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Danny Ruiz backs up William “The Slim Reaper” Kuhn with a punch 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.)

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Wesley Barnes (far right) stares down Dan Martinez as their mixed martial arts bout begins at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Barnes won a unanimous decision over Martinez 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.)

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Honor Guard Airmen wait to bring in the colors to kick off the Strike Fight mixed martial arts event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The base’s first-ever MMA event drew approximately 775 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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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.)

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Joe Elmore wrestles with John Harris during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 08 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Elmore won a unanimous decision over Harris 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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Isaac Moreno punches Henry Liu in the face during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Moreno won by a technical knockout 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.)

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Kit Vongprachnah leans forward against Corey Wilson in their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Vongprachnah won a split decision over Wilson 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.)

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Steve Burks takes a swing at 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.)

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Martin Trey Brown tries to punch out of a hold by Thomas Gifford during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Brown won by a heel-hook submission 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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John Harris kicks Joe Elmore in the face during their mixed martial arts bout at the Strike Fight event Dec. 8 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Elmore overcame the kick to win a unanimous decision over Harris 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.)

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Danny Ruiz moves toward 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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Eglin hosts Strike Fight MMA event

Published Dec. 11, 2012