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10/24/03
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garden. You have got to hate weeds enough to kill them. Weeds
are not something you handle; weeds are something you devastate."
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ULTIMATE
FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP TO DEBUT UFC: SPECTACLE TO SPORT LIVE ON
PAY-PER-VIEW REPLAYS
Oceanic
Digital Channel 701
October 18: 4:00PM, 5:00PM, 9:00PM
October 20: 5:30AM, 5:00PM
October 23: 9:00AM, 9:30PM
October 25: 2:00PM
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October 22: 12:00AM
One-Hour
Special Features An In-Depth Look At History, Growth of UFC;
Includes Franca- Uno, Thomson-Strebendt Fights From UFC 44: Undisputed
LAS
VEGAS, October 14, 2003…The Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC), the world's premiere mixed martial arts sports association,
will debut UFC: Spectacle To Sport, a one-hour pay-per-view special,
on the iNDemand cable system at 10 p.m. EDT, this Saturday, October
18. An encore replay will start at 11 p.m., EDT, immediately
afterward. Replays also will air on October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 28 and November 3, 13 and 14. The suggested retail
price is $9.95. Viewers should check local listings and www.indemand.com for daily schedules.
UFC: Spectacle To Sport will provide an action-packed overview
of the UFC's evolution from a pay-per-view spectacle 10 years
ago to the professional combat sport it has become today. The
one-hour feature also will include the never-before-seen lightweight
battles between submission specialist Hermes Franca (8-0-0) of
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Japanese veteran Caol Uno (13-5-3)
of Kanagawa, Japan, and Josh "The Punk" Thomson (23-1-0)
of San Jose, Calif., and Gerald Strebendt (6-3-0) of Los Angeles,
Calif., from the all-star, nine-fight card at UFC 44: Undisputed,
September 26, from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Hosted by Showtimeâ fight analyst and commentator Al Bernstein,
UFC: Spectacle To Sport will give viewers an in-depth look at
how the UFC was founded in 1993 and details its growth and transition
from an international spectacle into a true professional combat
sport under the new ownership of Zuffa, LLC, its Las Vegas-based
parent company.
The UFC story is told through the eyes of principal owner Lorenzo
Fertitta and President Dana White, celebrities like Joe Rogan,
host of NBC's Fear Factor, fighters such as Chuck Liddell, Randy
Couture and Tito Ortiz, as well as mixed martial artists and
mainstream journalists who have covered and reported the UFC's
growth.
See INDEMAND
Website
for channel and Times
1 Hour Special at $9.95
Source: Oceanic Cable
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ESCOVEDO
KO'S HAMLETT;
SHONIE WINS HARD FOUGHT BATTLE,
LIDDELL SAVED BY REFEREE FOR WIN
World Extreme Cagefighting's Halloween Fury 2 once again lived
up to the hype delivering 13 action packed fights as only one
fight went to decision.
In
the main event it was WEC Champion Cole Escovedo retaining his
WEC title by defeating a very game Anthony Hamlett by knockout
in the second round.
It
was Hamlett who came out in the first round, showing some very
good wrestling skills, taking Escovedo down and pinning the champ
up against the cage in the first round. Hamlett moved Escovedo
into his corner with Cole's shoulders trapped against the cage
as Hamlett used effective ground n pound in front of cornerman
Dennis Hallman who was giving Anthony instructions.
In
Round Two after trying for a takedown, it was Hamlett who decided
to stand with Escovedo which was a very bad move because Cole
landed some wicked Muay Thai kicks to the leg of Hamlett and
then followed it up with a high kick that rocked Hamlett.
Seconds
later it was Escovedo landing a kick, then following it with
a right hand that dropped Hamlett. Escovedo then pounced on Hamlett
who was basically knocked out and finished him off with a barrage
of rights and lefts early in the second round to retain his WEC
Championship Belt.
In
the other co-main event, it was Shonie Carter winning a three
round decision over up and coming fighter J.T. Taylor. Taylor
came out and really took it to Carter in the first round. After
some brief stand up, Taylor had Carter in his guard and J.T.
almost ended Carter's night in the first round. Shonie was trapped
in a very tight triangle choke and Taylor almost had Shonie out.
Some how Carter would get out of the choke, only to make a mistake
by getting back into the triangle moments later. Shonie was very
resilient and found a way to backdoor his way out of trouble,
as Carter spent the end of the first round just trying to get
his wind back as Taylor dominated the first round with his great
Jiu-Jitsu.
Carter
was able to get his breath back and recover in between rounds
and when the second round started, Carter was able to land some
great stand up, including some hard muay thai kicks to open the
second round. The fight then went to the clinch and Shonie was
able to get his underhooks in and use a nice judo throw in the
fight. Carter actually would be in the clinch a few times and
utilize some good throws in the second round.
The
amazing part about this fight was the tremendous hand control
by Taylor in the guard. Carter looked frustrated during a few
times of the fight, as he wasn't able to land clean shots in
Taylor's guard. Carter though was able to get the majority of
takedowns in the second and third round to secure the victory.
In
one of the more strange fights of the night, Sean Liddell, the
brother of Chuck Liddell took a ton of punishment in his first
MMA fight. Liddell, facing Chris Sanders was in a world of trouble
in the first round. After exchanging blows, Liddell traded right
hands with Sanders early in the fight, but the fight changed
after Sanders landed a wild right hand that caught Liddell. Sanders
continued an all out assault throwing wild left and right hands
that landed and basically had Liddell knocked out on his feet.
For some reason, referee Josh Rosenthal kept letting Liddell
take punishment, giving Sean every chance to try and recover.
The only problem, he was basically out fighting on instincts,
trying to take Sanders down. Sanders after a couple minutes later
of landing whatever, whenever he wanted starting to get tired.
Basically
for some reason instead of stopping the fight, they let it continue
as Liddell was getting pummled but Sanders basically punched
himself out. Liddell then got a takedown and he tried to mount
a rally with a few shots, but didn't land much because the bell
sounded. So as Liddell picked himself up from the mat, Sanders
couldn't get up. He was so tired he had to be helped to his corner.
When Liddell was ready to go for Round 2, Sanders couldn't answer
the bell because he was gassed. So in a bizarre twist of events,
after dominating the round and basically having Liddell out on
his feet, Sanders could not continue because of exhaustion and
Liddell, who found a way to survive and to his credit, would
not tap out, ended up being your winner in a wild way to end
the fight.
In
a couple of other results, Olaf Alfonso was in a very tough battle
against one of Fabiano Iha's top students, Randy Bauer. Olaf
came back for an armbar victory at 3:05 of the first round.
