"Do
not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."
John Wooden, 1910-, American Basketball Coach
808
Fight Factory Submission Tournament Info
Place:
Farrington High School Gym
Date: June 29, 2002
Weigh ins: 8:30am-11am
Grappling starts at 12 noon
Cost: $30 Pre-Registration and $40 for day of the event.
3 Divisions: Novice, Intermediate and Advance.
(see our post on 6/4/02 for more info)
Kai Kamaka wanted to remind everyone that there will be a $75
cash prize in every divison for quickest submission. Also to
make all entry fee checks payable to 808 Fight Factory.
Kai can be contacted by email at kkamaka@hotmail.com or by calling 478-4509.
There is a 5 foot team trophy for 1st place, 4 foot for 2nd and
3 foot for 3rd. There will also be booths with fight gear, cell
phones and other cool stuff.
Source:
Kai Kamaka
Alex
Steibling confirmed to fight Anderson Silva in Pride 21
ALEX STEIBLING TO FIGHT IN
PRIDE 21: DEMOLITION
Steibling To Replace
Paulo Filho In Match Against Anderson Silva!
DATE: June 23rd, 2002
GATE OPEN: 2:00 PM
FIGHT START: 4:00 PM
PLACE: Saitama SuperArena (Ohmiya, Saitama-Pref., Japan)
Pay-Per-View: DIRECTV, DishNetwork, TVN (USA, June 30th Tape-Delay
PPV)
Bell Express Vu, Viewer’s Choice Canada (Canada, June 30th
Tape-Delay PPV)
SkyPerfecTV (JAPAN, June 23rd Live PPV)
Los Angeles, Calif.
– June 19, 2002 – PRIDE Fighting Championships announced
today that Paulo Filho will be unable to fight in PRIDE: 21 DEMOLITION
due to a knee injury he suffered earlier this week. Fighting
in his place against Anderson Silva, is none other than Alex
“Brazilian Killer” Steibling.
Alex Steibling
ENTRY PRIDE 18 & 19
HOMETOWN Indiana, USA
DOB 12/26/1976
WEIGHT 198 lbs.
HEIGHT 6’1”
FIGHTING HISTORY:
`01 PRIDE-18 def. Allan Goes
`01 PRIDE-19 def. Wallid Ismail
ABOUT PRIDE FC: Originating
in Japan, Pride Fighting Championships combine the most highly
skilled MMA competitions with a 21st Century entertainment philosophy
to create the next generation in cutting edge sports entertainment.
Pride competitions include athletes from across the globe, including
the United States, Japan, Brazil, Holland, and many other countries.
Pride allows techniques from a myriad of martial arts and combat
sports, solidifying its place as an authentic and unique fighting
style that is built on tension and excitement, appealing to the
growing audience of 21st Century entertainment fans.
Source: Event Promoter
Vitor
Belfort - UFC Bound!
This weekend's UFC is right around the corner, and Brazilian
Vitor Belfort is training in Las Vegas for the fight against
Chuck Lidell. Vitor left Rio de Janeiro looking as focused as
I have ever seen him. Vitor's critics say that Belfort's weak
point is his mind, but this time he seems to be very clear headed.
Vitor left with his
team composed of Paulo Caruso (conditioning trainer), Paulo Nikolai
(Muay Thai trainer) and Darrel Gholar, the American wrestling
wizard. They all verified that Vitor is in a great shape and
that nobody should miss this fight!
The fight is coming,
only 3 days left......
Source: ADCC/Marcello Tetel
Bas
Rutten Wrestles in Japan!
Ken Shamrock isn't the only
MMA competitor who's making a go in pro wrestling. It seems more
'fighters' are starting to look towards pro wrestling.
Bas Rutten, who has a strong
following in Japan and definite star 'charisma', has apparently
joined New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan's largest pro wrestling
organization).
In his debut, Bas 'wrestled'
on June 5 and scored a choke submission. The match ended with
Rutten sustaining a pretty nasty eye injury (accidental eye gouge
tore some skin off the side of the eyelid).
The NJPW show on June 7, 2002
at Budokan Hall Bas Rutten had his second pro wrestling match
in Japan. Rutten scored a 'knockout' victory over Masayuji Naruse
in 5:27 with a kick to the head. Later in the show Rutten congratulated
champion Yuji Nagata after a title defense. Bas rubbed the belt,
like he admired it, and Naruse 'took offense' to his actions
and a mob had to hit the ring to pull them apart.
Rutten will face Naruse for
the title on July 20, 2002. Not a bad gig considering Bas hasn't
been in pro wrestling long. New Japan is the company that signs
Don Frye's checks (a six-figure salary for a small amount of
bookings).
Source: Fightworld
6/19/02
Quote
of the Day
"What
would you do if you knew that you could not fail?"
Robert Schuller, 1926-, American Minister (Crystal Cathedral),
Author, Social Leader
UFC
Pre Fight Interview: NICK SERRA
NICK
SERRA, is not the Terror, but is still a nightmare on the Mat.
Nick, the younger brother of Matt Serra, is an excellent fighter
in his on right. Matt has amassed an amazing MMA and grappling
record that rivals anyone in the sport. His brother's accomplishments
have led the way for Nick to fight in the UFC and he is proud
of the Serra heritage. Do not try to compare his game to Matt's.
He has his own style that evolved out of the same background
as his brothers', Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Nick will enter the
Octagon for the first time on June 22, against Benji Radach who
is 11-0-0 from Olympia, Wash. This is what Nick had to say about
his upcoming fight.
ADCC:
Nick, how's everything going? Nick: Good, laid off pizza and
pasta for three weeks. I have fully recovered from my car wreck,
it knocked me out for about a year.
ADCC:
Tell us a little bit about your fighting background? Nick: We
both got into it at same time. Our father trained us in Kung
Fu and fighting when we were little. On the street, in school
and everywhere, we liked to fight. My father knows all the good
places to train. He's the one who got us into BJJ. We both started
at the same time with Renzo. We figured it is better to be the
guys choking instead of the ones choked. I am the second American
Blackbelt, of course matt being the first.
ADCC:
What is your training like right now? Nick: It is rough! I am
training everyday. In the morning a couple hours and night couple
of hours. I am sparring a couple of times a week, Boxing. My
boxing skills are well taken care of My stand up instructor is
Ray Longo and of course, I train with Renzo twice a week.
ADCC:
Who is older, you or Matt? Nick: Matt is four years older, I'm
24 and he is 28.
ADCC:
How does your style compare to Matt's... Nick: It is a little
different, still very aggressive but a different style of BJJ.
I go for different kinds of moves. Our body builds are different.
We flow through the moves differently.
ADCC:
Has Matt's fighting experience helped you in preparing for this
fight? Nick: O yeah, Matt shows me the tricks. He has been the
more active brother.
ADCC:
Do you feel that Matt's career has overshadowed yours as of late?
Nick: No, we both celebrate the same way, with pizza in hand.
I love my brother and am proud of him and his accomplishments.
ADCC:
Has Renzo been helping you train? He is getting ready to fight
also? Nick: Yeah, twice a week. He helps me train the most. I
am one of his sparring partners.
ADCC:
What is your ring experience? Nick: I am 5-0 in no rules. All
of them were tough matches.
ADCC:
When was your last fight? Nick: My last fight was at the Vanderbilt.
I put the dude to sleep with my legs. I kicked him off of me
and he woke up and took a swing at me. Matt jumped into the ring
and there was a riot in the ring. The ring even collapsed. The
crowd was fighting! It was wild.
ADCC:
This fight is not on PPV, but might be on FOX, is that a bigger
incentive to fight well? Nick: yeah, I am in it for the battle.
ADCC:
If Matt is the Terror, what are you? Nick: I don't know, yet.
No Nickname yet!
ADCC:
What do you know about your opponent? Nick: 1-0 in UFC and real
good wrestler and boxer. He has really fast hands.
ADCC:
How does your style meet up against his? Nick: We gotta wait
and see. We will both be aggressive.
ADCC:
Thanks for your time, and good luck. Nick: Take care, Frank.
Source:
ADCC/TAPUOUT247@aol.com
Viloria wins WBC
title Waipahu's Brian Viloria lands a solid shot against Francisco
Soto during a nationally televised World Boxing Council Youth
flyweight championship bout in Del Mar, Calif. Viloria, 21, won
the title open to fighters 23 and younger.
Lenny Ignelzi • The Associated Press
Associated Press
DEL MAR, Calif. — Waipahu's Brian Viloria
stopped Francisco Soto with a left hook in the fifth round yesterday
to win the World Boxing Council Youth World flyweight title.
“I knew I was ready for this and the power was there,”
said a happy Brian Viloria.
Lenny Ignelzi • The Associated Press
Youth titles are open to fighters ages 23 and younger.
Viloria, 21, a former world amateur champion and
2000 Olympian, dominated the bout with powerful hooks to the
head and body. Soto hit the canvas in the second and third rounds
before succumbing in the fifth.
"I knew I was ready for this and the power
was there," Viloria said. "I just had to wait and land
that really good punch. I tried to stay in there with him and
he was in there with me. Mexican guys are always tough."
It was the sixth knockout for Viloria (8-0). Soto's
record is 13-6.
The referee stopped the scheduled 10-round bout
at 1:18 in the fifth, seconds after Soto staggered to feet.
"I didn't want to rush myself and get careless,"
Viloria said. "The fight didn't seem like it lasted five
rounds. Soto was really stubborn."
It was just the second time Viloria has gone more
than four rounds. In his previous fight last month in Hawai'i,
Viloria knocked out Sandro Oviedo in 38 seconds.
Viloria said he should be ready for a major title
shot in about a year.
"I'm not in a rush," he said. "I'm
just taking things one fight at a time. I'm preparing myself
for each fight. Whatever my management tells me, or when they
think I'm ready. I'll be ready."
Source: Honolulu Advertiser
KEN SHAMROCK SIGNS
UFC DEAL!
Nationally syndicated sports columnist Alex Marvez (South Florida
Sun-Sentinel) recently did an interview with Ken Shamrock just
three days ago and broke major news.
Shamrock made the statement that he had signed
a three-fight deal with UFC and will face Tito Ortiz in September
for the 205 lbs LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT championship.
Shamrock is taking the fight serious and turned
down a six-figure guarantee with the WWF to get three more fights
in. The 'World's Most Dangerous Man' will honor his three-fight
deal and retire from MMA to a career in pro wrestling.
As it stands right now, SHAMROCK VS. ORTIZ is getting
much closer to being a reality for September!
The new 'pro wrestling' group headed up by pro
wrestlers Jerry and Jeff Jarrett will run weekly Pay-Per-View
events on cable and satellite systems throughout North America.
The first taping is this Wednesday from Huntsville, AL (check
local listings). It is reported that Shamorck will appear on
these pro wrestling shows for now.
Ken Shamrock has done several interviews in the
past couple of weeks regarding his fighting career as well.
Ken Shamrock will debut on PPV for Jarret's pro
wrestling group this week for the NWA TNA this week or next.
