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2007
10/6/07
Punishment In Paradise 18
(MMA & Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery)
7/13/07
Punishment In Paradise 17
(MMA & Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery)
6/22/06
Got Skills
(Kickboxing/MMA)
(Waipahu Filcom)
4/27/07
Punishment In Paradise 16
(MMA & Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery)
3/24/07
Garden Island Cage Match 5
(MMA)
(Kauai)
2/18/06
Got Skills
(Kickboxing/MMA)
(Waipahu Filcom)
2/9/07
Punishment In Paradise 15
(MMA & Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery)
2/2/06
Got Skills
(Kickboxing/MMA)
(Waipahu Filcom)
1/14/07
NAGA Hawaii
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
(St. Louis H.S. Gym)
1/13/07
USA Boxing Amateur Boxing
(Boxing)
(Palolo Gym)
2006
12/31/06
Pride FC Shockwave
(PPV)
IFL 2hr Championship Show
(Fox Sports TV)
12/30/06
UFC 66
(PPV)
12/16/06
Longman Jiu-Jitsu Open Tournament
(BJJ)
(Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue)
12/13/06
Ultimate Fight Night
(Spike TV)
(Miramar, Marine Corps Air Station), San Diego, CA)
12/9/06
Grapplers Quest West X
(All Sport Arena, Las Vegas, NV)
12/2/06
Aloha State Championship of BJJ
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
(Klum Gym, UH)
12/1/06
Icon Sport
(MMA)
(Blaisdell Arena)
11/25/06
Kickin' It
(Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery Ballroom)
11/24/06
Punishment In Paradise 14
(MMA & Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery)
11/19/06
The Quest for Champions
(Sport Jujitsu, Submission Grappling)
(St. Louis High School Gym)
IFL (11/4 event)
(Fox Sports TV)
11/18/06
UFC 65: Bad Intentions
(PPV)
11/18/06
Got Skills
(Kickboxing/MMA)
(Waipahu Filcom)
11/11/06
The Ultimate Fighter 4: Finals
(Spike TV)
11/5/06
Pride Bushido 13
(PPV)
11/4/06
Stand Up Martial Arts (SUMA)
(Kickboxing)
(Blaisdell Arena)
10/28/06
Palolo Boxing
(Boxing)
(Palolo District Park)
10/21/06
Pride Fighting Championships: The Real Deal
(PPV)
(Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV)
RWE Qualfiers
(MMA)
(Hilo)
10/14/06
Kickin It
2-4PM
(Kickboxing)
&
Got Skills 5
7-10PM
(Kickboxing/Boxing & Wrestling/Sub Grappling)
(Ilima Intermediate, Ewa Beach)
UFC 64: Unstoppable
(PPV)
Pacific Island Showdown
International Invitational Ultimate Full-Contact Stickfighting Championship
(Stickfighting)
(Filipino Community Center Ballroom, Waipahu)
HLTC Olympic Sport Taekwondo Seminar
(Taekwondo)
(Kihei Public Charter School Auditorium – 300 Ohukai Road #209- Kihei, Maui)
10/13/06
RWE Qualfiers
(MMA)
(Katchafire Concert, Guam)
10/10/06
Ultimate Fight Night
(Spike TV)
10/8/06
IFL (9/23 event)
(Fox Sports TV)
10/7/06
Hawaii Fighting Championships: “Stand Your Ground I”
(Kickboxing/Jiu Jitsu/MMA)
(Dole Cannery Ballroom)
10/6/06
X-1 Battlegrounds
(MMA)
(Blaisdell Arena)
10/2/06
IFL 2 hr Special
(Fox Sports TV)
9/30/06
Jason "Mayhem" Miller Seminar
(HMC)
9/24/06
IFL (9/9 event)
(Fox Sports TV)
9/23/06
UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn 2
Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California
9/16/06
Kickin' It
(Kickboxing)
(Waipahu Filcom Center)
9/9/06
Punishment In Paradise 13
Unfinished Business
(Kickboxing, MMA)
(Dole Cannery Square Ballroom)
9/2/06
Icon Sport 47
(MMA, Kickboxing)
(Blaisdell Arena)
8/26-27/06
International Masters & Seniors Championships
(BJJ)
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
8/26/06
Got Skills 3
(Kickboxing/Boxing & Takedowns/Submission Grappling)
(Ilima Intermediate, Ewa Beach)
Palolo Gym Smoker
(Boxing)
(Palolo Gym)
UFC 62
(MMA)
(PPV)
8/21/06
UFC 62 Countdown: Liddell vs. Sobral
(Spike)
UFC: All Access Renato "Babalu" Sobral
(Spike)
8/18/06
Kickin' It
(Kickboxing)
(Waipahu Filcom Center)