In
the fastest KO of the night, Mike Kyle of American Kickboxing
Academy needed just :12 seconds to KO Scarry Jerry Vrbanovic
with a wicked uppercut.
Jason
Von Flue of the Pit fight team won at 2:04 of the first round
with his crazy shoulder choke over Chris Irvine.
In
a match that was very reminisent of Jeremy Horn vs Elvis Sinosic,
it was Tom Owens using his 6'4 long frame to win by armbar over
local fighter Tony Alanis of Lemoore, California. Remember these
fighters were 170, so a 6'4 frame is unheard of at that weight.
Doug
Marshall got a win in just :32 seconds over Anthony Fuller by
referee stoppage.
Team
Quest's Chris Leben won by armbar over Bryan Sleeman in a wild
match. Leben caught Sleeman with an accidental kick to the groin.
It took Sleeman the full five minutes to recover. It looked like
he couldn't continue so he was walking off, then Sleeman starting
freaking out throwing an ice pack down, the crowd chanted "fight,
fight, fight" so Sleeman, after leaving the cage, came back
to the cage to fight even with the low blow from the accidental
kick. Leben looked a bit surprised, but wanted to fight, so the
referee restarted the fight after a six minute break. Sleeman
then fired himself up, ala Hulk Hogan, only to see Leben catch
Sleeman in an armbar in the most bizarre fight of the evening.
Source: MMA Weekly
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10
QUESTIONS WITH SEAN LIDDELL
He's
known as Chuck Liddell's brother. We asked Sean Liddell our 10
questions, and like his older brother, he is a pretty quiet guy
as well. Very reserved, very quiet. He fought last night and
did get a win....here was some questions we had for him going
into this fight.
MMAWeekly.com:
This is your first MMA fight. Why did you decide to take this
fight at the age of 31?
Sean Liddell: I was offered the opportunity so I took it.
MMAWeekly.com
- How nervous do you think you will be for your first fight?
Sean: I will see when the time comes.
MMAWeekly.com
- Your fighting a guy named Chris Sanders who is tattooed from
head to toe that doesn't seem to have any respect for you .....saying
things like he will knock you the f**K out. Does that fire you
up in anyway?
Sean: No, it doesn*t really bother me.
MMAWeekly.com - What has Chuck told you about the fight game?
Sean: Basically to stay focused and keep calm.
MMAWeekly.com
- Is there any additional pressure being "Chuck Liddell's"
brother?
Sean: No.
MMAWeekly.com
- What's the best thing about Chuck being your brother?
Sean: He is a cool guy to hang out with.
MMAWeekly.com
- What's the worst thing?
Sean: There is nothing bad about being Chuck's brother.
MMAWeekly.com
- Tell me your background in MMA?
Sean: I have trained in Karate, Kickboxing, Submission wrestling
and I wrestled in High School.
MMAWeekly.com
- Do you plan on standing up and slugging with this guy or do
you want to take it down for ground n pound?
Sean: Both.
MMAWeekly.com
- What weight will you fight at?
Sean: I will fight at 205.
MMAWeekly.com
- Give me a prediction of what happens....
Sean: We'll see Friday.
MMAWeekly.com
- Good luck in your first fight...
Sean: Thanks. I appreciate you guys taking time to interview
me.
Source: MMA Weekly
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Should
UFC Strip Tim Sylvia Of Heavyweight Title?
Yes,
He Messed Up, Pay The Consequences
448
Yes,
But Because Of His Suspension
76
No,
He Won It Clean; Only Defended Dirty
184
No,
There's Nothing Wrong With What He Did
56
Votes:
764
Source: MMA News |
Q&A
WITH QUINTON JACKSON
MMANews.com: How's training going for the November fight at the
PRIDE Grand Prix?
Quinton
Jackson: Training is going great. I feel great and I cant wait
for the fights. Training is just going great.
MMANews.com:
You and Chuck Liddell seem to be getting along during all the
PR stuff for DirecTV, UFC 44, etc. With that said, are you still
ready to dump him on his head in November?
Quinton
Jackson: Yeah, Chuck is a neat guy. We talk a lot and he is cool.
MMANews.com:
What are your thoughts on Chuck Liddell as a fighter?
Quinton
Jackson: He's a cool guy, but he has some shit he needs to work
on.
MMANews.com:
Speaking of UFC 44, what did you think of the show? What was
your favorite fight and what impressed you the most?
Quinton
Jackson: I really didn't have a favorite fight and no fighter
really impressed me.
MMANews.com:
What would you think about a fight against Randy Couture? PRIDE
and UFC are sending fighters both ways, would you be willing
to represent PRIDE and take out Randy?
Quinton
Jackson: If the money is right then I will fight him. I mean
if the money was right I would run down the street butt naked.
MMANews.com:
I'll ask you the same thing I asked Chuck [Liddell]...do you
personally feel the deck is stacked against you the way the next
round of the tourney is set up? To win you need to get past both
Chuck and Vanderlei [Silva] in the same night, while Vanderlei
should have his way with [Hidehiko] Yoshida, and left fighting
more fresh in the finals.
Quinton
Jackson: I think they did set up this tournament for Silva to
win, but who cares. I have never had anything easy in my life.
I have always had to work for everything I have know and trust
me im working hard enough to beat Chuck and Silva.
MMANews.com:
Vanderlei's belt isn't up for grabs in this tourney, but you
might still get a victory over him while he's champion. Does
that, in your view, guarantee you a title shot after the tournament?
Quinton
Jackson: Well actually I am the number one contender. So even
if I don't win the tournament, I will be facing Silva next probably.
MMANews.com:
How do you feel about having to beat Vanderlei twice to become
the champion, and hold the belt?
Quinton
Jackson: I think it's stupid.
MMANews.com:
After the Grand Prix is over, and after your fight with Silva,
who would you want to fight? The elite Middleweights were put
in this tournament, so who that wasn't involved would you like
to fight after?
Quinton
Jackson: You know, I really don't care. Fighting to me is a job,
and I will fight anybody I have to so I can make some money for
me to live. So, just bring anybody in front of me, and I will
fight them.
MMANews.com:
Alright thanks Rampage. Nice talking to you as always, good luck
in November.
Quinton
Jackson: Thanks. Right back at you.
Source: MMA News
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Babalú
pursues the Olympic Games
After winning IFC Middleheavyweight belt, Renato Babalú
wants now to fight for a medal in the Wrestling at the 2004 Olympic
Games, in Athens. Brazilian Olympic Circuit's champion, Babalú,
however, needs a sponsor. "My goal is Athens, but I do need
a sponsorship. Every single fighter will need at least R$14 thousand
to be part of the trials next year. If I have a sponsorship,
I will stop fighting MMA for a while and I will chase after the
Olympic medal," announced Babalú.
