Ring of Rage
Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting
Michael Sheppard

Michael (Nick's brother) has been training for only 2 months and was asked to be in his first cage fight. Nerve stricken we all traveled down to Bardstown, KY and sat nervously waiting for Michael to fight. We shortly found out Michael was going to be the first fight of the night. Weighing in at 135 lbs. Michael was fighting this African American guy who called himself the "Grim Reaper" He even came out with the Grim Reaper outfit. With under 2 minutes the Grim Reaper tapped out when Michael put him in a Rear Naked Choke. His second fight was with an Asian guy who knocked out his opponent last time in under 20 seconds. It was a little different this time. In 1 min. and 15 sec. Michael had him tapping out in another Rear Naked Choke which won him the title and belt for his weight class. I am not sure if Nick sat down the whole night. He is even hoarse this morning after yelling ring side at his brother all night. I am glad it is over, but I am sure this is just the beginning of many more. Congrats Michael we are proud of you and support you.

Michael and Erica ( fiance)