8/17/06
Ultimate Fight Night 4
(MMA)
(Las Vegas, NV)
The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback Premiers
(Spike)
8/12/06
Hawaiian Open of BJJ
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
8/5/06
Rumble On The Rock
(MMA)
(Blaisdell Arena)
Garden Island Cage Match 4
(MMA)
(Kauai)
Island Warriors Fighting Championship
(MMA)
(War Memorial Gym, Wailuku, Maui)
7/28/06
RWE & PXC
(MMA)
(University of Guam Fieldhouse, Mangilao, Guam)
7/22/06
RWE Qualifiers
(MMA)
(Hilo Civic Center, Hilo)
7/22-30/06
CBJF World Championships
(BJJ)
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
7/21/06
Punishment In Paradise 12
(MMA, Kickboxing)
(Dole Cannery Ballroom)
7/20-24/06
CBJJO World Championships
(BJJ)
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
7/?/06
RAZE MMA Fight Night 2
(MMA)
(San Diego, CA)
7/8/06
Ring of Honor
(MMA & Kickboxing)
(Waianae H.S. Gym)
7/7/06
Kickin' It
(Kickboxing)
(Waipahu Filcom Center)
UFC 61
(MMA)
(Las Vegas, NV)
7/3/06
Got Skills 2
(Kickboxing/Boxing & Wrestling/Sub Grappling)
(Pagoda Hotel Ballroom)
Quest for Champions 2006 Tournament
(Sport-Jujitsu, Sport Pankration, Sub Grappling, Extreme Sparring)
(St. Louis H.S. Gym)
7/1/06
Pride
(MMA)
(Saitama Super Arena)
6/24/06
The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale
(MMA)
(The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV)
6/17/06
RWE Qualifiers
(MMA)
(Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Hilo)
USA-Boxing Hawaii
(Boxing)
(Palolo District Park)
6/10/06
X-1 Battlegrounds 4
(MMA)
(Blaisdell Arena)
6/4/06
PRIDE Bushido 11: 'Bushido Survival '06'
(PPV)
6/3/06
X-2 Extreme Wars:
Bay Area Brawl
(MMA)
(Oakland Alameda Coliseum, Oakland, CA)
2006 Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Associations Gi Tournament
(BJJ)
(Gracie Main Academy)
5/27/06
UFC 60:
Royce Gracie vs. Matt Hughes
(PPV)
5/26/06
Icon Sport 45
(MMA)
(Blaisdell 6Arena)
5/20/06
3rd Maui Jiu-Jitsu Championships
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
(Maui War Memorial Gym, Wailuku)
5/13/06
Got Skills Fighter Event
(MMA)
(Pagoda Hotel)
4/29/06
RAZE MMA Fight Night
(MMA)
(ipayOne center , former San Diego Sports Arena
San Diego, CA)
4/21/06
Rumble on the Rock 11: Grand Prix
(MMA)
(Blaisdell Arena)
4/15/06
UFC 59: Reality Check
(MMA)
(Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, CA)
4/7-9/06
2006 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
(BJJ)
(California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA)
4/6/06
Ultimate Fight Night on Spike TV
(MMA)
(Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV)
4/1/06
Punishment in Paradise
(Kickboxing)
(Sea Life Park)
3/26/06
3rd Maui Jiu-Jitsu Championships
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
(Maui War Memorial Gym, Wailuku)
3/25/06
Garden Island Cage
Match #3
(MMA)
(Kapaa H.S. Gym, Kapaa, Kauai)
3/11/06
Hawaiian Championship
of BJJ
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
(St. Louis H.S. Gym)
Full Contact Showdown
(MMA)
(Kahuna's Sports Bar & Grill, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base)
3/4/06
Kickin It 2006
(Kickboxing)
(Venue TBA)
2/26/06
NAGA Hawaii State Championship
(BJJ & Sub Grappling)
(Honolulu)
*Cancelled until Summer*
2/25/06
Icon Sport 44
(MMA)
(Blaisdell Arena)
2/4/06
Kick it Up
(Kickboxing)
(Pagoda Hotel Ballroom, Honolulu)
UFC 57:
Liddell vs. Couture 3
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, NV
(PPV)
1/27/06
So You Think You Tough
(MMA, Kickboxing)
(Kona Gym, Kona)
January
Grappler's Quest Hawaii
(Submission Grappling)
(TBA)
***Cancelled***
December 2006 News Part 1
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12/10/06
Quote of the Day
"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams."
