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Happy Easter to everyone. Get a good rest because I have a feeling that it will be a long week. |
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Royler beat Baret by the score of -1 to -5. The reports say that Royler controlled the entire match, but I will wait until I see the match with my own eyes until I agree with that statement. Last year, they stated the same thing, but Baret was an animal and gave Royler all he could handle. Saulo lost to Kikuta by a guard pass. Kikuta must be a monster on the ground. The absolute saw Jean-Jacques Machado tear up the competition even though he was the smallest competitor. Machado submitted Kanehara by armbar, Pe de Pano by footlock, and Cachorrao Almeida by points to reach the final. Arona defeated Neff by kneebar and Saulo and Belfort by points to face Machado. It seems that Arona beat Machado by 3 points, but had to eat a killer omoplata to win. Kerr and Sperry included Sperry almost knee barring Kerr and Kerr almost (or maybe actually) putting Sperry to sleep with a guillotine. |
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Momma Kristin just sent word that Hunter has been given the green light and he will be coming home today. Hunter is up to 4lbs 9ounces and gaining fast. Word has it that Neal hasn't stopped sweating. You see, sooner or later Neal will have to change one of those "small packages" as they say in the wrassling world. I can't wait! You can run, but you can't hide Mr. Pimp Papa. |
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The search is on for a new opponent for Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko. I just spoke with Niko Vitale and he informed me that he pulled out of the match against rAw team member, Vladdy Matyushenko at the UCC4, scheduled for May 12th. This match was supposed to be for the vacant UCC World Light Heavyweight Championship. Vitale said that he has been busy with his regular full-time job and has not had time to train at all. Vitale's instructor, Egan Inoue, also recommended that he not take this fight because Vitale has not been able to train on a regular basis. |
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(not official) Mark "The Specimen" Kerr defeats Mario "The Zen Machine" Sperry 0 to -1 It was rumored that Sperry went to guard in order to eliminate Kerr from taking him down. According to Abu Dhabi rules, a point was taken away from Sperry for doing this. Kerr made some supposed weak pass attempts, while Sperry actively sought leg locks or sweeps. Kerr took the conservative win and who can blame him for that kind of money. A lot of naysayers are dogging Kerr, but I seem to remember a fairly uneventful and conservative match that Sperry once had with Enson Inoue... What comes around, goes around my friend. BTW, we are BJJ guys and would have loved for Sperry to win, but we are talking about cold hard cash. A lot more cash than I make in a year. |
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St. Louis wrestler a 'World' champion Honolulu Advertiser Posted on: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 Advertiser Staff
Spiker, 15, won seven matches in the 92-entry, 15-16 age bracket. He defeated Utah state champion Zack Elliott 2-1 in overtime in what was described as a grueling, bloody championship match. |
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Hawaii High School Judo Standings
Source: Honolulu Advertiser 4/4/01 |
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(not official) Champion: Ricardo Arona 2nd Place: Jean-Jacques Machado 3rd Place: Vitor Belfort 4th Place: Ricardo Almeida |
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Under 65 KG Weight Class 2nd Place: Baret Yoshida 3rd Place: Robson Moura 4th Place: Alexander "Soca" Carneiro 2nd Place: Matt Serra 3rd Place: Leo Santos 4th Place: Rodrigo Gracie 2nd Place: Saulo Riberio 3rd Place: Nino Schembri 4th Place: Egan Inoue 88 kg to 98 kg Weight Class Champion: Ricardo Arona 2nd Place: Ricardo Almeida 3rd Place: Alexander Cacareco 4th Place: John Olav Einemo 2nd Place: Jeff Monson 3rd Place: Marcio "Pe de Pano" Riberio Da Cruz 4th Place: Ricco Rodrigues |
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Because it's Good Friday, the academy will be closed today. Make sure that you don't show up down there because no one will be there. If you read this message late, you should check our page more often. |
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On Sunday, April 22 all the Relson Gracie students are invited to play paintball at the Nimitz field. Call Rex to sign up so we know how many guys will be showing up (Call the main academy to get Rex's cell number, 589-2524). If we have 20 guys, we will have the field to ourselves. This will be the second time all the Jiu-Jitsu guys get together to play paint ball and it was a blast last time. Take H-1 east and take the Nimitz Hwy cut off to go under the viaduct. Just as you come out from being under the viaduct (staying on Nimitz Hwy), take the dirt road right after the Veterans recreation/convention center. |