Source: ADCC
Mixed Martial Arts
Media Top 10
As of June 11, 2002
Heavyweights - 205 lbs. and up (93 kg and up)
Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira 159
Josh Barnett 142
Heath Herring 120
Randy Couture 114
Pedro Rizzo 85
Mark Coleman 79
Ricco Rodriguez 64
Igor Vovchanchyn 51
Mario Sperry 15
Semmy Schilt 8
Matt Hughes 153
Anderson Silva 141
Carlos Newton 137
Hayato Sakurai 109
Frank Trigg 88
Tetsuji Kato 61
Gil Castillo 54
Sean Sherk 48
Shonie Carter 34
Nathan Marquardt 16
Jens Pulver 160
BJ Penn 142
Takanori Gomi 118
Caol Uno 115
Din Thomas 93
Dokonjonosuke Mishima 78
Rumina Sato 73
Ryan Bow 39
Matt Serra 25
Fabiano Iha 11
Ricardo 'Big Dog' Almeida has been absent from
competition since his fight in UFC35 but he hasn't been absent
from the game. This interview took place the afternoon of Mass
Destruction VIII where Almeida was cornering for his protégés
Josh Madama and Andy Ruggerio.
KM: So what happened to the hand? RA: I broke my
hand sparring. Right here, I broke this bone. I had to (have)
this titanium plate so I'm out until at least the end of July.
Until the end of July I can't hit anything.
KM: How did that happen? RA: I just threw a left
hook on top of the guy's head and it broke right here. (Indicates
side of hand)
KM: So you're here supporting the Renzo fighters?
RA: Yeah, I have like two guys fighting and I think Shannon is
fighting too. (Note: Shannon Logan fights out of the main Renzo
academy. Her missing blood work caused her fight to be canceled.)
Renzo is leaving for Japan tomorrow so he won't be able to come
and I'm leaving Friday because my wife's pregnant. That's what
is going on right now.
KM: I heard you're a newlywed or a couple months
now. Congratulations. So you're turning into a family man. RA:
Yeah.
KM: You have your own academy? RA: Yeah, I have
my own place in South Jersey.
KM: How's that going? RA: Going great. I have a
lot of good guys. Actually last week we had four guys compete
in the Kimono Combat. All the guys that were there they all won
except one guy who took 3rd place.
KM: I don't think you've fought since UFC35. What
were your thoughts on that fight? RA: It was a tough fight. I
thought I fought well although the result wasn't what I was expecting
I thought it was a good fight. It was more the way I played my
strategy than anything. I just went out like crazy trying to
finish the guy, finish the guy, finish the guy. In the last one
we saw how flexible he is. If I knew how good he was at the submission
escapes definitely if I had some better tapes on him it would
have been a different fight but no excuses. That day he was better
than me. He was able to get me and I wasn't able to get him.
It was a good fight and it gave me a lot of experience. I'll
be a lot better fighter next time.
KM: Can we expect to see you back in the UFC or
Pride in the summer? RA: Definitely before the end of the summer
you guys are going to see me fight.
KM: Have UFC or Pride shown interest or… RA:
Japan. Probably Japan.
KM: But no word yet? RA: No word yet.
KM: You have to tell ADCC first so we can get the
word out. RA: I'll tell you guys first. I'll probably have something
more definite when I come back from Japan next week.
KM: You're still in Team Renzo. As far as the Team
Renzo domination of the grappling tournaments it seems like there's
no stopping the 10 academies under Team Renzo. RA: It just shows
that jiu-jitsu just like any other sport has the big schools
that have the tradition. They really learn from what I believe
are the true sources of the sport. I think jiu-jitsu most likely
if you have a good school you can trace it back to Brazil and
to Rio de Janeiro. That's where it came from. I just think that
Renzo's school here in the US and just like the biggest schools
in Brazil, even the Machado schools in California, they are the
schools that have the most technical guys and they have the better
teachers and that's showing in the competitions. What I think
is great especially here in the East Coast they have a lot of
grappling tournaments that allow people from other martial arts
or wrestlers to compete and eventually they'll only bring the
level up.
Source: ADCC
Maxfighting's Vitor
Belfort vs Chuck Liddell Predictions
MaxPicks for Liddell vs. Belfort - June 22, 2002
Bruce Buffer -- Chuck Liddell - 3 RD. Decision
(Chuck will use leg kicks immediately to fend off Vitor's punches
and take downs until he gets his distance working, in order to
land the big counter punch. Chuck will want to knock him out
and if this happens, it will be in the second round. Vitor will
get frustrated exchanging punches and will hope to get Chuck
on the ground, which will not happen due to his sprawl technique.
Hopefully the fight will be full of action and if Chuck doesn't
knock him out, it will be Chuck by DECISION after 3 rounds.)
Thomas Gerbasi -- Belfort by controversial decision
Josh Gross -- Liddell by split decision
(This fight should have taken place in May for the interim UFC
light heavyweight title, but neither of those things happened
and we're left with a fight that will effectively knock off one
opponent for champ Tito Ortiz. So, what will happen? Belfort
will come to fight, and he'll be successful early. But Liddell
will weather the storm and start to impose his will on Belfort
in round two. Unable to KO, or take down Liddell without gassing
out, Belfort will become frustrated and start to slow -- maybe
even back peddle. Belfort's solid chin will be his only saving
grace, and he'll lose a split decision.)
Joe Hall -- Liddell by decision
(Vitor Belfort has a wealth of potential: speed and power standing,
sufficient takedowns, and a solid ground game. His career has
been an especially inconsistent endeavor, however, as he has
popped in and out of the sport and his striking has seemingly
disappeared. Chuck Liddell, on the other hand, is a seasoned
veteran who has actively fought top competition since entering
MMA. His proven ability to focus on the sport and matches at
hand will be a psychological advantage, if nothing else. To win,
Belfort must be mentally primed, and he must employ his entire
repertoire. It's possible, but I just don't see him suddenly
pulling everything full circle. Even if Belfort resurrects his
quick and heavy standup, I think Liddell will counter accordingly.
"The Iceman" is too smart to stand in front of Belfort's
barrage; he will move around the Octagon and chip away with kicks.
I feel Belfort's best chance is to take down Liddell, which I
believe he can do, and see what opens up on the ground. However,
each time Liddell is put on the mat, I think he will quickly
work back to his feet before Belfort scores any significant offense.
In the end, 15 minutes will be too little time for a finish,
and Liddell will win a close decision after landing more on the
feet.)
Johnny Mendoza -- Chuck Liddell wins by Ref Stoppage
in Round 3
(I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that Chuck will
do a repeat of what occurred in Couture vs. Belfort. Belfort
will try for some straight punches which he will not be able
to land with Chuck. I don't believe Belfort will do that for
long and will quickly try to take Chuck down. Chuck will be able
to avoid Belfort's attacks until he becomes tired and frustrated.
By round 3, I predict that Chuck will have worn Belfort down
enough to mount a nice attack, which will cause the ref to stop
the fight.)
Jason Probst -- Belfort by decision
(Vitor's striking ability neutralizes Liddell's standup...Vitor
eventually goes to the ground, where his experience fighting
bigger men gives him the advantage. He pounds his way to a decision
win.)
Jake Rossen -- Liddell by decision
(I don't see how Liddell will lose this fight. Just look at the
last twelve months for both men. The entire time that Belfort
has remained inactive, content to frolic on Brazilian TV, Liddell
has kept busy by defeating Kevin Randleman, Guy Mezger, Murilo
Bustamante, and Amar Suloev. One can point to an amazing year
for Chuck, whereas you have to go back to 1998 to dig up an impressive
Belfort performance, his KO victory over Silva. I feel this fight
has parallels to the Tyson/Lewis bout. Belfort's name can be
marketed from his performances in years past, whereas the true
workhorse in Liddell gets overlooked because he's not overly
flashy. In the end, the fighter who has remained active against
top competition will break down the marquee star who hasn't.
Sound familiar? As in the Tyson bout, it would be great to see
Belfort come out with both guns blazing. But reality and logic
dictates that Liddell will ride out a decision, unless Belfort
really pushes him. In that case, it could be a KO victory for
The Iceman.)
Source: Maxfighting.com
6/18/02
Quote
of the Day
"The
greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved
- loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves."
Victor Hugo, 1802-1885, French Poet, Dramatist, Novelist
PRIDE
RUMOR: Steibling To Take on Silva?
With
the late injury to BTT's Paulo Filho (suffered a torn ligament
to his knee in his last traiing session prior to leaving for
PRIDE), PRIDE is left looking for a matchup for Chute Boxe's
Anderson Silva. Word coming from the USA is that PRIDE has asked
the 'Brazilian Killa' Alex Steibling to return on short notice
and fight Anderson.
With
PRIDE's event less than a week away (it is scheduled for June
23rd, 2002 at the Saitama Super Arena), PRIDE may also be exploring
options to fill this spot with a Japanese fighter. PRIDE
RUMOR: Paulo Filho Out!
Today bad news came from the Brazilian Top Team camp: it appears
that their young talent, Paulo Filho, who was to fight Anderson
Silva in the next Pride (scheduled for June 23rd), lamentably
injured his left knee in his last training session prior to the
battle. Judging from Filho's last competition two weeks back,
when he beat Leopoldo Serão in the Submission event 2nd
Copa Stone, we can say he was more than ready for this fight.
This match was expected to be a battle, continuing the new 'professional
rivalry' between BTT and Chute Boxe. No replacement is clear
at this time.
Source:
ADCC
Paulo
Filho in and then out of Pride
Paulo Filho
Out of Pride 21
By Eduardo Alonso
Paulo Filho
has been looking forward to his PRIDE debut, unfortunately his
entry to Japan's premier MMA event will have to be temporarily
put on hold. The Brazilian Top Team fighter injured his knee
during his last training session before leaving to Japan. Paulo
says that he will take some time to heal and promises to be back
in training in 3 weeks. He will most likely make his PRIDE debut
as soon as he is recovered.
Heating up for PRIDE 21: Paulo Filho Finally Getting his Chance!
Coming
from the Brazilian Top Team and with wins over the likes of Yuki
Kondo and Ikuhisa Minowa, Paulo Filho finally comes to PRIDE
with some very good credentials, despite being only 23 years
old. With very explosive takedowns and a dominant "Ground
and Pound" game, Filho has also been training a lot of standing
up fighting to improve his style and mark his name among PRIDE's
top competitors. Paulao, like he is known by his teammates, knows
the meaning of this opportunity for his career, and between him
and his goal to establish himself in PRIDE's Middleweight division
is non-other than Chute Boxe rising start Anderson Silva. The
Brazilian Top Team member knows how dangerous Anderson can be,
and if you add to the mix the currently well-commented Chute
Boxe vs. Brazilian Top Team rivalry, you won't have to wonder
a lot why many are considering this the best match on the PRIDE
21 card! On a quick conversation just two days before leaving
for Japan, Paulo Filho shared with FCF his views on this fight
and much more. Keep checking our news page to see what Anderson
Silva has to say about the fight in the next couple of days,
as FCF looks to heat us all up for PRIDE 21!
FCF:
You have been standing out for a long time, but only now you
finally got your shot at PRIDE. Were you anxious for this chance?
PF: PRIDE is a mega-event, and it's the biggest NHB event in
the world in my opinion, so I believe it's every fighter's dream
to participate at a PRIDE event, fighting with the stars of the
event. This opportunity appeared and I have to confess that I'm
enjoying it a lot, and I'll do everything I can to stay in the
event, winning, and become one of PRIDE's great names as well.
FCF:
Coming from the Brazilian Top Team, you get to PRIDE with some
great credentials. Besides that, you already beat some top Japanese
fighters, like Ikuhisa Minowa and Yuki Kondo. How do you think
the Japanese public is going to react towards you?
