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Wednesday - October 2, 2002 |
Rage on the River Held September 28, 2002 - Portsmouth, Ohio By Joe Hall Alan Fenn def. Roger Sexton - Judges' decision Billy Bob Westfall def. Harry Bishop - KO Forrest Petz def. Daniel McRae - Referee stoppage (strikes) Todd Carney def. Pete Caniglia - Rear-naked choke Eric Wilson def. Brad Sizemore - Referee stoppage (punches & knees) Josh Smith def. Daniel Barrow - Rear-naked choke Jeff Cox def. Chad Ryner - Side choke/neck crank Tim Mannon def. Joe Walls - Armbar John Jones def. Chris Melvin - Guillotine choke Andrew Varney def. Zach Wilds - Armbar |
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Thursday - October 3, 2002 |
Brazil to Host a New NHB Event! Belfort & Rizzo Recovering, MECA 7 Rapidly Approaching! The Brazilian Beat: After the Brazilian fighters' participation at PRIDE 22, the attention in Brazil is now focused on the month of November, with PRIDE's biggest show of the year coming up, and MECA's seventh edition also rapidly approaching. Needless to say PRIDE 23 in November promises to have a number of Brazilians on the card, with both Vanderlei Silva and Rodrigo Minotauro defending their belts, plus the likely participation of several others. Besides all the training, contract deals, etc. for PRIDE 23, everyone is anxious to hear the final card for MECA 7 and the news of a new event in the country will surely heat up the month of October for the Brazilian NHB community. If that's not enough to shake things up, two major fighters undergoing surgery, Vitor Belfort and Pedro Rizzo, and their recoveries will also be on the spot as October rolls on. "The Beat" is finally back now, and it promises not to lose its rhythm anymore!
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From John Petrilli (RITC): 7 Weeks!! 3 Cities!! 4 Shows!! RITC, one of the most active MMA shows in the world, will close out a wildly successful year by having 4 events over a 7 week period in 3 different cities throughout Arizona. RITC 39 - Bring It!!! Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Saturday, October 19, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 8 PM Edwin Dewees vs Sam Adkins (UFC Veteran) Joseph Riggs vs Allan "A-Dawg" Sullivan Kenneth Alexander vs Adam Durant RITC 40 - Road Trip Beaudry RV Resort, Tucson, Arizona Saturday, November 2, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 8 PM RITC 41 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Saturday, November 23, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 8 PM RITC 42 - Let's Get It On !!! Pinal County - Parks, Recreation & Fairgrounds Casa Grande, Arizona Saturday, December 7, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM Earlier this year we brought you these memorable shows which had an average attendance of 2,300 fans.
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Saturday - October 5, 2002 |
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Sunday - October 6, 2002 |
Give Us Your Thoughts... UFC 40: Tito Ortiz vs. Ken Shamrock The bad blood is about to boil over. The UFC light-heavyweight title fight between current champ Tito Ortiz & past UFC Superfight champ Ken Shamrock is fast approaching and opinions on the pending battle between these personal rivals are as varied as they are many. We'd like to hear what you think about this fight and how it will play out... Some of the commentary we receive may appear in the October 2002 issue of FCF Click here to take the survey |
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From the event's promoter: TRIGG VS. MILETICH IS ON! Believe the rumors! The World Fighting Alliance has come through again with the official announcement of its first scheduled match-up for its upcoming November 23rd show. The WFA's third installment picks the party up where its Level 2 predecessor left it off by bringing fans, the pulsating beats, electrifying sights and tantalizing beauties it has become famous for. At the center of all the excitement, are seven of the sport's most anticipated match-ups, including a face-off of epic proportions between MMA veterans Frank Trigg and Pat Miletich for the WFA Welterweight title. For those who dare enter "Where the fight club meets the night club," the WFA is back with the ultimate in freestyle competition! Internationally-revered Frank Trigg returns to the WFA to serve up more devastation... as only he can. Fighting out of the rAw team, Trigg's top-notch wrestling skills, sheer aggression and confident attitude have made him one of the most talked about MMA athletes today. With victories over Jean Jacques Machado, Fabiano Iha, as well as a close loss in a back and forth war against Japanese samurai Hayato Sakurai, Trigg has certainly proved his mettle within the combat arena. Clamoring for more top-notch competition, "Twinkle Toes" may finally get his wish in the form of living legend Pat Miletich. Pat "the Croation Sensation" Miletich proudly makes his WFA debut on the heels of a prolific MMA career that has spanned seven years of active competition. As one of the MMA's most influential figures in the sport, Miletich's focus on mastering all aspects of the fight game have served him well in his reign as a six-time world champion. Looking to continue his tradition of solid performances, Miletich views his move to the WFA as the next logical step in his career. "I'm excited to fight for John Lewis and the WFA -- he knows how to treat fighters -- and I'm excited to fight Frank Trigg. Frank's a tough guy, and at this point in my career, that's the only type of guys I want to fight." With this bout to be joined by six other enticing pairings, the WFA: Level 3 will surely become one of the hottest tickets in town! Don't miss out on the next level in MMA competition. Stay tuned for ticket sales information on the way. For more event information, please contact Paula Romero, WFA Marketing & Promotions at prome100@aol.com. |
From Josh Hedges/Zuffa: One-Hour Special To Highlight Career of Ultimate Fighting Championship Legend Shamrock Continues To Train For Title Fight Vs. Tito Ortiz, Nov. 22, in Las Vegas As he continues to train for his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship November 22 in Las Vegas with a title fight against Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz, the UFC will premiere Ultimate Ken Shamrock, a one-hour pay-per-view television special, starting at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on DIRECTV and 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT, Sunday, Oct. 13, on iN DEMAND, BellExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $9.95. Ultimate Ken Shamrock is a retrospective of the career of the UFC pioneer who was its first super fight champion. Highlights will include classic battles with Royce Gracie, Dan Severn, Oleg Taktarov and Kimo. Re-plays of the show will air throughout the remainder of October. Shamrock will return to the UFC live on pay-per-view Friday, Nov. 22, in the main event of UFC 40: Vendetta, when he meets Ortiz for the light heavyweight championship. Fight fans are well aware that Ortiz and Shamrock have a major score to settle based on long-standing hostilities between each other. [Following the show's premiere, the re-play schedule includes: iN DEMAND, channel iN1, Midnight EDT/9 p.m. PDT, Oct. 13; iN2, 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT and 10 p.m. EDT/7 p.m.PDT, Oct. 14; iN1, 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT, Oct. 16; iN2, Midnight EDT/9 p.m. PDT, Oct. 16 and iN1, 1 a.m. EDT/10 p.m. PDT, Oct. 16/15. DIRECTV will re-play it on its All Day Ticket Oct. 14, 17, 21, 25 and 29. BellExpressVu re-plays will be at 10 p.m EDT/7 p.m. PDT, Oct. 13; 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT and 10 p.m.EDT/7 p.m. PDT, Oct. 14; 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT and 10 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. PDT, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. Viewers Choice Canada will re-play it on its All Day Ticket Oct. 14, 19 and 28.] The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., is the world's leading mixed martial arts association. Owned and operated by Zuffa LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view events yearly through cable and satellite providers. In addition to its U.S. distribution on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, BellExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada, UFC events are distributed internationally through British Sky Broadcasting, WOWOW, Inc. in Japan, Globosat in Brazil and Modern Sports and Entertainment in Scandinavia. UFC licenses video games for all major playing platforms through Crave Entertainment. The UFC's next PPV event will be at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on Friday, November 22, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. |
Tuesday - October 8, 2002 |