Source: Tatame |
Pedro
Rizzo
Determination and Agression
Pedro
Rizzo has just spent three weeks in Thailand training Muay Thai
with his friend Peter Aerts. One of the main men in Ruas Vale
Tudo, Pedro will fight his last contract match with the UFC against
the American Ricco Rodrigues. In an interview with TATAME site,
Rizzo talks about his experience in the land of Muay Thai, about
a possible run with Pride and how it's going to be: 'From now
on, it's pure determination and agression. You can be sure, the
fights will finish sooner than you think'.
You
just got from Thailand. How was it training over there?
My trip happened by accident. I normally go to Holland to train
with Peter Aerts at the start of my training, because they have
good stand-up. But since Peter was going to fight Venetiaan in
Japan and the time difference is only one hour we, Rene Rose,
Harry Hulf and I, decided to join him at Sifu MC Hinnes gym in
Thailand. That was the beginning of my training. Here in Brazil
I'm training Boxing with Claudio Coelho, Muay Thai and Wrestling
with the team. Since the gym partially belongs to Dede (Andre
Pederneiras), he also lends some ground.
So
you haven't been to BTT to train ground fighting?
No, because Murilo Bustamante , a great friend of mine, who has
often helped me out, has to train for Pride and I don't want
to get in the way.
After
your experience in Thailand, what would you say is the best type
of Muay Thai, Thai or Dutch?
The Muay Thai in Thailand is the real Mcoy. They make good use
of elbows and knees whereas in Holland the game is more centered
around box and combing punches and kicks. In a Thai fight, they
stay a long time in the clinch which is common, whereas in K-1
clinching will be broken up. For me, Muay Thai is the best, but
it is best to be well-versed in both styles.
You've
been in Pride only a short time. Is there going to be a deal?
Nothing on the cards yet. If I fight well, the UFC probably will
want to renew my contract. After this fight, anyone who pays
well, I will fight for. It could even be in Korea or K-1 which
now has MMA.
Have
you ever thought of fighting in K-1 as a striker?
Yes, they made me many offers, but I would have to prove my worth
as a striker to justify a similar purse.
Mirko
Cro-Cop is considered a hard nut to crack in the heavyweight
category. Who do you think could beat him?
Fedor could, so could Minotauro and Wanderlei fought wonderfully
against him. I would love to fight him and I'm sure it would
be a great fight,
Minotauro
will face Mirko in the next Pride. What advice would you give
to your friend? Would you help him in his stand-up?
It's very difficult to fight with Fedor. He has a heavy hand
and good wrestling. Cro-crop is good on his feet, but his ground
techniques are deficient. The thing is to defend the kicks to
the head and the ribs and then take him to the ground which Minotauro
rules. As for helping him in his stand-up, with pleasure.
Who
are the hardest heavyweights in the UFC?
The champion Tim Sylvia, Ricco Rodrigues and Andrei Arlovsky,
who fought with Matyushenko and beat him up. The man is 1,94m
and 112 kilos, with good boxing and sprawl.
What
can your fans expect from Pedro Rizzo in your next fight?
From here on, it's pure determination and agression. You can
be sure, the fights will finish quicker than you think. I will
fight to win and in accordance with a game plan.
Source: Tatame |
Maurício
Shogun
The model fighter
After
the victory over Evangelista Cyborg at Meca 9 and the good fights
at IFC, Maurício Shogun has been appointed as a big Chute-Boxe's
stars right after Pride Middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva.
A real warrior and very technical fighter, Shogun has become
famous as a fighter himself, not just as the brother of a fighter.
In an exclusive for Team TATAME, the Chute-Boxe's fighter talks
about his relationship with his brother and about the future
as a fighter. Check this out!
How
do you value your debut at Pride Bushido against the tough Akira
Shoji?
I
think I did fine. I started better on my feet and he opted for
the ground game. Shoji tried a leg-lock, but fortunately I escaped
and I came back on the feet. He definitely didn't want to exchange
punches and took me to the ground one more time and almost got
the mount. I got the position reversed and then I floored him
with punches. Shoji fell down unconscious, but the referee didn't
notice that and I still kicked him on the ground.
That
was your second international tournament and the first one in
Japan. How did you feel at Pride?
I
felt like home. The Japanese treated me really well and I felt
like I was at Meca.
Do
you already have any offers for this Pride?
Not
until now. But the promoters liked me and complimented me a lot.
However, I need few months to recover and to take care of my
knee that is a little sore. I will train a little lighter and
I must come back next year. Anyway, if they call me and have
a good proposition to make, I am here and I am ready!
You
have been appointed as a big Chute-Boxe's star after Wanderlei
Silva. What does it mean for you?
This
motivates me and makes me happy. I am honored to know I am being
compared to Wanderlei. He kicks ass. Of course, I wanna show
the world my own game and be recognized for it.
Do
you see any changes in your career after your international debut?
I
guess it is the same thing... the only difference I had noticed
was that the guys on the street pointed at me and said: This
is the Murilo Ninja's brother. Now people know me as Shogun.
Talking
about your international debut, a lot of people considered you
as a big IFC's favorite after beating Cyborg at Meca. How did
you take that last defeat to Babalú?
I
was really on the up during the fight and everybody told me I
was winning. Well, I slipped up and got submitted. That didn't
affect me and I perked up and on my second international fight
I knocked down the Japanese Akira Shoji.
What
are the Chute-Boxe's plans, since you, your bother and Wanderlei
are fighting in the same weight category?
For
a while my priority is to stay in this weight category and so
does my brother. But in a couple of years I have in mind to become
heavier and fight as a heavyweight. I agree with what my Masters
say and if they tell me to change my weight now I will fight
as a heavyweight.
How
is your relationship with Ninja, since you grew up as a fighter?
Did it make him jealous?
No,
not at all. We are partners and really friends. We always help
each other train.
By
the way, how is Ninja training to face Marcelo Tigre at Meca
X?
He
will kick his ass. Ninja has been away from the ring for one
year and he wants to show how good he is.
Is
it true that you were hired as a model of a fashion store? How
did this whole model stuff start?
It
started three years ago. I was in a mall in Curitiba and there
were three ladies and a queer looking at me. One of the girls
came to me and she asked me if I was a model. She called me to
work with her but I told her that I was not a model and it made
me confused. She gave me her card and when I got home I talked
with my mom and she told me to call the woman because I didn't
have a dime to lose. I called her and they did my photograph
book for free and then many jobs as a model came to me. It's
cool to make some extra money, but I prioritize with the fighting.