PF: I'm already well known in Japan because I fought against
some famous fighters from Japan, and I think that depending on
my next fight things can improve or get worst for me there! (Laughs)
Every time I fought in Japan, even beating Japanese fighters,
I always got a good reception from the public, always talked
to everybody, took pictures with the fans and stuff like that.
So I think that my relation with the Japanese public is good,
we don't have any problems, besides the Brazilian Top Team is
very liked there, as is the Chute Boxe team too! The people in
Japan are fans of the Chute Boxe team, so I think the public
won't take sides on this fight and the result of the fight will
be more important.
FCF:
You have been considered by the NHB press one of the best in
your weight division for a considerable amount of time. Do you
think about moving up in weight a bit to pursuit the Middleweight
title in PRIDE?
PF: My regular weight is 90 kg! And my division goes till 93kg!
FCF:
But you used to fight with less than 90kg...
PF: Yeah, I already fought at 85kg. This was the lightest weight
I manage to fight under. But it was tough! My ideal weight is
around 89 or 90kg. I'll be weighting 90kg for this fight!
FCF:
Since you're weighing 90kg, and I know it's a bit too early to
say, but how are you going to handle a title pursuit in PRIDE,
with your friends Ricardo Arona and Rogerio Nogueira also fighting
in the same division?
PF: Ricardo is a very good friend of mine, but we're professionals.
I would never fight him, he is a close friend, but I think we
should handle it in the best possible way. But I don't have any
intentions to fight him, Rogerio, anyone from the Brazilian Top
Team or even anyone from Jiu Jitsu for that matter. I don't have
this sort of problems. We will sit and talk, and if the opportunity
appears the title will stay with the one who deserves it more!
Apart from any belts, I think this is a personal issue and I
have character, so I won't ever hinder my friends in any situations
like this.
FCF:
By the way, is there anyone in special you would like to face
in the future?
PF: I have to tell you that I respect a lot the Chute Boxe team,
they are all great professionals and great athletes, but I think
they could be a bit more humble. I think that they became, with
time and due to all the wins, a bit arrogant. So I think that
facing any fighter from the Chute Boxe team fighter is a great
challenge and a great incentive for me. No matter who it is,
like Vanderlei Silva, Ninja or even Anderson Silva for instance.
Whatever comes my way I think it's great.
FCF:
What about a fight against Sakuraba? You two are close in weight,
and he beat a lot of Jiu Jitsu fighters in the past. Would you
like to face him?
PF: Without a doubt! I respect Sakuraba a lot! He is the best
Japanese fighter in my opinion, and he is a very courageous guy,
very respected! He would be a very tough fight for any fighter,
and despite the fact that I'm explosive or strong, I believe
it would be a great fight! Not only against me, but against any
top level fighter, because Sakuraba is among the very best in
the game! So it would be a great honor for me to face him!
FCF:
At PRIDE 21 you are going to face Anderson Silva, from the Chute
Boxe team. What do you think about Anderson as a fighter?
PF: He is a good person as far as I know. People say he is not
an arrogant guy like Vanderlei or Pele. People say good things
about him, like he is a very tranquil guy and stuff like that.
I already watched some of his fights, he even fought Juan Carneiro,
and I helped Juan in his preparation for that fight. We're always
following the work of those who are doing well, and I think he
is an excellent opponent. I don't know how much he is weighing,
because he is reported to be gaining some weight to fight at
the 90kg division. I respect him as an opponent and I wish him
good luck, because we're on the same boat! Fighting to earn our
money, and pay our bills. I think that every guy who steps in
an NHB ring to fight deserves respect.
FCF:
Did his fight at the last MECA, against Brazilian Top Team member
Juan Carneiro, served as an example for your preparation?
PF: A lot! Juan was surprised by Anderson's jabs, and he was
surprised with a position on the ground as well. So I'm also
preparing based on the things I could see on his fight against
Juan. Besides all the things I already knew about Anderson's
game, I'm also preparing for those things he managed to do in
his fight against Juan. Everything serves as a learning base,
so I'm using everything! From Anderson's previous fights, to
his fight against Juan, and I'm preparing my fight strategy based
on all of that.
FCF:
So you're a fighter that likes to have a strategy planned before
the fight?
PF: Nowadays there's no such thing as a fighter stepping inside
the ring to see what will happen during the fight. With the professional
level the game is reaching, and even the monetary level the game
is reaching, I think no one can enter a fight with that old mentality
"It doesn't matter! I'm a brawler and I'm going to brawl!
Let's see what happens!" I believe nowadays everybody knows
something, everybody knows the ground game, everybody knows how
to fight standing and everybody knows the takedowns. So, the
better you know your opponent's game, the bigger are your chances
to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
FCF:
The fact that he is a Chute Boxe fighter, and all that rivalry
between the teams talk, motivates you even more for this fight?
PF: I still wasn't able to get this rivalry thing to a personal
level. I'm an athlete that already competes for several years.
I competed a lot in Judo when I was a kid. I also competed a
lot in Jiu Jitsu, as a matter of fact I train in Judo since I
was 5 years old, so I'm already well used to competition! Therefore
I don't use to let any personal issues come in to play. What
motivates me is that they have a very strong team, and they are
well-respected athletes! It's always good to fight against people
that if you win you get even more respected. This is the only
thing that motivates me more for this fight! The fact that he
has a very high technical level, the fact that he belongs to
a very strong team and that he is very respected. They're team
is showing with their results that they're the best team in the
world right now, and that's what motivates me.
FCF:
Anderson has a very technical Muay Thai, and you have been training
a lot of Muay Thai lately with Luis. Can we also expect some
surprises standing up in this fight?
PF: It's like I told you, he knows some ground game and I know
some stand up fighting as well now. People think that because
you're a Jiu Jitsu fighter you don't know how to fight standing
up, and it's not the case! I'm training a lot of Muay Thai with
Artur Mariano, who is a Luis Alves student! He is a great guy
and has been showing a lot of things for me! He is a very tough
guy and even beat Vanderlei Silva once. He has been helping me
a lot, and he's preparing me very well on the technical part
of stand up fighting. So I think that if I make a mistake on
the ground, or if he makes a mistake standing up some surprises
can happen!
FCF:
You are a very explosive fighter, with a very strong ground game.
Even though it's very tough to imagine what is going to happen
in a fight, how do you believe your styles will clash and this
fight is going to unfold?
PF: Well, since I'm a ground fighter, my strategy, not only mine
but any ground fighter's strategy, is to close the distance and
do my Jiu Jitsu game. I happen to like to strike a lot in the
ground. There are some fighters, like Murilo Bustamante or Minotauro,
who likes to get the positions and lock some submissions on the
ground. I consider myself a bit more aggressive. I like to strike
from any place! From the mount, from inside the guard, or from
the half-guard. I like to strike a lot! So I think my strategy
would be like this, close the distance, to avoid his jabs and
strikes, manage to take him down and from there on impose my
game. It doesn't matter where I will land, on the guard, half-guard,
or mounted. I will want to strike! This is my game. And if in
the middle of all those strikes I can get an arm, or a neck or
anything like it, I'll go for it! I'm prepared to fight for an
hour if needed! It's a tough fight and I know I won't have an
easy time there. I'm sure it will be one of the toughest fights
of my life; even counting the ones I'll do in the future!
FCF:
How was your preparation for this fight?
PF: This fight came in a bit suddenly! It was a fight that I
wasn't really expecting. I was training very hard, very focused,
but I wasn't expecting to fight in this PRIDE, I thought I would
fight in the next one. Because of that I varied my training a
lot. I didn't do any specific training to face Anderson. I was
training a lot of things. I was training Muay Thai, I was training
ground game, I was training wrestling, doing a lot of things.
Each weekday I tried to do something different. I was doing my
physical preparation every day, and was doing lots of different
things in terms of technical training. On Monday I was doing
Boxing, on Tuesday I was doing wrestling, on Wednesday I was
doing Jiu Jitsu, and from then on. When I found out I was going
to fight Anderson, I started to do some specific training. In
the last ten days or so I was able to do some more specific preparation
for Anderson Silva. But all that training I did previously, doing
all those things, improved me a lot as a fighter. I ended up
becoming more versatile.
FCF:
Was it tough to prepare without knowing for sure whether you
were going to fight or not?
PF: Without a doubt! But since PRIDE is the best event in the
world, and the one who pays the fighters the most, with the best
fighters in the world, I believe it may be a bit complicated
for them to schedule the fights in advance. I also think that
when you decide to become a NHB fighter, you can't get that worried
with who you're going to face. As an NHB fighter, and since I
like NHB a lot, I already know the aspects of every top fighter
in my division's game. I'm very interested in the game, so I
already know how Vanderlei fights, how Anderson fights, how Sakuraba
fights. I already know most aspect of their games! So I don't
need that much time to adapt. Of course the specific part of
the preparation is very important, but if things needs to be
that way, I don't see any problems! Because it goes both ways!
This happens to me but it also happens to him.
FCF:
What are your plans for after this fight in PRIDE 21?
PF: I expect to stay in PRIDE and show the world what I'm capable
of doing. I expect them to put me against the best in the game,
because a fighter's career is relatively short, so winning or
losing I'm looking to be respected in the future for what I done,
facing the toughest fighters. So I expect to stay in the event,
facing the best and showcasing my skills to the world.
FCF:
Any final message for your fans?
PF: I hope that they'll keep following NHB, because here in Brazil
people give a lot of value to Soccer, and I would like to see
people paying more attention to the combat sports, because Brazil
is always producing great athletes and in my opinion is the best
place in the world when it comes to fighting. I would like people
to give the fighters their props more often, because it's a very
tough life! What a Soccer player makes here in one month we don't
make in a year, and our training routine is very tough, we have
to give up on a lot of things in life in order to be a fighter.
So it would be good if some companies, and even the fans could
support the fighters, because fighters in general have a very
tough life, and we are always making a lot of efforts to carry
our country's name abroad. I hope people will give it more value,
despite the results a fighter achieves.
FCF:
Good luck and thanks a lot!
PF: Thanks a lot!
Source: FCF
WFA
Lineup Changes
LAS VEGAS - The World Fighting Alliance is proud to announce
the addition of Lion's Den fighter Joe Hurley to its WFA Championships:
Level 2 roster.
Joe Hurley enters the WFA cage
with a record of 11-1. Touted as one of the sport’s most
promising lightweights, Hurley has never shied away from a challenge,
especially from the heavier opponents he has taken on. A fan
favorite for his aggressive stand-up power, expect this fiery
fighter to let it all hang out now that he will be taking on
an opponent his own size. Hurley will go toe-to-toe with Brazilian
jiu-jitsu world champion Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. With
WFA’s blessing, Yves Edwards, Shaolin’s original opponent,
has chosen to appear on a later WFA card this year.
The WFA Championships: Level
2 Playas…
WFA Middleweight Title Bout
Jermaine Andre vs Joey Villasenor
Kimo Leopoldo vs Tim Lajcik
Frank Trigg vs Shonie Carter
Valentijn Overeem vs Aaron Brink
Marvin Eastman vs Paul Cahoon
Vitor Ribeiro vs Joe Hurley
Tiki Ghosen vs Kit Cope
Tickets are now on sale and
can be purchased through the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's box
office (702-693-5000) and through all Ticketmaster locations
(www.ticketmaster.com).
Ticket prices range from $35 to $200, with VIP 5-Seat table seating
for $1000. Be on the lookout for ticket breakdown and seating
chart information in the coming days.
Source: Sherdog
UFC
Rumor: Josh Thomson out of UFC!