Oprah Winfrey, American Television Talk Show Host/Actress/Entrepreneur
60 MINUTES TO AIR MMA SEGMENT ON SUNDAY
This Sunday's episode of the critically acclaimed CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes is scheduled to include a segment on mixed martial arts.The segment will include in-depth looks at both of the major MMA events that took place on September 23rd: UFC 63 in Anaheim, California (featuring Matt Hughes vs. BJ Penn), and the IFL's event in Moline, Illinois (featuring Renzo Gracie vs. Pat Miletich). In addition, 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley trained with both Gracie and Miletich before their fight. Make no mistake about it: This will be the biggest mainstream exposure that the sport of MMA has ever had. 60 Minutes is not only the most-watched newsmagazine on television, but is is also among the top twenty most-watched shows on all of television, with an average audience this season of just under 15 million viewers. The show will air at 7:00 PM Eastern and Pacific Time on Sunday night, although depending on the ending time of the late afternoon NFL game on your local CBS affiliate, the broadcast could begin after 7:00 PM in your local market. The official episode preview on CBS' web site hypes the segment in this way: "A New Kind of Fight--- Mixed martial arts, combining styles like boxing, wrestling and jujitsu, was once deemed too vicious for decent society. The sport has now modified its rules and is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in America. Scott Pelley reports. Solly Granatstein is the producer." Source: MMA Weekly
12/7 Press Release
Falaniko Vitale signs with Pavia, Ciscone & Associates, LLCPavia, Ciscone & Associates, LLC, in conjunction with www.MMAagents.com, is pleased to announce the signing of Falaniko Vitale. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, “Niko” has compiled a 21-6 professional MMA record, including wins over Matt Lindland, Dave Menne, Masanori Suda, Yushin Okami and Aaron Riley. Most recently, Vitale defeated Tim Williams by a first-round KO at Extreme Wars 5 on October 6, 2006 in Oahu, Hawaii. With his exciting, fan-pleasing style of fighting, and possessing victories over some of the top fighters in the world, MMAagents is looking forward to representing this great athlete. Pavia, Ciscone, and Associates, LLC would like to make you aware of the upcoming fight dates for some of the fighters we represent:
“The Sergeant” Steve Byrnes, a former sergeant in the U.S. Marines, will be making his UFC debut against fellow first-timer Logan Clark at Ultimate Fight Night 7 on Wednesday, December 13 in San Diego, CA. Based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Byrnes has a 6-0 pro MMA record with six submissions. The UFN 7 is being held at a marine base in San Diego.Karo “The Heat” Parisyan is scheduled to face Drew Fickett at Ultimate Fight Night 7 live on Spike TV on Wednesday, December 13 in San Diego, CA. Parisyan has a record of 15-4, with wins over Matt Serra, Chris Lytle, Nick Diaz. We are actively soliciting fighter sponsors for these events. We realize that the economics of the MMA fight game today dictate the need for fighter sponsors. As such, we coach all of our clients to use best efforts in displaying logos and to make mention and give thanks in all public opportunities, and we also send out post-fight sponsor packets with photos of sponsored fighter wearing sponsor logo on shorts and shirts and wearing sponsor company gear when applicable. We encourage the use of these pictures in advertisement when applicable and without conflict. The costs vary greatly depending on fighter and event. If you should have any interest, or would like to request more information, please contact my assistant Scott at 949-892-8702 or by e-mail at scott@mmaagents.com. I can also be reached directly by e-mail at kenpavia@mmaagents.com. Please check out our new website, www.MMAagents.com, to find out more about our company and the fighters we represent. Also, go to the News section and read our weekly columns, “The Pav says...,” “Q&A with GT,” and “The Cube in the Cage.”
Source: MMA Agents
Q&A with G.T. - Steve Byrnes A former sergeant in the U.S. Marines, Steve Byrnes is making his UFC debut against Logan Clark on December 13, 2006 at Ultimate Fight Night 7 on Spike TV. Fittingly enough, the event is being held at a marine base in San Diego, CA. "The Sergeant" has been undefeated since making his professional mixed martial arts debut in January 2005, compiling a 6-0 record with six submissions. Most recently, Byrnes dominated Joshua Ferreira at Hawaii-based X-1 show in October 2006 en route to a rear naked choke victory midway through the first round. Dressed in camouflage, full fatigues and with the American flag in hand as he makes his entrance, you know that Byrnes is always ready to go to war. I recently sat down with Steve as he was getting ready to head to the mainland for his UFC debut. GT: Steve, you are making your debut in the UFC Dec 13. Tell me what you thought when you received the call. Steve: I was shocked. This is something that all fighters want. My dreams had come true and this will be a day I will never forget. This is the best opportunity in my life. GT: What is your fighting background? Steve: My background is in wrestling. I have been wrestling since I was 12 years old. I have been grappling for eight years. I consider myself a submission fighter. GT: Tell me about your upcoming fight in the UFC? Steve: I am facing Logan Clark and he is 7-0. I have trained harder for this fight than all the rest of my fights. I will do whatever it takes to get a victory. GT: Should all go well in the UFC, what do you see for yourself in the future? Steve: I see bigger and better fights. I want to become a professional fighter full time. My main goal is to make this a career. GT: You were the head instructor for the Marines MMA class. Tell me about this experience. Steve: I am a 1st degree black belt. My job was to teach other Marines how to teach MMA. I was the head instructor trainer. It was exciting and an experience that I will never forget. GT: Tell me how you met Ken Pavia. And has he made your dreams come true? Steve: I met Ken at the weigh-ins at my last fight in X1 (Hawaii). He walked up to me and told me that Phil Baroni had mentioned me. He asked me what I wanted to do in my career. I looked him straight in the eyes and told him that I wanted to fight in Vegas. He gave me his card, I called him a week later and he made everything he promised a reality. Ken Pavia has made all my dreams come true.
