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| Tuesday - May 1, 2001 |
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By Eduardo Alonso 
FCF was told today that not only will Vanderlei Silva be fighting at the next Pride event, but also Pelé Landi [Pictured kicking Dave Menne in WEF 9], another Chute Boxe sensation, will be fighting on the card. Pelé, who is known for his victories in Brazil and the USA, will now make his Pride debut, on May 27th in Japan. Pelé's possible opponent will be no other than rAw team member Frank Trigg! Despite all the rumors about a fight between Pelé and Akira Shoji, it looks like Trigg may be Pele's opponent for his Pride debut. However Pelé's opponent is still subject to change. Vanderlei Silva will be also fighting in the event with his teammate Pelé, his opponent is likely to be Takada dojo's own Daijiro Matsui. Vanderlei told FCF that he is training really hard, and will be in the best shape of his life for this next fight. Although the opponents for both Chute Boxe fighters can still change, the deal is done and both fighters WILL be fighting at the next Pride event, on May 27th.
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From the event's promoter: Mid South Kickboxing will present the International Kickboxing Federation and International Sport Combat Federation (Mixed Martial Art) Central South Regional tournament. The event will be held Saturday May 12 at 8:00 pm at he New Daisy Theater, on historic Beale St. in downtown Memphis, TN. The tournament will feature competition in amateur Muay Thai, Full Contact & International Rules Kickboxing, and Sport Combat (mixed martial arts). Divisional kickboxing winners and runner ups will qualify to compete in the IKF National Championship Tournament. Divisional MMA winners will be seeded in the ISCF National Tournament. This event is open to all amateur fighters. Fighters must be registered by May 5. Registration fee is $35 and should be mailed to: Mid South Kickboxing, 7277 Winchester, Mphs, TN. 38125. Fighter weigh-in will be Friday, May 11 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.IKF representative will be Duke Roufus. Tournament director is 10 UFC judge and K-1 USA 2000 judge Jeff Mullen. Tickets are $15 & $20. For fight or ticket info call (901)757-0985 or e-mail: jmullen@memphis.edu. |
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From the event's promoter: Auburn, IN. RESULTS This was the best fight card to date! The DZ Championship belt was on the line and these 135 lb fighters fought like gladiators! Itchaku Murata started the night off with a quick guillotine choke to end the fight against Joe Cuff. Steve The Weasel Hallock took it to Jeremy Bolt. This was a nail biter that in the end Bolt came out the winner. Back and forth it went with many submission attempts, reversing positions, and striking to open up the submissions. This was one of the best fights of the night! This was a phenomenal battle between two great fighters. Bolt won a decision in OT. Then came Matt Hamilton vs. Itchaku Murata. This was another tremedous batlle of postioning, reversals, and standing toe to toe and throwing bombs! This could have been a final match in itself. The Pink Singlet (Hamilton) was determined and in great condition for this tournament. This fight went to OT with Matt Hamilton winning the decision. After an intermission to give the pros a breather, the next match was Travis Phippen vs. Jeremy Bolt. Phippen a two time All American Wrestler was going to try and take advantage of the time bolt had spent in the cage.The first 2 minutes Phippen had the advantage, but shortly after this Bolt caught Phippen in the corner of the cage, and worked to secure the ankle lock. This was another top of the line fight. There has not been antoher tournament like this one in the sport! These guys are now fighting in their own weight class, instead of fighting 20 lb. above. What skills these guys have! Everyone knows the finals are going to be a great one. Bolt has a huge heart considering all the time spent in the cage during his previous fights. Hamilton is looking to take it to Bolt being the hometown favorite. This fight was an incredible display of reversals and changing of positions. Hamilton works for the choke while Bolt does a great job of denying it. Between punches and sub attempts, working to get out of subs, and trying to maintain the edge, Hamilton ends the fight with a choke. Hamilton had the offensive edge on this night. What a tremendous job to win this tournament! I would like to commend all the fighters and what a super job they did in preperation for this tournament! Look for amatuer fighters Matt Shaw and Ben Rothwell to make their pro debuts in the near future. The amateurs came out and did a tremendous job. We hope to have to have them fight for us in the future. Lots of enthusiasum and improvements were seen in many of the fighters. This is where they develop their skills on their way to the pro ranks. Thank you to all staff for making this a great show and to all the fighters that train and put themselves on the line every time they step into the cage. Thank you! From "The fighters Fight Promotion" The Danger Zone Pro 135 lb Championship Tournament, blind draw used on bracketing. Pro fights are two 6 minute rounds with 3 min OT if needed. Fight 1 Itchauku Murata def. Joe Cuff - 1:05 choke Fight 2 Jeremy Bolt def. Steve Hallock - OT Decision Fight 3 Matt Hamilton def. Itchaku Murata - OT Decision Fight 4 Jeremy Bolt def. Travis Phippen - 3:17 of Rd. 2 ankle lock Finals Matt Hamilton def. Jeremy Bolt - 5:22 Rear-naked choke Round. 2 Amateur Tournaments 135 lb below Pablo Anchondo def. Frank Borges - 2:23 Armlock Roli Delgato def. Tommy Hoover - 1:52 Ref stoppage Finals Delgato def. Anchando - 4:37 choke 136-150 Tony Emmanuel def. Mike Rooney - :32 Choke Gary Owens def. Derek Bergey - 3:22 TKO Round 2 Finals Emmanuel def. Owens - 1:57 choke 151-165 Josh Kaine def. Brian Densberger - 2:10 guillotine choke Round 2 No Finals due to injury to Kaine 166-180 Matt Shaw def. Kyle Craig - 4:34 choke Andrew Neale def. Roscoe Ostyn - Decision Matt Shaw def. Nathan Allen - :48 Could not continue due to strikes No finals due to injury to Neale (foot) and Shaw (hand) 181-195 Jason Wallen def. Jeff Ignatawski - Ref stoppage Chad Roarke def. Rusty Pontz Barry Wickware def. Chris Skezypek - 3:34 round 1 Finals Barry Wickware def. Chad Roake - ref stoppage 3:51 round 1 196-210 Final Aaron Rafferty def. Chris Maddoz - :12 TKO HWT. Ben Rothwell def. Tony Ferguson - 1:00 ref stoppage Finals Ben Rothwell def. Darren Block - :16 KO Dan Severn-Becky Levi The Danger Zone Inc. http://www.the-dangerzone.com/ |
| Wednesday - May 2, 2001 |
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The Mouth of NHB, Joel Gold added a new addition to the family at 12:37 am May 2nd. Dominic Gold weighed in at 8 lbs. 3 oz. and is as handsome as his pop! The well endowed youngster is doing fine and was a big hit with ladies in the hospital. |
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From the UFC: The All-New  Announces the Largest UFC Event to date UFC 32 "Showdown in the Meadowlands" June 29th, Continental Airlines Arena, New Jersey Tito Ortiz vs. Elvis Sinosic For the Light Heavyweight Championship Title 
Tickets go on Sale Tuesday May 1st, at Ticketmaster.comOr Call 1-201-507-8900 or 1-212-307-7171 Don't forget this coming Friday UFC 31 "Locked & Loaded" May 4th, Trump Taj Mahal www.Trumptaj.com To view the UFC 31 Locked & Loaded Line-up www.ufc.tv/events/ ppv/ufc31/ufc31.html Tickets still on Sale, buy now at Ticketmaster.com Or Call 1-800-736-1420 May 4 Friday Outside Arena Entrance 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET Pre-Fight Merchandise Sales & Autograph Signing Get there early and buy a UFC Locked & Loaded Shirt, poster, pictures, program and or fighter's autograph card The following fighters will be available to sign autographs Tito Ortiz World Light Heavyweight Champion Jens Pulver World Lightweight Champion Elvis Sinosic Light Heavyweight Contender "UFC Locked & Loaded" Doors Open at 7:00 PM ET |
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From the event's promoter: GOOD EARTH MUSIC FESTIVAL @ THE HOUMA TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, LOUISIANA REALITY COMBAT FIGHTING XI FRIDAY MAY 18, 2001 PRO CARD SUPER FIGHT DAN "THE BEAST" SEVERN VS. "DIRTY" HARRY MOSKOWITZ GSE WORLD SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE BOUT TONNY CANALES VS. CASEY ERWIN PRO UNDERCARD RICH "BAM BAM" CLEMENTI VS. RAY "SPIDERMAN" TOTORICO WARREN DONLEY VS. TBA AMATEUR CARD AARON WILLIAMS VS. DAVID JOSHUA MCDONALD VS. FITI PESE NATHAN SANCHEZ VS. BRIAN "FREIGHT TRAIN" DWEYR RANDY FORET VS. LANCE "THE TERMINATOR" CLEMENTS RICKY "PITTBULL" FOLSE VS. DAVE BENEFIELD ADAM PEEPLES VS. TREY ESTERBROOK TONY CANTRELL VS. JAMES MORGAN SHANNON HOLGATE VS. TBA PHILIP WALKER VS. FRANK SLAUGHTER
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The promoters sent in corrections to their original release for the amateur 181-195 lb. tournament results. The updates have been made to yesterday's post. |
| Thursday - May 3, 2001 |
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Zuffa's Plans for UFC Biggest Story at Pre-Fight Press Conference By Aaron Crecy ATLANTIC CITY, NJ--Today's UFC 31 Locked and Loaded press conference could be described as groundbreaking. But not because of anything the fighters said. No, this press event was important because it injected an air of optimism into the once-dismal future of mixed martial arts fighting. First, Lorenzo Fertitta, managing partner for Zuffa and the UFC, addressed the audience and thanked New Jersey Athletic Control Board Commissioner Larry Hazzard for helping "put MMA on the map." For the second consecutive time, the UFC has sold out the Trump Taj Mahal's 5,200 seat Mark Etess Arena, prompting Zuffa to add 650 seats in a hotel conference room with a closed circuit feed to compensate for the extraordinarily high demand for tickets. 
