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Post by Hungry Hippo on Feb 21, 2010 23:09:05 GMT -5
I realize there isn't a ton of weight classes in this tourney as I am trying to build this each year to be better and more suitable for the pros. It was an all amateur last year so I changed it to open. Next year will have more classes. This is an out of pocket expense and it's hard starting off on your own. However, this is located in a perfect location right off Dixie Hwy in Elizabethtown, Ky. It is held in E-town's "Energy Gym". Last year was a good time despite the terrible ice storm we had. Evan Berkemier won the overalls. I am giving out 1st- 3rd place trophies for each class and a cash prize for the overall winner. Anyone planning to make this tourney on here? Terry and Brad Spine will be there so if anybody wants a shot at Brad this will be a good one to show up for. I pulled him today at practice and he is ready for anyone who has his number believe me!!!!
Thanks
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Post by Hungry Hippo on Feb 26, 2010 20:55:09 GMT -5
Ok here is some more news on this tourney. It is getting air-time on the local radio station here the whole month of March and Papa John's pizza is sending a flyer out with every pizza sold here. Also the gym here is giving out 3 months free membership to all the first place winners in each class (unfortunate for out of towners). Also, if anybody knows the MMA fighter Chad Corvin, a newly signed competitor with the UFC, he will be attending this tournament AND competing in the heavies. And if I didn't mention this already or if someone didn't read the last post by some chance, BRAD SPINE will be there ;D I'll put up a $100 of my own money if anybody wants to lock up with this Animal best of 3 right. That's all for now.
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Post by Kenny Flynn on Mar 1, 2010 6:25:04 GMT -5
count me in !!!
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Post by Evan Berkemeier on Mar 1, 2010 18:20:00 GMT -5
I'll be there, had a good time last year. Looking forward to it!
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Post by Max Moore on Mar 1, 2010 19:28:15 GMT -5
im plannin on bein there.....
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Post by Kenny Flynn on Mar 31, 2010 19:27:27 GMT -5
Who is planning on going? I hope theres a good turn out. Getting anxious!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Hungry Hippo on Mar 31, 2010 20:27:51 GMT -5
Heard that Jon Vogt is gonna be there. He's a heavyweight.
If anyone is trying to cut last minute weight, there is a sauna provided by the gym.
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Post by Kenny Flynn on Apr 2, 2010 9:05:48 GMT -5
How about them FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by Shane Vasquez on Apr 2, 2010 9:20:22 GMT -5
How about them FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Yea Kenny they won last night! i was gonna call to let you know because I'm sure you was not watching  |
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Post by Hungry Hippo on Apr 4, 2010 16:48:03 GMT -5
How about them FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Carolina will bounce back, but I gotta say, they really sucked this year. |
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Post by Hungry Hippo on Apr 4, 2010 17:04:41 GMT -5
I would like to extend thanks to everyone who attended this meet. Especially to the ones who drove from Ohio and Indiana. Thankfully no one got hurt and I think we only had two set grips the whole tourney. Everyone displayed good sportsmanship. Next year I will have a full scale tourney sponsored by another gym here called E-Town Swim and Fitness on the same road just 5 miles apart from this one. I will have all the weight classes including womens. Thanks and hope to see everyone next year!!!
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
0-165 right hand
1st- Brad Spine (In.)
2nd- B.J Cooper (Ky.)
3rd- Jeff Kipper (Ky.)
166-198 right hand
1st- Mark Wilson (Ky.)
2nd- Keith Carter (Ky.)
3rd- Randy Johnson (Ky.)
199+ right hand
1st- Kenny Flynn (Oh.)
2nd- Evan Berkemeir (In.)
3rd- Josh Richert (Ky.)
Left hand open class
1st- Mark Wilson (Ky.)
2nd- Shane Vasquez (Oh.)
3rd- Jonathan Quinn (Ky.)
RIGHT HANDED OVERALL WINNER: KENNY FLYNN (Oh.)
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Post by Kenny Flynn on Apr 5, 2010 9:03:44 GMT -5
Hey Jonathon. had alot of fun at your tournament. I really appreciate all of the effort you are putting into the sport. Looking forward to your next event. That left hand class was stacked. Shane Vasquez and Mark Wilson were very impressive. Both of these guys at around 200 lbs beat some very good heavyweights to battle it out for the finals. NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have some video that i'm going to try to post when my son gets home this weekend.
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Post by Shane Vasquez on Apr 5, 2010 9:38:15 GMT -5
This was a awesome place for the tournament. Jonathan Quinn,Terry and Brad Spine did a great job with it,almost like they run it once a week..If you didnt make it be sure to try next year!Hats off to the 3 of you!
Kenny Flynn Looked AWESOME Saturday dominating the Heavy's then going on to win the Overall... Look out Guys,Kenny is fouced on being back in the sport.It will exciting to see what he will accomplish next!
There was a gentleman at the event in a wheelchair who competed..I think it was his first time but went to the table and gave it all he had..That was so cool to me..He pulled some guys that had been pulling for sometime now..I liked he was not scared to jump in with some good pullers! He didnt win but you could tell he was just happy to be apart of the event! Hats off to him! But i think the highlight of his day was after the awards were handed out Kenny Flynn Went over to him and gave him his Trophy..By the look on his face you could see it made his day! Kenny is a class act!
Mark Wilson is getting crazy strong with his big hands! Talked to him through out the event and i could tell he wants it bad! watch out for him! This guy is getting better with every tournament he goes to..
Keith Carter Is awesome! Had a chance to hang out with him for a while! make sure you guys go check out his Kentucky State Tournament in September! He is a great guy to have in our sport!Thanks again for hospitality Keith
Evan Berkemeir keeps getting better and better everytime i see him out..Keep up the good work buddy.
Jonathan Quinn is a load,He gave me all i could handle left handed..It had been a few years since i pulled him..You never know what kind of move he is gonna come at you with...See ya in a few weeks Quinn!!
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Post by Hungry Hippo on Apr 6, 2010 13:13:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys!! Terry and Brad Spine know what armwrestling is all about. I wish I had half of their ability on knowledge of the sport!!! And roses to Keith Carter and Tommy Cannon (Ky. state directors) for coming out and taking part. Keith is an explosion!!! Shane you need to be taking that left arm to some big tourneys!! You felt like a wall!! Kenny, you're heart is as big as your arm brotha!!!
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Post by Shane Vasquez on Apr 8, 2010 18:53:18 GMT -5
Here is a match with Kenny Flynn
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