Source: MMA Agents
The Pav says… The Pav says… I just got back from a weekend that saw me go from Hawaii for Icon Sport on Friday to Vancouver on Saturday for the Bodog fights… I’ll tell you, the Hawaiian fans are the best I’ve ever seen. The energy is great and they flip out whenever a punch lands. They also LOVE Miller… The Vancouver fans are new to the sport and were sober, with no alcohol permitted in the venue. While BoDog did not skimp on the production, the fans were in a coma for the first eight fights or so… Lesson learned: get them drunk, everyone always has a better time… As much as I fly, I still can’t figure out why the stewardesses wake me to make the seat erect for take off and landing, let a brother relax. The Pav says… Mayhem, along with Baroni and Tito, are the most entertaining fighters when they are not slinging leather. But Jason edges them both with ring entrances. It wasn’t his night, but you know he won’t take Trigg lightly in the rematch. Mark my words, he will be back bigger and better… How the hell did Trigg make 170 pounds eight months ago? He weighed in at 186 JACKED for the Mayhem fight. He must have taken a ton of Gamma-O and consumed large quantities of something. The Pav says… Jeremy “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” Williams will surprise you in MMA. He was 41-5 as a heavyweight boxer with 35 KO's. He cut to 205 to fight MMA. Twice, Fields had armbars deep on Williams in Hawaii and twice he got Rampage-slammed. I was sure the arm was going to pop. What surprised me even more was that Jeremy was ducking under punches and taking Fields down to show his diversity. Oh, and yes it is the same Williams that was the coach on The Contender. The Pav says… Eric Pele showed a true warrior’s spirit. He could have folded the tent under the barrage from Silva but stayed in the game. Homie is 10-2 with some big W's. Kudos to the guy for peeling the shirt too. He is down 150lbs and plans on dropping 50 more to make heavyweight. The Pav says… Trevor Prangley is the real deal. I would drop a dime on him if he was in against Franklin or A. Silva. He smashed Lutter, beat Stout and Sonnen, and was robbed against Horn. At BoDog, he beat a very good Semenov for a second time. You could hear Andrei wincing every time a body blow or a knee landed. He also has a caveman head. Trevor will wear a strap someday. The Pav says… I booked eight fights today with four different organizations. This includes four UFC fights. Every fight outside the UFC, including the winner’s share but not sponsors, pays our guys over 20k. I make dreams come true... The Pav says… My newest signing - Faliniko Vitale - is a BEAST. He’s a natural athlete and with the proper training he will be back on top of the mountain. Walking with him in Hawaii is like being with Brad Pitt in a female prison, or like being with Razor Rob in Huntington Beach. Check out http://www.myspace.com/robrazor The Pav says… Put your seatbelt on because this web site is just getting started. Tune in for three exclusive stories every week, and look for our pictures section. Just like Reggie Bush, LeBron James, Sidney Crosby, Ryan Howard, Martin Kampmann, Jake O’Brien, and Mike Pyle, we are busting out!
Source: MMA Agents
12/9/06
Quote of the Day
"Your waistline is your lifeline."
Jack LaLanne, American Fitness and Exercise Expert
Donate a Toy and Enjoy a Free Concert!
O2 Martial Arts Academy and Onzuka.com are proud sponsors and supporters for this charity event! Please donate a toy if you can stop by.Hey Everyone, Tomorrow is the FREE CONCERT with one of Hawaii's Hottest RnB / Jawaiian Band INOA' OLE and our Toys for Tots Charity Drive and we're hoping to count on our friends, and family to show up and support this event!!
Location: Cheerleaders Sports Bar near the old Costco's in Salt Lake
Time: 8:30pm to 2:00am / Inoa' Ole will go on at 10:00pm
Date: December 9, 2006If you haven't heard the radio spots on 1027.fm with Rick Rock and Francine Dee we are also one of the supporters in tonight’s Import Car Show pre-party at Foreplay Fridaze Pipeline Cafe' - So party all night but make sure to come out tomorrow night as well!! We will have some very cool prizes to raffle off courtesy of: The Tint Doctor, PUC Upholstery, Rad Motor Sport, Bad Sushi, 24 Hour Fitness, and SamtheManRadio.com and 1027 Da Bomb. Remember, you are not obligated to bring an unwrapped toy, however it is a charity event so give accordingly. Aloha and Happy Holidays! See you guys tomorrow night!! Check out www.4x4boyz.com for more information! ~ Marc Ebalaroza
WILL DSE REALLY SELL PRIDE TO WWE OR UFC?