"When me and my brother Frank bought the Ultimate Fighting Championships in January, we sat down with Dana [White] and we said, 'In every one of our shows we want every fight to be a significant fight,'" said Fertitta. "We want only the best fighters in the world-no one else. And we want even our preliminary matches to be of the level that they would be main events in other shows…I think you would agree that we have accomplished that with this show."While many in the industry will likely maintain a wait-and-see attitude, Fertitta's positive outlook is supported by what is surely the UFC's best fight card in recent memory. "We will deliver an unbelievable show," he asserted. "You can expect tons of entertainment. Hold on to your seats-there's going to be a lot of pyro, there's going to be a lot of lasers, a lot of smoke. But the most important thing I think you're going to see is the best mixed martial artists in the world competing in the Octagon in action-packed fights." Even Hazzard took a tone of optimism at the press conference, predicting that MMA would be sanctioned in Las Vegas, Nevada and other states in the none too distant future. "We have not been disappointed with what we've seen," said Hazzard. "We have been working very diligently to come up with a set of rules and regulations, and we did. We hope that all the states around the nation and even other countries will adopt these rules and regulations. We are very hopeful also that the state of Nevada takes a serious look at mixed martial arts. I'm very confident that they will and I'm very confident that in a very short period of time we will be extending the level of exposure to another major venue in the combative sports industry, and that is the state of Nevada." White, the UFC president, seemed particularly pleased with the organization's present state of affairs. "We are very proud and very excited for this show," he said. "This is really our first show. We put on the other one, but this is really our baby. We knew what fighters we wanted to go after and we knew what we wanted to accomplish. Now, we're headed in the right direction. You're going to see some great action in these fights." But rather than rest upon the laurels of a successful virgin effort, White affirmed that UFC 32 will move to the Meadowlands on June 29, 2001. Home to the NBA New Jersey Nets, Continental Airlines Arena presents a considerable promotional venture for Zuffa-even with a main event that features middleweight champion Tito Ortiz facing gritty Australian Elvis Sinosic. Regardless of the daunting challenge, Fertitta and White expect a full house of approximately 13,000, more than double the capacity at the Trump Taj Mahal. "Our marketing plan is to promote-we're promoters, and the UFC hasn't been promoted in the last four or five years," says Fertitta. "Nobody even knew that these fight were going on. What you're going to see and what you've already seen is that we've had ads in the New York Post, in the paper in North Jersey, we've got a number of billboards, we're on TV with the Devils games all this week, we're on Howard Stern. We think that there is enough demand for this show, we're going to promote it the right way, we're going to deliver incredible entertainment for a live show. One thing we kind of live by from a business standpoint is that you have to take calculated risk and you have to have big dreams. We want to go to the big arenas, we want to compete for the big time. There's no reason these guys, the world class athletes that they are, shouldn't be on center stage-and we're going to put them on center stage." In addition, White expressed confidence that the UFC will eventually be back on cable, a source of considerable income and exposure. Meanwhile, Fertitta addressed rumors of an allegiance with the rival Pride organization that has achieved so much success in Japan. Just as Fertitta and other UFC officials visited Tokyo for Pride 13, Pride officials are traveling to Atlantic City for UFC 31. "I think what you see there is just one of the major changes that we bring to the table," he explained. "We believe that there is certainly enough room for everybody to be successful in this sport, and for this sport to grow and evolve, you need to have organizations work with each other as opposed to trying to break each other down." "Essentially all it is, is a friendly conversation," Fertitta continued. "We went there and we watched some great fights. Really, the reason that I went there is because I'm a fan. I always wanted to see a Pride show, I wanted to see how they do it and I wanted to see Sakuraba fight. Pride will be coming to this fight for the same reason-I think they wanted to see a UFC event, but there's really nothing deeper than that at this time." 
But let us not forget the task at hand. The fighters in the co-main events shared the podium with Fertitta, Hazzard, White and Trump Taj Mahal's Rick Santoro. After speaking very briefly, reigning UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and top-ranked challenger Pedro Rizzo squared off with for a photo opportunity. Similarly, middleweight champion Pat Miletich joined ever-smiling challenger Carlos Newton for a few pictures. Meanwhile, the other competitors were introduced and then remained for individual interviews.However the cards unfold on Friday night, one thing is abundantly clear-the Zuffa era has rendered the UFC bright with promise. Only time will tell if MMA's popularity will match the aspirations of the new UFC ownership group, but the mere fact that they are attempting to take the organization in a new, upward direction is cause for hope. Fight Order Preliminary Welterweight Bout Tony DeSouza vs. Steve Berger Preliminary Lightweight Bout B.J. Penn vs. Joey Gilbert Light Heavyweight Bout Matt Lindland vs. Ricardo Almeida Heavyweight Bout Pete Williams vs. Semmy Schilt 
Welterweight BoutMatt Serra vs. Shonie Carter Light Heavyweight Bout Chuck Liddell vs. Kevin Randleman World Welterweight Title Bout Pat Miletich vs. Carlos Newton World Heavyweight Title Bout Randy Couture vs. Pedro Rizzo |
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UFC XXXI: Locked and Loaded By Aaron Crecy 
Wednesday, May 2, 2001--The tension is mounting at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City as UFC XXXI approaches. Because most fighters arrived late Tuesday afternoon, the open workout room was loaded with fighters last night. On one side of the room, Kevin Randleman, under the guidance of Mark Coleman, was very vocal, at times exuding confidence and at other times exhibiting frustration. On the other side of the room, Chuck Liddell spent much of his workout with an eye on Randleman, who was rolling with Matt Hughes. Randy Couture, Dan Henderson and Matt Lindland were also in the room working out, as were Joey Gilbert, Pete Williams, Pat Miletich, Shonie Carter, Jeremy Horn, Jerry Bohlander, Tony Galindo and Scott Adams. The air was definitely thick with sweat and testosterone! Couture looks extremely fit, as does Miletich--both guys are ripped and working hard.On Wednesday, the majority of the fighters spent the day undergoing medical checks. Pedro Rizzo got a workout in during the late afternoon with training partner Marco Ruas. Once he exited the room, Couture, Lindland and Henderson took over. UFC middleweight champion Tito Ortiz soon joined them, rolling with both Henderson and Lindland. Coleman showed up to roll with Henderson and Phil Baroni, who also worked out with both Lindland and Couture. UFC commentator and Olympic gold medallist Jeff Blatnick even showed up to talk wrestling with Couture and Lindland before rolling with Ortiz. As soon as they were finished, Ortiz ran to a nearby trash can and threw up--the victim of a below average Atlantic City buffet--which evoked some good-natured ribbing from Coleman. Williams showed up later with Bohlander and Galindo. Couture and Coleman were both impressed with Baroni's strength and attitude. After the workout, Baroni posed for photos with Couture, Coleman, Lindland and Henderson, his proud father manning the camera. The UFC arranged individual workout times for Thursday, so it was probably the last time this week that so much talent will converge in one room. Rumor has it that Pride officials will be attending Friday's event, much like UFC representatives attended Pride 13. One can only surmise that a partnership between the two organizations looms near. Mark Coleman has put on about 20-25 pounds since Pride 13, where he fought at 225. "Pure indulgence," he explained. Coleman is feeling extremely confident about his progress and says that his stand-up has improved considerably since working with a professional boxing coach for a month. Randleman claims to have put to rest some personal problems that affected his training prior to the Couture fight and promises to put on a show Friday night. He is definitely looking rocked, if that means anything. Couture and Coleman both expressed disappointment that plans to train together prior to UFC XXXI fell through. Apparently, Coleman had already purchased airplane tickets to Oregon for himself and Randleman. However, Randleman was feeling very good about his training environment in Columbus and wanted maintain his flow. Coleman and Couture are still very interested in training together for future fights. |
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By Aaron Crecy 
Pride and UFC veteran Carlos Newton brings tremendous energy to the sport of mixed martial arts fighting. When he's not fighting, he always seems to have a smile on his face. And when he's in the Octagon, he is a ball of fury. Carlos and I sat down at the pre-fight press conference to discuss his upcoming fight with Pat Miletich in UFC 31.In past fights, you've demonstrated a variety of skills. You broke Dan Henderson's jaw, demonstrating your power. Most recently against Johil de Olveira, you took the fight to the mat quite a bit, controlled him and took the fight off your feet. Against a guy who is known to have such a strong stand up game, are you going into this fight with plans to take it to the mat or do you feel comfortable on your feet with Pat? I feel comfortable on my feet with Pat. I think the key to winning this fight will be strategy. He's a very smart fighter and he fights his fight. That's usually how he wins-he's never beaten people at their particular game. He didn't beat up on Mikey Burnett. He beat Mikey Burnett fighting a smart fight. That's what he's going to try to do with me. How do you make the fight go your way instead his? Move, move, move and more movement. By his own admission, Miletich has sometimes gone through fights in second gear. He says he's really prepared for you to push pace. Do you see that as an advantage? You're known for being really active. I see that as a definite advantage. Somebody has to make the fight, so I'm going to take responsibility for that. It's going to be a great fight. It seems like everyone who has fought says that you are very difficult to prepare for. You do a lot of things in a fight that are unexpected, things that maybe other guys couldn't pull off. What d you attribute that to? My Dragonball Jiu Jitsu style and my motto, which is Shadow Skill. When you examine the terms, it's pretty difficult to deal with. Tell us a little about your Dragonball Jiu Jitsu. I just kind of train hard and keep my spirit in good health. I take my time, look at life and appreciate things for what they are. Speaking of spirit, you're also known as kind of a free spirit. You always seem like you're having fun and you have a good time with your entrances. Hey man, you're only going to live one life, and this is my one life to live. For such a serious sport, you always add an element of fun to what you are doing. You need a sense of balance, and I have that. I do a lot of things because I'm technically grounded. It's not a game plan, really. If you have a gaping hole, like if you're good at standup but not on the mat, you're going to sit there and worry and worry and worry. Now, the sport is reaching such a technical level. Standup, ground, you've just got to go where it goes. You're going to see tremendous improvement in the UFC on the technical level, but I don't think people in North America will want to see that. With Johil, he wanted to fight on the ground, so that's where the fight was. You're attending York University right now. Can you tell us what you are studying and what your plans are? You really seem like the type of guy who is going to be doing something beyond fighting. My plan for the future is to be a doctor. I volunteer at the hospital and that's where I spend a lot of my time. I have a double major in university, one in languages and environmental health sciences. I like languages because I get to go a lot of places and I like talking to people and having intelligent conversations. It really frustrates me when there is a language barrier. It is a very valuable experience to talk with someone who lives in a different, a different culture. I can speak Japanese now, and I read and write it. I speak French also, and next year I'll study Chinese and one other language. As far as sciences go, that's just chemistry, biology and other environmental sciences that I am going to use in medicine. Any particular aspect of medicine that interests you? I think I'm going to go for broke and be a surgeon, you know, carry that personality over from fighting. Just like when I decided to try martial arts one day. Now, I'm a fighter. I'm going to take it to the extreme. Once I become a doctor, my personality will help me. That's who I am-when I do something, I do my best. |
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Everybody Makes Weight 
All the fighters made weight on their first weigh-in, except for Shonie Carter. Shonie weighed in 3/4 of a pound over weight. He burned some calories and came back about 30 minutes later and made the weight.Preliminary Welterweight Bout Tony DeSouza (168) vs. Steve Berger (167 3/4) Preliminary Lightweight Bout B.J. Penn (153 3/4) vs. Joey Gilbert (151 3/4) Light Heavyweight Bout Matt Lindland (194 1/4) vs. Ricardo Almeida (203 3/4) 
Heavyweight BoutPete Williams (234) vs. Semmy Schilt (258) Welterweight Bout Matt Serra (168 3/4) vs. Shonie Carter (169 1/2) Light Heavyweight Bout Chuck Liddell (205) vs. Kevin Randleman (205) World Welterweight Title Bout Pat Miletich (169 3/4) vs. Carlos Newton (169 1/2) World Heavyweight Title Bout Randy Couture (222 3/4) vs. Pedro Rizzo (230) 
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An FCF Photo OpMatt Hughes, Jens Pulver & Atlantic City Boardwalk resident "Jazzy Jay" |
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By Aaron Crecy 
Joey Gilbert is a two-time NCAA All-America wrestler and an experienced Shooto fighter. I caught up with Joey at the pre-fight press conference. He is a blue-collar athlete with a down to earth attitude, and he is thrilled to have his first shot in the Octagon. However, he enters UFC 31 as an underdog, facing slick and experienced submission expert BJ Penn.BJ Penn comes from a pretty strong Jiu Jitsu background. What is your approach to fight going to be? My approach is going to be the way I fight all my fights. I just go out there and fight. I kind of let myself take over. Once a guy starts thinking too much about a game plan he messes himself up. I believe in my athleticism, so I just have to let it take over. You have a lot of Shooto fights, so you must be pretty comfortable on your feet, even though you have a wrestling background. I've been doing this for a while, just like all the wrestlers, like Randy Couture and Dan Henderson. Look at those fellas-those guys have just as good a standup as anybody else. I find little tricks, just like boxers find little tricks to help themselves. Describe your training a little bit. You train in Chicago? I train in the South Side. It's pretty popular, a pretty tough area. What's actually kind of funny about us is that we live in a pretty tough area, but our town is one of the wealthiest areas in the United States. But it produces wrestlers and fighters, and we have guys who are dominating right now, on the local and national level-King of the Cage, HOOKnSHOOT shows. Orland Park, where the Western Open golf tournament is played. It's an Irish neighborhood. 