From Josh Hedges/Zuffa: Second Ultimate Fighting Championship Title Fight On Live, Pay-Per-View Tickets On Sale Now; Ortiz To Battle Shamrock For Light Heavyweight Belt LAS VEGAS, October 8, 2002...Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes of Hillsboro, Ill., will defend his title for the third time when he takes on top contender Gil Castillo of Concord, Calif., live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST as the co-main event of UFC 40: Vendetta, Friday, November 22, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz will meet UFC legend Ken Shamrock for the light heavyweight belt in the main event. Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, can be purchased at the MGM Grand box office and all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-880-0880 and 702-474-4000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. UFC 40: Vendetta will be available live at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, BellExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $29.95. Hughes, 27-3-0 in Mixed Martial Arts, most recently defended his title July 13 at UFC 38: The Brawl At Royal Albert Hall in London where he defeated former champ Carlos Newton by referee stoppage due to punches at 4:37 of the fourth round. It marked his second victory over Newton in eight months after he won the belt from him Nov. 2, 2001, at UFC 34: High Voltage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with a knockout at 1:27 of the second round. In between, Hughes also defeated Japanese legend Hayato Sakurai March 22 at UFC 36: Worlds Collide at the MGM Grand by technical knockout at 3:01 of the fourth round. Castillo, 17-1-0, is a top welterweight contender who defeated Chris Brennan January 11 at UFC 35: Throw Down at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., by unanimous decision after three rounds. Castillo is a jiu-jitsu specialist who trains with Cesar Gracie and like many Gracie fighters his strengths are grappling and submissions. The Ortiz-Shamrock matchup has been much anticipated for some time and the fight will pit the UFC's old guard against the new. Fight fans are well aware they have a major score to settle based on long-standing hostilities between each other although they have never fought. Shamrock has not fought in the UFC since December 1996 but continued to train UFC fighters. Bad vibes were building for years, but reached a boiling point March 5, 1999, at UFC 19: Young Guns in Bay St. Louis, Miss., after Ortiz battered Shamrock protégé Guy Mezger forcing stoppage of the fight. In the post-fight celebration, Ortiz donned a T-shirt parodying Mezger's name. Shamrock jumped atop the Octagon fence and has since vowed to teach Ortiz some humility. "I cannot leave the game without fighting him," Shamrock said. Ortiz' response to Shamrock's return is typical Tito. "I can't wait to welcome him back to the new UFC," he said. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., is the world's leading mixed martial arts sports association. Owned and operated by Zuffa LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view events yearly through cable and satellite providers. In addition to its U.S. distribution on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada, UFC events are distributed internationally through British Sky Broadcasting, WOWOW, Inc., in Japan, Globosat in Brazil and Modern Sports and Entertainment in Scandinavia. UFC licenses video games for all major playing platforms through Crave Entertainment. The UFC's next PPV event will be UFC 40: Vendetta at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on Friday, Nov. 22, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Editor's Note: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz' mixed martial arts record is 10-2-0. He lives in Huntington Beach Calif. Ken Shamrock is 8-4-2. He lives in San Diego, Calif. The remainder of the UFC 40: Vendetta card will be announced. |
From the event's promoter: Nov. 17, 2002 - Ft. Wayne, IN. The Danger Zone will be holding Fight Night IV at Broadripple Place in Ft. Wayne, IN. All amateur fighters interested in getting their start or continuing their career contact us. This is full contact mixed martial arts in a ring in one of the best night clubs in Northern Indiana. Fill out a fighter application at http://www.the-dangerzone.com/. We will have 2 pro bouts and if you are interested in competing contact Becky Levi at dzmatchmaker@yahoo.com Amerisuites is hotel sponsor and rates are $55 per night. This is double with sitting area, refrigerater, and microwave. Tickets will be $15, $20, and $25. Tables of 4 will go for $100. Weight classes are 135-below, 136-150, 151-165, 166-180,181-185-196-210, and 211-above. We have developed this area of fans and it is a fantastic show to compete in or attend. All fighters must fill out a fighter application, and get HIV results within a 6 month time frame. Don't miss this night of full contact mixed martial arts action! |
Wednesday - October 9, 2002 |
From T. Jay Thompson: Hawaiian born, Ronald Jhun was once again on the verge of breaking into the "big show" at 185lbs before losing to UCC sensation Stephan Potvin last month by toe hold. By all accounts Jhun was dominating the fight and was going in for the kill when he was caught with a very skillful submission. Since then Jhun has been contemplating which way to take his career. He even pondered taking some much deserved time off (although that would have dropped him even further off the radar in the big picture). Well, once the stinging taste of defeat began to wear off, "The Machine Gun" decided to reload... 15lbs lighter! Jhun, who walked around below the 185lb class he was previously fighting in was constantly pitted against larger opponents. Look for Jhun to make his debut at 170lbs in Super Brawl's "Battle for the Belts" to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday night, November, 9 against an opponent to be named in the coming days. A win against a formidable opponent will no doubt revitalize Jhun's career. |
Thursday - October 10, 2002 |
Official ISKA and IFC press release: ISKA/IFC COMBINE EFFORTS Gainesville, FL: The ISKA today announced the merger of the sanctioning functions of the IFC with the ISKA. IFC officials will now become part of the newly formed Mixed Martial Arts division of the ISKA. Mr. Paul Smith, former Commissioner of the IFC, will become Director of the new ISKA MMA division. "The ISKA welcomes the expertise and experience of Mr. Smith and the many fine officials that he has supervised under the IFC banner," states Cory Schafer, President of the ISKA. "They have been instrumental in the development of Mixed Martial Arts as a legitimate and highly recognized sport. Together we'll work to continue the development of the sport and to help its incredible athletes gain the recognition and reward that they deserve." IFC, one of the oldest and most recognized names in MMA will continue as a promotional company only, producing MMA events sanctioned by the ISKA. Since1996 their leadership has helped to shape the rules and safety regulations that currently exist for MMA competition. Paul Smith has been an advisor to the Nevada State Athletic Commission and currently serves as the MMA advisor for the California State Athletic Commission. "Mixed Martial Arts is maturing, and it is here to stay," states Smith. "With the extraordinary growth of the sport at both the professional and amateur levels, it is important that we provide a safe and unified system of rules and requirements to guide promoters and to assist those athletic regulating bodies not familiar with the sport. The ISKA has a long and distinguished record of promoting fairness and fighter safety on a world-wide level and we look forward to coordinating our efforts through the ISKA MMA division and working hard for the future of this very exciting fighting sport." For more information please contact ISKA President Cory Schafer at (352) 331-0260, schafriska@aol.com or ISKA MMA Division Director Paul Smith at paulsmith@ifc-usa.com. |
From the event's promoter: The Gauntlet Trials 4.0 is getting ready for an action packed night. On October 12th in Griffin Georgia the doors will open at 6pm to host the 4th installment of the Gauntlet Trials. This is a Mixed Martial Arts event with the winners of each five weight classes advancing to the Nationals held in Iowa by Monte Cox. This is an I.S.C.F sanctioned event. Saturday, October 12, 2002 The Gauntlet Trials 4.0 Griffin, GA Doors open at 6:00PM Sanctioned by the ISCF Winners of each weight division advance to the Nationals held by Monte Cox in Iowa Tickets in advance are $15.00 and $20.00 the week of the event. To finish off the night, the ISCF East Coast Welterweight Champion will be decided between Walter "Peewee" McCall of Valdosta Martial Arts, Valdosta, GA and Shawn "The Executioner" Porter of Spartanburg Martial Arts, Spartanburg, GA. The card to date is as follows: 150 under Jason Hicks - SC Chris Wittnick -GA- South Side BJJ Jason Thompson -GA Dustin Rhodes** AL 170 under Cliff Hagerman - GA -Academy Of Fighting Arts Dan Anchetta - GA - HardCore Gym Douglas Edwards - GA Byron Whitesides - SC Todd Moon- GA -Valdosta Martial Arts Matt Corsey - GA- Academy of Fighting Arts David Sosbee** - AL Dustin Duck** - GA - LA Boxing 190 under Ron Myers - GA Mitsuaki Uchida - GA - Taido Kevin Gittemier - GA Jim Cruce**- GA 210 under Jason Thompson - AL Brian Lefleur** - GA -Valdosta Martial Arts Brent Weedman - KY Sam Smith - GA- Augusta Martial Arts 211 up Jeff Alcorn - GA- Warehouse Martial Arts Jimmy Jennings - GA Wayne Music - GA -Valdosta Martial Arts James Thorpe**- GA - LA Boxing Nate Spivey** LA -Team Outlaw Directions to the venue are:
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From the events' promoter Brian Cimins: Only A Week from This Saturday!! The Grapplers Quest Submission Grappling World Championships, Saturday, October 19th at Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey is shaping up to be another blockbuster event. With 221 competitors already pre-registered, we are expecting well over 500 competitors at the show. 72 Divisions have been slated for Novice-Advanced Men, Women, Children, Executives, and Masters! SAVE $25 - We have extended online pre-registration to Sunday, October 13th until 11:59 PM. After that time, registrations will only be accepted at-the-door. Weigh-Ins start at 8:00 AM, and the Children's Division begin at 10:00 AM. To register online and Save $25, go to: http://www.grapplers.com (Click on Registration Image to the Left or STORE) For driving directions and mass transit info, go to: http://www.grapplers.com/worlds/framedirections.html For hotel accommodations, go to: http://www.grapplers.com/worlds/accommidations.html To visit the official website of GQ-Worlds, go to: http://www.Grapplers.com/Worlds Full Contact Action in New Jersey The premier of SportFighting will be on Saturday, November 9th, 2002 at Marist High School (1241 Kennedy Blvd.) in Bayonne, New Jersey. SportFighting will also feature a 15-20 minute set (during the break between The Undercard and Main Card) newly signed Sony label Punk Rock and Alternative Rock Band, CHARM SCHOOL featuring some classic and electrified cover songs, plus some super-charged originals! The Marine Corps Reserve's "Toys for Tots" program will host a "Toy Drive" on Saturday, November 9th at SportFighting in New Jersey. The Event will be hosted at Marist High School (1241 Kennedy Blvd.) in Bayonne, New Jersey. Seating and At-The-Door Ticket Sales begin at 5:30 PM and the first match begins at 7:00 PM. Please bring new and unwrapped toys to the SportFighting event on Saturday, November 9th in Bayonne, New Jersey between the hours of 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Last year, this program reached out to 187,000 children in Northern New Jersey because of the community's heartfelt generosity. I would like to continue this tradition and show the Marine Corps Reserve as a whole that the Grappling and Martial Arts community will continue this very worthy cause. The Fight card will include The MMA debut of 3-Time Grapplers Quest Champ, Todd Margolis and 2-Time GQ Superfighter, Ken Kronenberg, plus:
Saturday, November 16th 138 Pre-Registered competitors already... looking to break 600!!! Saturday, November 16th Durango High School 7100 West Dewey Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89113-1104 Pre-Register Now - Save $25 - Go to: http://www.grapplers.com/store/online_registration2.cfm Download the official event package of GQ-West 3 at: http://www.grapplers.com/article_images/gqwest3.doc Visit the Official Website of Grapplers Quest West 3 at: http://www.grapplers.com/west/ The Quest is Coming West...Spread the Word! Questions or comments? Contact us: Event Hotline: 973 831-4121 or email: Director@Grapplers.com |
Friday - October 11, 2002 |
A Night of Triple Martial Arts Excitement All in One Arena
Championship kickboxing including: ISKA World Light Welterweight Championship USKBA Champ Tim Lane vs. Intn'l Champ Erik Marshall Men's & Women's Muay Thai bouts, including Shennen Maceo, Kat Diaz & more! Mixed Martial Arts matches featuring: Jose Rodriguez, Steve Anshelewitz, Nardu Debra, Chris Liguori, John Rottendella, Danny Suarez, Themi Papadimitriou, Steve Haigh & more! *Card subject to change Saturday, October 12, 2002 8:00PM Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut Buy tickets online at www.TICKETS.com or call 1-800-477-6849. Tickets also available at the Mohegan Sun box office. PRICES $75,$50,$40,$30. |
Top Team to shine in Pancrase in 2003; Chute Boxe going to Mexico! The Brazilian Beat: October is already rolling and Brazil's biggest NHB event is in the final stages of development! MECA 7 will bring back several veterans and showcase some newcomers as well, promising to develop new talents as always. With names like Murilo Ninja, Anderson and Assuerio Silva, Luiz Azeredo, Gustavo Ximu and others having their careers practically started in MECA, it's always important to keep a close eye on the new talent that may appear on the card. Yet MECA isn't the only thing happening right now in Brazil, PRIDE 23 is still more than a month away, but the negotiations are heating up the scene in Brazil with several fighters pursuing a spot on the event's card. But since PRIDE isn't the only event in the world, the Brazilian teams are always breaking new ground with the Brazilian Top Team establishing a relationship with Pancrase for 2003 and Chute Boxe going to Mexico in the next two months . So enjoy the reading as Full Contact Fighter delivers the beat!
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Sunday - October 13, 2002 |
Held October 11, 2002 Montreal, Canada Results & Photos by Keith Mills
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Makes Lackluster Debut By Loretta Hunt
Marred by the eternal curse of last minute injuries, illness, and fighter mishaps -- the card of MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai fare undoubtedly suffered. Losing one main event fight (Tim Lane versus Erik Marshall for the ISKA Championship was called off scant hours before the event when Marshall was found to have an upper respiratory infection during the required pre-fight medical exam), the night was generally not an example of stellar MMA action and was only punctuated by two clear mismatches in Muay Thai action (reportedly due to loss of opponents that had to be replaced at the last minute). With many of the match-ups not making it past the first round (or a couple of minutes in the case of single round time-limited bouts), the entire show lasted a little over two hours. For the East Coast MMA Championship, Renzo Gracie's Steve Anshelwitz was victorious over Pitts Penn's Jose Rodriguez in a validly controversial referee stoppage. Of the six mixed martial arts bouts offered last night, Gracie-trained Nardu Debra's victory in his battle with newcomer standout Danny Suarez, of Combined Martial Arts, was the night's high point. The Results MMA Non-Title Bouts USKBA Ring of Combat MMA Championship East Coast MMA Championship Muay Thai Women's Muay Thai Bout K.I.C.K. World Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Championship Chris "The Cannon" Wagner def. Tony "TNT" Ventura- Majority decision (12 rounds) |
Tuesday - October 15, 2002 |
By Keith Mills Also on this card is the first women's bout in KOTC history. 3-0 HOOKnSHOOT vet and Ruas Vale Tudo student Debi Purcell [pictured] takes on Nicole Albrecht, a student of John Delao where Chris Brennan received his black belt with a reported 5-0 record. Although Debi has been tearing up the women's 135 division on her quest for the HOOKnSHOOT belt, this bout does not have a weight division so Albrecht, at 5'11" and 155-160 lbs, will have both the reach and weight advantage over Debi. Of the show itself Debi says, "It means a lot. King Of The Cage is a huge show, one of the biggest shows in the world. The fact that they are going to allow a female bout on the card is really, really important to me." Debi has already given up the first title shot at the coveted HOOKnSHOOT belt to take this fight. "I had a really hard decision to make, whether I was going to fight her for the belt right now or fight in KOTC," says Debi, "I chose KOTC because it's a good organization and I think for me right now it's definitely the move I need to make." Other surprises on the card include the return of Charles "Crazy Horse" Bennett. Bennett has fought in KOTC before where he lost to Duane Ludwig over a year ago, but is most remembered for two knock out slams both against Todd Carney in WEF in 2000 and RSF in 2001. Bennett reportedly has had trouble with the law keep him out of the cage for most of this year with the exception of a loss in WEFC in June to Rick Davis. His opponent Charlie Kohler may have an equally mixed record but his losses were to Joe Hurley in KOTC and Vitor Ribeiro in WFA 1, nothing to be embarrassed over. Bennett has a very unorthodox style that always pleases the crowd so look for this one at 165-170 to be less technical and more exciting than some of the heavier fighters. KOTC 170-Pound World Title Match: Romie Aram Vs. Joe Stevenson Fernando Vasconcelos Vs. Churuto Verissimo Todd Medina Vs. Edwin Dewees Charlie Kohler Vs. Charles "Crazy Horse" Bennett Art Santore Vs. Thomas Kenney Jason "The Punisher" Lambert Vs. Brian Stromberg Freddie George Vs. Cliff Jacobs Thomas Denny Vs. Aaron Anderson Debi Purcell Vs. Nicole Albrecht Mike "Rhino" Bourke Vs. Brent Stevens Cipi Gamino Vs. Dave Rivas Richard Soliz Vs. Ricky Libertini Chui Vs. Josh Lewis Shad Smith Vs. Chris Jefffers Mark McLelland Vs. Raymond Young (Fight Card Subject to Change) For tickets to the Soboba Casino show, go to www.ticketmaster.com |
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From event promoter T. Jay Thompson: UFC and Pancrase veteran, "Mr. International" Shonie Carter will battle Hawaiian sensation, Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun on November 9, in Super Brawl's "Battle for the Belts". Carter the self proclaimed "Player with a Passport" is coming of a decisive and flamboyant win in Super Brawl 25 over Grappling Unlimited's "Ice Cold" Kolo Koka. Jhun has been on the verge of breaking into the "big show" on a number of occasions at the 185lb limit. But this time will be testing the waters at 170lbs for the first time. A win over Carter would put him right back on the map in the 170lb division. |
