ignite fights – The Cellar Gym | Roseville, MN | 612-355-2259 https://thecellargym.com Minneapolis-St Paul's Best Gym for Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, and MMA Classes, Training, and Fitness Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:14:54 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://thecellargym.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-tcg_favicon-32x32.png ignite fights – The Cellar Gym | Roseville, MN | 612-355-2259 https://thecellargym.com 32 32 Ignite Fights: Mecca XXI https://thecellargym.com/muay-thai/mecca-xxi Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:14:53 +0000 https://thecellargym.com/?p=10506 The Cellar Gym team brought three Muay Thai fighters and two MMA fighters to Ignite Fights’ Mecca XXI fight event on February 17th in Shakopee, MN. We went 2-3 on the night; although some of our fighters didn’t get the results they were looking for, we had many standout moments and some very exciting action!

Grady Pesch stepped up as a last-minute replacement with only 4 days’ notice and brought his A-game to the ring. Despite his opponent’s strong clinch game, Grady showcased his teeps and range throughout the match. Though the decision didn’t swing his way this time, his determination and skill were undeniable. Grady will keep pushing, as always!

Star Pruitt stole the show with impeccable range and dynamic striking tonight! His technique and precision kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Securing a unanimous decision victory, Star proved once again why he is a force to be reckoned with.

Jess Hays showed true grit and determination in the face of a tough and experienced opponent, battling through all 5 rounds with everything she had. Despite falling short this time, Jess conquered many firsts, including her first title shot and first A class fight without shin guards. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger. Onward to the next chapter, Jess!

CJ Hays displayed excellent patience and distance management right from the start, coupled with subtle movements that kept his opponent guessing. Landing a devastating low kick early on showcased his skill and strategy. However, the fight took a turn when CJ got caught with a nasty right hand, leading to a ground and pound stoppage. In the fight game, often it only takes one punch.

Hykeem Green started off a bit slow and hesitant, but he turned things around in round 3, showcasing his resilience and skill to secure a majority decision victory! With this win, he’s now the new Ignite Lightweight Champion. Despite a brief halt due to an illegal knee, Hykeem pushed through, and we also commend his opponent for continuing to fight. Good work, Hykeem!

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Ignite Fights: Mecca XX https://thecellargym.com/muay-thai/mecca-xx Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:24:52 +0000 https://thecellargym.com/?p=10338 The Cellar Gym team brought two Muay Thai fighters and three MMA fighters to Ignite Fights’ Mecca XX fight event on November 11th in Bloomington, MN. We went 3-2 on the night, with some great performances and exciting finishes!

Spencer Anderson put on a strong performance in his Muay Thai bout, demonstrating excellent control of the pace. However, he faced challenges when it came to closing the distance and landing effective strikes. Despite the hurdles, he went the distance, lasting all three rounds, and gained valuable experience and insights despite losing a unanimous decision. Back to the gym to work on those aspects and come back even stronger!

Grady Pesch secured his win with a second-round TKO. He skillfully evaded kicks, landed his own precise low kicks, and dominated the clinch, culminating in a well-executed knee finish.

Kendall Sandifer secured a unanimous decision victory in his MMA fight with his excellent boxing skills, showcasing the ability to stick and move and get off the tracks when needed. Nice job!

Xavier Rosenbloom made quite a statement! He won the fight in the second round with a North-South choke. He utilized excellent range and feinting skills, which set up his takedowns beautifully. Even when faced with a tight Guillotine attempt, Xavier’s determination paid off as he fought through to secure the win.

Bobby Lee faced a tough and game opponent in the main event of the evening. Bobby had a great first two rounds; unfortunately, his game plan wasn’t enough to outpace his opponent, and he got stuck under a barrage of ground strikes in the fourth round, losing by TKO. We will improve a few small mistakes and get him back in the cage soon.

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