Events - Benton Civic Center

An exciting evening of mixed martial arts club fight matches inside the Octagon produced by Griffen's Den of Mt. Vernon, IL. The evening features top amateur MMA fighters from the greater Southern Illinois region. Doors open at 6PM. Opening bell at 7PM. Table and general seating is open as per section.

Alcohol will be served at this event.  You must be 21 years of age and over to drink. There will be full concession services also available to spectators.  Scheduled to appear as of February 2 are....

• Brandon Karcher in his last amateur fight before turning PRO.  Currently holds Griffins Den 170lb belt and Lean Dog Promotions 155lb belt.
  

• Trevor Taylor vs Jeffery Robinson -  Fighting for Griffins Den Heavy Weight Belt main event.
  

• Erica Holland vs Tori Cohoon in a female matchup.          
  

• Melvin Lewis (Paragould, Arkansas) vs Benton IL native Bobby Blue
  

• Caprica Lewis (Paragould, Arkansas) vs Mt. Vernon native Amber Miller in a female matchup.
  

• Appearance of Michael Carwile.   Holds Hells Angels 155lb belt and Gladiator's 145lb belt. Opponent to be determined.
  

• Appearance of Gary Rhoades, well known across southern IL.  Opponent to be determined.
  

• Appearance of Benton, IL native William Laws.  Opponent to be determined.