Have you seen BJ Penn fight at all?I've seen him grapple. He's quick. What do you expect from him in this fight? I don't think he gives me much credit. I don't think he thinks much of my wrestling skills. I respect everybody I fight. I don't care if I get taken down or anything. I just fight. In terms of exposure, is the UFC a big step up for you? This is all I ever wanted to do, fight in the UFC. I never thought it would be possible when I first started watching, with all the bigger fighters. To my family, this is like the Super Bowl. It will be the first time I'm not watching the UFC because I always have it at my house. I'll have people over and get a keg of beer, chicken wings and everything-this is the first time I'll be making money. How did this fight come about? I don't really know. I think BJ Penn was one of the guys that really pushed it. I think maybe they just thought I would give him a good fight. You know in boxing if you have a strong fighter you give him about ten easy fights, and I think that's the way they are looking at it. I have a little bit of a name because I'm pretty strong in the grappling community, but they're going to find out a little different. [UFC matchmaker] Joe Silva was looking for me, and I'm kind of connected to the HOOKnSHOOT guys, so they just gave me a call and asked me if I wanted to do it and I said 'yeah.' |
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By Aaron Crecy With a mixed martial arts record of 10-5-4 and two wins in the UFC, Shonie Carter has definitely proven that he's worthy of the Octagon. He is a tough competitor who leaves everything in the ring. When he's not fighting, Shonie turns heads with a stylish wardrobe that puts all other UFC fighters to shame-and he has the charisma to match. I sat down with Shonie at the pre-fight press conference for a quick look ahead at his fight against Matt Serra in UFC 31. The first thing I need to ask is, what's up with the wardrobe, kid? You're looking sharp! Man, it's a part of my trademark. It's what I am as a person and a fighter-untouchable in the ring and definitely untouchable out of the ring. That's the way it has to be 24/7, 365, 12 months a year 24 hours a day. Is that why you take so many fights, so you can afford the wardrobe? I have to, man! My bills! I have a daughter and I have a baby boy on the way. I have to exemplify professionalism, expertise and untouchability 24 hours a day. Let's talk about your upcoming fight with Matt Serra. A difference in styles? Oh yeah. He's a very strong grappler. He was the runner up at Abu Dhabi. Looking at what he does very well, I have to be on my game the entire 15 minutes-there's no letting up on him. Yeah, I'm a wrestler and a grappler as well, but I haven't been to Abu Dhabi. I'm not looking beyond it. I've got to be there until the last bell. You've been in some wars. Two that come to mind are a decision victory over Dave Menne and a draw with Dave Menne. I have the utmost respect for Dave Menne, I'll say that first and foremost. The first fight, I think I prevailed out of sheer determination. At that time in my career, I think I had a superior upper body arsenal that carried me along in the fight. He got my back in the last ten seconds and had a rear naked choke, but I was able to hold on. The second fight, I was a little more prepared, but obviously so was he. In my heart and mind, I knew it would go the distance. Dave and I both picked up the pace-I'd punch him, he'd kick me, I'd kick him, he'd punch me, he'd punch me twice, I'd punch him twice. It was two valiant gladiators in that ring. Matt Serra is a guy with good grappling skills. What kind of threat does that pose to you? After all, it's a bit of a conflict in styles since you're really known for your standup. In this fight against Matt Serra, I can't really rely entirely on my striking ability. I've heard the interviews and people say he's going to come at me really aggressive. But I'm not a passive fighter and everybody knows that. I'll come right back at him. If he tries to wrestle me, I'll wrestle him. But the thing is, I'm not going to be foolish enough to sit there and keep playing the submission game with him. I want to take him out of his element. If it goes to the ground, I want it to be under my terms. And there's no secret how I get people to the ground-like Red Bull, I give them wings. I'll mix it up with him, and whatever he throws, I'll give it back to him twice as hard. |
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By Aaron Crecy Tony DeSouza vs. Steve Berger DeSouza wins by unanimous decision DeSouza kept the fight on the ground in each round with a series of double leg takedowns. He was the aggressor for most of the fight and was able to withstand several submission attempts. Berger tried heel hooks, ankle locks and arm bars, but DeSouza fought them off and was awarded the decision. B.J. Penn vs. Joey Gilbert Penn wins by referee stoppage due to punches at 5:00 of Round 1 Penn overmatched Gilbert in every phase of the fight, landing good shots, executing a strong double leg takedown and easily passing the guard. After taking Gilbert's back near the end of round one, Penn showered a flurry of punches to his opponent's unprotected head before the fight was mercifully halted at the bell. Exhibiting tenacity and an array of skills, Penn proved himself worthy of another invitation to the Octagon. Matt Lindland vs. Ricardo Almeida Lindland wins by disqualification (three fouls-illegal kicks to face when Lindland was on knee and Almeida was in the guard) at 4:40 0f Round 3. Almeida spent most of the fight in his guard, thanks to Lindland's superb takedown skills. But the fight had its share of fireworks, as both fighters landed occasional combinations. Almeida also scored with some solid kicks and knees but could not avoid Lindland's bodylocks. The Olympic wrestler brought the fans to their feet midway through round two when he threw Almeida in a stunning suplay. Leading on all three judges' cards, Lindland was well on his way to a unanimous decision when Almeida was disqualified for his third foul-in each of the three rounds, Almeida delivered kicks to the face from the guard position while his opponent was on a knee. These kicks were specifically mentioned in Thursday's rules meeting, and Almeida even asked for clarification at that time. Pete Williams vs. Semmy Schilt Schilt wins TKO at 1:28 of Round 2 After a disappointing first round that saw the 6'10" Schilt simply holding the wrists of his undersized opponent while in the guard, the giant fighter from Holland annihilated Williams with a devastating barrage of kicks and strikes. Williams went down from a kick to the side, and then was felled again after attempting a takedown. Schilt stayed on his feet and forced Williams to stand up and exchange with him once again, ending the fight moments later with several lefts to the head and some vicious kicks for good measure. Matt Serra vs. Shonie Carter Carter wins by TKO at 4:51 of Round 3 Serra stormed out of the gate and proceeded to attempt a seemingly endless sequence of submissions. However, Carter was somehow able to escape them all. The domination continued in the standup, as Serra connected with several strong kicks, knees and punches. At the end of round one, Carter missed with a spinning low kick but knocked Serra down with a well-placed forearm as his torso followed through. In round two, Serra seemed to tire and Carter began to strike with increased fervor. Though Carter won round two on all three cards, Serra continued to attempt submission after submission. The third round brought more of the same as Carter tried to keep the fight standing and Serra made every effort to take it to the mat. But with little fuel left in the tank, Serra was largely unable to penetrate Carter's invigorated defense. With just 15 seconds remaining in the bout, Carter dropped Serra with a spinning elbow to the head, missing the kick and landing the forearm on the follow-through just as he did earlier in the fight. Serra was rendered unconscious and the fight was called with just nine seconds left on the clock. Chuck Liddell vs. Kevin Randleman Liddell wins by KO at 1:18 of Round 1 Though Randleman gave every impression that he would take a step toward repairing his fractured reputation with a furious assault on Liddell from the bell, he instead chose to circle the ring in the first minute of the fight. Then, after a brief clinch and a failed takedown attempt, Randleman found himself on the receiving end of a well-timed left hook. The former UFC champion stumbled backward and fell to the mat with his hands at his sides, clearly dazed. Liddell pursued, landing several more punches before referee John McCarthy could step in to stop the carnage. When his head cleared several moments later, Randleman flew into a rage and pushed McCarthy several times, obviously distraught by what he felt was an early stoppage. However, replays supported McCarthy, as Randleman was in no position to protect himself from Liddell's attack. Pat Miletich vs. Carlos Newton (World Welterweight Title Bout) Newton wins by submission (choke) at 2:57 of Round 3 What began as a textbook display of mixed martial arts fighting by one of the UFC's winningest fighters ended with a dramatic conclusion that saw the Middleweight Championship change hands for the first time in several years. Miletich fought effectively, controlling the fight with hard left-right combinations and well-placed kicks. Primarily fighting from their feet, Miletich and Newton maintained a torrid pace. The game Newton pressed the attack, dropping into double leg takedowns when in trouble. In the decisive third round, Miletich stepped up the pace and seemed to hurt Newton with several strikes and kicks. In an effort to quell Miletich's momentum, Newton managed a single leg takedown while defending a kick. Several moments later, Miletich attempted to escape Newton's mount and return to his feet. However, Newton scrambled and ended up behind Miletich, who tried to turn and face his opponent but failed to backstep through. Thus, Newton applied a simple naked choke from the side, an extremely tight headlock the caused Miletich to tap. While some may say that it was a fluke, Newton displayed enormous grit and determination, along with his usual variety of unorthodox techniques. Randy Couture vs. Pedro Rizzo (World Heavyweight Title Bout) Couture wins by unanimous decision 
What was billed as a war between two of the world's toughest heavyweights proved to be that and more. Couture nearly ended the fight in round one by perfectly executing his gameplan, which was to strike from the clinch position and then take Rizzo to the mat and land more strikes from the mount. Doing just that, Couture pinned Rizzo against the fence and hurt the Brazilian with a shower of ill-tempered forearms and punches. Bloodied but unbowed, Rizzo lasted the round by the narrowest of margins. In round two, just as the crowd expected Couture to apply the finishing brush strokes to his fistic masterpiece, Rizzo turned the tables with an unrelenting onslaught of kicks to the left leg. Visibly wearied and bleeding profusely from a broken nose, Couture seemed ready to topple at any moment.