Dream Stage Entertainment is taking part in ongoing negotiations with several different companies based in several different countries to sell Pride, according to a report in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.Among the companies with which DSE has had talks are the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Wrestling Entertainment, and multiple companies in both the United States and South Korea that were not named in the article, which further stated that the majority of the interest that has been shown in purchasing Pride has come from outside of Japan. The crux of the Observer article is that it is necessary for DSE to eventually sell the company because while the company can continue to put on mega-shows like the December 31st show in the short term, Pride at its current level is simply not a sustainable business model over the long run without the all-important Japanese TV deal. Fuji TV cancelled its contract and removed Pride from its network earlier this year due to company scandals, even though Pride's 2005 New Year's Eve show won the head-to-head ratings battle with the K-1 New Year's Eve show for the first time. Fuji TV was much more than just a TV outlet for Pride, as Fuji also paid the company millions of dollars and provided it with valuable promotional exposure. Pride has been unable to secure a new TV deal with any other major network in Japan. The DSE-owned Pride will continue to aggressively expand into the U.S. marketplace, add big-name fighters to its roster if given the opportunity, and continue to run shows in Japan. While it remains possible that a huge explosion in popularity or a Japanese TV deal could change the situation, neither of those two things are particularly likely to occur, and this would likely make it necessary for DSE to sell the company to new ownership if things don't turn around in the next year or so. If Pride were to be purchased by World Wrestling Entertainment, it is not a stretch to say that it would be unlikely to succeed. Putting aside any fears that WWE would be tempted to fix fights, there's also the well-documented fact that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has never displayed competence in any business outside of his core business of pro wrestling, with unsuccessful business ventures in nutritional supplements (IcoPro), a bodybuilding league (WBF), the movie industry (WWE Films), reality television production (Manhunt, Tough Enough, WWE Diva Search), a professional football league (XFL), the book industry (WWE's self-published novels in which McMahon solves crimes), and yes, even promoting legitimate shoot-fights on national television (Brawl for All). The Observer article noted that Zuffa is faced with a strategic choice. If the UFC bought Pride and inherited what the Observer referred to as Pride's "very high contracts," Zuffa would acquire lots of world-class MMA fighters, but the move would raise the UFC's salary structure and "up the ante greatly" in terms of the amount of money that the company spends on fighter contracts. If, on the other hand, Zuffa were to sit back and take a different kind of risk by letting the situation play itself out, the ideal scenario for Zuffa would be that Pride would eventually go out of business (or whoever buys Pride would fail with it and go under), thus making all of Pride's fighters free agents. This would enable Zuffa to pay a lot less for the fighters than they would otherwise have to, because at that point there would be a very large amount of free agent fighters and only two stable, big-money options available for those fighters (UFC and K-1), although upstarts like BodogFight have managed to lure Fedor Emelianenko away, at least for one fight. As the Observer reported, in the latter scenario Zuffa would be able to "work at signing only the people they want with the ability to negotiate more favorable terms [for Zuffa] due to the only other option [for the fighters] being K-1, which generally doesn't pay at Pride's level." In this scenario, with Pride's entire roster as free agents, the top-level fighters would likely end up split primarily between the UFC and K-1. In the face of all the speculation, Pride broadcaster Frank Trigg appeared on MMAWeekly Radio's SoundOff and denied outright that Pride was for sale. Trigg said, "Two major organizations offered to buy Pride and both answers were no. They were both very substantial offers." Trigg was adamant as he said, "[DSE President] Sakakibara does not want to sell Pride. Pride is not up for sale. I spoke with him earlier today. Are we trying to do cross-promotions with other people? Absolutely... [but] Pride is not up for sale." The Observer reported in its initial article that DSE's senior management will continue to act like "everything is status quo" and will continue to tell company employees that the company is not going to be sold. Regardless of how the situation with Pride plays out, the Observer reports that Zuffa is planning on getting "very aggressive" when it comes to signing top talent. The only thing for certain is that in the ever-changing landscape of MMA, only time will tell.
Source: MMA Weekly
WHITE WANTS TO "SHUT UP" SOUTHWORTH
At the up coming Strikeforce on December 8th the promotion will be holding its first ever 205lb Championship match as MMA veteran Vernon “Tiger” White and The Ultimate Fighter 1 alum Bobby Southworth collide.Both fighters are looking to rebound after disappointments in their most recent fights and build momentum for next year, but that’s about where the similarities end. While it may be conceivable that Southworth will be competing to further his fame, White has a decidedly different motivation heading into the fight. “I’m ready to have this long awaited fight with Bobby Southworth because there’s a lot of people that really look up to this guy and don’t realize what kind of jerk he is,” exclaims Vernon. “He likes to make fun of people and I want to shut his mouth.” “Basically he irritates me a lot,” continued White. “What he did to Chris Leben wasn’t called for on The Ultimate Fighter. I’m kind of in the same situation as Chris, so I’d like to give him [Southworth] a little bit of ammo or a little bit of fuel to burn his fire and see if he’ll talk trash about me. If he’s willing to do that then I’ll shut him up when we get in the cage.” According to Vernon, not only is there motivation to shut up Southworth, this fight has been a long time coming. “Somebody had set it up like two times before,” explained White. “I don’t even know if he knew about it, but they asked me and I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’” When asked if the fact that a title on the line was further incentive to win the fight, Vernon replied with a chuckle, “Not necessarily…because belts come and go, but to shut people up – that’s few and far between.” After a solid 2005 and beginning to this year, White has had a rough go of things over the past few months. After taking some time off, Vernon is ready to use this fight as a catalyst to bigger and better things. “In my last two matches, the one up in Canada [in Elite Fighting] and the one out in LA [in the WFA], were disappointing losses by decisions,” commented White. “But a lot of people figure that I won the fights, so the true fans know, all my fans out there know I’m an exciting fighter and whoever I go up against it’s going to be a good match” “I can do nothing but get better,” added Vernon. “Obviously it’s a turning point in my life. A lot of people that know me personally know I went through some hard times, moving up to Susanville and helping Ken out and then going through some money problems. So now it’s time for me to buckle down and start making some money like everybody else. I’m tired of these small paydays; it’s time for me to start making some mad money.” As for the future, word has it that White has the inside track on joining teammate Ken Shamrock’s Reno Lions of the IFL next season, but that’s not all that Vernon sees for himself in the coming year. “I want to stay as active as possible,” stated White. “The IFL, from what I understand, is going to be about 4-5 fights a year, so when I’m not fighting for them I’d like to fight somewhere else. I want to keep my feet wet because once you get out of the ring, the ring rust sets in and I don’t want ever to second guess my skills.” Along with a busier fight schedule, Vernon intends to explore avenues outside the fight game. “I’m looking at doing some TV programs or whatever I can do, anything to stay busy, maybe even commentating,” expressed White. “I was looking at Chuck [Liddell] and he was doing Celebrity Fit Club [on VH1], helping these guys out…that should be me, I should be doing stuff like that, I’m better looking than that guy [laughs]. The more recognition we can bring from other avenues to this area is better for everybody.” First things first as Vernon is clearly focused on his task at hand at Strikeforce. A point he reiterated when he concluded, “I’d like to thank my sponsors…Bite Me Mouthguards, Sierra Yamaha up in Chilcoot, California and Big Time Pest Control in Redding, California. As far as all the fans go, come up to the show because there’s going to be some fireworks popping off in Southworth’s face. So everyone come prepared to ‘oohh’ and ‘aahh’ because it’s going to be beautiful.”
