The Big Fight

WAITSBURG - Despite chilly temperatures in the community building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds, about 300 people gathered last Saturday for the first mixed martial arts fight this town had ever seen.

Rob Dodgin, who organized the fight in Waitsburg with his company KOK Fight Club from Walla Walla, said that despite some kinks, he was thrilled with the turnout and the fighters were impressive.

"Everyone had a great time and there were no problems," Dodgin said. "It ran pretty smooth."

The barn was cold and the event started about an hour and 15 minutes later than scheduled, but once the fightin...