Though unable to take Rizzo down due to a surprisingly effective sprawl and forced to remain on his feet, Couture somehow survived the round. The third round was difficult to call, as both fighters seemed to have punched themselves out. However, Couture was able to score a takedown and remained in the mount for the latter half of the round. A rejuvenated Couture opened round four with an array of uppercuts and knees from the clinch, convincingly dominating the first two minutes. After several unsuccessful takedown attempts, Couture finally took Rizzo to the mat near the end of the round, landing occasional punches and forearms. The tension-filled fifth round left the crowd nearly as spent as the fighters. On their feet throughout, Rizzo desperately threw his dangerous right while Couture wisely circled away. Though Couture was dropping his hands, Rizzo was unable to connect effectively. Similarly, Couture was unsuccessful on several takedown efforts. While Rizzo seemed to think he had earned the victory, Couture was rightfully awarded a unanimous decision.
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Some of the commentary we receive will appear in the May 2001 issue of FCF |
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By Josh Gross Tournament First Round Fight #1: Duke Roufus defeats Tomasz Kucharzewski by TKO 2:02 of round one. Fight #2: Michael McDonald defeats Jean-Claude Leuyer by split decision after three rounds. 
Fight #3:Maurice Smith defeats Pedro Fernandez by unanimous decision after three rounds. Fight #4: Guenter Singer defeats Paul Lalonde by TKO 0:57 of round two. Tournament Semifinals: Fight #1: Mike McDonald defeats Duke Roufus by unanimous decision after three rounds. Fight #2: Maurice Smith defeats Guenter Singer by KO 0:26 of the second round. Tournament Finals: Maurice Smith defeats Michael McDonald by split decision. After three rounds, two judges scored the fight a draw. A fourth round was required to determine the winner. ISKA Light-Middleweight World Muay Thai Championship: Alex Gong defeats Duane Ludwig by split decision after five rounds. ISKA US Amateur Women’s Championship: Angela Rivera defeats Trisha Hill by majority decision after five rounds. Muay Thai Rules: Eddy Millis defeats Jeff Horner by unanimous decision after three rounds. K-1 Rules: Dewey Cooper defeats Arne Soldwedel by unanimous decision after three rounds. K-1 Rules: Mark Miller defeats Tommy Glanville by split decision after three rounds. K-1 Rules: Tony Valente defeats Peter Kaljevic by unanimous decision after three rounds. Muay Thai Amateur: Gary Owens defeats Billy Parvin by unanimous decision after three rounds. Full Contact Amateur: Brian Schwartz defeats Dion Paminto by unanimous decision after three rounds. |
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From the event's promoter: Gladiators 14 
Friday May 11, 2001National Guard Armory 6929 Mercy Rd. 68106 Omaha, Nebraska This is going to be one of the best Fighting events to ever visit the Omaha/Metro area. Just look at some of the featured fighters and decide for yourself. Featured Fighters: Jeremy Horn (Top 10 world light heavyweight contender) Matt Hughes (Top 10 world lightweight contender) Neal Binkley (Gladiators #2 lightweight fighter) Justin James (Gladiators #1 bantamweight fighter) Rick Graveson (Extreme Challenge veteran, Militech Fighting Systems) Jason Black ((Extreme Challenge veteran, Militech Fighting Systems) Mike Radnov (Extreme Challenge veteran) Cederick Marks (Veteran of multiple fighting events) Jason Brilz (Gladiators #1 heavyweight fighter) There will be 9 No-Holds-Barred bouts. Doors open at 6:30 and show starts at 8:00. Tickets only $20.00 GA, or $40.00 RS. |
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From John Petrilli (RITC Writer/Statistician): Promoter Roland Sarria put on an outstanding MMA show for the over 2,000 RITC fans in attendance. The event featured 18 bouts with 19 fighters making their RITC debut including two physical specimens weighing 307 lbs. and 260 lbs. from Todd Medina's Freestyle Fight Team. Here is how some of the major fight teams fared for the evening: Brausa Academy 10 - 3, AZ Fight Club 2 - 0, AZ Combat Sports 1 - 0, Laurita BJJ 1 - 0, Team Red Dogs 1 - 0, Medina Freestyle 2 - 1 Results: Fight #1 Jorge Tellez (195 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (strikes) 1:44 Rd 1 Fred McMillan (164 lbs), Freestyle Fight #2 Michael Barney (156 lbs), Submission Wrestling defeated by DQ 2:29 Rd 2 Elijah Wong (179 lbs), Brausa Academy Fight #3 Jason Miller (194 lbs), AZ Combat Sports defeated by TKO 3:00 Rd 1 Tommy Laguwans (188 lbs), Freestyle Fight #4 Brian Mitchell (153 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (choke) 1:27 Rd 1 Andrew McCormick (150 lbs), Wrestling/BJJ Fight #5 Brian Ryan (237 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (choke) 1:57 Rd 2 Abe Andujo (239 lbs), Savage Te Dawg Pound Fight #6 Mark Lewis (145 lbs), Team Red Dogs defeated by submission (strikes) 2:45 Rd 1 Adam Aluarez (128 lbs), Freestyle Fight #7 John Lansing (167 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by decision (2 - 1) Ben Shimono (149 lbs), Machado JJ Fight #8 Farrell Frisby (154 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by TKO :43 Rd 1 Quinton Michalegko (155 lbs) Fight #9 Andy Siivola (228 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (strikes) :34 Rd 1 Jack Austin (319 lbs), Leininger Dojo Fight #10 Shawn Upshur (155 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (choke) 1:03 Rd 1 James Meals (171 lbs), Carbajal's 9th Street Gym Fight #11 Del Hawkins (135 lbs), Savage Te Dawg Pound defeated by submission (choke) 2:25 Rd 1 Norman Pierce (148 lbs), Brausa Academy Fight #12 James Upshur (168 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by KO :13 Rd 1 Shawn Collum (166 lbs), Freestyle Fight #13 Marino Jones (178 lbs), Laurita BJJ defeated by submission (choke) 1:00 Rd 3 Jerry Chi (179 lbs), Brausa Academy Fight #14 Justin Timmons (186 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (choke) :25 Rd 2 John Upton (140 lbs), Allisone Fight #15 Ryan Roath (282 lbs), AZ Fight Club defeated by submission (choke) :50 Rd 1 Michael Simpson (248 lbs), Freestyle Fight #16 John Buchanan (227 lbs), AZ Fight Club defeated by decision (2 - 1) Dan Pleasure (245 lbs), Shatin Chu Fight #17 (Super Fight) Jimmy Ambriz (307 lbs), Medina Freestyle Fight Team defeated by submission (strikes) :34 Rd 1 Justin Lyon (370 lbs), Savage Te Dawg Pound Fight #18 (Main Event) Kauai Kuphiea (268 lbs), Brausa Academy defeated by submission (strikes) :29 Rd 2 Bill Parker (260 lbs), Medina Freestyle Fight Team Congratulations to Edwin Dewees, representing the Brausa Academy, on his appearance in King of the Cage 8. Edwin lost, by decision, to Jeremy Edwards from Extreme Fighting Sports. Edwin Dewees is scheduled to fight Joe Stevenson (Combat Grappling) in Gladitor Challenge IV for the GC Championship Belt on June 17, 2001 in San Jacinto, CA. Farrell Frisby and Kauai Kuphiea, also representing Brausa Academy, are expected to join Edwin on the Gladiator Challenge card. Next Event: Rage in the Cage XXVIII Saturday May 26, 2001 Tickets are available at all Ticket Master locations (480-784-4444) or at the Celebrity Theatre Box Office. For more information, visit www.rageinthe cage.com or call 480-446-8127 |
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From Susumu's Gallery: Hello, Susumu's Gallery has added 22 pictures from UFC 31. As some of you are familiar with it, you can watch through all of the pictures if you have RealPlayer on your PC. Please enjoy. Susumu's Gallery: http://come.to/susumu |
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From RITC Writer/Statistician John Petrilli: Saturday May 26, 2001 Doors Open: 5:30 PM, Fight Time: 8:00 PM Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Promoter Roland Sarria was so pleased with the turn-out and response to RITC Fan Appreciation Night last month that he has decided to carry over all the "perks" to RITC XXVIII. All seats (excluding 108 VIP Ringside seats) will cost only $20 with open seating anywhere in the arena on a first-come basis. Pre-Fight Party/Happy Hour (5:30PM-7:00PM) - entertainment with "Buds" costing only $1.50. Post-Fight Party (11:00PM-1:00AM) - Celebrity Theatre Lounge You can always count on an exciting night of MMA action at Rage in the Cage. Roland always delivers at least 15 bouts.
