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Law enforcement and correctional officers, military personnel and a firefighter went toe to toe in the boxing ring Saturday night, raising money for charity in the Battle of the Badges Fight Series: Road to the Championship.

A Corona ring girl displays the round. (Image by: Steven Chea)

Held in the intimate courtyard setting of Liquid Nightclub in Citrus Heights, the well-attended event benefitted charities including the Armed Forces Foundation, Firefighters Burn Institute and Sacramento Sheriff's Toy Project.

Battle of the Badges Fight Series events are a lead-up to the title fight at Battle of the Badges VIII. Last year's Battle of the Badges VII was held in August at Memorial Auditorium.

All bouts had a three-round limit, and on the card Saturday were 10 preliminary matches and one main event, featuring heavyweights Bryan Williams (Fresno PD) vs. Mike Gomez (CDC-CSP Sac).

Chris Martinez (Avenal PD) gets a pep talk in his corner between rounds. He would go on to win the fight. (Image by: Steven Chea)

Highlights of the evening for the crowd included a lights-out KO of David Richardson (CDC Solano) by Chris McElroy (CDC CSP Sac) and a brutal pummeling of Mike Hernandez (El Cerrito PD) by Noel Montes (CDC-CCPOA) that went the full three rounds and left Hernandez's face covered in blood.

Mike Hernandez (El Cerrito PD) after his loss against Noel Montes (CDC-CCPOA). (Image by: Steven Chea)

All boxers were ranked by the United Combat Association and the matches were officiated by the California State Athletic Commission. Visit the Battle of the Badges website for information on upcoming bouts.

Fight results:

1. Brent Burkhart (CDC-DVI) defeated Gary Mungia (Army)

2. Jed McNamara (Dept of ABC) defeated Jose Hermosillo (Williams PD)

3. Dru McDonald (Sac Fire) defeated Craig Hamblin (CDC Solano)

4. Fracnsico Flores (Stanislaus County Sheriff) defeated Neil Tremethick (Army)

5. Brenden Reavis (CPS) defeated Javier Banuelos (CDC CSP-Sac)

6. Ruben Jones (CHP) defeated Eduardo Barajas (Williams PD)

7. James Davis (CDC-Folsom) defeated Craig Colosimo (CDC - Mule Creek)

8. Chris McElroy (CDC CSP Sac) defeated David Richardson (CDC Solano)

9. Chris Martinez (Avenal PD) defeated Orlando Rivera (Border Patrol)

10. Noel Montes (CDC CCPOA) defeated Mike Hernandez (El Cerrito PD)

11. Bryan Williams (Fresno PD) defeated Mike Gomez (CDC CSP Sac)

All images copyright: Steven Chea

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Aaron Davis

August 22, 2011 | 10:46 AM

Awesome shots as always, Steven...some intense eyes in this lot!

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Aidan Fitzsimon

August 22, 2011 | 10:02 PM

Wow sick pictures and what an awesome event

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goldc95

August 22, 2011 | 11:42 PM

What an awesome event to watch. This was put together in such an incredible manor. The MC, for the event, Chris Gold, representing the California Correctional Supervisors Organization (CCSO) did a great job. I understand CCSO, has been a sponsor of this event for several years now. What a great organization.

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SolarBozo

August 23, 2011 | 9:22 AM

Friggin' idiots. How can we learn to treat humanity with respect when crap like this goes on? Jiminy, get a clue. Boxing is fighting, we need a more peaceful world.

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Mathieu Über

edited on August 23, 2011 | 10:52 AM

Have you ever boxed? The strategy involved is a lot like chess. Sometimes you throw a jab just to set up an uppercut combo three or four moves down the line. Is chess fighting? If you use your mind and not your body to fight, then it is OK? Don't be so judgmental, and you sound like a nerd.

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LarsHoneyToast

September 23, 2011 | 4:12 PM

Boxing is science.

Perhaps you're referring to MMA.

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GrimsGymInc

August 23, 2011 | 12:16 PM

The 'chess match' analogy is exactly what we use at Grimz Gym. Another is 'solving the puzzle' of setting up your punches. Its much more a battle of the mind than the body. The overall regimen of training to effectively, technically box well, with tactical decisions being made in milliseconds, is far and above more grueling cerebrally than any other sport today. Thanks to Steven and Sac Press for yet another year of fine coverage of BOTB. See you in a few months for round 2 !

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