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of the Day
"The principle goal of education is to create men who are
capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other
generations have done - men who are creative, inventive and discoverers."
Jean Piaget, 1896-1980, Swiss Experimenters and Theorists
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Fighters'
Club TV Premiere Tonight!
See yesterday's post for details! |
Super
Brawl Goes National!
A market test is being conducted and the dates and times of some
of the airings are below.
FoxE = Fox Sports Espanol (check your local cable provider)
KRCA = Los Angeles
WBXX = Knoxville, TN
WTVK = Ft. Myers, FL
WUHF = Rochester, NY
SPIKE =
Yes...Spike TV!
FoxE Mon 8/10 1:00am
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KRCA Thur 8/13 2:00am
WUHF Thur 8/13 3:00am
FoxE Thur 8/13 3:00am
SPIKE Fri 8/14 4:00am
WBXX Fri 8/14 5:30am
KRCA Fri 8/14 4:30am
KRCA Sat 8/15 2:00am
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Matt
"The Law" Lindland Is Back
Matt "The Law" Lindland is back in the UFC and facing
off against David Terrell at UFC 49, in just two weeks. Lindland
recently appeared on MMAWeekly SoundOff Radio's sixteen fighters
in sixteen days and discussed his upcoming match.
Lindland
is, of coarse, a Team Quest fighter but when we caught up to
him, he was up at The Pit training with John Hackleman and the
crew. He has been sparring with Chuck Liddell and Scott Lighty,
among others. Matt said, I've been "training with some pretty
good kickboxers." Both Liddell and Lighty have matches coming
up and the sparring sessions have been intense. Lindland's attitude
toward training is, "I'm not in there trying to win every
situation. I'm in there trying to get better as a fighter."
It
seems like everyone Lindland has been training with are preparing
for fights. Randy Couture is getting ready for Vitor Belfort.
Dan Henderson thought he was going to fight in Pride and was
training as if he were. Matt stated, "If you don't have
guys that can pound on you and beat you and push you, you've
never got anything to work to get better from." So far,
training has been "excellent," according to Lindland.
Matt
prepares for each fight essentially the same each time. To Lindland,
his opponents are "all the same." Simply put, Lindland
said, you "get in shape, work on your technique and then
you go out there and fight."
Looking
at the fight itself, Matt said, "It's hard to say where
this fight is going to go." He added, "I do what it
takes to win the fight." Lindland has seen a couple of Terrell's
fights and said, "He [Terrell] seems to be real comfortable
standing." He continued, "I hope he wants to stand."
Ideally,
Lindland said, "I want to knock him out on my feet but I'll
probably end up sitting in his guard and pounding him out."
When asked if standing was the best game plan with Matt coming
from a wrestling background, Lindland commented, "If he's
beating me on the stand up, yeah, I'll slip a punch and get inside
and take him down." Like he said, he does what ever it takes
to win.
Terrell
is coming off two nice wins in Pancrase and hopes to show Lindland
that there is a new sheriff in town at 185 pounds in the UFC.
Lindland is coming off two wins as well and plans on showing
David that you can't escape the long arm of "The Law."
Source: MMA Weekly |
Ken
Shamrock - UFC 48 Fight Week Interview
Boxinginsider.com:
What's up Ken, thanks for doing this quick interview with us.
Lets start off with... you were on Jimmy Kimmel the other night
- how did that go?
Ken
Shamrock: It was great. It was pretty interesting to be out there.
It was the first time I've been on the Kimmel show on ABC. He's
definitely a funny person. He was goofing on Detroit - it was
a great experiance - I hope they have me back.
Boxinginsider.com:
This interview is being coducted as while you are on the way
to tape the "Best Damn Sports Show." Can you tell us
about some of the media you have been doing, and about some of
the people you were talking to?
Ken
Shamrock: Yes. I was on the Mancow Show with Dana White and I
went on there for the June 19th show with Kimo and Mancow as
crazy as ever. At the same time, I was doing a TV broadcast on
Fox at 6pm in San Diego. So I had to do that in between training
and the ring and the Mancow Show. It was quite an interesting
morning. And now I'm on my way to the Best Damn sports show.
Boxinginsider.com:
Can you tell us what you've been working on since your last interview
with us? There's been a lot of talk -- you've been training with
Leglock master, Erik Paulson and a few other people. If you could
just let the fans know about everything you are up to.
Ken
Shamrock: I've been training with Erik for about four months
now -- and also an Olympic boxer from Italy Vitali Bellamundo.
So I've been working with those two guys and they've been working
with other guys -- Jay and Fred down in L.A. for my guys -- Vernon
White, and a couple of other guys.
So
we've got some fresh blood, some new ideas -- and I'm just feeling
really good. My conditioning is up, my skills are coming back
to me -- I had that injury and things are coming back really
strong after that. So I feel good.
Boxinginsider.com:
Can you give us a bit more of an in-depth idea of what you have
been doing? People like to base their training off what you are
doing. If you could tell us what exercises you are doing, etc?
Ken
Shamrock: Well, when we first started out, we did a lot of mat-work
and a lot of core training using surgical tubing with handles
on it -- a lot of twists, a lot of clings, twists, lunges, jumps
-- just a lot of different stuff with the surgical tubing. We
did that for a while, and, of course, a lot of mat-work and we
worked the bag and the kick-pads. We went over different techniques
and the leg-locks, escapes -- trying to get my knee back to where
it needs to be. In the middle we started sparring. We were going
thirteen rounds, three minutes each -- different professional
fighters coming in with me. So we did that. MMA, kickboxing and
boxing -- a bit of all.
So
that was pretty intense. And then there's my diet -- Belmundo
has got my diet together -- I'm taking in an extra 200 calories.
I'm eating well. bench presses, cleans, PowerSnatchers -- generally,
to keep the legs strong and keep myself strong.
Now
we've tapered down to where we're just doing two to two and a
half hours of training, sometimes three -- and now we've got
it down to an hour because it's close to the fight so now we're
just going through drills and mat-work.
Boxinginsider.com:
So can you tell us how your knee is doing, exactly?
Ken
Shamrock: It's really strong. I'm feeling really good. The last
two or three weeks, things have really come around for me. I
feel a hundred percent. I feel really good.
Boxinginsider.com:
There's been a lot of talk recently about a UFC reality show.
Can you comment on any of those rumors right now?