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Roland "Doomster" Sarria Interview By Michael Onzuka - Mike@onzuka.com 
With the mixed martial arts movement gaining approval from boxing commissions and the general public, promoting fights has been and will continue to be big business. It seems as though American events other than the UFC are slowly climbing the ladder to gain popularity to match Japanese events. Each territory has its big name. Hawaii has T. Jay Thompson, California has Terry Trebilcock, the East Coast has Jamie Levine, the Midwest has Monte Cox, and Roland "Doomster" Sarria is becoming or may already be the man in Arizona. Coming from an athletic background and moving on to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sarria is also an accomplished instructor who is breeding fighters by the truckload, mainly to fight in his events. He run events monthly so not only his fighters, but the fighters in the vicinity have a venue to stay busy and get experienced. Sarria is trying a different approach in order to spice up mixed martial arts events by bringing more entertainment aspects to his shows. While in Arizona, I stopped by to talk to Doomster at his BRAUSA [short for Brazil USA] Academy shortly before his March RITC event.FCF: First, let's start off on how you got the name "Doomster"... Roland Sarria: Maybe about seven years ago I was training at the Rickson Gracie Academy and I came from a football background...I really didn't know much about the martial arts and I guess you could say that I was blessed with a lot of physical strength and I had a tendency to lift people up and drop them thinking I was playing football, and then some guy just goes, "Whoa, you doomed that guy," and ever since then, I just kept that name. That's how it happened. FCF: How long did you train with Rickson? RS: I started with Rickson in '94...the summer of '94, right when he came back from his Vale-Tudo [in Japan]. I was with him roughly about a year and a half. FCF: At what belt ranking did you leave? RS: I was blue belt when I left in...I want to say '95, and I moved to Orange County and I trained with Rodrigo Gracie, Ken Gabrielson, and John Lober and that's where I was promoted to purple and brown. In the last four and a half years, I've been here in this state [Arizona] by myself. I guess I did the biggest no-no you can do in martial arts, I pretty much self promoted myself and I competed recently against David Meyers from the Machados in a black belt super fight and I tied him, but I lost on an advantage point. Since that tournament, I have been approached by half a dozen black belts--pretty well known black belts--that have been wanting to promote me to black belt, but unfortunately I just decided to stay to myself. That's the route I'm taking as far as belt system, as far as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. FCF: Why not go with someone who could legitimize your black belt? RS: It's pretty personal, but I think it stems back to when I was competing as a brown belt. I felt like I was...you could say set up each tournament going against Margarida Pontes and Roger Ruiz, I can't remember the rest of the names and I always came in about 170 pounds. I walk around about 200 pounds. I feel like I was always ambushed with these tournaments and all they had to be is up front with me. I'll go in at 195 against Margarida anytime, but don't tell me he's 170. Just little things like that and I think the reason I decided to stay by myself is because I think the only reason a black belt would want to promote me maybe because of my reputation as a promoter, not really because of my skill and I think it revolves around money and I'm not in a position to let a so called famous black belt promote me because to be honest with you, for the last four and a half years, I pretty much trained on my own. Why should I go under a black belt when he never really taught me anything? That's how I look at it. That's my attitude. FCF: How are you gaining in technique and skill since you are by yourself? |
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From DSE/Pride: Dream Stage Entertainment announced 3 matches for PRIDE14 to be held at Yokohama Arena. PRIDE14 (PRIDE FC "Clash of The Titans) DATE: May 27, 2001 GATE OPEN 1:00 PM FIGHT START 3:00 PM PLACE: Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref., Japan) Announced Match-ups:
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Igor Vovchanchyn
Gilbert Yvel
Gary Goodridge
Valentijn Overeem
Kazuyuki Fujita
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Confirmed for Pride 14 By Aaron Crecy Reliable sources told Full Contact Fighter today that a match-up between Dan Henderson and Akira Shoji has been confirmed for Pride 14. Shoji has appeared in 12 Pride events and has a record of 7-3-2 in those fights, including three victories by submission and one by referee stoppage. His resume includes wins over Wallid Ismael and Guy Mezger, draws with Renzo Gracie and Shunsuke Matsui, and decision losses to Igor Vovchanchyn and Mark Coleman. Shoji has yet to be knocked out or submitted, going the distance in each of his losses. In his most recent appearance, a bloodied but game Shoji lost to Ricardo Almeida by judges' decision in Pride 12. 
Meanwhile, Henderson [pictured cracking Renato Babalu in Rings King Of Kings] recorded the first knockout victory of his career in Pride 13 when he dispatched Renzo Gracie in just one minute and forty seconds. He previously lost by judges' decision to Vanderlei Silva in Pride 12. A two-time member of the U.S. Olympic Greco Roman wrestling team, Henderson is 10-1 in mixed martial arts competition, winning the Brazil Open in 1997, UFC 17 and the 2000 RINGS King of Kings Final.
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By Eduardo Alonso Meca World Vale Tudo, the Mixed Marial Arts promotion in Brazil, will finally have it's 5th edtion in June! FCF was told today by Rudimar Fedrigo, Chute Boxe team's coach and Meca Vale Tudo organizer, that the next Meca event is confirmed for the 9th of June, and will be held again at Curitiba, in Brazil. The event promises to be full of action, with the biggest names in Brazil's MMA scene attending, and of course plenty of talent from the Chute Boxe team fighting in the event. Meca World Vale Tudo number 5 was originally scheduled to happen before Pride 13, but with the big fights happening for the Chute Boxe fighters all over the world, the event was postponed twice. However, now the event is confirmed and FCF will be there bringing full coverage of what will surely be an exciting night of fights. |
From the event's promoter: INTERNATIONAL FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS WARRIOR'S CHALLENGE IFC FIGHTING HITS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IFC ANNOUNCES SHOWS AT GOLD COUNTRY CASINO The International Fighting Championships ("IFC") is moving up - to Northern California. The IFC is proud to announce its affiliation with Gold Country Casino in Oroville, California (approximately 70 miles north of Sacramento). The IFC and Gold Country Casino have already planned four shows, so Northern California fight fans should get ready for real fighting action. The action will begin on June 15, 2001, when the IFC presents Warrior's Challenge 13. That will be followed by Warrior's Challenge shows on August 31, and November 9, 2001. Plus, the IFC will host an Amateur Extreme Combat (stand-up fighting) show on August 30, 2001. Throw in the Warrior's Challenge 14 show on July 18th at Table Mountain Casino in Friant, California, and its clear that the IFC will keep all California fight fans happy. For more information about Gold Country Casino you can check out its website at www.goldcountrycasino.com, or call them at 1-800-334-9400. You should also keep an eye on the IFC website, www.ifc-usa.com, for updates on its cards and more future shows. |
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From the event's promoter: Indiana's MMA Company celebrates FIFTH ANNIVERSARY with International Show! May 26th, 2001 HnS returns to the Veterans Coliseum in Evansville, Indiana. With fighters from SHOOTO, HOOKnSHOOT, Extreme Challenge, in the ring and a few UFC champions along to watch as guests, the next HnS could quite possibly be their largest show to date and they're inviting all MMA fans from around the U.S. to celebrate! Formed in 1995, Jeff Osborne walked away from the "evils" of pro wrestling to start a legitimate fighting group based in the midwest, citing egos, ignorance and the emphasis on self-mutilating violence as reasons he left pro wrestling. After months of research and preparation, HOOKnSHOOT did it's first show on May 11, 1996 in front of sold-out house of 300 in a local 4-H Center. Five years after their first show, HOOKnSHOOT is ready for another monumental show. After five years, HnS is stronger than ever! After promoting nearly 3 dozen events, HnS is has produced perhaps their greatest card eve for the MASTERS show. Fans in attendance will be in for a treat: COMPLETE CARD (Subject to Change // SHOOTO Classes coming soon): YVES EDWARDS vs. BEN EARWOOD - Two of the most underrated lions in the sport. Edwards, the current #3 in HnS sports a KO standup game and over 25 fights while Earwood is UFC tested and an Extreme Challenge Amateur and Professional Champion. STEVE BERGER vs. LAVERNE CLARK - Tell me this isn't going to rock! Laverne is notorious for his standup assault and his ability to avoid the takedown. Berger is known for NOT wanting to go to the ground and when he does he is more than capable of submissions. Both are "throw down" style fighters that can produce an exciting, high level match! Both are hungry as well, as both come off dissappointing losses in their last outings (Berger v. DeSouza, Clark v. Lavender). 
