Mallie's Burgers on Display during the Calamari Eating Championship
Another Burger Looking Good
The Bertoletti Brothers Taking Pre-Contest Photos
Today it is all about the Calamari
The Crowd is Amped and Ready to Start
Mallie's on Display for the world to see
I.F.O.C.E. Host, Mike Antolini shows off the Grand Prize Check
Mallie Mugs lined the head table during the Eating Championship
The Crowd begins to cheer their favorite eaters on during the introduction
Kim Olech takes her place
Matt Holowicki is next to the head table
Pat Bruss is greeted by the fans
Joe "Thin Crust" Bertoletti, Brother of Pat is announced
Jason "The Erbivore" Erb makes his way to the stage
"Wild Bill" Myers is up next
"Crazy Legs" Conti enters the stage as the crowds starts to warm up
Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas graces the head table prepared and ready
"Humble" Bob Shoudt is ready to bring on the Calamari
Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti takes his place at mid table
Pat and Bob make their last minute adjustments
And we are off............
Bob and Crazy Legs dig in
Our Eaters and off and running... 10 minutes to go
Who Will Be The Champion...
Crazy Legs, Bob and Pat are going full speed ahead.
Sonya takes a quick water break
Crazy Legs is making his run for the title
The Erbivore is packing it in
The Contestants are at the half way point
The Crowd Cheers on the Competitors
Sonya and Pat are maximizing their capacity
Crazy Legs, I think you have something in your beard
The Signature Mohawk speaks for itself
The Black Widow is two fisted at this point
3 Minutes to go... Can they hold up
Pat and Bob are neck and neck
I think he will make it fit
Sonya, Not holding back at all
1 Minute to go.. Pat is not letting up
"The Black Widow" feels satisfied with her performance
The Competitors are Eyeing up the Situation
The Mighty Burger Looks on at the finalists
We are tallying up the final counts
And Now For The Official Weigh In
4th Place - Crazy Legs Conti (14th World Ranking)
3rd Place - Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas (World Ranking 6th)
2nd Place - "Humble" Bob Shoudt ( World Ranking - 4th)
Champion - Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti (World Ranking - 2nd)
$2500 check - Trophy - Championship Belt - Medal
The Bertoletti Brothers re-unite for post contest photos
"Deep Dish" signs the Winning Check
Steve Mallie with Pat (1st Place) and Bob (2nd Place)
It Was A Successful Event By Far
Congratulations, Pat, Bob, Sonya, Crazy Legs and the rest of the competitors
They Came, They Saw, They Conquered the Calamari
