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.)