SEAN SHERK vs. JUTARO NAKAO - Nakao is a dangerous fighter who can pull a win out of anywhere while Sherk has the look of a tank and the speed of a featherweight. Look for nothing but a war from these two.CHAT LAVENDER vs. JASON BLACK - Another match pitting two UNDEFEATED fighters against each other. Lavender, primarily a striker from most accounts, recently submitted Laverne Clark in RINGS USA. Black, an Extreme Challenge and HOOKnSHOOT Amateur Champion has leaped into the pro scene with great success. Unfortunately, when the game is over, someone will get their first loss. SEICHI IKEMOTO vs. JAY BUCK - This could be the sleeper match. Buck is 4-1 with incredible victories and a heavy-hitting style. Ikemoto is relatively unknown but is being compared to SHOOTO's best. Don't let Ikemoto's 3-1-3 record fool you, he has three straight wins and is hungry to make a strong showing in the U.S. Buck's only loss is due to a doctor stoppage and has manhandled all his opponents. HENRY MATAMOROS vs. ANDY MOCKLER - A war of Jiu Jitsu! Both men are very experienced in NHB with over 20 fights each. Matamoros is a former HnS Champion and Mockler is a Florida fighter who backs down from no one and could have an edge in the standup game. CURTIS STOUT vs. ANGELO POPOFSKI - A classic "STRIKER VS. GRAPPLER" bout. In only three bouts, Stout has proven himself as Angelo Popofski has had tremendous success in Danger Zone and HnS as well. Popofski will try to get the tapout while Stout will try to get the "knock out". KEITH ROCKEL vs. RAY CIESUS - Another match that has great potential! Rockel defeated Adrian Serrano for the HnS Submission Fighting Championship in January, and is crossing over to the SHOOTO style for the second time. Ciesus is a young purple belt making his HnS debut. MIKE DELANEY vs. JEROME SMITH - Haven't heard of these two? You probably should. Delaney is a resilient and determined fighter that has a long list of wins, includung a victory over Bobby Hoffman (though early in Hoffman's career).. Smith will give up experience but has only one loss to Jeremy Horn at HnS in 1999. Both promise a win in this battle of heavyweights! FIGHT GUESTS INCLUDE: TITO ORTIZ (Current UFC Champion) PAT MILETICH (Former UFC Champion) TIKI GHOSEN (King of the Cage/UFC Vet) MATT HUGHES (Top Lightweight) JEREMY HORN (HnS Champion/Top Middleweight) JENS PULVER (Current UFC Champion) AARON RILEY (WEF and HnS Champion) and who knows who else! Tickets available online at https://sabrina.super.nu/fightworld/order.htm or call 812-459-4951, or e-mail hooknshoot@aol.com! Make hotel reservations at RAMADA LIMITED (812) 425-1092. Mention HOOKnSHOOT and get any room for a LOW price! |
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"The New Beginning" Neal Blaisdell Arena - May 29, 2001 By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com With only two weeks left before Warriors Quest 2001, promoter Brennan Kamaka informed me that ticket sales are going well. This event is a step up from Kamaka's earlier shows. The earlier events, called Hawaiian Combat, primarily consisted of amateur matches, with a professional main event and were held in small venues. This time the show is evenly balanced with professionals and amateurs in the spacious, Blaisdell arena. Kamaka is excited about the match ups, which look to have a theme of the best of Hawaii versus the best of the West Coast. This will be the first time that many of the fighters, who having been making waves on the West Coast, get to test their skills in Hawaii. The field is filled with fighters who have participated in premier events like King of the Cage, IFC, Shooto, Gladiator's Challenge and, of course, Future Brawl. When asked if Kamaka is trying to compete with Future Brawl, he responded, "No, it's not like that. I just want to give Hawaii fighters a chance to gain more experience and get the recognition that they deserve." You can be sure that FCF will be there to cover all the action. Professional Fights: Lightweight Championship - 167lbs Ray "Bradda" Cooper (Jesus Is Lord) vs. Antonio McKee Middleweight Championship - 180lbs Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun (Jesus Is Lord) vs. Joe "Wonder Boy" Stevenson Flyweight #1 Contender Match - 140lbs Stephen "Bozo" Palling (Jesus Is Lord) vs. Shawn Rampage Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Match Falaniko Vitale (Grappling Unlimited) vs. Ryan Stout Welterweight #1 Contender Match - 155lbs David Padilla (SWAT) vs. John "Anytime Anywhere" Williamson Middleweight Match - 180lbs Bob Ostovich (Jesus Is Lord) vs. Thomas "The Wildman" Denny Amateur Fights: Women's NHB Match Destiny Gomez (HMC) vs. Betta Young Amateur Championship Flyweight Match Russell Medeiros (Jesus Is Lord) vs. Eddie Yagin (Freestyle) Heavyweight Match Paul Savea (SWAT) vs. Clemente Helemanu Light Heavyweight Match Zack Pang (Freestyle) vs. Gary Engle (SWAT) Featherweight Match 130lbs Jerry Samson vs. Daniel Largets |
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NHB Trilogy An explosive new documentary on No Holds Barred Special Los Angeles Screening Tuesday May 15, 2001 - 7pm The Knitting Factory 7021 Hollywood Blvd (one block east of La Brea) (323)463-0204 
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From Will Hendricks: Pancrase May 13th Event 
"PANCRASE 2001 PROOF TOUR"Sunday, May 13th, 2001 Doors open 11:30AM; Fights start 12:00PM Korakuen Hall(Tokyo, Japan) Live gate: 2,300 sold out Fight#1(1X5 min round)~catch wrestling match~ Takafumi Ito(Pancrase Yokohama) def. Kyosuke Sasaki(U-FILE CAMP) by 3-0 unanimous judges' decision at full time limit Fight#2(3X5 min rounds)~light heavyweight match~ Daisuke Watanabe(Pancrase Yokohama) def. Eiji Ishikawa(Pancrase GRABAKA) by 3-0 unanimous judges' decision at full time limit Fight#3(1X5 min round)~catch wrestling match~ Minoru Suzuki(Pancrase Yokohama) def. Junichi Yanai(S.A.W. Hombu Dojo) by achilles hook at 2:46 Fight#4(3X5 min rounds)~open-weight match~ Osami Shibuya(open-weight 6th ranked/Pancrase Yokohama) def. Denis Kang(Canada/Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) by rear-naked choke at 3R 3:45 Fight#5(2X5 min rounds)~middleweight match~ Nathan Marquardt(1st middleweight K.O.P./U.S.A./Colorado Stars) def. Masaya Kojima(Wajutsu Keishukai Kanto Hombu) by arm bar at 1R 1:45 Fight#6(3X5 min rounds)~light heavyweight match~ Ikuhisa Minowa(Pancrase Yokohama) def. Yuki Sasaki(Pancrase GRABAKA) by reverse ankle lock at 3R 25 sec Fight#7(5 min)~Manabu Yamada retirement exhibition sparring~ Manabu Yamada(Pancrase Tokyo) vs Noboru Asahi(freelance) |
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From DSE USA: (a.k.a. PRIDE 14) Additional Match-Ups Three additional match ups have been announced.
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Guy Mezger
Chuck Liddell
Vitor Belfort
Heath Herring
Johil de Oliveira
Nino "Elvis" Schembri
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Recovering From Back Surgery 
Super Brawl promoter T. Jay Thompson is home resting comfortably after having surgery to remove fragments of his L4-L5 disc that had migrated under his L4 vertabrae. Thompson wanted to express his gratitude to the seemingly endless well wishers. "It is good to be home and I appreciate all the e-mails of support I have gotten from Super Brawl fans around the world. I will try to pay their respect back with a great line-up of shows in the coming years."He injured his back 7 weeks ago while sparring at Grappling Unlimited in Hawaii. The doctor is expecting a full recovery. "I tried a number of different rehab approaches to try to avoid surgery but the symptoms persisted. I look forward to being back on the mat in 6-8 weeks." The next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, HI and is scheduled to feature both Egan Inoue and Marcello Tiger on the same card once again. Look for fireworks to take place on July 21. |
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From DSE USA: PPV Complete Schedules
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From the event's promoter: Live Saturday May 26th at 3:00 PM At Club 5, 1028 Park St. in Historical Downtown Jacksonville Doors open at 2:00 PM Tickets are Available at ticket master or at the door the day of the event Check www.profightshow.com for more details Or email chris@profightshow.com Main Event: Mike Cardoso vs. Brandon Bledsoe For the vacant WVF World Featherweight Title. Plus many more exciting fights! |
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From DSE USA: (a.k.a. PRIDE 14) Additional Match-Ups Two additional match-ups have been announced.
*One additional match-up will be announced shortly.