Yves Edwards to replace him...
Yves
Edwards is rumored to be replacing Josh Thompson in the UFC event
scheduled for June 22nd (this weekend). Josh reportedly was injured
in training. A tough break for him. Yves, who is now out of the
next WFA will be facing Joao Pierini. Joe Hurley will be replacing
Yves in the WFA lineup and will be fighting Vitor 'Shaolin' Ribeiro.
Source: ADCC
Don
Frye's Last Fight?
Frye: 'This May be It'
By Joe Hall
Don
Frye's name was already etched in the history books of mixed
martial arts. He had left his mark and moved on to the wild world
of professional wrestling. As a "heel" (bad guy), he
was making good, steady money but was also being tugged in a
different direction.
After
a nearly five-year absence from MMA, he finally relented to his
wrenching desire: He left professional wrestling and returned
to real fighting. The motivation behind his comeback was clear.
"The
driving force was to fight [Mark] Coleman," Frye said. "I'm
a resentful bastard. He beat me. I wanted to try to avenge my
loss for my own ego, but I also wanted to gather up some money
for my family so that I could secure a good future for them."
After three successful return bouts, Frye's second shot at "The
Hammer" was set for Pride 21. Just last week, however, Coleman
suffered a devastating injury, and the long awaited rematch fell
through. Now, it is unclear if the fight will ever happen, and
Frye is contemplating his future in the sport.
Frye's
return started roughly at Pride 16. Facing frequent rule breaker
Gilbert Yvel, Frye's performance was a far cry from his dominant
days in the UFC. He was rocked on the feet by Yvel's superior
standup and began to hobble shortly into the bout with an injury.
The disappointing match worsened when Yvel illegally grabbed
the ropes to prevent Frye from taking him down. Yvel later resorted
to eye gouging and was eventually disqualified for his despicable
tactics. Although he won, Frye was unsatisfied.
His
next fight was different -- a step toward "The Predator"
of old. Facing kickboxer Cyril Abidi at Inoki Bom-ba-ye 2001,
Frye convincingly finished his foe with a rear naked choke. Even
though Abidi had little knowledge on the ground, it was a quality
win for Frye, who was readying himself for a showdown against
Ken Shamrock.
During
his absence from MMA, Frye developed a bitter rivalry with the
fellow UFC legend. He consistently criticized Shamrock and all
but begged him for a meeting in the ring. Frye's critical remarks
were likely veiled attempts to lure Shamrock into a fight. When
that finally happened at Pride 19, Frye won the classic 20-minute
battle between the two venerable combatants.
After
such a courageous performance by both men, Frye hopes the bad
blood has ended. "We fought each other for 20 minutes,"
Frye said. "He's got my respect; that's for damn sure."
"I
never really expected Ken to step up like he did," Frye
continued. "It really impressed the hell out of me. What
he did, how he fought, his strength -- he's a lot stronger than
what I anticipated; he's a lot tougher. I hit him with a bunch
of shots that anybody else, they would have caved their ribs
in. He took about forty of them suckers. I looked at him after
each round; it didn't look like he was going to get up, but he
did."
Frye
had his own astonishing displays of heart. When trapped in a
series of heel hooks and lower body submission attempts by Shamrock,
Frye refused to tap. For most men, to continue would not have
been a choice; to quit would have been instinctual for those
who felt the snap and heard the tearing that was Frye's ankles
and knees. "I had no reason to tap," he said. "Oh,
it hurt. Hell yeah. He gave me a hairline fracture in my right
ankle, and sprained my left ankle, and a small tear in the meniscus
in my left knee. But it wasn't that bad. Injuries heal, pride
doesn't."
Even
though his fight against Shamrock was monumental, Frye feels
stepping into the ring with Coleman for a second time would "most
definitely" outdo it. "They're both tough as nails,"
said Frye of Coleman and Shamrock. "I just think that Coleman
and I are more equally comparable."
The
epic bout may never happen, though. It was scheduled for Pride
21, but a freak training accident rendered Coleman temporarily
paralyzed, and the match was abruptly cancelled. Frye's agent
was the first to inform him of the calamity. "[He] called
me up and the first thing he said was Mark Coleman broke his
neck," said Frye, who learned later that Coleman had injured
his neck but it was not broken. "It really scared me. I
felt like it was my fault because I felt like I was pressuring
him into this fight. I forced Pride to cancel his previous fight
[so he could] fight me. This was going to be his last match,
and he was scheduled to have it against Semmy Schilt in the Pride
before. Naturally, I felt like it was my fault."
Not
only did he feel guilty, Frye knew the rematch that had gnawed
him away from professional wrestling had just slipped through
his hands. Training has suffered since, as Frye's desire quickly
drained following Coleman's withdrawal. "It's dropped off
really bad," he admitted of his preparation. "It really
broke my heart that Coleman got hurt. I was more terrified for
Mark than I was disappointed. Once I found out he was all right,
it turned to extreme disappointment. Mark's a great champion.
I think he's the most decorated fighter in mixed martial arts.
I was really looking forward to competing against him."
The
process to find a replacement began immediately; however, Frye
had no input in the matter. "Pride runs the show; they're
in control of every situation," he told MaxFighting. "It's
my responsibility to train and show up ready to fight whoever
they throw in front of me. It doesn't matter who the hell they
give me, you got to fight them all anyways."
Numerous
names were mentioned as possibilities, including Heath Herring
and Kevin Randleman, before Pride settled on Yoshihiro Takayama.
Although he is a significant draw in Japan because of his professional
wrestling background, Takayama is winless in Pride. The Japanese
heavyweight certainly is not Mark Coleman either, but Frye contends
the task at hand will not be easy. "He's six-foot-six, 270
pounds," Frye said. "He's as strong as a horse. Anybody
who steps in the ring is dangerous. He's knowledgeable about
submissions and strikes and he takes a good punch."
"It
should be an exciting fight," Frye said. He then paused
briefly before continuing, "It would be a good finish to
my career, if that's what happens."
Frye's
ambition to avenge his only loss has not only enveloped him,
it has also affected other aspects of his life. "I got problems
at home, and the fight game itself is the main reason I'm having
problems at home," he said. "I'm trying to figure out
what my future is going to be."
For
the first time in years, Frye sounds as though he may finally
be ready to let go of his single defeat. "This may be it,"
he reiterated of his upcoming fight at Pride 21. "If losing
to Coleman is my only loss, so be it. He's a great champion.
He did beat me. He deserved it, and there's nothing to be ashamed
of by losing to Mark Coleman."
Something
greater than revenge seems to be looming over the delicate decision
of a prolonged fight career. Growing up, Frye wanted to be many
things. "I wanted to be a fireman; I did that," he
said. "I wanted to be a cowboy; I did that. I wanted to
have a world championship belt; I did that. I wanted to be a
good husband and a good father; I hope I can pull that off."
The
valiant warrior, who ruled the UFC years ago and has returned
as a serious threat to any heavyweight in the world, would not
close the door on the issue of his retirement, however. "I'm
lucky enough, blessed by God, to pull another one out of my hat,"
Frye said. "There's always one more."
Source: Maxfighting
6/17/02
Quote
of the Day
"Live
your beliefs and you can turn the world around."
Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862, American Essayist, Poet, Naturalist
Warriors
Quest 6 Matched Added
Warriors
Quest 6: "Best of the Best"
Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
August 3, 2002
Mark
Mareno (Bulls Pen)
Warriors Quest #3 Ranked
Vs.
Kaleo Padilla (Team Westbrook)
Hawaii Golden Gloves Champion
This
is a match between two Hawaii Golden Glove Champions who are
trying to make some waves in MMA. Padilla so far has been faced
with grappler type opponents. And on the other hand, Mareno had
an impressive debut in Warriors Quest 5. They both have no experience
in wrestling or grappling so it leaves them with one thing to
do...go toe-to-toe. They both are known for knocking out whoever
tries to stand up to them. Be there as the stage is set to kick
off Warriors Quest 6: "Best of the Best"
Source: Warriors Quest
BJ
Penn Interview
Kid Peligro Jiu-Jitsu News . . . B J Penn Speaks ! ! !
It seems like B J Penn has been around for a long time. He first
made a splash in 2000 when he became the first American World
BJJ Champion in his first competition as a Black Belt. But the
rumblings about his talents have been going on for longer than
that, much longer. Ever since he was a Blue Belt insiders spoke
of the Hawaiian kid that was to be the Michael Jordan of BJJ.
After winning the
Worlds, BJ turned his attention to NHB, the U.F.C. to be more
specific where he had a meteroric rise. BJ quickly defeated Joey
Gilbert in his UFC debut and followed up with stunning knock
outs of Din Thomas and Caol Uno on his way to a title match with
Champion Jens Pulver.
As he prepared to
fight the Champion, expectations were running high, it wasn't
a matter of 'if' but more of a matter of 'how' BJ was going to
beat Pulver. BJ didn't pay attention to any of the hype and prepared
himself to fight the fight of his life. And fight he did, for
5 long rounds, BJ gave everything he had against the Champion,
only to end up losing by decision with great personal disappointment.
It was back to the
drawing board for BJ. The next time he fought against newcomer
but super tough Creighton, a new and more mature BJ showed up.
We were curious to find out what was going on with Penn and contacted
him to get the Inside Scoop. Here it is ! ! !
KP: How was fighting
Jens Pulver?
BJ: I didn't like the fight. I overtrained really bad. I didn't
take a break after the Uno fight, I just trained straight through.
My training partners Tony De Souza and Charuto kept telling me
to slow down, but I didn't listen. If you watch the fight my
cardio was perfect, but my body felt weak and dead. I fought
so bad that I should have gotten finished. But I never once felt
that I was in danger or hurt.
KP: On your next fight
against Paul Creighton you seemed like a much more mature fighter.
What did you learn from that fight about yourself and about fighting
in general?
BJ: With the Paul Creighton fight, I learned how to train right.
I didn't beat my body up in the gym and if I needed rest I would
take it. I was in great shape for the Paul Creighton fight. One
thing that fight made me realize is how good I am. Although it
wasn't as exciting as the Din or Uno fight, it was one of my
favorite fights. I definitely feel more mature and relaxed in
my fights. If I always fight like that, I can't lose.
KP: Did you change
your training and preparation because of the Jens fight ?
BJ: I changed my training alot. I now realize that I was overtrained
for every fight before the Creighton fight.
KP: What is next for
you? Who would you like to fight?
BJ: I want the belt and then I want to fight Pulver and then
beat Gomi. I want to be pound for pound the greatest fighter.
KP: Who are you fighting
next?
BJ: I want the belt! I know I am automatically the next in line
for the Title. I think I should fight Gomi for the Belt and then
fight Jens. I shouldn't have to do any elimination fights for
the belt.
KP: What can we expect
from you in your next fight?
BJ: I will destroy my next opponent. No matter what round it
ends, he will be beat down. I pray that Shooto lets me fight
Gomi, but it will be hard with all the politics. I just want
to fight the best!!
I am also revamping
my website www.BJPENN.com
and I will have a lot of information up really soon. I would
also like to thank all my fans for supporting me b/c without
you this sport wouldn't be here.
KP: Thanks BJ and
much success!
BJ: Thanks Kid!
Source: ADCC/Kid Peligro
The
Return of RICKSON GRACIE?
The mystique of Rickson Gracie appears again, as he recently
donned the cover of Japan's Gong Kakutogi magazine. Word is that
HE will not return in 2002, but the possibility of a match in
2003 is left open.
