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| Sunday - November 2, 2003 |
 Reality Fighting 5 & A.C. Prove a Potent Pair By Loretta Hunt November 1st -- After four successful installments, REALITY FIGHTING V punched, kicked, and grappled its way to the spotlight of Atlantic City, New Jersey for a filling night of mixed martial arts action. RF's promoter Kipp Kollar has had a full plate these last few weeks, with his Mass Destruction amateur event last weekend and his popular NAGC grappling tournament slated for next weekend in Bayonne, New Jersey. His vast experience in promotion shown through tonight, as an estimated audience of roughly 2,000 plus spectators turned out for the Boardwalk Hall-hosted 16-fight event. Highlights included an impressive demonstration of consummate ground control by Longo-Serra-Gracie rep Chris Schlesinger, a lightening-fast eighteen second submission win by teammate and first-timer Gabriel Toribio, 4'10" BAMA/Team Endgame Jay Isip's feisty resistance to veteran Kurt Pelligrino's devastating body slams before succumbing to an armbar, and a stellar showing worthy of any fight card out there by flyweights Nick Cottone and Joe McFarlane.
But not to forget the ladies ... IFC champion Amanda Buckner locked horns with 125-pound USMMA Champion Laura D'Auguste in an extremely evenly matched women's bout rarely seen on the East Coast. Both peppered each other standing and flip-flopped dominant positions on the ground, but in the end, the judges deemed the two-round war too close to call. REALITY FIGHTING V Results
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| Monday - November 3, 2003 |
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| Wednesday - November 5, 2003 |
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From Zuffa: Both Legendary Fighters To Receive Special Recognition During Live Pay-Per-View Telecast of UFC 45: Revolution 10th Anniversary Show From Mohegan Sun Arena Top 10 Most Popular Fighters As Voted By Fans To Win Viewer's Choice Awards; Legends To Sign Autographs For Fans, 3 p.m. To 6 p.m., Prior To Fight Show LAS VEGAS, November 5, 2003....The two legendary mixed martial arts fighters most closely associated with the popular history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock, will become the charter members of the new UFC Hall of Fame on Friday, November 21, in special ceremonies that will be telecast LIVE on pay-per-view during the international telecast of UFC 45: Revolution from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Ct. The induction ceremony and the creation of the Hall of Fame will be part of the celebration of the UFC's 10th anniversary. Anniversary ceremonies also will include the recognition of the 10 most popular UFC fighters in its history as voted by fans. They will be the first winners of UFC Viewer's Choice Awards. A special Legends autograph session will be open to the public from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, in the entry foyer to Mohegan Sun Arena so fans can participate in UFC history. UFC President Dana White announced today that after Gracie and Shamrock establish the Hall of Fame, one UFC fighter will be inducted each year at its final fight event. "There are certainly many current and former UFC athletes who deserve and will receive this recognition. But, we feel that no two individuals are more deserving than Royce and Ken to be the charter members. Their contributions to our sport, both inside and outside the Octagon, may never be equaled," White said. White said that a physical location for the UFC Hall of Fame is being determined "but in the hearts and minds of our loyal fans, it already exists as far as Royce and Ken are concerned." Both Gracie and Shamrock have played major roles in the growth of the UFC since the beginning. Gracie, a member of the legendary Gracie family of martial arts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, introduced Brazilian jiu jitsu to the UFC and was its first champion defeating Gerard Gordeau at UFC 1: The Beginning, November 12, 1993, at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colo., by tap out with a rear naked choke. He retained the championship at UFC 2: No Way Out, March 11, 1994, at Mammoth Gardens in Denver, with a tap out victory by punches over Patrick Smith. Injured at UFC 3: The American Dream, September 9, 1994, in Charlotte, N.C., and unable to continue, Gracie returned to UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors, December 16, 1994, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to re-capture the championship with a tap out victory over Dan Severn by triangle choke. But perhaps his most memorable fight was his last at UFC 5: Return of the Beast, April 7, 1995, at Independence Arena in Charlotte, N.C., when he met Shamrock in a super fight. They fought to a 36-minute draw, still the longest match in UFC history. Fans have called for a re-match between the two legends ever since. "I would like to thank Dana White and the UFC for honoring me and recognizing my accomplishments. The UFC has grown into an international mixed martial arts giant and I am honored to be part of it," Gracie said. Shamrock's UFC career is just as storied. He also fought in UFC 1: The Beginning and won his first match by defeating Smith by tap out with a heel hook before he ran into Gracie in the semifinals. Following the historic draw with Gracie, Shamrock became the first super fight champion at UFC 6: Clash of the Titans, July 14, 1995, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyo., when he defeated Severn by tap out with a guillotine choke. He kept the super fight title at UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo, September 8, 1995, at Memorial Auditorium, in a 33-minute draw with Oleg Taktarov that furthered the Shamrock legend. He defeated Kimo Leopoldo in the next super fight at UFC 8: David Vs. Goliath, February 16, 1996, at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by knee bar tap out. Shamrock defeated Brian Johnston by tap out with a forearm choke at Ultimate Ultimate 1996 on December 7 at the State Fair Arena in Birmingham, Ala. He then pursued a pro wrestling career but continued to train mixed martial arts fighters at