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Eric Akin will debut in his first mixed martial arts bout vs. local fighter and former Kansas wrestling stand-out Cody Bell on November 26th in Kansas City.
The show is being held at Three Trails Expo Center in Kansas City, and will feature 12 cage fights, a Harley Davidson Cycle exhibit, and mechanical bull riding contests.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 from Eric Akin at eakin@kc.rr.com, or from Travis Phippen at tkphippen@yahoo.com.
I know it is Eric's first MMA match but it seems to be quite a mismatch. I don't see how Cody could possibly hang wing Eric!
I am a huge MMA fan and I think it's great that Eric is going to fight. Also, What organization are they fighting with?
Has he been traning on striking and submissions? If he has, because of his wrestling credentials and all of his connections it seems like he could easily land himself a contract with a major organization.
Anyways, I will definetly be there to watch!
Good Luck
Why does Cody's name ring a bell? (no pun intended) did he wrestle in 4a a few years back?
Cody wrestled for Basehor.
Cody Bell:
fr. 2001 4A 103lbs -top 8 in state
soph. 2002 4A 112lbs -5th in state
jr. 2003 4A I don't think he got to wrestle
for some reason?
sr. 2004 4A 119lbs - 4th in state
I also think he might of wrestled for East Kansas when Eric was coaching?
I say that after Akin wins, that he and Swayz have a rematch.
Originally posted by Mike Furches:
I say that after Akin wins, that he and Swayz have a rematch.
Can I have Jason Tapia of UCO take my place?
Also on the card is Matt Cox. Cox is a Blue Springs ***'t Wrestling Coach and is the #1 ranked amateur in the Nation!
is this the same matt cox who wrestled for abilene in the late 90's?
Originally posted by chewbacca:
is this the same matt cox who wrestled for abilene in the late 90's?
Chewbacca, I think I'm going if you want to road trip with me. Have to pick up a friend at the airport that is coming in other than that we can watch some whoopings.
Originally posted by usawks1:
Also on the card is Matt Cox. Cox is a Blue Springs ***'t Wrestling Coach and is the #1 ranked amateur in the Nation!
Shame on you. You really should watch what you say. lol.
Originally posted by Mike Furches:
I say that after Akin wins, that he and Swayz have a rematch.
I can't say I'd mind it either. After that brutal slam attempt by Swayz at State last year and costing us a point I want Swayz to have a chance at redeeming himself to his team for costing us a point.

Go Swayz!
Alex
Originally posted by Curtis Chenoweth:
Shame on you. You really should watch what you say. lol.
You really should watch what you look like when your in public, you represent Newman University remember?
Just to get it out there I also have tickets for others lookin. You can contact me throw taradavis03@hotmail.com.. Hope to see alot of faces there from the wrestling community.
Cody bell