From Susumu's Gallery: Hello, We have added 27 photos from Pride 22 held on September 29th. Please enjoy! Visit Susumu's gallery at http://come.to/susumu. |
From the event's promoter: After many years of hard work and months of preparation, the World Freestyle Fighting Championships is excited to announce that the WFF Championships 3 will be the first MMA event in history to be sanctioned by the Vancouver Athletic Commission (VAC). WFF 3 is scheduled for Friday, October 25th, 2002, at the historical Orpheum Theatre, in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia! This is a huge moment for mixed martial arts in Canada, as the city of Vancouver has been opposed to any type of MMA events since the negative press of the early UFC's... until now! The lineup is equally as impressive with the return of some familiar faces and the introduction of some new talent. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Complete Lineup - Main Event: Chris Franco, Vancouver, BC, 220 lbs, C-Franco Pankration - Guam Superbrawl Champion - Oregon State Super-Heavyweight Jujitsu Champion - Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight Champion - BC Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion - Trained some of the top amateur and professional fighters in Canada in boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling, NHB & Pankration VS Roger Neff,Dalton Gardens, Idaho, 250-265lbs, Wrestling / Sambo - Shooto Heavyweight - No. 1 Ranking - 2001 Submission Wrestling World Championships - 2001 Abu Dhabi American Heavyweight champion - 'Frank Shamrock's Bushido Open' winner - 'King of the Cage IV' Heavyweight Champion - Greco Roman & Freestyle Olympic Trials finalist - FIAS Sombo National Champion - 10 AAU National Wrestling titles Semi-Main Event: Denis Kang, Vancouver, BC, 185lbs, Soares Jiu-Jitsu - Pancrase Japan Champion - Canadian Abu Dhabi Qualifier Champion - World Freestyle Fighting 2 Champion - Veteran of Bas Rutten Invitational, Pancrase, Extreme Fighting, IFC VS Amir Rhanavardi Los Angeles, CA, 185 lbs, Team Extreme / Bas Rutten - 2 time Pride Japan Veteran - Veteran of King of the Cage, Gladiator Challenge, Extreme Fighting. Blake Frederikson Vancouver, BC, 155 lbs, Gibson Pankration - UFCF Lightweight Pacific Northwest Pankration Champion Vs Anthony Hamlett, Tacoma, Washington, 155lbs, AMC Pankration - Former Hook n Shoot Lightweight World Champion - 3 Time All-American Wrestling Champion - Veteran of Abu Dhabi, IFC, WEF, Shooto Kultar Gill Vancouver, BC,155 lbs, Gibson Pankration - North American Muay Thai Champion - UFCF Middleweight Pacific Northwest Champion - Veteran of Shogun Hawaii Vs Dave Scholton, Vancouver, BC, 155lbs, Marcus Soares Jiu-Jitsu - Canadian National Wrestling Champion Also on the card: - Cameron Brown (Gibson Pankration) vs Chris Peak (Peterac Martial Arts) - Justin Livingston (Soares Jiu-Jitsu) vs Kajun Johnson (PG Fight Club) - Jeremy Whittingham (C-Franco Pankration) vs Gord Cummings (Sholty Jiu-Jitsu) - Garret Davis (Soares Jiu-Jitsu) vs Jason Hardgraves (PG Fight Club) The WFF3 is presented by Bio-X Engineered Nutrition and Reflex, and sponsored by Studio 54, Nitelife Guide, Granville Island Brewery, Bushido Martial Arts, Carter Motor Sports, and the Travelodge. ** Card subject to change E-mail davidlea@fighttraining.com with any questions. Support the sport! |
Thursday - October 17, 2002 |
From Josh Hedges/Zuffa: CHUCK LIDDELL TO TAKE ON 'BABALU' SOBRAL AT UFC 40: VENDETTA LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW, NOV. 22, AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS Ultimate Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Top Contender To Fight Brazilian Wrestler/Kickboxer On Ortiz-Shamrock Championship Card Tickets Now On Sale; Hughes To Meet Castillo for Welterweight Title LAS VEGAS, October 16, 2002... Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight top contender Chuck Liddell of San Luis Obispo, Calif., will take on Brazilian kickboxing/submission specialist Renato "Babalu" Sobral of Rio de Janeiro in one of the main card bouts of UFC 40: Vendetta, live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST, Friday, Nov. 22, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz will meet UFC legend Ken Shamrock for the light heavyweight championship in the main event and Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes will defend his title for the third time against top contender Gil Castillo in the co-main event.. Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, can be purchased at the MGM Grand box office and all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-880-0880 and 702-474-4000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. UFC 40: Vendetta will be available at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, BellExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $29.95. Liddell, 10-1-0 in Mixed Martial Arts, earned the top contender title with a hard-fought, three-round unanimous decision over world-ranked Brazilian fighter Vitor Belfort at UFC 37.5: Liddell vs. Belfort June 22 at Bellagio in Las Vegas. Liddell knocked Belfort down with a hard right in the third round and continued an aggressive attack for the victory. He is known as the "Iceman" because of his ability to freeze opponents with his combination of kickboxing and wrestling skills. "Babalu" is a former three-time Brazilian national wrestling champion and a skilled Muay Thai kickboxer. In his most recent UFC fight, he won a unanimous decision over Australian Elvis Sinosic with sharp punches and a relentless ground and pound attack July 13 at UFC 38: Brawl At Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The Ortiz-Shamrock showdown for the light heavyweight title will settle a long-standing vendetta. Fight fans are well aware they have a major score to settle based on hostilities between each other, although the two have never fought. Shamrock is a UFC legend who was its first super fight champion. Ortiz has risen through the ranks to become light heavyweight champ and represents the new UFC. Hughes, 27-3-0 in Mixed Martial Arts, most recently defended his title July 13 in London where he defeated former champ Carlos Newton for the second time by referee stoppage due to punches at 4:37 of the fourth round. He won the belt from Newton Nov. 2, 2001, at UFC 34: High Voltage at the MGM Grand with a knockout at 1:27 of the second round. In between, Hughes also defeated Japanese legend Hayato Sakurai March 22 at UFC 36: Worlds Collide at the MGM Grand by technical knockout at 3:01 of the fourth round. Castillo, 17-1-0, is a top welterweight contender who defeated Chris Brennan Jan. 11 at UFC 35: Throwdown at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., by unanimous decision after three rounds. Castillo is jiu-jitsu specialist who trains with Cesar Gracie and like many Gracie fighters, his strengths are grappling and submissions. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., is the world's leading mixed martial arts sports association. Owned and operated by Zuffa LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view events yearly through cable and satellite providers. In addition to its U.S. distribution on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada, UFC events are distributed internationally through British Sky Broadcasting, WOWOW, Inc., in Japan, Globosat in Brazil and Modern Sports and Entertainment in Scandinavia. UFC licenses video games for all major playing platforms through Crave Entertainment. The UFC is currently airing Ultimate Ken Shamrock, a one-hour PPV retrospective of Shamrock's career on all its U.S. cable and satellite systems. Viewers should check their local listings for dates and times. The suggested retail price is $9.95. Its next live PPV event will be UFC 40: Vendetta at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on Friday, Nov. 22, from the MGM Grand. |
FUSION AND USMMA#1 - 2 SHOWS ON 1 DVD! USMMA made history as the first, fully-sanctioned MMA show in Massachusetts. The show didn't disappoint as it showcased some of the best MMA talent from around the United States. HOOKnSHOOT "Fusion" marked the first fully-sanctioned Shooto event in Indiana and had some incredible fights. Steve Berger vs. Jutaro Nakao, Mishima vs. Tony DeDolph, Scott Henze, Yves Edwards and many more. HOOKNSHOOT "SHOWDOWN" - The mystique surrounding the fight in which many call the "2001 MATCH OF THE YEAR!" involving Aaron Riley and Yves Edwards traces the two fighters history dating back to 1999 when they first met. This action/documentary featuring two fights never before seen, as well as BOTH fights when the two met up (four fights total). In addition to the action, you go inside the lives of both fighters just days before the event. News broadcasts, comments from the promoters, friends and parents, fallout from the 2001 match, the controversy surrounding it and much more. Also go behind the scenes in the lockerooms with a backstage pass into one of MMA's hottest fighting events and see why HOOKnSHOOT could be the next big product in the industry. This DVD is approximately 1hour25minutes in length and is sure to get a standing ovation from true fans of the sport as the two nicest guys you'll ever meet become the two baddest men on earth. The future of the sport is here....Riley and Edwards set the new standard of performance with a battle that will leave you talking for months! KINGS - This DVD is a new step in establishing HOOKnSHOOT as a proving ground in MMA! HnS delivers with tons of fights and all-new production qualities that is sure to impress. Backstage interviews with UFC Champ, Jens Pulver and top contender Josh Barnett! Matches include: Ian Freeman Vs. Carlos Baretto... Shelby Walker Vs. Judy Neff... Anthony Hamlett Vs. Jeff Curran. The 10 Second Ko Slam!... Aaron Riley Vs. Mike Willus... Cacareco Vs. Chris Monson... Phil Johns Vs. Leigh Remedios... Takumi Nakayama(Shooto) Vs. Henry Matamoros... Yohei Suzuki(Shooto) Vs. Victor Estrada... Ivan Salaverry Vs. Jason Rigsby In A War!... Scott Henze Vs. Angelo Popofski... Shiko Yamashita(Shooto) Vs. Curtis Stout.... Plus The Silviera Bros. Fight Team (Wilson Goveia, Wald Bloise, Hermes Franca)... Newcomer Mike Brown, Mike Delaney, Don Richard, Jim Desouza, Ray Casius And Tons Of Others!!! For FASTEST service call in your credit card order (516)676-0033 Or Click here to order securely online with your credit card or print off the order form & mail it in with your payment |
