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to zeal.
The winner is he who gives himself to his work, body and soul."
Charles Buxton, 1823-1871, British Author |
Fifth
Annual Gracie Nationals in October!
The
5th Annual Gracie Nationals will be held October the 30th, 2004
at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio!
The competition will feature an amateur Gi and No-Gi competition.
All winners in the No Gi competition will qualify for the Arnold
Schwarzenneger Gracie Worlds!
We
are also proud to announce that Redox Brands, Inc. ,“Biz”,
will award Cash prizes to the team with the most Gold Medals
(Gi) and First place finishers (No Gi)
Please
visit our website for all of the Tournament details www.gracieproamcircuit.com
or
call 1-800-765-6999 or email: gracienationals@aol.com
Source:
ADCC
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Crolin
Gracie's Profile
The
sixth edition of the Jiu-Jitsu Masters and Seniors International
Championship was held last August 28th, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
One of the legends of the martial art, Crolin Gracie, now 46
years old, was one of the highlight fighters of the event, which
attracted more than 680 athletes to the mats at the
Tijuca Tennis Club.
It
was the first championship for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation
(in existance for almost 10 years). The fighter with the charismatic
blue eyes won his two bouts in the category black-belt absolute
Senior 3. Gracie submitted his first opponent, Roland Toro, with
a choke inside his victim's guard. The second adversary was Luiz
Carlos Peixoto, who tapped when Crolin secured a triangle.
'I
didn't prepare myself like I wanted for this competition. My
secret was a diet without any kind of meat, just raw food. I've
got flexibility, the pain in my back disappeared and my fighting
spirit reacted well. This diet was the reason for fighting again,
after so many years away from the ring', said Crolin.
The
oldest ones in the Jiu-Jitsu community tell the following story:
'In the early 80's, Crolin and Rickson Gracie were the top fighters
in their family. But he got married too early, and with a wife
had kids and Jiu-Jitsu was not the main thing in his life anymore.
Crolin now who works as a businessman and also teaches Jiu-Jitsu
in an academy in Florianopolis, Brazil.
Source:
ADCC |
Baroni
Injured; Out Of UFC 50; Salaverry Cuts To Middleweight To Face
Prangley
heh
heh heh, not at the injury at this picture. Inside joke.
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Phil Baroni is reported to be injured and
out of "UFC 50: The War Of '04" scheduled for October
22 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Ivan Salaverry, who originally
replaced a proposed Marvin Eastman against Canadian Patrick Cote
in a light heavyweight fight is expected to make the cut to middleweight
and replace Baroni against Trevor Prangley.
Baroni
seems to be plagued by physical injuries lately. It is suggested
the New York Badass has a torn MCL. Now 3-4 in the UFC, Baroni
replaced an injured Robbie Lawler at "UFC 49: Unfinished
Business," only to step down himself due to an injury.
Salaverry
made his UFC debut at "UFC 37: High Impact" where he
defeated Andrei Semenov of the Red Devil Fight Team by TKO in
the third round. The well-rounded AMC Pankration fighter has
been active in Japan this past year.
Prangley
made his UFC debut at "UFC 48: Payback" where he defeated
veteran Curtis Stout by submission in the second round. The Lion's
Den fighter defeated Semenov earlier this year in the inaugural
Euphoria MFC in Atlantic City.
A
replacement for Cote is unconfirmed at this time.
Source:
ADCC |
FEDOR
LOOKS FORWARD TO REMATCH
MMAWeekly's Scott Petersen had a chance recently to talk with
Emelianenko Fedor about his post fight comments regarding Minotauro
Nogueira. This was a brief recap about their conversation.
Fedor
said 'I am very frustrated. I've never got myself hurt during
a fight. It was an accident that unfortunately happened,' lamented
the Russian, declared being enjoying the fight until the headbutt,
which opened a big cut in his face.
"I
was really enjoying the fight so far. Minotauro techniques are
way more better then before, and like him, I have been trying
to improve as well," revealed the fighter. About a new fight,
Fedor expects Pride features a new one this year. 'I am waiting
for this revenge with Nogueira,' declared the Russian.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
UFC
WAITS ON CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FOR TWO HEAVYWEIGHTS
They are two heavyweight contenders and they are both from the
same camp. Justin Eilers and Tim Sylvia are two strong heavyweights
that are both injured.
It's
hard to figure out realistically if either fighter will be ready
for Japan. We told you the story last week about Tim Sylvia.
Justin Eilers seems to be just as big of a questionmark.
Eilers
broke his hand in two places. It's a problem he has always had
as his rIght hand always has given him problems in his fight
career.
Surprisngly
it wasn't the left hand that he used to knock out Mike Kyle that
he injured. It was his right hand that he broke when he hit Kyle
on the side of the head that drove Kyle back into the cage earlier
in the round.
Now
Eilers, like his stablemate Sylvia, will have to wait to see
just when his hand heals. Eilers wants to fight in Japan but
it's a waiting game because it looks like now it will be either
him or Sylvia. Whoever is healthy.
Monte
Cox, his manager, said this is the 4th or 5th time Eilers has
broke his hand. "He generates so much power when he throws
that he breaks the hand." Cox said.
It
usually take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks to get the cast off before
he can starts using his right hand again. When you do the math
from the fight to when the cast gets off it will be very interesting
to see if his hand can heal in time.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
RIGGS
LATEST TO COMMIT WITH
WEC FOR OCTOBER SHOW
You can add Joe Riggs name to the list of fighters who has verbally
agreed to fight in the next WEC on October 22nd. "Joe Riggs
wants to stay sharp until the UFC is ready to bring him back.
He verbally said last night he wants to fight and we want to
make it happen." said Scott Adams.
Riggs
has verbally accepted to fight Kengo Ura from R-1 fight team.
Ura is under the former RAW stable that houses world class fighters
like Frank Trigg and Vladimir Matyushenko.
Don't
be surprised if Jason Maxwell will be the next fighter to face
Olaf. Maxwell called out Olaf publically and wants the fight.
So will it happen? "We asked Maxwell if he wanted the fight
and of course he said yes. Now it's up to Olaf to accept."
Adams said.
Once
the contracts are signed would that complete the card? "No"
said Adams. "We hope to announce two more big fights by
the end of the week. The fans will have to wait and see, but
if a couple of fighters agree you will see a couple more big
fights that the fans will be excited to see from world class
fighters."
Here
is how the rumored WEC 12 card is shaping up
Joe
Riggs vs Kengo Ura
JT Taylor VS Chris "Light Out" Lytle
Mark Weir VS TBA
Nate Diaz (yes the brother of Nick) VS TBA
James Irvin VS Mike Kyle
Brad Mohler VS Brian Gassaway
Poppies "Tachi Kid" Martinez VS TBA
Bret "Angry Hick" Bergmark VS TBA
Rafael "The Real Deal" Del Real VS TBA
WEC World Lightweight Title Fight
Champion Gilbert Melendez VS Challenger Gabe Ruediger
Lavar "Big" Johnson VS Anthony Arria
WEC Lightheavyweight North American Championship
Matt "Suave" Horwich VS Alex Stiebling
Troy Miller VS Tom Owens
WEC North American Champion Doug "Rhino" Marshall VS
TBA
Source:
MMA Weekly |
Buentello
Out of UFC 50
By Joe Hall
Paul Buentello had waited seven years for a shot in the UFC.
His anticipated debut was scheduled for October 22 at UFC 50,
but now the Texas native will have to wait a little longer.
The
heavyweight injured his right hand during training and will not
be able to fight Tra Telligman in Atlantic City. While sparring
with AKA teammate Bobby Southworth a couple weeks ago, Buentello
threw a body shot that connected with Southworth's elbow. Buentello's
fist made impact just between his ring finger and his pinky,
resulting in a slight shock of pain. He finished out the round,
not thinking much about it.
In
the next round, though, a sharp stinging sensation accompanied
each right hand that he landed. He took a day off before resuming
training, but the hand began to swell. More time was taken to
allow the swelling to subside, but it started again as soon as
he began a light session on the mitts.
Although
X-rays didn't reveal a fracture, Buentello was informed that
he had bruised the tendons in his hand. He gave it one last shot
in the gym, and the swelling quickly returned. He can grab with
the hand, but he struggles to pull even car doors open. The doctor
told him he needed to rest the hand for three to four weeks,
meaning no punching, no grabbing, no lifting weights and no UFC.
Buentello
had fractured his third metacarpal on the same hand in a fight
last December. He figures his long layoff from sparring due to
that injury may have rendered the hand somewhat weak leading
into his intensified August training sessions.
"It
just sucks," says Buentello, who had been doing cardio while
waiting for the swelling to go down. "I wanted to prove
to everybody that I belonged in there a long time ago."
Despite
the injury, he's certain he'll make his debut soon. "From
what it sounds like, it won't be too long," he says. "The
UFC said my contract is still standing."
An
official replacement to take on Telligman has not yet been named,
though John Marsh is a rumored possibility.
Source:
FCF |
Judo
& Jiu-Jitsu: everything you always wanted to know about the
two sports but were afraid to ask!
by: Luca Atalla
In this month, GRACIE Magazine managed to bring not only a profile
of our best Judo fighter, Flavio Canto, bronze medal in Athens-2004.
After the great conquest at welterweight (under 81kg or 178pounds)
category of this Judo and Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Canto told us
all about the connections (now and in the past) between the two
martial arts, what he thinks about his worldwide fame of being
the best ground fighter in Judo and why he was once prohibited
of fighting in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments!
Brazilian
champion in 1994, Canto explains one of the most important differences
between Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, in his point of view: ‘While
in Jiu-Jitsu the best fighter often wins, in Judo you lose all
the time, no matter if you are better or worse than your opponent.
So you get used to manage your losses, cope with them always.’
Although
the athlete considers the competition rules of the two styles
totally different, he thinks the essence of both styles very
similar. ‘The big problem is that in the most Judo academies
people almost don’t do ground fighting and on the most Jiu-Jitsu
academies they avoid to train take downs. It’s all a mistake,’
says Canto.
GRACIE
Magazine, that four years ago brought in its Sydney-2000 special
edition’s cover the action of great athlete Alexander Karelin,
this time
brings 92 pictures, 14 pages about Olympics with awesome images
by 11 national and international photographers. It’s an
overall coverage of all fighting sports, speaking about Rulon
Gardner, Kosei Inoue and much more.
Source:
ADCC |
Looking
Back: Brazilian Capoeira Games crown a new champion: 'Morceguinho'
by André Araújo / Team TATAME
During
the Abadá Brazilian Capoeira Games, held in Rio on August
14 and 15, a new name in Capoeira, Brazil's native fight style,
emerged: Morceguinho, or 'little bat'. The 24 year old fighter
from Rio de Janeiro was the best Capoeira artist of the tournament,
earning the highest score of any finalist.
In
Capoeira, four athletes run for the gold medal and they have
to show their skills in four different styles: Angola, a very
loose game, the Iúna, where the fighters show their acrobatic
skills, jumping and doing other movements. The Benguela, they
work continous Capoeira, and the São Bento Grande is the
No Hold Barred of the Capoeira! It might hurt, because of the
speed!
Morceguinho
was seen as a champion even before getting the gold, as experienced
Capoeira fighter Peixe Cru commented. 'This kid has improved
a lot his game. Last year he got in second place, and now he
comes more experienced'. He was right. Morceguinho was better
in all of the Capoeira styles and took the title home. 'The Capoeira
champion is a complete champion. I don't have a real preference
of styles. I like all Berimbau rhythms. But I do have to say
the São Bento Grande is the most exciting one' stated
the champion.
Capoeira
fighter from Brasília (DF) Eberson impressed everybody
with his jumps in the Iúna and (DF), as he got second
place. Goma, from Goiania (GO) earned third place and local fighter
Teco was in fourth.
In
the C category, a real fighter was the highlight of the tournament.
Called Bracinho (Little arm), Gelson Fernandes does not have
a right arm and even with this born limitation didn't notice
the opponents and ruled the class C. 'Lots of people let me down
when I first practiced Capoeira. But fortunately I had so much
important people such as Master Camisa, and now I prove my value
and I am a champion!' celebrates Bracinho.
Check
out the full results:
A
Class
1 MORCEGUINHO RJ
2 EBERSON DF
3 GOMA GO
4 TECO RJ
B
Class
1 TAQUINHA GO
2 PICA-PAU RJ
3 CANCAO GO
4 JABUTI RJ
C
Class
1 BRACINHO RJ
2 GARNIZE DF
3 RATO PRETO RJ
4 LOURO MA
Female
highlight
ESPOLETA MA
BISCOITO GO
MOEMA BA
YARA DF
ZANGADA DF
MAESTRINHA RJ
Source:
ADCC
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UFC
Japan to Feature Ludwig vs. Sudo II?
Don't Count On It.
By Ken Pishna, MMAWeekly.com
Though rumors have surfaced that the UFC's return to Japan in
December will focus on a Genki Sudo versus Duane "Bang"
Ludwig rematch, it appears that the rumors are just that, rumors.
At
least they are according to Ludwig's manager, Sven "Boogie"
Bean. "I spoke with both K-1 Japan and the UFC in the last
7 days regarding Ludwig and future fights. No mention of a Ludwig-Sudo
rematch was brought up. No offers have been made," said
Bean.
It
looks as though Ludwig will be busy to finish out the year, with
three possible fights, including at least one return trip to
Japan.
According
to Bean, "As of right now, Duane will fight next month on
a K-1 MAX event, possibly return to Japan in November, and is
currently scheduled to fight in Denver in December."
Obviously,
Ludwig's fight in Denver would conflict with the UFC's date of
December 12th. Although that fight in Denver is to be a defense
of his ISKA World Light Middleweight Muay Thai Championship,
an opponent has yet to be named.
The
title defense is also scheduled for Bean's own promotion, Ring
of Fire, so there is some wiggle room if the UFC should come
calling with a substantial offer. But as of right now, as far
as Ludwig's camp is concerned, there are no plans for a rematch
to take place in Japan or anytime soon.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
MAJOR
CHANGES TO UFC 50 FIGHT CARD
The injury bug can change plans for many fighters and now the
UFC has had to scramble for UFC 50 because of the injury to Phil
Baroni. (Read story below)
In
another MMAWeekly exclusive, MMAWeekly.com has learned that Marvin
Eastman is back into UFC 50 and will face his orginial opponent
in Patrick Cote (pronounced COE-TAY). Eastman's injured hand
was the orginial reason he was not competiting, but with the
extra time and a doctor's approval he is back.
MMAWeekly.com
has also learned that UFC has signed Ivan Salaverry to face Trevor
Prangley in the 185 pound division. Salaverry was slated to fight
at 205, but all along wanted to go back and fight in the middleweight
division. He now gets his wish.
So
this is how UFC 50 will now look according to what we've learned
over the past 24 hours here at MMAWeekly.....
UFC
50 - October 22, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Tito
Ortiz vs Guy Mezger
Matt
Hughes vs Georges St. Pierre
Charuto
Verissimo
vs Frank Trigg
Patrick
Cote vs Marvin Eastman
Ivan
Salaverry vs Trevor Prangley
Evan
Tanner vs Robbie Lawler
Rich
Franklin vs Jorge Rivera
Tra
Telligman vs Paul Buentello
Source:
MMA Weekly |
Sapp
Filming Big Budget Comedy With Sandler, Rock
Provided by Michael Afromowitz
In the wake of his motion picture acting debut, K-1 megastar
Bob “The Beast” Sapp has jumped back in front of the
cameras to film a remake of 1974 hit film The Longest Yard. The
former NFL lineman turned martial arts fighter has been cast
alongside a star-studded lineup that includes hit comics Adam
Sandler and Chris Rock as well as award-winning actors Burt Reynolds
and Gary Oldman.
”I’m
getting into Hollywood more and more and it’s been great,”
said the 6 foot 4 inch, 360-pound Sapp, whose role in the new
production ironically sees him return to the gridiron. “The
person that I’ve been hanging out with most is Burt Reynolds.
We’ve hit it off altogether. He’s really given me insight
into Hollywood and it’s been a lot of fun.”
Slated
for release on Memorial Day of next year, the comedy focuses
on a retired NFL quarterback (Sandler) who is serving time in
prison. After being asked by the warden to field a team of inmates
capable of challenging the facility’s prison guards in a
game of football, Sandler’s character, Paul Crewe, does
so and enlists the help of a former college champion and coach
(Reynolds) to guide the team of inmates to victory. Sapp plays
a member of Crewe’s squad and, according to the big man,
a central figure in the picture. “Everyone’s jealous
of the role I have,” he laughed.
In
addition to the roster of Hollywood talent assembled, the film
also casts former NFL greats Michael Irvin, Brian Bosworth, and
Bill Romanowski; hip-hop superstar Nelly; and professional wrestling’s
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
According
to Sapp, his colleagues on the set of The Longest Yard have taken
notice of K-1 since he joined their company. “They never
knew about K-1 until everyone started talking about me. Now,
everyone knows about K-1 and they’re really getting excited
about the fighters,” Sapp said. “People have been watching
the fights on video while they’re in their trailers and
really getting into the action.”
Recently,
Sapp wrapped up his work on the set of Elektra, a spin-off of
the 2003 motion picture adaptation of Marvel Comics title, Daredevil.
The leading publisher of comic books has since decided to manufacture
a limited, collectors’ edition of bracelets that are replicas
of those worn in the film by Sapp’s character, “Stone.”
The collectors’ item will be available to the public immediately
following the February 2005 release of Elektra.
In
addition to the pair of Hollywood silver screen acting roles
that he scored this year, Sapp has starred in two Japanese films.
He has also shot 10 commercials and appeared on 24 television
shows in 2004. Last month, HBO’s hit documentary series,
“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel,” ran a featured segment
on the famed athlete.
Sapp’s
last appearance in the squared circle came on June 26th when
he faced 2000 World Grand Prix Finals runner-up, Ray Sefo, during
a K-1 card in Japan. Although his future in the sport is up in
the air, Sapp has continued to pursue his martial arts training.
His trainers, former K-1 and Muay Thai champion, Maurice Smith,
and Ivan Salaverry, have been overseeing the big man’s workouts
while spending time with him on the set of The Longest Yard.
Source:
Sherdog |
Quote
of the Day
"A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner."
English proverb
|
2004
HAWAII STATE GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP September, 18, 2004
WALLACE RIDER FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GYM BLDG. Q
Address: 1564 North King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Rules start at 9:30 AM, fights starts 10:00 AM so come early!
Coming
off H-1 west bound - Houghtailing exit, left at the light, take
a right on N. King Street and the school is on the immediate
right hand side. Follow NAGA Signs around corner to side entrance
to building Q
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD
NAGA
RETURNS TO HAWAII:
The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is America's
largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with over 13,500 competitors
worldwide. On Saturday, September 18th, 2004 the NAGA returns
to Honolulu, Hawaii for its 5th Annual NAGA Hawaiian State Grappling
Championship Gi & No-Gi tournament. Come as an individual
or as a team to compete. Watch as the best teams in Hawaii compete
for the NAGA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP CUP!
SAMURAI
SWORDS TO ALL ADULT 1st PLACE WINNERS
The NAGA will be handing out 32 custom engraved SAMURAI SWORDS
to all 1st Place Adult Winners (Novice through Advanced) for
both the NO-GI & GI winners
EARLIER
START TIME: (10:00 AM for KIDS & TEENS, 10:30 AM for ADULTS):
Many competitors fly in from other Hawaiian Islands to compete
at the NAGA event. It's imperative that the event end earlier
this year in order for them to make their flights home the same
day. This year we will be starting the NAGA event much earlier
than in past years. Kids & Teens Divisions will start at
10:00 AM Sharp, please arrive before 9:30 (Rules Meeting). Adult
Expert, Advance, Masters and Women's No-Gi Divisions will start
at 10:30 AM Sharp! Please arrive early if you're in these divisions!
Doors open at 9:00 AM
GI
& NO-GI DIVISIONS THE SAME DAY:
One of the unique advantages of NAGA events is the ability for
fighters to compete in both Gi & No-Gi competition the same
day for no extra cost. We will be holding all 54 divisions on
Saturday so you can save some cash (Pre-Reg only $55 to fight
in both Gi & No Gi competition)
GRAPPLING
MAGAZINE COVERAGE:
If you did not get a chance to look at the 2003 coverage of the
NAGA Hawaii tournament in Grappling Magazine don't worry, we
are bring about 50 copies with us. Again in 2004, Grappling Magazine
will be covering the NAGA Hawaii State Grappling Championship.
Grappling Magazine is a full color magazine (similar to Black
Belt Magazine). Your pictures and full results will be in this
magazine!!!
ADVANCED
DIVSIONS GO FIRST:
After the Kids divisions end in the morning we immediately begin
the Masters, Women & Men's No-Gi Expert Divisions. We then
run all Advance through Novice skill levels, working down. All
No-Gi Divisions will go 1st then the Gi divisions will follow.
We do this to give fighters plenty of rest between their No-Gi
and Gi matches. If you are not sure what skill level you should
fight in (i.e. Beginner or Novice) then by competing up a level
1st, in the more advanced division, this will help you determine
which is best. If you place in the top 3 of the harder level
division, then you you should not fight down a skill level.
REMOVE
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE BEGINNER KIDS (Ages 14 & Under):
The NAGA and the sport of submission grappling are growing at
a phenomenal rate. We want to attract as many new grapplers to
the sport and our competitions as possible, especially the children.
We feel there are many kids that would like to compete however
the submission component may be a little too much for them at
this early stage of grappling competition. Children NO-Gi &
Gi Beginner Divisions will be with "No Submission Points".
Points will still be awarded for Take Downs, Guard Passes, Sweeps
and Positioning. Every child's match will go the entire 3 minutes.
We will also be removing NECK CRANKS in the Kids & Teens
Divisions.
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00
A.M.
DOORS OPEN to general public (Registration & Weigh-in begins
and lasts all day)
9:30
A.M.
to
5:30
P.M.
OPENING
CEREMONIES (NAGA Rules Reviewed) 9:30 AM
NO-GI
GRAPPLING DIVISIONS Begin at 10:00 AM (Rings 1 through 4)
1.
Kids, Teens, Women & Masters Grappling Divisions
2.
Men’s Expert & Advanced No-Gi Grappling Divisions
3.
Men’s Intermediate No-Gi Grappling Divisions
4.
Men’s Beginner No-Gi Grappling Divisions
5.
Men’s Novice No-Gi Grappling Divisions
GI
GRAPPLING DIVISIONS: Begin around 2 PM (Rings 1 through 4)
6.
Women & Master Gi Competition
7.
Men’s Purple Belt & Above Gi Divisions
8.
Men’s Blue Belt Gi Divisions
9.
Men’s White Belt Gi Divisions
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FRANKLIN
GEARING UP TO FIGHT AT 185
Rich Franklin back in the UFC is something many MMA fans have
wanted to see. At UFC 50, they will get just that. Rich is back
but this time a slightly lighter version of "Ace."
Franklin
will be making his debut at 185 pounds against Jorge Rivera.
MMAWeekly spoke with Rich over the weekend about his up coming
fight, cutting weight and his future.
Several
fighters have moved weight divisions recently, both going up
and down in weight class. The most notable would probably be
Randy Couture's move to Light Heavyweight from Heavyweight. BJ
Penn moved up in weight class to take the title from Matt Hughes.
Robbie Lawler moved up to 185 pounds and Evan Tanner down to
185 from 205. Joe Riggs has dropped two weight classes since
he started out as a heavyweight. Franklin plans on adding his
name to the list fighters who've dropped a weight division and
had success.
Rich
walks around at about 208-209 right now. He doesn't think cutting
down to 185 will be a problem and has already done it a few times
in practice runs. His first attempt to do so was a failure and
had Franklin a little concern about his ability to do it. Since
then, he has put together some successful tries with a successful
diet.
His
first attempt, he tried to drop from 211 to 185. He only made
it down to 188. His most recent trial run was a simulation of
a UFC event week. He was able to make the weight and be back
up to over 200 pounds the next day. Rich would like to be around
200 pounds when he shows up in Atlantic City for UFC 50, before
he starts his weight cutting.
As
previously mentioned, Rich will be taking on Jorge Rivera in
his return to the octagon. He considers Rivera to be a dangerous
guy with "consistent and accurate hands." Franklin
has tapes of Jorge's fights and has watched them. He said, "I'll
come out my usual self and I'll start standing up and see how
that works out for me. If it ends up on the ground then so be
it." He added, "I always like throwing hands because
it's exciting and the crowd loves it." When asked if it
is a good move to stand with Jorge, Rich replied, "I don't
know. I'm wondering if it's a good move to stand up with a guy
like me."
Rich
has signed a three fight deal with the UFC. He is sure one of
those fights will be against Evan Tanner. Tanner wants a rematch
with Franklin and Rich would be happy to give him one. The 185
pound division in the UFC was deep to begin with. With the addition
of Franklin, it may be the most stacked division in all of MMA.
Source: MMA Weekly |
KYLE,
WEIR AND LYTLE ALL SIGN FOR NEXT MONTH'S WEC
The
countdown is on for the next WEC show in October. The WEC is
starting to sign some great names for their show which will be
show on national television on HD Net.
MMAWeekly.com
has learned that the WEC just signed this week a few UFC veterans.