Ken
Shamrock: I really can't comment on them, because I really don't
know the details of them yet. There seems to be some talk about
it but I don't know the details yet.
Boxinginsider.com:
Will Vernon White be facing Chuck Liddell at UFC 49?
Ken
Shamrock: Well, as of right now, that's the card. That's what
they've sent out to us. They've gone over the contract and things
look good, so if Vernon wants to fight, this is personal -- he
and Chuck had a beef a couple of years back -- Vernon said this
is a great opportunity for him to go in and not only settle whatever
their differences are, but also prove to people that he is a
contender, that he should be out there.
Boxinginsider.com:
How involved are you in Vernon White's training?
Ken
Shamrock: He trains with me every day, so I'm very much involved
in his training. So I keep wanting him to have a great fight.
I think this should be a great fight for him.
Boxinginsider.com:
Could you talk about the future of the Lion's Den?
Ken
Shamrock: Right now we're starting to build things back up again.
I took some time off, but then I got back into fighting and when
I got back into fighting, it took some time. It's going to take
some time to get everybody back in line again. The injury kept
me out for a while but we're starting to pull the pieces back
together. Mikey Burnett talking about coming back; Vernon White's
going to be fighting in the UFC against Chuck Liddell -- we see
good things happening there; I'm fighting June 19th -- I see
good things happening there. So it look to me that things are
going to start moving out. We've got a new clothing line out
-- shirts and everything have come out. We're going to start
to put them back into play. So things are starting to come around
again.
Boxinginsider.com:
Are you looking to inject any new blood, do you have any new
prospects?
Ken
Shamrock: Absolutely. There's a bunch of guys right now who are
definitely prospects. They've been with us for a while but they've
never had the opportunity to fight because of some of the things
that happened with me, so we're going to start getting that going
again. They've been fighting at shows here and there, so we'll
just start sharpening them up and getting them where they need
to be.
Boxinginsider.com:
How do you see this Kimo fight unfolding? How do you plan to
counter his jujitsu?
Ken
Shamrock: I don't know. I can't get into that. When the fight
happens, I'm going to react -- and that's how I've always fought.
I'm not a baby when it comes to the match skills (laughs). I've
been there a thousand times. The things that have improved with
me would definitely be on the top. Secondly, I've got good hands
and good kicks and those things I have improved with my ground
game.
Boxinginsider.com:
There have been rumors that if you beat Kimo you are fighting
Tito Ortiz at UFC 50?
Ken
Shamrock: No. There's no truth to that. There's definitely some
talk about that -- that's what people want to see and that's
what I'd like to have happen -- but it just depends on Tito Ortiz.
If he's not going to be a workable person, we won't use him.
Boxinginsider.com:
Your website's been buzzing about the fight coming up. A lot
of people have inquiring -- are you doing any private training
sessions if people wanted to train with you this summer? Will
there be Lion's Den training tryouts again this summer? And:
what do we tell the people who are reading this who send us emails
saying they want to be the next ken Shamrock? They're fifteen
years old, they've been training -- will they have an opportunity
to train with you over the summer or in the future?
Ken
Shamrock: Absolutely. After the Kimo fight, they can get hold
of me on my website or through BoxingInsider (editors note contact
MMABookings@aol.com)- they can send us emails and we will get
back to them and give them information on where to go and how
to arrange those things later on this summer.
Boxinginsider.com:
Will you be travelling the country and doing private training
seminars as well?
Ken
Shamrock: Absolutely. After this Kimo fight, I'll be open to
doing a lot of different things. I'm looking at doing a movie,
and maybe going to seminars and different things of that nature,
so my schedule will be open and I will be looking for things
to do. So people will just have to get hold of me on the website
www.boxinginsider.com or www.kenshamrock.com.
Boxinginsider.com:
Do you have any interest in returning to professional wrestling
after this fight? I know there are rumors that NWA: TNA might
be interested in bringing you back.
Ken
Shamrock: Sure. I had a good time wrestling and that's always
an option. Right now I know TNA's been talking and they want
to do some things but I haven't really been able to sit down
and talk because I'm focusing on this fight.
But
after this fight's over, if they're interested, I'll be happy
to talk and see what we can work out.
Boxinginsider.com:
Do you have any final thoughts? June 19th you're fighting Kimo.
What do you think?
Ken
Shamrock: Don't miss it. If Kimo comes in shape, I think this
will be a great fight. And if he doesn't, then don't go to the
bathroom.
Boxinginsider.com:
We look forward to interviewing you again after the fight. Good
luck to you.
Source:
Boxing Insider
|
PRIDE
OFFICIAL ODDS
Our good friend Joey Odessa at Sportsbook.com has created the
latest odds for the upcoming Pride Grand Prix. Here's the opening
odds. Odessa will be Monday's featured guest on MMAWeekly Radio.
2004
- Heavyweight Tournament Matchup
08/15/04 55 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira -260
03:00 ET Sergei Kharitonov +200
PRIDE
Grand Prix 2004 - Heavyweight Tournament Matchup
08/15/04 60 Fedor Emelianenko -280
03:00 ET Naoya Ogawa +220
PRIDE
Grand Prix 2004 - Heavyweight Tournament Matchup
08/15/04 65 Kevin Randleman -210
03:00 ET Ron Waterman +170
PRIDE
Grand Prix 2004 - Heavyweight Tournament Matchup
08/15/04 70 Wanderlei Silva -500
03:00 ET Yuki Kondo +350
PRIDE
Grand Prix 2004 - Heavyweight Tournament Matchup
08/15/04 75 Mirko Filipovic -260
03:00 ET Aleksander Emelianenko +200
PRIDE
Grand Prix 2004 - Heavyweight Tournament Matchup
08/15/04 80 Murilo Bustamante -295
03:00 ET Kazuhiro Nakamura +235
Source: MMA Weekly |
BLACK
AND FISHER WIN THIS WEEKEND
Jason Black won a close decision over Keith Wisniewski to remain
undefeated in MMA competition at 17-0-1.
The
fight was the co-main event on Xtreme Cage Kombat, held Saturday
at the 7 Flags venue in Des Moines, Iowa.
It
was the first loss in almost 2 years for Wisniewski, who almost
pulled out the win by putting Black on his back and throwing
bombs in the final 30 seconds of the third round.