Sunday - October 20, 2002 |
Held October 19, 2002 at Soboba Casino - San Jacinto, CA Results & Photos by Keith Mills
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Card Defined The card for the biggest NHB show currently running in Brazil is finally set. Despite some previous cards published on the Internet, the event's card was only finalized in the past few days and it promises to bring several new talents to the NHB scene. Promoters Rudimar Fedrigo and Jorge Guimaraes had to deal with several issues to put the card together, from injuries to a limited budget going through TV issues, but they managed to put together nine fights for the seventh edition of MECA. The event is scheduled for November 8th, as always in the city of Curitiba, with the fights starting at 9 PM Brazilian time, being broadcast live in Brazil on Pay-Per-View. Among the young fighters who will be appearing in the event, some deserve a close look as they might make some noise on the international circuit in the near future; Alex Gaze is a Muay Thai fighter from Rio de Janeiro with great striking skills who will be making his MECA debut; Royler Gracie Black Belt and current Chute Boxe training partner Cristiano Marcello will be making his return to MECA, but this time with improved striking skills; and Mauricio "Shogun" will make his NHB debut trying to follow in the footsteps of his brother, Murilo Ninja. This show will not only feature exciting young newcomers on the rise, but some tough veterans will be gracing the ring in Curitiba as well... like BTT member Haroldo "Cabelinho", IVC veteran Claudionor Fontinelli, Chute Boxe's Silvio Urutum, and his teammate and K-1 veteran Nilson de Castro. With all those ingredients, MECA 7 promises to deliver the action. Stay tuned to FCF for a preview of the event in the near future. Here's the complete card* (the sequence of the fights is not yet set):
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Despite a Walk-out, Grapplers Quest 2002 Worlds a Success By Jim Genia (October 19th) Bayonne, New Jersey, played host to the Grapplers Quest 2002 today, and despite a hotly contested disqualification that lead to the mass walk-out of one of the major teams, the day was a success. Bidding Team Tiger Schulmann adieu after one of their own lost a match due to an illegal slam, promoter Brian Cimins rolled with the punches, and kept the rest of the over five-hundred competitors and over eight-hundred spectators happy with six mats of grappling action. Francisco Neto was the referee at the center of the conflagration. Holding court over mat number three, Neto watched as a Team Schulmann representative stood within a Marcelo Mello student Albert DeSilva's guard, lifted him up, and slammed him down -- a move unquestionably against the rules. A forearm across his throat had caused the Mello student to tap, but Neto raised DeSilva's arm in victory. Chaos ensued, with an angry Danny "Tiger" Schulmann proclaiming that his team was done -- and the entire Schulmann contingent left (some were even in the midst of matches; they ceased grappling and simply walked off). "The guy on the bottom tapped from the forearm," Neto later recalled. "But there was nothing I could do -- the guy was slammed." Undeterred, the event continued. Highlights of the day included: Abu Dhabi Trials competitor Anthony Argyos [pictured being lifted up by teammates after his victory] winning both the Executive Cruiserweight and the Advanced Light-heavyweight division, beating Tai-Kai representative Jeremiah Fountain with an amazing nine-second heelhook to earn the fastest submission of the day; Renzo Gracie fighter and MMA up-and-comer Jay White's war with Linxx Academy's Brandon Vera in the Advanced Superweight division (Vera won on points)[White is pictured at the top of this article searching for a heelhook on Vera]; and the heated battle between Dan Simmler, of Renzo Gracie, and Eddie Rolon, of Team Endgame (Simmler won on points). |
From the event's promoter: World Extreme Cagefighting's Halloween Fury World Extreme Cagefighting delivered another great show to a sold out audience at The Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore California. Starting the show 1/2 hour late due to a traffic jam outside the casino as fans scrambled to get tickets to the event, The show, titled "Halloween Fury" began with a group of cage maidens entering the cage in black hooded robes to the music of Mettalica's Enter Sandman. Just as the music took off, so came off the robes as the bikini'd maidens paraded around to the absolute delight of the crowd. The announcer, dressed as one of the Kiss characters began the action and it was a night of non-stop MMA fighting that left everyone talking. The main event, titled "It's about Respect", pitted two very tough opponents in an all out brawl that was highlighted by an unbelievable kick to the head delivered by Escovedo (who is known for his ground game) that downed the tough Perez and sent the crown into a frenzy. The fight demonstrated the well rounded fighting skills of the still undefeated and new I.F.C. and W.E.C 145 World Champion Cole Escovedo training out of Matt Smith's Pacific Martial Arts in Fresno California.
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From Koichi "Booker K" Kawasaki: MMA THE BEST Vol.3 Held October 20, 2002 at Differ Ariake Future Fight: One 5-min. round
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Monday - October 21, 2002 |
From John Petrilli (RITC): Dewees, Riggs, Durant and Timmerman Victorious! The Triple Main Event and One Super Fight announced four weeks ago came off exactly as scheduled. Brausa Academy delivered a dominating performance going 5-0 against top competition. Recognition also goes out to Asher Combat Academy for posting a 3-0 record for the evening. Adam Durant avenged the only loss on his record with a split decision victory in a rematch with Kenneth Alexander. Adam and Kenneth are two of the top lightweights in the Western United States. Joseph Riggs, an accomplished Wrestler/Boxer, has added jiu-jitsu skills to his arsenal. Joseph won by arm bar submission over veteran cage warrior Allan "A-Dawg" Sullivan. This impressive win earned Fighter of the Night (FOTN) honors for Joseph. Other candidates for FOTN were Curtis Hines, Roger Mejia, Santino Defranco, Adam Durant and Cory Timmerman. Cory Timmerman, a 300 lb fighter, won again by arm bar submission for the second event in a row. Results:
RITC 40 - Let's Get It On, Casa Grande!!! Pinal County - Parks, Recreation & Fairgrounds (520-723-5242) 11 MC Road Casa Grande, Arizona Saturday, November 9, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM Ticket Prices $15 & $20 RITC 41 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Saturday, November 23, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 8 PM RITC 42 - Road Trip, Tucson Site: TBA Saturday, December 7, 2002 Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 8 PM |
Tuesday - October 22, 2002 |
It is almost certain that the PRIDE Heavyweight champion will not be competing in November's PRIDE 23 at the Tokyo Dome. Despite DSE's initial plans to have Minotauro defending his belt for the first time in the show, it looks highly likely the Brazilian fighter will only be appearing on their December card. The probable absence of Nogueira at the next PRIDE is due to the difficulty getting him a desired opponent, leaving the Champion waiting for a December title defense. Dutch fighter Semmy Schilt, who was considered as an opponent for Minotauro, is going to compete at the K-1 Grand Prix in early December and this is his main priority right now. A rematch with Bob Sapp was never seriously considered, at least by the champion's camp; additionally, Sapp is also competing at the K-1 Grand Prix, and after his win over K-1 super star Ernesto Hoost he has to be considered a candidate for the tourney prize. With PRIDE 23 already featuring a Vanderlei Silva title defense, a likely Nobuhiko Takada farewell match and Kazushi Sakuraba's return, DSE can hold Minotauro's defense for their December card, probably against Heath Herring or Emelianenko Fedor, who may face each other in November. At this point, chances are slim that Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira will grace the Tokyo Dome ring in November, but FCF will continue to follow the developments. |