Heavyweight Mike Kyle has signed to face a very tough undefeated
fighter in James Irvin who is a perfect 6-0 and has knocked out
five of the six opponents. UFC veteran Mark Weir has signed to
fight on the card and there is a grudge match up for Chris Lytle.
Lytle
will face off against J.T. Taylor, a fight that has been scheduled
on three different occassions. Lytle was injured a couple of
times and most recently was called up to fight in the Octagon
against Ronald
"Machine Gun" Jhun.
The
event is scheduled for Thursday, October 21st at the Palace Casino
in Lemoore, California, World Extreme Cagefighting will be putting
on one of their biggest shows on television on HD Net. The WEC
will have broadcasters Ryan Bennett, Jeff Blatnick and Stephen
Quadros calling the action.
"We
are very excited about this next show." WEC President Scott
Adams told MMAWeekly. "This will be our biggest show to
date and I have a lot of interesting names that have already
signed contracts to make this a very special show."
WEC
has just signed a five fight deal with the high definition channel,
HD Net so it was important to make this upcoming card a big show
on national television on the west coast. "We love working
with a quality organization like HDNet and their professionalism,
not to mention their production values makes this a first rate
show in October." Adams told MMAWeekly.
There
are some other big names the WEC is working on signing to bring
into the show including some heavyweights. "We won't announce
anything until the contracts are signed, but we think people
will enjoy some other high profile matches on the card as well."
Adams said.
Tickets
for WEC 12 are now on sale at the Palace Casino in Lemoore California.
It's safe to say that with the names on their next show that
the WEC will continue to sell out streak as close to a thousand
tickets have already been sold.
Source: MMA Weekly |
NEXT
UP FOR PETE SPRATT...EUROPE
UFC veteran and RING OF FIRE Champion, Pete SECRET WEAPON Spratt
will make his European debut on October 23 in Oberhausen, Germany.
Spratt is
signed to fight Dimitry "SHOCK" Shakuta of Belarus.
The fight will be under modified Mauy Thai rules (no elbows allowed)
and will be five rounds.
Spratt
has always been a kickboxer long before his MMA career. He returned
to the kick boxing ring earlier this year on the Strike Force
event after a 4 year layoff. He won a unanimous decision against
an undefeated Bebe Etzler.
He
was then slated to face veteran fighter
John Cronk on the doomed IFC Sturgis show for the ISKA U.S. championship.
The October bout will be the first of a three fight contract
with the SUPERLEAGUE promotion. SUPERLEAGUE is broadcast throughout
Europe on Euro Sport which is similar to our ESPN.
Source: MMA Weekly |
MORE
INFO ON K-1 MAX EVENT
K-1 Max Match Ups...
Duane
BANG Ludwig will return to Japan on October 13th to face Dutch
fighter William Diender. Diender is a veteran of the European
promotion 2 Hot 2 Handle and has ties to Peter Aerts. Now that
an opponent has been confirmed Ludwig will kick his training
in to high gear.
"I
have been taking a little break and it has been good but it's
time to get back to fighting and so I have started training again
and I can't wait to get on that plane to Japan to square off
against who ever. I must say, besides the injuries, I LOVE TO
FIGHT!" stated Ludwig.
The
October Max event will be held at show at Yoyogi stadium. The
show will air on TBS in Japan. Kozo Takeda vs. K-1 MAX Champion
Buakaw Por Puramuk will be the main event.
Main
Event:
Kozo Takeda vs. Buakaw Por Puramuk
Feature Bouts:
Genki Sudo vs. TBA
Kazuya Yasuhiro vs. TBA
John Wayne Parr vs. Arslan Magomedov
Takashi Ohno vs. Marfio Canoletti
Duane Ludwig vs. William Diender
Kojiro vs. Mike Zambidis
Takayuki Kohirumaki vs. Albert Kraus
Special MMA RULES match:
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto vs. Jadamba Narantungalag
Source: MMA Weekly |
Quote
of the Day
"Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts
and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results."
James Allen, 1864-1912, British-born American Essayist, Author
of ''As a Man Thinketh''
|
Rumble
Vision Tonight
Channel 5 (K5)
10:30 PM
Fights from Rumble on the Rock will be shown on K5 (Channel 5)
tonight at 10:30 PM.
Don't
miss it! |
CONVERSATIONAL
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE START ON SEPTEMBER 18 AT 8:30 AM
Classes
start September 18 at 8:30 AM
Farrington High School
Cost: around $20 + books
The classes
are in desperate need of at least 5 people to sign up to keep
this class going so if you were planning on joining, please sign
up ASAP!
NUTSHELL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
With concentration on everyday, modern Brazilian usage, special
attention is paid to quickly gain understanding of polite, informal
and colloquial language, verb conjugations, past & present
tenses, masculine-feminine nouns & adjectives (big obstacles
in Romance language-learning) with goals of attaining native
pronunciation and fluency of speech. Brazilian regional variations
in pronunciation and vocabulary are recognized.
This
class is ideal for:
1) Those interested in travel to Brazil
2) English speakers with Brazilian friends/spouses/partners
3) Practitioners of Brazilian martial arts (Capoeira, Jiu Jitsu)
4) Speakers/students of other Latin-derived languages.
ABOUT
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Sandy
Tsukiyama de Oliveira, a Honolulu native, was drawn to the musical
culture of Brazil while studying for her BA in Ethnomusicology
at UH Manoa in the 1970s.
Portuguese language studies were at UH-Manoa with Dr. Stefan
Baciu, and at Windward Commnunity School for Adults with Cecy
de Souza Browne. Sandy worked as a Spanish & Portuguese-speaking
tour escort for over 10 years, receiving hands-on experience
in the language locally while promoting the Hawaii visitor industry.
She
lived in Rio de Janeiro, from 1980-83; spending the first year
at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Escola de Música
on Rotary International Post-Graduate Fellowship for International
Understanding, afterward working as a vocalist in upscale restaurant/bars
and teaching English.
Performing
in Brazilian music groups (The Rio Trio, Mistura, Banda Carioca)
after her return to Hawaii, Sandy maintained her contact with
Brazilian culture in the community while pursuing education in
simultaneous conference interpretation at UH Manoa Center for
Interpretation and Translation Studies. She then continued in
the field of Secondary Education, receiving certification for
Spanish and Special Education.
Sandy
has worked freelance as an English/Spanish/Portuguese interpreter/translator,
as well as in Federal and State courts, for the Honolulu Police
Dept., US Immigration and Naturalization Service, various international
conferences, is on staff for the Bilingual Access Line of Helping
Hands Hawaii and is a member of the Hawaii Interpreters and Translators
Assn.
Currently a Special Education teacher at Roosevelt High School,
she has been teaching Portuguese at FCSA for the past four years.
TEXTBOOK:
Fala Brazil! Português Para Estrangeiros
by Pierre Coudry & Elizabeth Fontão (Pontes Editores)
Accompanying cassettes/CD available
RECOMMENDED
SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKS:
501
Portuguese verbs
by John J. Nitti & Michael J. Ferreira (Barron's)
Portuguese
Verbs and Essentials of Grammar
by Sue Tyson-Ward (Passport Books)
For
information on registration, location, dates, fees & class
times, please visit the Farrington Community School for Adults
website:
http://fcsa.k12.hi.us
or
call: (808)832-3595
|
ADCC
2005 - OFFICIAL Site and Date Announced!
THE PYRAMID in LONG BEACH, California to Host the 6th Submission
Wrestling World Championships on Memorial Day Weekend, 2005 (May
28th and 29th)
'Co-promoter
Gilberto Villela is finishing up the deal for the arena very
soon' reveals ADCC spokesperson Miguel Iturrate. 'The PYRAMID,
where U CAL Long Beach plays there basketball games, is a state
of the art arena built in the 1990's. We have good receptions
from the school, the city, the local authorities. Gilberto has
really done his homework, and the time has come to tell the Grappling
world - next year, all eyes will be on Long Beach, California'!
Much
more to come on this event as things develop. 'We have a few
surprises left up our sleeves, but getting the venue taken care
of and signed is the immediate focus. Look for more details in
the weeks and months to come, and look out for the North American
Trials, scheduled for Vernon, Canada on Spetember 18th' concludes
the spokesman.
Here
is the 6th Submission Wrestling World Championships Lineup so
far!
MAY
28th and 29th, 2005 - The Pyramid, Long Beach, California
SUPERFIGHT:
DEAN LISTER (CHALLENGER/USA) v. RICARDO ARONA (CHAMPION/BRAZIL)
16
Man, Single Elimination Tournaments in 5 Weight Classes.
under
65.9 KG: Leo Vieira (Brazil)
66-76.9 KG: Marcelo Garcia (Brazil)
77-87.9 KG: Saulo Ribeiro (Brazil)
88-98.9 KG: Jon Olav Einmo (Norway)
0ver 99 KG: Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz (Brazil)
Plus,
the most grueling tournament in sports:
16
Man, Single Elimination Tournament - OPEN WEIGHT CLASS. The ABSOLUTE
Tournament!
Source: ADCC |
MMA
CHRONICLE: MMA Hall of Fame Announced
MMAChronicle.com has announced that we will be continuing the
Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame that was started last autumn
by Touch of Evil Newsletter.
The
Hall of Fame will honour the legendary mixed martial artists
by having a panel of expert judges vote on a ballot of fighters.
For a fighter to get on the ballot, they must be at least 35
years of age by November 1st, 2004; they must have had their
first MMA rules match prior to November 1st, 1999; and they must
not have had more than two matches between November 1st, 2003
and this upcoming November 1st, 2004. Unlike the UFC Hall of
Fame, the MMAChronicle.com MMA Hall of Fame acknowledges mixed
martial arts fighters from all promotions.
For
a fighter on the ballot to actually make it into the Hall, he
must generate at least 51% of the vote from the judges panel.
The list of judges will be released sometime next week. It's
a secret balloting, so which fighters the judges vote for will
not be released. Last year the panel of judges included Jeremy
Wall, Bas Rutten, Dave Meltzer, John McCarthy, Josh Barnett,
Bruce Buffer, Stephen Quadros and a variety of others. The voting
process will begin in a few weeks. Last year, Ken Shamrock, Royce
Gracie and Randy Couture became the first competitors voted into
the MMA Hall of Fame. The list of fighters on this year's ballot
will be announced in roughly a week's time.
Also,
on an unrelated topic, MMAChronicle.com has also launched a message
forum for web site visitors to discuss MMA and related topics.
The forum can be found linked at mmachronicle.com
More
information will come over the next few days. Visit www.mmachronicle.com or contact Jeremy
Wall at mmachronicle@hotmail.com if you have any questions
or concerns regarding the Hall.
Source: ADCC |
ADCC
Submission Wrestling Canadian Pre-Trials Champion Phil Vandenbeukel
Thorold,
Ontario -- The level of competition continues to rise in Canada
as evident at the 2004 Toronto Showdown Grappling Open &
Submission Wrestling tournament held on August 14. A qualifier
for the Abu Dhabi North American Trials, the Toronto Showdown
featured some of today’s best Canadian grapplers vying for
their spot in the September 18 Vernon, British Columbia, tournament.
Phil
Vandenbeukel secured a spot with his first place win in the 98.99
KG division. The Hamilton, Ontario, native started training in
submission wrestling about 6 years ago, although he has focused
on freestyle wrestling over the last 5 years at Brock University
where he currently lives.
Vandenbeukel
has trained with Gerry Desantis of the Defensive Arts Training
Center in St. Catharines the past 4 months. He also trains with
BJJ black belt and fellow North American Trials invitee Scott
Schilling. He is undefeated in submission wrestling with a record
of 12-0 and has a freestyle wrestling record of 62-17.
This
was the first Abu Dhabi competition for Vandenbeukel. He trained
hard in BJJ in preparation about 4 times a week for about 3 months
prior to the tournament. He also trains up to 5 days a week cross-training
(running, cycling, and swimming) and weight-lifting.
This
was a good experience for Vandenbeukel “I felt I competed
pretty good,” he said, “although, I don’t feel
I performed at my true ability.” His most memorable match
was the finals at the pre-trials “I dominated the match
by picking my opponent up on a double leg and controlling him
on the mat by solid positioning on top,” he said. His overall
experience was a good one “I came out of it a Canadian champion,”
he said.
Vandenbeukel
is now trying to stay healthy and keep his training regiment
the same with a little more focus on ground escapes.
Source: ADCC |
The
Man Behind Shooto Switzerland!
Unknown inside the Brazilian Martial Arts scene, Augusto Frota
is being recognized for his ability by the Mixed Martial Arts
world. Living in Switzerland since 2000, Frota is a brown belt
under Rodrigo Minotauro and loves to fight, teach classes and
promote events. Thinking about putting together all his passions,
Frota left his well-paying job in a Swiss bank at the end of
last year and started to promote Shooto tournaments in February.
'Promoting
Shooto, I was am working to stop the prejudice against MMA here
in Switzerland' states Frota.
The
guy is unstoppable! After promoting the second Shooto tournament
in Switzerland last Saturday, his name is on the card of four
MMA shows around Europe: Ultimate Combat (September 12th , in
England), Shooto Sweden (October 3rd ), Rookie Night (October
9th , in Sweden) and Shooto Holland (November).
'After
that, if I survive, I’ll be able to announce when I’ll
promote the next Shooto edition' jokes the Minotauro’s student,
who has a three win, one loss MMA record.
This
only loss was really important for a lot of Brazilian fighters,
who had the opportunity to make their international debut. 'When
I lost, I decided to give up the bank and to dedicate myself
100% to the martial arts' explains Frota, who brought to Europe
guys such as Katel Kubis (CWB), Marcelo Bocão (BTT), Marcelo
Alfaia (BTT), Omar Marom (BTT), Roan Carneiro (BTT) and Shooto
vets, Gesias Cavalcante (ATT) and Júnior Buscapé
(BTT).
Frota
has practiced Jiu-Jitsu since 1996. He started training with
black belt Marcus Aurélio (ATT) in Fortaleza, but he had
to stop to earn his degree in International Business in Florida.
There, he met Rodrigo Minotauro and went back to the mat. 'Somebody
said to me there was a good guy who was in Tatame magazine and
was teaching Jiu-Jitsu and Karate classes in Fort Lauderdale.
Since I met Minotauro, I have not stopped training. Jiu-Jitsu
changed my life' remembers the promoter.
Source: Tatame |
The
fight card is set for European Vale Tudo 'Gladiators'
European Vale Tudo 'Gladiators' will be held on the 26th of September
at Solnahallen in Stockholm, Sweden. The event consists of 11
exciting fights with fighters from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, UK,
Germany, France, Czech Republic and Brazil. Teams like Brazilian
Top Team, OC Fight Team and Shooters among others are represented.
Fight
Card EVT 'Gladiators'
Cengiz
Dana, OC Fight Team (Germany) Vs. Eirik Digre, Ookami (Norway)
Tim
Vinther, Advanced Gym Copenhagen (Denmark) Vs. Diego Gonzales,
Pancrase Gym (Sweden)
Marcus
Karallus, OC Fight Team (Germany) Vs. Johan Antonsson, SBJJA
Örebro (Sweden)
Guilon
Emmanuel, Fernandez Jiu-Jitsu (France) Vs. Anders Eriksson, Lupus
(Sweden)
Dennis
Siver, OC Fight Team (Germany) Vs. Kenneth Rosfort, Advanced
Gym Copenhagen (Denmark)
Gaz
Roriston, London Shootfighters (UK) Vs. Christian Dellevåg,
SBJJA Örebro (Sweden)
Mario
Stapel, Shoot Boxen (Germany) Vs. Mattias Awad, Shootfighting
Örebro (Sweden)
David
Baron, French Konnection (France) Vs. Ståle Nyang, Ookami
(Norway)
Daniel
Weichel, Shoot Boxen (Germany) Vs. Joakim Engberg, Lupus (Sweden)
Petr
Cajnak, Bellicus Gym Opava (Czech Republic) Vs. Thomas Hytten,
Ookami (Norway)
main
event
Allan Goes, Brazilian Top Team (Brazil) Vs. Pierre Guillet, Tsunami
Gym (UK)
Source: ADCC |
Quote
of the Day
"He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses
more;
but he who loses courage and faith loses all."
Miguel de Cervantes, 1547-1616, Spanish Novelist, Dramatist,
Poet
|
Re-email
Please
Sorry, I lost the email from the guy from the Bulls Pen that
was looking for tips on where to go while visiting New York City.
Can
you please re-email me at Mike@onzuka.com? I'll try not to lose
this one.
Thanks:
Mike
|
Fighters'
Club TV New Episode Aires Tuesday!
Episode 23 is and and submitted to programming. It will air August 10, 17, 24,
31, Sept 6
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 Superfight
October 10, 2004
Kapolei High School
Tommy Pastana (808 Fight Factory, Bad Intentions) Vs. Wayne Perrin
III (Team Bigdogs)
Pastana a veteran kickboxer who is the current IKF Champion who
has paid his dues will take on Team Bigdogs YOUNG GUN Wayne Perrin
III. Perrin who is in his early 20's, A young fighter already
with a reputation for beaten veteran Kickboxer John Naole and
Jesse Matilda that wants his respect.
This is going to be a technical fight.
PJ Dean (Bad Intentions) Vs. Kaleo Padilla (Team Westbrook,Kona)
This is definitely one of the most exciting match on paper. Both
Kickboxing Champion known for their HEAVY HANDS!! This is a toss
up...
Fighters from schools like Jesus Is Lord, Animal House, HMC,
808 Fight Factory, Bad Intentions, EASTSIDAZ, Hardknocks, Hawaii
Self Defense and Team Submit & many more..
Please Note event is on a Sunday due to Monday being a Federal
Holiday!!
Ticket Information
|
Reyson
Gracie Brief history of his start in Amazon State 1976
by Reyson himself (Pic right)
A
lot of people wonder how Jiu-Jitsu is so strong in the State
of Amazon, Brazil. The state has produced so many Champions that
it is begining to rival Rio as the hub of BJJ Champions. In fact,
in the 2004 Worlds, the Amazonas crew dominated many of the Black
Belt weight classes taking 3 out of 4 medals in the rooster weight
and the first wo in the super-feather, additionally great names
like current World Absolute Champion Ronaldo 'Jacare', World
Champions Saulo Ribeiro, Xande Ribeiro, Bibiano Fernandes, Fredson
Paixao, Marcus Norat and many others are defending the Amazon's
state flag in competitions througout the World.
One
of the people credited with spreading the sport in that state
is none other than Master Reyson Gracie, so we contatced him
for a brief summary of his travels and efforts in that state:
'I
visited Amazonas for the first time in 1976, invited by Arthur
Virgilio Neto. He was spending his vacation there. I stayed for
about 20 days. There wasn’t any Jiu-Jitsu academy in Amazonas,
and the word “Jiu-Jitsu” was completely unknown to
most the public.
Invitations
made were almost all by Judo academies. The most important were
Armando Jimenes and Tetsuos Fujisaka’s Academies, the last
the Brazilian judo champion.
The
well-known heavy-weight Nilsão, five times College Brazilian
champion, whom was rehearsing a certain kind of Jiu-Jitsu based
on muscular strength, which was efficient only in short terms.
This was confirmed by my student Fernando Fonseca, in his final
match for Amazonas championship in 1977.
The
Famous teacher Armando Jimenes, in spite of training Jiu-Jitsu
in the Gracie Academy, saw in Judo a shortcut to developing a
serious work. The reason why we should thank him the most is
that he offered his academy for advertising as a Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
The support of his children, also teachers, Armandinho and André
helped as much.
Dr.
Adrião Severiano Nunes Netto, besides the big friend,
revealed himself as great Public Relations when created the Jiu-Jitsu
Federation of Amazonas. The president was the mega-entrepreneur,
Roberto Caminha Filho, highly competent.
The
academy's Competition Team was formed, comprised mostly, of the
team of competition swimmers from the Club Atlético Rio-Negro.
Besides having great discipline, they didn’t smoke nor drink.
Luiz Façanha, in a short period of time became the number
1 fighter of the academy.
It
is good to know that Jiu-Jitsu of Amazonas only had a chance
of success when we had an academy and a federation of our own.
Otherwise, Jiu-Jitsu would have been a privilege of few who could
go to Rio de Janeiro in the vacations period.
When
I left Amazonas, after one year, Luiz Façanha took control
of the Academy. He developed great athletes, who would later
join teachers from Rio de Janeiro. The most important were: The
Monteiro brothers, Humberto Barbosa Jr., Nonato Machado, Cássio
Façanha, Luiz Falabela (wrestling) and many others.
Luiz
Façanha’s merit is undeniable. He was strategically
more important than myself. Nowadays there are two strong sides
in Amazonas Jiu-Jitsu: Royler Gracie’s through the Monteiro
Brothers and Master Osvaldo Alves, whom counts with Humberto
Barbosa Jr., Orley Lobato and others.
Amazonas,
today is recognized as the second capital of the world for the
practice of Jiu-Jitsu. When somebody asks me if I am proud of
something, besides my work, I’m forced to answer yes, for
my daughter Kendra was born in Amazonas soil. But that is strictly
personal.
To
conclude I would like to say that in this extraordinary journey
I had the help of dozens of local aficionados.
I
have never had a partner or a predecessor.
Reyson
Gracie – founder of Amazonas Jiu-Jitsu. Second hub of this
sport
worldwide.
reysongracie@hotmail.com
Source:
ADCC |
BEACH
WRESTLING: A FIRST LOOK
International wrestling may be facing even more cuts in weight
classes over the next several years by the edict of the International
Olympic Committee. Despite an abundance of international stars
in the sport, including 2004 Olympic gold medalists Karam Gaber
of Egypt, Bouvaisa Saitiev of Russia, Cael Sanderson of the USA,
and the first quartet of women's wrestling Olympic gold medalists
-- Irini Merleni, Saori Yoshida, Kaori Icho, and Wang Xu -- wrestling
is still fighting an uphill battle to get coverage in the mainstream
sports media.
The
clock is ticking on wrestling's survival as an Olympic sport.
This is even obvious to FILA, the hapless international wrestling
federation, which held its latest Congress, August 20 in Athens,
just before the beginning of the wrestling competition at the
2004 Olympics.
Besides
revamping many of wrestling's rules, which FILA seems to do every
four years or so to the world's oldest sport, the FILA Congress
issued a document explaining a new step they are taking supposedly
to 'popularize wrestling.' This document, by the way, only appears
on TheMat.com, since FILA does not know how to issue press releases
to the international wrestling media. By posting this document,
TheMat.com, run by USA Wrestling which is part of FILA, should
have given a clue to FILA that spreading timely, interesting,
and useful information about wrestling is a key means of popularizing
it. But FILA remains hopelessly clueless, as an examination of
this document will once more demonstrate.
The
document passed at its Congress says that FILA has 'decided to
codify a form of wrestling that can be practiced everywhere,
without any technical means, which takes elements from these
traditional wrestling forms and which is called 'Beach wrestling'.
' The first major competition for this new international style
will be at the World Environment Games, which take place October
23-30 in Bahia, Brazil.
An
item in their online FILA News -- the link says July 2004 but
that goes to a short page dated August 2004 -- claims that 'further
to the steps taken by the FILA President, 'Beach Wrestling' has
been included on the programme of the World Games of the Environment
which will take place from 26th to 29th October 2004 on the Brazilian
Coast at Salvador de Bahia.'
This
makes it appear as if the inclusion of beach wrestling was initiated
by FILA. However, a look at the official website of the World
Environment Games, which is in English, French, and Portuguese,
seems to indicate otherwise. That web site is at:
http://www.jeux-mondiaux-environnement.org/index.php3?lang=en&resol=800
This
web site lists many activities in which the members of its organizing
team have been involved. Many of them are triathlons and similar
events. Wrestling is not mentioned. There are links to other
sporting and environmental sites, as well as a list of publications
which have covered the World Environment Games. Again, there
is no mention of wrestling. And while this web site for some
unexplained reason does not identify by names its organizers,
there is no mention in any way of FILA on it.
Also,
the World Environment Games is a multi-sport event. Its web site
lists 16 sports as being part of its official program: beach
wrestling, bike & run, canoeing, enduro challenge, equestrian,
in-line skating, kite-flying, mountain biking, running, sand
soccer, sand volleyball, surfing, swimming, swim & run, tennis,
and eco-triathlon.
It
is thus clear that the organizers of these World Environment
Games have been preparing this event for some time. FILA's relationship
to it seems to be tangential at best.
Further,
the philosophy of the World Environment Games seems to be quite
different from that of international wrestling. Their web site
states, 'Above all, they are games - They are not just a traditional
sport event, with its share of stressful opposition, and the
dominance of time and rankings.' Head-to-head and intense competition
have always been at the heart of wrestling, key factors that
have accounted for its longevity as a sport.
The
web site goes on, 'These Games emphasise the very simple principle
that, all sport disciplines on the programme respect and are
fully integrated into the environment where they are staged.
No metallic structure (gantries, bleachers, etc.) will be erected
in venues of natural beauty. In other words, at all times both
the participants and the spectators will be in direct contact
with nature.'
For
older people, families with small children, and people with disabilities
or medical problems, these types of 'natural' facilities will
present many obstacles in terms of comfort and accessibility.
How the media will cover these events in the absence of any 'metallic
structure' and possibly electricity to power computers and audio
and video equipment is also not explained.