Source: Tatame |
Quote
of the Day
"Search for the seed of good in every adversity. Master
that principle and you will own a precious shield that will guard
you well through all the darkest valleys you must traverse."
Og Mandino, 1923-1996, American Motivational Author, Speaker
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Amateur
Fighting Competition Results
Campbell High School, Ewa Beach, Hawaii
October 18, 2003
By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com
Eight days after he fought in Rumble on the Rock, Ray "Bradda"
Cooper and company put on their version of the Toughman. It is
basically a kickboxing Toughman, which allows one take down per
round to give it a little twist and mix it up a little. This
is a great event for fighters who want to break into the MMA
scene, but want to get their feet wet first. The takedown are
worth more than striking, so it starts out with a disadvantage
to the striker in order to encourage grapplers to enter and test
their stand up skills. This event brings out a lot backyard fighters
who want to test their skills. A couple of the fighters were
under 150lbs even though the weight limit was 200lbs. I enjoy
this event just as much as MMA events because the action is intense
and the fighters are fearless. Due to the amateur nature of the
event, the first round of fights are action-packed, but the fights
slow down as the tournament continues. Either way, there is always
a ton of leather that is thrown around in each and every event.
Doug Amaral, the 201 & over champion, had a bye the first
round, but his crisp and accurate punches helped get him by the
largest competitor in the finals, 414lber, Peter Sefo. Ben Terukina
showed a calm demeanor, power punches and good cardio to make
his way to the finals, while Ivan Avilla showed great take downs
and decent punching skills to work his way through the tournament
to meet Terukina in the finals. In the end, it was Terukina's
take down defense, coupled with his quick and accurate hands
that made him the 200lbs & under Champion.
Exhibition Kickboxing match (3 Rounds - 1 Minute)
Blaze Pavao (Nanakuli Kickboxing) vs. David Balicao (Waimanalo
Kickboxing)
200 & under weight class (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
B.J. Jones (144lbs, Hauula) def. Cyrus Kanaole (147lbs, Nanakuli)
TKO, Kanaole could not come out for the 2nd round due to a shoulder
injury.
201 & over weight class (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Sasa Agasiva (243lbs, Honolulu) def. Ryan Riddle (256lbs, Hauula)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
200 & under weight class(3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Ben Terukina (180lbs, Ewa Beach) def. Sal Hernandez (167lbs,
Honolulu)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
201 & over weight class (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Peter Sefo (414lbs, Ewa Beach) def. Chris Iongi (293lbs)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
200 & under weight class (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Louis Kaumoo (183lbs) def. Jerry Levale (184lbs)
TKO, Levale could not come out for the 3rd round due to exhaustion.
200 & under weight class (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Ivan Avilla (190lbs, Honolulu) def. Alan Alcarez (183lbs, Ewa
Beach)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
201 & over weight class Semi-Finals (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Doug Amaral (224lbs, Waianae) def. Sasa Agasiva (243lbs, Honolulu)
Majority Decision after 3 rounds.
200 & under weight class Semi-Finals (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Ben Terukina (180lbs, Ewa Beach) def. B.J. Jones (144lbs, Hauula)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
200 & under weight class Semi-Finals (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Ivan Avilla (190lbs, Honolulu) def. Louis Kaumoo (183lbs)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
Exhibition Kickboxing match (3 Rounds - 1 Minute)
Kai Kamaka (55lbs, 808 Fight Factory) vs. Chansen Kalua (68lbs,
Nanakuli Kickboxing)
201 & over weight class Finals (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Doug Amaral (224lbs, Waianae) def. Peter Sefo (405lbs, Ewa Beach)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
200 & under weight class Finals (3 Rounds - 1 Minute):
Ben Terukina (180lbs, Ewa Beach) def. Ivan Avilla (190lbs, Honolulu)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds.
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Kick'N
It 3 Postponed to Nov. 29th!
We have just learned that the event that is bringing back Hawaii's
best kickboxers has postponed their third event to November 29th.
It is slated to be held at Campbell High School Gym in Ewa Beach.
If you have not experienced kickboxing, this is your chance.
Promoter Danny Kaheaku said that he is going to crown some champions
that night, so the best kickboxers will be matched up to fight
for the title! |
Royler
Gracie's 'Submission Grappling Techniques' Book ready!
The
long awaited book Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling Techniques
by Royler Gracie is finally being released. The effort, with
our own Kid Peligro, had been delayed but it is now being printed
as we speak and should be shipping by October 29th.
In
this book Royler shows the stuff that made him a three times
ADCC World Submission Wrestling Champion. 'This is the logical
sequel to 'Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Theory and Technique'. I felt
it was time to focus on one of the fastest growing aspects of
ground fighting; Submission Wrestling! ' stated Royler.
In
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling Techniques, Royler shows
102 of his most effective moves for competition, additionally,
Royler talks about strategy, training and many other aspects
of Submission Grappling.
You
can pre-order you copy now at mmamart.com. The expected ship
date is October 29th
Source: ADCC |
UFC
45: Revolution Features Fights
RICCO RODRIGUEZ TO BATTLE PEDRO RIZZO IN HEAVYWEIGHT ACTION AT
UFC 45: REVOLUTION LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW, NOV. 21
Matt
Lindland In Re-Match With Niko Vitale; Phil Baroni To Fight Evan Tanner
In Ultimate Fighting Championship Middleweight Bouts At Mohegan
Sun Arena
Lightweights
Din Thomas, Yves Edwards To Meet At UFC’s 10th Anniversary
Show
TICKETS
NOW ON SALE!
LAS
VEGAS, October 17, 2003…Heavyweight contenders Ricco Rodriguez
and Pedro Rizzo will square off in one of the feature fights
of UFC 45: Revolution, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s
10th anniversary show, LIVE on pay-per-view at
10 p.m., (EST) Friday, November 21, from the Mohegan Sun Arena
in Uncasville, Ct.
Two
middleweight fights and a lightweight match also have been added
to the eight-fight, all-star card. Middleweight top contender
Matt Lindland will meet Falaniko Vitale in a re-match from UFC 43: Meltdown and power-puncher
Phil Baroni will take on Evan Tanner, who will fight as a middleweight
for the first time. In the lightweight bout, jiu jitsu submission
specialist Din Thomas will meet Thai boxing-jiu jitsu fighter
Yves Edwards.
