Morford VS Firari
Main Event of AK Beat Down 19 - Juneau's Jonathan "Mata-Leao" Morford (top) VS Michael Firari (bottom) of Ketchikan. Great Mixed Martial Arts bout where Morford overcame adversity and was crowned Welterweight Champion!
Duckworth VS Carney
One of my favorite images I captured at AK Beat Down 19. Tyson Duckworth (left) and Sam Carney (right) facing off in a great boxing match. Both fighters did an amazing job. Duckworth brought the win home to Ketchikan.
Willard VS Thompson
One of my favorite images from AK Beat Down 18. Juneau's own boxing coach Randy "Top Notch" Willard (left) VS Trevor Thompson (right) of Colarado. Randy took the win.
Garcia VS Friedrichs
After feeling each other out in the opening round, Garcia (right) proceeded to make a statement. He was more then ready for this fight. This was one of the great boxing matches of the night at AK Beat Down 21 in Juneau, Alaska. Garcia utilized a great philly shell defense with fast head movement to slip punches and bait Friedrichs in for quick counters. Eventually, Garcia was able to close this one out with a knockout punch (below).
Friedrichs getting an 8 count, before asking for some water. Notice the mouthguard on the canvas!
Frost VS Willard
The highly anticipated rematch between Frost & Willard - These two danced around in what was a close boxing match. Frost (left) set the pace throughout the night, dominating the aggression. However, this was all part of Willard's game plan, as he slipped for body shots and counters all night. Frost won the decision. Here is Frost throwing a lead hook, scraping Willard just before he goes for another body shot. This is about how the night went.
Combat Sports
I'm a big fan of boxing and mixed martial arts. I've been fortunate enough to cover the local bouts here in Juneau, Alaska. Special thanks to Russ Stevens, Suite 907, and all the fighters who make these happen. :)
More to come soon of AK BD 20/21!