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Saulo Riberio may be stopping in Hawaii for two weeks on his way back from Abu Dhabi. As reported earlier today, Saulo is in the finals in Abu Dhabi as we speak. Along with being the defending Abu Dhabi champion, he is also a five-time BJJ black belt world champion and Royler Gracie black belt. Last time he came, he showed us killer techniques and with Fredson in town, moves should be plentiful. More details and confirmation will hopefully follow soon. |
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I just got the results that will lead to the finals tomorrow. Martin Brown by rear naked choke 1:49 min Mike Cardoso by footlock 0:55 min Robson Moura Baret beat: Gustavo Dantas by knee bar Naoya Uematsu in 2:20 min by leg submission Alexander "Soca" Carneiro by leg submission Both fighters are essentially from the same school because Renzo comes from Gracie Barra Marcio beat: Peter Angerer arm bar 2:23 min Fernando Vasconcelos Rodrigo Gracie Matt beat: Takanori Gomi by rear naked 5:43 min Jean Jacques Machado by points Leo Santos by rear naked with seconds to go 77 kg to 87 kg Weight Class Saulo Riberio vs. Sanae Kikuta Saulo beat: Travis Lutter 2-0 Richard Anderson by arm bar 0:34 min Nino Schembri Kikuta beat: Evan Tanner 6-0 Chris Brown Egan Inoue (Hawaii) Ricardo Almeida vs. Ricardo Arona Almeida beat: Yuri Stetsenko by rear naked choke 4:22 min Dean Lister Alexander Cacareco Arona beat: Ruslan Mashurenko 2-0 Renato "Babalu" Sobral Da Cunha John Olav Einemo 99 kg and over Weight Class Jeff Monson vs. Mark Robinson Monson beat: Alejandro Aspas Tom Erikson Sean Alvarez Robinson beat: Valeriy Yureskul Vitor Belfort Ricco Rodrigues Things to Note: Uno lost in the first round to Vasconcelos Leo Viera lost to Leo Santos in the second round Renzo lost to Chris Brown in the first round Egan got revenge against Liborio from last year's lost in the second round Cacareco beat Mark Laimon in the first round John Olav Einemo beat Rigan Machao in the first round Rolles Gracie (son of the great Rolls) beat T.K. Kosaka in the first round Erikson beat Traven by 0-(-2) two pulls to guard |
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Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2001 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Open to: Only Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students that belong to the associations Cost: Not yet determined, but it should be cheap Weigh-ins: Friday, May 18th, 2001 This tournament is a tune-up for the State tournament that will take place on June 16th. |
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Gan McGee defeats Rocky Batastini by TKO roughly three-minutes into the first round. McGee retains his title. Jimmy Walker defeats Jason Von Flue by KO less than two-minutes into round one. Dennis Asche defeats Toby Imada by triangle choke halfway into round two. |
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Black Belt Results By Elton Sasaki from the Full Contact Fighter Website 1. Wellington Dias "Megaton" - Relson Gracie 2. Tadeu Tani - Tani Japan 1. Sandro Santiago - Gracie Barra 2. Fernando Lopes - Godói/Macaco 3. Ney Cunha - Bolão 1. Édson Diniz - Infight 2. Maurício Mariano "Tinguinha" - Gracie Barra 3. Francisco Neto - Yamasaki 1. Bruno Severiano - Gracie Barra 2. Fernando Augusto "Tererê" - Alliance 3. Regus Lelare - Relson Gracie 3. Thiago Cruz - Godói/Macaco 1. Roberto Corrêa "Gordo" - Gracie Barra 2. Gustavo Muggiati "Gutti" - Gracie Barra 3. Alexandre Ribeiro - Relson Gracie 3. Cássio Werneck - Brazilian Top Team 1. Fernando Pontes "Margarida" - Brazilian Top Team 2. Fábio Gurgel - Alliance 3. Roberto Godói - Godói/Macaco 3. Fábio Leopoldo - Gracie Barra 1. Roberto Tozi - Godói/Macaco 2. Ricardo Arrivalene - Godói/Macaco 3. Rodolfo Amaro - Equilíbrio 1. Jorge Patino "Macaco" - Godói/Macaco 2. Garth Taylor - Cláudio França 3. Nílson Liboni - Relson Gracie 3. Luís Gustavo de Almeida - Tanque 1. Alexandre Ribeiro - Relson Gracie 2. Fábio Leopoldo - Gracie Barra 3. Luís Gustavo de Almeida - Tanque 3. Cássio Werneck - Brazilian Top Team |
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Under 65 kg Weight Class
One interesting match-up is Gustavo Dantas from Nova Uniao (1997 Purple belt & 1998 Brown belt World BJJ Champion) versus Hawaii's Baret Yoshida. Gustavo has been out of competition for a while now since he has moved to Arizona. Baret is just coming off second place at the Japan Combat Wrestling Championships and last year's amazing match with defending champ, Royler Gracie. Guys to watch in this weight class include, Royler, Joey Gilbert, Robson Moura, Baret Yoshida, and Soca. Uematsu may be a force if he can handle the heavier opponents. He normally fights at a lower weight class. 66 kg to 76 kg Weight Class