Welterweight
Champion Matt Hughes (29-3-0) from Hillsboro, Ill., will defend
his title for the fifth time against highly rated Frank Trigg
(9-1-0) from El Segundo, Calif., and legendary knockout artist
“Tank” Abbott (8-9-0) of Huntington Beach, Calif.,
will meet Hawaiian power-puncher “Cabbage” Correira (18-4-0) of Hilo, Hawaii,
in a heavyweight feature match.
Tickets,
$300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, are on sale now at the Mohegan
Sun box office and at www.tickets.com. Tickets also may be ordered
by telephone at 1-800-477-6849. All ticket purchases are subject
to transaction fees. UFC 45: Revolution will be available LIVE
on pay-per-view on iNDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, Bell ExpressVu,
TVN, Echostar and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail
price is $29.95.
Rodriguez
(10-3-0 in mixed martial arts) is a former UFC heavyweight champion.
He combines powerful stand-up and striking skills with a ferocious
takedown and ground and pound offense to dominate opponents.
The Newark, N.J., and Staten Island, N.Y., native, who now lives
and fights out of Las Vegas, has notched impressive victories
over many of the world’s top heavyweights, including Tsuyoshi
Kosaka and former heavyweight champion, now the UFC’s new
light heavyweight champ, Randy Couture.
Rizzo
(12-5-0) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is coming off a technical
knockout victory over highly-regarded Tre Telligman at UFC 43:
Meltdown, June 6, in Las Vegas. Rizzo is a professional kick
boxer who is also one of the UFC’s most powerful strikers.
He knocked out Tank in his UFC debut and has defeated some of
the biggest names in MMA including Mark Coleman and Dan Severn.
In
Vitale, Lindland (8-2-0)
of Eagle Creek, Ore., will be looking to avenge a loss on June
6. In that first meeting, Lindland, a U.S. Olympic wrestling
silver medallist and one of the UFC’s top-rated fighters
at 185 pounds, attempted a first-round takedown but fell backwards
with Vitale (14-2-0) of Honolulu,
Hawaii, on top. Lindland’s head hit the mat and he was out
cold. Vitale won by knockout. While
some Octagonside experts considered it a “lucky” victory,
Vitale is a highly regarded
freestyle fighter with excellent Brazilian jiu jitsu and kick
boxing skills who also owns victories over UFC veterans Aaron
Riley, Todd Medina and Tyrone Roberts.
Baroni
(6-2-0), a Long Island, N.Y. native who now lives and fights
out of Las Vegas, is returning to the Octagon after an almost
nine month layoff since suffering a major training injury. He
tore his pectoral muscle but after surgery and rehab says he
is stronger than ever. One of the UFC’s most powerful pound-for-pound
punchers, Baroni is again ready to display the speed and power
he utilized in victories over former UFC middleweight champ Dave
Menne and Amar Suloev.
Tanner
(8-2-0) of Portland, Ore., is taking a page out Team Quest training
partner Couture’s book and is dropping down a weight class.
Always a top contender at light heavyweight, Tanner could be
a monster at middleweight. A strong ground and pound fighter
with powerful knees and leg kicks, Tanner will be looking to
take the fight to the ground to neutralize Baroni’s punching
power.
The
Thomas-Edwards bout matches two of the UFC’s best lightweights.
Thomas (18-3-0) of Orlando, Fla., is a member of the American
Top Team, one of the country’s top mixed martial arts training
centers in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He utilizes jiu jitsu submission
techniques and a power-packed stand-up striking game to dominate
opponents. Thomas is coming off a majority decision victory over
Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt Matt Serra at UFC 41: Onslaught
earlier this year in Atlantic City, N.J.
Edwards
(13-6-1) from The Woodlands, Tex., a suburb of Houston, is a
Thugjitsu fighter who is also coming off a victory at UFC 43:
Meltdown where he dominated Eddie Ruiz to win a three-round unanimous
decision. Edwards also continues to improve his boxing skills
by training with Kenny Weldon, who helped build former heavyweight
champion Evander Holyfield’s career.
The
UFC’s first fight event, UFC1: The Beginning, was held November
12, 1993, at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colo. That night, Royce
Gracie defeated Gerard Gordeau in the final match with a tap
out by rear naked choke to become the first UFC champion. Other
fighters on that first card included Ken Shamrock, Kevin Rosier,
Art Jimmerson, Teila Tuli, Patrick Smith, Zane Frazier, Jason
DeLucia and Trent Jenkins.
As
part of the 10th anniversary, the public is invited to visit
the web site, www.ufc.tv, and vote for the top 10 UFC fighters
of all time.
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev.,
is today the world’s premier mixed martial arts sports association.
Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view
events annually through cable and satellite providers. In addition
to its U.S. distribution, UFC events are distributed internationally
through WOWOW, Inc. in Japan, Globosat in Brazil, Main Event
Television in Australia and Sky Network Television in New Zealand.
Zuffa, LLC, licenses the distribution of UFC video games through
Crave Entertainment and TDK Mediactive. “UFC,” “Ultimate
Fighting Championship,” “Ultimate Fighting,” “Submission”
and the Octagon cage design are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Zuffa, LLC in the U.S., Japan and other countries.
Source: Josh Hedges |
Quote
of the Day
"The grass is not always greener on the other side of the
fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest
where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with
you and tend the grass wherever you may be."
Robert Fulgham, American Writer, Minister, Working Cowboy
|
Amateur
Fighting Competition Tonight!
Fights start at 6:30
pm at Campbell
High School!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! 7 & UNDER ARE FREE, 8-12 $6 PRESALE,
$10 DAY OF EVENT, ADULTS $15 PRESALE, $20 DAY OF EVENT
CALL 306-9326 OR EMAIL US ONLINE WWW.AFCHAWAII.COM
Another
edition of the Amateur Fighting Competition is here and ready
for some hard hitting action. A bunch of new faces looked prepared
to do battle as the fighters signed up and weighed in. There
are some monsters in this batch of talent.
The
AFC is basically a modified toughman where the fighters where
boxing gloves and headgear and go at it for three 1 minute rounds.
There is one takedown per round allow so that differentiates
this event from a regular toughman.
As
you can imagine the action is fast and furious. The fighters
always please the ground with some heavy leather. This event
also allows fighters to test their skills out in a safe environment
and best of all, have the opportunity to win $1,000 cash or a
$1,000 gift certificate. If the fighter takes the cash, he cannot
return to the AFC since he will be considered a Pro, but if he
takes the gift certificate, he can come back again to defend
his title and win the prize again.
This
is one event that is more than worth the ticket price because
of the fast paced action so don't miss it!
AFC
RULES:
The AFC is a 2 weight-class 'toughman' single elimination tournament.
There is an Under 200 lb division as well as a 200 and over division.
