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KOTC 11 - King of the Cage 11 September 29, 2001 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California Bobby Hoffman vs Tim "Obake" Catalfo: Hoffman by Strikes in RD 1. Light Heavyweight Championship: Vernon "Tiger" White vs James Lee: Tiger by Heel Hook in RD 1. Middleweight Championship: Chris Brennan vs Steve Berger: Brennan by Unanimous Judges Decision Jason Lambert vs Kim Jong Wong: Wong in RD 1. Romie Aram vs Jeff Lindsey: Aram, Head and Arm Choke, RD 1. Betiss Mansouri vs Eiji Mitsuoka: DRAW. John Alessio vs Thomas Denny: Alessio, by Kimura, RD 1. Charlie Kohler vs Danny Bryket: Kohler, Arm Bar, RD 1. Charlie Valencia vs Bobby Gamboa: Valencia by Tap Out, RD 1. Brian Warren vs Rudy Duran: Warren by Arm Bar, RD 1. Mark McClelland vs Sost Infante: Sost by Tap Out, 2nd RD. |
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I am currently getting, what we married men like to call, "marriage pillow talk" from my wife, seeing as it is 1:45PM and we should be leaving soon for the wedding. She is "gently" reminding me that I have not taken a shower OR got my clothes ready yet and why has my daughter not showed yet either for the 3PM wedding. Got to love it baby! PS. Mike said to send out an occasional "What's up!" to all the guys at Aiea because he won't be seeing them anymore. Just a joke....or is it?........ |
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Din Thomas def. Fabiano Iha Via unanimous decision (Untelevised) Via submission (triangle choke) 4:06 1st Rd. (Untelevised) Via TKO :15 of the 2nd Rd. (Untelevised) Via unanimous decision This was a war, Castillo is definitely a tough guy and deserved to be in there, but Menne is just too good and proved that he deserved to be the champ of this weight class for a long time. Via majority decision Serra had great BJJ style take downs, if the initial takedown failed he would pull to guard. Serra had a number of opportunities to finish Edwards, even from the back twice, but couldn't. Serra definitely won it, but I was surprised that he could not finish Edwards. Via unanimous decision This is the reason that "Bustamache" is my favorite BJJ fighters. He has perfect timing, good positioning skills and even clocked Liddell a few times. I thought that Murillo got robbed because Liddell landed maybe 2 solid shots, but he did not put any power into those. Every time he did, Murillo slipped them and took him down. Murillo did have a hard time keeping Liddell on the ground, but I believe the slipping, clinching and take downs (Murillo's game) was far superior to Liddell's strikes and defenses to take down. I believe Murillo should have won, but then again, I am a BJJ guy (and the judges were boxing guys, I believe), so what do I know. Via unanimous decision Very disappointing performance for Pulver, not too bad for Hallman. It was obvious that Pulver was afraid when on the ground and for good reason, Hallman locked in an arm bar quickly and Pulver had to bounce his arm to get out. Hallman effectively caused Pulver to not be able to do what he does best, bang, defend the shot, and bang some more. Even Pulver was disappointed in his performance. Via unanimous decision Ortiz is still the man, much more well rounded, but Matyushenko is a tough guy with heavy hands. It looked like Ortiz did not want to trade with Matyushenko and had to resort to covering up with Vladdy started throwing some bombs. Ortiz even out wrestled Vladdy and put him on his back. Ortiz showed that he can go 25 minutes no problem, while maintaining his intensity. Pretty impressive, but he should have been able to submit Vladdy. I think he was worried about losing position. Ortiz started his gravedigger routine, but said no, he definitely did not bury Vladdy and gave him kudos. *Courtesy of Full Contact Fighter's Marc Scott, check out FCF's page for details and for a nice rack on one of the girls! |
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Also, at Gussie's for $5 entrance fee (LightHeavyweight Title Match) Tito Ortiz (CHAMPION) v. Vladimir Matyushenko (CHALLENGER) (Lightweight Title Match) Jens Pulver (CHAMPION) v. Dennis Hallman (CHALLENGER) (Middleweight Title Match - VACANT) Dave Menne v. Gil Castillo (Lightheavyweight Match) Murilo Bustamante v. Chuck Lidell (Lightheavyweight Match) Vladimir Matyushenkyo v. Kevin Randleman (Welterweight Preliminary Bout) Tony DeSouza v. Jutaro Nakao (Middleweight Preliminary Bout) Ricardo Almeida v. Eugene Jackson (Lightweight Preliminary Bout) Fabiano Iha v. Din Thomas (Welterweight Preliminary Bout) Yves Edwards v. Matt Serra |