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Dan Henderson
Akira Shoji
Pele
Daijiro Matsui
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| Friday - May 18, 2001 |
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From the event's promoter: OPEN TOURNAMENT Location: AMC Kickboxing & Pankration 427 6th Street South Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-9656 Date: Saturday June 9th, 2001 Weigh in 10:00-11:00AM Rules Meeting 11:15AM Matches begin 12:00PM Divisions: Beginner (Under 6 Months training) Intermediate (6 months-2 years) Advanced (Over 2 years) Tag Team Cost: Registration fee - $7 Spectator fee - $7 Time limits: All Tournament matches: 5 minute time limit Tag team time limit: 5 10 minutes Match time is continuous. No stalemate restarts. Weight classes:
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In this issue...| Sunday - May 20, 2001 |
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From the event's promoter: THE ALL-NEW ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP UFC 32 Showdown in the Meadowlands June 29th, Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, NJ UFC 32 LINEUP UFC World Light Heavyweight Title Bout 
TITO ORTIZ Vs. ELVIS SINOSICWelterweight Bout PAT MILETICH Vs. SHONIE CARTER Lightweight Bout KAORU UNO Vs. FABIANO IHA Other bouts to be announced soon *Card Subject to Change Come see the largest UFC event ever Tickets on Sale now with Ticketmaster.com 201.507.8900 or 212.307.7171 |
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From RITC Writer/Statistician John Petrilli: Female Title Fight Announced Date: Saturday May 26, 2001 Time: Doors Open: 5:30 PM, Fight Time: 8:00 PM Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Tickets: $30 (Limited Ringside) and $20 (All Other Seats) RITC XXVIII is the place to be this Memorial Day weekend. The festivities will start at 5:30 PM with a Pre-Fight Party in the Celebrity Theatre Lounge. Happy "Hour" will be from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM with Budweisers costing only $1.50. Promoter Roland Sarria has announced an exciting matchup for the Female RITC Title: Michelle "GrappleGirl" Farrow (135 lbs), Leininger Dojo Vs. Jamie Lynn (130 lbs), Bob Karmel's Back Alley Camp The Brausa Cage Warriors are scheduled to face-off against talented opposition. At least 15 action packed fights will take place in the 8 foot high RITC Octagon Cage. Planned Super Fights: Grudge Match: RITC is considered one of the most entertaining events in the country. If you have a chance, come to the Valley of the Sun to enjoy one of the hottest shows around. Tickets available at the Celebrity Theatre Box Office (602-267-1600) or at Ticketmaster (480-784-4444). For additional RITC information please call 480-446-8127 or visit www.rageinthecage.com |
| Monday - May 21, 2001 |
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Open Forum On MMA Held Monday, May 21, 2001 By Lee Coates May 21, 2001 at 10:05 "I don't see anything that should stop us from putting this on the agenda and licensing these promoters here in Nevada," said Dr. Elias Ghanen, Chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Dr. Ghanen uttered these words after hearing presentations from the UFC, Pride, and Future Fight, as well as Frank Shamrock, Maurice Smith, and John Lewis, and Dr. Margaret Goodman. The Nevada Commission was interested in a number of issues ranging from fighter safety, the use of a ring/cage, referee/judge training, style and weight of gloves, establishment of a "fight facts" type database similar to the one used in boxing, and the unified rules adopted recently in New Jersey. There was a lot of time spent on the use of a "cage" versus the use of a ring. The UFC and Pride organizations both defended their choices. Dana White and John McCarthy reviewed recent improvements to the "cage" such as added cushioning, and flexibility. Yukino Kanda of Pride spoke on Pride's change from a three-tier rope scheme to four tiers. As usual, whenever Mo Smith is in the room he takes over the proceedings. Aside from providing lots of comic relief, Maurice related his 21 years of experience as a kickboxer, boxer, and mixed-martial-artist. He shared how at this point in his career, mixed martial arts was actually much easier on his body than kickboxing or boxing. John Lewis and Frank Shamrock seconded the opinion. A second open public forum will be held this week in Reno, Nevada, then the topic of licensing promoters and sanctioning events in Nevada will be put on the Athletic Commission's agenda and voted on. It was the opinion of most of the attendees that the Nevada Commission was open minded and favorably impressed by the presentations. However, until the vote has been taken and MMA promotions are licensed, nobody was declaring victory. Jeff Blatnick summed it up well stating "I have been onboard with this issue for a long time, so I will not count my chickens. I have a good feeling about this, but there is still a lot of work to be done." |
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Reality Combat Fighting XI Quick Results By Lee Coates Amateur Card Joshua McDonald (155 lbs.) vs. Ashley Austin (155 lbs.) Austin by tap out from armbar @ 2:04 round 1 Tony Cantrell (155 lbs.) vs. James Morgan (150lbs.) Morgan by tap @2:53 of round 2 from guillotine George Jones (195 Lbs) vs. Shannon "Mad Dog" Holgate (170 Lbs.) Holgate by Guillotine @ 3:17 round 1 Dave "The Pimp" Benefield (185 lbs) vs. Ricky "Pit Bull" Folse (195) Folse by Decision. Best fight of the night. Mostly stand-up action from start to finish. Both of these guys have HEART! Aaron Williams (165Lbs.) vs. David Whitney (165 lbs.) Williams by armbar @ 1:20 of round 2 Nathan "Ice Cold" Sanchez (292 lbs.) vs. Brian "Freight Train" Dwyer (250 lbs.) Sanchez via crucifix @ 3:00 of round 1 Lance "Terminator" Clements (195lbs.) vs. Willie Daisey (200 lbs.) Daisey by tap out from strikes @2:50 round 1 Frank Slaughter (180lbs.) vs. Phillip Walker (190 lbs.) Walker by DQ round 1. Head butt Trey "Spyder" Esterbrook (166 lbs.) vs. Adam Peoples (170lbs.) Peoples by rear naked choke @ 2:30 round 2 Pro Card Rich "Bam Bam" Clementi (160lbs) vs. Warren Donley (170 lbs.) Clementi by knock out :30 round two. Clementi, a southpaw, landed a massive rear leg kick to the head of Donley. Easily the single most explosive moment of the night. Global Sports Entertainment World Super Lightweight Championship Bout Tony Canales (138 lbs) vs. Casey Erwin (140 lbs) Casey Erwin @1:30 of overtime. Tap out from strikes. Erwin employed a ground and pound throughout regulation and O.T. Canales was effective off of his back the entire match until getting caught with a barrage of strikes in O.T. Global Sports Entertainment World Heavyweight Championship Bout "Dirty Harry" Moskowitz (255 lbs.) vs. Dan "The Beast" Severn (260 lbs.) Severn 2:12 via V-1 armlock. Moskowitz started well, gaining under-hooks in the clinch and nearly threw Severn. Severn countered well and ended up getting the take down. Once on the ground it was all Severn. He switched back and forth between side-mount and mount while fishing for the V-1 or Americana arm lock. Moskowitz fought off the arm lock for about 45 seconds before succumbing. |
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From Grapplers Quest & Kimono Kombat promoter, Brian Cimins: Jeremy Horn to Fight Kenny Kronenberg at The Kimono Kombat!!! We have signed three incredible Superfights for Sunday, June 10th in New York City at The Kimono Kombat East Coast Jiu Jitsu Championships. For a downloadable tournament package, go to: http://www.grapplers.com/article_images/KK.doc Pre-Registration ends, June 1st. To register online and buy tickets, go to: http://www.Grapplers.com (enter the STORE) Here is the low-down on the match-ups: 1999 Grapplers Quest Superfight Champion and Tai Kai Machado Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, Kenny Kronenberg (195 lbs.) will be facing none other than UFC and Rings veteran, Jeremy Horn. Horn is is simply amazing on the mat, and we look forward to him coming to fight one of our champions. Ken Kronenberg has recently defeated Brandon Lee Hinkle and Fabiano Capone (Mario Sperry Brown Belt) in less than a minute! Here is the tale of the tape: Jeremy Horn Record: 20 - 8 - 4 Association Miletich Martial Arts Height 6'1" Weight: 199 lbs Style: Freestyle Jiu-Jitsu Birth Date: 8/25/1975 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa VS Kenny Kronenberg Record: 4-1 (submission grappling) Tai Kai Machado Jiu Jitsu Style: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Weight: 195 lbs. Born in: 1969 Location: Syracuse, New York Also fighting in a Gi Superfight: Shawn Williams, Renzo Gracie Purple Belt, International Pro-Am Jiu Jitsu Champion and Mat Madness 175 lbs. and Under Absolute Gi Champion will be taking on Yamasaki Purple Belt, Nakapan Phungephorn in a rematch from their North Carolina matchup. The two leading teams in the East are once again going to Head-to-Head! Grapplers Quest Qualifier Match-Up The final matchup will be featuring the premier of two up and coming grappling stars in newly promoted Tai Kai Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt Scott Schultz (Pro-Am Invitee, NAGA Superfight Champion) and Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, Kenny Florian For more information on this and future events, go to: http://www.Grapplers.com |
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has moved to May 27th By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com Warrior of the New Millennium III Lahaina Civic Center, Maui, Hawaii Saturday, May 27th, 2001 You can ask any promoter and I bet you will get the same answer. The life of a promoter is never boring. Warriors was originally scheduled for May 12th, but it postponed to May 26th, because of the untimely loss of Rickson Gracie's son, Rockson. Then a week before the event, it was pushed back one day to the 27th. They are running out of days left in May, so I am sure that this is the final date. The card has been juggled around a bit, but the promoters are striving to keep it as close to the original format as possible. The event will feature a couple tournaments and three super fights. The weight classes for the tournaments are as follows: 160lbs and under, 161-190lbs, and 191lbs and over. All of you MMA fans in Maui, come out and support Maui's only MMA event. FCF will be there to cover the action, then I will fly back to cover another Warriors show on Oahu, Warrior's Quest which is two days later on May 29th. It will be a busy, but thoroughly entertaining few days. |
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Pre-Fight Interviews By Aaron Crecy
Gary Goodridge Gary Goodridge was in high spirits this week--and with good reason. He is in better shape than any time in recent memory, and he has a center stage performance in front of a worldwide audience. But if he thinks he's going to make a living as a stripper, he had better think again. FCF: If you could beat up a boy band, which one would it be? GG: Probably anybody under 60 pounds. FCF: 98 Degrees, 'N Sync. GG: Yeah, you know it. FCF: Pam Anderson or Jennifer Lopez? GG: Jennifer Lopez. FCF: Why? GG: Her ass. FCF: How many tattoos do you have? GG: Three? FCF: How old were you when you got the first one? GG: 30. FCF: And the last one? GG: 31. FCF: If you weren't fighting, what would you be doing for a living? GG: Probably stripping. FCF: All right. Superstitions? GG: Do unto others what you want them to do unto you. That's a superstition. FCF: Ever been stalked by a woman? GG: Yes. FCF: And how did that work itself out? GG: I had to give her hard sex. FCF: That's the way to get her to stop. Biggest regret in life? GG: I dated a few women I shouldn't have. FCF: Me too. Scariest thing you've ever done? GG: The scariest thing I've ever done was get on a bungee lift and get hooked up on a bungee cord. I didn't do it. FCF: You didn't jump? GG: I couldn't do it. Forty-five minutes later they had to let me down. FCF: How fast can you run a mile? GG: The fastest I've ever done it was 5:50. FCF: Who would win in a fight, Monica Lewinsky or Hillary Clinton? GG: Lewinsky. FCF: She's heavier. G&P, ground and pound. Dan Henderson 
Dan Henderson is typically a soft-spoken gentleman. However, my questions seem to have woken him up. Keep in mind that he had a smile on his face throughout the interview.FCF: Was OJ guilty or innocent? DH: Guilty. FCF: If you could fight one movie star, who would it be? DH: OJ. FCF: How many tattoos do you have? DH: One. FCF: Favorite subject in school? DH: P.E. FCF: Jennifer Lopez or Jennifer Love Hewitt? DH: Jennifer Lopez. FCF: Ever been beaten up by a girl? DH: And down. Who hasn't? FCF: Five pounds too skinny or five pounds too fat? DH: Too skinny. FCF: Okay. DH: Wait, too fat. FCF: Superstitions? DH: None. FCF: How many hours a week do you spend on the Internet? DH: You actually wrote these questions down? FCF: Yeah. DH: Have you been asking everybody this? FCF: Yeah. DH: You're a dork. FCF: Come on. DH: A week? Five. FCF: And how many of those hours are spent looking at porn? DH: Thirty minutes. FCF: Thirty minutes out of five hours? I just don't think that's true. DH: I'm not like you. FCF: Biggest regret in life? DH: Not kicking your ass yesterday. FCF: Biggest regret in life? DH: Because then you wouldn't be asking me these questions today. FCF: Okay. Last time you broke the law and didn't get caught? DH: Probably on the way to the airport? FCF: What did you do? DH: Speed. FCF: What else? DH: I don't know, dude. FCF: Come on. DH: I don't know. FCF: Come on. Steal something? Stab somebody? Fraud? Cheat? Okay, sexiest woman on the planet? DH: My wife. FCF: Be a man. Be a man. DH: What do you mean? FCF: Come on. DH: My wife. FCF: And then who? DH: Then you. FCF: Second, behind your wife. DH: Well, isn't it in FHM this month--Jennifer Lopez? FCF: Do you agree? DH: Disagree. Vitor Belfort 
I caught up to Vitor Belfort when he had some time between television interviews. As a guy who is unbelievably successful with the ladies, his opinion counts double when it comes to women-so pay attention to what he has to say.FCF: Vitor, sexiest woman alive? VB: Alive? FCF: Sexiest woman in the world? VB: Many, many women, but I think it's Xuxa [hostess of a Brazilian TV show]. FCF: Is she Brazilian? VB: Yeah. FCF: Okay, I'm going to look her up. Favorite movie? I heard you like Scarface. VB: Yes, I like Scarface. But my favorite is Legends of the Fall, with Brad Pitt. FCF: If you could fight one movie star, who would it be? VB: Bob Wall, the guy who always fought Bruce Lee, you know? FCF: Okay. How many tattoos do you have? VB: Five. FCF: How old were you when you got your first one? VB: 20. FCF: And how old were you when you got your last one? VB: 22. FCF: If you had 24 hours to live, what would you do? VB: Hang out with my family, my friends and my girlfriend. And pray to the Lord that I can go to heaven. 