Black's
teammate, Spencer Fisher, also won to improve to 11-1. Fisher
scored a TKO win over Shawn McCauley in the first round.
Josh
Neer scored a TKO win via knees to the head midway through the
first round of the other co-main event.
Source: MMA Weekly |
UPDATE:
RAFIEL TORRE MURDER CASE
Courtesy
of LukeBeston.NET:
Rafiel
Torre's trial is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2004.
On
August 3, he appeared in court with his attorney (paid by Angelina
Richards, according to our sources) and pleaded not guilty to
murder, but was denied special circumstances allegations (as
Gerald Strebendt testified, Torre, who before his arrest had
told police that he had no involvement with the murder, is now
claiming that he killed Bryan Richards in self defense.)
It
will be interesting to see what effect, if any, the D.A.'s decision
to not seek the death penalty against Torre will have on whether
or not he decides to incriminate Angelina Richards in the murder.
Although Torre so far has not told the police that she was involved
in the crime, his loyalty could waver the longer he remains in
custody.
As
we previously revealed on this site, Torre has not had an easy
time in jail and has been beaten severely on several occasions.
This, along with reports of the Richards widow's affairs with
other men during his incarceration (her current lover, a man
named Frank, is her third since Torre's arrest) and the increasing
unlikelihood that she will ever collect the USD$1 million from
her husband's life insurance policy, might motivate Torre to
reevaluate his initial strategy.
Keep
checking LukeBeston.NET for more on the Rafiel Torre murder trial
in the coming months.
A
LukeBeston.NET exclusive--Must credit LukeBeston.NET when reposting,
rebroadcasting or in any other way reproducing this article in
part or in whole.
Source: Fight Sport |
Brock
Lesnar Speaks On His Transition Between WWE And The NFL
Yeah,
yeah, I know. What is this doing on the page? I just thought
that it may peak some interest of some of our readers. It did
mine and I don't even watch wrestling practically at all.
The
following is from NFL.com:
Leaving
behind a career as a world champion in the WWE, former pro wrestler
Brock Lesnar is trying his hand at pro football. Lesnar, who
lives in Minnesota, signed with the Vikings and will be in training
camp with the team. Lesnar spoke with NFL Total Access host Rich
Eisen about the excitement of trying another sport, his rigorous
training to get there, and his wily roommate. NFL Total Access
airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET/PT (aired July 28, 2004).
Rich
Eisen: How excited are you? You must be fired up.
Brock
Lesnar: I'm very excited, overwhelmed, and I don't know what
else to say. I'm just thankful for the opportunity that the Vikings
gave me, and looking forward to going into camp. I'm just excited
-- don't know what to expect. I'm just glad I'm going there.
Eisen:
Well, obviously when you're talking about professional wrestling,
in a way, some people might think this is a gag. But, you're
leaving serious dollars on the table to try this thing out, Brock.
Why are you doing this?
Lesnar:
Well, this is a dream of mine that I wanted to fulfill, and I
figured you only live once in your life. I climbed to the top
in wrestling, and it was time for me to get out of there, so
here I am. I'm looking forward to fulfilling this dream, and
it was a passion of mine that I wanted to play football.
Eisen:
Now you haven't played football since 1995, at Webster High School
in your native South Dakota. What have you done to prepare for
this?
Lesnar:
Well, I don't know what you really can do to prepare for this.
I'm just coming into this with an open mind. I'm trying to be
in as good a shape as I can be in, and I guess I have a lot of
faith in the coaching staff here to kind of mold me along and
help me out, and that's all I'm really looking for. I don't know
how to really prepare myself, I'm just going in with an open
mind.
Eisen:
Well, you went to Tempe for a few months at this world-renowned
place for players to get into football shape. Tell us about your
stay there.
Lesnar:
Yeah, I got down to Athletes Performance in April and was there
throughout the summer, and those guys worked with me to get me
back into shape. In the midst of things, I got into a motorcycle
accident, which set me back. So mostly this summer, I've been
trying to heal up and get ready and wishing for somebody to give
me this opportunity to play football. That's kind of where I'm
at right now.
Eisen:
Is there anybody who would dare to tell you you're a little nuts
for trying to do this?
Lesnar:
Well, I guess you've got to be a little nuts to live life in
general. You know, I walked away from the WWE, left a lot of
money on the table to pursue this. I just want to be happy, play
football, be close to my family, and want to be around good people.
That's why I live here in Minnesota.
Eisen:
Any thoughts in Mankato in trying out the F-5 wrestling maneuver
on any of your new teammates?
Lesnar:
I don't think that'll win me over at the camp, no. I got that
move perfected; I want to try some football things.
Eisen:
Let's take a look at the depth chart you'll be joining. Obviously
some of these guys have some serious credentials ... are you
rooming with Chris Hovan in Mankato?
Lesnar:
Yes, I'll be rooming with Chris in Mankato.
Eisen:
Oh my God! That should be an interesting room, Brock.
Lesnar:
It could be, it could be. I got a good teacher there, so that's
my whole plan. I'm going to surround myself with greatness.
Eisen:
Have you known Chris for awhile?
Lesnar:
Yeah, I've known Chris going on four years now. He was a fan
of mine when I was in the wrestling ring and I was a fan of his
on the football field.
Eisen:
Well, Brock, Mike Tice's plan for you right now is…he thinks
that you're a great practice squad player and maybe sending you
to NFL Europe. Is that something you would do?
Lesnar:
Whatever it takes. Whatever it needs to be, I want to pursue
this thing and give it a 110 percent. That's what I want to do.
Eisen:
That's terrific. I guess you don't need me to tell you this,
but now that training camp starts ... "here comes the pain!"
Lesnar:
Exactly! Thank you.
Source: Pro Wrestling.com |
Quote
of the Day
"When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this:
"You haven't!""
Thomas Edison, 1847-1931, American Inventor, Entrepreneur, Founder
of GE |
Fighters'
Club TV New Episode Aires Tuesday!
Episode 23 is and and submitted to programming. It will air August 10, 17, 24,
and 31
at our new time slot, 8:30pm, Tuesday
nights
on Oceanic
Channel 52.
