Kirk Irwin

Living to Fight

Aaron Caw is a single father of three, and is working to become a professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter. Caw works nights in a hospital, so that he can train in the evenings and take care of his daughters during the day.

Aaron lives in Zanesville, OH, a small working class town. He is hoping his fighting will allow him to make enough money to move his family out of Zanesville.

Aaron Caw, a single father and amateur mixed martial arts fighter, watches other fighters fight while preparing for his own fight on April 5, 2008. Aaron is working and training to become a professional fighter and make enough money to move his family out of Zanesville, OH. Aaron is eligible to move into the professional ranks, but does not have a strong enough record to book high paying fights.
  
Aaron Caw embraces his daughter Kaylee, 3, after combing her hair before going to train on Monday, March 31, 2008. Aaron spends as much time as he can with his daughters, while still managing to balance a full time job and heavy training schedule.
   
Aaron Caw tapes up his toes before sparring on Monday, March 31, 2008.
     
  
Aaron gets ready to spar with his teammate Kris Scaggs, 28, at the Police Athletic League gym in Zanesville on Sunday, March 9, 2008. Aaron trains in the evenings so that he can work at night and take care of his daughters during the day.
   
Aaron spends some time with his daughter Kaylee before heading out to train for an upcoming fight.
   
     
  
Aaron holds his daughter Kaylee, 3, before taking them to a babysitters house so that he is able to go and train for an upcoming fight.
   
Referee Todd Agosta holds up the hand of Josh Dishon after he defeated Aaron Caw by TKO.
   
Aaron is consoled by his teammate and corner man Todd Morgan after he lost his heavyweight fight by TKO on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Because Aaron lost by TKO in the first round, he will receive a 60 day suspension. Down, but not out, Aaron will continue to train and fight in an effort to reach his dream of becoming a professional fighter.
     
  
Aaron Caw plays with his daughter Makayla, 4, before going to train for an upcoming fight on Monday, March 31, 2008.