Sandpoint MMA fighters return to action on Saturday

Sandpoint MMA fighters return to action on Saturday

SANDPOINT — A host of Sandpoint Mixed Martial Arts fighters will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 20 in Orofino.

Former Sandpoint state champion wrestler and 11th Commandment fighter Tim Pepperdine (3-1) will highlight the Sandpoint contingent of fighters, facing Yakima’s Junior Martinez at 125 pounds.

Also representing Sandpoint in the cage will be 11th Commandment fighters Lukas Carson (2-0), Nick Kohal (0-2) and Skyler Tucker (2-0), who along with Pepperdine train at the Integrative Athlete in Sandpoint. Also in action will be local MMA fighters Daniel Swain, Cliff Phelps and Jake Lindell, while Scott Paramore, Anthony Copeland and Logan Goade will be making their debuts.

Fight card:

• 155 NWCL Championship Fight — Daniel Swain (11th Commandment Fight Team) vs. Brad Prather (Yakima MMA)
• 205 NWCL Championship Fight — Callen Jackson (Team Tough Luck) vs. Joe Samuels (Team Nez Rez)
• 125 pounds — Tim “Salt n Pepper” Pepperdine (11th Commandment MMA) vs. Junior Martinez (Yakima MMA)
• 135 pounds — Lukas “The Sandman” Carson (11th Commandment MMA) vs. Chris McClure (Team Blunt Force)
• 145 pounds — Nick “Hey Babys” Kohal (11th Commandment MMA) vs. Stephan Heibert (Team Nez Rez)
• 145 pounds — Ely Zech vs. Alfred “Butterbean” McClure
• 155 pounds — Skyler “Lullaby” Tucker (11th Commandment MMA) vs. Scott “The Business” Paramore
• 155 pounds — Mitch “The Girl Scout” Hammond vs. Logan “The Ransacker” Goade
• 170 pounds — Jake Lindell (11th Commandment MMA) vs Kyle Bailey (Wolf Pack)
• 185 pounds — Jason “The Murderer” Murphy (US Army National Guard) vs. Anthony Copeland
• 185 pounds — Cliff “The Big Red Dog” Phelps vs. TBD