This
Episode features:
-Highlights
from Superbrawl 36 155 lb Tournament—Kolo Koka, Mike Aina,
Harris Sarmiento, Deshaun Johnson, Justin James, Bart Palaskewski,
Roger Hueta, and Ryan Schultz plus interviews with Ryan "The
Lion" Schultz and BJ Penn—Mike Aina’s trainer
-Also from Super Brawl 36, Niko Vitale vs. Yushin Okami with
interview with Niko
-Technique of the Week—Shaolin Ribeiro demonstrating a wicked
leglock from the half-guard
-Interview with Ronald Jhun on training and his upcoming UFC
debut plus his fight w/ Andrew Chapelle in “Ring of Honor
2”
as
always with Hawaii’s favorite FCTV heart throbs, Mike and
Chris, “the infamous” Onzuka Brothers, and “that
other guy” Mark Kurano in their most animated segment yet.
Comments,
Questions, Suggestions,
(Girls, wanna be famous? Resumes with pics please) to:
fightersclubtv808@hotmail.com
Don’t miss it! |
Punishment
In Paradise NEWS!!
Friday August 27.2004
Kapolei High Gym
Here comes the MAN OF STEELE!!
Danny Steele
Vs.
Harris "Hitman" Sarimento (808 Fight Factory)
In an Exhibition match with 3x2 Minute Rounds these two fighters
will square of to entertain the fans. We would like to thank
Both Mr. Steele and 808 Management for making this happen.
Kickboxing Championship
Kaipo Gonzalez (Eastsidaz, Kailua)
Current Champion
Vs.
Marcus Moreno (Bulls Pin, Kailhi)
Chalenger
MMA Flyweight Bout
Mark Oshiro (Bulls Pin, Kalihi)
Vs.
Jamar (808 Fight Factory, Kaliua)
Light Middleweight Bout
Preston Lee (Animal House, Ewa Beach)
Vs.
Duke Saragosa (808 Fight Factory, Wahiawa)
Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Bout
Alvin (Animal House, Ewa Beach)
Vs.
Leon Spinks (Freelance, Kauai)
**Card Subject To Change**
MORE TO BE ANNOUCED SOON!!
Ticket Information 330-4483 |
RHADI
FERGUSON IN ATHENS: IT FINALLY HIT ME!!
Olympic judoka Rhadi Ferguson of the U.S. has finally arrived
in Athens. He is settling into there, ready to begin his competition
in the 2004 Olympics. He has also found time to send us his latest
message, the first from Greece. Here it is:
It
finally hit me!! I woke up this morning - IN THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE!!
I just couldn't believe where I was. I looked over at the dresser
and saw my credentials and I had to pinch myself. I was looking
at my picture and underneath it reads: 'Rhadi Ferguson - ATHLETE
- United States of America' and in the right corner is reads
'ATHENS 2004'.
Goodness
GRACIOUS!!!! At 6am Grecian time, I had a smile on my face that
could have lit up the whole complex! Well, enough about that
let me tell you about last night.
I
got a little bit hungry so I decided to head over to the cafeteria,
which is open 24 hours a day. In the cafeteria, you have you
choice of whatever food you would like. There is a McDonalds,
an Asian Station (with sushi!!), a cold cut section, a pasta
and pizza section, a fruit section and a beverage section. I
know I'm leaving stuff out, but the list would be too long otherwise.
The cafeteria is awesome. Inside of the cafeteria, you could
see athletes from all over the world!! It was just a beautiful
sight to just see everybody getting along and shaking hands,
bowing and smiling. This is what the world is supposed to be
like, this is how we are supposed to govern ourselves as human
beings. And to be honest with you, sometimes it takes sports
(which tends to bring out the highest levels of diplomacy in
individuals) to teach us that.
Well,
I'm off. This morning we will finish the credentialing process
and receive our Olympic outfitting (hat, shoes, bags, shirts,
etc.).
Take
care,
Rhadi
Ferguson, CSCS
2004 Olympian
USA Judo
P.S.
I thank God everyday for this opportunity and I thank you for
choosing to experience with me. This is going to be one great
virtual ride - so hold on!! :-)
Source:
ADCC |
All
eyes turn to the International Masters and Seniors
Just two weeks past the 2004 Worlds and all BJJ eyes turn to
the 2004 International Masters and Seniors. Several new foreign
arrivals and many continuing visiting foreign fighters continue
to crowd the mats of the Academies in Rio making for a veritable
smorgasborg of BJJ. The Masters takes place on August 28th and
is 'THE' tournament for the mature BJJ fighter!
For
more info check out www.cbjj.com.br
Next
week the Brazilian Belt Belt Camp hosts its 2nd stint under the
watchfull and friendly eyes of World Champions Rodrigo Comprido,
Felipe Costa, Rico Vieira. If you are in Rio and want to attend
the camp email rodrigocomprido@hotmail.com or check out www.brazilianblackbelt.com
Source:
ADCC |
|
Ronaldo
'Jacare' and Roger Gracie both seen in Barra
The
two protagonists of one of the greatest BJJ matches ever are
both still cruising Barra da Tijuca in Rio. Jacare has been doing
physiotherapy at Jacquie's clinic before returning to Manaus
and Roger has been hitting the all you can eat Buffets and the
mats in Barra before going back to London!
Gracie
Mag and O Tatame have full feature issues on their match and
the entire Worlds!
Speaking
of Jacare, the current World Absolute champion will be comng
to the USA in early September for a seminar series. Anyone interested
in hosting a Jacare Seminar should email staff@jiujitsugear.com
Source:
ADCC |
Come
To John Lewis' UFC Post Fight Party - Vegas Style!!!
Hi everyone. John Lewis here. I would personally like to invite
each and every one of you, the loyal UFC fans to the after party
of after party’s. The pool party of pool party’s, called
Palm Beach Sunday’s, located at the one and only Palms Hotel
and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It
takes place one Sunday of each month and so happens to be the
day after the next UFC August 22nd this month. Expect hundreds
upon hundreds of beautiful women; incredible guest DJ’s,
BBQ by the pool, hot go-go’s, swimming until night time,
incredible entertainment and much, much more. Enjoy a cocktail
with some of your favorite MMA superstars like Chuck Liddell
and Tito Ortiz as well as quite a few Hollywood Celebrities as
well. If you have heard of the $100,000 Palms girl spokes model
competition across the U.S., this is that event. Get more palms
girl info at www.palmsgirl.com. Unfortunately this
is a 21 and over event. Bring your sun glasses, sun screen, and
swim short suits. No punks allowed, only love at this party.