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Saturday, October 13, 2001 Kaiser High School Gym |
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It was great to see so many of the top teams from Hawaii come out and compete at the NAGA event. I got a fantastic group photo with Hawaii's top instructors including Egan Inoue, Relson Gracie, Haru Shimanishi, the Kamakas, Joao Moraes, Marcello Tiger, and Renato "Charuto" Verrissimo. They all seemed to enjoy themselves and cheered on their respective teams. Also in attendance was JKD Instructor - Burton Richardson. Eric Goo, the Hawaiian NAGA coordinator, put together some of the top under-185 lb. fighters from some of Hawaii's best teams for a fantastic 4-man tournament. The line-up included last years Team Champion, Joao Moraes; Team Jesus is Lord's NHB Champion, Ron "Machine Gun" Jhun; Team Relson Gracie's Steve Hordinski; and last minute replacement, Brennan Kamaka, of the Hawaiian Association of Mixed Martial Arts (Team HAMMA). In response to many requests from competitors and instructors like Relson Gracie, the NAGA changed the rules in its Gi divisions to traditional BJJ rules. Relson showed his support of this change by showing up in full force and coached his students to the Team Title of the Gi Divisions. Nancy Chun who fought a valiant match in the woman’s division brought 17 spectators! This was only one of the few examples of the tremendous support exhibited from the family and friends of those competing. The NAGA was very excited to see the number of competitors double from last year and is looking forward to the NAGA Hawaiian Championship III next September in Honolulu where we will be bringing out some of our own main land fighters to compete against Hawaii’s best. 1st Place - Grappling Unlimited (101 Points) 2nd Place - Relson Gracie (85) 3rd Place Tie - Nova Uniao/HMC (43) 4th Place - North Shore (36) 5th Place Marcello Tiger (23) 6th Place - Kodekan (12) 7th Place - Jesus is Lord (11) 8th Place - HAMMA (10) 1st Place – Relson Gracie (95 Points) 2nd Place Tie – Nova Uniao/NorthShore (27) 3rd Place - Grappling Unlimited (20) 4th Place – Tiger Marcello (10) 5th Place – HMC (5) NO GI Kids 69.9 lbs. & Under 1st Shane Augustus Gracie 2nd Johnathan "Kai" Kamaka Jr. Jesus Is Lord 3rd Nakoa Chun Team Tiger 4th Enoka Nipp Team Tiger 1st Shandon Augustus Gracie 2nd Derrick Fuller HMC 1st Derrick Fuller HMC 1st Kekoa Biroan Gracie 2nd Chaz Nakamare Gracie 1st Kyle Olivares Gracie 2nd Scott Potter North Shore 3rd Josh Aipoalani None 1st Micah Salazar Nova Uniao 2nd Garret Perreira Grappling Unlimited 3rd TC Young Grappling Unlimited 4th George Tadio Nova Uniao 1st Eddie Yagin Grappling Unlimited 2nd Kyle Takao HMC 3rd David Yeung HMC 4th Shane Cabiles Jesus Is Lord 1st Shane Agena Gracie 2nd Scott Miyamoto HMC 3rd Lincoln Tyler Gracie 4th David Padilla Jesus Is Lord 1st Micah Salazar Nova Uniao 2nd Waylon Salazar Nova Uniao 3rd Kahana Cordeiro Nova Uniao 4th T. Kawamura Grappling Unlimited 1st Eddie Yagin Grappling Unlimited 2nd Chad Fujita Nova Uniao 1st Ryan Eneim Gracie 2nd Shane Agena Gracie 1st Kaleo Hoska Gracie 2nd Russell Kapahulehua Nova Uniao 3rd Aaron Agmata Gracie 4th Rodel Calumpit None 1st Andrew Furata Gracie 2nd Ray Blackburn Gracie 3rd Jeff Furata Gracie 4th T. Jay Thompson Grappling Unlimited 1st Marshall Ng Nova Uniao 2nd Kelii Bibb Nova Uniao 3rd Thaddeus Albino Grappling Unlimited 4th Ikaika Chongkee Team Tiger 1st Kiah Petrie Nova Uniao 2nd Carlos Molesta Arteaga North Shore 3rd Jeffrey Sabug North Shore 4th Jacob Angay Nova Uniao 1st Raymond Pintor Grappling Unlimited 2nd Robert Calzo Grappling Unlimited 3rd Deshawn Johnson HMC 4th Josh Aipoalani None 1st Aaron Moeller Longman 2nd David Padilla Jesus Is Lord 3rd Neil Andres HMC 4th Alika Somera Jesus Is Lord 1st Kiah Petrie North Shore 2nd Kelii Bibb North Shore 3rd Carlos Davis None 1st Raymond Pintor Grappling Unlimited 2nd Doug Gayaras Gracie 1st Rogerio Pinheiro None 2nd Rumel Tomiampos North Shore 3rd Aaron Moeller Gracie 4th Ryan Eneim Gracie 1st Betta Yeung HMC 2nd Nancy Chun Team Tiger 1st Brandon Keeu Grappling Unlimited 2nd William Franco Nova Uniao 3rd Wayne Perrin III Team Tiger 4th Jon Shimawaka Grappling Unlimited 1st Efrain Rodriguez North Shore 2nd Jacob Vela Kodenkan 3rd Nassor Lewis HAMMA 4th Coulson Joy Nova Uniao 