NEWS

Panda Grappling Fighters John Passarella and Mike Bell both have title fights at the begining of the new year. John will be fighting for the 155lb title at the Step Up Fighting Championships event MENACE on Jan 24 at Park Place of Countryside, 6200 W. Joliet Rd. Countryside Il 60525. Mike will be fighting for the 145lb title in FCE's event Cross the Line. For more info or tickets email augie@pandagrappling.com.

Panda Grappling Challenge. On Jan 24 2009 we will be hosting the first ever Panda Grappling Challenge. Event location will be Park Place of Countryside 6200 W. Joliet Rd. Countryside Il. 60525. This event will feature GI, No Gi and Catch Wrestling Divisions. Entry Fees are $40 advanced for up to 2 divisions (GI and No-GiI). $5 for each addititonal division (higher rank/masters/absolute). $55 at the door for 2 divsions and $10 for each additional division. Click here for more event info. As an added bonus the first 50 people who sign up for the Grappling tournament will recieve one FREE ticket to the Step Up Fighting Championships being held later that night at the same location. Check out their website for details on the event. www.stepupfc.com

Good Luck to Gilberto Johnson. He just got a job in Virginia Beach and will be moving out there. Keep training bro, we will miss you.

Congrats to: Patrick Long for becoming the 265lb Amateur Champion of Step Up Fighting Championships! Good Job to Gilberto Johnson and Mike Ploski for representing our team with the heart and fight that will lead them to championships in the future.

Congrats to: Mike "Bloodbath" Bell for his first round Armbar victory.