In the Ring: Alaska Fighting Championship Celebrates 20th Anniversary

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -The Alaska Fighting Championship was held this weekend, marking the 20th anniversary of the sport in the state.

Sullivan Arena was electric as the fighters were introduced one at a time. There were six fights held in total through a variety of mediums. AMMY Muay Thai, MMA, and Bare-Knuckle Boxing were all represented at the professional level.

It was a sight to see as each fighter pushed themselves to the limit to take home the win. The second fight of the night was a Wasilla bout as Tim Watson in the Blue Corner took on Richard Strom the Third in the Red Corner. Both men from Wasilla were looking to take the victory home.

Richard Strom the Third has been competing in the sport for a while now, after being inspired by his brothers when he was young. Strom said the feeling of being in the cage is something else.

“Probably the biggest gentleman rush I’ve ever had in my life. Many, many years of training have come down to this moment,” AFC Fighter Richard Strom said.

In the cage, there isn’t a lot of time to think about your actions, and Strom says he wasn’t worried about the bout.

“I knew I can beat him on the feet no matter what. I’m gonna take no damage. I’m just gonna go in there and just take him out,” Strom said, referring to his plan.

With a victory under his belt Strom is looking to take his talents to the top.

“I see myself in the Octagon, I see myself in the UFC, I see myself a top 10 or top five UFC contender. I see myself training at American top team in Coconut Creek, Florida. That is exactly where I see myself,” Strom said.

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