Source: MMA Weekly
Jungle defines Brazilian adversaries
The organization of the seventh edition of Jungle Fight, that will be held on next December 17th, already confirmed the adversary of the Brazilian athletes confirmed at the card. Ronaldo Jacaré faces Roan Jucão’s pupil, while Aussério Silva faces the Croatian Saso Mucnjak. Rodrigo Riscado will face the French athlete Antony Rea and Danilo Rodaki faces the athlete from Amir Rahnavardi. This is the first edition of Jungle Fight out of . The promoter Wallid Ismail took the event from Amazonas to the Stadium Dvorana Tivoli Arena, at Slovene. Check out the complete card confirmed by the organization: COMPLETE CARD (subject to change): Jungle Fight 7
Sunday, December 17th, 2006
Stadium Dvorana Tivoli Arena – Slovene- Ronaldo Jacaré vs. Kassim Annam;
- Assuério Silva vs. Saso Mucnjak;
- Fabiano Iha vs. Dalibor Anastov;
- Rodrigo Riscado vs. Antony Rea;
- Danilo Rodaki vs. Amir Rahnavardi;
- Igor Pokrajac vs. Steven Cantewell;
- Leonard Sipolex vs. Ninic Drazenko;
- Jasmin vs. Jovanovic Dragan;
- Dany Marold vs. TBA;
- Kramberger Robert vs. Srdan Knjazevic.
Source: MMA Weekly
12/8/06
Quote of the Day
"Your waistline is your lifeline."
Jack LaLanne, American Fitness and Exercise Expert
Triple Crown Results!
Team Results
1) Team Relson Gracie
2) Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu / HMC
3) Gracie Kailua / Central Oahu / North ShoreTriple Crown Belt Winners White Belt:
Sean Skiendel, Brazilian Freestyle Jiu JitsuBlue Belt:
Brooks Navares, Gracie KailuaPurple/Brown Belt:
Rylan Lizares, Grappling UnlimitedNo Gi Novice:
Brooks Navares, Gracie KailuaNo Gi Intermediate:
Keith Inouye, Brazilian Freestyle Jiu JitsuNo Gi Advanced:
David Chew, Relson Gracie
Kids Gi Division
Ages 5 - 7:
1) Nainoa Dung
Uprising
2) Spike Kahalewai
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Kaua Nishigaya
Papakolea Fight ClubAges 9 - 10 (Light):
1) Joshua Terao
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
2) Canaan Rabaino
Gracie Kailua
3) Bobby Castle
Kendall Goo Jiu JitsuAges 9 - 11 (Heavy):
1) Brandon Saiki
Relson Gracie O2
2) Elijah Naeole
Gracie Kailua
3) JD Walker
Papakolea Fight ClubAge 12:
1) Noah Hashimoto
Relson Gracie
2) Justin Kahalewai
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Kealiiokamalu Nao
Papakolea Fight ClubAges 12 - 14:
1) David Terao
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
2) Noah Cronin
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
3) Ryan Nakagawa
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu JitsuAges 13 - 16:
1) Kawai Ching
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
2) Rusty Rivera
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
3) Taylor Sadler
Kendall Goo Jiu Jitsu
Ages 16 - 17 (Heavy):
1) Woodlen Kekauha
Papakolea Fight Club
2) Joshua Asperilla
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Richard Kim-Davis
Relson Gracie KaneoheWomens Gi Division
White Belt
1) Mytra Mckeague
Longman Jiu Jitsu
2) Kuulani Koenig
Gracie Kailua
3) Joleen Abreu
Relson Gracie KTIBlue - Purple Belt:
1) Lara Franco
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Anya Douglas
North Shore Jiu Jitsu
3) Sunshine Maunakea
North Shore Jiu JitsuMens White Belt
110 - 122 lbs:
1) Joshua Martinez
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Chivas Pestana
Grappling Unlimited123 - 135 lbs:
1) Sean Skiendel
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Ken Ito
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Matt Isoda
Grappling Unlimited136 - 148 lbs:
1) Cory Gifford
Central Oahu Jiu Jitsu
2) Wayne Salazar
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Brian Pate
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
149 - 161 lbs:
1) Kyle Matsuoka
Papakolea Fight Club
2) Jason Murata
Grappling Unlimited
3) Richard Diaz
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu162 - 174 lbs:
1) Ikaika Ohia
Gracie Kailua
2) Allan Ferreira
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Ason Abe