The winner of each division gets either a cash prize (in which
case he would no longer be considered an 'amateur') or a gift
certificate (thereby keeping amateur status).
Mandatory
Equipment
Every Competitor is REQUIRED to have a
1) Mouthpiece - Provided by Competitor
2) Cup & Jockstrap - Provided by Competitor
3) 16oz Gloves - Provided by Line Bred, LLC
4) Headgear - Provided by Line Bred, LLC
5) Shorts – Provided by Competitor
Ring Rules
1) Referee has full authority in making all decisions.
2) Competitor is required to have mouthpiece in at all times.
There will be a warning if competitor does not comply with the
rules. Competitor will risk being disqualified.
3) Competitor is required to check your gloves with Glove inspector
before your bout.
4) 3 One Minute Rounds
5) 1 Minute Break Between Rounds
6) Allowed to execute spinning back Fist
7) Wrestling or Judo Takedowns Allowed
a.
Fighter will have 2 attempts for each takedown per round
b. Referee will have a 3 count if there is no action in clinch.
Referee will then restart fighters in starting position.
c. Fighter is not allowed to strike a down opponent ( 3 body
parts touching the mat)
8)
NO Kicking
9) NO Submissions
10) NO Toe Stomping
11) NO Biting.
12) NO Standing Eight Count
13) NO T Shirts
14) Points are as Follows –
a. Striking – Most effective striker will receive 3 points,
Least effective striker will receive 2 points per round.
b. Knockdown 4 points
c. Takedown 2 points – Wrestling or Judo Takedowns maximum
takedown will be one per round. Fighter will be brought back
to standing position after takedown.
15)
Corner men are not allowed in the Ring until referee invites
you in. Corner men are not allowed on the steps during the bout.
16) Entourages are allowed to walk out with competitor to the
Ring but are to return to their seats when match begins.
17) Competitors are expected to uphold themselves with a sportsmanship
attitude. This is a competition not a brawl. Any conduct outside
the rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Ways
To Victory
1) Corner man throws in towel.
2) Verbal submission by competitor
3) Referee stoppage by KO or TKO
4) Referee or Doctor stoppage by medical injury
5) Decision from Judges by point system
6) Disqualification by Referee
Line
Bred, LLC would like to thank you for complying with the Rules
& Regulations. In order for us to continue to have these
types of events we must work together to create a safe and enjoyable
atmosphere for the fighters as well as the people that are coming
to support this event.
The
actual keys have not been determined yet, but here are the fighters
scheduled for battle...
Alan Alcaraz |
Sasa Agasiva |
Jerry
Levale |
Chris
Iongi |
Ryan
Riddle |
Louis
Kaumoo |
Cyrus
Kanakaole |
B.J.
Jones |
Peter
Sefo |
Ivan
Avilla |
Doug
Amaral |
Ben
Terukina |
Sal
Hernandez |
Promoter Ray "Bradda"
Cooper addressing the details of the event. |
Bradda going over the modifed
toughman rules. |
Promoters Ray and Monica (in
background) Cooper are the masterminds behind this event. |
Ray's Injury
Update
As
you can see in the above picture with the soft cast, Ray suffered
a cleanly broken forearm during his match with Dennis "Superman"
Hallman. It broke when Ray blocked Hallman's kick. Ray found
out that it was broke when he defended the guillotine and felt
a pop. If you watched closely, Ray was not in much trouble from
the initial guillotine choke because his hands did not immediately
go to defend the guillotine. Luckily, it was a relatively clean
break and the doctors put in a rod under the skin with pins to
help his forearm heal. Ray was just disappointed that he did
not get an opportunity to perform in a way that we all know he
can. I was glad that he found out that the injury was as bad
as it was while in a guillotine because further damage could
have been caused if more scrambling, grappling, or punching/kicking
had occurred.
We both wish Ray a speedy recovery and don't worry fans, he will
be back, better than ever!
Last
minute spots may still available (bring your mouth piece and
groin cup).
For more information go to:
www.afchawaii.com or call 306-9326 or
show up at Campbell High at 4:30 PM
|
I&I
Sports Having Huge Liquidation Sale For New Location!
Just letting you know that after 4 years our store at 131 Hekili
Street,
#107, Kailua will be closing its doors on Sunday Nov. 2 at 5:00pm.
Everything in the store is on sale at 20% to 50% off.
We still have a lot of stuff like back issue magazines, fight
posters and more...
We
are now open for business in
Giraldi's Muay Thai Gym located at:
99-1421 Koaha Pl., Bay #3, Halawa Valley
Monday - Friday 4 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
and
Pearl Harbor store is still open for paintball as well.
We hope to open our new store in downtown Honolulu sometime in
early 2004.
I
would like to thank all of our valued customers, friends, instructors
and fighters who supported us in Kailua these past years.
Thank
you,
Lindy
Terao
Island Paintball Sports, Inc.
I&I Hawaii
|
Minotauro
training Boxing harder
Rodrigo Minotauro is going today to the Brazilian state of Bahia,
his homestate, to meet world Boxing champion Acelino Popó
Freitas brother, Luis Cláudio. Minotauro will bring the
Boxing trainer to Rio, to intensify his Boxing training to the
fight against Mirko Cro-Cop, on November 9 Pride edition. "I
always trained on the feet and I am prepared to block Cro Cop's
attacks. I'm sure that blocking his kicks and taking him to the
grounf, I'll be able to do my best and submit him", announced
Minotauro.
Source:
Tatame |
Flávio
Moura joins Gracie Team
IVC and Heroes vet Flávio Moura has just joint the Gracie
Barra Combat Team. The confirmation was announced this week by
the Team's promoter Carlo Malta. "He is already training
with the Gracie Combat guys," tells Malta. A former Budokan's
athlete, Moura is the second Luta-Livre fighter joining the Gracie
Barra Team. The first one was the ADCC 2003 Brazilian Trials
champion Alexandre Cacareco, that switched Ruas Vale-Tudo for
the Barra last June.
Source:
Tatame |
Renzo
Gracie
By André Araújo
Renzo
Gracie is very busy during this trip to Brazil. On last Thursday
he was a guest at the Brazilian TV show Sem Censura and yesterday
he had a chance to met old friends and BJJ fans at the book release's
night of the BJJ book "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Theory and
Technique". Written with his cousin Royer Gracie, the book
is now released in Portuguese. According to them, the BJJ book
already sold over 80 thousand copies around the globe with the
Japanese, French and English copies. From the Fitness Express
Gym center's convention room, Renzo talked with Team TATAME for
few minutes and you may check now a exclusive with the Brazilian
who fought Carlos Newton at Pride Bushido last October 5th.