After Rickson's
last appearance at Colosseum 2000, his fans have been left with
the lingering question: When will he be back?
His last fight
was against Pancrase idol Masakatsu Funaki. Although many believed
Funaki would beat Rickson, the opposite occurred. Rickson choked
the Japanese star unconscious in an action-packed fight.
Following the
fight, rumors arose that Rickson would fight again soon. However,
Rickson was to face his toughest opponent yet, when his son Rockson,
passed away in a tragic accident. Many journalists, including
this one, felt Rickson couldn't return from such a devastating
blow. It appeared to most that a 40 year old fighter with nothing
to prove couldn't find the enthusiasm to return to the ring after
such a difficult time.
But rumors began
to appear recently, as Rickson was in Japan to promote his new
photobook earlier this year. Some reported that he'd fight in
his own event against a Japanese ProWrestler named Riku Choshu*,
however that was never confirmed. The other strong possibility
was a fight in another Japanese organization known as UFO in
August. However, Rickson requires his usual six months of preparation
time, so that option seems to be out.
With mention
of the possibility of his own event, and the fact that his movie
project has been canceled, it appears clear to this reporter
that Rickson will fight again in 2003.
The question
remains: Who will he fight? Will it be Choshu, Kiyoshi Tamura,
Naoya Ogawa, Yuki Kondo, or perhaps Kazushi Sakuraba? Finally,
one has to wonder if Rickson is bound to a contract with the
last event he fought in, Colosseum.
Be patient,
he'll come back!
*Ex-New Japan
ProWrestling member, actually a Freelance fighter and a 1972
Olympic wrestler (he is 50 years old)
Source: ADCC
More
News on Japan's UFO
More word is trickling in regarding Antonio Inoki's UFO event.
Due to Antonio
Inoki's background in pro wrestling, there is an underground
buzz in Japan that the show may be a crossover show, similar
to Mr. Inoki's New Years Eve BOM-BA-YE shows.
This may not
be the case, as Mr. Inoki has shown great interest in fostering
a team of true MMA fighters. The rumors of Ogawa versus 'Minotauro'
Nogueira are just that - rumors. This match will probably not
happen, as 'Minotauro' has some business ties to the Inoki camp.
Word is that
Brazilian legend Marco Ruas is signed to fight on the August
card, in what is reportedly a 'retirement' bout for the founder
of RUAS Vale Tudo.
Monte Cox fighters
Jens Pulver and Pat Miletich are also reported to be fighting,
lending further credence to UFO being a Mixed Martial Arts show
free of worked fights.
There is also
strong word of more Brazilians to be added to the card - safe
to say the elite Brazilian fighters will not even consider works,
so look for further announcements as the card fills out.
Source: ADCC
6/16/02
Quote
of the Day
"Love
is not blind -- it sees more, not less. But because it sees more,
it is willing to see less."
Rabbi Julins Gordon
The
Rock Has Returned...Home
Blaisdell
Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
June 15, 2002
The WWE finally put
on a show here in Hawaii and it was great. I grew up watching
wrestling in its hay day, with Hulk Hogan, Sargent Slaughter,
The Iron Sheik, The Road Warriors, The Von Erich brothers, etc.
The NWA and WWF were the largest promotions and local Professional
wrestling here in Hawaii was strong with High Chief Peter Maivia,
Lars Anderson, Lord Tally Ho Bleers, Bruiser Brody, etc. We used
to go to events here at the Blaisdell and were lucky enough to
go to WWF events in Madison Square Garden and other big arenas
on the east coast.
Last night's show not only brought back some great childhood
memories, but I got to share them with a new generation of wrestling
fan, my daughter. My wife and daughter are avid wrestling fans
and this is the closest thing to MMA that we can watch together
and enjoy as a family without me exercising my usurping rights
on the all-powerful remote control. Some of you may know that
we like wrestling so much that I named my Rottie, The Rock, even
the Vet and Vet assistants call him "The Rock."
Most of you know Dwayne
"The Rock" Johnson's connection to Hawaii. His father
is Pro-wrestler Rocky Johnson (hence The Rock moniker) and his
mom is High Chief Peter Maivia's daughter. So The Rock was born
into a Pro-wrestling family and he went to McKinley High School
and on to Miami, Florida for college. The show was not as exciting
as I remember it was when I went as a child, but I think it was
because when we grow up, we lose some of the freedom of forgeting
that it is fake and looking for screw ups or missed punches,
instead of just letting everything go and enjoying it for what
it is, pure entertainment. My daughter absolutely loved it and
was screaming and cheering the whole night. The only disappointment
was that she did not get The Rock's autograph.
So if anyone reads
this that can hook me up with The Rock's autograph and make my
daughter the happiest girl in the world, call me on my cell (381-5959).
Alright, I wouldn't mind taking a picture with The Rock myself.
There, I said it.
Chris
Source: All photos from The Rock's web site: therock.com
FightTV,
THE FIGHTING CHANNEL IS ALMOST HERE!
I have heard the buzz about this
channel coming out for well over a year. From what I have heard
it was supposed to be a cable channel. Hopefully this is the
first step to get on to cable. It would be great to have one
channel featuring only fighting related events and shows. Hell,
if they can have a home and garden channel, they better have
a fight channel.
The first six hours of programming of the new Internet television
network The Fighting Channel, also known as FightTV, are scheduled
to be up and running in several days, according to Howard Petschler
of The Fighting Channel. These shows can be accessed via MeTV.com,
and require a broadband connection. The initial cost to subscribe
to MeTV will be $4.99 a month.
Here is a list of the first
six hours of FightTV programming:
0:00 ISKA KICKBOXING
1:00 KICKBOXING LEGEND JOE LEWIS - Instructional - Angular Attacks
1:30 US OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Forms Highlights
2:00 CH'UAN FU - Instructional with Wayne Villeneuve
2:30 RING OF FIRE - Highlights of this K-1 and MMA fighting event
from Denver, Colorado
3:00 BREAKING from the US Open
3:30 IFC NIGHT AT THE FIGHTS - MMA Special Feature - Undefeated
IFC Champion Gil Castillo vs Undefeated Pancrase Champion Nathan
Marquardt (from Fresno,CA)
5:30 BLOW BY BLOW (Fight Highlights and more from Ultimate Athlete
Magazine)
6:00 End
FightTV will expand its programming
to eight hours shortly. Some of the programs that will be coming
up next month are:
The return of NO HOLDS BARRED
with Eddie Goldman
INSIDE THE OCTAGON with Ryan
Bennett
SPEAR - Practical self defense
against common attacks with Tony Blauer
THE BEST OF RING OF FIRE - one
hour of hard hitting action from Denver
IFC WARRIOR'S CHALLENGE - The
replay of the controversial MMA fight between Vernon White of
the Lion's Den and Vladymir Matyushenko of the Raw Team for the
IFC World Heavyweight title from Montreal, Canada. We'll let
you call this one!
Another hour of ISKA kickboxing
and much, much more!
Expect also a press release
in the next several days announcing the birth of The Fighting
Channel, including information about the launching of its own
web site at fighting.com.
Also, the June 19 edition of
WBAI's 'Lightshow' will be preempted for a day of national programming
on the Pacifica Network dealing with the issue of human rights.
'Lightshow' will return in its new time slot the following week,
on Wednesday, June 19, from 2-3 PM EDT.
Finally, for those trying to
reach me by e-mail, I apologize for being slow to respond. My
computer is in the repair shop, thus limiting my ability to connect
with the world. I can be reached by e-mail at: nhblightshow@yahoo.com.
Source: ADCC/Eddie Goldman
Pete
Spratt Interview (Mentions
that his fight with Ron Jhun was his toughest)
UFC Pre-Fight Interview: PETE SPRATT
Pete Spratt makes his
UFC debut on June 22nd, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas
ADCC:
Pete, How are things? Pete: Things are great my man, I am training
hard and just trying to relax and enjoy life!
ADCC:
Tell us a little bit about yourself? Pete: Well, I am a student
of Saekson Janjira 6 time World Champ and I am fighting out of
Dallas. In my spare time, I manage and rap with my group the
903 Playas. We are currently recording out third album. Check
out my site www.petespratt.vze.com and you can get a sample of
my music. I was a collegiate football 1st Team All-American wide
receiver and player of the year in 1995 at Southeastern Oklahoma
State University and also a two-time national qualifier in the
triple and long jump in college. I have a B.S. Degree in Occupational
Safety and Health which is my most proud achievement.
ADCC:
What is your fight record? Pete: 10-4.
ADCC:
What has been your biggest fight up until the UFC? Pete: I would
have to say my fight with Ronald Jhun. That fight really got the MMA world to notice
Pete Spratt. We had a war and it was fun. He's a tough guy and
it was a great experience for me.
ADCC:
You have fought a few tough fighters, Steve Berger for one, how
has that fight helped you prepare for this one? Pete: That fight
with Steve hasn't helped anything! It only lasted 2:16 and then
it was stopped due to a cut. Many people would say that I was
in control of that fight up until the cut. I really can't say
that anything good came out of that fight. It was a learning
experience and that's that.
ADCC:
How do think Steve will do against Robbie Lawler? Pete: I think
Steve will do well against Robbie. I know that he has learned
a lesson from his last fight with Benji and I think Steve will
be well prepared for any big shots that come his way. My only
concern would be that Robbie will be a little too strong for
him. All in all, Steve is a veteran and has been around the sport
a long time and his experience will carry him in this fight.
ADCC:
This fight is not on PPV, but might be on FOX, is that a bigger
incentive to fight well? Pete: No matter what the circumstance
I always wanna fight well. I like to make exciting fights and
that has become a reputation of mine. I come to finish or be
finished. The potential of being on regular TV is great for us
and great for the UFC, it gives us the opportunity to introduce
our sport to an audience other than the avid MMA followers. This
will be the 1st step for us to go mainstream and Zuffa is doing
a great job in leading the way.
ADCC:
What do you know about Zach? Pete: I know he was a great high
school wrestler and that he trains with a great group of guys
with Team Punishment.
ADCC:
How does your fighting compare to his? Pete: There is no comparison.
He's a wrestler and I am a striker!
ADCC:
What do you hope to gain from this fight? Pete: To finally get
the respect of the rest of the MMA world. I am just happy the
opportunity is finally here and I plan on taking full advantage
of it!
ADCC:
Thanks for your time, and good luck. Pete: No, thank you for
giving me the opportunity to express myself. I really appreciate
it!
Source: ADCC: TAPUOUT247@aol.com
6/15/02
Quote
of the Day
"Things
turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things
turn out."
John Wooden 1910-, American Basketball Coach
Warriors
Quest 5 Matches Announced
Warriors
Quest 5: "Best of the Best"
Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
August 3, 2002
3 Matches Added
Falaniko Vitale
(Grappling Unlimited)
Vs.
Brian Foster
(Team Machine)
Hawaii Bad Boy
Niko Vitale will face a big test as he faces Brian Foster. Foster
is known for his do or die attitude with one of the most dangerous
hands in the 205lbs division. Foster is a King of the Cage top
contender and a Brazilian Valetudo veteran.
Paul Ano
(Grappling Unlimited)
Vs.
Phil Ensminger
(Team Machine)
How can we forget
Mr. Ano, a Hawaii prison guard, who had a huge upset in his debut
against an experienced Rick Gaverson. Ano will bring his powerful
grappling techinque to the table. As far as Ensminger is concerned
he is known as a bare knuckle fighter who fights in Brazil's
Vale Tudos.