Grappling Unlimited175 - 187 lbs:
1) Graham Kovarik
Relson Gracie KTI
2) Tyson Suzuki
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Joseph Johnson
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu188 - 201 lbs:
1) Kenneth Gusman
Papakolea Fight Club
2) Kenneth Jimenez
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Ryan Lee
Papakolea Fight Club202 - 214 lbs:
1) Cole Williams
BJ Penn
2) Nick Char
Longman Jiu Jitsu
3) Seung Min Lee
Papakolea Fight Club215+ lbs:
1) Kalani Abreu
Relson Gracie KTI
2) Chris Academia
Fight 4 Life
3) Martin Trammel
Street SportsMens Blue Belt
136 - 148 lbs:
1) Desmond Thain
Papakolea Fight Club
2) Mike Pedro
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Jim Riglos
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
148 - 161 lbs:
1) Michael Bright
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
2) Bill Dorman
Gracie Kailua
3) Verne Schank
Relson Gracie O2162 - 174 lbs:
1) Brooks Navarez
Gracie Kailua
2) Keith Inouye
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Shane Kahananui
Relson Gracie KTI175 - 187 lbs:
1) Paul Champlin
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Robert Thompson
Relson Gracie
3) Benjamin Scapanio
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu188 - 201 lbs:
1) Bo Lagmay
Relson Gracie KTI
2) Sol Kahn
Longman Jiu Jitsu
3) Tyler Bailey
Relson Gracie O2202+ lbs:
1) David Chew
Relson Gracie
2) Patrick Kaawaloa
Gracie Kailua
3) James Craig
Central Oahu Jiu JitsuMens Purple Belt
Lightweight:
1) Kalani Lizama
Kendall Goo Jiu Jitsu
2) Syrus Melandish
Kendall Goo Jiu Jitsu
Middleweight:
1) Kyle Olivares
Relson Gracie O2
2) Luke Hacker
Longman Jiu Jitsu
3) Gilson Souza
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu JitsuHeavyweight:
1) Caleb Price
North Shore Jiu Jitsu
2) Leandro Grande
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
Mens Brown Belt
1) Rylan Lizares
Grappling Unlimited
2) Shane Agena
Relson Gracie O2Kids No Gi Division
Ages 5 - 7 (Novice):
1) Nainoa Dung
Uprising
2) Kaua Nishigaya
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Spike Kahalewai
Papakolea Fight ClubAges 9 - 10 (Novice):
1) Bobby Castle
Kendall Goo Jiu Jitsu
2) Cienna Japu
North Shore Jiu Jitsu
3) Canaan Rabaino
Gracie KailuaAges 13 - 14 (Novice):
1) Ryan Nakagawa
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) John Hommel
Relson Gracie
3) Kevin Conley
North Shore Jiu JitsuAges 15 - 17 (Novice):
1) Taylor Sadler
Kendall Goo Jiu Jitsu
2) Rusty Rivera
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
3) Lorence Kila
Relson GracieAges 10 - 11 (Intermediate):
1) Brandon Saiki
Relson Gracie O2
2) Elijah Naeole
Gracie Kailua
3) Joshua Terao
Relson Gracie KaneoheAges 12 - 13 (Intermediate):
1) Joshua Hashimoto
Relson Gracie
2) Noah Hashimoto
Relson Gracie
3) David Terao
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
Ages 12 - 14 (Advanced):
1) Sylver Quemado
Cobra Kai
2) Noah Cronin
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
3) Keanu Ching
Relson Gracie KaneoheWomens No Gi
1) Anya Douglas
North Shore Jiu Jitsu
2) Heather Eischens
Relson GracieMens No Gi Novice
123 - 135 lbs:
1) Sean Skiendel
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Matt Isoda
Grappling Unlimited
3) Joshua Martinez
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu136 - 148 lbs:
1) AJ Mendoza
2) Rodrigo Rizzo
Longman Jiu Jitsu
3) Brian Pate
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu148 - 161 lbs:
1) Chris Kawaihae
Gracie Kailua
2) Rob Tartaro
HMC
3) Kaitieli Teu
Fight 4 Life162 - 174 lbs:
1) Allan Ferreira
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Patrick Acia
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Chris Kansaki
Relson Gracie O2175 - 187 lbs:
1) Graham Kovarik
Relson Gracie KTI
2) Arian Moskwa
Fight 4 Life
3) Lars Chase
Relson Gracie O2188 - 201 lbs:
1) Hunter Seelbinder
Bulls Pen
2) Kenneth Gusman
Papakolea Fight Club
3) Ryan Lee
Papakolea Fight Club
202+ lbs.