From Josh Hedges/Zuffa: CARLOS NEWTON, ROBBIE LAWLER TO FIGHT AT UFC 40: VENDETTA FRIDAY, NOV. 22, LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW FROM MGM GRAND Ultimate Fighting Championship Is Creating One Of Its Best Fight Cards Ever As Ortiz Meets Shamrock For Light Heavyweight Championship Tickets Now On Sale; Hughes To Fight Castillo For Welterweight Belt LAS VEGAS, October 22, 2002... The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will offer fight fans one of the best cards in its history with the addition today of two welterweights, top contender and former champion Carlos Newton and its fastest-rising star Robbie Lawler, to the lineup for UFC 40: Vendetta, live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST, Friday, Nov. 22, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Newton, of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, will meet Pete Spratt of Denton, Texas, and Lawler of Davenport, Iowa, will fight "Tiki" Khalil Ghosen of Huntington Beach, Calif. The main event will be the light heavyweight title fight between Champion Tito Ortiz, 10-2-0, of Huntington Beach, Calif., and UFC legend Ken Shamrock, 8-4-2, of San Diego, Calif. Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes, 27-3-0, of Hillsboro, Ill., also will defend his title for the third time against top contender Gil Castillo, 17-1-0, of Concord, Calif. Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, can be purchased at the MGM Grand box office and all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-880-0880 and 702-474-4000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. UFC 40: Vendetta will be available live at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, BellExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $29.95. Newton, 11-6-0, is a veteran martial artist although he is just 25. He is a three-time Canadian jiu-jitsu champion and the current Canadian Pankration champion. He won the UFC welterweight title May 4, 2001, at UFC 31: Locked And Loaded at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., with a third-round tap-out by choke of UFC legend Pat Miletich. Newton lost the belt to current champion Hughes Nov. 2, 2001, at UFC 34: High Voltage at the MGM Grand. His opponent, Spratt, 11-4-0, is known as the "Secret Weapon" because he is one of the most talented "unknown" MMA fighters. Although he is welterweight in the UFC, Spratt is the Ring of Fire Middleweight Champion, Reality Combat Middleweight Champion, a two time Renegades Extreme Fighting Middleweight Champion and the USKA US Muay Thai Champion. Lawler, 5-0-0, is not only the youngest fighter competing in the UFC but also is one of its stars. He made a spectacular debut on May 10 at UFC 37: High Impact in Bossier City, La., in a grueling war with Aaron Riley that many believe to be one of the best UFC fights of all time. After three tough rounds, Lawler won a unanimous decision. He returned in a main undercard match June 22 at UFC 37.5 Liddell vs. Belfort at Bellagio in Las Vegas against veteran Steve Berger. His punching power proved too much for Berger and Lawler won a second straight victory with a TKO at : 27 of round two. "Tiki," 8-2-0, is a submission and kickboxing specialist who is as an excellent stand-up fighter, which is also Lawler's strength. "I've never seen him fight in person, but I am training hard every day and am now in the best condition of my career. I'm looking forward to meeting him," Tiki said. Another major match-up will pit UFC top light heavyweight contender Chuck Liddell, 10-1-0, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., against Brazilian kickboxing/submission specialist Renato "Babalu" Sobral, 10-1-0, of Rio de Janeiro. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., is the world's leading mixed martial arts sports association. Owned and operated by Zuffa LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view events yearly through cable and satellite providers. In addition to its U.S. distribution on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada, UFC events are distributed internationally through British Sky Broadcasting, WOWOW, Inc. in Japan, Globosat in Brazil and Modern Sports and Entertainment in Scandinavia. UFC licenses video games for all major playing platforms through Crave Entertainment. The UFC's next live PPV event will be UFC 40: Vendetta at 10 p.m EST/7 p.m. PST on Friday, Nov. 22, from the MGM Grand. |
Wednesday - October 23, 2002 |
From DSE/Pride: PRIDE FC Championship Chaos-II (A.K.A PRIDE-23) Date: Nov. 24th, 2002 Place: Tokyo Dome Gate Open: 3:00PM Fight Start: 5:00PM PPV: Same Day Taped Delay PPV @DIRECTV, DISHNETWORK, TVN, VIEWER'S CHOICE CANADA, BELL EXPRESSVU, etc. Don Frye vs. Hidehiko Yoshida Nobuhiko Takada vs. Kiyoshi Tamura |
Thursday - October 24, 2002 |
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PRIDE 23 approaches & MECA 7 Just Around the Corner! The Brazilian Beat: October 2002 is close to being called history and, as the month just flew through by, the news never stopped "popping up" in the Brazilian NHB scene! In a month where few major NHB events are being held, and when November will bring several important shows, logically several contract negotiations and hardcore training sessions are going on at all major fight camps. MECA World Vale Tudo 7 is just around the corner, and promoters are working out the final details on a brand new promotion to bring NHB excitement to other parts of the country! Bitetti Combat will debut in one of the most beautiful Brazilian cities and hopefully will add another venue for fighters to perform. In days where there's talk about cutting fighters' purses and reducing expenses, it is good to see new events coming to life, especially to benefit the newcomers to the sport. So, with two events coming up in Brazil, plus PRIDE 23 and UFC 40 approaching, what more can a fan want? Raise your intensity level, cause FCF is here to give you the beat...
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Friday - October 25, 2002 |
From Josh Hedges/Zuffa: BRITISH FIGHTERS FREEMAN, WEIR; HEAVYWEIGHT MIR COMPLETE UFC 40: VENDETTA PAY-PER-VIEW CARD, NOV. 22, AT MGM GRAND All-Star Lineup Will Feature Tito Ortiz vs. Ken Shamrock Light Heavyweight Title Fight; Matt Hughes To Defend Welterweight Belt Tickets Now On Sale; Chuck Liddell To Fight Renato "Babalu" Sobral LAS VEGAS, October 24, 2002... The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will offer fight fans an All-Star lineup at UFC 40: Vendetta, live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m., EST, Friday, Nov. 22, from the MGM Grand with today's addition to the eight-fight card of two of Britain's top fighters, Heavyweight Ian Freeman and Middleweight Mark Weir, and Heavyweight Frank Mir of Las Vegas. Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz will meet UFC legend Ken Shamrock for that title in the main event and Welterweight Champ Matt Hughes will defend his belt for the third time against Gil Castillo in the co-main event. In addition, Light Heavyweight top contender Chuck Liddell will take on Renato "Babalu" Sobral. Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, can be purchased at the MGM Grand box office and all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-880-0880 and 702-474-4000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. UFC 40: Vendetta will be available at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, BellExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $29.95. Freeman, 13-5-0 in Mixed Martial Arts, of Sunderland, England, will clash with Andrei Arlovski, 5-3-0, of Minsk, Belarus, in a battle of strong strikers. Freeman is a former boxer who is also well-versed in jiu-jitsu and wrestling. In addition to previous UFC victories over Nate Schroeder and Tedd Williams, he won the FNC World Championship in Russia and defeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Carlos Barreto to win the Hook N Shoot Super Heavyweight Championship. He handed Mir his first UFC loss with a first-round technical knockout July 13 at UFC 38: Brawl At Royal Albert Hall in London. Arlovski, a sambo/kickboxing style fighter, is a former World Sambo Champion and European Mixed Fighting Champion. Weir, 17-0-0, of Gloucester, England, will meet Phillip Miller, 14-0-0, of Hesperia, Calif., in a battle of unbeaten fighters. Weir, the U.K.'s top ranked middleweight contender, made an explosive UFC debut July 13 before a hometown crowd in London with a 10-second knockout of veteran Eugene Jackson. A Tae Kwon Do black belt, Weir opened with a kick to the chin that Jackson dodged, followed by a hard right hand that ended the fight. Miller, a striker/grappler, also made a successful UFC debut on the same London card with a hard-fought, unanimous decision over the U.K.'s James Zikic. Miller moved up to the light heavyweight division for that fight, but will return to middleweight to meet Weir. Mir, 4-1-0, of Las Vegas, will fight veteran wrestler/grappler Vladimir Matyushenko, 11-2-0, of Los Angeles, Calif., who is moving up a weight class for the fight. Before running into Freeman in London, Mir earned two UFC victories in less than two minutes. In an impressive debut November 2, 2001, at UFC 34: High Voltage in Las Vegas, he defeated previously unbeaten Brazilian Roberto Traven by armbar submission in just over a minute. In his second fight March 22 at UFC 36: Worlds Collide in his hometown, he submitted veteran Pete Williams by modified shoulder lock in just 47 seconds. Matyushenko will be formidable. In his last UFC fight, he met Ortiz for the light heavyweight championship Sept. 28, 2001 at UFC 33: Victory In Vegas. With less than two weeks to prepare, he went the full five rounds and gave the champ all he could handle. The Ortiz, 10-2-0, of Huntington Beach, Calif., versus Shamrock, 8-4-2, of San Diego, Calif., showdown for the light heavyweight title will settle a long-standing vendetta. Fight fans are well aware they have a major score to settle based on hostilities between each other, although the two have never fought. Shamrock is a UFC legend who was its first super fight champion. Ortiz has risen through the ranks to become light heavyweight champ and represents the new UFC. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., is the world's leading mixed martial arts sports association. Owned and operated by Zuffa LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view events yearly through cable and satellite providers. In addition to its U.S. distribution on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada, UFC events are distributed internationally through British Sky Broadcasting, WOWOW, Inc. in Japan, Globosat in Brazil and Modern Sports and Entertainment in Scandinavia. UFC licenses video games for all major playing platforms through Crave Entertainment. The UFC's next live PPV event will be UFC 40: Vendetta at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on Friday, Nov. 22, from the MGM Grand. |