David "Kawika"
Pa'aluhi
(Hard Knocks)
Vs.
Dave Roberts
(Freelance)
Kawika Pa'aluhi
returns to the ring after an impressive 16 second K.O. win over
Bobby Southworth. Pa'aluhi will face off against UFC and King
of the Cage veteran Dave Roberts, who boasts an 11-3 record.
Source: Warriors Quest
Ultimate
Royce Gracie this Sunday
LAS VEGAS, JUNE
11, 2002…Just in time for Fathers Day, the Ultimate Fighting
Championship will debut Ultimate Royce Gracie, a one-hour television
special from its Legends of the Octagon series, at 9 p.m., EDT/
6 p.m., PDT, Sunday, June 16, on iN DEMAND, DirecTV, Dish Network,
Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada pay-per-view television.
The suggested retail price will be $9.95.
Ultimate Royce
Gracie will feature the first UFC, three-time tournament champion's
best fights against Mixed Martial Arts legends such as Ken Shamrock,
Dan Severn, Art Jimmerson, Gerard Gordeau and Jason Delucia.
Re-plays will air throughout June and the schedule includes:
iN DEMAND, June 17, 11:30 p.m. EDT/8:30 p.m. PDT, Channel iN2;
June 18, 12:30 a.m. EDT/9:30 p.m. PDT, Channel iN1; June 19,
11:00 p.m. EDT/8:00 p.m. PDT, Channel iN1; June 20, 9:00 p.m.
EDT/6:00 p.m. PDT, Channel iN1; 1:00 a.m. EDT/10:00 p.m. PDT,
Channel iN2, and June 22, 5:00 p.m. EDT/2:00 p.m. PDT, Channel
iN2.
On DirecTV,
the re-play schedule includes all-day tickets June 17-20, June
24, June 28 and June 30. On the Dish Network, re-plays are scheduled
for June 16, 10 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. PDT; and all-day tickets starting
at 5 a.m. EDT/2 a.m. PDT on June 17, June 19, June 21, June 23,
June 25 and June 28.
Royce will be
interviewed on WTAN Radio in Tampa, FL at 1:15 pm EDT on Friday,
and on MOJO Radio in Toronto, Canada at 7:15 pm EDT on Friday.
If you're in those areas, be sure to tune in.
Source: Josh Hedges
'Day
of the Zen' Mario Sperry and the Brazilian Top Team
A new video is on the horizon featuring the Brazilian Top Team.
World
Martial Arts is in the final stages of editing this documentary
entitled 'Day of the Zen.' The producers of some of the most
successful video series in MMA/BJJ are promising rare and captivating
footage shot on location in Rio.
Day
Of the Zen is fascinating look at the training and philosophy
of one of the greatest Mixed Martial Art competitors of all time,
Mario 'The Zen Machine' Sperry.
The
full-length film was shot weeks prior to recent NHB fights in
UFC and PRIDE by Sperry, Bustamante, Arona and Nogueira. This
is the first time that film cameras were officially allowed in
the Top Team training facilities and Day of The Zen captures
the raw intensity of Sperry and his teammates training for Mixed
Martial Arts.
A
rare glimpse behind the scenes of Brazil's hottest competition
team as they prepare for Pride and the UFC.
World
Martial Arts has set a tentative release date of July 20, 2002.
Source: Fightworld
Complete
UFC 37 Card
(Unconfirmed
Card)
The
show that everyone is talking about and nobody knows anything
about will most likely be taking place at the Bellagio Casino
Resort in Las Vegas on June 22. The card below is what looks
to be the complete card. This event, put together in quick fashion,
is rumored to have strong ties to the Fox Sports Network and
one of their shows, "The Best Damn Sports Show Period".
Chuck Liddell
vs.
Vitor Belfort
Josh Thomspon
vs.
Joao Pierini
Robbie Lawler
vs.
Steve Berger
Benji Radach
vs.
Nick Serra
Pete Spratt
vs.
Zack Light
Tony Fryklund
vs.
Rodrigo Ruas
Source: MMA Ring Report
6/14/02
Sorry
about the news yesterday
My laptop
that has been getting trashed and breaking down for the last
month came down with a virus that infected 2000 files and knocked
out my page editor. This is a lesson! Make sure you keep your
virus dat file updated and virus check once a week. If you don't
have time, just virus check the *.exe and *.dll files at the
very least. Yesterday, Chris was MIA.
Quote
of the Day
"Everyone
thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910, Russian Novelist, Philosopher
Fighter's
Club TV New Episode
Next Tuesday,
June 18 at 9:30 pm on Channel 52, episode 4 of Fighter's Club
TV will premier featuring the Relson Gracie Aiea Academy. During
our segment, Malcolm "The Freight Train" Ahlo's impressive
win in the last Warriors Quest will be shown.
Also
on this episode, Super Brawl 22 featuring Egan/Doerkson, Cabbage/Tynanes,
and Niko/Renken and the technique of the week featuring Haru
Shimanishi of HMC.
This
episode will unfortunately be in competition with our classes,
but for all of you not at our school or training that night,
check it out or tape it and watch it later. From what I have
seen of the episode, it looks great. The producers have added
a little more spice to it from what I've heard so don't miss
it!
Warriors
Quest
"Tap Out or Knock Out"
Sept 17,2002
Warriors
Quest is pleased to announce it's first event with mixed sports.
I want to bring back the great sport of Kickboxing and at the
same time still have Mixed Martial Arts matches. We are bringing
back a couple of well known Amateur Kickboxing Champions from
Hawaii to make a come back to the ring from a long lay off. This
event will be strickly be for amateurs in both sports. The Mixed
Martial Arts rules will be Shooto and the Kickboxing rules will
be American kickboxing.
Interested
Kickboxers and Mixed martial Arts fighters that want to compete
in this event please contact me at brennankamaka@warriorsquest.tv or 808-306-9344. Every
fighter that trains hard is encourage to compete.
Summer
Heat 2002
What:
Summer Heat 2002
When: Sunday, June 16, 2002
Where: King Intermediate School in Kaneohe.
Time: Weigh-Ins at 8:00am. Tournament starts at 9:00am
Format: U.S.S.J.A Sport Jiu-Jitsu, Continous(extreme)sparring,
Point
fighting.
Divisions: Men, Women, Juniors, Children , Master's, Executive.
Fee: $15 per division.
Spectators: General Admission $3
Come
on down and check out the non-stop action, as competitors from
various
martial arts disciplines battle it out in all ranges of fighting.
Where has 'Little
Evil' gone? Many rumors have popped up over the last few months
about the future of the lightweight champ. Is he leaving the
UFC? Will he fight in Pride? Will he fight Royler Gracie? Is
he going to retire? I caught up with the champ and he answers
the questions everyone wants to hear.
ADCC: Jens,
can you tell us a little bit of what has been going on since
your last fight?
Jens: Well I have been working on my fighting skills, I want
to get better on the ground and even twice as good as I was on
my feet. I am getting ready to fight on the 29th of June and
then off to the UFO in Japan where I will try to prove my worth
over there. I am happy, I am healthy and I am excited for the
chance to fight in Japan.
ADCC: Do you
still plan to stay with the UFC?
Jens: I love the UFC and what they have done for me in the past.
I think the world of Dana, Lorenzo and Frank and want nothing
more than to have good relations with them. I want to be a big
part of the UFC and we will have to see what the future holds
for both the UFC and me.
ADCC: Are you
in negations with Pride?
Jens: I was never in negotiations with Pride. That is my managers
job is to negotiate, he lets me know when something solid comes
along. Otherwise I don't care. I don't like to get all excited
about an opportunity and then have shoved back in your face and
fall completely through, so I have heard about pride but until
I am offered a solid deal, I will have to say I don't know.
ADCC: Have you
been approached to fight Royler Gracie?
Jens: Yes, and I want that one very much but he has too many
demands and forgets that he is not the best in the world, but
I will give him the shot to try to beat the best if he wants
too.
ADCC: Is there
anyone else who you would like to fight?
Jens: BJ Penn, I want to fight him because it is a good fight
for both of us and I don't want him to have to defend a paper
belt in the UFC if he gets it, it should be because he beat the
man that had it, because I will still be out there beating the
best around and proving that I am still the best in this weight
class. BJ almost had it close his last fight, except the part
where he said that he was the best in the world. The truth is
he had his 25 minutes and did not prove he was the best. I Did!
ADCC: Do you
feel that the fans will be behind you if you leave the UFC?
Jens: I hope that the fans will be behind anyone that they like
to watch fight. if there are some out there who enjoy seeing
me fight well then I hope they continue to watch or at least
read up about it on www.jenspulver.com I love the fans in this
sport and have received many emails and letters about this whole
thing and I can't believe the support, so I will have to just
go out there and make sure they want to watch me fight.
ADCC: Take care
and good luck!
Jens: Thank you and best wishes to those who read this.
Source: ADCC
"Stuttering"
John vs. "Crazy Cabbie"
After a couple
months of hype, trash talk and training, the "Stuttering"
John vs. "Crazy Cabbie" boxing match finally came to
blows on May 31st at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New
Jersey. Since John had absolutely no previous pugilistic training,
he approached FCF's illustrious Joel Gold seeking help. Joel
got a hold of kickboxing champion Derek Panza and Steve Weinberger
(owner of Bev Francis Gold's Gym) and the trio set about making
a fighter out of the beer-guzzling radio personality.
A scant two and a half months later, John stepped into the ring
at the Taj a changed man. Joel's bullying and badgering, Derek's
boxing drills, Steve's conditioning routines, and hours of punishing
sparring had paid off. John won a unanimous decision over his
opponent -- who had an almost 100lb. weight advantage -- after
5 rounds. Constantly scoring with the overhand right to the grill,
John impressed the judges, the fans and even his ever-critical
boss Howard Stern. The event was broadcast live on Stern's morning
drive time radio show and aired later that evening on his E!
Channel syndicated television show.
MMA Middleweight contender Phil Baroni joined the team the day
of the fight to lend a hand in John's corner. The "New York
BadAss" turned out to be quite instrumental in inspiring
John in between rounds.
Due in part to their success in training John, Derek & Joel
have partnered up and will be opening a gym in Syosset New York
in the coming months. The new facility will be geared towards
private training. Many high-profile clients -- including rap
stars and radio & TV personalities -- have already signed
on.
The fight is scheduled to be rerun tonight on the Howard Stern
show on the E! Channel at 11:00PM & 2AM EST (check your local
listings).
Source: FCF
Tyson
- Lewis Sets PPV Records...
The combined
effort of HBO and Showtime to promote the Tyson-Lewis fight has
paid off more than expected.
Many news sources,
including ESPN and the Associated Press, are reporting record
revenues for the fight that was very lackluster and one sided.
Although Tyson
was respectful and hinted that many of his antics were greatly
exaggerated, he left the ring a VERY defeated man. He even hinted
that he could 'fade away' and said that maybe he's turning soft
because he enjoys spending time with his children more than anything.
It is safe to
say that Lewis, who arguably be one of the greatest of all time,
has little charisma and drawing power. While Tyson, the casual
fan's only draw to pay for boxing, will remain the all-time box
office king but is surely to suffer major career setbacks.
The match was
so one-sided that it left no desire to see a rematch.
Regardless of
the outcome, the pre-fight antics from the press conference brawl,
the 'eat his children' comments and continuous 'negative'publicity
around Tyson himself made this fight a monumental success. In
reality, the storylines with Tyson vs. Lewis were real and as
always with Mike, you wanted to see what he does next.
