The main event is the classic battle in the sport: Striker versus Grappler, pitting World Combat League veteran and nationally ranked kickboxer Ryan “The Lion” Madigan against Team Jorge Gurgel’s Brandon Pierce in a Pro Series Welterweight Contender’s bout. Ryan Madigan enters this fight with an undefeated record (3-0) inside the NAAFS cage, including two spectacular knockouts.

“You know I’m going throw that kick, it’s just a matter of where it lands,” Madigan commented on a recent broadcast of NAAFS Radio

Brandon Pierce earned this spot by defeating top prospect Kellen Hughes at Fight Nite in the Flats IV, with a triangle choke in the second round while improving his overall MMA record to 6-1.

“Obviously he’s going to try to keep it on the feet and I’m going to look take it the ground, where it better suits my strengths” retorted Pierce, also on NAAFS Radio.

It’s a classic battle of styles with a shot at the NAAFS Pro Series Welterweight Title on the line.

 In the co-main event, the NAAFS continues its open door policy, as Columbus native & Team Jorge Gurgel product Pat Horner (6-1) faces Ultimate Fighter alumnus Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (7-0) in a Pro Series Middleweight bout.

Horner has defeated some of the top names in the region and now looks to take the next step up, by taking down an Ultimate Fighter veteran.