his famous Lion's Den in Chula Vista, Calif. That led to his return to the UFC on November 22, 2002, at UFC 40: Vendetta, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he fought then light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz in the most publicized fight in mixed martial arts history. "Until now, I felt I had a satisfying career in the UFC. But, being one of the first to be inducted in the Hall of Fame brings it altogether. I will never forget you and now I will not be forgotten. God bless," Shamrock said. The 10 most popular fighters, as selected by a vote of fans on the UFC website, www.ufc.tv, include Gracie and Shamrock along with current Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture, Tank Abbott, Don Frye, Mark Coleman, Severn, Marco Ruas, Pat Miletich and Taktarov. They will be introduced in the Octagon and be first-time recipients of Viewer's Choice Awards before Gracie and Shamrock are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans can receive a commemorative set of 10 casino chips with a likeness of each fighter by mailing a copy of their cable bill showing the purchase of UFC 45: Revolution to Top UFC Fighters Casino Chips, P.O. Box 5661, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11571-5661. |
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From the event's promoter: AFC #6 - Saturday, December 6th, 2003 War Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Doors Open: 6:30 pm- Fight Start: 7:30 pm BEST PRICE ON TICKETS ANYWHERE: GOLD CIRCLE: $35.00 / RINGSIDE: $25.00 - $35.00 / GENERAL ADMISSION: $15.00 Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. Enter 'ABSOLUTE' for the event! 'We are ready to close the year out in style' states matchmaker Miguel Iturrate, regarding the AFC's December return to Ft Lauderdale's War Memorial Coliseum. 'There are 2 main events, along with two feature fights and a solid undercard. This event will close the 6 show Florida run we had in 2003 out with a BANG!' There will be a title defense for the AFC 145 LB Championship, currently held by Britian's Leigh Remedios. His challenger will be Mike Brown, out of New England's Team ELITE. 'This has the makings of a great match. Leigh is a great champion, and he has become a crafty veteran - he looked great in taking the title home last March.' describes the matchmaker. 'As for Brown, he is very explosive, and he has been waiting for an opportunity at a title shot. If he gets thru this bout, Mike Brown should join teammates Jorge Rivera and Keith Rockel as feature fighters from New England's Team Elite.' The other main event features the return of American Top Team's Dustin Denes, who takes on rugged veteran Adrian Serrano. 'This is really Dustin's first challenge since his match with Akira Shoji. Serrano has over 50 fights, at an international level, he is a winner, and he has known about this match since the summer - he will be ready, and his style will test Dustin, for sure' comments the matchmaker. 'As for Dustin, he is a man with a plan as well, and he is not looking beyond Adrian. He is very focused on this being the next step in his career. He is hungry for the win in order to get to where he wants to be!' In the feature bouts, ATT's Jeff Monson (American TOP TEAM, Ft Lauderdale, FL) takes on Ron Faircloth of Strasser's Freestyle Academy in Kenosha, WI. and Monson's teammate Jorge Santiago faces young up and comer Keith Wisniewski of Portage, IN. 'With the American TOP TEAM based out of Florida, they have been forced to defend the home turf against a string of tough competition from the midwest and from abroad. These fights are no different, as Faircloth is 2-0 against ATT, and Wisniewski has taken it to the next level, with a 6 fight winning streak, and people still underestimate him.' The entire card appears below... CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE: MAIN EVENTS: 3 RDS / 185 LBS: Dustin Denes (American TOP TEAM, Ft Lauderdale, FL) versus Adrian Serrano (Freelance, Milwaukee, WI) 3 RDS / 145 LB TITLE DEFENSE: Mike Brown (Challenger, Team ELITE, Portland, Maine) versus Leigh Remedios (AFC 145 lb Champion, SWS Vale Tudo, London, England) FEATURE BOUTS: 3 RDS / 225 LBS: Jeff Monson (American TOP TEAM, Ft Lauderdale, FL) versus Ron Faircloth (Strasser's Freestyle Academy, Kenosha, WI) 3 RDS / 170 LBS: Jorge Santiago (American TOP TEAM, Ft Lauderdale, FL) versus Keith Wisniewski (Duneland Vale Tudo, Portage, IN) UNDERCARD: 2 RDS / 185 LBS: Efrain Ruiz (Freestyle Fighting Academy, Miami, FL) versus Jason Veach (Duneland VT, Indianapolis, IN.) 2 RDS / 155 LBS: Julian Ortega (Gracie Miami, Miami, FL) versus Jorge Masvidal (Freestyle Fighting Academy, Miami, FL) 2 RDS / 170 LBS: Thiago 'PITBULL' Alves (American TOP TEAM, Ft Lauderdale, FL) versus Derrick Noble (Silverbacks, Canton, IL) 2 RDS / 205 LBS: Davion Peterson (Integrated Fighting, Indianpolis, IN) versus Anthony Rea (Freelance, Nice, France) 2 RDS / 185 LBS: Charles McCarthy (FFA Miami, FL/AFA Ga) versus Pat O'Malley (Strasser's Freestyle Academy, Kenosha, WI) 2 RDS / 185 LBS: Robert Bailey (Freelance, Miami, FL,) versus Michael Quinlan (Ultimate Wolfpack, Miami, FL) |
| Friday - November 7, 2003 |
From Zuffa: WELTERWEIGHT STAR ROBBY LAWLER TO FIGHT CHRIS LYTLE AT UFC 45:REVOLUTION LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW, NOVEMBER 21 Keith Rockel, Chris Ligouri Middleweight Fight Completes 8-Fight, All-Star Card For Ultimate Fighting Championship 10th Anniversary At Mohegan Sun Arena TICKETS NOW ON SALE! LAS VEGAS, November 7, 2003....Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight star Robbie Lawler will return to the Octagon when he meets Chris Lytle in one of the feature fights of UFC 45: Revolution, LIVE on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST Friday, November 21, from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Ct. In a middlweight bout, Keith Rockel will fight newcomer Chris Ligouri to complete an all-star, eight-fight card that will mark the UFC's 10th anniversary. In the main event, Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes (29-3-0 in mixed martial arts) from Hillsboro, Ill., will defend his title for the fifth time against highly rated Frank Trigg (9-1-0) from El Segundo, Calif., and legendary knockout artist "Tank" Abbott (8-9-0) of Huntington Beach, Calif., will meet Hawaiian power-puncher "Cabbage" Correira (18-4-0) of Hilo, Hawaii, in a heavyweight feature match. Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, are on sale at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office and at www.tickets.com. Tickets also may be ordered by telephone at 1-800-477-6849. All purchases are subject to transaction fees. UFC 45: Revolution, which will celebrate the UFC's 10th anniversary, also will be LIVE on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST on iNDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, Bell ExpressVu, TVN, Echostar and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price will be $29.95. Lawler (7-1-0) from Davenport, Iowa, and the Miletich Fighting Systems team, is returning to the Octagon after a seven-month layoff since suffering a torn hip flexor injury in his last fight against Pete Spratt April 26 at UFC 42: Sudden Impact in Miami, Fla. A powerful, explosive striker with a strong takedown defense, Lawler became an instant star with decisive victories over highly regarded welterweights Aaron Riley and Steve Berger, the latter by knockout before cameras for Fox Sports Net's Best Damned Sports Show Period! Lytle (26-9-4) from Indianapolis, Ind., is a well-rounded fighter who combines boxing, jiu jitsu and wrestling to submit opponents. "I strike well but submissions are my strength. Most of my victories have been by submission, which seems to be happening less in mixed martial arts," he said. Lytle said he looks forward to meeting Lawler whom he calls one of the toughest fighters in the world's toughest weight class. Rockel (9-2-1) from Lancaster, Ma., is a well rounded fighter who holds a black belt in judo but also is proficient in jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing. Ligouri (2-1-0) of Middletown, N.J., will make his UFC debut. He combines grappling, boxing and muay thai kickboxing to attack opponents from the outset of a fight. |
| Saturday - November 8, 2003 |
From Susumu's Gallery:
Hello, We have added 15 photos from a Pancrase event held on October 31st. Please enjoy! Visit Susumu's gallery at http://come.to/susumu. |
| Monday - November 10, 2003 |
From the event's promoter: King of the Cage: Pinnacle Order it this Friday night 11/14 on Pay-Per-View Available on Dish Network Direct TV and TVN Available in Canada on Bell ExpressVU Don't miss the Action 11-14-03 including 3 title fights featuring: Bobby Hoffman Vs Paul Buentello Thomas Shulte Vs Joe Stevenson Tony Bonello Vs Mansour Hedari other matches include: Art Santore Vs Joey Villasenor Thomas Denny Vs Richard Solis Kengo Watanabe Vs Wade Ship Keigo Kunihara Vs Mike Bourke Jeff Newton Vs Joe Crilley John Cole Vs Kyle Brees Ray Elbe Vs Paul Silva Dale Breese Vs Albert Hill |
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Held Nov, 9, 2003 PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 PPV PREMIERE DATE: November 9, 2003 |
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| Tuesday - November 11, 2003 |
FCF would like to thank those who have served their country and wish everyone a happy and healthy Veteran's Day. |
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Held November 10th, at Velfarre in Roppongi, Tokyo Results by Mark Ginther
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| Wednesday - November 12, 2003 |
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From Zuffa/UFC: Live Event Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, November 15, at Mandalay Bay, Ticketmaster For Ultimate Fighting Championship Super Bowl Weekend Show LAS VEGAS, November 12, 2003....The hardest hits on Super Bowl weekend might not be heard in Houston, but in Las Vegas when new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture defends his title for the first time against Brazilian phenom Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC 46: Super Natural, LIVE on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST, Saturday, Jan. 31, at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Live event tickets, $350, $250, $150, $75 and $35, will go on sale at 10 a.m. PST, Saturday, November 15, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office in Las Vegas, at all Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com, and www.mandalaybay.com. Tickets also may be ordered by telephone at 1-877-632-7400 or 1-702-474-4000. Ticket purchases are limited to eight per transaction and are subject to transaction fees. UFC 46: Super Natural will be available on pay-per-view on iNDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, TVN, Echostar, Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $29.95. Couture (12-5-0 in mixed martial arts) of Portland, Ore., the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, has been unstoppable in the light heavyweight division since he dropped a weight class in June and defeated then number one contender Chuck Liddell by technical knockout to capture the interim championship at UFC 43: Meltdown in Las Vegas. He followed with an even more impressive defeat of Tito Ortiz by unanimous decision in five rounds to capture the light heavyweight crown outright at UFC 44: Undisputed September 21 at Mandalay Bay. Couture, 40, is the only fighter in the UFC's 10-year history to capture championships in two different weight divisions. Belfort (11-3-0) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the world's top-rated light heavyweight fighters. He is coming off a dominating performance at UFC 43: Meltdown where he defeated Marvin Eastman by technical knockout in just 1:10 of the first round. But, he and Couture have met before. Belfort's mastery of jiu jutsu and his lightning quick hands established his reputation early on. He exploded on the scene in 1997 at just 19, dazzling fans and opponents alike with his furious hands and punching power. He won his first three fights with devastating punches, including a 53 second knockout of Tank Abbott. Then at UFC 15: Collision Course, October 17, 1997, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, he met Couture in a fight often regarded as one of the best in UFC history. After 8:17 of knees and punches, Couture won by knockout. Belfort says he has waited six years for a re-match and vows a different result this time. Couture counters that the light heavyweight division suits him well and says he won't be giving up the belt any time soon. The remainder of the eight-fight card will be announced. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., is the world's premier mixed martial arts sports association. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the UFC programs six live pay-per-view events annually through cable and satellite providers. In addition to its North American pay-per-view distribution on iNDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, Bell ExpressVu and Viewers Choice Canada, UFC events are distributed internationally through WOWOW, Inc. in Japan, Globosat in Brazi, Main Event Television in Australia and Sky Network Television in New Zealand. Zuffa, LLC licenses its UFC video games for distribution on all major playing platforms through Crave Entertainment and TDK Mediactive and distribution of its fight show DVDs through Studioworks Entertainment, a Ventura Distribution company.< BR> The UFC's next LIVE pay-per-view event will be UFC 45: Revolution at 10 p.m. EST, Friday, November 21, from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Ct. The suggested retail price is $29.95. |
| Thursday - November 13, 2003 |
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From Zuffa/UFC: DIN THOMAS INJURED IN TRAINING; NICK AGALLAR TO FIGHT YVES EDWARDS IN LIGHTWEIGHT MATCH AT UFC 45: REVOLUTION, NOV. 21 Ultimate Fighting Championship To Celebrate 10th Anniversary LIVE On Pay-Per-View From Mohegan Sun Arena TICKETS NOW ON SALE! LAS VEGAS, November 13, 2003....Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight contender Din Thomas (18-3-0 in mixed martial arts) from Orlando, Fla., sustained a broken hand in training and has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Yves Edwards (13-6-1) of The Woodlands, Tex., at UFC 45: Revolution, Friday, Nov. 21, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Ct. Edwards will fight Nick Agallar (15-2-0) of Kenosha, Wis., in the lightweight feature match that is part of an all-star, eight-fight card that will celebrate the UFC's 10th anniversary. Tickets, $300, $200, $100, $60 and $30, are on sale at the Mohegan Sun box office and www.tickets.com. Tickets also may be ordered by telephone at 1-800-477-6849. All purchases are subject to transaction fees. UFC 45: Revolution will be available LIVE on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST on iNDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, Bell ExpressVu, TVN, Echostar and Viewers Choice Canada. The suggested retail price is $29.95. In the main event, Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes (29-3-0) from Hillsboro, Ill., will defend his title for the fifth time against highly rated Frank Trigg (9-1-0) from El Segundo, Calif. Edwards is a Thugjitsu fighter who is coming off a victory at UFC 43: Meltdown in September in Las Vegas where he dominated Eddie Ruiz to win a three-round unanimous decision. Edwards also continues to improve his boxing skills by training with Kenny Weldon, who helped build former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield's career. Agallar, who will make his UFC debut, is a disciplined freestyle fighter with excellent wrestling skills who has a reputation for getting stronger as a fight progresses. But he said his best technique is punches to the face and his strength is his stamina. "I just keep on coming," he said. But Agallar said he has great respect for Edwards whom he considers one of the world's best lightweight fighters. "He is very tough, with a brutal standup game, but I am really looking forward to the opportunity to fight him." To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the UFC will initiate a Hall of Fame and will induct legendary fighters Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock as its charter members during ceremonies that will be televised live from the Octagon. Both Gracie and Shamrock fought in UFC 1: The Beginning, November 12, 1993, at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colo. Gracie was the first UFC champion and Shamrock later became the first super fight champion. Both have become synonymous with the growth of the UFC and mixed martial arts fighting worldwide. The celebration also will include the recognition of the ten most popular fighters in UFC history as voted by fans. That group includes Gracie and Shamrock along with current Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture, Tank Abbott, Don Frye, Mark Coleman, Dan Severn, Marco Ruas, Pat Miletich and Oleg Taktarov. Most of the group will participate in a special Legends Autograph session from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, at Mohegan Sun Arena. The remainder of the UFC 45: Revolution card includes two heavyweight bouts with Abbott (8-9-0) of Huntington Beach, Calif., meeting Cabbage Correira (16-4-0) of Hilo, Hawaii, and former heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez (10-3-0) of Las Vegas, Nev., taking on Brazilian kickboxer Pedro Rizzo (12-5-0) of Rio de Janeiro; three middleweight fights, Matt Lindland (8-2-0) of Eagle Creek, Ore., in a re-match against Niko Vitale (14-2-0) of Honolulu, Hawaii; power punching Phil Baroni (6-2-0) of Las Vegas versus Evan Tanner (8-2-0) of Portland, Ore., and Keith Rockel (9-2-1) of Lancaster, Ma., versus Chris Ligouri (2-1-0) of Middletown, N.J.; and, welterweight star Robbie Lawler (7-1-0) of Davenport, Iowa, and Miletich Fighting Systems, returning to the Octagon after a seven month layoff from a hip flexor injury to take on Chris Lytle (26-9-4) from Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Sunday - November 16, 2003 |