1st Falaniko Vitale Grappling Unlimited 2nd Andrew Furata Gracie 3rd John Crisostomo Grappling Unlimited 4th Efrain Rodriguez North Shore 1st Falaniko Vitale Grappling Unlimited 2nd Wesley "Cabbage" Correira Grappling Unlimited 3rd Paul Savea Grappling Unlimited 4th Sean Akeo HAMMA 1st Carden Vincent Team Tiger 2nd Elbert Jumbo North Shore 3rd Garrett Viernes Team Tiger 1st Malcolm Ahlo Gracie 2nd Carden Vincent Team Tiger 3rd Paul Savea Grappling Unlimited 1st Malcolm Ahlo Gracie 2nd Aaron Agmata Gracie 1st Gye Nitta Gracie 2nd Branson Acdal Nova Uniao 3rd Keneke Jiikawa 1st Mark Chang Team Tiger 2nd Elbert Jumbo North Shore 3rd Wayne Mido Gracie 1st Raymond Pintor Grappling Unlimited 2nd Doug Gayaras Gracie 1st Shane Lopes Brazillian Freestyle 1st Adriene Jenkins Gracie 2nd Nancy Chun Team Tiger 1st Kyle Olivares Gracie 2nd Scott Potter North Shore 1st Shane Augustus Gracie 2nd Sterling Team Tiger 3rd Nakoa Chun Team Tiger 1st Shandon Augustus Gracie 2nd Kekoa Biroan 3rd Zach Lono Gracie 1st Jeff Furata Gracie 2nd Kaleo Hoska Gracie 3rd Rumel Tomiampos North Shore |
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Saturday, October 6, 2001 Jikoen Hongwanji Hall. 1731 S. King St. Entry fee: $20 per event $3 spectator fee (Children under 5 are free) Registration and weigh-ins: 9:00 am Tournament starts: 10:00 am |
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4 door sedan with tint (no tint on back window) yellow gracie jiu-jitsu sticker on front window little Jiu-Jitsu stickers all around license plate FZN 075 This car belongs to the Relson Gracie Academy manager, Todd Tanaka, so if you see this car, call 911 first, then me (381-9530) so I can call Todd (not sure if he wants his cell posted). If you see these guys, just let us know where they are and if we catch them before the cops do, God bless their souls. |
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CANCELED! No word has been given if this event will be rescheduled. Hopefully everyone will check our page BEFORE they go down to Gussie's. We will keep you informed of updated news. |
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"Ah, yes, divorce......., from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man's genitals through his wallet," Robin Williams |
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The Other Side: I still have an image of "The Lollipop Man" asking "who like cum?" while dancing. For those of you who saw this, God help us. For those of you that didn't, you will never, ever be able conjure up the mental picture that was burned into our psyche that night. Wasn't it interesting that Mike "The 2-drink Maximum" Onzuka was still standing after about 20 shots? Well, wasn't it also interesting that someone was nice enough to prepare what looked like Kalua Pig in the bathroom too? Les informed me later that it was chicken. Can anyone remember why my lighter is out of fluid and my belt is all worn out? I can't seem to remember that part. Oh yeah, I almost totally lost my voice. A couple of you that took pictures, please send us copies of them. Upon review and approval we will post them up here. Lastly, who was the one who dropped a little thing right outside my house and the other guy who lost it on the sidewalk just up from the front of my house? That was definitely not Kalua Pig, possibly a touch of Pucker though. Oh yeah, I believe Neal "Lucky Charms" Tomimatsu is up next. Boy, will we have something planned for him..... MUUUUHHHAAAAAHHAAAAAHHAAAA! |
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By the airport (next to The Plaza hotel) Show starts at 8:00 PM Admission: $5 (to be donated to the east coast terrorist victims) Anyone interested in fighting or being in the two-man tag team submission matches...bring your gear! We can match you up. And yes..there will be some "entertainment" between matches! (New talent in from L.A.) Here is a peek at part of the lineup: Eddie Yagin vs Troy Tamashiro Deshawn (HMC) vs One of Egan's new guy's HMC's brand new Super-Heavy vs Egan's brand new Super Heavy Tag Team Grappling: Brennan and Kai Kamaka vs Steve English & T. Jay Thompson Niko Vitale & Paul Savea vs anyone crazy enough to take them on! |