Another
key departure from organized combat sports is that there will
be no weigh-ins, and only two weight classes: light and heavy.
With its usual grace, FILA's statement tells us that 'the distribution
in the categories is done according to the corpulence of the
participants and in order to reach the quickest possible the
ideal divisible number.'
One
of the many appeals of wrestling has been that it allows athletes
of all sizes to compete, with weight classes minimizing advantages
due to size alone. Now that appeal is being ignored. Also, the
FILA site and the World Environment Games site make no mention
of any medical examinations before the competition, or insurance.
The registration form includes a disclaimer basically giving
up any rights the athlete may have if there is an injury. The
elimination of real weight classes may increase the possibility
of injury, but the athletes will be out of luck by signing this
disclaimer, especially if there is no guarantee of insurance
for them. In other words: Compete in beach wrestling at your
own risk.
The
rules of beach wrestling are simple. Each match is a maximum
of three minutes long. The matches are held in the sand, inside
a six meter circle. You can win by pinfall, or twice throwing
your opponent to the ground, or by pushing one of his feet outside
the circle. You can also win, as far as the poor translation
by FILA of its document says, 'By adding to a throw a leaving
of the competition area.' This seems to indicate that if you
throw your opponent outside the circle, you win.
The
only allowable dress are trunks for men and one- or two-piece
bathing suits for women.
This
is the first attempt by the World Environment Games' organizers
to hold this event. How successful they are remains to be seen.
What,
you may ask, has this to do with alleviating wrestling's crisis?
The answer is 'Very little.' Beach wrestling may be an activity
that can have some popularity on its own merits in some distinct
parts and cultures of the world. For the rest of the world, especially
the cold climate areas in which wrestling is most popular, it
is at best a novelty and at worst makes FILA once again into
an international laughingstock. Indeed, when many in the wrestling
community were told about FILA and beach wrestling, they thought
it was merely a gag of some kind.
What
international wrestling needs are standard and comprehensible
rules, fair officiating, proper marketing and promotion, intelligent
and informed use of the media, and a cleaning out of the corrupt
elements from the sport, as starters. None of that appears to
be on FILA's agenda.
FILA's
foray into beach wrestling may be a desperate attempt to try
to grab some of the attention which beach volleyball garnered
at the 2004 Olympics. But the cultures of beach volleyball and
wrestling are worlds apart. Trying to imitate another sport this
way will only end up as creating the worst of both worlds, and
thus failing.
If
FILA were an organization run by sports-savvy people, and really
wanted to expand its influence, then there are already many styles
of wrestling with which it could work. Those include submission
wrestling, sumo, and sambo. But that is also not on its agenda
-- which most likely is beneficial to those sports since whatever
FILA touches turns to dirt.
Beach
wrestling may or may not succeed in its own right, and may even
be fun to compete in and watch.
But
the fate of beach wrestling is unlikely to matter one way or
another to the styles of wrestling which are practiced indoors,
on mats, with weight classes, with insurance, with more complex
rules and scoring, and with 'its share of stressful opposition,
and the dominance of time and rankings.'
Source:
ADCC |
GENKI
SUDO TO FIGHT IN K-1
There has been a lot of talk surrounding Genki Sudo's future.
While the UFC continues to negotiate with Sudo regarding a possible
return to the Octagon for the Japan UFC, it looks as though he
will compete in Japan very soon.
Sudo
is supposed to square off against Michael Rama, the WBC Intercontinental
Jr. Middleweight Champion on October 13th according to Zac Arnold
of puroresupower.
Also
on the card is John Wayne Parr vs Arslan Magomedov of Russia,
and Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs William Denda.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
JUNGLE
FIGHT PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
"Jacare¨
Ronaldo Souza, Vladimir Matyushenko, Shinsuke Nakamura, Carlos
Baretto, "Macaco¨ Jorge Patino, Katsuyori Shibata, "Wildman¨
Thomas Denny, "The Bear¨ Mark Smith, Bobby Hoffman,
Bibiano Fernandes, Ebeneezer Braga, Assuerio Silva and other
top stars are set to square off in the greatest international
MMA event in the Western Hemisphere!
Never
before has Brazilian jiu-jitsu had such a great mixed martial
arts card,¨ says Wallid Ismail, co producer with Antonio
Inoki of Jungle Fight Championship. Every fighter is going to
plant a tree to symbolize the need to protect the Amazon rainforest.
Every guest will also plant a tree. This is the goal of Mr. Inoki.
He
has a love of nature and wants to raise public awareness of this
very beautiful yet endangered region. He has plans to hold Jungle
Fight Championship fights all over the world, and have an Amazon
rainforest exhibition at each event to teach people what they
can do to help preserve it. Mr. Inoki has been involved in many
worthy causes over the years. For example, he went to Africa
to take food to the children there. He also went to Iraq during
the first Gulf war, personally talked to Saddam Hussein, and
helped win the release of hostages. Saving the Amazon rainforest
is his latest worthy cause.
In
order to make people more aware of this, we have put together
a great fight card that will attract fans from all over the world.
Because of his extensive charitable work, Mr. Inoki is the perfect
spokesman for the Amazon rainforest and was asked by Brazil to
be a worldwide ambassador for Amazon rainforest preservation
and conservation.¡¨
The
entire city of Mauaus is behind the show and it has attracted
nearly 5,000 people. ¡§The Jungle Fight Championship
broke the record for MMA pay-per-view events in Brazil, and this
includes Pride and UFC,¨ says Ismail, Jungle Fight Championship
III will have press coverage in 65 countries and will again have
live pay-per-view coverage throughout Brazil, Japan and Portugal.
Any fighter who competes in Jungle Fight will gain instant worldwide
recognition.¨
The
Jungle Fight Championship III is being held at the Tropical Eco
Resort in Manaus, Brazil and is fully supported and endorsed
by the local, state and national governments. The Tropical Resort
is between the Amazon river, the rainforest and the city. It
is a five-star resort in every sense of the word. Not only will
spectators be able to see the fight, but there is also a zoo
inside the hotel, a huge swimming pool, trips to the jungle,
river sports, and countless other activities available.
There
are also trips to explore the native Amazon Indian culture. The
Amazon one of the most unique places on Earth and an incredible
place to visit. People could plan their entire vacation around
the Jungle Fight Championship, come back every year for ten years,
and still not see even one tenth of all the sights. There are
very affordable package deals to see the Jungle Fight Championship
which includes airfare, hotel, and tickets its an incredible
experience.
There
will also be a jiu-jitsu seminar after each event, with the world¡¦s
top submission fighters. Jungle Fight Championship III's special
guest instructor will be Ronaldo ¡§Jacare¡¨
Souza and coach Henrique Machado. Jacare recently won the Pan
Ams, the World Cup, and the Mundials in both his weight and Absolute
class without having a single point scored on him.
This
is the first time in history this has ever been done. Antonio
Inoki and Wallid Ismail have made Jungle Fight Championship one
of the most important events in the world. Not only will you
be seeing a great no-holds-barred show and be able to personally
meet and talk to many top stars, but youll also be helping out
the worthy cause of saving the Amazon rainforest. Now thats an
offer that you can't refuse!
Source:
MMA Weekly |
|
GENKI
SUDO - DUANE LUDWIG II
By
Todd Atkins
It
is being rumored here that UFC Japan (locally promoted by DSE)
will focus on a possible rematch between Genki Sudo and Duane
Ludwig for Japanese crowd appeal. This fight became a realistic
option when K-1 promoters announced that they would allow their
fighters to take part in other events with them being a middle
man in negotiations. As I have already stated DSE will send Nakamura,
Yokoi, and a third fighter to be named later. Yokohama Arena
is the front running venue at the moment.
Source:
Fight Sport |
K1
MAX 2004 OFFICIAL CARD
K-1 WORLD MAX 2004
Date:
Oct 13, 2004
Place: Yoyogi Studium, Tokyo, JAPAN
Takeda
Kozo vs Buakaw Por Pramuk
Genki
Sudo vs Michael Lerma
Yasuhiro
Kazuya vs Samuel Belbarch
Norifumi
"Kid" Yamamoto Vs. Jadamba Narantungalag
John
Wayne Parr vs Arslan Magomedov
Ohno
Takashi vs Marfio Canoletti
Duane
Ludwig vs William Dinder
Takayuki
Kohiruimaki vs Albert Kraus
Kojiro
vs Mike Zambidis
Source:
Fight Sport |
K1
NEWS FROM JAPAN
Kid Yamamoto to fight in K1 MMA
By
Todd Atkins
It
has been announced that Genki Sudo will be facing a former WBC
intercontinental junior middle weight champion under K-1 rules.
Norifumi
"Kid" Yamamoto will be fighting a MMA match against
a Mongolian opponent. I told you they would not stop doing MMA
matches altogether, contrary to what some other inconsistent
news sites had been reporting.
Source:
Fight Sport |
Quote
of the Day
"An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity,
a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity."
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Statesman, Prime Minister
|
Kickin'
It 6 Results
Palama Settlement Gym, Honolulu, Hawaii
September 5, 2004
Kickin'
It returned to Palama Settlement with a kickboxing card full
of young fighters. This card was meant to be filled with fighters
under 19 years old, but promoter Derek Bright and Doug Amaral
combined two events that were scheduled close to each other into
one event. There was not a disappointing first round. And for
a lot of the matches, the fighters were pounding on each other
for all three rounds. There were a couple of matches where both
fighters left everything they had in the first two rounds and
had to fight on heart alone in the third. The last three fights
had the crowd on their feet as Laupahoehoe Muay Thai fighter
Nick Gega wore down Chris Vale with body kicks and continued
pounding until, referee Tony Giraldi stopped the bout. Ben Rodrigues
took it to Conrad Paffi, overwhelming him in most of the first
round, but Paffi gutted it out long enough for Rodrigues to run
out of gas. From then on it was all Paffi, who was relentless
on an exhausted Rodrigues. Advanced Kenpo's Conrad Paffi sent
Rodrigues to the canvas, before the referee saw enough and halted
the bout. The final match almost blew the roof off the gym. 13
year old boxing phenom Tony Rodrigues took on 18 year old Koichi
Tanji. From the start of the match it looked like it was Sugar
Ray Leonard-Marvin Hagler reincarnated and having a rematch,
except in this rematch, all 12 rounds were squeezed into 3 rounds.
Tanji played the part of Hagler, relentlessly going after the
Leonard-like Rodrigues. Rodrigues landed punches on the way in,
slipped a few and got on his bike. The technique shown by this
13 year old was incredible. Tanji showed his pitbull-like toughness
by eating everything Rodrigues served up and kept coming. Tanji
landed some punches, but Rodrigues was quickness and slickness
made it difficult for Tanji to fully utilize his power. To Tanji's
credit, he was never rocked by any of Rodrigues' punches, most
of which landed flush. This match was non-stop action. The road
that Brian Villoria is screaming down right now, which was paved
by his great predecessors like Jesus Salud, will have one more
added very soon in Tony Rodrigues. With every event, the level
of talent at these events grows and so does the number of schools
that participate. The promoters are planning to take the event
on the road to Maui, where they are known for great boxers, in
late October. The next event is scheduled for October 2 in Nanakuli.
135
lbs.
Tavis Kagawa (Laupahoehoe Muay Thai) drew Chazin Mahuka (HSD)
Draw [(29-29), (29-29), (29-29)] after 3 rounds
85
lbs.
Hyo Matsukawa (HMC) drew Brendon Imada (Advanced Kenpo)
Draw [(29-28), (28-30), (29-29)] after 3 rounds.
175
lbs.
Moses Ching (Backyard Brawlers) def. Alvin Kanehailua (HSD)
Unanimous decision [(29-27), (30-27), (30-27)] after 3 rounds.
Exhibition:
170 lbs.
Steve Farmer vs. Waha Kekaoa (Team Submit)
Draw
195
lbs.
Koa Kekaoa (Team Submit) drew Denver Gonzales (HSD)
Majority draw [(28-28), (29-29), (28-29)] after 3 rounds.
115
lbs.
JB Williams (HSD) def. Alakai Akaka (Advanced Kenpo)
TKO, corner stopped the fight at 1:14 minutes in Round 2.
185
lbs.
Koa Awong (Animal House) def. Fangalima Saiki (Helelua Streetfighters)
Unanimous decision [(29-28), (29-28), (29-25)] after 3 rounds.
135
lbs.
Kyle Wada (A's Kickboxing Team) drew Kalau Kahoonei (HSD)
Draw [(30-30), (29-29), (27-27)] after 3 rounds.
150
lbs.
Nick Gega (Laupahoehoe Muay Thai) def. Chris Vale (Team Bad Intentions)
TKO via referee stoppage at 1:14 minutes in Round 2.
155
lbs.
Conrad Paffi (Advanced Kenpo) def. Ben Rodrigues (HSD)
TKO via referee stoppage at 1:06 minutes in Round 3.
115
lbs.
Tony Perriera (Waianae Kickboxing) def. Koichi Tanji (HMC)
Unanimous decision [(30-27), (30-27), (28-27)] after 3 rounds. |
APEX
Championship Fighting: Genesis Quick Results
by: Joseph Cunliffe
Montreal,
Quebec -- APEX Championship Fighting presented their inaugural
MMA event Sunday night at the Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal,
Quebec. The quickest fight of the night went to Victory Athletics
fighter Brad Blackburn finishing local Steve Legault of Club
454 by TKO at just 0:14 of Round 1. In the main event, local
icon Ivan Menjivar of Tristar Gym defeated Ryan Ackerman of Grappling
Works by TKO in a fight that showcased his diverse skills.
Middleweight
-- Marcus Celestin (184.0) of Team Charles Nestor vs. Mandela
Kponou (182.4) of Dragon’s Lair -- Kponou by submission
at 0:50 of Round 2.
Heavyweight
-- Mike Rogers (255.0) of Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu vs. Lance Cartwright
(237.0) of Munduruca -- Rogers by Unanimous Decision after 2
rounds.
Featherweight
-- Ulysses Rocha (142.6) of Martial X/BTT vs. Matt Martin (135.4)
of Dragon's Lair -- Rocha by submission at 1:06 of Round 1.
Welterweight
-- Steve Legault (168.0) of Club 454 vs. Brad Blackburn (169.4)
of Victory Athletics -- Blackburn by TKO at 0:14 of Round 1.
Lightweight
-- Ryan Schultz (154.8) of Team Quest vs. Jason Dent (154.0)
of Griffonrawl Muay-Thai -- Schultz by TKO at 2:00 of Round 1.
Middleweight
-- Fritz Paul (183.4) of Team Charles Nestor vs. Steve Berger
(183.0) of Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu -- Berger by submission at
4:46 of Round 1.
Light
Heavyweight -- Antony Rea (203.4) of Team Lebanner vs. Matt Horwich
(200.2) of Team Quest -- Horwich by submission at 1:13 of Round
2.
Middleweight
-- Tony “The Freak” Fryklund (184.4) of Miletich Fighting
Systems vs. Chris Myers (180.8) of Team Chaos -- Fryklund by
Referee Stoppage at 4:20 of Round 2.
Heavyweight
-- Wes “The Project” Sims (250.6) of Hammer House vs.
Ricardeau Francois (202.4) of Team Charles Nestor -- Francois
by TKO at 0:26 of Round 2.
Featherweight
-- Ivan Menjivar (145.0) of Tristar Gym vs. Ryan Ackerman (143.4)
of Grappling Works -- Menjivar by TKO at 2:02 of Round 2.
Source:
ADCC |
Bruce
Lee statue for Bosnian city
by: BBC Sport
Kung-fu
legend Bruce Lee is to be honoured with a statue in the war-torn
Bosnian city of Mostar.
A
statue of the action hero is intended to remind people of Lee's
'loyalty, friendship, skill and justice'.
The
city remains ethnically split with Bosnian Muslims, Croats and
Serbs divided since the 1992-95 war.
Writer
Veselin Gatalo said: 'Lee is a true international hero and is
a hero to all ethnicities in Bosnia and that's why we picked
him.'
Opening
ceremony
Gatalo,
who came up with the idea, said they planned to erect the statue
in Spanish Square, in the centre of the city.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3620752.stm.
Source:
ADCC |
Sperry
To Be A Father!
by: Marcello Tetel
One of BTT's founders, Mario Sperry, has been away from the Pride
FC ring since last December's event, when he faced Pancrase star
Yuki Kondo. LAtely, the management of Rodrigo 'Minotauro' has
given Sperry extra work, leaving him no time to prepare himself
properly for a return.
We
caught up with Mario before the last edition of the Pride GP,
and he was not only excited with 'Minotauro's chances to take
the belt! Even more important things were flying around in Ze
Mario's mind. After some persistent questioning, Sperry dropped
the ball gave a clue as to his recent, strange behavior! Sperry
revealed that he is planning for the arrival of Sperry Jr. later
this year!
We
would like to congratulate the multiple times ADCC Submission
Wrestling World Champion, and we hope to have him ready to start
to practicing how to change diapers!
Source:
ADCC |
|
Storm
returns in October with Nino
After
having the last edition of Storm done, Chute Boxe's director
and producer of the show, Rafael Cordeiro has been already planning
the next Storm Samurai. "In October we gonna have two Pride
events and we want to feature Storm between them. We want to
give Storm a Meca's style", tells Rafael. The event promises
to feature Nino Schembri fighting Jiu-Jitsu on the card.
"He
is crazy to fight. We just need to find an opponent to Nino.
We want to release also Evangelista Cyborg or Jorge Macaco. One
of them will fight, but unfortunately I don't have further information,"
reveals Cordeiro, who want to put face to face Alex Gazé
(Boxe Thai) and Fábio Pelezinho (Chute Boxe) in a Muay
Thai's bout and Jadyson Costa (Chute Boxe) and Suyan Queiroz
(BTT) under MMA rules.
Source:
Tatame |
BROCK
LESNAR TO FIGHT IN PRIDE?
Brock Lesnar, open to an offer from an MMA Event.
By
Scoop McTroll
Former
WWE Wrestling superstar Brock Lesnar, had been trying out with
NFL team, the Minnesota Vikings but despite showing some potential
he was released by them yesterday. Prior to his tryouts with
the Vikings, Lesnar had stated an interest in fighting on the
K-1 Romanex MMA Circuit if his tentative NFL career turned sour.
As the future of Romanex currently has a cloud over it, this
could mean that the only promotion in a position to use a star
such as Lesnar would be Pride. Pride has successfully incorporated
Pro-Wrestlers into their events since its inception and Lesnar
could be Pride's key to the lucrative American market.
Lesnar
is said to have been approached by the WWE with a review to returning
to their promotion and he is currently in negotiations with CFL
football team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, however at this point
in time he is not under contract to anybody. This could be the
time for Pride to make a move on the popular former superstar
of the WWE.
Source:
Fight Sport |
Quote
of the Day
"All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your
imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important
than knowledge."
Albert Einstein
|
Kickin'
It Tonight!
WHAT: AMATEUR KICKBOXING EVENT
WHEN: SEPT. 5, 2004 DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM
WHERE: PALAMA SETTLEMENT GYM (KALIHI)
THIS IS HOW ITS GOING DOWN IN KALIHITOWN TONIGHT. DUE TO INJURIES,
P.J. DEAN WILL NOT BE STARRING IN THE MAIN EVENT. BUT WE HAVE
2 EXCITING BOUTS THAT WILL LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AT THIS EVENT.
MAIN EVENT-13 YEAR OLD 2004 JUNIOR OLYMPIC BOXING CHAMPION TONY
BOY PERERA WILL TEST HIS KICKBOXING SKILLS AGAINST 18 YEAR OLD
KOICHI TANJI OF HMC. WILL EXPERIENCE CONQUER AGE IN THIS FIGHT?
COME AND FIND OUT.
SEMI MAIN EVENT-16 YEAR OLD BENJI "ENDLESS" RODRIGUES
WILL BANG WITH ANOTHER FEARLESS KAMAKA WHO GOES BY THE NAME OF
ZANE KAMAKA (ALSO 16 YEARS OLD). THIS BATLLE LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING
TO BE FEARLESS AND ENDLESS. DIDN'T I JUST SAY THAT?
OTHER EXCITING BOUTS WILL FEATURE A LOT OF FIRST TIME FIGHTERS,
SO YOU KNOW THE SWINGING WILL BE INSANE.
185 lbs.
Koa Kekaoa (Animal House Streetfighters) vs. Fanga Lima (Helelua)
145 lbs.
Kyle Wada (Kahoonei A's Kickboxing Team) vs. Kalau (HSD)
175
lbs.
Conrad Paffi (Advanced Kenpo) vs. Waha Kekaoa (Team Submit)
115 lbs.
Alakai Akaka (Advanced Kenpo) vs. JB Williams (HSD)
150 lbs.
Duke Saragosa (808 Fight Factory) vs. Nick Gega (Laupahoehoe
Muay Thai)
Heavyweight
Koa Kekoa (Team Submit) vs. Denver Gonzales (HSD)
135
lbs.
Chazin Mahuka (HSD) vs. Tavis Kagawa (Laupahoehoe Muay Thai)
85
lbs.
Kio (HMC) vs. Brendan Imada (Advanced Kenpo)
145
lbs.
Gerald "G-Money" Arelio (808 Fight Factory) vs. Cris
Vale (Team Bad)
Semi-Main Event:
160 lbs.
Zane Kamaka (16 years old) vs. Benji "Endless" Rodrigues
(16 years old)
Main
Event:
115 lbs.
Koichi Tanji (18 years old, HMC) vs. Tony "Boy" Perera
(13 years old, Waianae)
MATCHES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Source:
Event Promoter |
HMC's
Chris West Wins 8-Man Tournament
Stand Up Martial Arts (SUMA): "The Battle at Hyatt Regency,
Waikiki"
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ballroom, Honolulu, Hawaii
September 3, 2004
By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com
The
most prestigious kickboxing event to come to Hawaii since Dennis
Alexio retired, launched their debut event in one of the beautiful
Waikiki hotel ballrooms. There wasn't a bad seat in the house
and the intimate setting allowed everyone in the ballroom to
experience the excitement; feel the power of the blows, hear
the grunts and almost feel the pain. The promoter bought the
spirit of K-1 to Hawaii by putting up a large cash prize, lacing
up the fighters with 10 ounce gloves and implementing rules allowing
knees and lower leg kicks. Two TKO's, a bye and one KO brought
four fighters to the semi-finals. The kickboxers, most of which
were MMA fighters, were fierce and every fighter went after the
coveted KO to conserve energy and reduce the risk of injury for
their next match. Three of the eight fighters accomplished what
they set out to, to get to the next round relatively unscathed
and fresh. However Dez Miner fought a war against the only fighter
not from Hawaii. At the end of the Miner-James fight, Miner advanced
and James was carried out on a stretcher. The semi-finals were
no different for Miner as he had another war with the lightest,
but possibly the toughest fighter in the tournament, Shawn Taylor.
Miner and Taylor pounded on each other for almost three rounds,
before the referee stepped in to stop the fight. On the other
side of the bracket, HMC's Chris West got a bye in the first
round, when his opponent didn't show up. His devastating leg
kicks took out a tough fighter in Aaron Ferguson, allowing West
to come into the finals relatively fresh. As both fighters were
testing the waters and looking for openings in their opponent,
West fired off a kick to the head that slipped right over Miner's
hands and put an end to the fight. HMC's Chris West won the 8-Man
tournament and this was his first two kickboxing matches. In
other single fight action, Kaipo Kalama and Joshua Versola took
turns controlling the fight, until Kalama's leg kicks and knees
wore down Versola and allowed him to finish the fight. Deshaun
Johnson and Zack Ilarraza fought again, this would be the second
or third time they faced each other. Johnson came out fast and
strong and looked like he was going to press Ilarazza. Ilarazza
weathered the storm and came on strong, sending Johnson to the
canvas in the second round. A bloody Ilarazza hurt Johnson in
the third round, but the ring savvy veteran held on to take the
decision loss. After talking with fighters from other gyms and
attendees, a couple of whom never attended a kickboxing or MMA
event before, I got the general feeling that everyone thoroughly
enjoyed the action and the event. Fighters from other gyms have
already started asking when the next event is going to be held.
Exhibition:
Single Match:
Kaipo Kalama (Team MMAD) def. Joshua Versola (Advanced Kempo)
TKO via referee stoppage at 2:14 minutes in Round 2.
8-Man
Tournament:
Shawn Taylor (5'11 185, Waimanalo) def. Bryson Kamaka (6' 188,
808 Fight Factory, Pearl City)
KO at 1:03 minutes in Round 1.
Dez
Miner (6' 215, Waipahu) def. John James (5'11" 215, Las
Vegas)
TKO via referee stoppage due to exhaustion at 2:49 minutes in
Round 3.
Aaron
Ferguson (6'5" 215, Waipahu Fight Club) def. Andr'e Washington
(6' 210, Team Island Thunder)
TKO via referee stoppage at 1:24 minutes in Round 1.
Chris
West (5'11" 210, HMC) vs. Billy Hall
West received a bye, due to Billy Hall not showing up.
8-Man
Tournament Semi-Finals:
Dez Miner (6' 215, Waipahu) def. Shawn Taylor (5'11 185, Waianae)
TKO via referee stoppage at 57 seconds in Round 3.