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From the event's promoter: DAVIDSON TAKES ON GOULET BATTLE OF THE STRIKERS FOR CANADIAN LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE (Montreal, QC) - TKO COMMUNICATIONS INC. is proud to announce that SHAWN "THE PHENOM" DAVIDSON (4-0-0) will be replacing the injured Donald Ouimet in the bout against DAVID "FISTS OF FURY" GOULET (4-0-0) at TKO 14: ROAD WARRIORS on NOVEMBER 29th, 2003 in Victoriaville, Quebec. Davidson is a TKO veteran who sports an undefeated record of four wins and no losses. Known for his heavy hands and lightning quick hands, Davidson is renowned for delivering exciting fights. "The Phenom" is one to mix it up with any and all opponents and he will be a serious challenge to David Goulet. Goulet is practically a mirror image of Davidson, as a great standup fighter who also sports four wins without tasting defeat. Goulet is not afraid of anyone and will not be intimidated by Davidson's knockout ability. Not to be outdone, Goulet also packs a strong punch and is ready to show the country who is the better Canadian Lightweight striker. Davidson returns to the TKO ring after spending over a year to tend to injuries and regain his fighting spirit. Despite being one of Canada's rising Lightweight stars, Davidson lacked the desire to step into the ring until today... Now the fire is back and Davidson is ready to show Canada that he is once again a force to be reckoned with. There is a good chance the judges won't be needed in this fight as Davidson and Goulet will both be looking for the Knock-Out. Both will enter the ring undefeated but only one will remain. Along with staying undefeated the winner will walk out of the arena with the vacant Canadian Title around his waist. This is a battle of striker versus striker, undefeated versus undefeated and finisher versus finisher. Expect a war where only one man will remain standing! To buy tickets for this fight and other exciting fights including GEORGE "RUSH" ST-PIERRE vs. PETE "THE SECRET WEAPON" SPRATT and STEVE "LIONHEART" VIGNEAULT vs. PATRICK "THE PREDATOR" COTE for the CANADIAN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE please contact the ADMISSIONS NETWORK at WWW.ADMISSION.COM or (800) 361- 4595. |
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From the event's promoter: Wren named Fighter of the Night A full house, vocal crowd at the Pinal County Fairgrounds enjoyed an exciting night of mixed martial arts action. Danny Wren, from Leininger Dojo, got a quick submission victory over a highly regarded Muay Thai champion to earn Fighter of the Night (FOTN) honors. Other candidates for FOTN were Daniel Betzold, Michael Perales, Carlos Ortega, Israel Juarez, Andy Montana and Homer Moore. Highlights included Homer "The Rock" Moore's submission win (key lock) over the #3 ranked RITC Heavyweight, a very technical fight between Carlos Ortega and Steve McDonald and a great opening matchup between Daniel Betzold and Gabe Rivas. Daniel Betzold (164), Team Brausa won by decision (2-0-1) Gabe Rivas (168), Pinal Martial Arts / Arizona Punishment Michael Perales (203), Ghetto Grapplers won by submission (strikes), :41 Rd 2 Mike McIntyre (218), Team Brausa Danny Wren (162), Leininger Dojo won by submission (choke), :33 Rd 1 Kenyon Barnes (154), Ghetto Grapplers Carlos Ortega (150), Arizona Punishment won by decision (2-1) Steve McDonald (153), Ultima / Boxing Inc Israel Juarez (180), Leininger Dojo won by submission (arm bar), 1:19 Rd 1 David Canvas (188), Freestyle Hans Marrero (179), Marrero's Combat Academy ruled no contest (illegal knee) Robert Maldonado (182), Tucson Judo Andy Montana (244), Arizona Punishment won by ref stoppage (strikes), 1:35 Rd 1 Lemuel Vincent (302), Warriors Guild Martial Arts Main Event Homer Moore (222), Team Brausa won by submission (key lock), 2:51 Rd 3 Thomas Gil (236), Ghetto Grapplers Upcoming events: RITC 56 - Year # 6 Begins Saturday, Dec 6, 2003 Celebrity Theatre (Phoenix) Special Fan Appreciation Show. All seats (excluding rows 1-3) just $20 RITC 57 Saturday, Dec 13, 2003 Tucson Desert Quest #7 - Christmas Classic BJJ/Submission Grappling Saturday, Dec 20, 2003 Mesa RITC 58 Saturday, Jan 24, 2004 Celebrity Theatre (Phoenix) |
| Tuesday - November 18, 2003 |
From the event's promoter:
Gladiator ChallengeHeld 11-13-03 Calusa Casino Main Events
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| Wednesday - November 19, 2003 |
From the event's promoter:
You can understand why Jeff Curran is excited to get back in the ring.The Pedro Sauer black belt had moved up quickly in the world rankings at 145 pounds. Four back-to-back wins over notables Bao Quach, Ryan Ackerman, Todd Lally and Baret Yoshida got him up to the world's No. 6 fighter and a 15-minute battle -- that he lost by decision -- with Japanese superstar Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto did nothing to slow Curran's momentum. However, a kick to the forearm in a tag-team match at ZST in Japan put him on the sidelines. A plate and six screws later, Curran cannot wait to get back into the ring and start where he left off. "I want to get my career going again... I'm excited about it," Curran said of his upcoming bout at Extreme Challenge 55 in Lakemoor, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. "My manager (Monte Cox) is telling me to take it slow and work back into a groove... but I'm really anxious to fight the top guys out there." Facing Curran at EC 55 will be Iowa's Tim Gorman, a strong wrestler with a ground-and-pound attack. Extreme Challenge 55 is scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Lakemoor Banquet Facility in Lakemoor, Ill. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the 10-bout card beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are available by calling Curran Martial Arts at 815 356-0454 or Dan Lardy at 815 245-2066. For more information, check out the event website at extremechallenge.tv. Also making a comeback on the show is Jason Reinhardt (7-0) of Decatur, Ill., who has been sidelined for more than 2 years with a neck injury. It is an especially big day for Reinhardt, who was told by doctors he would never train, let alone fight again. His opponent has not yet been determined. In one of the feature bouts, MMA veteran Henry Matamoros (14-7) will take on Jason Medina (10-3) of Miletich Fighting Systems. It will be the first EC bout for Matamoros in almost 6 years, while Medina will be making his 10th appearance. Also, UFC, Deep and RINGS veteran Brad Kohler will take on Damien Decorah in a heavyweight contest. The muscular Kohler, who replaces an injured Kerry Schall, is starting a comeback after taking time off to promote events in Minneapolis. Decorah has won 4 of his last 5 bouts and is looking for the upset. Local favorite Bart Palaszewski will go for his 5th straight victory, while two other local standouts -- Jay Estrada and Jason Bender -- will battle each other. Former University of Iowa wrestling star Ben Uker, who trains with Miletich Fighting Systems, will also compete, taking on fellow Iowan Nwanda Bell. Complete lineup: Extreme Challenge 55- Line-Up