1) Chris Academia
Fight 4 Life
2) James Craig
Central Oahu Jiu JitsuMens No Gi Intermediate
136 - 148 lbs:
1) Richard Vavra
Central Oahu Jiu Jitsu
2) Mike Pedro
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Brandon Thompson
Cobra Kai149 - 161 lbs:
1) Rick Burnett
HMC
2) Dan Holley
Central Oahu Jiu Jitsu
3) Bill Dorman
Gracie Kailua162 - 174 lbs:
1) Makoa Hanaike
MMA Development
2) Sage Gassaway
Longman Jiu Jitsu
3) Keith Inouye
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu175 - 187 lbs:
1) Paul Champlin
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
2) Benjamin Scapanio
Brazilian Freestyle Jiu Jitsu
3) Randal Kennedy
Central Oahu Jiu Jitsu188 - 201 lbs:
1) Tyler Bailey
Relson Gracie O2
2) Bo Lagmay
Relson Gracie KTI
3) Sol Kahn
Longman Jiu Jitsu215+ lbs:
1) Kalani Abreu
Relson Gracie KTI
2) Michael Tengan
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
3) Roy Onomura
Relson Gracie Team HK
Mens No Gi Advanced149 - 161 lbs:
1) Luke Hacker
Longman Jiu Jitsu
2) Kyle Olivares
Relson Gracie O2
3) Michael Bright
Relson Gracie Kaneohe
161 - 174 lbs:
1) Rylan Lizares
Grappling Unlimited
2) Brooks Navares
Gracie Kailua
3) Philip Espaniola
BJ Penn175 - 188:
1) Daniel Espaniola
Gracie Kailua201+:
1) David Chew
Relson Gracie
WFA PRESIDENT SUING OWNERS FOR NON-PAYMENT
As first reported live on MMAWeekly Radio on Wednesday evening, have told MMAWeekly that World Fighting Alliance President and CEO Jeremy Lappen is suing the owners of the WFA for breach of contract. In a lawsuit in the state of California, Lappen alleges that the WFA's owners have not paid him or many of the company's other employees for quite some time.Sources tell MMAWeekly that many of the WFA's employees have left the company and that the WFA's debt is piling up, with creditors seeking payments and with some vendors from the July 22nd show still waiting for their funds to be delivered. As mentioned on MMAWeekly Radio, this does not necessarily mean that the WFA is going out of business, but the lack of payments and the loss of employees is certainly an ominous sign for the potential future of the WFA. The WFA ran a show headlined by Quinton Jackson vs. Matt Lindland at The Forum in Los Angeles, California on July 22nd. Another show was scheduled for December 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada with a main event of Jackson vs. Marvin Eastman, but the Las Vegas show was postponed last month. At this point, it is not known when or if there will be another WFA show. If the WFA does indeed go out of business, it is believed that Quinton Jackson would become a free agent and would be able to sign with the UFC, Pride, or any other organization of his choice. Based on public statements and the marketability of the fight, a rematch with Chuck Liddell in the UFC would seem to be the most likely next move for Jackson if the WFA does go out of business. Mixed martial arts legend Bas Rutten, who was one of the main attractions at the WFA's July show, is a coach in the IFL and previously said in an interview with MMAWeekly that his WFA contract allows him to also fight in the IFL if he so chooses. It is not known when Rutten would be legally able to fight for an MMA organization other than the WFA or IFL if he wanted to do so. The contractual status of Heath Herring is also not currently known, but it is believed that other organizations have already approached the heavyweight fighter. Many of the other top fighters from the WFA's July show have signed with other MMA organizations, specifically the IFL in the cases of Matt Lindland and Ivan Salaverry.
Source: MMA Weekly
PRIDE ADDS SHOGUN & GOMI FOR SHOCKWAVE
Two more fights have been added to Pride Shockwave 2006. MMAWeekly’s #2 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will face Japanese Judoka Kazuhiro Nakamura, who is currently ranked #10. Both fighters are coming off of wins at Pride 32: The Real Deal. Originally scheduled to face Marvin Eastman, Nakamura stopped late replacement Travis Galbraith with strikes. “Shogun” Rua rebounded from an injury loss to Mark Coleman with a kneebar submission victory over Coleman’s teammate Kevin Randleman. Also announced, current Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi will face current Shooto Pacific Rim Welterweight Champion Mitsuhiro Ishida in a non-title match. The #1 ranked Gomi retained his Lightweight title at Bushido 13 with a unanimous decision over Marcus Aurelio in an anticipated rematch. Ishida has been impressive in his four Pride appearances, utilizing his wrestling prowess to remain undefeated. The T-Blood fighter is currently ranked #7 in MMAWeekly’s Lightweight Rankings. Confirmed Shockwave fights so far: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mark Hunt (Heavyweight Title Match)
Shinya Aoki vs. Joachim Hansen
Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez
Mauricio Rua vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura
Takanori Gomi vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (Non-Title Match)
Source: MMA Weekly
IVAN SALAVERRY SIGNS TO FIGHT IN IFL
Ultimate Fighting Championship and K-1 veteran Ivan Salaverry has signed to fight for the International Fight League. He will face Eduardo Pamplona at the January 19th event in Oakland, California that kicks of the first full 11-event season in the short history of the IFL.
