Super Brawl, Extreme Challenge
to battle in Honolulu
While promoters often seem to have
trouble getting along, T.Jay Thompson of Future Brawl and Monte
Cox of Extreme Challenge are exceptions to the rule.
On Nov. 14, the two will co-promote the Xtreme Showdown at the
Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. The event will pit up-and-coming
stars from the two events against each other.
"We've been friends for quite a few years now, and have
gone to each others shows and shared secrets and ways to be successful,"
Thompson said. "We've talked about doing another show together
for some time and basically, I made a phone call and worked everything
out in a couple minutes."
The main event of the 10-bout card will feature Niko Vitale of
the Jesus is Lord gym against Mark Hughes of Miletich Martial
Arts. Both fighters have done well in the middleweight division
and are looking to move up to bigger events, like the Ultimate
Fighting Championship.
"This show will feature at least 10 guys who have fared
very well in their respective events and are looking for more
exposure and a chance to step up to bigger shows," Cox said.
"Unless you're a real diehard fan, you might not know some
of the names... but you will be hearing the names very soon,
we have some young, really talented guys in the show."
Other featured bouts include John Allessio (Shark Tank) against
Joe Doerksen (Team Extreme). Allessio fought Pat Miletich for
the UFC lightweight title, while Doerksen's only losses are to
UFC stars Matt Hughes and Eugene Jackson.
Josh Hall (Shark Tank) will face Rick Gravesen (Miletich Martial
Arts). Hall finished 4th in the Olympic Trials in Greco Roman
wrestling, while Gravesen has almost 30 fights around the Midwest.
Also... John Chrisostomo (GU Hawaii) will face Jason Black (Miletich
Martial Arts) and Victor Hunsaker (Shark Tank) will battle Drew
Irion (Miletich Martial Arts).
"This show has a lot of interesting matchups," Thompson
said. "We're going to keep a team score and at the end of
the night, one promoter is going to owe the other promoter something
big... you know, like politicians do for the World Series."
The bet between promoters hasn't been made yet, but Cox said
it will probably involve a tractor and a surf board.
"You know, I really need a surf board... most people don't
know it, but Iowa is among the top surfing states in the mainland,"
Cox said. "I admit we don't have the big waves that Hawaii
has, but we have some big ponds."
The show will start at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance
for general admission ($29 day of show) and $50 for ringside.
THE LINEUP
Team Super Brawl vs. Team Extreme Challenge
Niko Vitale (Jesus is Lord) 3-1
Former UH football standout 3-0 nhb 0-1 rings.
Tremendous all-around athlete
vs.
Mark Hughes (Team Extreme) 8-1
All-America wrestler won 8 straight bouts. tremendous strength
Josh Hall (Shark Tank) 0-2
4th in Olympic Trials
vs.
Rick Gravesen (Miletich Martial Arts) 19-10
solid BJJ fighter
John Chrisostomo (Grappling Unlimited) 6-5
Trains with Egan Inoue 2x-World Jiu-Jitsu Champ
vs.
Jason Black (Team Extreme) 3-0
Trains with Pat Miletich All-America wrestler
John Allessio (Shark Tank) 10-3
Good all-around UFC experience
vs.
Joe Doerkson (Team Extreme) 11-2
Excellent submissions winner of 3 tournaments
Victor Hunsaker (Shark Tank) 24-5
vs.
Drew Irion (Miletich Martial Arts) 2-0
Abe Rodriguez (Grappling Unlimited) 1-1
vs.
Robbie Rose (Miletich Martial Arts) 1-0
Jay R. Palmer (Freelance) 18-7
vs.
Brennan Kamaka (SWAT) 1-3
Gary Freitas (Grappling Unlimited) 0-1
vs.
TBA
Preliminary Bout
Cabbage (Grappling Unlimited) 4-1
vs.
Preston Hartzog (Shark Tank) 0-0
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