Doors open at 1:00PM until the evening. If you would like to
buy a Cabana it is on a first come first serve basis. You may
e-mail me with any Palm Beach Sunday only questions at lewispromo@hotmail.com. I look forward to
providing you all with a great experience.
Yours
Truly,
John
Lewis
Source:
ADCC |
UFC's
SPIKE TV Show: Auditions Next Week!
Producers
continue to work on development of The ULTIMATE FIGHTER, the
UFC's reality TV show planned for SPIKE TV. Apparently, the show
will feature fighters in the 156-170 lb weight class and fighters
in the 186-205 lb weight class.
Fighters
are being scheduled for an 'audition' week, starting August 15th.
Not a lot of fighting or training is expected that week, however
fighters will be interviewed and screened extensively. Fighter
invitations were still going out as of late Friday evening, however
some fighters have had the audition scheduled for several weeks.
Once
the fighters are selected, the show will reportedly film from
mid September thru early November of this year, with an elimination
process evolving over the eight weeks. The TV show should air
in the first quarter of 2005.
Source:
ADCC |
PRIDE
Announces New Weight Classes
In
a press conference during the first week of August, PRIDE president
Mr Sakikabara announced the formation of two new weight classes.
The two new weight classes announced are up to 70 KG (lightweight
- 154 LBS) and 70.1 KG to 83 KG (Welterweights up to 182.6 KG).
With
the matches on the next PRIDE FC event, scheduled for mid-August,
centering around heavyweights and established stars, it is not
clear when these weight classes will be seen in PRIDE.
Source:
ADCC |
|
INOKI
BOM BA YE 2003 Promoters Sued
Legal
proceedings in Tokyo District Court against the promoters of
last year's INOKI BOM BE YE 2003 event held in Kobe, Japan have
begun.
The
lawsuit claims non payment of fight money for certain fighters
contracted by Australian lawyer Miro Mijatovic to appear at INOKI
BOM BA YE 2003. This list of fighters includes Stefan Leko, Semmy
Schilt and Alistair Overeem.
Ibizcube
Japan Ltd is the name of the company suing the BOM BAY YE with
Mijatovic. Ibizcube Japan Ltd (now renamed MMP Alchemy Inc) specializes
in Japanese consumer marketing consultancy and the management,
marketing and promotion of athletes. Ibizcube Japan includes
as its clients; the Australian Olympic swimmer, IAN THORPE and
also the Australian Government body, Tourism Australia and also
the Croatian Football Federation. In addition, Ibizcube represents
the following fighters in Japan:- the RED DEVIL fighting team,
including current PRIDE HW Champion, Fedor Emelianenko, Alexander
Emelianenko, Amar Suloev and also members of the Golden Glory
fighting team, Stefan Leko, Semmy Schilt and Alistair Overeem.
Ibizcube is also the exclusive representative of the newly formed
official CHINA SHAOLIN KUNG FU Team.
Source:
ADCC |
ADCC
2005 - North American Trials Invitation Process Underway!!!
Vernon, Canada to host ADCC's North American Trials on September
18th, 2004
Check
out one of our event sponsors at www.DOGSofWAR.net!
'The
official invitations for the North American Trials are on their
way' states ADCC spokesperson Miguel Iturrate. 'This has been
by far the best year as far as interest is concerned, and we
think the field for this series of TRIALS will be the strongest
ever'.
More
than 20 applicants were received per weight class, with the under
145 lb and the 145 to 169 lb weight classes both receiving over
50 applicants. 'We have issued 8 invitations in each weight class'
reveals the spokesperson. 'As people accept, we close the spot.
If the invitation is turned down, we move on to the next person
on the list, so the process is still ongoing'. Word is that already,
several veterans of past World Championships have been accepted
in this year's TRIALS.
The
North American Trials will be in beautiful Vernon, Canada, and
will feature 8 man tournaments in each of the 5 ADCC weight classes.
'The involvement of Canada adds another country where Submission
Wrestling is being practiced, plus the level of athletes there
has been skyrocketing.' states the spokesman. 'On August 14th,
the TORONTO SHOWDOWN will occur, giving a Canadian athlete the
chance to win and go to the TRIALS. These are both important
events in the development of ADCC Submission Wrestling'.
Much
more to come on the ADCC North American TRIALS in the days and
weeks to come.
DOGS
of WAR on Board as Sponsor!!!
DOGSofWAR.NET,
a clothing apparel company has signed on as a sponsor for the
ADCC 2005 series of events.
'We
expect the World Championships to be a big event, with many people
contacting us to sponsor already' explains the ADCC spokesperson.
'We wanted to have a wide array of sponsors, and DOGS of WAR
has been a fighter friendly company that has been around for
a while. We are happy to have their help in building up the hype
for the SUPERFIGHT. Where better to unleash the DOGS of WAR than
in the ADCC's Superfight?'
DOGS
of WAR features a full line of apparel, as well as other MMA
products. More importantly, DOGS of WAR is an active sponsor
of MMA & submission competitors, and they deserve support!
Check them out at www.DOGSofWAR.net.
Source:
ADCC |
Quote
of the Day
"The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little."
Thomas Merton, 1915-1968, American Religious Writer, Poet |
Eben
Kaneshiro Wins in KOTC!
KOTC Complete Results
August 6th, 2004
Soboba Casino, California
COMPLETE
RESULTS:
-
Larry Landless Vs Manny Rodrigues: Landless by Judges Decision.
- Scott Sepulveda Vs Fernando Gonzales: Gonzales by Strikes,
RD 1.
- Jimmy Smith Vs James Wilks: Smith by leglock, RD 1.
- Paki Vs Ron Short: Short by Strikes, RD 1.
- Eben
Kaneshiro Vs Jake Hyten: Kaneshiro by arm bar, RD 1.
- Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett Vs Takumi Nakayama: Nakayama
by Choke, RD 1.
- Julius Askew Vs Scary Jerry : Jerry by Strikes, RD 1.
- Charlie Kohler Vs Steve Ewing: Kohler by Strikes, RD 1.
- Mike Kawamura Vs Greg Dalton: Dalton by verbal tap, RD 1.
- Ruben 'warpath' Villareal Vs Bobby Hoffman: Hoffamn by armlock,
RD 1.
- Herb Dean Vs Tim Mendosa: Dean by Strikes, RD 2.