Chris
West (5'11' 210, HMC) def. Aaron Ferguson (6'5" 215, Waipahu
Fight Club)
TKO via referee stoppage at 20 seconds in Round 2.
Exhibition:
Single Match:
Zack Ilarraza (Wailuku Kickboxing) def. Deshaun Johnson (HMC)
Unanimous decision [(30-27), (30-28), (29-28)] after 3 rounds.
8-Man
Tournament Finals:
Chris West (5'11' 210, HMC) def. Dez Miner (6' 215, Waipahu)
KO via kick to the head at 1:19 minutes in Round 1. |
FIGHTERS
WANTED!!
Punishment In Paradise
Sunday, October 10. 2004
Kapolei High School
FIGHTERS WANTED!!
You want to test your skills?? Well here's your chance we would
like to invite Men & Women to participate and have fun.
If interested please contact promoter second2none@hawaii.rr.com
or 330-4483
Weigh- Ins Date
Kickboxing Oct 8,2004 (7pm 808 Fight Factory)
MMA Oct 9,2004 (7pm 808 Fight Factory)
NOTE** All fighters must attend weigh-ins on time!!
Source:
Event Promoter |
Interview:
Steve Berger (part 2)
by: Keith Mills
In
this weekend’s APEX Championship Fighting “Genesis”
show Steve Berger was to take on Jay Jack. Originally Steve was
supposed to fight AFC and M-1 vet Keith Wisniewski but we’ll
let him explain that.
KM:
Your opponent is Keith Wisniewski.
SB:
No, he ended up getting picked to audition for that Spike TV
reality show. If he wins that he goes to the UFC so he ended
up pulling out. I think right now I’m going to fight a guy
named Jay Jack. I’m not sure who he trains with, they just
called and said this guy wanted to fight and I said ‘ok’.
KM:
Jay Jack…if it’s the guy I’m thinking of he trains
with Amanda Buckner and comes out of Ring Of Fire in CO.
SB:
They did tell me he fought out of Ring Of Fire.
KM:
If it’s the guy I’m thinking of this isn’t just
any replacement, it’s the Ring Of Fire champion. Allright!
So what do you think of fighting him?
SB:
Honestly you just told me more than I knew. They said he comes
to fight and he’s a purple belt I believe in BJJ. I’m
in good shape so I don’t care who they throw in front of
me.
KM:
Getting back to decisions…most of your losses have been
by decision. Judges don’t seem to like you all that much.
What are you doing wrong to the judges?
SB:
I can tell you I’m not a wrestler. That is what has happened.
The wrestlers that know how to defend the submissions have been
able to eke out a decision on me. That is usually my downfall.
KM:
I’ve heard several fighters talk about the perception the
judges think the guy on bottom is losing even if they are trying
submission attempts and controlling the pace and position. Seems
like the judges haven’t kept pace with the fighters becoming
more well-rounded.
SB:
That’s what is funny. In America I’m going to lose
decisions like that even though a lot of these guys I’ve
had in trouble. Guys who have beaten me I’ve actually had
submission attempts and they have gotten out but they had no
submission attempts and inflicted minimal damage and the judges
give them the decision because they were on top. You go to Japan
in that same fight I’d probably win. What can you do? This
is the country I’m in and that is how it goes.
KM:
Does that in any way affect your career decisions?
SB:
It’s frustrating. Of course I‘m in this because I love
it. I’d like to someday be fighting for a living and someday
after that just open my own school. Right now I’m a roofer,
I own a small roofing company. It’s tough work and I have
to go train after that. When I lose a decision like that I’m
just that much farther back from what my goal is.
KM:
You are 31 and have been fighting since 1998. Where do you feel
you are in your career?
SB:
I feel great. Physically and cardio-wise I feel I’m in the
best shape of my life, even better than when I was a young kid.
I definitely look better and feel better than when I was in my
twenties.
KM:
Point is you have probably at least five more years left. Even
Randy Couture at something like 41 just won back the UFC title.
SB:
That guy is an inspiration. Unbelievably impressive. I told everybody
after the whooped Belfort that it just goes to show you I have
another ten years left.
KM:
You train down in St. Louis. You mentioned two other teammates
are also managed by Alex. Are they on this card?
SB:
Yeah, both Mike Rogers and Dustin Severs.
KM:
How many more fighters do you train with that might be ready
for MMA in the near future?
SB:
We got a slue of them. Actually we have an amateur event down
here in St. Louis in September at Rum Jungle. We got three guys
that have been training with us pros and doing real good and
are looking forward to their first fights.
KM:
Your goal is to get back in the UFC and open up your own gym
but in the meantime you are training at Rodrigo Vaghi’s
gym. Can you tell us a little bit about that?
SB:
Rodrigo is a straight Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer. Brian Jones,
the guy who does the boxing…we bring him into the school
and take all the guys who want to do the freestyle fighting and
work boxing into grapple boxing as we call it.
Source:
ADCC |
Belfort
celebrates: It´s a boy!
by: Luca Atalla
Back in Brazil after the fight against Randy Couture at UFC 49,
Vitor Belfort received great news for him and his wife, model
and tv hostess Joana Prado. Now four months pregnant, Joana informed
Vitor that they are going to have a boy! With a big smile on
his face, Belfort revealed that the name of the baby has already
been chosen.
'We
are going to name him David. I don´t have any trip planned
for the near future and I want to spend all the time with Joana
and the baby. If I have to travel they are going with me', says
the fighter.
However,
the drama about his missing sister still persists. The Brazilian
police have raised the reward for any information that could
lead to finding Vitor Belfort's sister, Priscilla. Now, the authorities
are offering a prize of about US$ 3,3 thousand (10,000 Brazilian
Reais). This is the first time the Brazilian police have offered
a reward for this type of missing persons case, since the important
service called 'Disque-Denuncia' was developed, eight years ago.
Through phone number 2253-1177, people may give information to
the police without giving their own names or addresses.
About
the fight against Couture, where he lost the light heavyweight
belt to the American, Vitor is still pissed off. 'I gave him
the rematch when he asked me for it, now I want see if he is
going to return the favor!', said Vitor whose next fight should
be against Tito Ortiz at the UFC 51.
Source:
ADCC |
BTT's
Milton Vieira warns: 'I wanna face Gringos'
By: Gleidson Venga / Team TATAME
Milton
Vieira has been exploding on the MMA scene recently. His run
started by defeating the tough Jadyson Costa a few months ago
in one of the most exciting matches of Meca 11. Last Saturday,
Milton got another notch on his victory belt, defeating Gracie
Barra Combat Team's Diego Braga at the first AFC Brazil.
Milton
describes his AFC Brazil bout:
'It
was a very tough fight. I got him in the 2nd round. That's it
though, at this point there are no easy fights. Many people said
it was going to be easy. I could be excellent or I could be anyone.
My opponent could be better or worse than me, but every fight
will be a tough one'.
Vieira
makes his next goal perfectly clear. Inspired by the many athletes
from Brazilian Top Team that are leaving the country to fight
internationally, the athlete sees this as his natural progression:
'I
want to go international, I don't want to fight in Brazil anymore.
I´m everyone´s friend! I´ve made lots of friendships,
and now I want to fight against the gringos!'
Source:
ADCC |
Corderio
no longer representing King Of The Cage
KOTC PRESS RELEASE
As of September 1, 2004 Christopher Corderio is no longer representing
King Of The Cage as a Match Maker or Fight Promoter. Christopher
Corderio has chosen to move on to other personal business ventures.
Christopher may be doing some commentating and international
Consulting for King Of The Cage in the future as an independent
Contractor, however he will no longer be speaking on our behalf
as a Match Making or Fight Promoter.
King
Of The Cage wishes Christopher Corderio the best of luck! If
you should have any questions regarding this matter, please feel
free to call me at (909) 733-2243. Thank you, Terry Trebilcock
- King Of The Cage.
Source:
Sherdog |
Ken
Shamrock on Chuck and Tiger:
"It was a thumb"
By Ken Pishna, MMAWeekly
There's been a lot of talk recently about Vernon 'Tiger' White's
comment that Chuck Liddell thumbed him in the eye in their recent
bout at UFC 49. Ken Shamrock, mentor to White, had a few comments
to make on the situation.
First
of all, "It was a thumb and it did damage his eye, but it
was not intentional. This is a game that we play and things happen,"
said Shamrock. "If I was going to complain about that, I
would probably look pretty stupid just because if somebody can
punch me in the eye with their thumb, I'm not moving my head,"
he continued.
Although
he was very proud of White and the heart that he showed, Shamrock
felt that White didn't perform the way that he could have."
Chuck Liddell was the more professional fighter in there. From
what I know of Vernon, the way that he fought in that fight is
not the way that he had been training. Vernon went in with the
ego of just trying to knock him out and it didn't work out for
him."
(For
more comments from Ken Shamrock, check out his interview with
MMAWeekly's Ken Pishna in the MMA section of BoxingInsider.com.)
Source:
MMA Weekly |
A
Letter From FRANK SHAMROCK
I just got off the phone with the attorneys for the feature film
No Rules. As you may have read on the site and saw on the forum
poll; the UFC is trying to stop the release of this movie.
We
have come to find out that the real reason why. The UFC is trying
to file an injunction on this movie to stop it from being sold.
They are doing this so that they can film and release their own
movie, before someone else does.
Filing
an injunction will stop it completely until the case goes before
and is proven to a judge.
The
UFC has never even seen the movie and only assumes that they
used an eight sided cage. They just did it so that they could
control the market.
The
fans have been so helpful in getting this movie out there and
recognized by the community; but now we need to do the opposite.
I
need your help!! We need to get rid of all images and trailers
for the No Rules Movie. Anything that gives them fuel to support
this injunction will enable them to stop this movie from coming
out.
I
need your help!! In your internet travels if you find pictures,
trailers or etc could you point me to them or perhaps ask the
host to take them down.
This
is real important and a lot of futures are at stake; including
anyone who uses the cage in this sport.
I
have given my life to this sport and will continue to fight for
the truth; but I need your help.
Thank
you all and much respect,
Frank
Shamrock
Source:
MMA Weekly |
UFC51
RUMOR SYLVIA VS T.K.
Japan:
Fightsport's Todd Atkins, has reported that the word from Japan
is that fallen UFC Champion Tim Sylvia will take on Tsuyoshi
'T.K' Kohsaka at UFC 51. This is assuming that Sylvia will be
fit to fight by December.
TIM SYLVIA
UNLIKELY FOR UFC 51
Drug cheat and disgraced champion, Tim Sylvia.
By Scoop McTroll
Despite
intital reports that stated Tim Sylvia would be fighting in Japan
on the UFC 51 card, it is looking more than likely that he will
not be fighting.
After
Sylvia's arm was broken by Frank Mir in their UFC Title fight,
doctors have recommended to Sylvia that he give it more time
to heal properly before returning to fighting.
Source:
Fight Sport |
Tony
"The Freak" Fryklund Interview
by Marco Antico
This
is Marco Antico reporting on behalf of MMAFighting.com as we
continue our exclusive coverage of APEX Genesis. It was my pleasure
to speak with the always entertaining and always outspoken Tony
“the freak” Fryklund. Some people may read interviews
with Tony and conclude he’s arrogant, conceded and vulgar.
His interview before the Matt Lindland fight was a perfect example
of that. As a journalist it’s easy to pick and choose certain
things to print in an attempt to spice things up. However, that’s
not we do here at MMAFighting.com.
Is
Tony confident in his abilities? Of course he is. Does Tony like
to candidly speak his mind? Yes he does. Some may call that cocky.
Others would say it’s just keeping it real. As a journalist
and a fan I enjoy when fighters are just themselves. Remember
that these aren’t mild mannered professional golfers we’re
speaking with.
I
conducted this interview on August 31st shortly after Tony learned
about the cancellation of Dennis Hallman.
MA:
Hi Tony. Thanks for taking the time in between your training
sessions to do this. Let me begin by asking you why APEX?
TF:
Monte Cox, my manager, came to me with the fight. I’m trying
to fight the top guys. No matter where the fights are, I’m
there if you give me a top guy.
MA:
So Hallman is a top guy in your books?
TF:
Oh ya. He’s a name people recognize. He’s a guy I’ve
wanted to fight for a while.
MA:
Anyone else you’ve been trying to fight?
TF:
Many people know that Phil Baroni and I have a thing for each
other. I’ll fight him anywhere, any time. We’ll probably
fight each other for free as long as it’s not in the streets.
I’d not be responsible for my actions if we fought in the
streets. I want a piece of these guys that think they shine.
They think it’s all fun and games. It’s not! You get
hurt in there.
MA:
What about Hallman? Does he shine?
TF:
He’s fine when things are going his way. But he’s the
kind of guy that fades when you lean on him. That’s when
I like to say “I’m coming for ya!”
MA:
What’s your opinion of the sport today with the reality
show upcoming, the UFC seemingly getting stronger and so on?
TF:
The sport seems to be moving more towards safety. It’s unfortunate
because the fighters we see in the future may lack the heart.
They may be good athletes. But if they come in here thinking
it’s a sport then watch out! They’re going to get jumped.
They’re going to be the first to tap out. I want myself
a piece of these guys.
MA:
You sound like a guy who loves to fight, loves the competition,
and basically just wants to go to war. If it was up to you I’d
bet you’d just prefer to say “last man standing wins”.
TF:
Oh ya! My loss to Loiseau was due to a cut. I lost a decision
to Lindland. It’s unfortunate when you want to continue
to fight and the fans want to see you continue to fight. But
the rules are that you can’t.
I
believe that if the fight is going to a decision then one of
us is not executing properly. I don’t care how good the
guys are in the ring. Someone should always be finishing. After
that Lindland thing I’ve now got a big chip on my shoulder.
MA:
What was up with all that trash talk before the Lindland fight?
TF:
I was asked what I thought of him as a fighter. So I told the
journalist what I thought. As a person it’s not the same
thing. I think Matt’s a great person. But, then it came
out on the internet and it all blew up. The day before the fight
we had to make up, hug and kiss and say “we’re still
friends and I’m sorry”. But then the whole fury was
gone from my training camp. I walked in and rolled around with
him for three rounds. If I just came in psyched like I do for
all my fights I say it doesn’t go past the first round.
I was just chilling that fight. Some people come up to me and
say “dude, that was an epic battle”. I’m like
“what are you talking about? I was just cruising”.
That was my bad. I’m never going to let that happen again.
MA:
So what do you expect from the Hallman fight?
TF:
Actually, I got a call just an hour ago saying he pulled out.
MA:
No way!
TF:
Ya, he says he hurt his arm. A couple of my teammates that were
at Team Quest’s show this past weekend. They say that Dennis
and his wonder twin Benji Radach were up there all sloshed. I
wonder if that had something to do with it. Maybe he thought
he better pull out because he couldn’t weather the storm.
Especially after what Trigg did to him. Maybe he’s a little
shell shocked. I hit a lot harder then Trigg too.
MA:
So do they have another opponent for you?
TF:
I hear Chris Fountain. He’s from Joe Doerkson’s camp
which is unfortunate. I don’t want to see Joe across the
ring in Chris’ corner. He’s one of the very few people
in the sport I consider a close friend. One of those guys I see
myself hanging out on a porch with when we’re older. But,
we got to do what we got to do.
MA:
What are your thoughts on Chris if indeed you have to fight him?
TF:
I don’t like a guy walking in there and thinking I’m
his stepping stone. That’s how people get hurt. This is
what “A level” feels like baby! Fuck it. Don’t
matter. He’s going down.
MA:
I’ve got a few generic questions to ask.
TF:
Go for it.
Question
#1
MA: What’s going through your mind when you’re standing
in the ring, looking over at your opponent, hearing your name
being introduced to all the fans in attendance, about to get
the fight started?
TF:
I’m thinking who’s this stranger in my house? He’s
going out of the ring. He’s either going to run out or I’ll
throw him out. He’s trespassing. I’m kicking him out
of my yard!
MA:
What if the other guy’s thinking the same thing about you?
TF:
If the other guy steps it up I’m like no you didn’t!
Let’s go baby! Let’s turn it up! And then we’ll
turn it up again! Let’s see what happens. What’s the
matter? You can’t hang with me now? Well now you pissed
me off. Now I’m on a different level then you! I’m
freaking out. My adrenaline’s pumping. I’m not even
thinking. Everything’s just working perfectly. That’s
how I feed on the other person. That’s heart baby!
Question
#2
MA: Do you have a goal in mind for your MMA career? Is there
something specific you want to achieve?
TF:
Ya, for sure. I want to be training the top fighters in MMA.
I’ve got 21 years of experience in the sport of MMA for
the sole purpose of passing it on. I want to be the guy that
says “I was there. I know what works in combat.”
MA:
Do you see yourself still fighting in 5 years time?
TF:
Oh ya, for sure. I’m training smarter these days. I’m
just getting better.
MA:
Are you hoping to get back in the UFC?
TF:
Na, I’m not even thinking about it dude. Where ever I can
fight top level guys in top shows like APEX I’m happy. My
main goal is to bring the level of the sport up. I think I can
do that by fighting in these local shows. These smaller shows
need to keep getting guys that can do more then just brawl. The
fans will see the technique when you put some experienced fighters
in there. That’s how you bring the level of the sport up.
That’s the best way to educate people.
Question
#3
MA: Do you have a moment in your career that you are most proud
of?
TF:
I’d say being back in the UFC. They gave me a chance to
fight in the Bellagio at UFC 37.5. I destroyed Rodrigo Ruas.
They raised my hand. I was telling the world I was back. That
was my moment.
It’s
not just my individual fights though. I cry every time when my
teammates win or defend a belt. It’s just the whole thing
about being involved in MMA. It fucking rocks! You know what
I mean? I can’t sit behind a desk anymore. This is the shit
for me.
Question
#4
MA: Who was your toughest opponent?
TF:
Brian Ebersole and Matt Lindland. Brian made me work my jiu-jitsu
game in the first round. I was on the end of some ground and
pound that round. In the second round I finished him off with
an ankle lock.
Matt’s
just such an awkward guy to fight. He was in shape and he was
tough. It was the first time when I said to myself “oh man,
now I understand what the Gracies have been talking about with
no time limits”. I needed more time. I understand now what
Matt was doing. He was doing something and I was countering with
something else. But no one could finish it off because we didn’t
have enough time.
MA:
Alright, that’s all of my questions. Thanks for your time
Tony. It was awesome talking to you. Anything you want to tell
the fans in Montreal?
TF:
I’m like a fan myself. If I hear one boo it makes me angry
at my opponent because I know it’s on him. I’m like
“can you help me out here buddy? Can you please fight you
puss?” I’m ready to fight for APEX. And guess what?
I’m going to keep knocking guys out and making the fans
love me that APEX is going to die to have me back. The more the
fans cheer, the better I’ll fight and the more APEX will
want me back.
MA:
As a fan myself I really appreciate that kind of attitude. I
can’t wait to see you fight on Sunday. Best of luck and
I’ll talk to you later.
TF:
Thanks and thank you. Later Marco.
Source:
MMA Fighting |
Ryan
Ackerman Interview
by Marco Antico
APEX
GENESIS MAIN EVENT
Super Lightweight (145lbs)
Ryan Ackerman vs. Ivan Menjivar
Ryan
Ackerman comes to Montreal with a record of 11-5-1 and has been
in the ring with the top fighters at his weight class. Ackerman
will be making his Canadian debut in the APEX ring with intentions
on spoiling Ivan Menjivar’s coming home party.
MA:
This is Marco Antico reporting on behalf of MMAFighting.com.
I’m here with professional mixed martial artist Ryan Ackerman.
Ryan, how did you get involved with the boys at APEX Championship
Fighting?
RA:
Alex Caporicci (VP of Operations of APEX) actually posted a thread
on the Underground Forum saying “how do I contact for Ryan
Ackerman?” I had a friend tell me about it. I called him
up and that was pretty much it.
MA:
Do you know why he was asking for you?
RA:
Jeff Sherwood recommended to Alex that I’d be a good opponent
for Ivan Menjivar.
MA:
What are your thoughts on fighting Ivan?
RA:
I think it will be a great fight. I think very highly of him
as a fighter. He’s well trained. He’s fought in a lot
of different events and against some high quality opponents.
I’m expecting a lot from him when I step in that ring.
MA:
How do you feel about being in the main event of APEX’s
debut card? Does headlining a show change your approach at all?
Does it add any kind of pressure? Does it make you think more
about pleasing the fans?
RA:
I was in Shooto’s main event last year against Rumina Sato.
I’ve been the main event in a bunch of local shows. Whether
you’re the main event or not you’ve still got to go
out there and fight. No difference to me.
MA:
How’s your training going? Have you altered anything knowing
that Ivan is your opponent?
RA:
I’ve had a lot of time to prepare. I was contact by APEX
about 7/8 weeks ago. I’ve been working hard on my conditioning.
I’ve been doing a lot of standup, keeping the range, trying
to stay on the outside, staying out of the clinch, staying out
of submissions.
MA:
Sounds like you want to stand and trade with Ivan?
RA:
Ya, for sure. I’m ready for anything.
MA:
I can’t wait to see that! Stephen Quadros compared you guys
to a modern day Bruce Lee. He cautioned the fans not to blink
because the action is going to be so fast.
RA:
(chuckling) ya, I’ll agree with that.
MA:
I’m personally a big fan of the lighter weights. I wrote
an article calling you guys “The Ronins of MMA” in
which I expressed my dissatisfaction with how you guys have been
short changed by the bigger organizations. Do you agree with
that? Does this kind of stuff get to you?
RA:
Ya, it does bug me a lot. The light weights are where the action
is. It’s not fair that we get a bad rep just for being small.
I’m sure if a lot of us wanted to bulk up and fight in the
heavier divisions we could. But, this is the weight we function
best at. There’s no division out there with more well rounded
fighters.
MA:
I’ve got a few generic questions I plan to ask all of the
APEX fighters I interview.
RA:
Ok cool.
Question
#1
MA: What’s going through your mind when you’re standing
in the ring, looking over at your opponent, hearing your name
being introduced to all the fans in attendance, about to get
the fight started.
RA:
I just can’t wait for that bell! I’m trying to get
myself psyched up. Not too psyched or nervous because that could
burn a lot of energy. I’m not into starring down my opponent
and trying to intimidate him. Professional fighters are not going
to be intimidated. I’m more into just keeping to myself
before the fight starts.
Question
#2
MA: Do you have a goal in mind for your MMA career? Is there
something specific you want to achieve?
RA:
Oh ya! I want to quit my full time job and get paid well enough
to just focus on MMA. Fighting or doing seminars and getting
paid enough to pay the bills would be my thing.
MA:
Is it fair to say MMA is what you love to do?
RA:
Ya, I love it. It totally affects my mind when I don’t have
a fight lined up. I feel like I was meant to do this. I get a
bit depressed when I’m not training or not doing something
MMA related.
MA:
Being a fan of the sport myself I really appreciate that kind
of attitude from a fighter. If only all professional athletes
were so genuine.
Question
#3
MA: Do you have a moment in your career that you are most proud
of?
RA:
I would say my win over Miguel Torres at Ironheart Crown. I gave
him his only professional loss. He was 31-0 going into that fight.
He was the home town boy from right outside Chicago. I was originally
supposed to fight on a Shooto card in Las Vegas which ended up
getting cancelled. I was really bummed out. Then Ironheart contacted
me. Even though it was short notice I took the fight against
Miguel because I knew I had what it took to beat him.
Question
#4
MA: Who was your toughest opponent?
RA:
Right now I would say Ryan Diaz. It was tough to deal with his
power and how explosive he was. Stephen Palling was also a tough
guy. Rumina Sato is an amazing fighter, but he caught me in a
heel hook so quick that it’s tough for me to say about him.
Question
#5
MA: Is there a fighter you most want to fight after Ivan?
RA:
I’d like to rematch Jeff Curran. That fight was so close.
I felt that I won. It was kind of a heartbreaker losing that
one. I’d also like to fight Ryan Diaz again.
MA:
Alright, those are all the questions I had for you. Thanks a
lot Ryan. Is there anything you would like me to pass on to Ivan
when I speak with him? Do you have anything you want to tell
your fans?
RA:
Just tell him that I’ve trained hard for this and I’m
going to be ready. It’s going to be a great fight. I can’t
wait to visit Montreal for the first time. I know there are a
lot of MMA fans up in Canada.
MA:
Yes, there certainly are and especially in Montreal!
RA:
Ya, and the APEX fight card looks great! A lot of big name fighters
on there. I’m excited.
MA:
Ok, thanks for your time Ryan. Best of luck, I can’t wait
to watch you fight live.
RA:
Thanks man. See you there.
Source:
MMA Fighting |
Interview:
"The Fight Professor" Stephen Quadros
by Marco Antico
MA:
This is Marco Antico reporting on behalf of MMAFighting.com.
I’m here with Stephen Quadros, “The Fight Professor”,
actor, musician, fight broadcaster….am I missing anything?
SQ:
Umm, alpha male?….no just kidding. Actually, you know what?
I really like MMAFighting.com. The webbie is a very honorable
guy and they’ve got a lot of really, really good people
on that site that are working towards a good image for the sport
of MMA. So I’m glad you called Marco.
MA:
Thank you and I agree 100%. I’m here with Stephen Quadros
who I personally think of as the Kurt Cobain of MMA. Any idea
why I say that Stephen?
SQ:
Hopefully we’re not talking about Remington 870s?
