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Photos: Shogun Fights IV
Promoted by Dundalk-native John Ralllo, Shogun Fights IV were a big hit at 1st Mariner Arena Saturday night. Among the winning mixed martial arts fighters earning wins was Turner Station-native James "Binky" Jones and Perry Hall's Dave Daniecki.
Fighters from Baltimore-based Ground Control, whose owner, John Rallo, was the event's promoter and organizer, won four of their five bouts at Saturday night's Shogun Fights IV, all by stoppages.
Overall, the 11 contests at the 1st Mariner Arena were comprised of six submissions, four knockouts and one unanimous decision victory.
Ground Control's pair of 145-pounders, Binky Jones of White Marsh, and Columbia native Ryan Mackin of Federal Hill, as well as their 180-pound stablemate, Dan Root of Abingdon were all triumphant after having submitted their opponents with rear-naked choke holds.
In addition, their 195-pound training mate, Dave Daniecki, of Perry Hall, out-boxed and bludgeoned Adrian Belcarris of Oxon Hill for two rounds, after which Belcarris retired in his corner prior to the third round.