Some great action took place at the West Central Commuity Center for Spokane Showdown 8, starting off with 4 grappling matchups before the ring was turned over to the mixed martial artists who mixed it up with strikes, kicks, slams, and submissions in 8 fast-paced amateur bouts. Spokane Showdown 9 will be held on Saturday, April 12th, again at the West Central Community Center in Spokane. Visit www.northwestfighting.com for more information on participating in this event.

 Jiu-jitsu Matches

Niko Varghese vs. Zack Sakara - Draw

Christian Nibarger def Ryan Albert - Armlock

Nathen Partenfelder def Ben Atkinson - Side choke

Cody Cox def Kevin Steel - Collar choke

MMA 
Steve Singh def Joe Vella by Guillotine @ 1:31 Rd 1

Jake Oyler def Derrick Cephas by Strikes @ 1:35 Rd 1

Josh Pollay def Anthony Burgoon by Strikes @ 0:26 Rd 2

James Chaney def Gary Thompson by Guillotine @ 0:20 Rd 1

Anthony Betha def Jackie Scott by Guillotine @ 1:44 Rd 1

Michael Thompson def Jason Fortier by Choke @ 1:40 Rd 1

Keannan Avery def Justin Kellum by Strikes @ 2:38 Rd 1

Steve Kantrud def Erick Young by Strikes @ 3:07 Rd 1