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Northern Combat Invitational 3 a success

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FORT ST. JOHN, BC – The Northern Combat Club held its third invitational tournament of 2022 last weekend.

According to owner Clint Parker, the event was a “resounding success” after hosting over 60 kids and adults.

“It was kind of a hit. The tournament went all day on Saturday, with tons of medals given out.”

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The tournament featured lightweight, middleweight, and open-weight grand-prix matches. 

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Awards were given out for best submission, most heart, most potential, and class champion.

Parker says the event was so successful, he already has the next two invitationals scheduled. 

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“We’re going to do one on February 4th,” said Parker.

“June 17th, we’re going to do our first invitational in Fort Nelson, and that one’s gonna be a show-style. So there will be 20 to 25 matches, with dinner and a crowd.”

The Northern Combat Invitational tournament took place last Saturday at DC MMA.

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