Toughest MMA Battle in 417 History Goes Down This Saturday!

  If you are a fan of Local MMA in the 417 Area Code then chances are you know who Tyler 'Honey Badger' Johnson is. With an impressive record of 11 wins with only one loss he is by far one of the best pound for pound fighters to come up in the area in recent times.

Tyler 'Honey Badger' Johnson putting the
punishment on another opponent.

  In his most recent bout on November 10th 'Honey Badger' devastated his previously undefeated opponent with a viscous knockout that left the fighter motionless on the floor of the cage for some time. Finding challengers for the Adrenaline Fight League Champion has been difficult at best says AFL Promoter Eric Stevens.

  According to Stevens multiple attempts have been made to get the Middleweight Shofight Champion Marco Hutch to accept a challenge from Johnson. The challenge has been denied citing a myriad of excuses for ducking Johnson including a refusal to accept the fight on the basis of not liking the fighters coach.

  Stevens says "Excuses are like ***holes. Everyone has one. But some stink more than others. None stink more than the excuses being given by Marco Hutch's management for not taking the fight against Johnson".

  In a recent Shofight event Shofight Champion Marco Hutch was hand-fed another underqualified opponent with a 7-6 record and barely managed to squeak out the win via decision. According to Stevens, Shofight Promoter JT Tilley is well known for hand feeding his 'Champions' from his Branson Fight Club fight team easy fights.

  Enter Curtis 'GourndNPound' Eller. Hailing from Taylorville Illinois with a mind blowing record of 19 wins with only 4 losses. This fighter holds titles from 4 different promotions in the Welterweight and Middelweight Divisions. Eller has submitted nearly every one of his opponents with a ground fighting style rarely seen outside the pro level of the sport.

Curtis 'GroundNPound' Eller holding his
Championship Belts.

  According to Stevens a true champion seeks to fight the best available competition and that is exactly what Johnson has done. "You won't find the 'Honey Badger' hiding behind his coach slash promoter taking easy fights to retain his belt. In fact, this fight, happening right here in Springfield on Saturday January 24th is arguably the best fight fans could ever ask for from a local MMA promotion. I just hope the Honey Badger hasn't bitten off more than he can chew", says Stevens.

 In light of Marco Hutch ducking Johnson and barely getting a win over a marginal fighter, Johnson says he feels that a victory over Ellis who is a far more suitable opponent for a championship belt will cement his position as the top fighter in Southwest Missouri and make it clear that Marco Hutch has no chance of beating him hence the excuses from his camp for not taking the fight.

 The only way to find out how this quest by Johnson to be the best fighter in 417 will unfold is to be at the Shrine Mosque in downtown Springfield on Saturday, January 24th.