Rodrigo Gracie, Abu Dhabi 1998 champ, returns to action to see if he can re-claim his title. Fernando Vasconcelos faces Kaoru Uno in probably the best match up of the first round. Leo Santo against Kato would have to be a close second. Genki Sudo who had an impressive showing in a fight against Andre Pederneira faces Rodrigo which should be a great match as well. There are too many fighters to list as far as favorites. This is probably the best class. In the higher weight classes, Saulo will have his hands full with Travis Lutter who is listed at a BJJ guy, but is also a great wrestler. There could be an upset. If Saulo continues, there could be a match between him and Nino which would be a great match up. Another intertesting match up is Tom Erikson versus Roberto Traven. Traven has been called the best guard in Brazil for a while and Erikson is a world class monster sized wrestler. BJJ Black belt phenom, Pe de Pano faces Mike Van Arsdale in another guard against top game. It will be interesting to see if Pe de Pano can continue his incredible win streak. |
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Lightweight Championship Ray "Bradda" Copper (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) Vs. Chad Saunders (Team Rival, Florida) Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) Vs. Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch (Fighter's House, Texas) Vs. Matt "Full Auto" Phillips (Maurice Smith Academy) David Padilla (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) Vs. John Williamson (Team Ian Machine, UK) Vs. Alex (Team Tiger) Vs. Garry Engle (Freelance) Eddie Yagin (Freelance) Vs. Russell Mederios (Jesus Is Lord) Vs. TBA (Team Hilo) |
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Bantamweight 125-134.9lbs Featherweight 135-144.9lbs Lightweight 145-154.9lbs Welterweight 155-169.9lbs Middleweight 170-184.9lbs Light-Heavyweight 185-204.9lbs Heavyweights 205-264.9lbs Super-Heavyweight above 265lbs Yup, there's a Super-Heavyweight division. Rumors say that professional boxing will add a Super-Heavyweight class in the future. Take a look at the Full Contact Fighter website for a full article on this subject. |
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Table Mountain Casino, Fresno, CA April 11, 2001 Bantamweight Preliminary Fight (150s) Josh Hernandez Fresno, CA 150lbs/5'7" Team Fresno Club Vs. David Padilla Aiea, HI 150lbs / 5'7" SWAT Team Grappling Middleweight Preliminary Fight (180s) Brennan Kamaka Kailua, HI 180lbs/5'6" SWAT Team Grappling Vs. Jake Schilitz San Luis Obispo, CA 180lbs/5'10" SLO-Kickboxing Flyweight Preliminary Fight (135s) Lincoln Tyler Waipahu, HI 135lbs/5'4" Freestyle Vs. Keith Guaglianone Fresno, CA 135lbs/5'5" Team Fresno Club Good luck to all the fighters! |
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 Shooto Rankings 1. Uchu Tatsumi 2. Jin Akimoto 3. Masahiro Oishi 4. Hiroaki Yoshioka 5. Takeyasu Hirono 6. Yoshinobu Ohta 1. Naoya Uematsu 2. Noboru Asahi 3. Tetsuo Katsuta 4. Baret Yoshida 5. Katsuya Toita 6. Stephen Palling 7. Hiroyuki Abe 8. Kimihito Nonaka 9. Hisao Ikeda 10. Mamoru Ohkouchi 1. Dokonjonosuke Mishima 2. Takanori Gomi 3. Marcio Cromado 4. Rumina Sato 5. Din Thomas 6. Ryan Bow 7. Takumi Nakayama 8. Takuya Kuwabara 9. Ian Schaffa 10. Kohei Yasumi 1. Alex Cook 2. Anderson Silva 3. Tetsuji Kato 4. Matt Hughes 5. Frank Trigg 6. Paul Rodriguez 7. Ray Cooper 8. Dan Gilbert 9. Jutaro Nakao 10. Steve Berger 1. Larry Papadopolous 2. Akihiro Gono 3. Lance Gibson 4. Masanori Suda 5. Martin De Jong 6. Ronald Jhun 7. Izuru Takeuchi 8. Kenji Kawaguchi |
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TAPE 2: Upper Body Submissions 1 - "I believe if you can squeeze your opponent's head, you can get him to submit." Learn the fine points of head squeezing. TAPE 3: Upper Body Submissions 2: Bobby reveals never before head squeezing techniques that will allow you to finish a fight at any time. TAPE 4: Upper Body Submissions 3: Transitioning into head squeezing finishes is one of the most important techniques Bobby can pass on. "You have to bull rush and hug. Then you isolate and squeeze the head. I will show you how". TAPE 5: Lower Body Submissions: Learn to isolate the foot, and take it. "The foot has nerves leading to all parts of the body. If you squeeze the foot correctly, you can kill a man." Learn from the best. TAPE 6: Wrestling and Takedowns. "I have been wrestling steers since I was eight years old. If you can wrestle a full grown bull down, you can take a man down. Then you squeeze." The wisdom of Hoffman. TAPE 7: Striking - "Don't squeeze, use you fists as a cudgel and bludgeon. It is important to take shots too, just bludgeon them more". TAPE 8: Ring Attitude - "Never quit. They must kill you. Your mission is to bludgeon and look ugly." Hoffman is a master of the psyche game - Hoffman is a 9th Dan in the art of brawling - learn to summon the will to win from deep inside as only Hoffman can teach. Order the entire set right now! |
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