How
do you feel releasing the BJJ book in Portuguese?
Now
I am happy because its gonna be released in our language. We
already sold over 80 thousand copies around the world with the
English, French and Japanese versions. I hope we pass through
the limit of 120 thousand copies.
A
lot of BJJ vet came to the book's release. How do you feel about
meeting all this friends?
My
happiness is about seeing those old guys in here. All this guys
grew up with me. The fellows do part of my childhood and has
been crazy for me. This people is my happiness about releasing
the book in Portuguese.
The
Gracie's won the Pride Bushido challenge scoring 3x2, in a tough
dispute. How do you value the Japanese fighting evolution?
They
didn't evolve at all. They hired referees that are not fair.
Why don't you watch the fight and then we talk?
Is
it true that you do fight now as a Gracie Barra Combat Team member?
Yeah.
Now I am Gracie Barra Combat Team. I am the international member.
Source:
Tatame |
2nd
American National Jiu-Jitsu 2003 Superfights
Word
from the IBJJF is that there are major forces converging onto
the 2nd American National Jiu-Jitsu 2003. The event to be held
on November 30th, 2003 at the Torrance High School in Torrance,
Ca. will have the presence of a team from the powerhouse Renzo
Gracie Academies led by none other than Igor Gracie. Igor is
an accomplished brown belt and the youngest son of the legendary
Rolls. Additionally, teams from Gracie Barra, Cleber Luciano,
Pedro Sauer & Paragon Academies have already anted up to
appear.
Marcello
Siriema, the head organizer of the IBJJF has confirmed that they
are firming up a few Super-fights. The first one involving 'The
Human Tornado' Cleber Luciano against (TBA) and another with
Marcio Feitosa against (TBA). Finally, they are looking for an
opponent to face Igor Gracie in a Brown Belt Superfight. Anyone
interested in fighting Igor should contact Marcello at marcelo@cbjj.com.br
and be ready to fight!
And
remeber, the winners of the adult division will automatically
acchieve the honor of becoming part of the American Team to compete
in the 2nd International team event just prior to the 2004 Pan-Ams!
More
info on just how to sign up etc. in the next few days or by checking
out www.cbjj.com.br english.
Source: ADCC |
Rizzo
and Ricco confirmed in the UFC anniversay edition!
The Brazilian star Pedro Rizzo is really fighting Ricco Rodriguez
in UFC 45 - Revolution, on November 21st, confirming all the
expectatives. Pedro Rizzo will leave Rio de Janeiro on November
9th, to prepare himself during ten days with Marco Ruas, in Los
Angeles. 'My opponent is going to be Ricco Rodriguez, now it's
for real. I'm traveling on 9th to spend ten days training hard
with Marco', said Rizzo today, from his place in Rio.
Held
in Connecticut (US), the show that celebrates one decade of Ultimate
Fighting Championship is bringing also Matt Hughes defending
his belt,Tank Abbot against the Hawaiian 'Cabbage' Corriera, Phil Baroni and 'Ruthless'
Robbie Lawler.
'The
Rock' Rizzo is coming from a victory (by TKO) against Tra Tellingman
at UFC 43 and has followed the steps of his adversary: in Pride
GP, the Ruas Vale-Tudo athlete was to there to check Ricco Rodriguez
against another Brazilian, Rodrigo 'Minotauro' Nogueira. Ricco,
known as 'Suave', lost by unanimous decision. Rizzo also spent
ten days in Thailand last month, where he trained muay thai with
Peter Aerts.
Source:
ADCC
RICCO
RODRIGUEZ TO BATTLE PEDRO RIZZO IN HEAVYWEIGHT ACTION AT UFC
45: REVOLUTION LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW, NOV. 21
Matt
Lindland In Re-Match With Niko Vitale; Phil Baroni To Fight Evan Tanner
In Ultimate Fighting Championship Middleweight Bouts At Mohegan
Sun Arena
Lightweights
Din Thomas, Yves Edwards To Meet At UFC's 10th Anniversary Show
TICKETS
NOW ON SALE!
LAS
VEGAS, October 17, 2003...Heavyweight contenders Ricco Rodriguez
and Pedro Rizzo will square off in one of the feature fights
of UFC 45: Revolution, the Ultimate Fighting Championship's 10th
anniversary show, LIVE on pay-per-view at 10 p.m., (EST) Friday,
November 21, from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Ct. Two
middleweight fights and a lightweight match also have been added
to the eight-fight, all-star card. Middleweight top contender
Matt Lindland will meet Falaniko Vitale in a re-match from UFC 43: Meltdown and power-puncher
Phil Baroni will take on Evan Tanner, who will fight as a middleweight
for the first time. In the lightweight bout, jiu jitsu submission
specialist Din Thomas will meet Thai boxing-jiu jitsu fighter
Yves Edwards.
Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes (29-3-0) from Hillsboro, Ill.,
will defend his title for the fifth time against highly rated
Frank Trigg (9-1-0) from El Segundo, Calif., and legendary knockout
artist "Tank" Abbott (8-9-0) of Huntington Beach, Calif.,
will meet Hawaiian power-puncher "Cabbage" Correira (18-4-0) of Hilo,
Hawaii, in a heavyweight feature match.
Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, are on sale now at the
Mohegan Sun box office and at www.tickets.com. Tickets also may
be ordered by telephone at 1-800-477-6849. All ticket purchases
are subject to transaction fees. UFC 45: Revolution will be available
LIVE on pay-per-view on iNDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, Bell
ExpressVu, TVN, Echostar and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested
retail price is $29.95.
Rodriguez (10-3-0 in mixed martial arts) is a former UFC heavyweight
champion.
He combines powerful stand-up and striking skills with a ferocious
takedown and ground and pound offense to dominate opponents.
The Newark, N.J., and Staten Island, N.Y., native, who now lives
and fights out of Las Vegas, has notched impressive victories
over many of the world's top heavyweights, including Tsuyoshi
Kosaka and former heavyweight champion, now the UFC's new light
heavyweight champ, Randy Couture.
Rizzo (12-5-0) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is coming off a technical
knockout victory over highly-regarded Tre Telligman at UFC 43:
Meltdown, June 6, in Las Vegas.
Rizzo is a professional kick boxer who is also one of the UFC's
most powerful strikers. He knocked out Tank in his UFC debut
and has defeated some of the biggest names in MMA including Mark
Coleman and Dan Severn.
