Flag football championship game

Brett Bryant, the Contracting Team quarterback, takes the snap during a play at the goal of the 96th Medical Group during the base intramural championship game Jan. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Medical Group won easily 33-16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Flag football championship game

Aaron Nelson, a member of the Contracting Team dives for more yardage against 96th Medical Group defenders during the base intramural championship game Jan. 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Medical Group won easily 33-16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.

Strike Fight

Danny Ruiz is declared the victor at the mixed martial arts main event at Strike Fight Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Ruiz, an Air Force Reserve staff sergeant with the 919th Special Operations Wing, won by unanimous decision in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event. The debut event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

Danny Ruiz takes down William “The Slim Reaper” Kuhn during the mixed martial arts main event at Strike Fight Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Ruiz, an Air Force Reserve staff sergeant with the 919th Special Operations Wing, won by unanimous decision in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event. The debut event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

William “The Slim Reaper” Kuhn and Danny Ruiz grapple against the cage during the mixed martial arts main event at Strike Fight Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Ruiz, an Air Force Reserve staff sergeant with the 919th Special Operations Wing, won by unanimous decision in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event. The debut event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

William “The Slim Reaper” Kuhn attacks Danny Ruiz during the mixed martial arts main event at Strike Fight Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Ruiz, an Air Force Reserve staff sergeant with the 919th Special Operations Wing, won by unanimous decision in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event. The debut event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

Steve Burks’ foot contacts Michael Roberts’ face during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Burks, a staff sergeant with the 1st Special Operations Wing, fought Roberts to a draw in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event. The debut event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

Steve Burks takes down Michael Roberts during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Burks, a staff sergeant with the 1st Special Operations Wing, fought Roberts to a draw in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event. The debut event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

Robert Gillon (top) grapples with Chris Falasca during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Falasca won a split decision over Gillon in one of 11 matches held at the base’s first-ever MMA event that drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Strike Fight

Approximately 775 people turned out for Strike Fight, Eglin Air Force Base’s first-ever mixed martial arts event Dec. 8. Attendees were treated to 11 bouts, four of which ended in a technical knockout or submission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

AF fighter

Staff Sgt. Steve Burks, an avionics Airman with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, works on wrestling drills with his trainer, Daniel Silva, Oct. 26 at a gym in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Burks is one of two Air Force fighters fighting at Strike Fight, Eglin Air Force Base's first-ever mixed martial arts event Dec. 8. Burks enters the fight undefeated with 10 amateur wins and one professional victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

AF fighter

Staff Sgt. Steve Burks, an avionics Airman with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is one of two Air Force fighters fighting at Strike Fight, Eglin Air Force Base's first-ever mixed martial arts event Dec. 8. Burks enters the fight undefeated with 10 amateur wins and one professional victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)