MA:
(laughing) No, no nothing like that
SQ:
Well, Kurt Cobain was somewhat of a prophet. He had his own creative
genius. Not to say that I’m like that (chuckles). Actually,
Marco why don’t you tell me what you mean?
MA:
What I mean is that while Kurt was part of Nirvana everyone respected
him and enjoyed his work much like yourself when you were with
PRIDE. When Kurt Cobain left us, much like when you parted ways
with PRIDE there was this tremendous outcry from his fans. I
see the name Quadros come up on the MMA chat forums almost every
day, certainly every week. Fans are constantly wondering what
you’re up to now. They all wish you were back doing what
they loved watching you do. You’ve almost become legend.
In fact, I think there’s a solid argument that you are indeed
the most adored MMA figure in the world right now. That may sound
crazy, but honestly I don’t hear fighters talked about as
much as I hear your name come up. And always a positive light
too. What do you have to say to that?
SQ:
I am momentarily speechless Marco. I will get it together I promise.
I am deeply in gratitude to that statement. It’s articulate
and intelligent. I am very much indebted to the people who have
that point of consciousness. What I strive to do is make the
world a better place and the fight game tends to be my pallet
in which to paint. If people show appreciation for the work that
I do it really strikes me deeply inside. It’s almost a feeling
of completion. I work extremely hard at what I do. Actually,
Quinton Jackson just told me the other day “of all the announcers
I’ve ever heard you have the most passion in your voice”.
To hear that my impact is as relevant as it was 5 or 10 years
ago is good because honestly I feel as though I’m just beginning.
MA:
Really? You feel as though your career is just beginning?
SQ:
Yes indeed. There are a lot of things that I’m going to
be offering in the near and distant future to the sport of MMA.
I often think of my idols, Howard Cossell and Chick Hearn and
the far reaching impact they had in their respective sports.
I’ve met most of the champions in MMA, obviously all the
guys in PRIDE including Bas Rutten who is a dear friend of mine.
There seems to be this respect among fighters. For some reason,
I’m not really sure why this is, the fighters looked at
me differently than most reporters or broadcasters. I think they
knew how much I loved the sport and that I was there to help
them. Just look at Marv Albert and how much he is associated
with and how much he loves the NBA. When Marv isn’t at the
NBA finals people are saying to themselves “wait a second,
something’s missing here”. Marco, when you say that
I have that same kind of impact in relation to MMA I am flattered
and beside myself. That makes me feel really good to hear that.
Thank you so much.
MA:
No worries, no need to thank me. I think there are few people
that would contest my earlier statement. So with that said please
share with us the new and exciting work you’ve got coming
up in a few weeks time.
SQ:
I am getting ready to go to Montreal, Canada! I’ve always
wanted to go there. Back in 2000 I was in Toronto as an advisor
for a movie called Exit Wounds (Warner Bros.), starring my buddy
DMX. While I was there I got to know a couple of guys by the
name of Danny Yen and Joe Ferraro (the duo behind Showdown Fight
Gear). They took me all over Toronto and I loved it. But all
the guys I met told me “dude, you’ve got to go to Montreal”.
Fortunately now through the efforts of Alex Caporicci and Joe
Ferraro (both now VP’s with APEX) we’ve come to an
agreement that will bring me there. I’ll be the host and
play by play guy for APEX Championship Fighting in their debut
event called APEX Genesis. It’s going to be on Sunday, September
5th and it’s gonna rock! I’m reeeaaaly excited about
this.
MA:
That’s Labour Day Weekend.
SQ:
Exactly. There’s going to be lots of people there on vacation.
Everyone will have the next day off so they can let loose and
party with us on fight night. It’s going to be something
else.
MA:
Do you know who are going to be in the broadcast booth with you?
SQ:
(laughing)…ok I’ll break the news. First off we’ll
have the Showdown man himself Mr. Joe Ferraro.
MA:
Formerly of TKO and with lots of commentating experience.
SQ:
Yes, and along side me and Joe will be Mr. Frank Trigg. I’ve
known Frank for a little while. I commentated on his early PRIDE
fight against Fabiano Iha and I thought to myself this guy’s
pretty cool. I’ve since seen since him fight in the WFA
and UFC. He’s got a certain spark. I know and respect his
trainer Rico Chiaparelli, who also comes from a wrestling background.
But, both Ricco and Frank understand the entire world of MMA.
I first met Frank in person at a pro wrestling show put on by
Antonio Inoki. I was there hanging out with some people I knew
and all of a sudden Trigg, whom I’ve never met before in
person, comes screaming up to me “Hey Quadros! When are
you going to put me in a movie?” We started talking and
I thought he was awesome. He was hysterical and I really liked
him. So we stayed in touch and when this APEX deal came along
I immediately thought of him. Alex Caporicci (VP of Operations
at APEX) told me it was my decision to make.
MA:
So you pretty much hand picked Frank Trigg?
SQ:
Yes, I thought this would be a fun situation, and it should be.
Professional fighting has got to be entertainment.
MA:
For all those internet fans out there that cannot make the trek
to Montreal this should make the APEX Genesis DVD all the more
attractive. Quadros, Trigg and Ferraro gives APEX a commentating
team second to none. I can’t wait to hear you guys together.
SQ:
Why thank you.
MA:
Definitely. Okay, let’s talk about this fight card!
Source:
MMA Fighting |
Quote
of the Day
“Give me a lever long enough, and a prop strong enough.
I can single-handed move the world. Give me a place to stand,
and I will move the earth.”
Archimedes (287-212 B.C.E.)
|
10
greatest Brazilian Muay Thai fights ever!
by: Luca Atalla With M. Dunlop
These
are times when the art of Muay Thai has great representation
with Wanderlei Silva showing the world the sport's technique,
agression, and precision in the MMA ring. Most recently, the
Brazilian fighter has been showing the efficiency of his KO power,
such as he did against Pancrase star Yuki Kondo at the last PRIDE.
So
it is now time to do a special column around the first ever TOP
10 list featuring the 10 greatest matches featuring a Brazilian
Muay Thai specialist. Included in the list are several MMA fights
that helped the martial art get really famous in Brazil. Check
it and see if you remember any of them!
1)
Wanderlei Silva TKOed Kazushi Sakuraba (2001) Pride 13, Tokyo,
Japan
2)
Artur Mariano won Wanderlei Silva by medical interruption (1997)
IVC, Sao Paulo, Brazil
3)
Marco Ruas TKOed Paul Varelans (1995) UFC 7, Buffalo
4)
Jose Pele Landi-Jons submitted Jorge Macaco Patino with punches
(1996) BVF 6, Sao Paulo, Brazil
5)
Marco Ruas x Fernando Pinduka - Draw (1984) JJ x Martial Arts,
Maracanazinho, Rio, Brazil
6)
Eugenio Tadeu KOed Renan Pitanguy (1984) JJ x Martial Arts, Maracanazinho,
Rio, Brazil
7)
Claudio Popeye decisioned Rommel Cardozo (1986) Muay thai, Curitiba,
Brazil
8)
Jose Pele Landi-Jons decisioned Anderson Silva (1995) Muay thai,
Curitiba, Brazil (two times)
9)
Rafael Cordeiro won Frederico Pinguim (1991) Muay thai, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
10)
Pedro Rizzo submitted Dan Severn with strikes (2000) UFC 27,
New Orleans, Louisiana
Source:
ADCC |
Darrel
Gohlar may leave the hospital
The American wrestler Darrel Gohlar is still interned at Miguel
Couto hospital, in Rio de Janeiro. But good news are on the way.
He might leave the hospital even today, after doing a new exam.
Darrel has been in there since last August 21, due to a brain
hemorrhage. Besides being aware, his case still worries the MMA
community.
-
It was all set up for Darrel doing a exam to find out the reason
of the brain hemorrhage, but he wasn't feeling well and the doctors
opted to reschedule the exam - lamented the Champions Factory
leader and Darrel's friend Artur Mariano, adding: "He nows
is feeiling better, we talked for a while and he told me he want
to come back to training," said Mariano.
Darrel
has been receiving lots of support from the MMA community. If
you want to help him, please get in touch with Carlos Baruch
at (55-21) 97711909. In US, Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club's owner
Marcus Vinícius de Lucia jointed together names as Marco
Ruas and Bas Rutten into a seminar to help Darrel.
Source:
Tatame
|
SHAMROCK
WANTS TO FIGHT IN JAPAN
By Ken Pishna, MMAWeekly.com
Just a couple of weeks ago, Ken Shamrock had surgery to repair
his shoulder, which was actually injured prior to his fight with
Kimo at UFC 48. Shamrock has started his rehab program and will
be ready to train at full strength in 2 to 3 weeks, and now he’s
looking forward to a return to fighting… in Japan.
Unless
you’ve been under a rock lately, you’d know that UFC
president Dana White, in an attempt to head off Pride’s
repeated threats of a U.S. invasion, announced that UFC 51 will
take place December 12th in Japan. Ken Shamrock is feeling good
and wants to be a part of the promotion that he helped launch
when they return to the land of the rising sun.
According
to Shamrock, the surgery to repair his shoulder went better than
expected, “There was a tear in the labrum and some bone
spurs, so I had it cleaned up. It was a scope; they went in four
different places. They shaved the bone off and they cleaned up
the labrum. It was a lot better than they had expected.”
Now,
nothing has been worked out between Shamrock and the UFC. Right
now, it’s just something that Shamrock would like to pursue.
If it does come to fruition, and considering that Tito Ortiz
would most likely face Vitor Belfort if he were to be on the
Japan card, whom would Shamrock like to face? “I like Don
Frye for a rematch… That’s just something that I’ve
had in my mind; if we’re going to go to Japan, that would
be a great spot for a rematch,” he says.
If
the speculation surrounding the UFC’s show in Japan is even
remotely accurate, it looks like they will be making a stellar
return to the East. And if Shamrock is added on, the star factor
for UFC 51 will be through the roof.
(For
more comments from Ken Shamrock, check out his interview with
MMAWeekly's Ken Pishna in the MMA section of BoxingInsider.com.)
Source:
MMA Weekly |
Abu
Dhabi Canadian Pre-Trials Champion Mark Bocek
Submitted by: Joseph Cunliffe
Woodbridge,
Ontario -- The level of competition continues to rise in Canada
as evident at the 2004 Toronto Showdown Grappling Open &
Submission Wrestling tournament held on August 14. A qualifier
for the Abu Dhabi North American Trials, the Toronto Showdown
featured some of today’s best Canadian grapplers vying for
their spot in the September 18 Vernon, British Columbia, tournament.
We
look at Mark Bocek in the second of a four part series. Bocek
earned first place in the 76.99 KG division. The 22-year-old
started training in submission grappling at age 11. The Joao
Roque BJJ black belt currently trains at Wagnney Fabiano’s
BJJ & MMA Club under BJJ black belt Fabiano and in Brazil
with Roque, both of Team Nova Uniao.
Competing
for 11 years, Bocek has an extensive competition resume, including
a 3-time Pan-Am medalist, a purple belt Open Class World Champion
and a Grapplers Quest US Nationals Champion. This is the second
time around for Bocek in an Abu Dhabi competition. He won the
Canadian Trials in 2002 and went onto the North American Trials.
Bocek
trained extremely hard for the pre-trials in Brazil with Roque
and in Canada with Fabiano. That training paid off with his 1st
place win. Bocek was nervous, but confident and ready heading
into the pre-trials “I felt good,” he said, and did
what he needed to do. He will train “harder,” he said,
leading into the North American Trials and hopes his competition
is training just as hard.
Bocek
and New York’s Jordan Damon engaged in one of the tournaments
most high skilled matches, but Bocek admits his most memorable
match was his pro MMA debut against Mark Colangelo of Team Renzo
Gracie, which he won by TKO.
Wagnney
Fabiano’s BJJ & MMA Club (formerly Karma Martial Arts)
is located at 133 Turbine Drive in Toronto. Their telephone number
is 905-856-0347. |
|
WHICH
MILETICH HEAVYWEIGHT WILL FIGHT IN JAPAN?
After
breaking his forearm in a couple of different places, Tim Sylvia
could be ready as soon as December in Japan or it could be his
heavyweight teammate, Justin Eilers fighting instead of Sylvia.
Or maybe it's neither because of a hand injury.
Many
fighters have issues with their hands from fighting. It is a
laundry list too long to list here. Justin Eilers is one such
fighter. In his UFC 49 knock out win over Mike Kyle, Justin broke
his right hand in two places and MMAWeekly talked with him manager
Monte Cox and got the latest on Eilers' injury.
Justin
has always had trouble with his right hand due to the power he
generates with his punches. Like a novelist foreshadowing an
impending event, Eilers told the person wrapping his hand before
the fight to, "Wrap this thing so I don't break it."
As irony would have it, Justin was told in response, "There
is no way you're breaking this hand."
The
knock out blow was delivered by Eilers' left hand however. The
break came when Justin landed a right hook high up on the side
of Kyle's head. Monte jokingly said, "I think he underestimated
the hardness of Mike Kyle's head."
It
is yet to be determined when Justin Eilers will fight again.
His hand continues to heal and it is really a matter of the healing
process itself. He is in the beginning stages of talks with the
UFC to be on the UFC 51 card in Japan but nothing has been set
in stone. If his teammate Tim Sylvia fights, it will be Sylvia
most likely facing Tsuyoshi "TK"Kohsaka as we first
reported last week in our rumors section at MMAWeekly.com. Stay
tuned to MMAWeekly for more updates on Justin Eilers.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
WHO'S
NUMBER 1 AT 205?
This
past week the Fighters and Broadcasters Poll came out at MMAWeekly.com
and the guys had Vanderlei Silva ranked as the top light heavyweight
in the world. It's interesting to break down what the fans believe
however.
This
entire week on the homepage we have let you vote and you feel
differently who is the best at 205. The fans vote was a landslide
for Couture who almost doubled the votes Vanderlei Silva got
with close to a thousand of you voting the past couple of days.
MMA
Weekly Poll
Votes__________________
Percent
1. Randy Couture - 619 votes ______63%
2. Vanderlei Silva - 367 votes ______37%
In
the Top 10 Fighers and Broadcasters poll, Vanderlei Silva received
98 votes compare to Randy Couture's 93. It's interesting to see
how the fans voted compared to the fighters and broadcasters.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
ELVIS
SINOSIC KNOCKS OUT ROBERTO TRAVEN
Warriors
Realm: Queensland, Australia
News
just in that Elvis Sinosic has knocked out Roberto Traven with
a right cross at 30 seconds into the second round. Full results
of this event to follow later.
Source: Fight Sport |
This
week's Ring Magazine's Pound For Pound Best and Division Ratings
For Period Ending September 1st
(For
Period Ended September 1, 2004)
POUND-FOR-POUND
1. BERNARD HOPKINS
Middleweight
2. FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Junior Welterweight
3. ANTONIO TARVER
Light Heavyweight
4. ROY JONES
Light Heavyweight
5. WINKY WRIGHT
Junior Middleweight
6. ERIK MORALES
Junior Lightweight
7. MANNY PACQUIAO
Featherweight
8. JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ
Featherweight
9. OSCAR DE LA HOYA
Middleweight
10. KOSTYA TSZYU
Junior Welterweight
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Weight Unlimited
Champ: VITALI KLITSCHKO
Ukraine 34-2 (33)
1. CHRIS BYRD
Flint, MI 37-2-1 (20)
2. JOHN RUIZ
Methuen, MA 40-5-1 (28)
3. JAMES TONEY
Ann Arbor, MI 67-4-2 (43)
4. HASIM RAHMAN
Baltimore, MD 39-5-1 (32)
5. MONTE BARRETT
Queens, NY 30-3 (6)
6. ANDREW GOLOTA
Poland 38-4-1 (31)
7. FRES OQUENDO
Puerto Rico 24-3 (15)
8. LAMON BREWSTER
Los Angeles, CA 30-2 (27)
9. JAMEEL McCLINE
Port Jefferson, NY 31-3-1 (19)
10. DANNY WILLIAMS
England 32-3 (27)
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 200 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. WAYNE BRAITHWAITE
Guyana 21-0 (17)
2. JEAN-MARC MORMECK
France 30-2 (21)
3. JOHNNY NELSON
England 43-12-2 (28)
4. O'NEIL BELL
Atlanta, GA 22-1-1 (21)
5. KELVIN DAVIS
Reno, NV 21-2-1 (16)
6. CARL THOMPSON
England 32-6 (24)
7. STEVE CUNNINGHAM
Philadelphia, PA 15-0 (8)
8. VIRGIL HILL
Bismarck, ND 49-5 (23)
9. DALE BROWN
Canada 31-3-1 (20)
10. PIETRO AURINO
Italy 29-2 (13)
LIGHT
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 175 pounds
Champ: ANTONIO TARVER
Orlando, FL 22-2 (18)
1. ROY JONES
Pensacola, FL 49-2 (38)
2. ZSOLT ERDEI
Hungary 20-0 (13)
3. GLENCOFFE JOHNSON
Miami, FL 40-9-2 (27)
4. JULIO GONZALEZ
Huntington Beach, CA 36-2 (22)
5. DARIUSZ MICHALCZEWSKI
Germany 48-1 (38)
6. CLINTON WOODS
England 35-3-1 (21)
7. FABRICE TIOZZO
Franco 46-2 (30)
8. PAUL BRIGGS
Australia 23-1 (17)
9. THOMAS ULRICH
Germany 27-1 (19)
10. RICO HOYE
Detroit, MI 17-0 (14)
SUPER
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 168 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. JOE CALZAGHE
Wales 37-0 (30)
2. MANNY SIACA
Puerto Rico 18-4 (16)
3. ANTHONY MUNDINE
Australia 20-2 (15)
4. ANTWUN ECHOLS
Davenport, IA 30-5-1 (26)
5. DANNY GREEN
Australia 18-1 (17)
6. CHARLES BREWER
Philadelphia, PA 40-9 (28)
7. MADS LARSEN
Denmark 45-2 (37)
8. ROBIN REID
England 37-4-1 (27)
9. CRISTIAN SANAVIA
Italy 33-1 (12)
10. SYD VANDERPOOL
Canada 35-2 (23)
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 160 pounds
Champ: BERNARD HOPKINS
Philadelphia, PA 44-2-1 (31)
1. HOWARD EASTMAN
England 39-1 (35)
2. OSCAR DE LA HOYA
Los Angeles, CA 37-3 (29)
3. FELIX STURM
Germany 20-1 (9)
4. ROBERT ALLEN
Atlanta, GA 36-5 (27)
5. WILLIAM JOPPY
Washington, D.C. 34-3-1 (25)
6. JERMAIN TAYLOR
Little Rock, AR 21-0 (16)
7. MASELINO MASOE
New Zealand 26-2 (25)
8. KINGSLEY IKEKE
Canada 20-1 (10)
9. SAM SOLIMAN
Australia 27-7 (9)
10. RAYMOND JOVAL
Netherlands 32-3 (14)
JR.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 154 pounds
Champ: WINKY WRIGHT
St. Petersburg, FL 47-3 (25)
1. SHANE MOSLEY
Pomona, CA 39-3 (35)
2. KASSIM OUMA
W. Palm Beach, FL 19-1-1 (13)
3. VERNO PHILLIPS
Aurora, CO 38-8-1 (20)
4. FERNANDO VARGAS
Oxnard, CA 24-2 (22)
5. JAVIER CASTILLEJO
Spain 58-5 (40)
6. DANIEL SANTOS
Puerto Rico 28-2-1 (20)
7. TRAVIS SIMMS
Norwalk, CT 23-0 (18)
8. RODNEY JONES
Lafayette, LA 33-3 (22)
9. BRONCO McKART
Monroe, MI 47-5 (31)
10. SERGIO MARTINEZ
Argentina 31-1-1 (13)Fiserv Meat Bunsnows
WELTERWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 147 pounds
Champ: CORY SPINKS
St. Louis, MO 33-2 (11)
1. ANTONIO MARGARITO
Mexico 30-3 (21)
2. VERNON FORREST
Atlanta, GA 35-2 (26)
3. ZAB JUDAH
Brooklyn, NY 31-2 (22)
4. THOMAS DAMGAARD
Denmark 34-0 (26)
5. MICHELE PICCIRILLO
Italy 42-2 (26)
6. MANUEL GOMEZ
Mexico 26-10-1 (19)
7. KERMIT CINTRON
Reading, PA 24-0 (22)
8. JAWAID KHALIQ
England 23-1-1 (13)
9. CARLOS BALDOMIR
Argentina 40-9-6 (12)
10. TEDDY REID
Adelphi, MD 22-6-1 (16)
JR.
WELTERWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 140 pounds
Champ: KOSTYA TSZYU
Australia 30-1 (24)
1. SHARMBA MITCHELL
Washington, D.C. 55-3 (31)
2. ARTURO GATTI
Jersey City, NJ 38-6 (29)
3. VIVIAN HARRIS
Brooklyn, NY 24-1-1 (16)
4. RICKY HATTON
England 36-0 (26)
5. FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Grand Rapids, MI 32-0 (21)
6. DeMARCUS CORLEY
Washington, D.C. 28-3-1 (16)
7. OKTAY URKAL
Germany 34-2 (10)
8. MIGUEL COTTO
Puerto Rico 20-0 (16)
9. LOVEMORE NDOU
Australia 39-7-1 (25)
10. JESSE JAMES LEIJA
San Antonio, TX 47-6-2 (19)
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 135 pounds
Champ: JOSE LUIS CASTILLO
Mexico 50-6-1 (45)
1. DIEGO CORRALES
Sacramento, CA 39-2 (32)
2. JUAN LAZCANO
El Paso, TX 33-3-1 (25)
3. JULIO DIAZ
Coachella, CA 30-2 (22)
4. JUAN DIAZ
Houston, TX 25-0 (12)
5. ACELINO FREITAS
Brazil 35-1 (31)
6. STEVE JOHNSTON
Denver, CO 35-3-1 (17)
7. JAVIER JAUREGUI
Mexico 48-11-2 (34)
8. ARTUR GRIGORIAN
Uzbekistan 36-1 (22)
9. JULIEN LORCY
France 56-3-2 (41)
10. LAKVA SIM
Mongolia 19-4-1 (16)
JR.
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 130 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. ERIK MORALES
Mexico 47-1 (34)
2. JOEL CASAMAYOR
Miami, FL 31-2 (19)
3. JESUS CHAVEZ
Mexico 40-3 (28)
4. YODSANAN NANTHACHAI
Thailand 43-2-1 (35)
5. CARLOS HERNANDEZ
Bellflower, CA 40-4-1 (24)
6. JORGE BARRIOS
Argentina 41-2-1 (29)
7. ORLANDO SALIDO
Mexico 20-8-1 (13)
8. CASSIUS BALOYI
South Africa 29-1 (16)
9. MIKE ANCHONDO
La Puente, CA 25-0 (18)
10. ROBBIE PEDEN
Australia 24-2 (13)
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 126 pounds
Champ: MANNY PACQUIAO
Philippines 38-2-2 (29)
1. JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ
Mexico 42-2-1 (33)
2. MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA
Mexico 58-4 (41)
3. SCOTT HARRISON
Scotland 22-2-1 (12)
4. INJIN CHI
South Korea 29-2-1 (18)
5. MANUEL MEDINA
Mexico 63-14 (29)
6. ROCKY JUAREZ
Houston, TX 21-0 (14)
7. ZAHIR RAHEEM
Tulsa, OK 25-1 (15)
8. DERRICK GAINER
Pensacola, FL 39-6-1 (24)
9. MICHAEL BRODIE
England 35-2-1 (23)
10. CHRIS JOHN
Indonesia 34-0 (19)
JR.
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 122 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. OSCAR LARIOS
Mexico 53-3-1 (35)
2. ISRAEL VAZQUEZ
Mexico 36-3 (27)
3. MAHYAR MONSHIPOUR
France 25-2-2 (16)
4. JOAN GUZMAN
Dominican Republic 21-0 (17)
5. JOSE LUIS VALBUENA
Venezuela 24-3-1 (14)
6. SALIM MEDJKOUNE
France 43-5-1 (21)
7. YODDAMRONG SITHYODTHONG
Thailand 36-1-1 (19)
8. JORGE LACIERVA
Mexico 26-5-4 (18)
9. ART SIMONYAN
Glendale, CA 14-0-1 (7)
10. SERGIO MANUEL MEDINA
Argentina 18-0 (10)
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 118 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. RAFAEL MARQUEZ
Mexico 32-3 (29)
2. VEERAPOL SAHAPROM
Thailand 44-1-2 (31)
3. JOHNNY BREDAHL
Denmark 55-2 (26)
4. RATANACHAI VORAPIN
Thailand 57-8 (39)
5. GENARO GARCIA
Mexico 31-4 (19)
6. CRUZ CARBAJAL
Mexico 24-12-1 (20)
7. TOSHIAKI NISHIOKA
Japan 23-4-3 (14)
8. SILENCE MABUZA
South Africa 16-0 (15)
9. RICARDO VARGAS
Mexico 36-10-3 (11)
10. JHONNY GONZALEZ
Mexico 24-4 (22)
JR.