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By Aaron Crecy Gary Goodridge def. Yoshiaki Yatsu by submission (corner throws in towel), 3:05 of R1 This fight was a mismatch from the outset as Goodridge, who bludgeoned Yatsu in Pride 11, exhibited admirable restraint en route to a lopsided victory. In just over three minutes, the Pride gatekeeper succeeded in landing a steady stream of knees, uppercuts, jabs and hooks. Though Yatsu seemed to have a little gas left in the tank, he called for the towel after Goodridge secured a guillotine choke. Assuerio Silva def. Norihisa Yamamoto by TKO, :11 of R1 Chute Boxe's heavyweight prodigy thoroughly demolished Yamamoto in just eleven seconds, opening with two huge overhand rights and a high kick that barely missed. However, Silva felled Yamamoto with an ensuing right hand and then landed another huge right while standing above his opponent. The fight was stopped as the Brazilian delivered a flurry of punches upon the head of his down foe. Murilo "Ninja" Rua def. Daijiro Matsui by KO (kicks to face), :51 of R3 Making his Pride debut, Rua proved true to his Chute Boxe lineage by displaying an impressive combination of ground work and standup skills. While the first round for the most part featured a series of takedowns and reversals, Ninja ended the period with a collection of kicks and foot stomps that bloodied the downed Matsui. Ricardo Arona def. Guy Mezger by judges' decision, 2 - 1 After an uneventful first round that ended with neither fighter gaining a clear advantage, Mezger took control of the fight in the second period behind the strength of several heavy body shots and a huge high kick that stunned his young opponent. However, Arona gutted his way through the round and avoided the KO. In the third round, Arona took his winded opponent to the mat almost immediately and proceeded to score with punches to the head and ribs from inside Mezger's guard. Though he did not damage Mezger, Arona apparently did enough in the final round to earn a 2-1 judges' decision. Semmy Schilt def. Akira Shoji by KO (knees and punches), 8:19 of R1 One-sided from the opening bell, this fight was custom-made for a Japanese audience that loves to root for the underdog. However, the diminutive Shoji was sorely overmatched and fell victim to an accumulation of stiff jabs and even stiffer knees to the face. The bout was compassionately halted late in the first round after Schilt repeatedly knocked down his adversary with unblocked and unreturned blows. Don Frye def. Gilbert Yvel by DQ (three yellow cards for holding the ropes), 7:22 of R1 Though clearly reeling from an abundance of flying knees, Frye prevailed after Yvel was issued a third yellow card in the first round for holding the ropes. The Dutch fighter exploited Frye's poor defenses-the result of both advancing age and a years-long layoff-but fell victim to his own inner demons, losing his cool after Frye retaliated to an accidental eye gouge with a seemingly deliberate head butt. The bout ended shortly thereafter, and it was only when Frye suggested a rematch that a post-fight melee was prevented between the fighter and their camps. Rodrigo Nogueira def. Mark Coleman by submission (tapped out to triangle arm bar), 6:10 of R1 Coleman seemed to lack focus throughout as Nogueira exhibited improved standup skills and an impressive arsenal of submissions. Surprisingly, the placid Brazilian controlled the fight with a mixture of punches and low kicks. Though Coleman eventually scored a takedown when Nogueira slipped while attempting a high kick, he was unable to pass the guard. After missing with both a kimura and a triangle, Nogueira again secured a triangle before switching to an arm bar triangle that forced the world's top ranked heavyweight fighter to tap. |
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* Billy Crystal A fitting quote for a day like today (see below). |
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The Internet and the fight game being what they are, Vitor Belfort was concerned Thursday that some people would accuse him of finding some excuse to back out of his planned UFC 33 fight with light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. He even promised to have his doctor send us the photos of the 40 stitches that were sewn into his arm following the training accident that cut open his arm Wednesday. champion Randy Couture and Pedro Rizzo. Tito also just may want and need a rest at that point. In addition, Vitor would have to pass a physical given by doctors from the state athletic commission where the show will be held, and they may have different and tougher standards than his own doctors in Brazil. |
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