TKO @ 2:34 of Rd 1
130 lbs – Trisha Barr 3-3 (Team KANA) over Shannon Floyd 0-3 (Evolve MMA) by Rear Naked Choke @ 1:36 of Rd 3
155 lbs – Jessica Zomcik 5-2 (Team DNA) over Amanda Wilcoxen 6-1 (Morgan MMA) by Unanimous Decision
PRO MAIN EVENT 125 lbs – Jessica Eye 7-0 (Strong Style) over Marissa Caldwell 4-2 (Vision MMA) by Unanimous Decision
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