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| Thursday - November 20, 2003 |
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By Loretta Hunt No frills was the order of the day today for UFC 45 Revolution's weigh-ins, held at the Mohegan Sun Hotel & Casino in the remotely-situated town of Uncasville, Connecticut. With a stage roped off right outside the main sports arena's doors, the sight of fighter after fighter stepping onto the scales drew a modest crowd of mostly passersby mingling with a small army of diehard supporters. It was a far cry from what has become a regular happening in Las Vegas -- snaking lines of frenzied fans waiting sometimes two hours beforehand to get a snapshot or autograph of their favorite fighter. The subdued tone set by the surroundings was consistent with the introduction of the fighters, who all entered passively yet focused for the job ahead of them tomorrow. No melodrama or antics here -- all sixteen competitors made their weight speedily and after the prerequisite pictures, seemed to fade back into the backdrop undetected. The only heat from the proceedings came with an unexpected and rather elongated staredown between middleweights Phil Baroni and Evan Tanner. Eye to eye on the stage, they held their bittered glances a bit longer than asked of them, fueling the crowd to applaud their show of competitive disdain for one another.
Listed in official fight order for tomorrow night, the weights were as follows: Preliminary Bouts Nick Agallar (155 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (154.5 lbs)
Keith Rockel (185 lbs) vs. Chris Liguori (183 lbs)
Ricco Rodriguez (246 lbs) vs. Pedro "The Rock" Rizzo (243.5 lbs) Main Card "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler (169 lbs) vs. Chris "Lights Out" Lytle (169.5 lbs) Evan Tanner (185 lbs) vs. "The NY Bad Ass" Phil Baroni (185 lbs) David "Tank" Abbott (253 lbs) vs. Wesley "Cabbage" Correira (265 lbs) Matt Lindland (185 lbs) vs. Falaniko Vitale (184.5 lbs)*
Welterweight Title Fight Matt Hughes (170 lbs) vs. Frank Trigg (169 lbs)
* Depending on time constraints, swing bout may be aired after title fight |
| Saturday - November 22, 2003 |
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Referee Assault And Near-Riot Black Eye UFC 45 Tenth Anniversary Show By Loretta Hunt With the introduction of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, November 12, 1993 marked the beginning of what would become a passion for countless martial arts enthusiasts in America and around the world. Over the course of ten years, the sport has struggled to find first itself, and then an audience large enough to ensure its continued growth and ultimate survival. Due to the UFC's efforts, especially in the last three years, MMA has made incredible strides in all avenues of professional sports. On the eve of its anniversary, though, some may wryly remark that UFC 45 set the promotion back by ten years. It started out as a rather tame evening with three uninspired preliminary bouts, but once the main card began to unfold, one unnerving sequence after another seemed to pull what was meant to be a momentous occasion down into the gutter. Even a touching tribute honoring UFC greats like Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock could not offset a near riot that almost broke out inside the Octagon following the Abbott-Corriera fight. And middleweight Phil Baroni's despicable display towards the hierarchy created to validate MMA was a direct hit to the fledging sport still looking for credibility from numerous constituents. It was probably not what the UFC had in mind in the way of tapping into its rich nostalgia, as moments of tonight's event hopelessly mirrored the early, unstructured days of the sport. Ironically, though, the buzz and drama of UFC 45 will probably be a key selling point in attracting future fans.
As for the other bouts on the card: Middleweight Matt Lindland turned in a pivotal career performance tonight with his rematch victory over Hawaiian import Faliniko Vitale. An Olympic silver medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Lindland opted to stand with Vitale for a time before going in for the takedown when Vitale slipped with an early kick attempt. Sporadically landing some kicks and punches in the first two rounds, Lindland demonstrated that he's been working his game outside his wrestling. To Vitale's credit, even a wrestler of Lindland's caliber was unable to take him down past that first round opening. Only after Lindland, himself, slipped with his own kick attempt in the third, did Vitale opt to jump into Lindland's guard to work his ground game. Lindland eventually reversed though, and punished Vitale with elbows and head strikes till Vitale tapped out at 4:20. In a fight that was much welcomed by the blood thirsty East Coast fans, David "Tank" Abbott finally came out swinging against fellow brawler Wesley "Cabbage" Correira. Both men slugged at full force and tagged each other well, but Cabbage had the advantage with his knees from the clinch, which Abbott welcomed each time he would dive in to seek refuge with a takedown. With one such knee, Cabbage opened a large gash over Abbott's right eye that would eventually stop the bout. But here is where the real "fun" began ... A near riot between numerous members of both Abbott's and Correira's entourages ensued after Cabbage did his victory dance. Officials rushed the cage to extinguish a number of melees. A Cabbage supporter even managed to slip past security and scale the Octagon walls to challenge Abbott before UFC vet Chuck Liddell jumped between the two men. It was a mess, as well as an absolute travesty for the often misunderstood sport and its community.
