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Shawn Tompkins Night in Las Vegas: Hominick and Stout interviews
by Cofield,posted Oct 27 2011 5:58PM
The community is invited to celebrate the life of legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) coach Shawn “The Coach” Tompkins on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. The event, which includes guest speakers, music, food, beverages and a silent auction, is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the TapouT Training Center located at 4040 W. Hacienda Avenue in Las Vegas. Tompkins, 37, was a pioneer in MMA coaching who inspired countless athletes and fans. He passed in his sleep on Aug. 14.
Special guests include Sam Stout and Mark Hominick, who both trained under Tompkins and currently fight in the UFC, Bas Rutten, former UFC heavyweight champion, and Mike Straka, television journalist and creator of the MMA news and entertainment program “FOX Fight Game.”
