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Gallery: Toughman Contest 2013, Round One

Jason Skeens, right, celebrates after defeating opponent Ralph Culbertson during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Skeens won the bout by decision.

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The first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest was Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Jason Skeens, right, celebrates after defeating opponent Ralph Culbertson during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Skeens won the bout by decision.

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Fans cheer on their favorite fighters during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Chris Kingsbury, left, takes a hit from opponent Josh Wilson, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kingsbury won the bout by decision.

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Jason Skeens, left, knocks opponent Ralph Culbertson, right, off balance during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Skeens won the bout by decision.

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Jason Skeens, right, knocks down opponent Ralph Culbertson, left, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Skeens won the bout by decision.

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Colton Marcum, right, strikes opponent Spencer Baise, left, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Marcum won the bout by decision.

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Jason Brooks, left, takes on Jacob Sparkey, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brooks won the bout by split decision.

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Chris Kingsbury won his bout by decision during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Wyatt Brown, left, takes on Chris Stevens, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brown won the bout by decision.

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The first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest was Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Brad Parsons, right, takes on Nat Gue, left, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Parsons won the bout by decision.

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Eric Johnson, left, takes on Robert Kirby, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kirby won the bout by decision.

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Eric Johnson, left, takes on Robert Kirby, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kirby won the bout by decision.

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Eric Johnson, left, takes on Robert Kirby, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kirby won the bout by decision.

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The first night of the 2013 Tri-State Original Toughman Contest was Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Brad Parsons preps for his bout during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Parsons won his bout by decision.

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Wyatt Brown, right, takes on Chris Stevens, left, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brown won the bout by decision.

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Chris Kingsbury, left, takes on Josh Wilson, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kingsbury won the bout by decision.

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Colton Marcum, left, takes on Spencer Baise, right, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Marcum won the bout by decision.

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The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Jeff Crisp, right, in yellow gear, takes on Tom Dalton, left, in black gear, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Dalton won the bout by split decision.

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Jeff Crisp, right, takes on Tom Dalton, left, during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Dalton won the bout by split decision.

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Jacob Sparkey, left, takes on Jason Brooks during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brooks won the bout by split decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Fox won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Fox won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Eric Johnson (yellow gear) takes on Robert Kirby (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kirby won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Charles Whittington (yellow gear) takes on Robert Greenhill (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Whittington won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Charles Whittington (yellow gear) takes on Robert Greenhill (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Whittington won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Chris Kingsbury (yellow gear) takes on Josh Wilson (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kingsbury won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jeff Crisp (yellow gear) takes on Tom Dalton (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Dalton won the bout by split decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Fox won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Damien Fox (yellow gear) takes on Winfred Green (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Fox won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Colton Marcum (yellow gear) takes on Spencer Baise (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Marcum won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Brad Parsons (yellow gear) takes on Nat Gue (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Parsons won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Colton Marcum (yellow gear) takes on Spencer Baise (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Marcum won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Tim Bradley (yellow gear) takes on Andrew Wells (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Bradley won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Brad Parsons (yellow gear) takes on Nat Gue (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Parsons won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Charles Whittington (yellow gear) takes on Robert Greenhill (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Whittington won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jason Skeens (yellow gear) takes on Ralph Culbertson (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Skeens won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jason Brooks (yellow gear) takes on Jacob Sparkey (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brooks won the bout by split decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jason Skeens (yellow gear) takes on Ralph Culbertson (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Skeens won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jason Brooks (yellow gear) takes on Jacob Sparkey (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brooks won the bout by split decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jason Brooks (yellow gear) takes on Jacob Sparkey (black gear) during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brooks won the bout by split decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch The Tri-State Original Toughman Contest is conducted on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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