After his entertaining and often witty display tonight, fans are going to expect even more from Robbie Lawler in the future. Lawler returned to action after a UFC 42 loss to kickboxer Pete Spratt put him on the injured list for seven months. He was happy to be back in the cage and it showed in every facet of his game. At the sound of the bell, Lawler immediately got the takedown and began to work on the equally tough Chris Lytle, peppering him with both body and head shots that looked full of power. Lytle kept his cool and went for numerous leg lock attempts, but paid the price in spades each time for his efforts. What was so fascinating to watch though, was Lawler's reaction to the strikes that Lytle landed on him. Lawler openly laughed at Lytle's hits and egged him for on future attacks. Despite a few electric flurries by Lawler, round two paled in comparison to the first with far less action, but after teasing the crowd with some furious but brief trades in the first ten minutes, both athletes finally went toe-to-toe in the third. The two men took and landed impressive punches, but Lawler solidified the win with a crisp right hook that sent Lytle to the mat halfway through the third. After three drab preliminary bouts, this fight was the first one of the night to have any sense of urgency. Kudos to both Lawler and Lytle for their efforts.
After succumbing to a guillotine choke to Eugene Jackson back at UFC 35, Massachusetts-local Keith Rockel returned to pass on the favor to Pitts Penn newcomer Chris Liguori. Plucked from the tree a little bit too early for UFC standards, Liguori was easily taken down in the opening seconds and from there, Rockel worked methodically to end the bout. It came 3:29 into round one with the submission.
UFC 45 Results: Yves Edwards def. Nick Agallar - 2:14 Rd 2 TKO Referee stoppage due to strikes Keith Rockel def. Chris Liguori - 3:29 Rd 1 Guillotine choke Pedro "The Rock" Rizzo def. Ricco Rodriguez - Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler def. Chris "Lights Out" Lytle - Unanimous decision (29-28 all) Evan Tanner def. "The NY Bad Ass" Phil Baroni - 4:42 Rd 1 TKO Referee stoppage due to strikes Wesley "Cabbage" Correira def. David "Tank" Abbott - 2:14 Rd 1 Doctor's stoppage due to cut Matt Lindland def. Faliniko Vitale - 4:20 Rd 3 Tapout to strikes Welterweight Title Fight Matt Hughes def. Frank Trigg - 3:54 Rd 1 Rear-naked choke |
| Monday - November 24, 2003 |
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UFC 45 Pictures By Joel Gold Click here to check 'em out
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Held November 22, 2003 Campbell High School Gym, Ewa Beach, Hawaii By Chris Onzuka
Ryan Lee (Bulls Pen) def. Curtis Rivera (808 Fight Factory) Unanimous decision [(60-58), (60-58), (59-55)] after 3 rounds. Amateur Kickboxing 3 rounds x 1:30 minutes - 170lbs Oscar Okano (HMC) def. Teddy Piko (808 Fight Factory) Unanimous decision [(30-27), (30-27), (30-27)] after 3 rounds. Amateur MMA 2 rounds x 3 minutes - 195lbs Ron Foster (Freelance) def. Casey Daniels (Kodenkan) Unanimous decision [(60-54), (60-58), (60-58)] after 3 rounds. Kids - Exhibition: Amateur Kickboxing 3 rounds x 1minutes - 72lbs Kai Kamaka III (808 Fight Factory) vs. Chancen Kalua (Makakilo Kickboxing) Draw Amateur Kickboxing 3 rounds x 1:30 minutes - 135lbs Jr. Yacup (Freelance) def. Russ Barr (HMC) KO at 1:25 into R2. Amateur MMA 3 rounds x 3 minutes - 145lbs Ed Kelii Newalu (808 Fight Factory) def. Marcus Moreno (Bulls Pen) Unanimous decision [(30-27), (30-27), (30-27)] after 3 rounds. Amateur Kickboxing 3 rounds x 1:30 minutes - 200lbs Gun Wheeler (HMC) def. Andy Ahsing (Ewa Beach Fight Club) Unanimous decision [(30-27), (30-27), (30-27)] after 3 rounds. Amateur MMA 2 rounds x 3 minutes - 190lbs Robert Vilapando (808 Fight Factory) def. Corey Daniels (Kodenkan) Submission via rear naked choke at 2:54 into R2. Semi Main Event: Amateur Kickboxing 3 rounds x 2 minutes - 160lbs Harris Sarmiento (808 Fight Factory) def. Paul Laga (Bulls Pen) Unanimous decision [(28-27), (29-26), (30-28)] after 3 rounds. Main Event Pro MMA Bout 3 rounds x 5 minutes - 175lbs Jeremy Jackson (Team Freedom) def. Mark Moreno (Bulls Pen) Submission via rear-naked choke at 1:30 into R1. |
| Tuesday - November 25, 2003 |
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Pride: Final Conflict - Axe Murderer Wanderlei Silva chops his way to the top.|
From Koichi "Booker K" Kawasaki: Three Title Matches This Sunday Date: Sunday, November 30, 2003 Place: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Doors open: 15:00 Fights start: 16:00
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| Thursday - November 27, 2003 - Happy Thanksgiving |
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The Brazilian Beat: Yes, it's been a long time, but people say good things always comes back, so here we are with our beloved "Brazilian Beat" once again. Truth is that this reporter has been experiencing all sorts of happenings in his life lately, including some very unfortunate, sad and not professional ones, but as a song would say "The Show Must Go On", so with plenty, believe me, plenty of happenings taking place with our sport in Brazil recently we have no choice but to treat you with some news, as the world turns and they never stop to happen! One very interesting trend that is taking place in this country right now, is that MMA is reaching its peak so far here, due to the great feedback caused by Mario Sperry's idea of making an effort to bring Brazil's most important TV channel to PRIDE, and thank God everything went well