Mixed martial arts in Hammond

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By MATT RAMSAY
Special to 2theadvocate.com
Published: Nov 20, 2008 - UPDATED: 2:54 p.m.

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On Friday, Nov. 21, 30 mixed martial arts fighters from across Louisiana and Texas will put their talents on display at Chevy’s night club in Hammond. There will be a total of 15 fights in all, with a mix of amateur and pro bouts.

Gracie-Barra’s gym will be there in impressive fashion with half the fight card in their name. Gracie-Barra has seven gyms, four in south Louisiana, two in Mississippi and one in Georgia. They have a total of approximately 400 students, with 15 of them on showcase Friday night.

One of Gracie-Barra’s fighters, Nunzio Camarata, will face Brian Torzewski of team Anaconda from New Orleans for the Global-Nutrition heavyweight title belt. This will be a pro bout and the main event of the evening.

Some other notable fighters include Norman Bonck, Kurt Holobaugh and Brad Patti. All three are from Gracie-Barra’s gym and will bring an undefeated record to the ring. Holobaugh showed some impressive jiu-jitsu while winning his last fight by submission (triangle choke). Bonck also proved that he has a great ground game by winning by submission (armbar) in his last fight. Patti is coming off a split decision victory over Andrew Vu.

Two undefeated fighters -- Scott Smith of Gracie-Barra and Sean Baudier, teammate of state champion Joseph Abercrombie of Golden Dragon Gym in Texas -- are also the early picks for the “Fight of the Night” award.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and fights start at 8 p.m.

Heavyweight Division 206-265 pounds

Nunzio Camarata (Gracie-Barra) 3-2 vs. Brian Torzewski (Anaconda) 0-1
Andrew Melton (Gracie-Barra) 0-0 vs. Wesley Little (PB MS) 2-1

Light Heavyweight Division 186-205 pounds

Brian Daricek (T B3 & Elite MMA) 0-1 vs. Nick Sanders (Hammond) 5-6

Middleweight Division 171–185 pounds

Shawn Hitchcock (Gracie-Barra) 0-1 vs. Jake Abram (PB MA) 0-1
Scott Smith (Gracie-Barra) 2-0 vs. Sean Baudier (Golden Dragon) 3-0

Welterweight Division 156–170 pounds


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