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 115 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. KATSUSHIGE KAWASHIMA
Japan 26-3 (18)
2. MARK JOHNSON
Washington, D.C. 44-3 (28)
3. ALEXANDER MUNOZ
Venezuela 25-0 (24)
4. LUIS PEREZ
Nicaragua 22-1 (14)
5. MASAMORI TOKUYAMA
North Korea 30-3-1 (8)
6. FERNANDO MONTIEL
Mexico 28-1-1 (22)
7. MARTIN CASTILLO
Mexico 26-1 (16)
8. FELIX MACHADO
Venezuela 22-5-1 (11)
9. MAURICIO PASTRANA
Colombia 31-4-1 (21)
10. JOSE NAVARRO
Los Angeles, CA 20-0 (8)
FLYWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 112 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. PONGSAKLEK WONJONGKAM
Thailand 52-2 (28)
2. LORENZO PARRA
Venezuela 23-0 (17)
3. IRENE PACHECO
Colombia 29-0 (22)
4. MZUKISI SIKALI
South Africa 28-4-2 (17)
5. OMAR NARVAEZ
Argentina 16-0-2 (10)
6. VIC DARCHINYAN
Australia 21-0 (16)
7. BRAHIM ASLOUM
France 16-0 (6)
8. HUSSEIN HUSSEIN
Australia 25-1 (19)
9. LUIS MALDONADO
Mexico 29-0 (21)
10. TAKEFUMI SAKATA
Japan 22-2-1 (9)
JR.
FLYWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 108 pounds
Champ: ROSENDO ALVAREZ
Nicaragua 32-2-2 (21)
1. JORGE ARCE
Mexico 36-3-1 (27)
2. VICTOR BURGOS
Mexico 37-13-3 (22)
3. BEIBIS MENDOZA
Colombia 29-2 (23)
4. NELSON DIEPPA
Puerto Rico 21-1-2 (12)
5. PICHIT SIRIWAT
Thailand 30-2 (14)
6. FAHLAN SAKKREERIN
Thailand 50-4-2 (20)
7. KERMIN GUARDIA
Colombia 35-3 (21)
8. ULISES SOLIS
Mexico 14-1 (10)
9. ROBERTO VASQUEZ
Panama 16-1 (14)
10. HUGO CAZARES
Mexico 18-3-1 (14)
STRAWWEIGHTS
Weight Limit: 105 pounds
Champ: Vacant
1. YUTAKA NIIDA
Japan 16-1-3 (8)
2. EAGLE KYOWA
Japan 13-0 (5)
3. DANIEL REYES
Colombia 34-1-1 (29)
4. JOSE AGUIRRE
Mexico 32-2-1 (20)
5. NOEL ARAMBULET
Venezuela 20-3-1 (10)
6. IVAN CALDERON
Puerto Rico 20-0 (4)
7. JUAN LANDAETA
Venezuela 15-2-1 (13)
8. CHANA PORPAOIN
Thailand 50-2-3 (17)
9. MUHAMMAD RACHMAN
Indonesia 48-7-3 (21)
10. ISAAC BUSTOS
Mexico 22-6-3 (11)
Source:
Bbpntra |
|
ELVIS
SINOSIC KNOCKS OUT ROBERTO TRAVEN
Warriors
Realm: Queensland, Australia
News
just in that Elvis Sinosic has knocked out Roberto Traven with
a right cross at 30 seconds into the second round. Full results
of this event to follow later. |
DANA
WHITE'S CONTRADICTIONS
By Scoop McTroll
Recently
Jeremy Wall of MMA Chronicle did a great hard hitting interview
with Dana White, in that interview he asked Dana White about
the pay per view buy rates for recent UFC's, a quote from the
article is listed below:
JW:
I've heard both UFCs 47 and 48 did at least 100,000 buys, for
you guys to hit six figures without television is very tough...
DW:
100,000 buys for UFC 47?
JW:
I heard it did well.
DW:
It did more than that.
JW:
Well how much did it do?
DW::
It did UFC 40 like numbers. Let me tell you something. UFC 47
did like 400 buys less than UFC 40. And you know what? We could
end up getting paid all for UFC 47 like two years from now because
it takes awhile for these numbers to come in, so it could end
up higher than UFC 40 when all is said and done.
(END
OF QUOTE)
UFC40
did in excess of 150,000 buys, Dana is suggesting that UFC47
did only 400 less buys than UFC40. On the 3rd of September MMA
Chronicle released PPV figures they had aquired from the Nevada
State Athletic Commission. Amongst the buy rates were the figures
for UFC47.
The
actual buy rate for UFC47 was 104,000 units and not the figure
that Dana White stated. In the same interview, Jeremy queried
Dana White about the revenue generated from UFC 48. Another quote
from the article is listed below:
JW:Why
do you always announce blown up gate figures at the UFC post-fight
press conferences?
DW:
Like what?
JW:
Like at UFC 48, you announced a gate of $1.6 million, when the
gate was really around $900000.
DW:
When I go up on the podium at the post-fight press conference,
my person that tallies all of the tickets gives me the gate.
Where did you hear the gate was $900,000?
JW:
For UFC 48?
DW: Yeah.
JW:
The Nevada State Athletic Commission.
DW: They said it was $900,000?
JW:
A little over $900,000. Like, your last show, you announced the
gate as being $2 million. I have to wait ten days to find out
the real numbers from the NSAC, because that's how long it takes
to get the numbers in. I don't think it did $2 million. $2 million
would blow away the biggest gate you guys did, which was like
$1.6 million for UFC 40.
(END
OF SECOND QUOTE)
It
would appear that Dana has grossly exaggerated the success of
the UFC, now that the NSAC are releasing the buy rates it should
help to improve his accuracy when discussing it's success. The
PPV numbers for UFC47 were exaggerated by almost fifty percent
and the PPV revenue for UFC 48 by almost eighty percent is hardly
a small oversight.
Source:
Fight Sport |
Quote
of the Day
”Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to
be extraordinary.”
Mother Teresa, 1910-1997, Albanian-born Roman Catholic Missionary |
Suma
World of Stand Up Martial Arts Tournament
Tonight!
Friday,
09-03-04
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ballroom
7:30 p.m.
$10,000.00(US) - 8 Man qualifying tournament
Welcome to the Stand Up Martial Arts Kickboxing Association (SUMA).
This is the home of the most comprehensive and exciting combination
of martial arts, bringing together many Martial Art philosophies
and styles under one tournament format.
SUMA
has evolved from various martial arts such as Karate, San Shou,
Tae Kwondo, Kenpo, and Muay Thai Kickboxing. From this study,
a comprehensive system has been developed that provides excitement
in a competitive arena. SUMA is a tournament system that provides
continuity to professionals of the sport through extensive instruction
and easily understood rules and regulations.
Martial
Arts are known for its positive benefits on people regardless
of their age, gender, or culture. Throughout the world, countless
different Martial Arts have been developed. They encompass several
different styles, with geographical and historical differences.
Martial Arts Masters practice and teach these styles while passing
on the varied philosophies and cultures that continue to shape
Martial Arts daily.
To
meet the demand for new fighters wanting to explore the Stand
Up Martial Arts, SUMA Promotions has started the qualifying tournaments
known as “The Battle at Hyatt Regency, Waikiki.” This
series of tournaments will give Boxers, Kick Boxers, and Martial
Artists an opportunity to make their debut in the Hyatt Regency,
Waikiki Ballroom. The winner will determine supremacy in the
world of Stand Up Martial Arts, here in the Islands.
In 2005, there will be 4 qualifying tournaments each with a $10,000.00(US)
purse. The two finalists from each qualifying tournament will
earn a birth to the year end finals $30,000.00(US).
SUMA
Promotions will hold events to provide a competitive venue for
dedicated martial artists with superior stand up skills. SUMA
Promotions will add to the promotion of martial arts and provide
another form of entertainment for the fans in Hawaii. Hopefully
SUMA events will gain popularity and give accomplished Mixed
Martial Artists another avenue to earn a modest income in the
Stand Up Game and focus more on training.
Source: SUMA Website |
2004
HAWAIIAN PRO/AM CHALLENGE
RESULTS
Men's Amateur
Novice
143 lbs. & Under
1) Jason Kaai
2) Brandon Thompson
Relson Gracie
148
- 167 lbs.
1) Lance Fujioka
Grappling Unlimited
2) Casey Yoo
Grappling Unlimited
168
- 191 lbs.
1) Keolamauloa Akao
Nova Uniao
2) Walden Au
192
- 216 lbs.
1) Lyle Nicely
Team MMAD
2) Gary Hunter
Relson Gracie-Casca Grossa JJ
Men's
Amateur Advanced
175
lbs. & Under
1) Dean Lista
Nova Uniao
2) David Yuen
Relson Gracie
Over
175 lbs.
1) Ken Makaiau
Nova Uniao
2) Brandon Wolf
Team MMAD
Men's
Professional
175
lbs. & Under
1) Baret Yoshida
Grappling Unlimited
2) Alessandro Glorioso
Relson Gracie
Over
175 lbs.
1) Gregor Herb
North Shore Jiu Jitsu
2) Sidney Silva
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
Source: Event Promoter |
2004
HAWAII STATE GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP September, 18, 2004
WALLACE RIDER FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GYM BLDG. Q
Address: 1564 North King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Rules start at 9:30 AM, fights starts 10:00 AM so come early!
Coming
off H-1 west bound - Houghtailing exit, left at the light, take
a right on N. King Street and the school is on the immediate
right hand side. Follow NAGA Signs around corner to side entrance
to building Q
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD
NAGA
RETURNS TO HAWAII:
The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is America's
largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with over 13,500 competitors
worldwide. On Saturday, September 18th, 2004 the NAGA returns
to Honolulu, Hawaii for its 5th Annual NAGA Hawaiian State Grappling
Championship Gi & No-Gi tournament. Come as an individual
or as a team to compete. Watch as the best teams in Hawaii compete
for the NAGA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP CUP!
SAMURAI
SWORDS TO ALL ADULT 1st PLACE WINNERS
The NAGA will be handing out 32 custom engraved SAMURAI SWORDS
to all 1st Place Adult Winners (Novice through Advanced) for
both the NO-GI & GI winners
EARLIER
START TIME: (10:00 AM for KIDS & TEENS, 10:30 AM for ADULTS):
Many competitors fly in from other Hawaiian Islands to compete
at the NAGA event. It's imperative that the event end earlier
this year in order for them to make their flights home the same
day. This year we will be starting the NAGA event much earlier
than in past years. Kids & Teens Divisions will start at
10:00 AM Sharp, please arrive before 9:30 (Rules Meeting). Adult
Expert, Advance, Masters and Women's No-Gi Divisions will start
at 10:30 AM Sharp! Please arrive early if you're in these divisions!
Doors open at 9:00 AM
GI
& NO-GI DIVISIONS THE SAME DAY:
One of the unique advantages of NAGA events is the ability for
fighters to compete in both Gi & No-Gi competition the same
day for no extra cost. We will be holding all 54 divisions on
Saturday so you can save some cash (Pre-Reg only $55 to fight
in both Gi & No Gi competition)
GRAPPLING
MAGAZINE COVERAGE:
If you did not get a chance to look at the 2003 coverage of the
NAGA Hawaii tournament in Grappling Magazine don't worry, we
are bring about 50 copies with us. Again in 2004, Grappling Magazine
will be covering the NAGA Hawaii State Grappling Championship.
Grappling Magazine is a full color magazine (similar to Black
Belt Magazine). Your pictures and full results will be in this
magazine!!!
ADVANCED
DIVSIONS GO FIRST:
After the Kids divisions end in the morning we immediately begin
the Masters, Women & Men's No-Gi Expert Divisions. We then
run all Advance through Novice skill levels, working down. All
No-Gi Divisions will go 1st then the Gi divisions will follow.
We do this to give fighters plenty of rest between their No-Gi
and Gi matches. If you are not sure what skill level you should
fight in (i.e. Beginner or Novice) then by competing up a level
1st, in the more advanced division, this will help you determine
which is best. If you place in the top 3 of the harder level
division, then you you should not fight down a skill level.
REMOVE
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE BEGINNER KIDS (Ages 14 & Under):
The NAGA and the sport of submission grappling are growing at
a phenomenal rate. We want to attract as many new grapplers to
the sport and our competitions as possible, especially the children.
We feel there are many kids that would like to compete however
the submission component may be a little too much for them at
this early stage of grappling competition. Children NO-Gi &
Gi Beginner Divisions will be with "No Submission Points".
Points will still be awarded for Take Downs, Guard Passes, Sweeps
and Positioning. Every child's match will go the entire 3 minutes.
We will also be removing NECK CRANKS in the Kids & Teens
Divisions.
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00
A.M.
DOORS OPEN to general public (Registration & Weigh-in begins
and lasts all day)
9:30
A.M.
to
5:30
P.M.
OPENING
CEREMONIES (NAGA Rules Reviewed) 9:30 AM
NO-GI
GRAPPLING DIVISIONS Begin at 10:00 AM (Rings 1 through 4)
1.
Kids, Teens, Women & Masters Grappling Divisions
2.
Men’s Expert & Advanced No-Gi Grappling Divisions
3.
Men’s Intermediate No-Gi Grappling Divisions
4.
Men’s Beginner No-Gi Grappling Divisions
5.
Men’s Novice No-Gi Grappling Divisions
GI
GRAPPLING DIVISIONS: Begin around 2 PM (Rings 1 through 4)
6.
Women & Master Gi Competition
7.
Men’s Purple Belt & Above Gi Divisions
8.
Men’s Blue Belt Gi Divisions
9.
Men’s White Belt Gi Divisions
|
BARNETT
VS CRO COP?
Yesterday MMAWeekly.com gave you our latest Fighters and Broadcasters
Top 10 poll. Josh Barnett was actually rated #3 in the latest
poll, while Mirko Cro Cop was rated #4. Some people didn't think
Barnett deserved to be rated that high, because he hasn't fought
anybody in the Top 5 for quite a long time. Well that could soon
change.
The
word from Japan is that Barnett could face Cro Cop in October.
Zac Arnold from puroresupower.com talked to both fighters and
this is what Arnold said......" I contacted both Josh Barnett
and Ron Waterman on Tuesday night. Barnett has been told that
it's "80%" that he will face Mirko on 10/31 at Saitama
Super Arena, and it appears that the 11/7 NK Hall Pancrase fight
will indeed happen. Ron Waterman has not been contacted by the
Japanese yet about fighting Barnett in Tokyo on 11/7 for the
open-weight title."
This
would be the mega fight that Barnett has been wanting since he
left the UFC a couple of years ago. Since that time Barnett had
a successful career in professional wrestling for the New Japan
organization. He fought from time to time in Japan in MMA as
well, but has wanted to stay more busy. Barnett recently told
MMAWeekly "I'm just glad to get a fight, I want a fight..."
when there was talk he had signed with Pride. Now it seems he
is a step closer to fighting for DSE, possibly against Mirko
Cro Cop.
Source: MMA Weekly
|
'Minotauro'
Boxing All Around the World!
by: Luca Atalla
Rodrigo 'Minotauro' Nogueira does not stop! Less than 15 days
after his
last fight, the no infamous 'No Contest' against Russian Emelinanenko
Fedor AT THE Pride Heavyweight GP final event, the Brazilian
Top Team star spent the last week improving his boxing skills
at Big Bear, California. This
is the same place where Vitor Belfort trained for almost three
months before his recent fight against Randy Couture at the UFC
49.
'Minotauro'
is in Big Bear training with Brazilian boxing star Kelson Pinto,
who is going to fight for the light welterweight belt on September
11th against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico.
'Minotauro'
told us 'I trained with Kelson for a week, and then I headed
to San Diego. Now, I'm going to Switzerland to see my friends
Jucao, Bocao and Drago fighting in Shooto. After that, I´ll
go to San Juan, in Puerto Rico, to cheer for Pint'.
A
four-time Brazilian national amateur champion, Pinto, 27, hails
from a country known more for its soccer stars and beaches than
for its ability to produce top-notch boxers. But with the emergence
of the former junior lightweight champion Acelino Freitas, and
now Pinto, Brazil is getting a reputation for producing devastating
punchers.
Boxing
since the age of seven, the Aracaju-born Pinto built an outstanding
amateur record of 94-4 with 60 KOs. Along the way he competed
in 20 international tournaments, where he won one silver medal
and 18 gold medals. In the 1999 pre-Olympics, Pinto won a gold
medal against Cotto, the unbeaten Puerto Rican prospect who the
Brazilian will fight next.
Source: ADCC |
Diego
Sanchez vacates KOTC belt
by: Keith Mills
Albuquerque, NM - Fans may have noticed a rumor going around
regarding the KOTC Welterweight belt being on the line. Diego
Sanchez won the belt John Alessio vacated when Sanchez beat Jorge
Santiago in June. Now word is getting out the next Welterweight
championship bout is between Thomas Denny and James Fanshier.
So
what happened to Diego? 'I vacated it' says Diego. Diego was
in Vegas for aauditions for the Ultimate Fighter reality TV show
when we finally reached him for confirmation. 'This is the best
opportunity ever' stated Diego, 'I’m 98 percent sure I’ll
make it'. No further word from Diego has been available as of
this writing.
As
for KOTC’s website, they still list Alessio as the champion
and Diego at #1 contender. Seems they haven’t updated the
website since June. Repeated attempts to reach various personnel
at KOTC proved unsuccessful.
This
is typical for KOTC. The KOTC Welterweight belt has only successfully
been defended once, by Joe Hurley back in February of 2001. Since
then the champions have either lost their first defense or moved
on to other promotions. KOTC’s belts are especially in flux
in the past twelve months with Alessio vacating the belt to try
other strategies of getting back in the UFC, Dean Lister vacating
his Middleweight belt last December before fighting Horn and
now fighting in Pride, Jeremy Horn theoretically still being
the Light Heavyweight champion although he now fights at Middleweight,
Charlie Valencia’s career rumored to be at a close and the
fate of his Bantamweight belt uncertain, and even Paul Buentello’s
name appearing in other promotions. Joe Stevenson’s Lightweight
belt looks to be the only stable belt KOTC has right now.
Depending
on one’s perspective this can be considered good news or
bad. On the one hand this shows KOTC are still turning fighters
into up-and-coming stars but on the other hand KOTC have become
secure in their role as a feeder show instead of a final destination
or goal for fighters. Only time will tell if the next wave of
KOTC champions have the same level of success at transitioning
to the international stage. In the meantime keep an eye out for
more on whether Diego made the final cut for “Ultimate Fighter”.
Source:
ADCC |
Cesar
Gracie & The Northern Fighting Alliance
by Andrew Hagar
When David Terrell knocked out "The Law" Matt Lindland
in just 20 three seconds at UFC 49, people were completely flabbergasted.
Terrell, who was seemingly unknown outside of hardcore and old
school mixed martial arts circles, had knocked out a former UFC
No.1 contender. Not just any contender however, but a gifted
athlete who had won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Most
people were also taken by surprise when Nick Diaz, another jiu-jitsu
fighter, knocked "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler out cold.
Both of these Cesar Gracie jiu-jitsu fighters are well known
for their superb ground game, yet both of these fighters have
recent wins over accomplished fighters by way of knockout. For
that you can probably thank their boxing coach, professional
boxer Rosindo Sanchez.
The
man who influenced them the most however, is Cesar Gracie.
It
has been said before that this man changes lives. He has put
many people on a better path in life, whether that is for health
or for safety. "That's really why I got into martial arts,"
admitted Cesar. "If you can change people's lives in a positive
way, that's what it's all about."
The
change is pretty obvious in Diaz and Terrell's case -- they are
both extremely respected fighters after training hard with Cesar.
Diaz has been called a firecracker, but the intense training
with Cesar must have helped that a lot. "Nick is a pretty
mellow guy," said the trainer. "There was a lot of
talking and pressure over the Lawler fight. It inspired Nick
to come out and train harder, and he became more explosive. At
the gym and in social situations he's usually pretty mellow though."
The
training at Cesar Gracie's camp is also a little different than
your typical jiu-jitsu gym. As one would notice from watching
recent UFC's, both Terrell and Diaz have vastly improved standup.
The versatile training at Cesar's produces a balanced mix of
jiu-jitsu and boxing, which is obviously a pretty good combination
for mixed martial arts.
Lawler
probably didn't expect Diaz to stand up the whole time, and this
worked to his advantage. "That was the plan," said
Cesar. "From the beginning, everyone thought Nick would
try for the takedown, so we focused on 'sprawl-and-brawl.' Lawler
is a very good fighter, but the plan worked."
For
Terrell's fight against Lindland at UFC 49, the training was
a little different. Lindland is a very accomplished wrestler,
and on top of this, he has decent standup and some submissions.
To counter this, the training had to focus on a broader range
of skills.
Nick
Diaz's latest fight against Karo "The Heat" Parisyan
didn't go quite as planned. After going to war for three hard
rounds, Parisyan won a split decision. Diaz looked a little flat
the first round, and there were rumors of something happening
in his personal life. Towards the end of the first round, however,
he turned it on. And in the second he tagged Parisyan with some
hard punches. Once Parisyan grounded the fight with his excellent
judo throws, Diaz would also have to worry about some submissions.
It seems that this was what the training was focused on. "When
we were training Nick for Karo, we focused a lot on avoiding
the kimura," noted Cesar. "We were also doing a lot
of submission defense with Val Ignatov."
The
fight wasn't supposed to air on pay-per-view, a move that wasn't
very smart on the part of the UFC. Thankfully for both fighters,
they fought hard and made the bout entertaining. The UFC then
used its last few minutes of airtime to show the first two rounds
of their bout.
So
what's next for Cesar and his stable of fighters? It might be
interesting to see how a Gracie JJ fighter fairs against a guy
like "Charuto" Renato Verissimo. Jake Shields, another
one of Cesar's fighters, would match up very well with a guy
like Verissimo. There is also a possibility that some of Cesar's
fighters might be going to Japan for PRIDE: Bushido, if DSE decides
to keep that promotion running. Whatever Cesar and his fighters
decide to do, you can always be sure that they will be lighting
up the ring with their excellent boxing and dazzling mastery
of jiu-jitsu.
Source:
Sherdog |
Sell
Outs, Papering & Inflated Ticket Sales
by Mike Alan
You
watch the latest mixed martial arts pay per view and the arena
is packed with bodies. The commentator excitedly tells you the
show is sold out and announces the number of fans in the building.
At the after show press conference, the promoter tells you the
ticket sale revenue and that the show was a resounding success.
Tune in next time when the show will be bigger and better than
ever before!
The
path of the Internet “smart” fan is sometimes a jaded
road where reality takes away the wonder of innocence. We see
the great Oz behind the curtain, how the magician does the trick
and that things are often not what they might first appear to
be. Once you know Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas is never
quite the same again. Such is the business side of professional
mixed martial arts.
You
find out later through the work of reporters scouring financial
reports, that the show wasn’t sold out, many of the fans
got in free and that ticket sales were nowhere close to what
was announced. You shake your head in frustration and wonder
what the heck is going on? Was the promoter lying? Is the reporter’s
information correct? How could this happen?
Let’s
get one thing out of the way, by the strictest definition, there
can never be a sold out show. No promoter will ever sell every
single seat in an arena, nor can they. They are required by the
ruling commission to provide free or complimentary (comp) tickets
to a variety of people including athletic commission members,
fighter’s entourage, and others related to the event. If
the promotion never gives a fan a free ticket, they still comp
quite a few tickets by the rules requirement. The promotion then
gives free tickets away to people important to them including
their workers & families, their customers, members of the
military, and other groups whose work the promotion supports.
If a show is selling well, the number of comp tickets will be
cut back. If tickets are selling slowly, they will give away
more tickets to put people in seats. There will never be a situation
when an arena with 10,000 available seats for sale can actually
sell 10,000 seats even if the demand is there to do so. The idea
of a sell out is a moot point. The truest analysis is actually
the simplest to comprehend; a lot of people are in the building
and hopefully the majority of them paid to be there.
Another
troubling promotional tactic is announcing more fans in attendance,
whether paid or comp, than were really there. In some cases,
the number of fans announced is more than the building can even
hold. You can’t put 50,000 fans in a building that has a
maximum seating capacity of 30,000 no matter how you try to spin
it. These promoters seem to feel that actual attendance isn’t
impressive enough so they inflate the numbers to appear even
more successful. Strangely, the most highly fluffed attendance
numbers are often on shows that had huge turnouts that needed
no lie to be impressive. Why lie when the truth is good news?
So,
what is a smart fan to do? When the promotions speak, do we believe
everything or nothing? Perhaps we should take these pronouncements
with a grain of salt and realize that spin is part of the business
and not likely to go away. That doesn’t mean we have to
like it.
Source:
MMA Fighting |
|
RESPECT
TO THE FIGHTERS WHO GOT US HERE
It's
not that often we post comments from what is on our Soundoff
Forum, but when somebody makes a great point we feel they deserve
the attention from all of you who read us daily. This column
was written by "the Phanton" on the Soundoff Forum
and he makes a ton of great points.
IGNORANT:
destitute of knowledge or education; lacking knowledge or comprehension
of the thing specified; a lack of knowledge or intelligence.
I
ask this for many reasons but most notably in regards to 2 MMA
fighter's in particular.....TITO ORTIZ & KEN SHAMROCK.
I
read this Soundoff Forum daily and although I used to post often
in the past I have stopped for the most part due to plan old
"ignorance" on behalf of the many members. I love the
sport of MMA, have for almost 10 years now. I've followed the
UFC and MMA in general since the early days of the Gracie's.
