So, many people know by now that the new Indiana Athletic Commission pulled my pro fights for Jan 9th. It’s really been a frustrating situation. After having run flawless shows at Belterra Casino for a year and a half and I get to deal with this madness. The show is moving forward as an amateur event and we have been adding ammy fights to fill out the card. Many of which are going to be really good fights. Often times I feel like the ammy fights are more exciting because ammys have nothing to lose so they really go at it. This weekend should be fun and I’m hoping the weather clears up so people come out and support our last 6 weeks worth of work.

Lacy and I have been doing very well! For Christmas I got her a Kitchen Aid Mixer…I know, it sounds funny but she told me a while back how her father got one for her mother years ago and her grandfather got one for her grandmother etc and that she really wanted one some day. So, in the name of tradition I got her one and she LOVES it. Shes been making all kind of dinners and deserts from SCRATCH! Shes been doing an amazing job. I’m very proud of her.

We finally got the lease from the legal dept of Eastgate Mall and are preparing to put everything we need on order to begin build out of the new Big Show Gym!!!
It’s going to be really nice having a place to work outside of the house and away from the kids etc. This gym is going to be my new baby! Guys and gals who train out of the Big Show Gym will have access to the best trainers and equipment and be priority for Big Show fight cards. We will be having a slew of various MMA and fitness related events, merchandise, drinks and suppliments etc. It should be really nice.

I also booked Dave Hess to fight UFC Vet Jake Obrien on Feb 20th as well as Roger Bowling and Mojo Horne. It’s going to be a STACKED fight card. Not to mention TJ Ball will be making his pro debut! I can’t wait!

2009 ended in a flurry of craziness and with the new commission in place for Indiana our New Dawn has become a New Blackout, but I’m sure all will work out in the end with many, many lessons learned.