- Nick Davonso Vs Butch Wilkinson: Davonso by choke, RD 1.
- Preston Rawlings Vs Tedd Mcdonald: Rawlings, Mcdonald did not
answer bell for round 2.
- Greg Macintyre Vs David Terrell: Terrell by Judges Decision.
- Andy Murad Vs Ray Lazama: Murad by Judges Decision.
- Frankie Bollinger Vs Dave Schultz: Bollinger by Strikes, RD
1.
- Andrew Burley Vs Paul Arras: Arras by Strikes, RD 1.
- Tony Berg Vs Andres Gomez: Gomez by Strikes, RD 1.
Source:
ADCC |
Akebono
loses via decision to Rick Roufus
K-1 USA
Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, August 7th, 2004
Reports
are that Japanese sumo wrestler Akebono did indeed pass his physical exams
and was liscensed for his match agaisnt Rick Roufus. Word is
that the sumo was immensley popular with the crowd. Go figure...
COMPLETE
RESULTS:
K-1
Tournament:
- Brecht Walis defeated Carter Williams by KO in RD 1.
- Jorgen Kruth defeated Rony Sefo by unanimous decision.
- Alex Ustinov defeated Jan Nortje by unanimous decision.
- Mighty Mo defeated Sergei Gur by unanimous decision.
-
Ray Sefo defeated Marvin Eastman by Ref Stoppage, RD 1.
K-1
Tournament
- Brecht Walis defeated Jorgen Kruth by unanimous decision.
- Mighty Mo defeated Scott Lighty by KO, RD 1.
-
Rick Roufus defeated Akebono by unanimous decision.
K-1
Tournament Finals:
- Mighty Mo defeated Brecht Walis by KO, RD 2.
Source:
ADCC |
Hawaiian
Pro Am Challenge
Submission Grappling 2004
Saturday, August 28th, 2004 / 11:00 a.m.
Saint Louis School Gymnasium
(Open
to all competitors regardless of affiliation or style: Jiu-Jitsu,
Wrestling, Judo, NHB, etc.)
FORMAT:
No Gi; Sport BJJ/ADCC Rules; Single Elimination; Rules &
Regulations on back.
WEIGH-IN / All Oahu Residents: Friday, August 27, 2004 / UH Athletic
Complex #4 / Noon-1 pm, 6-8 pm
/ Non-Oahu Residents ONLY: August 28, 2004 / St. Louis School
Gym / 8-10 a.m.
** Due
to the high volume of late weigh-ins, and resulting delays on
tourney scheduling and bracketing, all late weigh-ins after specified
times, regardless of professional or amateur standing, will be
assessed a late fee of $5 (no exceptions given). Organizers of
this event also reserve the right to reject any and all late
applicants.
PRO PRIZE MONEY:
Indiv. Weight Classes $700/1st & $300/2nd;
Absolute Class Only $1,000/1st & $500/2nd.
** Medals will be awarded to all 1st & 2nd place winners
in the amateur ranks.
ENTRANCE FEES: Amateurs $40 / Professionals $80
** Pay at weigh-in (applications will be available on-site)
CONTACTS:
Romolo Barros @ 392-8330/E-Mail @ barroshawaii@hotmail.com;
James Tanaka @ 223-9363
AGE DIVISION: Junior / 17yrs & below & Adults / 18 yrs
and over
Amateur/Beginner: Less than 2 years experience.
Amateur/Advanced: More than 2 years experience.
Professional/Expert: Any Adult with more than 2 years experience
who wants to compete as a Professional.
Note:
Experience level is determined from the date of your initial
exposure to grappling/wrestling/bjj in a training setting, regardless
of your progress or frequency of training. Please keep in mind
that the goal of sportive competition is to test your skills
and challenge yourself, and is NOT to guarantee victory by competing
against lesser opponents.
WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
143 lbs. and under
144 - 167 lbs.
168 - 191 lbs.
192 - 216 lbs.
Absolute Class - Open to all weights and 217 lbs. and over
RULES & REGULATIONS:
Legal Techniques:
·
Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the wind
pipe) with or without the use of the uniform.
· Any arm bars or shoulder locks.
· Any Leg Lock or Ankle Lock (no heel hooks).
Illegal
Techniques :
·
No neck cranks or heel hooks
· No striking of any kind
· No eye gouging or fish hooking
· No grabbing the ears
· No hair pulling
· No finger or toe holds
· No thumbing (body slamming)
· No scratching and pinching
· No kicking
· No biting
· No touching groin area
· No hands, knees or elbows on face
· No slippery substances allowed on body or clothing
Securing Points:
· Mount position = 2 points
· Back mount w/hooks = 3 points
· Passing the guard = 3 points
· Knee on stomach = 2 points
· Sweeps = 2 points
· Takedown = 2 points
Ways
to Win:
· Submission
· Points
· Referee Decision/Disqualification
Time Limits :
· Amateur = 5 Minutes
· Professional = 10 Minute
Miscellaneous
Information:
·
All competitors must compete with clean attire.
· All competitors who fail to appear when their name is
called will forfeit the match.
· The competition is not liable for any injury and/or
accident involving competitors.
· The organizers of the competition reserve the right
to consolidate weight divisions if there is a lack of competitors
and competition.
· No video cameras allowed at the event.
Source: Event Promoter |
UFC
49 Exclusive Odds from Joey Odessa and Sportsbook.com
Joey Odessa gives MMAWeekly the exclusive odds for UFC 49 first.
Sportsbook.com is your new leader in MMA odds and they have up
the upcoming UFC 49 card.