In Vitale, Lindland (8-2-0) of Eagle Creek, Ore., will be looking
to avenge a loss on June 6. In that first meeting, Lindland,
a U.S. Olympic wrestling silver medallist and one of the UFC's
top-rated fighters at 185 pounds, attempted a first-round takedown
but fell backwards with Vitale (14-2-0) of Honolulu, Hawaii,
on top. Lindland's head hit the mat and he was out cold. Vitale
won by knockout. While some Octagonside experts considered it
a "lucky" victory, Vitale is a highly regarded freestyle
fighter with excellent Brazilian jiu jitsu and kick boxing skills
who also owns victories over UFC veterans Aaron Riley, Todd Medina
and Tyrone Roberts.
Baroni (6-2-0), a Long Island, N.Y. native who now lives and
fights out of Las Vegas, is returning to the Octagon after an
almost nine month layoff since suffering a major training injury.
He tore his pectoral muscle but after surgery and rehab says
he is stronger than ever. One of the UFC's most powerful pound-for-pound
punchers, Baroni is again ready to display the speed and power
he utilized in victories over former UFC middleweight champ Dave
Menne and Amar Suloev.
Tanner (8-2-0) of Portland, Ore., is taking a page out Team Quest
training partner Couture's book and is dropping down a weight
class. Always a top contender at light heavyweight, Tanner could
be a monster at middleweight. A strong ground and pound fighter
with powerful knees and leg kicks, Tanner will be looking to
take the fight to the ground to neutralize Baroni's punching
power.
The Thomas-Edwards bout matches two of the UFC's best lightweights.
Thomas (18-3-0) of Orlando, Fla., is a member of the American
Top Team, one of the country's top mixed martial arts training
centers in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He utilizes jiu jitsu submission
techniques and a power-packed stand-up striking game to dominate
opponents. Thomas is coming off a majority decision victory over
Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt Matt Serra at UFC 41: Onslaught
earlier this year in Atlantic City, N.J. Edwards (13-6-1) from
The Woodlands, Tex., a suburb of Houston, is a Thugjitsu fighter
who is also coming off a victory at UFC 43: Meltdown where he
dominated Eddie Ruiz to win a three-round unanimous decision.
Edwards also continues to improve his boxing skills by training
with Kenny Weldon, who helped build former heavyweight champion
Evander Holyfield's career.
The UFC's first fight event, UFC1: The Beginning, was held November
12, 1993, at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colo. That night, Royce
Gracie defeated Gerard Gordeau in the final match with a tap
out by rear naked choke to become the first UFC champion. Other
fighters on that first card included Ken Shamrock, Kevin Rosier,
Art Jimmerson, Teila Tuli, Patrick Smith, Zane Frazier, Jason
DeLucia and Trent Jenkins.
Source:
FCF
|
Jungle
Fight - Vegas Bound?
One
month after promoting the first edition of Jungle Fight, in the
heart of Amazon Forest, Mr. Antonio Inoki is reportedly looking
for a place for the 3rd edition to be held in the USA.
Apparently,
Las Vegas was chosen after hard negotiations with the Nevada
Athletic Comission. The event will be promoted next April. The
official anouncement was made by co promoter Wallid Ismail, who
called us from Los Angeles.
The
leader of Brasil Dojo also told us that there are strong possibilities
that the second edition, scheduled for January 17th, won't happen
in the Amazon as he said before. 'We got a good proposal to produce
Jungle Fight 2 in Japan. But we are still under negotiations.
The most important thing is that wherever the event is promoted,
we will make a showroom about Amazon. The main goal of Jungle
Fight will always be the preservation of the Amazon Forest' said
Ismail, who will spend the next 2 months in LA.
Wallid
also told us that Carlson Gracie black belt, Ricardo Cavalcante,
has just opened Las Vegas Dojo, the second branch of Inoki Dojo
in USA.
Source: ADCC |
Interview
with
"The Law" Matt Lindland (part 1)
By: Chris Colderley
“Laying Down the “LAW”
Matt, the “LAW,” Lindland talks with Boxing Insider
Olympic
Silver Medalist, Matt Lindland has made a smooth transition from
Greco-Roman wrestling to the world of mixed martial arts. He
is considered by many fans the number one middleweight in the
UFC and is consistently ranked as one of the top middleweights
in the world.
In
his last UFC fight with Falaniko Vitale, Lindland received a loss after knocking himself
unconscious from a botched belly-to-belly throw. Despite the
setback, Lindland remains confident in his abilities and is resolved
to become the UFC middleweight champion as soon as the opportunity
presents itself.
In
part 1 of this interview with Chris Colderley, Lindland talks
about his recent match with Falaniko Vitale and comments on his epic battle with Phil Baroni
at UFC 41.
In
part 2, Lindland reflects on training with Chuck Liddell and
John Hackleman, discusses his feelings about the light heavyweight
championship between Liddell and, his teammate and friend, Randy
Couture, and describes his latest efforts to market Team Quest.
In
part 3, Matt talks about the state of the UFC middleweight division
and ponders potential future match-ups. He also comments on the
evolution of MMA and the contributions of Chuck Liddell and Randy
Couture to the sport.
BoxingInsider.com:
Matt, I want to start off with a couple of questions that I regret
I have to ask.
Matt
Lindland: No, go ahead.
BoxingInsider.com:
You have probably answered these about fourteen times. First
of all, how are you doing since the Vitale fight?
Matt
Lindland: I am doing fine. I have a big knot in the back of my
head. Other than that, I am fine.
BoxingInsider.com:
The second question: what happened?
Matt
Lindland: What happened? I hit my head on a piece of steel .
. . My head touched the canvas and underneath it there was exposed
steel covered by the mat. Before the fight, the British fighter,
Ian Freeman and I were in the ring and we were stepping in these
holes all over the mat. My first thought was somebody is going
to twist an ankle. I bent down, I felt the holes, and I was knocking
on them – tap, tap. I said to Dana [White], who was sitting
in the first row just waiting for people to start moving into
the arena, “What’s underneath here: plywood?”
He
said, “There’s no plywood underneath. There’s
just metal, but the pad is there.”
I
said, “Come in here. Get in the ring and feel this.”
He
came in, and Joe Silva came in. They both felt the mat, and looked
at the guy that put the ring together, like what’s going
on?
He
told them, “We haven’t changed this pad in 15 shows
and it gets torn up hauling it in and out of the truck. I covered
the holes with tape.”
We
had a layer of tape over the steel, and then we had the canvas,
on some areas of the mat!
I
don’t know. What would happen in boxing if a fighter leans
up against the ropes and the ring collapses and he falls into
the crowd and knocks his head on the cement? How would they rule
that fight?
BoxingInsider.com:
That’s a good question. I guess it would depend on how long
the fight had gone on.
Matt
Lindlan | |