Estimates of
a 1.8 buyrate shatters all existing PPV records as the highest
grossing event in the history of boxing.
A 1.8 buyrate
translates into an estimated $103,000,000 gross and there were
rumors of it greatly exceeding expectations of both HBO and Showtime.
The previous
record was $100,000,000 for the second helping of the Tyson vs.
Holyfield fight.
Source: Abu Dhabi
Ken
Shamrock's Return to Pro Wrestling?
Ken Shamrock's
return to the WWE (formerly WWF) is not going to happen.
Shamrock was
in negotiations and was reportedly asking for periodic time off
to train for high-dollar fights in MMA, while maintaining a road
schedule with WWE.
He was offered
a position but declined it due to money offers on the table for
potential fights in UFC and Pride.
One the other
hand, WWE wasn't too keen on having their contract wrestlers
doing legitimate fights, risking injury. This wouldn't gel with
building Shamrock up and taking a chance on him having to bail
out in the middle of a storyline.
Shamrock apparently
will sign with the newly founded NWA-TNA group, a new group in
the Pro Wrestling World. The future of this group is in question
but it's a way for Shamrock to continue his training and still
get a steady paycheck.
Shamrock's deal
is apparently only two dates per month. Much better than the
12-20 dates per month with the WWE. This will keep Shamrock's
name fresh in pro wrestling while giving free reign to get fights
in MMA.
There is already
talk of Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz to headline a Vegas show in the
fall and now a potential rematch with Dan Severn is in the works
as well.
With the WWE
deal not panning out and far less bookings on his calendar, one
would think that this would increase the odds on the Ortiz fight.
Source: Abu
Dhabi
UFC
Newcomer - ZACH LIGHT!
Liddell
vs. Belfort -
June 22nd
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Zach
Light is a twenty-eight year old fighter out of Huntington Beach,
CA who originally comes from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This newcomer
in the UFC welterweight division is also bringing in an unblemished
record of 5-0-0.
Light,
who is nicknamed the 'Lisbon Outlaw,' will make his debut for
the UFC on Saturday, June 22, 2001 in Las Vegas and is looking
to make an impact.
An
influx of Team Punishment fighters have invaded the UFC with
great success and Zach also brings the 'Team' to the Octagon
with him!
The
Iowa University graduate majored in Physical Education and lists
Tito Ortiz as his biggest fighting influence. Light started actively
training and competing just two years ago.
Although
he lists his style as 'Ultimate Fighting,' Light had a 152-8
high-school wrestling record from 1988 to 1992.
He
also was a 3 time Iowa State Finalist and two time State Champion
in 1991 and 1992.
With
Tito Ortiz backing him, Light has his sights set. 'I want to
be the champ of the world. It means everything to me (to fight
in the UFC).
Source:
Abu Dhabi
Royler
Gracie in an ADCC rules
match on Pay Per View!
Our
inside sources have confirmed that multiple times World BJJ Champion
and 3x ADCC World Submission Wrestling Champion Royler Gracie
will take on veteran grappler Henry Matamoros in an ADCC rules
match! This match is now confirmed! Promoters took their time
announcing the match as they secured final details. The grappling
match is to be a special feature match on a new NHB event scheduled
in Atlantic City, NJ on July 19, 2002. The rest of the card for
the event is not finalised but rumors are that Dan Severn and
other names are being thrown around.
Henry
Matamoros has been fighting NHB for quite sometime, being a 2x
HOOKnSHOOT champion. He is known as a very exciting fighter that
comes at you with everything and anything that you have seen
before or not! Should make for a great match, though Matamoros
is obviously a heavy underdog!
Source:
Abu Dhabi
Mark
Coleman Update:
'I feel like I came out pretty lucky'
The Mixed Martial
Arts world was given a scare this past week. According to Pride
officials, 'Mark Coleman got an injury on his neck during his
training on June 6th. On June 7th, DSE was informed from his
management that he was hospitalized and got some medical examinations
including MRI on his neck.' Furthermore, 'On June 11th (Japan
time), DSE received an official letter from the doctor who examined
Mark Coleman. The report says, 'Mark Coleman was admitted to
a medical center with left arm weakness and numbness. This was
because of nerve injury over a large osteophyte at the C6-7 level.'
I spoke with
Mark today and his spirits were up. He said, 'I am as good as
can be asked, I feel like I came out pretty Lucky.' He said that
this freak accident happened when he was training with the 'Monster'
Kevin Randleman, who was wearing only socks at the time. Kevin
went for a takedown and slipped and the both came down poorly,
jarring Coleman's neck. Mark has had trouble with his neck in
the past, but felt he was well prepared for Frye. 'I should have
been going full speed when I was only going three quarters on
the move,' said Mark. He went on to say, 'I was on the floor
motionless for what seemed like hours, when in reality it was
only ten or fifteen minutes.' The EMS eventually arrived and
he spent three days in the hospital. Mark is upset in that he
feels like he let the fans, Pride and Frye down. Coleman believes
that he is the best heavyweight out there and he wanted to prove
it. He said 'I have made great strides on my submissions and
I hope Frye gets past this opponent so we can fight.' When asked
about the UFC, 'Dana has always told me the door is open.'
I want to wish
Mark a full and complete recovery. For one, I want to see him
take on Don Frye, which will be one of the best rematches in
the history of MMA.
Regarding
Mark Coleman's withdrawal from the next event on June 23rd, as
it has been reported in several internet sites, Mark Coleman
got an injury on his neck during his training on June 6th. On
June 7th DSE was informed from his management that he was hospitalized
and got some medical examinations including MRI on his neck.
DSE has not announced about this matter until official information
including medical testing report was submitted by his management.
On June 11th (Japan time), DSE received an official letter from
the doctor who examined Mark Coleman. The report says, 'Mark
Coleman was admitted to a medical center with left arm weakness
and numbness. This was because of nerve injury over a large osteophyte
at the C6-7 level. He has had improvement in his deficits but
has been recommended to not fight until this is surgically corrected
by the surgeon of his choice. ' DSE respected this notice and
decided Mark Coleman's withdrawal from the fight on June 23rd.
DSE is going to announce alternative of Mark Coleman shortly.
PRIDE
21:
Semmy Schilt vs. Emelianenko Fedor
Gary Goodridge vs. Labazanov Arhmed
Takashi Sugiura vs. Daniel Gracie
Don Frye vs. TBA
Renzo Gracie vs. Shungo Ohyama
Gilbert Yvel vs. Jeremy Horn
Anderson Silva vs. Paulo Filho
Kiyoshi Tamura vs. Bob Zapp
PRIDE
21: First Word on DON FRYE's Opponent!
NOTE:
Not 'OFFICIAL' PRIDE news!
Word
from Japan is that the opponent for Don Frye will be Yoshihiro
Takayama. Takayama is 0-2 in PRIDE, with losses to Kazayuki Fujita
and Semmy Schilt. The match between Don Frye and Mark Coleman
(injured neck) will happen at a PRIDE event in the future.
Source: Abu Dhabi
6/12/02
Quote
of the Day
"Things
turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things
turn out."
John Wooden 1910-, American Basketball Coach
Egan
Inoue to Retire?!?
For
Immediate Release:
June 10, 2002
“I
am committed to do what is best for my family.” Egan Inoue
Super
Brawl Champion Egan Inoue has signed to fight Holland’s,
Martijn de Jong (ranked #4 in the world by the Shooto Association)
at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on Saturday night, July 13.
This may be the last chance Hawaii fans get to watch this 37-year
old phenom battle in the Super Brawl ring.
Inoue
sites a new career and his family as the reason for his recent
unexpected announcement. It seems Inoue has accepted a job as
a representative for a major pharmaceutical company. “I
have mixed feelings about (my retirement). I feel like I am still
improving as a fighter and have a few big fights left in me.
But I am committed to my wife and children and need to look out
for their long term well being. I need to give this new opportunity
100% of my attention for the foreseeable future.” Egan Inoue
Super
Brawl promoter T.Jay Thompson supports Inoue’s new venture.
“Egan has been a champion at everything he has done in his
life. I am sure he will be successful in his new chosen career.
It is an honorable choice for him to put his family first.”
But his promoter cap is firmly affixed to his head. “This
will be a tremendous loss for Super Brawl. Egan has been dominating
the 185lb class and there was no end in sight. He is also responsible
for the three largest live gates in Hawaii’s history. We
would not rule out making (Inoue) an offer he cannot refuse somewhere
down the line.”
Tickets
for the Inoue v de Jong match go on sale Monday, June 17th, at
the Blaisdell Center box office, all tickets plus outlets or
online at www.ticketplushawaii.com. More match-ups to be announced
in the coming weeks.
06.10.02
- WARRIORS QUEST 6 PRESS RELEASE!
Warriors Quest 6: "Best Of The Best"
August 3, 2002
Ray "Bradda" Cooper Vs. Fabiano Iha (tenatively)
Warriors
Quest has received a verbal commitment by Iha's management today
and all terms were agreed upon. Fabiano Iha is a black belt in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who has experience fighting in big shows
like UFC and King of the Cage. Also Iha is ranked #10 in the
world rankings. Check back soon for more details on this main
event as it unfolds. Like they say, nothing is guaranteed until
you sign!!
Hawaii
Fighters that have made commitments to "Best of the Best"
are Falaniko Vitale, David Pa'aluhi and Paul Ano.
Source: Warriors Quest
Ultimate
Royce On This Weekend
A
complilation of probably the most famous MMA fighter in the US
and maybe in the world, Royce Gracie will be shown starting this
weekend.
Name
for Aiea Academy Deadline
Boy,
out of site out of mind. We have not received anymore names suggestions.
We have received 18 actual suggestions. So far we have not been
sold on one of the names yet. We are going to set the deadline
for submission of a name at the end of this week. You can submit all the
way up until Sunday June 16th, Father's day.
Again, we are probably the most anal retentive guys you have
ever met, so we are real picky. These are the guidelines that
we are looking for:
- You may use a Hawaiian,
Brazilian, Japanese or other name or word in the title, but it
must be easy to pronounce (I would hate to continually correct
people)
- We are not so vain to require that Onzuka is in the name, but
we will accept it, if it is cool.
- We are looking for a name that is not geographically limiting.
Basically we don't want Aiea in it, just in case we ever move
locations.
- We don't want a name that would confuse us with another school,
style or
- We are looking for a name that represents our school. We have
a close camaraderie among students, train hard, are open-minded
(no not that kind of open-mindedness), stress technical ability
or power, have produced a lot of champions and are always looking
to improve and help the sport and everyone in Hawaii.
- You may submit more than one name, as it may spark some creative
juices or we may combine a couple suggestions together. Just
throw your ideas out there because we have received some terrible
ones.
The person whose suggestion we use will receive an FCF shirt
and a UFC poster. If we don't choose any of your names, to reward
everyone's effort we will write your names on a piece of paper
and put it in my pants and have a beautiful woman pull out a
name to receive the shirt & poster.
Get on it!
I know someone out there has the perfect name for us!
6/11/02
Quote
of the Day
"Everyone
thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
Leo Tolstoy 1828-1910, Russian Novelist, Philosopher
Chute
Box versus Brazilian Top Team Again
PRIDE
21: Brazilian Rivalry on Tap Again?
