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I have noticed Almaraz and Surma have both been wrestling 145 and 152 in some duels. I know they have a meet tomorrow, are they wrestling each other? Match up of the week if they wrestle each other, Almaraz # 2 at 145 and Surma # 3 at 140. Anyone have any news? Thanks

http://nwi.com/articles/2008/12/17/sports/indiana_prep_sports/docff14d8c32caac6e5862575210017eb0a.txt Munster's Surma uses MMA training to excel on mat Story BY NATE ULRICH nate.ulrich@nwitimes.com 219.933.3374 | Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Alex Surma took his dedication to a whole new level by locking himself in a cage to prepare for the 2008-09 high school wrestling season. Don't believe it? Search Alec Surma (his first name was misspelled in the post's title) on YouTube, and you'll find a video of the Munster junior fighting in his mixed martial arts debut on July 31 at the Genesis Center in Gary. After three rounds, Surma defeated Jessi Martin of Michigan by a unanimous decision. Surma started studying the science of MMA about a year ago with his older brother, Lance, at Colon's Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Portage. The younger Surma said he has become addicted to MMA, and he hopes his grueling training for it will help him qualify for the individual state wrestling tournament after last season's loss in the ticket round to Conseco Fieldhouse against eventual state champion Sean McMurray of Portage. "Last year I know I won big matches, but I also lost them," Surma said. "In the end, I just didn't pull together the big wins at the right time. A lot of it was a lot of nerves. I've been going down to state and watching for a long time, and I think the nerves affected me. ... But it's a motivation for this year. I want to capitalize on that and go far and do well this year." Surma (17-0, 140 pounds) has had a successful start in his quest this season, and he said his MMA training has already paid off. "It helps you with your speed, your balance, your speed (and) your strength," said Steve Colon, Surma's MMA instructor. "I mean it's just an all-around adrenaline rush. That training right there has helped Alex out a lot." Munster wrestling coach Dan Gelarden said MMA has also helped Surma improve his mental toughness. "I think probably the best aspect of it is it kind of builds on the mental part of wrestling," Gelarden said. "It's probably even a little harder mentally than wrestling because you get beat on. In wrestling, it's a little more controlled." Some states prohibit athletes younger than 18 from competing in MMA, but Indiana allows teenagers 16 and older to fight with certain restrictions in place. Colon said Fight Card Entertainment, an MMA governing body, allowed Surma, 17, to compete in a "Level 2 fight," which stipulates that fighters are not allowed to strike while on the ground. It's still too early for Surma to know whether he'll try to wrestle in college or pursue an MMA career, he said. But one thing is for sure: Surma believes MMA has given him an unprecedented ability to focus, and he's going to continue to use that on the mat. "My mind is ready for (the state tournament)," he said. "I've overcome a lot, and my mind is ready to be there and compete with the best."

hmm...rat was right Yeap, bottom line ..... the kid was unbeaten and he lost twice. Da Rat was right yet again - and in the words of the Rat himself "welcome to da big leagues"

I know what you mean, My son wrestled him before and That's his new excuse why he can't throw a baseball any more. LOL Being serious, it should be a good match-up.

There's a Martinez @145 for Clark. Not sure about his first name or what kind of season he's having. Maybe we can get an update from NOTAPILLOWBITER

no use even wasting your time on that board.....

Yo Dolph, Eric going to be wrestilng in the Midlands this year ? If so, what weight ?

I see old teammates Andrae (Hernandez) and Alex (Tsirtsis) will both be at 141 at the Midlands. That should be interesting.

Any idea how Seth is doin ? Great kid, great family, obviously he's not wrestling or we'd be seeing his name high in the rankings. Just wondering how he's doing.

Porras ahead of Harper ? ???

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Y2, " The Sandefer's built a house in Mishawaka school district." But wasn't there some topic from knockle heads questioning the move? I guess I'm just trying to make a point that there are a lot of jealous folks out there that can't always mind their own business.

From what I recall, Can't remember the whole story, But 3-4 years ago I believe the Sandefur family went though the question of them moving. I believe people made a big deal out of them moving

I agree, let him wrestle. AT PENN

Come on Rat, these stories get old, why feel sorry for someone that's cheating the system? I don;t know them personally, but after reading the article, I'm siding witht the IHSAA on this one. It's always someone elses fault. They got busted. I teach my kids to face the music, if you screw up and get caught you face the consequences.

Simply follow the rules

Thanks for the update, Like I said. Renn looked very good out there. Your right it was 145. sorry.

I seen Crown Points back up 152 lber. wrestle at the Tri, one tough kid, hard to believe CP that deep. He would start on 99.5 % of varsity teams and do very well. What was his name? very impressed...

What was the score? I have Corpe being in the top 5.

I seen Peronis has already wrestled and made scratch 140 this season.

Sean, looking at the time of your post, should'nt you be in school or doing homework???? LOL

I misunderstood the post. Sorry. Your right Bruno is # 7 or even better at Merriville simi. In Bruno defense, one of the kids he lost too is AJ Knoll, was ranked 7th in Illinois, No shame in losing to him, he's a stud

Bruno also lost twice at the stagg coming in 5 th. place

Coach wadkins, When do you draw the seeding? How is it done? Thanks

Ouch!! Does that mean expelled from school or the team?