Ron Smith's 2nd Sub. Of The Night Performance

[Brett Sbardella]

Ron is one of my most dedicated students, and has been training with our program for a few years now. At 19, this young kid has a bright future. Ron takes on (12-4) Daniel Smith to secure a #1 Contender Spot for the SSFL in the 185lb. Division. Here is Ron making a come back, and winning in dominant fashion in the 2nd round.

Ron Smith (5-0) out of the Clare Hot Box!

[Chris Herzog]

Beast!!

[Scott Ray]

So you own Spider Submissions fight team AND Spider Submissions Fight League? So YOUR guy won a fight in YOUR organization? I'm just wondering on the ethics behind being a a gym owner/coach and a fight promoter/organization owner and putting your guys on your own cards?

I know, I'm a dick... I apologize already if I am out of line or there is a misunderstanding...but I'm sure others were thinking the same..

[Chris Herzog]

So you own Spider Submissions fight team AND Spider Submissions Fight League? So YOUR guy won a fight in YOUR organization? I'm just wondering on the ethics behind being a a gym owner/coach and a fight promoter/organization owner and putting your guys on your own cards?

I know, I'm a dick... I apologize already if I am out of line or there is a misunderstanding...but I'm sure others were thinking the same..

Happens all the time, especially in ammy. My guys fight on home shows all the time, were just grateful to have the venues to compete in. I've seen the records and match up brett puts together all the time. Usually his guys are the underdogs record wise.

[Scott Ray]

That's why the kid is 6-0, because he always fights people better than him? Brett Spardella has an astronomical record as well like 27-0 with 22 wins by sub or something? I'm sure I can sub opponent I hand pick also.

Again, im not trying to be an ass.. I apologize if its uncool, but i say what I think, I don't mean to upset anyone. There just don't have a filter..

[JHouse]

F'n sick ass comeback. Ron was super patient, only calculated blastin' and slammin'. Beautiful.

[Scott Ray]

It actually was a great performance and a epic comeback. Big congrats homie.

[Tori Applegate]

So you own Spider Submissions fight team AND Spider Submissions Fight League? So YOUR guy won a fight in YOUR organization? I'm just wondering on the ethics behind being a a gym owner/coach and a fight promoter/organization owner and putting your guys on your own cards?

I know, I'm a dick... I apologize already if I am out of line or there is a misunderstanding...but I'm sure others were thinking the same..

Our partners ran their own promotion for awhile..I think they still do it now, just under a diff show name. Also, the striking coach is the fight manager. I think there is nothing wrong with being a coach, fighter, promoter, manager, and/or matchmaker all at the same time. Our fighters are always matched with someone around their record and skill level. Now some people do try to pad records. I've seen it down here, some school and instructors definitely do it. BUT..it can be done and done right. Just saying. :-)

Good fight. Wish he would've moved forward a little more. Seemed like he didn't want to really engage his opponent, but nice killer instincts on that finish!! No hesitation..and I love that! What was going on with all the stopping at the beginning?

[Eddie Bravo]

Epic comeback! Like Fedor vs Fujita

Congrats!

[Brett Sbardella]

So you own Spider Submissions fight team AND Spider Submissions Fight League? So YOUR guy won a fight in YOUR organization? I'm just wondering on the ethics behind being a a gym owner/coach and a fight promoter/organization owner and putting your guys on your own cards?

I know, I'm a dick... I apologize already if I am out of line or there is a misunderstanding...but I'm sure others were thinking the same..

It's a little dickish to assume I'd ever want my guys to have "give me" fights. My 19 year old was (4-0) taking on a (12-4) Champion from another league, far from a favorite on our end. I DO run the Spyder Sub. Fight Team, and I assist with matchmaking in the SSFL due to my abilities. Dan Hoogerhyde is the actual Promoter for the SSFL, and given it's local it only makes sense for our guys to compete on the events.

He's actually 5-0 and has been in some wars already, do your homework . He's 5-0, not 6-0 - And It's Sbardella cheech.

My team works hard man, no need to cheat. I got in to helping with fight cards because of all the lopsided BS that does go on in Michigan. Actually, when I started there were only 3 leagues in the state. (2 of which were doing it right) So now, years down the road, we're promoting a product that does things the right way, and it's attracted fighters from several states and even Canada. Zog's right, given I DO help. It's not only difficult to find my guys fights, but the right ones to grow as a martial artist. We've been putting on events for years without a complaint from a fighter, fan, or coach about how the league is operated.

And as far as I go man, Clare is doable for you! Be happy to show you first hand about my "hand picked record". I fought 25 times as an amateur, accumulating a 20-4-1 record. I'm now 5-2 in the Pro ranks on top of that....Hand picking my fights? For someone that wasn't trying to sound like a dick, you sure put yourself out there as one.