Young Guns: Wanted Dead or Alive Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii October 24,2002 By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com Warriors Quest 8, aptly named Young Guns, gave a chance for Hawaii's young fighters to gain experience and build their records. The great thing about up and comers is that they go into fights with something to prove and nothing to lose, so the action is usually high intensity. Tonight was no exception, some fighters found out what people meant when they said that one mistake can cost you the match, while a few of the others fought it our for at least one round. The event was hurt by poor attendance, two matches being dropped due to two no-shows and bad refereeing. The referee halted one match prematurely to the extreme dismay of the losing fighter; one match way too late and he restarted two fighters that had just barely started touching the ropes instead of dragging them into the center of the ring. The crowd did not like this at all. Paul Smith flew to Hawaii for this show as his International Fighting Championship sanctioned all the bouts. Overall the event ran smoothly with exception of the problems previously mentioned. Cruiserweight 2x5-Minutes Augie Padekan def. Desmond Miner (Koden Kan) TKO via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 1:27 into round 2. Constructed 140lbs Kyle Takai (HMC) def. Josh Vierra (Universal Roughhousing) TKO via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 0:54 into round 1. Cruiserweight Constructed 190lbs 2x5-Minutes Kapono Spencer (Team Spencer) def. Jason Verdadero (Bulls Pen) Submission via strangle choke (both hands on neck) at 2:10 into round 1. Middleweight 170lbs 2x5-Minutes Tripstin Kerisiano (808 Fight Factory) def. John Naole (HMC) Unanimous Decision after 2 Round. Welterweight 155lbs. 2x5-Minutes Neal Andres (HMC) def. Jim Kikuchi (808 Fight Factory) TKO via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 2:52 into round 1. Questionable call due to the fact that Kikuchi was getting up when the fight was stopped. Welterweight 170lbs. 2x5-Minutes Nick Diaz (Cesar Gracie) def. Harris Sariento (Koden Kan) TKO via corner calling an end to the match due to strikes at 1:47 into round 2. Lightweight 155lbs. 3x5-Minutes Jamal Perkins (808 Fight Factory) def. JR Palmer (Universal Rough) TKO via referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 2:50 into round 2. IFC Championship 185lbs. 3x5-Minutes Steve Heath (Cesar Gracie) def. Mark Moreno (Bulls Pen) Submission via heel hook at 20 into round 1. |
Saturday - October 26, 2002 |
From Nat McIntyre (MMAA Combat Zone): Nov. 2nd & 3rd The Best Run Tournament in the Midwest Saturday November 2nd Earl Browne Heritage Center 6155 Earl Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN Weigh-in Friday 6:00-8:30 Start Time 10:30am Carriage Hall A Pre Registration Fee: BJJ $35.00, Submission Wrestling $35.00 Both divisions $50.00 Spectators $5.00 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE NELSON FAMILY TO SUPPORT THE COST OF GREG'S TREATMENT Featuring a no-gi Super Bout between Pedro Sauer Brown Belt Jeff Curran and Saulo Ribeiro/Royler Black Belt Gracie Leonardo "Batatinha" Xavier a.k.a. The Wizard. Also, Jeremy Horn (Team Miletich/Extreme) vs Caio Malta (Macaco Gold Team/MMAA). Minnesota Martial Arts Academy 1916 57th Avenue N, Brooklyn Center MN 55430 To register call (763)560-5696 www.mmaacombatzone.com Benefit Dinner for Family/Medical Fund For Greg and Vee Nelson Greg A. Nelson, age 37, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer in June of 2002. He is actively involved in giving support to his community. Greg is the founder and owner of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy in Brooklyn Park. For the last four years, he has sponsored annual kick-a-thons to raise money for the St. Jude Children Hospital. Through his passion in martial arts, he has won numerous distinctive high-honor awards around the world and shares his skills by teaching the martial arts discipline to both children and adults nationally. Greg is married to Vee Phan Nelson and has two children, Gunnar, age 2, and Nina, age 4. Vee is the Executive Director of CAPI, a non-profit organization that provides culturally grounded services to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. Greg and his family have dedicated their lives to serve their community. This benefit is to support Greg's medical and other expenses due to the effects of the Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer. His family and friends are hosting this benefit -- we hope that you can join us in supporting someone who has contributed so much to the community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. What: Dinner Catered by Ming Wok of Excelsior Entertainment: Thai Boxing Demo & Mix Martial Art Demo Raffle, Silent Auction, Games When: Sunday November 3, 2002 3:00-7:00 PM Where: Northview Junior High School 5869-69th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 Suggested Donation: Black Belt: $30.00 White Belt: $20.00 General: $10.00 Child (Under 12): $5.00 For Further Information CAPI at (612) 721-0122, Jennifer @ ext. 22 Sue at sue@capiusa.org Please Make Donations Payable to the "Greg & Vee Nelson" Send All Donations and Correspondences to: CAPI 3702 East Lake Street Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55406O |
Sunday - October 27, 2002 |
Cagefighter Championships By Lee Coates Cagefighter Championships Held Oct. 26, 2002 - Atlanta, GA. Amateur Bouts
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From the events' promoter: SPORTFIGHTING - NOVEMBER 9TH - NEW JERSEY The SportFighting Mixed Martial Arts Championships at Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey is less than 2 weeks away. With more than 400 tickets sold already, we are looking at a potential sell-out crowd! Main Card: SuperFights:
Saturday, November 9th, 2002 Marist High School 1241 Kennedy Blvd. Bayonne, New Jersey *Card Subject to Change SAVE $5 and GET TICKETS ONLINE at: http://www.grapplers.com/store/tickets_tournament.cfm OR Please send a check or money order (Payable to THE GRAPPLERS COMPANY, INC. - $25 per ticket for General Admission, $45 for Ringside) with a note to: SportFighting Tickets PO Box 4505 Wayne, NJ 07470 All tickets will be held at-the-door under your name. GRAPPLERS QUEST WEST 3 - VIVA LAS VEGAS Saturday, November 16th Durango High School 7100 West Dewey Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89113-1104 208 Pre-Registered Competitors already in the BOOKS...Looking to break 600 for GQ-West 3!!! 65 Divisions for Children, Women, Executives, and Men (Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) SAVE $25 NOW - PRE-REG ENDS NOV. 1st REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT: http://www.grapplers.com/store/midscreen.cfm OR Download the event info package (Fill Out Application and Mail Check/Money Order In): http://www.grapplers.com/article_images/gqwest3.doc |
Monday - October 28, 2002 |
From the events' promoter: Primetime Television! A Super Brawl 1 hour program entitled "Super Brawl Superstars!" will air on Hawaii's Channel K5, the local WB affiliate, at 9pm on Wednesday, October 30. The show will feature a "Best of" series of fights featuring, Cabbage, Falaniko Vitale and Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun. The program will also feature never before seen training and lifestyle segments of each fighter. T.Jay Thompson said: "I just left the editing studio with the Master copy. I am truly proud of this show. It will show a different side of the sport to 10's of thousands of new fans in Hawaii!" The program will re-air Monday-Thursday, Nov 4-7, at midnight. Contact: T.Jay Thompson SuperBrawl@hawaii.rr.com (808) 371-2300 |