UFC
49-"Unfinished Business"
August 21, 2004
MGM Grand Garden Arena -Las Vegas, Nevada
Light
Heavyweight Title Bout
Randy Couture -185
Vitor Belfort +160
3F-120/-120
Light
Heavyweight Bout
Chuck Liddell -340
Vernon "Tiger" White +260
2F-120/-120
Lightweight
Bout
Josh Thomson -125
Yves Edwards -105
3o-165/+125 (Over 3 -Fight goes Distance)
Middleweight
Bout
Matt Lindland -265
David Terrell +205
3o-170/+130 (Over 3 -Fight goes Distance)
Welterweight
Bout
Nick Diaz -135
Karo Parisyan +105
3o-125/-115 (Over 3 -Fight goes Distance)
Heavyweight
Bout 10pm
Justin Eilers -130
Mike Kyle +100
2u-260/+200
Middleweight
Bout
Joe Doerksen -190
Joe Riggs +160
2u-200/+160
Welterweight
Bout
Chris Lytle -325
Ronald
Jhun +250
2F-120/-120
Source:
MMA Weekly |
Hawaii
Boys Pepper the Shooto Rankings
World Ranking
on July 2004
Bantamweight
/ -56kg
C Mamoru, Shooto Gym Yokohama, Japan
1 Robson Moura, Nova Uniao, Brazil
2 Yasuhiro Urushitani, RJW Central, Japan - Up (win Ikoma)
3 Junji Ikoma, Chokushinkai, Japan - Down (lose Urushitani)
4 Homare Kuboyama, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
5 Masatoshi Abe, AACC, Japan
6 Hiroaki Yoshioka, Paraestra Tokyo, Japan
7 Takeyasu Hirono, Keishukai Gods, Japan
8 Ichaku Murata, New Ground, Japan
Featherweight
/ -60kg
C Ryota Matsune, Paraestra Matsudo, Japan
1 Kentaro Imaizumi, SK Absolute, Japan
2 Masato Shiozawa, Keishukai, Japan
3 Marco Louro, Nova Uniao, Brazil
4 Masahiro Oishi, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
5 Akitoshi Hokazono, Cobra-kai, Japan
6 Jin Akimoto, Akimoto Dojo Jungle Junction, Japan
7 Kimihito Nonaka, Purebred Omiya, Japan
8 Shuichirou Katsumura, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
9 Ryan Ackerman, Grappling Works, U.S.A.
10 Hudson Rocha, Brazilian Top Team, Brazil
(all the same)
Lightweight
/ -65kg
C Alexandre Franca Nogueira, World Fight Center, Brazil
1 Hiroyuki Takaya, Tanaka Juku, Japan
2 Joao Roaque, Nova Uniao, Brazil
3 Jens Pulver, Team Extreme, U.S.A. - Up (win Paling)
4 Stephen
Paling, Jesus is Lord, U.S.A. - Down (lose Pulver)
5 Hiroyuki
Abe, AACC, Japan - Down (Up Pulver)
6 Naoya Uematsu, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
7 Makoto Ishikawa, Purebred Omiya, Japan
8 Katsuya Toida, Keishukai Iidabashi Toi-Katsu Dojo, Japan -
Up
(Katsuta retire, Yamamoto remove)
9 Rumina Sato, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan - Again (win Quach)
10 Hideki Kadowaki, WKSS, Japan - Again (Katsuta retire, Yamamoto
remove)
(I mistake, Toida is 10th ranked last month ranking)
Welterweight
/ -70kg
C Vitor 'Shaorin' Ribeiro, Nova Uniao, Brazil
1 Joachim Hansen, Team Scandinavia, Norway
2 Tatsuya Kawajiri, Team TOPS, Japan
3 Ryan Bow, Purebred Omiya, U.S.A.
4 Kaoru Uno, Keishukai, Japan
5 Luis 'Buscape' Firminho, Brazilian Top Team, Brazil
6 Marcio 'Cromado' Barbosa, Renovacao Fight Team, Brazil
7 Daisuke 'Amazon' Sugie, Alive, Japan
8 Takaharu Murahama, Gracie Barra VT Team, Japan
9 Kotetsu Boku, Killer Bee, Japan - New (Takumi remove)
10 Mitsuhiro Ishida, Team TOPS, Japan - Down (lose Ribeiro)
Middleweight
/ -76kg
C Jake Shields, Cesar Gracie Academy, U.S.A. (new champion)
1 Akira Kikuchi, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan - Up (Cooper lose
to Shields)
2 Ray Cooper,
Jesus is Lord, U.S.A.
3 Jutaro
Nakao, Shooto Gym Osaka, Japan - Up (Shields is up to Champ)
4 Ronald
Jhun, 808 Fight Factory, U.S.A. - Up (Shields is up to Champ)
5 Chris
Lytle, Integrated Fighting Academy, - Up (Shields is up to Champ)
6 Sauli Heilimo, Team Scandinavia, Finland - Up (Shields is up
to Champ)
7 Shigetoshi Iwase, Team TOPS, Japan - Up (Shields is up to Champ)
8 Luis Besouro Jr., Renovacao Fight Team, Brazil - Up (Shields
is up to Champ)
9 Kuniyoshi Hironaka, Academia Az, Japan - Again (Shields is
up to Champ)
10 Manvel Gamburyan, Team Gokor, U.S.A.
Lightheavyweight
/ -83kg
C Masanori Suda, Club J, Japan
1 Dustin Denes, American Top Team, U.S.A.
2 Egan
Inoue, Grappling Unlimited, U.S.A.
3 Martijn
de Jong, Tatsujin Dojo, Holland - Up (Yamashita is down)
4 Scott Henze, Freelance, U.S.A. - Up (Yamashita is down)
5 Curtis Stout, American Jiu-Jitsu Academy, U.S.A. - Up (Yamashita
is down)
6 Shiko Yamashita, Paraestra Sapporo, Japan - Down
(Cancels an appearance in just before the match)
7 Ryuta Sakurai, R-Gym, Japan - Up (win Bielkheden)
8 Jon Fitch, Americn Kick Boxing Academy, U.S.A. - Down (Sakurai
is up)
9 Shonie Carter, Shidokan U.S.A., U.S.A. - Down (Sakurai is up)
10 Jason Black, MFS, U.S.A.
Pacific
rim Ranking on July 2004
Featherweight
/ -60kg
C Vacant
1 Kentaro Imaizumi, SK Absolute, Japan
2 Masato Shiozawa, Keishukai, Japan
3 Masahiro Oishi, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
4 Akitoshi Hokazono, Cobra-kai, Japan
5 Jin Akimoto, Akimoto Dojo Jungle Junction, Japan
6 Kimihito Nonaka, Purebred Omiya, Japan
7 Shuichirou Katsumura, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
8 Hisao Ikeda, Purebred Omiya, Japan
9 Akira Komatsu, Cobra-kai, Japan
10 Daniel Lima, Five Rings Dojo, Australia
Lightweight
/ -65kg
C Vacant
1 Hiroyuki Takaya, Tanaka Juku, Japan
2 Stephen
Paling, Jesus is Lord, U.S.A.