I've watched as the sport gained popularity then lost it(pre-Zuffa)
and now it's gaining again which is wonderful but let's not forget
how we got here. As in all sports, fans need heroes as well as
heels to cheer or boo, especially a developing sport such as
MMA.
If
you were to ask any "casual" fan or non-fan even to
list all the MMA fighters they know, you may be surprised by
what you hear. You'll get the same names more often then not:
Royce Gracie, Tank Abbott, Ken Shamrock, and Tito Ortiz. Try
it yourself if you doubt me. See how many casual fans have heard
of Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture or even Quinton Jackson. Great
fighters absolutely, but who are they to the casual fan. Love
or hate 'em it's the Ken Shamrock's and Tito Ortiz's that have
brought this sport to the casual fan.
This
brings me to my point...........It sickens me to read all the
crap on these type of forums about how Ken Shamrock is washed
up or Tito is this and that etc, etc. These are the men that
true fans should be supporting as they have brought this sport
to many fans who would never watch the great ambassador's such
as Randy Couture or Chuck Liddell as classy as they are.
I
love watching the Couture's, Liddell's, Belfort's, Mir's, Sylvia's
and so on, I'm a fan of MMA............however in today's day
and age it's the "Bad Guys" that bring the popularity
to MMA. Fans need heels & heroes, you can't have one without
the other, we need to want to watch someone we hate get beat
down......it draws interest from non-fans.
This
is a site dedicated to MMA fans and as such one would think that
we could learn to at least respect these fighters and realize
the great things they have done in popularizing the sport we
love. Instead this great site is littered with crap "opinions",
such as Ortiz sucks, or Shamrock should retire, and so on.........I
could re-post the ignorance but we have all read them so there
is no need.
OPINION;
implies a conclusion "thought" out yet open to dispute.
I
just believe that an opinion should have merit or value of some
sort, or should at least be supported with sound reasoning. I
would only ask those that spew out mindless thoughts to perhaps
think before posting "your well thought out opinions."
A
bit of a rant I know..............but I'm a very frustrated member
of MMAWeekly and I just wish people would think before typing.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
"MUM'S"
THE WORD FOR UFC TV SHOW
How concerned is the UFC about keeping their results of the upcoming
Reality TV show quiet? The UFC themselves had a certain trainer
of the show call MMAWeekly owner, Ryan Bennett, to inquire about
a story that ran on this very website last week. Bennett wouldn't
go into great detail about the call but did say the following.....
"The
UFC is concerned about the intergrity of the show", Bennett
said. "They want to make sure the word doesn't slip out
to our website or any other website for that matter of who the
final contestants are or who the winner of the show is....basically
this is like the show 'Survivor' to them. They don't want any
of the fighters revealing who is going to win the show. It's
serious business." Bennett said.
MMAWeekly
has learned that all fighters that who appear on the show will
have to sign a confidentiality contract that basically says,
if a fighter tells who wins the show they could owe Spike TV
a lot of money. How much money?
MMAWeekly
talked with one associate producer of the show who said, "I
can't say how much, but just know on other reality shows it would
cost the contestants millions of dollars. The latest TV show
called "Big Break", contestants signed a contract that
would cost them 3 million dollars each, if they told the outcome
of that show. You can bet that any reality show like this one
will be costly if someone spilled the beans on the winner of
the show."
The
final contestants will be selected by Monday and trainers Randy
Couture and Chuck Liddell will be in Las Vegas on Tuesday to
begin training and taping the show.
Source:
MMA Weekly |
VANDERLEI
SILVA INTERVIEW
Vanderlei Silva, looking forward to a rematch with Quinton Jackson.
Interview with Wanderlei Silva after his fight against Yuki Kondo
from Kakutogi Tsuushin.
Translated by Akira S.
Silva:
Genkidesuka? (How's it going?)
Interviewer:
I'm good thankyou. You're learning some Japanese huh? Your pronounciation
is very good.
Silva:
Ohayo. Onamaewa? Hajimemashite. Daijobu. Kawaii. (Hello. What
is your name?)
I:
Seems like your arms are little bit bigger now.
S:
It's because I train very hard. All the fighters are becoming
very strong so I have to be stronger.
I:
You're going to be stronger than now?
S:
Sure why not?
I:
What was the reason for your victory over Kondo?
S:
I think my striking determined the outcome. I've been fighting
with striking mainly and I'm confident with it. I fought the
way I usually do, I guess that's the main reason for my victory.
I:
Kondo made the initial move and you were stepping backwards and
looking for a chance to get him by counter. This is something
I never imagined you would do.
S:
I was watching his movements in the opening moments. Then he
tried to KO me so I decided to take a counter on him. His punches
were quite heavy.
I
felt he's been training hard and was really throwing himself
into this match. He's courageous too. The fight developed into
an exchange of punches and he never tried to take it to the ground.
I respect him more than ever now.
I:
You're saying his punches were heavy. Did you feel them? His
right hook got your jaw.
S:
Yes, I could feel it when I got hit and also when we exchanged
punches.
I:
How is your damage?
S:
I don't have any at all.
I:
At all?
S:
I take punches a lot in a daily training until I'm sick of it,
so I'm used to receiving the impact of it. My training partner
Mauricio Shogun Rua or Murilo Ninja Rua have heavier punches.
They weigh more than Kondo.
I:
You get ko'ed in training?
S:
Many times. We do spar hard. No matter who they are, a lot of
strong fighters get ko'ed in training.
I:
I can not believe that. There was a scene that you and Kondo
were just looking at each other, not showing your techniques.
What were you thinking then?
S:
I concentrated on watching his movements. Open finger gloves
are small so if I had hit me with some good punches I would have
suffered major damage, even me.
I:
But you didn’t seem like you are afraid of punching.
S:
To be honest, I felt a bit of fear. But the important thing is
to control that kind of feeling. I bet all the fans do not want
us to evade each other in the matches. I like to respond to it.
I:
Your right hook changed the direction of the game. Were you waiting
for a right time to take him while watching his movements?
S:
Right, my blows didn't work until my right hook so my corner
advised me I should close the distance and hit him hard. Every
fighter has different movements and reach. Sometimes I take time
to see how my punches work on opponents.
I:
Did you think you could knock him out when your right hook worked?
S:
No I didn't. The progress of the fight did not convince me that
I would win. It was a big chance to stick to my fighting style
though. My fighting style is to keep pressure on my opponents
while punching them. I believe I can beat them that way.
I:
You have been fighting with seven Japanese fighters so far. How
was Kondo, comparing to other six fighters?
S:
I don't know because we didn’t fight on the ground, but
he's got brutal striking.
I:
I have to say this, you were grabbing a rope while you were stomping
on him. Referee didn't notice that but I think your conduct was
against the Pride rules.
S:
Against the rule? Well, I know it's not allowed to hold the ropes.
But I got so excited I don't remember exactly what I've done.
I just needed to keep my balance. I never did it on purpose.
I:
I see. By the way DSE announced that the title matchup with Quinton
Rampage Jackson will be on Oct 31.
S:
He's tough. I wanted to face him again. Last time was a final
match of Grand Prix Middle Stage so we were both kind of exhausted.
Next fight is going to be the time for us to settle which one
is stronger. After Rampage, I would like very much to be in the
event on New Year’s Eve.
I:
You had a beef with Quinton last year, what do you think of him
now?
S:
I feel the same way. I still don’t like him. He's cocky.
I'm sure I’m gonna knock him out again.
Source: Fight Sport |
AFC
Brazil 1 - A Look Back!
by: Denis Martins
The
Absolute Fighting Championship group has been running events
in south Florida since December of 2002, and they recently pulled
off their first event in Brazil, at the Nova Friburgo Country
Club last August 28th. The event featured 9 MMA matches and a
Muay Thai match, and was well received by a crowd of nearly 2000.
'Mission
accomplished.' states matchmaker Miguel Iturrate. 'I want to
thank local promoter Alex Davis and all his staff - they did
a great job for our first event, and I think we established a
good foundation for more shows. Our goal was not to be the BIGGEST
event out there, but to do a solid event that featured great
fights. My thanks also go out to all the fighters and coaches,
who definitely delivered in the ring. Without them, this event
would not have been possible'.
COMPLETE
RESULTS & DESCRIPTIONS- MMA Matches 3 rounds of 5 minutes
Under
83kg: Andre Emilio (BUDOKAN, 80kg) def. Julio Cesar (Champions
Factory, 83kg) by guillotine choke at :41 of R3
Emilio
weathered a storm! Cesar came out and won the first round decisively,
at one point coming close to finishing with a flurry. A trademark
of Budokan fighters is that they dont give up, and Emilio hung
around. In the 2nd round, Cesar was spent, and Emilio started
to establish his game. In the 3rd, Cesar absrobed some shots,
and his takedown attempt saw him lose to a guillotine. A very
game performance by Emilio.
Under
83kg: Luis 'Beicao' Ramos (GBCT, 83.3kg) def. Lamar Silva (Champions
Factory, 83.2kg) by TKO [referee stoppage] at 1:00 of R1
'Beicao'
came out and exploded! Silva was getting hit hard on the groundwhen
the ref stopped it.
Under
80kg: Peterson Melo (Team Boxe Thai, 80kg) def. Pedro Manuel
(BUDOKAN, 80.2kg) by choke at 4:22 of R1
Melo
was impressive, as he controlled the round throughout. He was
a bit smaller than his opponent, but he kept good distance and
he did not get hit on his feet. Melo pressured with takedowns,
and once on the ground, he won the position game and got the
back. From there, Manuel hung on gamely, but Melo finished in
impressive fashion with a rear naked choke.
Under
72kg: Suyan Queiroz (BTT, 72kg) def. Nilson Pulgatti (Champions
Factory, 72.1) by TKO[doctor stoppage] at 1:10 of R1
Suyam
was the local fighter, and he made the audience roar. Pulgatti
came to fight, but he got put on his back by an aggressive fighter
who started throwing heavy punches immediately. Pulgatti battled
back, but Suyam kept the pressure and landed a face splitting
punch that literally had girls crying in the front row. The ref
and doctors had no choice but to stop it.
Under
71.5kg: Aaron Riley (ATT, 72kg) def. Maicon Alarcao (Team Maicon
Alarcao, 71.6kg) by TKO [broken foot] at 4:10 of R1
Alarcao
is known for a good submission game, and from the outset, he
wanted the fight on the ground. Riley defended the takedowns,
and got up quickly from the scrambles, though Alarcao was pressing
the action. Somewhere, Alarcao suffered a knee/foot injury that
caused the match to be halted. Afterwards, Riley stated 'I feel
like the fight was getting ready to start'. Alarcao deserves
credit, fighting a tough guy, and his foot was definitely damaged
soemwhere.
Under
85kg: Marcel Ferreira (ATT, 85.3kg) def. Eric Tavares (RVT, 85.5kg)
by unanimous decision
Tavares
looked very strong in the opening round, defending takedowns
well and trying to throw big punches. Ferreira has shown a knack
for getting it to where he wants to be, and he got Tavares to
the ground and started taking rounds away. Tavares was game on
the ground, defending some tricky sweeps when he did get on top,
and holding Ferreira's rear naked choke attempt off twice. In
the end, Ferreira threw plenty of leather at Tavares from behind,
and he won the decision against perhaps the toughest opponent
he is yet to face.
Under
84kg: Roan 'Jucao' Carneiro (BTT, 84.5kg) def. Rodrigo Ruas (RVT,
84.5kg) by unanimous decision
This
was the most tense fight of the night, as Ruas is one of the
toughest guys you will ever meet. From the outset however, it
was Jucao who forced Ruas to defend with a lot of pressure. Jucao
go the takedowns early every round, not eager to trade with a
RVT fighter in the stand up game, but his relentless G&P
pressure did a lot of damage to Ruas' face and head. Ruas had
a hard time staying off his back, and though he displayed good
ground work and defense, Jucao's pressure saw the damage add
up - Ruas made him work until the end, but Jucao was given the
clear decision. Afterwards, many were calling Jucao the Fighter
of the Night.
Under
74kg: Milton Vieira (BTT, 74kg) def. Diego Braga (GBCT, 74.5kg)
by anaconda choke at 4:25 of R2
One
of the wizards at BTT, Vieira was met head on by Gracie Barra's
Diego Braga, who fought an unbeleivably high pressure first round.
Milton is long and lean, tricky and mean however and he stayed
on top and pressured well. In roud 2, Milton slowed the pace
down ad worked hard for a version of the know famous BTT choke
- Braga fought it for several minutes, but in the end, the patirnce
and technique of Vieira came out on top.
Over
100kg: Jeff Monson (ATT, 106.5kg) def. Carlos Clayton 'Mangueira'
(GBCT, 123.3kg) by unanimous decision
Mangeira
came to battle, and he pushed Monson into a takedown game with
good stand up. Mangeira used knees and a good clinch to try to
keep the fight standing, and 2x he landed head kicks, but Monson
is near unstoppable when the competition is on. Monson fought
for the takedowns and almost always landed on top. He pulled
guard and swept to open round 2, and throughout he threw attritive
leather at Mangeira. Monson went for his trademark choke when
he got to the north-south position, but Mangeira flashed some
technique as he defended well. In the end, Mangeira lost the
decision after absorbing all that Monson had to give.
Muay
Thai match (5x3 roundsxminutes)
Under 70kg: Bruno Carvalho (Champions Factory, 70.2kg) def. Edson
Mendes Jr. (Anderson Franca, 70kg) by unanimous decision
This
match had the crowd on there feet! Both men came swinging and
maintained a high pace throughout. Towards the end of the fight,
Carvalho had established himself, while Mendes was showing signs
of fatigue after a very game effort.
Source:
ADCC |
OFFICIAL
PANCRASE RANKINGS
10th Open-Weight K.O.P. Josh Barnett (U.S.A./New Japan Pro-Wrestling)
#1 Yuki Kondo (PANCRASEism)
#2 Semmy Schilt (Holland/Golden Glory)
#3 Yoshiki Takahashi (PANCRASEism)
#4 Sanae Kikuta (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#5 Kiuma Kunioku (freelance)
#6 Nathan Marquardt (U.S.A./High Altitude)
#7 Ron Waterman (U.S.A./Team Impact)
1st
Super Heavyweight K.O.P. VACANT #1 Semmy Schilt (Holland/Golden
Glory)
#2 Ron Waterman (U.S.A./Team Impact)
#3 Keigo Takamori (Pancrase MEGATON)
#4 Tim Lajcik (U.S.A./Gladiators Training Academy)
#5 Sehaku (RJW/CENTRAL)
#6 Jun Ishii (Chojin Club)
#7 Jimmy Ambriz (U.S.A./New Japan Pro-Wrestling)
#8 KENGO (PANCRASEism)
1st
Heavyweight K.O.P. Yoshiki Takahashi (PANCRASEism)
#1 Kobus Huisamen (South Africa./Steve's Gym) *UP from #2
#2 Sehaku (RJW/CENTRAL) *IN!
#3 Tsuyoshi Ozawa (Zendokai) *DOWN from #1
#4 Shamoji Fujii (freelance) *DOWN from #3
#5 Jason Godsey (U.S.A./I.F. Academy) *DOWN from #4
3rd
Light heavyweight K.O.P. Yuki Kondo (PANCRASEism)
#1 Sanae Kikuta (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#2 Akihiro Gono (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#3 Nilson de Castro (Brazil/Chute Boxe Academy)
#4 David Terrell (U.S.A./Cesar Gracie Academy) *UP from #5
#5 Daisuke Watanabe (PANCRASEism) *DOWN from #4
#6 Fabio Leopoldo (Brazil/Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy)
#7 Yuki Sasaki (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#8 Keiichiro Yamamiya (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#9 Osami Shibuya (PANCRASEism)
#10 Ikuhisa Minowa (freelance)
5th
Middleweight K.O.P. VACANT
#1 Nathan Marquardt (U.S.A./High Altitude)
#2 Izuru Takeuchi (SK Absolute)
#3 Kazuo Misaki (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#4 Eiji Ishikawa (Pancrase GRABAKA)
#5 Crosley Gracie (U.S.A./Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy)
#6 Kiuma Kunioku (freelance)
#7 Yuichi Nakanishi (freelance)
#8 Hidehiko Hasegawa (SK Absolute)
#9 Osami Shibuya (PANCRASEism)
#10 Katsuya Inoue (RJW/CENTRAL)
1st
Welterweight K.O.P. Kiuma Kunioku (freelance)
#1 Koji Oishi (PANCRASEism)
#2 Heath Sims (U.S.A./Team Quest)
#3 Takafumi Ito (PANCRASEism)
#4 Satoru Kitaoka (PANCRASEism)
#5 Yuji Hoshino (Wajutsu Keishukai GODS)
#6 Takuya Wada (SK Absolute)
#7 Kenichi Serizawa (Wajutsu Keishukai Suruga Dojo)
#8 Hiroki Nagaoka (MMA Dojo DOBUITA)
Source: MMA Weekly
|
Quote
of the Day
”Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice
wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue
to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as
if this is all there is.”
Mary Anne Roadacher-Hershey
|
Suma
World of Stand Up Martial Arts Tournament
Friday,
09-03-04
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ballroom
7:30 p.m.
$10,000.00(US) - 8 Man qualifying tournament
Welcome to the Stand Up Martial Arts Kickboxing Association (SUMA).
This is the home of the most comprehensive and exciting combination
of martial arts, bringing together many Martial Art philosophies
and styles under one tournament format.
SUMA
has evolved from various martial arts such as Karate, San Shou,
Tae Kwondo, Kenpo, and Muay Thai Kickboxing. From this study,
a comprehensive system has been developed that provides excitement
in a competitive arena. SUMA is a tournament system that provides
continuity to professionals of the sport through extensive instruction
and easily understood rules and regulations.
Martial
Arts are known for its positive benefits on people regardless
of their age, gender, or culture. Throughout the world, countless
different Martial Arts have been developed. They encompass several
different styles, with geographical and historical differences.
Martial Arts Masters practice and teach these styles while passing
on the varied philosophies and cultures that continue to shape
Martial Arts daily.
To
meet the demand for new fighters wanting to explore the Stand
Up Martial Arts, SUMA Promotions has started the qualifying tournaments
known as “The Battle at Hyatt Regency, Waikiki.” This
series of tournaments will give Boxers, Kick Boxers, and Martial
Artists an opportunity to make their debut in the Hyatt Regency,
Waikiki Ballroom. The winner will determine supremacy in the
world of Stand Up Martial Arts, here in the Islands.
In 2005, there will be 4 qualifying tournaments each with a $10,000.00(US)
purse. The two finalists from each qualifying tournament will
earn a birth to the year end finals $30,000.00(US).
SUMA
Promotions will hold events to provide a competitive venue for
dedicated martial artists with superior stand up skills. SUMA
Promotions will add to the promotion of martial arts and provide
another form of entertainment for the fans in Hawaii. Hopefully
SUMA events will gain popularity and give accomplished Mixed
Martial Artists another avenue to earn a modest income in the
Stand Up Game and focus more on training.
Source: SUMA Website |
10
QUESTIONS WITH PAT MILETICH
It's been a busy year for the Miletich Fighting Systems and founder/head
trainer Pat Miletich. Titles have been lost, fighters have been
injured and at UFC 50 in October Pat will once again lead multiple
fighters into battle. In a rare moment of stillness in his schedule,
Miletich spoke with MMA Weekly's Mick Hammond about Jens Pulver,
Tim Sylvia, Robbie Lawler, the future of the welterweight division
in the UFC and his own possible future fighting prospects.
MMAWeekly:
First off Pat, as we at MMAWeekly have reported, Jens Pulver
has decided to move back to the western US and leave the Iowa
based camp of the MFS. Can you tell us your thoughts on his decision?
Pat
Miletich: Well Jens had discussed leaving at the end of the year
and so I guess he was just ready now. I have no problems with
his decision to go. I mean I know eventually everyone has to
leave the nest and do their own thing. It's just a natural part
of the evolution of people.
MMAWeekly:
So has Jens left the MFS completely or is this just a move of
location for him?
Pat
Miletich: He's still part of the team and will still be training
here when he can.
MMAWeekly:
We saw Tim Sylvia at the last UFC and we know he's very anxious
to get back into the Octagon. Can you tell us how his progress
is coming along?
Pat
Miletich: It's coming along great. He's in the gym sparring with
one arm, keeping himself as sharp as he can. He's lifting weights
and working out as best he can. He's just not rolling like he'd
normally be doing.
MMAWeekly:
So essentially he's still doing what he's always done, just without
his arm?
Pat
Miletich: Yep, he's not slowing down at all.
MMAWeekly:
Now at UFC 50 Robbie Lawler will be making his first appearance
in the middleweight division. We know the UFC has been hungry
to fill out this division with top level talent for quite some
time. Did they influence the decision or was this strictly an
in-house decision to move him up in weight?
Pat
Miletich: It was Rob's decision completely. I mean he did talk
to me about it but ultimately it's his decision. I will give
my advice to anyone about where I think they should be weight-wise,
but again it's the fighter's choice first and foremost, I just
do my best to help them out.
MMAWeekly:
How do you think Robbie will fare now at 185lbs?
Pat
Miletich: Well he's looking huge now because lifting a lot of
weights and doing a lot of sprints. He doesn't have to cut so
much weight anymore so he's a bit freer to push himself a bit
further. He's going to fit right in at 185lbs; he's got a big
enough frame to hold the weight. I mean he's a powerful kid,
he's benching 375lbs, and will be even stronger I think at 185lbs.
MMAWeekly:
Also at UFC 50 Matt Hughes will be taking his shot to reclaim
the welterweight title in a match with Canadian fighter Georges
St. Pierre. Can you tell us your thoughts on that fight?
Pat
Miletich: Well actually Matt starts his preparation for that
fight today. He's always in great shape and ready to go but now
he'll begin his more focused preparation for the fight. Georges
is a tough kid and a talented kid. I think it may be a little
early for him to be getting this shot because Matt is too tough
and too talented for someone who is still very early in their
career. You can't blame them (St. Pierre and Manager Staphane
Patry) for taking this opportunity though. In this business when
something like this comes along you have to jump on it or you
may never get that shot again.
MMAWeekly:
Changing gears just a moment, I understand that aside from not
only your MMA training and Controlled Force training sessions
with the military and police, you undertook the task of working
with a writer and having him train with your team and even take
a professional fight?
Pat
Miletich: Yeah his name is Sam Sheridan who writes for Men's
Journal Magazine. He came down and lived and trained with us
for a few months and had his professional fight recently. I can't
tell you how he did in the fight because I believe the article
isn't out yet, so you'll have to look for that. I will say though
that the guy he fought was 20lbs heavier than he was. Sam was
set up to fight at 185lbs and the guy he fought was easily 210lbs
if not more. He just signed a book deal too actually about training
in different forms of martial arts. He's done stuff in the past
in Thailand where he did a Muay Thai fight and now he's going
to Brazil to train with the Brazilian Top Team. He was a great
guy and a lot of fun to have around and it's great exposure for
the sport and the MFS.
MMAWeekly:
Getting back to MMA, I know you have had an opportunity to watch
UFC 49 and on the card there was a fight between Karo Parisyan
and Nick Diaz that possibly decided who may be facing the winner
of Matt versus Georges in the future for the welterweight title.
What did you think of the fight and the prospects of Parisyan
facing Matt if he wins the title in October?
Pat
Miletich: It was a very good fight. They are both tricky guys
and it was a lot of fun to watch. I don't think that Karo's style
is a good match up with Matt. His style depends a lot on him
being able to take guys down with his Judo, and I don't feel
he'd have the ability to take down Matt like he would other fighters.
He's a good fighter, don't get me wrong, but I just don't feel
he has the physical attributes needed to match up well with Matt.
MMAWeekly:
Now I know that a lot of people would love to see you get in
the octagon at least one more time before you call it a career.
Are there any current prospects on the horizon for such a thing?
Pat
Miletich: Well my neck is feeling better and getting stronger.
I know BJ Penn has said some stuff of late about wanting to fight
me and we'll see what happens with his situation and when it
gets resolved we'll see what we can do. Another factor though
I have to mention is that my schedule is very tight right now
with so many things going on that I don't know if I'd be able
to fight with everything going on. I'm not saying I won't fight
again, I'm just saying there's a lot that would have to work
itself out for me to fight again. I will say that I'd love to
fight BJ if that could come together.
MMAWeekly:
Thanks a lot Pat for taking time out to talk to us. We wish you
the best of luck with everything you've got coming up and hope
to see you soon at UFC 50.
Pat
Miletich: You're welcome and best wishes to everyone.
Source: MMA Weekly
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AFC
Brazil Results:
Milton Vieira continues to impress and American fighters brought
home their victories!
By Eduardo Alonso
Already
a traditional and well-established event in the USA, AFC has
built a reputation of showcasing new talent for the sport of
Mixed Martial Arts as well as being a platform for giving new
fighters a chance to show their talent to the world. Now, this
past August 28th, the promotion took a step further promoting
their very first venture in Brazil and bringing an interesting
card, that included some well-known fighters as well as some
of the best new talent Brazil has to offer. The city of Nova
Friburgo, located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, played host
to the show, that included an interesting crowd, but most importantly
good fights.