From the event's promoter: "WHERE THE FIGHT CLUB MEETS THE NIGHT CLUB" THE "PLAYAS" ARE IN THE HOUSE... WORLD FIGHTING ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LINE-UP FOR NOVEMBER 23RD LEVEL 3 CARD LAS VEGAS (October 25, 2002) - Lights! Music! Action! The World Fighting Alliance returns to "Sin City" this Saturday, November 23rd for its third installment. Bringing its unique mix of battling warriors and gyrating beauties to the heart of the Las Vegas strip are Mixed-Martial Arts superstar John Lewis and the King of the Nightclub John Huntington. Touching down at the Aladdin Resort & Casino's own 5,000-seat venue, WFA: Level 3's distinctive blend of combat and unparalleled style will surely elevate this mixed martial arts experience above all others. The stakes are high for these chosen "playas" willing to lay it all on the line. Two championship belts are up for grabs, and with a guest performance by rap music pioneers Naughty by Nature, Level 3 is sure to provide hardcore thrills like never before! Frank Trigg: an unstoppable world-class wrestler who's dominated the competition in the WFA cage and beyond. Pat Miletich: a nine-time world-champion with solid boxing and grappling skills. Vying for the WFA welterweight championship, these two men will meet for the first time to determine who's the baddest welterweight on the planet. Will the Croatian Sensation's well-rounded game be too much for the wrestler? Or will the Trigg-machine steamroll over another victim? With the WFA light-heavyweight title at stake, Las Vegas' own Marvin "the Beastman" Eastman will face Alex "the Brazilian Killa" Stiebling in a bout that pits brawler against brawler. The Beastman mauled his way to victory at his last WFA outing, with a solid display of ferocious takedowns and quick hands. Stiebling makes his way to the WFA cage via a successful run in Japan, where audiences marveled this promising newcomer's aggressiveness and fortitude. Only one of these top competitors will walk away with the belt. It all comes down to just who wants it the most... Two of the toughest lightweights in the sport clash in co-main event action, as Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro and Chris "the Westside Strangler" Brennan will test their high-level jiu-jitsu skills in the cage. Shaolin continues to impress each time he does battle. He put his last WFA opponent to sleep with a choke and shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Brennan's move down to the lightweight class has already started to make waves in the division with a recent and impressive performance against one of Japan's best. Can Shaolin overwhelm the Westside Strangler? Or will Brennan's vast experience prove to be too much for the Brazilian warrior? The WFA Championships: Level 3 Playas -
Stay tuned in the coming days for a final match-up to be announced. In total, seven scintillating fights will be set in motion to put your mind into submission. The next level of MMA competition is upon us. Don't let it pass you by! Tickets go on sale Monday, October 24th and can be purchased directly through the Alladin Resort & Casino's box office (877-333-9474) and through all Ticketmaster locations (702-474-4000 or www.ticketmaster.com). Ticket prices range from $30, $50, $100, $150 and $200. A seating chart is available at www.aladdincasino.com and (The World Fighting Alliance website), the official web site of the world's hottest MMA experience. For additional event information, please contact: Paula Romero, WFA Marketing & Promotions at prome100@aol.com |
From John Petrilli (RITC): Saturday, November 9, 2002 Pinal County - Parks, Recreation & Fairgrounds 11 MC Road Casa Grande, Arizona Doors Open: 6 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM Main Event: Andy Montana (225 lbs), Asher Combat Academy vs Wayland Berry (255 lbs), Brausa Academy Super Fights: RJ Gamez (175 lbs), Asher Combat Academy vs Robert Maldonado (170 lbs), Tucson Judo Steve Castillo (220 lbs), Asher Combat Academy vs Jed Hunt (300 lbs), Brausa Academy Also: Michael Kline (150 lbs), Asher Combat Academy vs James Attwood (150 lbs), Brausa Academy There will be 12 fights (the AZ Commission limit). Fight Card subject to change. There will be a HUGE post-fight party hosted by Famous Sams in Casa Grande. Tickets are available in advance at Asher Combat Academy or at the door the night of the show until sold out. Tickets prices are $15 and $20. Asher Combat Academy 595 W. Cottonwood Casa Grande, AZ (520) 431-2993 or e-mail: combat@cgmailbox.com For more information, please visit www.rageinthecage.com Here are the directions for those traveling from Phoenix or Tucson for the event: Take I-10 to Exit 194 Head East on 287 away from CG for 7 miles Turn right on 11 Mile Corner Rd and you're there |
Wednesday - October 30, 2002 |
The Brazilian Beat: We're almost in November already and things are really heating up in Brazil! In a time where news about new events is popping up all the time, the "newest promotion in town," Battleship, has begun to draw attention from the press. Since "The Beat" maintains the policy of commenting on facts and correct information only, this column hasn't commented on this event until now, but with some rumors popping up around the 'net lately with Brazilian fighters names involved, we decided to clear up some things for the readers. Setting aside the to come in 2003, there are still several big shows taking place in the upcoming month of November of 2002, and PRIDE 23 is one of them with rumored fights becoming reality on a daily basis and MECA 7 heating up Curitiba for yet another night of pure Brazilian NHB action. In addition to all the upcoming event news, veteran NHB fighter and UFC legend Marco Ruas is ready to return to the ring, and since he always laid some beat downs on his opponents, take your seat and get ready to read a lot 'cause the "Brazilian Beat" is back in FCF!
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Thursday - October 31, 2002 - Happy Halloween |
From Koichi "Booker K" Kawasaki: Today (October 31st) in Japan, DSE/PRIDE announced two additional matches for PRIDE.23 on November 24th as follows: PRIDE middleweight championship Wanderlei Silva vs Mitsuhiro Kanehara Murilo Ninja vs Ricardo Arona Already announced: Nobuhiko Takada vs Kiyoshi Tamura Don Frye vs Hidehiko Yoshida PRIDE.23 DATE: November 24th, 2002 OPEN: 3:00 PM START 5:00 PM PLACE: Tokyo Dome, Japan (Aichi-Pref, Japan) |
By Keith Mills Reno, NV-This Friday, November 1st, 2002 KOTC hold their next pay-per-view broadcast event from the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Gates open at 4:30pm PST, fights start at 6:00pm.
Smith started his career in the early days of HOOKnSHOOT where he won four of his five fights before moving around various promotions including KOTC5 and Gladiator Challenge 1, but mostly regional shows like Ultimate Pankration. In that time he became noted for the amount of early UFC fighters he has faced - he lost a decision to Joe Charles in '99, beat Zane Frazier in '01, and won a decision over Remco Pardoel in '02. Mark has won three of his four fights in '02, but they were against Pardoel who has been having an off year, Samu Samu (in Samu's debut fight) who is now 0-2, and 1-5 Ron Faircloth;while his loss was to Kerry "Meat Truck" Schall out of Miletich Martial Arts. Now holding a record of 11-6 Smith, is doing okay but to take the next step needs to beat a high profile fighter and Severn, although not usually thought of as one of the top fighters in the sport today, still holds a name with enough clout in the minds of old school fans to bring respectability. Will Severn continue on his rise back to glory or will his attempt to get back in the limelight be the reason he falls? This one could be intense. Another one to watch for is 10-6 Dennis Hallman making his KOTC debut against 3-0-1 Betiss Mansouri. Mansouri only fights about once a year and is known for either getting a quick submission, as he did in 1:15 against Eddy Ellis and 0:20 of r2 against Adrian Serrano, or going the distance as he did in his one decision win and one draw. Hallman's 10-6 record is misleading as he suffered a four loss losing streak in 2000 but went 6-2 since then with the two losses being a title shot against former UFC champ Jens Pulver followed by Amaury Bitetti. Now, with three more wins under his belt, look for Hallman to try to use this show to vault back into contender status where he belongs. Also on the card 6-5 Paul Buentello, who started out last year with three losses in a row but has since turned it around to three wins in a row, takes on up-and-comer Mike Kyle, a 2-1 fighter with his only loss to former champion Daniel Bobish. James House vs. James Fanshier looks to be the most even fight of the night while Gary Grate vs. Jim Walker could be interpreted as KOTC vet vs. IFC vet. The only bout on the card so far that does not seem of much interest is 0-2 Rick Collup vs. unknown Chad Bannon. "King of the Cage: Sudden Impact" will be televised on pay-per-view. The pay-per-view broadcast begins at 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST and is available via DirecTV, The Dish Network, TVN, Bell Express Vu, and Viewer's Choice. For more information on pay-per-view availability, check your local listings. For tickets, go to www.ticketsplus.net or call 1-800-585-3737. |
From the event's promoter: The SportFighting MMA Championships featuring Jon Weidler, Hybrid Elite vs. Mark Colangelo, Team Renzo Gracie NYC Saturday, November 9th, 2002 Marist High School 1241 Kennedy Blvd. Bayonne, NJ Seating Starts at 5:30 PM, Event Starts at 7:00 PM. For Tickets and Event info, go to: www.grapplers.com/zone/news.cfm?#213 Main Event of the Night:
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From Pancrase: Pancrase 2002 Spirit Tour Tuesday,October 29,2002 Doors Open; 5:30pm/Fights Start; 6:30pm Korakuen Hall (Tokyo,Japan) Live Gate: 2,200 Sold Out
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