3 Naoya
Uematsu, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan
4 Hiroyuki Abe, AACC, Japan
5 Makoto Ishikawa, Purebred Omiya, Japan
6 Katsuya Toida, Keishukai Iidabashi Toi-Katsu Dojo, Japan -
Up
7 Rumina Sato, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan - Again
8 Hideki Kadowaki, WKSS, Japan - Up
9 Jin Kazeta, Philoktetes Niigata, Japan - Again
10 Bao Quach, Team Oyama, U.S.A.
(Katsuta retire, Yamamoto remove)
Welterweight
/ -70kg
C Vacant
1 Tatsuya Kawajiri, Team TOPS, Japan
2 Ryan Bow, Purebred Omiya, U.S.A. - Up
3 Kaoru Uno, Keishukai, Japan - Down
4 Takaharu Murahama, Gracie Barra VT Team, Japan
5 Kotetsu Boku, Killer Bee, Japan
6 Yoichi Fukumoto, Keishukai Chiba, Japan - New
7 Takumi, Paraestra Osaka, Japan - Down
8 Kohei Yasumi, Paraestra Tokyo, Japan - Down
9 Mitsuhiro Ishida, Team TOPS, Japan - Down
10 Daisuke 'Amazon' Sugie, Alive, Japan
(Gomi remove)
Middleweight
/ -76kg
C Vacant
1 Akira Kikuchi, Shooto Gym K'z Factory, Japan - Up
2 Ray Cooper,
Jesus is Lord, U.S.A.
3 Jutaro
Nakao, Shooto Gym Osaka, Japan - Up
4 Ronald
Jhun, 808 Fight Factory, U.S.A. - Up
5 Shigetoshi
Iwase, Team TOPS, Japan - Up
6 Kuniyoshi Hironaka, Academia Az, Japan - Up
7 Mark
Moreno, Bulls Pen, U.S.A. - New
8 Deshaun Johnson, HMC, U.S.A.
9 Cris
Brown, Extreme, Australia
10 Kolo
Koka, Grappling Unlimited, U.S.A.
(Shields
remove)
Source:
ISC |
Hermes
França goes to BTT
by: Gleidson Venga / Team TATAME
Problems
with one of his trainers have caused ATT's Hermes França
to leave the American Top Team. Hermes explains:
'I
had a problem with one of my trainers at ATT, and I was wrong.
The problem has been solved, but I was not able to comeback to
ATT and for this I feel sorry. But my relationships with everyone
at ATT is still the same'.
The
decision to move to the Brazilian Top Team was easy to take:
'It
was the first thing that came to my mind. I have some friends
there, such as 'Minotauro', 'Minotouro', 'Bomba', Rafael, etc.
I talked with master Murilo Bustamante and he made a call to
Ricardo Libório. I was waiting because he still had to
speak with Zé Mário, Bebeo and the remaining leaders
of the BTT team. It was all ok, thank God'.
Hermes
will come back to Brazil August 18th, and he expects a good reception
from his new friends:
'To
tell the truth, I think that I will be received with kicks and
punches! I know that in the BTT they are hardcore training, the
way I like it!.
In
a team with excellent fighters at his weight, including Luiz
Buscapé and Milton Vieira, Hermes thinks that he fit right
in:
'I
think that each one has their spot. I will try to help them in
what I can, and vice versa. Surely they will be the first to
fight, but I know my place. I am clear and tranquil, because
I have a fight already set in the MFC Euphoria, for October'.
The
return to Brazil means that Hermes will be leaving America, where
he learned to love the country, and become an international fighter:
'I
will always keep America in my heart. The best moments that had
happened in my life have been hereat ATT, I learned a lot and
I grew up. ATT always will be in my heart. I cried , but I am
a fighter and thank God I am going to a very good house. The
only difference between the ATT and BTT is the first letter,
but the professionalism is the same. I hope that God illuminates
me in this new house as well'.
Source: ADCC |
Matt
"The Law" Lindland Is Back
Matt "The Law" Lindland is back in the UFC and facing
off against David Terrell at UFC 49, in just two weeks. Lindland
recently appeared on MMAWeekly SoundOff Radio's sixteen fighters
in sixteen days and discussed his upcoming match.
Lindland
is, of coarse, a Team Quest fighter but when we caught up to
him, he was up at The Pit training with John Hackleman and the
crew. He has been sparring with Chuck Liddell and Scott Lighty,
among others. Matt said, I've been "training with some pretty
good kickboxers." Both Liddell and Lighty have matches coming
up and the sparring sessions have been intense. Lindland's attitude
toward training is, "I'm not in there trying to win every
situation. I'm in there trying to get better as a fighter."
It
seems like everyone Lindland has been training with are preparing
for fights. Randy Couture is getting ready for Vitor Belfort.
Dan Henderson thought he was going to fight in Pride and was
training as if he were. Matt stated, "If you don't have
guys that can pound on you and beat you and push you, you've
never got anything to work to get better from." So far,
training has been "excellent," according to Lindland.
Matt
prepares for each fight essentially the same each time. To Lindland,
his opponents are "all the same." Simply put, Lindland
said, you "get in shape, work on your technique and then
you go out there and fight."
Looking
at the fight itself, Matt said, "It's hard to say where
this fight is going to go." He added, "I do what it
takes to win the fight." Lindland has seen a couple of Terrell's
fights and said, "He [Terrell] seems to be real comfortable
standing." He continued, "I hope he wants to stand."
Ideally,
Lindland said, "I want to knock him out on my feet but I'll
probably end up sitting in his guard and pounding him out."
When asked if standing was the best game plan with Matt coming
from a wrestling background, Lindland commented, "If he's
beating me on the stand up, yeah, I'll slip a punch and get inside
and take him down." Like he said, he does what ever it takes
to win.
Terrell
is coming off two nice wins in Pancrase and hopes to show Lindland
that there is a new sheriff in town at 185 pounds in the UFC.
Lindland is coming off two wins as well and plans on showing
David that you can't escape the long arm of "The Law."
Source:
MMA Weekly |
FEDOR
TRAINING WITH IGOR
Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor
Emelianenko announced on his website that Igor Vovchanchyn recently
spent time last month in Russia training with Fedor, his brother
Alexander Emelianenko and some other members of the Red Devil
team.
Source:
Fight Sport |
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