It is beginning to appear that DSE PRIDE will ink another chapter
in the developing story of the new 'rivalry' between Brazilian
Top Team and Chute Boxe!
Current
SHOOTO Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva from Chute Boxe will
face Paulao Filho, the BTT phenom who has been a highlight reel
in Pancrase, with wins over Yuki Kondo and Ikuhisa Minowa.
Filho
versus Silva is a followup to the classic Mario Sperry versus
Murilo Ninja that took place at the last PRIDE. That match saw
Ninja win a hard fought decision. Paulao and Anderson will be
the 2nd match involving these 2 teams in the PRIDE events, and
the 3rd meeting overall. Both teams are considered among the
top professional teams in the world.
Source: ADCC
Coleman
talks about his injury
Coleman
Speaks on the Scare, Future in MMA
By Joe Hall
FCF:
First off, are you OK?
MC: Yeah, I think everything is going to be fine here in the
end. Pretty scary moment for me -- total paralysis for about
ten minutes or so. I have almost all my feeling back now. I still
have some numbness in my hands. There's still a lot of soreness,
stiffness in the neck. As we do this interview right now, I'm
still on painkillers.
FCF:
What exactly happened?
MC: I've had a bad neck for quite some time. Actually, it had
been going very well for me for a long time. It was sort of a
freakish incident where me and my partner Kevin Randleman were
going about three-quarters-go, and he had gotten me up in the
air using a wrestling throw. His feet kind of slipped out from
underneath him, and I pretty much absorbed his weight and mine
right on the top of my head. [The fall] snapped my neck back,
and I lost feeling in my body.
FCF:
Obviously, that was a frightening moment. What thoughts were
going through your head at that time?
MC: I was laying there mostly thinking about my two kids. Who
was going to take care of my children? After a while, I even
got a little bit selfish, and I was wondering who was going to
take care of me.
FCF:
I imagine someone called 911?
MC: Yeah, they had to call the paramedics in. The ambulance came
in, and I got carted away on a stretcher -- that's the first
time that's ever happened to me in my life. [It's] just not a
good feeling being driven away to the hospital and the uncertainty
of what exactly was wrong. They took initial x-rays, and they
showed a couple fractures on the neck. That was a scary situation,
but when I got the MRI, there were no fractures. I do have some
bone spurs in the neck.
FCF:
So, there wasn't much question that the fight against Don Frye
would have to be cancelled?
MC: I would have to say it was over right from the get-go. I
was just hoping to be able to get the feeling back, be able to
walk, and be able to take care of my children.
FCF:
How many days were you in the hospital?
MC: I spent three days in the hospital.
FCF:
You mentioned the doctors told you that you had a few bone spurs.
What else did they say? And how has your future in fighting been
affected?
MC: I have some bone spurs. I have a little bulge in there. Surgery
is an option, but I've already talked to some neurologists who
have told me it's not necessary. I do plan on avoiding [surgery]
and just really strengthening the area and being more careful.
I feel like it was a freakish incident, something I can avoid
in a real fight. I have to think about my kids and consider if
I want to risk this. As we talk, my answer is definitely. This
is what I do. I'm not going to deny it; there is a lot of fear
involved. But as every day passes, I'm confident the fear will
leave. I'm just going to work hard, and I still plan on coming
back. I feel absolutely horrible to the Pride organization, the
fans out there and Don Frye himself. He really deserved this
rematch, and I was really looking forward to putting on a good
show. I feel like I've let a lot of people down. But I've been
down before, and I'm not the type of person that stays down.
FCF:
How long do you estimate it will be before you can get back to
training or even step back into the ring?
MC: I hope to be back as soon as possible. I'm letting things
heal up here a little bit. It feels better daily. My range of
motion is pretty well all the way back. I've been seeing a chiropractor
who's assured me that I can live to fight another day. It's really
up to me. At this point, I owe way too many people another fight.
Especially the Pride organization, who have been so good to me.
I really hope they'll give me the opportunity to fight again.
If they don't, well, I don't blame them, but if they don't, I'll
be back in the UFC. I have to fight again.
FCF:
Is there anything else you'd like to say?
MC: If this was the stock market, I could see a lot of people
selling off [my] stock, but I can promise those who hold onto
the stock, the value is going to go way back up. I am going to
rise back to the top, and I will be on the champion platform
again. I guarantee that.
Source: FCF
All
Women's Cardio/Self-Defense Class
George,
Elisa Au, and Todd Tanaka are teaching all womens cardio/self-defense
classes every Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
All the info is www.teamhk.net.
Elisa
Au just won the Women's World Karate Cup this
past week in France, it is the first time a women from the US
has achieved this honor.
HMA
Society 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Update
Hawaii Martial
Arts Society
Prof. Jaime Abregana Jr.
P.O.Box 2106
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 271-0225 (808) 674-8443 www.hmasociety.com
May 31, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Professor Jaime
Abregana, Founder and Chairman put on theThe Hawaii Martial Arts
Society 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and Masters Seminar
was a success. There were martial artists from Canada, Puerto
Rico, Australia, Europe, United States and Hawaii.
Many of the
Legends and Pioneers in the martial arts attending this event,
making it one of the best event in the State of Hawaii and the
Martial Arts community. It was a memorable evening for everyone
who attended where the gateways was once again open and the past
comes alive casting its shadow over the next generation. For
the legends it was an evening of reunion with old friends and
brothers in the martial arts and for the next generation, it
was an evening of honor and history. From the shores of these
Islands are the gates where many of these Legends and their roots
once trained, and have pass the keys to the next generationts
to come. Through the decades, the gates in Hawaii are now once
again open to welcome home these legends. For as the sun shines
upon its people in Hawaii, so does the Rainbow and the Fragrance
that the flowers brings forth upon its people. And so do the
memories, the Teachings, the Love and Aloha our Seniors and Legends
have bestowed upon us.
Inducted into
the Hall of Fame were: Grandmaster Fred Lara (Prof. William Chow
first Assistant), Issac "Ike" Kaawa (Prof. William
Chow first sergeant at Arms), Libert O'Sullivan (Grandmaster
Henry Okazaki first generation of students), Greg Lontayao (kali
from Floro Villabrille), Jack Wheat (First generation from Henry
Okazaki), Frank Sanchez (Founder of the World Head of Family
Sokeship Council based in Florida), James Muro (First generation
from John Chow-Hoon and Sig Kufferath), Russ Coelho (nbspt generation
from Sig Kufferath), Joe Holck (First generation from Henry Okazaki
and One of the Founders of Kajukenbo), Cheuk Tse (One of the
generationstreenbspghters nbspGung Fu top Teachers in Hawaii,
United States and China), Paul Yamaguchi (First generation under
Jnbsp Mitose), Solomon Kaihewalu (First to promote the Hawaiian
Art of Lua worldwide), Jody Perry (International champion for
pankration & sammbo and the United States Representative)
and much more. See our website for more information at www.hmasociety.com
The Masters
Seminar was one of the best ever held in Hawaii. There was a
variety of styles being taught at the Seminar which many started
here in Hawaii before traveling around the world. Professor James
Muro combined various of styles that came out of Hawaii. Grandmaster
Greg Lontayao teached the Filipino Art of Kali (original system).
Professor Dale Kahoun teached Sports Jujitsu. Grandmaster Solomon
Kaihewalu came back home to teach the Hawaiian Art of Lua (the
first to teach outside of Hawaii). Professor Randy Choy teached
the Chinese Art of Hsing Yi Chuan (five fist elements). Professor
Bruce Raney teached various of Choke Holds Techniques. Grandmaster
Frank Sanchez teached his system of San Jitsu. Sifu Janette Gee
teached the Tiger Forms and Applications. Professor Jody Perry
(head offcial in the United States for Pankration and Sambo)
teached Pankration and Sambo. Professor Alfred DelaCruz taught
inside fighting and trapping to students. Professor Hans Ingebretsen
taught kenpo and Jujitsu of the old system. Grandmaster Tony
Troche has brought out the old system of Traditional Karate and
Aikijitsu and Professor Arthur Valdez taught the old training
system of Kenpo using the short stick technique. Among these
teachers, many of the seniors have demonstrated a few of the
old techniques to students which is very rare.
Next years event
will be even better. The event for next have changed to be held
again in Hawaii on August 9 & 10, 2003. Next year at the
seminar, we'll be having all the grandmasters and legends each
demonstrate 5 techniques each in one big room. When all is done,
we will use 3 rooms, each teacher teaching a different style/system.
We'll also be having our 1st HMAS International Tournament which
will include, open karate, filipino stick fighting and sports
jujitsu. The hall of fame baquet will be held the evening of
the seminar. The event next year will actually be a Martial Arts
Expo!!!! Some of the companies in the industry have contacted
us to reserve a booth for them to display their products. At
thesame time, we'll be having a body building competition and
health & fitness show all at the sametime. We welcome everyone
who can attend this event and we're looking forward to meeting
everyone who couldn't attend our last event. Please continue
to check our website for updated information.
For more information,
you may contact Prof. Jaime Abregana Jr. at (808) 674-8443 or
(808) 271-2005 or email at: abregana@hmasociety.com
The Hawaii Martial
Arts International Society - Martial Arts Expo
&
The 2003 Aloha Health & Fitness Jamboree
2003 4th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
Masters Seminar
Martial Arts Tournament
August 9 & 10, 2003 - Honolulu, Hawaii
Neil Blaisdell Center
Plan your summer
vacation to Hawaii and come see the most exciting Martial Arts,
Health & Fitness Expo in the Pacific.
SEMINAR: The
Masters Seminar will be held on August 9, 2003. The first three
(3) hours of the seminar will feature all the grandmasters, legends
and pioneers in the martial arts from Hawaii and abroad, who
will each show 5 different techniques before the actual seminar
begins. Each class will be one (1) hour in duration - hands on
training in many different styles and systems. Participants (pre-register
only) at the seminar will recieve a one day general addmission
pass for the seminar, a program, and a event T-shirt.
BANQUET: The
4th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet will be held on the evening
of August 9, 2003. This is the event you don't want to miss!!!
Many of the legends will be present. Visit our website in the
Hall of Fame section to nominate those you feel is worthy to
be inducted. Banquet tickets will not be sold at the door - advance
sale only.
TOURNAMENT:
The Hawaii Martial Arts International Society will host it's
first Tournament on August 10, 2003. There will be an Open Martial
Arts, Filipino Stick Fighting and a Sports Jujitsu Tournament.
All contestants will be rated nationally under the HMAS Black
Belt League and listed in our website and soon, our very on magazine
distributed worldwide. For Rules, Registrations, Spectors informations,
Schedules, visit out website for updates. Participants (pre-register
only) in the tournament will receive a one day pass, a program,
and a event t-shirt
2003 HEALTH
& FITNESS JAMBOREE: There will be lots of activities going
on from August 5 & 12, 2003. There will be The Aloha Health
and Fitness Jamboree, various of booths & displays, bodybuilding
competition, bikini contest, strong man competition, Luau and
much much more. For sponsorship packages and activites, please
call or write Keith Jones at cmi50@yahoo.com or (808) 306-6321 or visit www.alohamuscle.com
For more information,
visit our website at www.hmasociety.com or call Prof. Jaime Abregana at
(808) 674-8443 or (808) 271-0225 or you may write: Hawaii Martial
Arts International Society, P.O.Box 2106, Ewa Beach, Hawaii -
USA
2003 Expo is
being set-up right now!!! Hawaii is the Premier Martial Arts,
Health & Fitness destination in the country!!!!