In
what was probably the most anticipated match of the evening,
at least for Brazilian fans, BTT member Roan Carneiro continued
his winning streak by defeating UFC veteran Rodrigo Ruas in a
well deserved judges' decision. The night proved to be good for
the Brazilian Top Team as Meca veteran Suay Queiroz regrouped
after his loss at Meca 11 and imposed his game over Nilson Pugatti,
while future star Milton Vieira once again reigned supreme proving
its time for him to fight overseas again, this time in a winning
effort over Diego Braga. All the American fighters involved in
the show also did their homework, as UFC veterans Aaron Riley
and Jeff Monson both won with good showings. Here are the results
from the show:
Andre
Emilio defeated Julio Cesar by guilliotine choke in R3
Luis Beicao defeated Lamar Silva by TKO in R1
Peterson Mello defeated Pedro Manuel by rear naked choke in R1
Suyan Queiroz defeated Nilson Pugatti by TKO in R1
Aaron Riley defeated Maicon Alarcao by TKO in R1
Marcel Ferreira defeated Eric Tavares by judges' decision
Roan "Jucao" Carneiro defeated Rodrigo Ruas by judges'
decision
Milton Vieira defeated Diego Braga by choke in R2
Jeff Monson defeated Clayton Mangueira by judges' decision
Source: FCF
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JACKSON'S
PUBLIC APOLOGY TO VANDERLEI SILVA
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson was the featured guest on
MMAWeekly SoundOff Radio Tuesday. There was no F-bomb count.
There were no comments made about how he likes his women. In
fact, there wasn't a cuss word uttered in the entire interview.
Quinton is a changed man. He spoke about his new found relationship
with God, his upcoming match with Wanderlei Silva; as well, as
their last fight.
Early
on in the interview Jackson sent out an apology to Wanderlei
and his fans. He stated, "I ain't got nothing to say to
the guy. He beat me the first time. Let him do all the talking.
I just want to apologize for a statement that I made last time
before I fought him. I said, at first I thought that God created
Adam and Eve until I saw Wanderlei and then I knew we evolved
from monkeys. I wanted to apologize for saying that. That was
wrong for me to say that. I shouldn't have said it. God did create
Adam and Eve. We did come from Adam and Eve. We didn't come from
the monkeys. Even though Wanderlei looks the way he does, I shouldn't
have said that. So, I apologize to Wanderlei and all his fans."
Something
happened to Quinton recently that has changed his entire life.
As he put it, "God touched me." He felt the change
coming. Ever since his fight with Ricardo Arona, "Rampage"
has had a new outlook on life. He said, "Overnight, He [God]
took the lust out of my heart and the cussing out of my mouth."
He added, "I fight for God now."
"At
first, I thought I was going crazy, but now I know I wasn't going
crazy," said Jackson. Quinton said it isn't his job to preach
to people. He continued, "I'm just going to be myself and
be happy man. I'm so happy. I don't need all these worldly things
and stuff." When he was "saved," Jackson said
he "cried like a little girl" from happiness.
Quinton
was asked if his beliefs would have an impact on his fighting
style or even contradict fighting itself. He responded, "I'm
not worried at all because what I'm doing, it's not a sin. As
long as I'm doing it for God, it's OK." Having said that,
he added, "I'm not going to have mercy, that's God's job."
Jackson
said he has always been a nice guy but had a "split personality"
when he fought. He said that he has never really tried to hurt
his opponents, like stomping on their head, and doesn't train
to do so. He regretted that his temper got to him against Arona.
"That's why I slammed him the way I did," stated Jackson.
He went on to say, "I don't want to lose my temper again,
ever in a fight." He feels that getting mad in a fight situation
just plays against you by way of tiring yourself out.
"Rampage"
was asked what if he starts losing? The critics will quickly
say it is due to his change in lifestyle. Quinton replied, "If
I start losing it's because it's God's will....If I lose it's
because he wanted me to. You know what I'm saying? I won't be
upset at his will. Either I did something wrong or I didn't do
something right or something like that. It's his will but if
he wants me to win, I'm going to win. But I can tell you one
thing, I'm not going to be afraid. I'm not going to be afraid
of anything. It's his will. It's hard to explain. If he wants
me to lose then so be it, I lost. I'll go back to the gym, train
harder and come back and try to win again."
Right
now, Quinton is getting in shape and getting his cardio up for
his fight with Wanderlei on Halloween. He trains year round,
only taking a week or two off after bouts and then gets right
back to training. Jackson runs two miles a day six days a week.
The way he sees it, "You've got to run to win," even
though he hates running.
About
his last fight with Silva, Jackson said, "The first time,
I didn't know that I had to fight the referees and his corner
man at the same time. I didn't know I had to fight all those
people. I thought I was just fighting Wanderlei." He elaborated,
"I watched the fight. I know what was going on in the fight.
I know I had him on the ground and I did pass his guard and was
kneeing him in the face."
That
is the moment in the fight that things began to change. Quinton
said he wasn't charged for the yellow card and, "I'd bet
any kind of money that he didn't get charged for that yellow
card either." After watching the fight on tape, Jackson
said he sees Wanderlei's cornerman telling the referee to stand
them up. In addition, Quinton didn't train at all for Silva.
He spent the vast majority of his training for Chuck Liddell.
This
time will be different, according to Jackson. "This time
I know I've only got to fight Wanderlei so I'm only going to
train for him," he stated. He didn't want to talk bad about
Silva but questioned who Wanderlei has been beating in his career;
"A bunch of Japanese guys." Looking at the rematch,
Jackson said, "I see it going my way because I've got a
good feeling that God is on my side."
Source: MMA Weekly
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HALLMAN
INJURED OUT OF FIGHT VS FRYKLUND
This weekend the newest MMA organization, APEX, is kicking off
their first every show. Unfortunately they are experiencing the
pains that all organizations go through and that is having to
replace matches at the last minute.
The
upcoming showdown between Dennis Hallman vs Tony Fryklund will
be on hold for now. MMAWeekly.com first reported the story on
the Soundoff Forum yesterday, that MMAWeekly has learned that
Dennis Hallman is injured. Hallman will not be on the show. Hallman
told MMAWeekly's Ryan Bennett ,"Yes I am out of the Apex
show. I tore the tendon sheathes in my arm. The doctor said I
am out for a minimum of 1 month...."
Apex
is trying to find a last minute replacement, but no word yet
on who will replace Hallman. The show takes place this Saturday.
Source: MMA Weekly
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Interview
Dana White
Notes:
Everyone
saw the PRIDE Middleweight champion Vanderlei Silva standing
in the UFC ring. Is there a snowball's chance in hell of a PRIDE
& UFC interpromotional business venture/mixture in the upcoming
year?
Dana
responded by saying that he would like to do and that he's done
it in the past (with Chuck Liddell and Ricco Rodriguez working
in Japan). PRIDE, however, still has not sent any fighters to
work in UFC. If White sent Randy Couture to fight in the PRIDE
ring tomorrow, then yes, the Japanese would oblige. However,
Dana feels that DSE (Dream Stage Entertainment) is never going
to reciprocate, and why should he budge until they cooperate?
Dana
reiterates that Silva is a real nice guy, very humble. He has
respect for Vanderlei because he will fight anybody in the world
at any time and in any ring because he's a real fighter. Dana
has no issues with Silva, but rather the suits in PRIDE (Sakakibara,
Takada, Kanda, etc.) holding up any potential deals. White has
no problem laying his UFC fighters on the line.
K-1
announced a stoppage in future MMA events and now has become
an agency to auction off their fighters under MMA contracts (Don
Frye, Yoshihiro Nakao, BJ Penn, etc.). What are your thoughts
on K-1 not running MMA shows?
Dana
thinks it sucks. The more MMA organizations there are in existence,
the better it is for the industry. It's a tough business. K-1
is a cool name for kickboxing, but not MMA. Running an MMA company
is not as easy as it looks. Everybody always has a bunch of suggestions
and ideas as to how to run an MMA company, but if it was as easy
as people think it is, then everyone would have their own organization.
The more people that spend money to support MMA in all the different
markets (US, Japan, Canada, etc.), the bigger and more lucrative
the industry will become.
Is
there any competition (K-1, PRIDE, etc.) with UFC on US PPV right
now?
Not
right now. K-1 is a cool name for kickboxing and kickboxing really
sucks. It has never done well. It was supposed to be the sport
of the 80s and then the 90s, and then people gave up on it in
2000. If you listen to people on the Internet, people have agendas
about what they would do for MMA. UFC has done a lot of good
things in the 3 1/2 years of Dana's administration. People thought
it was going to be impossible to get sanctioned with athletic
commissions and get on PPV, but those goals have been accomplished.
The administration has had a five year plan in place, and all
of the goals have been reached (so far) in 3 1/2 years.
What
are your thoughts on UFC & PRIDE PPVs running back to back
on the same weekends in America?
It's
bad overall for MMA. It's bad for PRIDE, because it's not going
to hurt UFC in terms of buyrates. It's a big issue that Dana
has with the PPV companies right now in America. America is UFC's
market because they are an American company, so any back-to-back
PPV situation is only going to hurt DSE.
On
the upcoming UFC Japan 12/12 show...
The
UFC Japan show on 12/12 is not a goal, it's now a reality. No
information will be given out yet until everything is secured.
Tito Ortiz vs. Vitor Belfort is the main event. It's the fight
that everyone has been waiting for. Belfort is still upset about
the result of his fight witn Randy Couture from the UFC 49 show.
If
UFC works with Pancrase for the 12/12 Tokyo show, will the image
of UFC in Japan be that of a second-class organization compared
to PRIDE?
Dana
doesn't worry about the image in this particular matter. They've
made some mistakes and it's all part of learning in the MMA business.
You learn from the mistakes and move on. UFC is not looking to
go over to Japan and work with any other organizations. The 12/12
Tokyo show is all about running a UFC brand show.
As
far as the UFC 12/12 Tokyo show is concerned, the show will air
live in the United States. The start time will be at 1 PM Japan
time, Midnight EST, 9 PM PST.
Will
BJ Penn work with UFC again?
BJ
and Dana are friends, but BJ's family runs his business decisions.
When other people make your decisions, things are going to happen.
You have to go with your head and your heart.
What
is the main goal of running in Japan?
To
make money and build a worldwide image.
What
were Dana's initial feelings when he was about to buy UFC with
his partners?
He
initially thought the UFC shows were terrible (the one in Bossier
City, LA. and in Japan). However, Dana was on the outside-looking-in
and it's a whole another ballgame when you are in the executive's
chair. When Dana used to talk to Bob Meyrowitz (the old UFC owner),
he would give Bob suggestions. Bob was like, "Yeah, yeah,
okay." Dana, after being in the executive's chair for two
years, called Bob up and apologized to him for all the suggestions
he made when he (Dana) was an agent/managing representative for
fighters.
There
has been a lot made on the Internet about the issue of production
values on UFC PPVs compared to Fuji TV's production values at
PRIDE shows. Thoughts?
You
don't want to have too much pyro/production or else you could
be associated with a WWE/wrestling event.
As
far as pyro, was it a matter of money or an issue of being associated
with wrestling?
With
the pyro, UFC looked too much like professional wrestling. Especially
if a PPV is a week after a big wrestling PPV (like the UFC 49
show, which was a week after WWE's Summerslam event). Once the
pyro was eliminated, more tickets for UFC live events have been
sold and the UFC shows look more legitimate as sporting events
production-wise.
Does
UFC try to bring in professional wrestling fans?
Originally,
the game plan was to get a cross-over appeal to wrestling fans.
However, experience and studies have shown that wrestling fans
want WWE and boxing/sports fans want to see real fighting. The
cross-over is with boxing, not WWE.
Has
UFC tried to market towards the Latin community (where there
is a heavy concentration of boxing fans)?
UFC
has tried really hard to market towards those fans, but they
don't have any fighters who speak Spanish. At a press conference
in New York, four Hispanic reporters showed up to talk to Tito
Ortiz. When Ortiz was asked a question in Spanish, he talked
in his California surfer dude voice and said he didn't know Spanish.
The reporters immediately walked out when Tito couldn't speak
Spanish.
Quote
of the interview from Dana White: "Tito Ortiz, is there
a more Mexican name than that?"
Regarding
international expansion of UFC's business, what is the current
game plan for UFC and what are some of the events that have led
to the current business decisions being implemented?
UFC's
home business is America, but there was a hard push for England.
A lot of money was spent. A deal wasn't secured properly to get
reimbursed for lost money. 35,000 PPV guys were done (very strong)
in the UK, but the problem is that UFC was told to run two events
a year in the UK a year to be carried on TV -- impossible, too
much money to do it. The networks played hardball with Dana and
ultimately everyone lost.
How
does UFC choose which fights make the PPV telecasts and which
don't?
You
never know what is going to happen (re: picking fights based
on KO potential or style clashes). White puts on a card to do
whatever is needed to build up different weight classes. You
can never keep everyone happy. You just never win. They try to
show as many fights as they possibly can show. They were lucky
that everything with UFC 49 was so good.
Source: Puoruresu Power
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Quote
of the Day
"It is better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your
life."
Elizabeth Kenny, A pioneer in the treatment of polio.
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Punishment
In Paradise
NEWS LETTER
Aloha,
The past 2 or 3 events we have some unfortunate events happen
were Fighters been pulling out the week or day of weigh-ins or
sometimes don't show at the fights. THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
ANYMORE!! This is a sport other fighters train and take time
from family to do this. This is an amateur event to give experience
and if HONORABLE will be rewarded. Those schools or fighters
who keep doing this will not be allowed to fight in P.I.P. because
its VERY IRRITATING and it makes the matchmakers look bad. I
hope we all can be sports men about this situation and not do
this. But to all those schools and fighters that stuck with P.I.P
and continue to will be rewarded.
Again I apologize to all the fighters that has been left with
a fight event day..
Brennan Kamaka
PUNISHMENT IN PARADISE
Sunday, Oct 10.2004
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KARO
BRINGS "THE HEAT" ON MMAWEEKLY RADIO
Karo Parisyan has put together back to back wins since his loss
to George St. Pierre at UFC 46. Fresh off his split decision
victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 49, Karo spoke with MMAWeekly about
the fight. He also gave his insight on the Matt Hughes and St.
Pierre's title bout coming up at UFC 50.
First
off, Parisyan has never lacked in confidence or his willingness
to speak his mind. As a kind of disclaimer, Karo said, "I
have no beef with anyone. Unless you make beef with me and that's
a different story. I have no beef with anybody. I'm cool with
everybody and I'll walk into the cage and fight whoever. I don't
care who they are, what they've done; as long as, they're my
weight. That's 170. I'm going for it."
Now
onto his fight with Nick Diaz. Karo stated, it was "not
the way I planned on it going but it's still a 'W' and I'm happy
about it." Looking back on it, Parisyan thinks he could
have submitted Diaz. He commented that Nick was "really
weak." When asked to clarify, Karo said, "He has very
weak legs, like on takedowns and stuff. He's not a strong guy."
Parisyan went on to say, "He's good in everything but not
great in anything."
When
asked about Diaz getting him in that Kimura, Karo said, "You
could break my friggen arm off in a Kimura or an Arm Bar. There's
no way I'm tapping. That's my shit. That's my signature move.
You're not going to catch me in my own stuff. I'd rather die
than get caught in a Kimura from Nick Diaz."
Parisyan
has only lost to Sean Sherk and George St. Pierre. Karo said
he had to cut a lot of weight the week leading up to the St.
Pierre fight in order to make the 170 pound weight limit. He
stated that he isn't too different of a fighter now than he was
when he fought George. The one difference is now Karo is, "doing
things a little more correct," when it comes to making weight.
His biggest issue when it comes to his weight management is his
diet. He admitted to eating "a lot of greasy stuff."
In a surprising comment, Karo said he's found out a few things
about St. Pierre since their bout. Such as, he claims, "He's
juicing these days."
While
on the topic of George St. Pierre, Parisyan was asked about how
he thinks George's title fight with Matt Hughes will go. Karo
said he isn't a big fan of Matt Hughes and even uttered the word
"boring" when describing Matt's fighting style. He
thinks Hughes will overpower St. Pierre and probably ground and
pound his way to victory. Having said that, Karo said Matt has
a "glass chin," and that he kinda hopes George knocks
Hughes out and he can get a rematch with St. Pierre.
Parisyan
has no idea who he will be fighting next. His immediate future
will be spent relaxing for the next week and not even thinking
about fighting. As Karo put it, the 170 pound division is "friggen
stacked." With his win over Diaz, Karo is right back in
the mix and ready to "fight whoever."
Source:
MMA Weekly |
ATKINS
INSIDER: UFC 49 NOTES
By Todd Atkins
Matt
Lindland's latest loss will prove to be costly. Lindland was
on a one-fight contract, and most likely won't be resigned unless
he wants to take a huge paycut. Even then, Zuffa doesn't really
have any plans to use him in the near future.
The
UFC brass are ecstatic over the debut of David Terrell, and want
him back in the ring as soon as possible. Don't be surprised
to see him back as early as UFC 51. Word is that if David Terrell
wins impressively again at UFC 51, he will be given the star
treatment.
UFC
was very happy with the way the fights turned out for the most
part. They are developing the 185-pound division, added a new
player to the heavyweight division in Justin Eilers, and are
were able to trim Matt Lindland from future budgets.
The
170-pound class is already deep but Chris Lytle and Karo Parisyan
kept themselves in the mix with their wins. Nick Diaz lost a
close fight but he is expected to be kept as well.
UFC
president Dana White thinks that UFC needs to develop a few more
heavyweights, and also work a bit more on the 205-pound division.
The thought is that Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz,
and Vitor Belfort can only face each other so many times.
As
in recent shows, the UFC will continue to trim fighters that
demand or command a lot of dollars, and put in young exciting
talent that will fight within their budget and sign their contracs
without question. That strategy, along with having a big name
or two headline a card, is the business model they will keep
pursuing.
We
will see if Tito Ortiz can 'carry' the UFC 50 show on his own.
Fans are not real excited about the Tito Ortiz vs. Guy Mezger
matchup, but Zuffa thinks it will be an easy fight for Tito in
order to get him back on track.
Marvin
Eastman may not be able to fight because of his K-1 injuries,
so it would not be a surprise to see someone else in there against
Canadian fighter Patrick Cote. The Zuffa offices are also not
convinced that Tim Sylvia will be ready to fight by December.
More
post UFC 49 notes:
Zuffa
claims over 12,000 fans attended, and that the gate made over
.
The
UFC-Spike reality show will supposedly start shooting September
15th and supposedly air on January 15th.
Spike
TV gave them the best time slot, which is right after WWE 'Raw'.
The
two coaches for the reality show will supposedly be Chuck Liddell
and Randy Couture.
Source: Fight Sport |
UFC
Japan Card Developing Nicely from Top to Bottom, but Ortiz Remains
a Question Mark
Scheduled
to take place on December 12 in Japan, UFC 51's card is developing
nicely and is going to be well-stocked with Japanese fighters.
The UFC has been in negotiations with Caol Uno, Genki Sudo, and
Tsuyoshi Kosaka to compete on the show, and UFC president Dana
White confirmed the Uno and Sudo negotiations in an interview
with Full
Contact Fighter.
Source: MMA Weekly |
THE
JAKE R. REPORT:
LIDDELL THUMBS 'TIGER' WHITE
Vernon
'Tiger' White had the orbital bone in his eye socket broken by
Chuck Liddell, and was not actually knocked out.
In
addition, Liddell's thumb went deep into White's eye on that
final punch, just as it did when Liddell fought Tito Ortiz.
Source: Fight Sport |
Brazilian
fights at Sportfight Oregon
Brazilian Glover Teixeira, know as "The Brazilian Pitbull",
will defend his light Heavyweight title against Justin Elliot
at Sportfight 5, which happens tonight (28) in Oregon, US. Very
skilled in Jiu-Jitsu, Teixeira won the title in last Sportfight
3 and this time he will have in front of him a Superbrawl and Gladiator Challenge veteran. In
the main fight of the night, Ed "Short Fuse" Herman
will take on UFC contender Trevor Prangley.
COMPLETE
CARD (subject to change):
Pro
bouts:
- Brian Ebersole Vs Ed Herman;
- Justin Ellison Vs Glover Teixeira;
- Dave Cochran Vs Trevor Burnell;
- Reed Cook Vs Matt Horwich;
- Scott Norton Vs Nick Gilardi;
- Paul Purcell Vs Jacen Flynn;
- Mike Whitehead Vs Brian Stromberg;
Amateur
bouts:
- Ed Nuno TQ Vs Bret Atchley;
- Ralf Alacorn Vs Jon Martin;
- Scott Lincoln Vs Josh Curran;
- Enoch Wilson Vs Paul Morris;
- Lee Anderson Vs Ian Loveland;
- David Brown Vs Eddie Blackburn;
Source: Tatame |
Interview
with Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov surprised everyone with his performance over
the past 6 months in the PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix 2004, losing
only to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the 8/15 Semi-Final Round.
What Kharitonov, who rocketed from being an unknown to one of
the top 4, think of his first loss?
Pride
Fighting Championships: How do you feel about your loss to Nogueira
in the Grand Prix finals? Sergei Kharitonov: I don't feel that
I did my best but more than that, I want to become stronger and
refine my skills. I think from here on I will further improve
my skills and make my style exactly like I imagine it should
be.
Pride:
Was Nogueira better than you expected? Or was he exactly what
you expected?
Kharitonov: Nogueira's level is exactly what I thought it would
be from my research. I know his fight history, of course, and
his technical level wasn't greater than what I expected. I think
the reason for my loss this time was that I wasn't able to do
what I had planned on myself. I planned for 3 rounds of 10, 5
and 5 minutes and I guess that my have had some effect on my
fight with Nogueira. Next time I will be in even better shape,
improve my skills even further and give a fight that everyone
can enjoy.
Pride: Were any of Nogueira's techniques surprising or any that
you think will be beneficial to you later?
Kharitonov: I know all of the techniques that he used in the
fight and they were what I expected. He wasn't able to finish
me with any of his techniques. There wasn't anything that surprised
me. The fight was exactly what I had prepared for. I think that
in parts (of the fight), Nogueira seemed a little more aggressive
to the judges and that's how the decision was made.
Pride: You gave up the mount position in the latter half of the
1st round. Were you worried?
Kharitonov: No, not at all. I was controlling the situation and
was able to stay calm.
Pride: What was your original game plan?
Kharitonov: My plan was pretty close to watch you saw in the
match, standing up and on the ground, but, as I said before,
I wasn't able to do everything that I had expected. I will be
able to by the next fight.
Pride: Was not being able to do everything that had planned on
due to pressure or the atmosphere at the event?
Kharitonov: Honestly, in a way, there probably was some pressure
from the outside and also the event's atmosphere. I think the
greatest factor in my loss was that although I had planned on
a 20-inute fight, we had to change it a few days before and that
had a huge effect.
Pride: So you think the outcome would be different if their had
been a 3rd round?
Kharitonov: I don't want to say that now. I would like to fight
Nogueira again in a regular match. That's all I can say.
Pride: Your position has risen at an incredible pace but do you
think you can beat Nogueira within 1 year?
Kharitonov: Hmm, I want to be number one. Being number one in
PRIDE is my first goal, not beating Nogueira.
Pride: Who would you like to fight next?
Kharitonov: I don't choose my opponents.
Pride: I think fans are looking forward to a match with Mirko.
Kharitonov: Then, I will gladly accept. (laughing)
Pride: Did you see the Fedor/Ogawa match?
Kharitonov: Of course. I think Fedor is on a different level
than Ogawa. Ogawa is a great athlete, though. I just think that
the difference in their levels was clear in the match.
Pride: What did you think about the final match?
Kharitonov: It had a lot of meaning and I think the fight was
even for both sides. There was striking from Fedor and Nogueira
tried many different techniques. The result was unfortunate but
I guess they will have a fight to see who is the strongest in
the near future.
Pride: And you want to be included?
Kharitonov: Yes. Unfortunately, it was Nogueira and Fedor that
advanced this time so I can't challenge anyone soon at this point.
If there's going to be another Grand Prix, I'd be happy to participate.
Pride: People will be after you since you've advanced to the
best 4.
Kharitonov: Of course. I'm always ready to hit back.
Pride: What does this loss mean to you?
Kharitonov: It was a good lesson for tomorrow. This loss is the
restarting point for me to advance to the next level. I was able
to find my weak points and see Nogueira's weak points. My coaches
also think this will be good study material. There's a new sports
center opening in November. Many other Russian fighters and me
will go there to improve our skill. It's very important to us.
I think we will be able to show a new-and-improved Russian Top
Team in the near future.
Pride: It looks like there will be a lot more Russian fighters
like yourself in the future.
Kharitonov: There's a lot of hidden potential in Russia and there
are many talented fighters. I think you will see more Russian
fighters in PRIDE in the future. I will also come back as a brand
new Sergei Kharitonov. Everyone must always aim for the top and
continuously improve themselves.
Pride: Are you going to teach at the sports center?
Kharitonov: No, I think I will be taught at the center. We have
a lot of great coaches in the Russian Top Team. It's their job
to bring up the young fighters and there's no room for me to
teach. (laughing) My position is that I'm a fighter and I want
them to teach me.
Pride: Are you going to continue your military job?
Kharitonov: Of course.
Source: Pride FC |
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