with Wanderlei Silva and Minotauro's wins being shown on primetime in a Sunday here in Brazil, causing the guys to go to immediate star level, and our sport to be looked seriously, with respect and admiration since the general public had no idea something like the PRIDE GP was what MMA was all about! This is causing a wave of good things to take place regarding our sport, and we're going to talk about some in this edition of "The Beat". Following this trend, several shows are gracing us in the end of the year, with K-1 MMA Brazil, MECA 10 and mostly HEAT FC 2 leading the way treating the Brazilian fans to a never seen before era in this country. However, the skies have not been friendly of HEAT FC 2, and rain forced the show to be postponed to December. In the middle of all this, Chute Boxe saw two of their star fighters leaving and is welcoming a young prospect, and the world turns and turns, and Full Contact Fighter keeps getting up to bring you "The Beat", in Brazilian style cause believe me, The Show Will Always Goes On here at this space!
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| Saturday - November 29, 2003 |
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By Eduardo Alonso Despite DSE's clear intentions of using their Middleweight and Middleweight GP champion Wanderlei Silva in their final card of 2003, scheduled for the very end of December, the Brazilian fighter will not be able to compete, as he initially wanted. Silva was suffering from bursitis on his left elbow, even before his PRIDE GP Final Conflict appearance this month. Due to all the kicks he took on that spot during training sessions, his left elbow began to swell a lot -- to the point he almost got "a ball" in the joint, however his doctor decided it was better for him to wait until after PRIDE GP Final Conflict to have surgery, and this was exactly what they did. This last Thursday Wanderlei Silva had surgery on his left elbow, with the same doctor who did his knee surgery last year. "The Axe Murderer" will be able to return to training in around two to three weeks, and will now enjoy a well deserved vacation with his family, anxious to get back in action next year. |
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K-1 MMA Brazil results and two shows bring the action on the 29th! By Eduardo Alonso Non-stop action! That is the current trend in MMA here in Brazil, and the last days of the month of November are a pure example of this, as K-1 MMA Brazil just took place this last Thursday, and two events will grace the South of the country on the 29th, bringing fighting action for all tastes. As K-1 Brazil is already history, the stage is now set to Storm Samurai, bringing MMA and Jiu-Jitsu for the first time to the traditional Muay Thai event in Curitiba, and Sul Combat bringing Mixed Martial Arts to the city of Sao Leopoldo, near Porto Alegre [home of BASF and likely MECA 10]. Setting the tone for the two shows coming up on the 29th, K-1 MMA Brazil debuted in the city of Curitiba with expectations of a lot of excitement and aggressiveness from the fighters. With some last minute changes on the card, some could fear the level wouldn't be the same, but this wasn't the case as fighters really tried to finish their matches guaranteeing the show for the crowd on hand. Those who attended at the Palacio de Cristal in Curitiba, saw Storm and K-1 Brazil veteran Vitor Miranda doing a good display of skills in his transition to MMA to beat Rivanildo by judges' decision, in a fight he controlled the stand up action. Another K-1 striker, Eduardo Maiorino, didn't adapt as well to MMA as he was surprised quickly by Claudinei "Gladiador" in a guillotine choke with mere 55 seconds into the fight. In what could also be called a surprise, the most awaited fight of the night saw Pan-American games Silver Medalist in Wrestling Antoine Jaude, a veteran of HOOKnSHOOT, suffer a judges' decision loss to K-1 Brazil winner Jefferson Tank, in a fight he was considered the favorite. Despite Antoine's better takedowns and ground control, Tank impressed the judges with his stand up and aggressiveness, getting the nod in the end. Here are the complete results from K-1 MMA Brazil:
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From the event's promoter: Saturday, Dec 6, 2003 Celebrity Theatre (Phoenix) Doors Open: 5:30 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM Christmas fan appreciation special. All tickets (excluding rows 1-3) just $20 with open seating on a first come first serve basis. Two RITC titles will be on the line. In the Super Heavyweight division #1 Vince Lucero defends his title against #2 Cory Timmerman. In the Welterweight Division, Drew Fickett, who recently defeated Dennis Hallman, defends his title against Greg Bell, a California fighter who trains with Larry Landless at the Submission Factory. It will be a great night of action to welcome in the holiday season.
Order your RITC 56 tickets by calling the Celebrity Theatre box office at 602-267-1600. The official RITC 56 weigh-ins will be held Friday Dec 5 at Club Axis in Scottsdale. Other upcoming events:
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| Sunday - November 30, 2003 |
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From Koichi "Booker K" Kawasaki: PANCRASE 2003 HYBRID TOUR Held November 30, 2003 Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan 
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 TKO 14: ROAD WARRIORS Held November 29, 2003 in Victoriaville, Quebec Results & photos by Keith Mills
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