Guy MezgerWhen I interviewed Guy Mezger, the Lions Den crew of Tra Telligman and Ken Shamrock couldn't help chiming in a couple of times. But Guy was so sharp with his answers that he didn't really need the help. A very cool interview with a very cool fighter. GM: What's up? How you doing? FCF: Good, good. Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears. GM: The problem with both of those women is that I'm probably old enough to be their, well probably not their father but their older uncle. FCF: In a perfect world. Same age. GM: Oh, well, I don't like either one of them, man. FCF: Whom would you prefer? GM: I'm kind of a classic guy. Give me a Cindy Crawford, give me a young Brigitte Bardot. FCF: How about this-Madonna in her prime or Marilyn Monroe? GM: Oh, Marilyn Monroe, are you kidding me? Oh! FCF: Good call. If you weren't fighting, what would you be doing for a living? GM: That's a good question. What would I be doing for a living? Ken Shamrock: Modeling. GM: I don't know. I've always been an athlete ever since I was a kid, so I don't know. Maybe something with kids. Or a gynecologist. FCF: How many hours a week do you spend on the Internet? GM: Maybe an hour or two, just checking in there. I don't really get on there all that much. FCF: Of those hours, how many are dedicated to porn? GM: It would be dedicated more if my computer wasn't in my office. I'm just kidding, I'm not into shit like that. FCF: Ever been stalked by a girl? GM: Depends on what you refer to as stalking. I've had girls have these fantasies about me dating them and stuff. But that two hours we spent together weren't exactly dating. FCF: Any superstitions? GM: Absolutely. Some of them are silly and I don't want to share them with you, but yeah, I'm a superstitious man. FCF: Any in particular before a fight? Tra Telligman: He has to give each one of us a kiss. GM: I've got to give Tra a kiss before every fight. I'm not kidding about that. He always tries to kiss me on the lips, but I always turn my head so he only gets me on the cheek. Nino Schembri 
Nino "Elvis" Schembri can bend and stretch like nobody you've ever seen--but his English is as bad as my Portuguese, which made for an interesting interview. Nevertheless, he was accommodating, polite and strangely obsessed with the King.FCF: Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera? NS: What? FCF: Britney Spears, you know, the singer? NS: Yes? FCF: Or Christina Aguilera? NS: Luma de Oliveira [Brazilian model]. You know, Brazilian woman? FCF: Brazilian women are better? NS: Yes. FCF: Which one? NS: Luma de Oliveira. One day you'll see here and change your mind. FCF: I'll go look her up on the Internet. Are you superstitious? NS: No. FCF: No superstitions, nothing about not stepping over cracks in the sidewalk? NS: No. FCF: Favorite video game? NS: Video game? FCF: Yes. NS: I don't like video games. FCF: TV show? NS: I like...I don't know my friend. FCF: How about a movie? NS: Movies? I like Scarface. And Gladiator? FCF: Yeah? NS: I like Gladiator. FCF: How many hours a week do you spend on the Internet? NS: Everyday I'm on a little bit because my brother works a lot on the Internet. FCF: What sites do you visit? NS: Gracie Magazine I like. FCF: Has a girl ever dumped you? NS: Girl? FCF: Yeah-ever broke up with you? NS: I have a girlfriend! FCF: But before that, did any girls ever break up with you? NS: I don't understand. FCF: Like, if you had a girlfriend and she left you. NS: No. FCF: Or did you leave her? NS: You say what? FCF: In the past, like, have you ever had a girlfriend who broke up with you? NS: One time. FCF: One time? NS: One time. FCF: Your favorite place to visit? NS: Hawaii. FCF: Your least favorite place to visit? NS: Least? What's the least? FCF: Like if Hawaii is your favorite, what is a place you don't want to go visit, a place you don't like? NS: I don't know, my friend. Every place I visit, I like. FCF: There's not one place you don't like? NS: Not yet. FCF: If there was one thing in your life you haven't done yet that you could do? NS: One thing? FCF: Yeah. Like if you had one dream to accomplish still that you haven't done yet? NS: For what? FCF: Anything. NS: I have one dream-to know Elvis. One day, I need to talk to him. 
Stephen QuadrosStephen Quadros is known as the voice of Pride telecasts-that is, when he can get a word in over Bas Rutten. Read on for details on his fetishes and his need to be stalked by a woman. MMA writer Rafiel Torre was nearby and chipped in as well. FCF: Madonna in her prime, or Marilyn Monroe in hers? SQ: Well, I didn't really start to like Marilyn Monroe until I was in my twenties, but Madonna really looks good in black lingerie, so she caters more to my fetishes. I think the thing is with Marilyn is the lips-you can think of all kinds of good configurations. So I'm going to go with a draw. Marilyn and Madonna, they're both great, but I always liked Sophia Loren way back in her prime, that was the one I liked. Or Raquel Welch. FCF: Now you're speaking my language. SQ: The blondes put on too big an act, like Marilyn. I saw right through that. But Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren, I was on my knees saying, anything! FCF: Which is the one that was in Grumpy Old Men? Rafiel Torre: Sophia Loren. FCF: Ah, that's the one. SQ: Marilyn and Madonna, they're like this manufactured sexy thing, and to me, nah. Rafiel Torre: I'd still go with Pam Anderson. SQ: But that wasn't one of the choices. FCF: How many tattoos do you have? Rafiel Torre: He's a weenie, he don't got none. SQ: Zero. I have some pretty nasty scars, though. FCF: Was OJ guilty or innocent? SQ: No comment. FCF: If you could fight one movie star, who would it be? Rafiel Torre: Jackie Chan. SQ: You mean for real or on screen? FCF: Whichever. For you, let's say on screen. SQ: If I could fight one movie star for real, no comment. On screen, Segal and Jean Claude Van Damme. FCF: This guy knows where his bread is buttered. Any superstitions? SQ: Yes, I do. I never have sex the night before I commentate. FCF: That's taking your job a little too seriously. Ever been stood up on a date? SQ: Yes. FCF: Ever stalked a woman? SQ: Never. FCF: Even been stalked? SQ: No, damn! What's up man, what the fuck-is it really that fuckin' scary? |
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By Aaron Crecy We've added summaries of the fights to the results page... Click here for the summaries (if you just can't want to wait for the Pay-Per-View broadcast) |
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in Wake of Media Controversy American and Brazilian Photographer not welcome 
Legendary Japanese fight photographer Susumu Nagao [pictured at right] was denied ringside credentials to Pride 14. The official Pride statement was that they no longer allow freelance photographers to work the event. However, sources from inside the Pride organization say that the ban resulted from a personal issue with the photographer. Nagao, who sells [for very little money] his photos to publications around the world, apparently incurred the wrath of Pride officials by profiting from his work. Unfortunately, Pride denied Nagao's credentials just prior to the fight, leaving FCF and other publications with no ringside photographer. FCF representative Joel Gold made repeated calls to the Pride Organization in an attempt to resolve the situation, but his inquiries went unanswered.Mr. Gold's comments on the troubling incident: 
"I'm fearful that Pride is making a dangerous attempt to control the media. In the wake of Nevada State Athletic Commission open forum just last week, questions were raised about Pride and the concern of them having works in past events. The fact the questions were not raised during the meeting, but rather after, is of even more concern. This matter with a photojournalist can only be looked upon as yet another attempt of control of the event I fear. Pride has been great to our writers and I have had nice conversations with Pride representatives just recently about taking part in the upcoming season of Full Contact Fighter TV. They were very eager, that's what makes their shortsightedness so baffling. Another question raised was that Susumu Nagao is the official photographer for the UFC, something that could have made some problems as Pride fight officials were on hand at the past UFC and witnessed the legend in action. It saddens me that the MMA community will be denied access to the wonderful pictures Mr. Nago provides free of charge at his website after each event he covers.My major concern is the message Pride is sending to American and Brazilian followers of the sport--as Pride was well aware that Mr. Nagao was the only photographer shooting for American and Brazilian publications, yet they still would disregard this photographer's importance. Comments were made that Pride would send photos to the respected publications--that is something that does not sit well with FCF nor should it with the fans of the sport. Mr. Nagao was on hand, but had to shoot from some distance. |
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By Aaron Crecy Some surprising results... Click here for the results & post-fight pictures (if you just can't want to wait for the Pay-Per-View broadcast) |
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Quick Results by Joe Hall Official Shooto Class - B Henry Matamoros vs. Andy Mockler Matamoros by Submission - Arm Lock (round 2) Keith Rockel vs. Ray Castias Rockel by Ref Stoppage - punches on the ground (round 1) Jerome Smith vs. Mike Delaney Smith by Ref Stoppage - punches on the ground (round 1) Jason Black vs. Eddie Miller Black by Submission - Neck Crank (round 1) Curtis Stout vs. Angelo Popofski Stout by TKO - punches standing (round 2) Seichi Ikemoto vs. Jay Buck Ikemoto by Ref Stoppage - punches from the mount (round 2) Class - A Jutaro Nakao vs. Laverne Clark Nakao by Submission - Triangle Choke (round 3) Yves Edwards vs. CJ Fernandes DRAW (split draw) |
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From RITC Writer/Statistician John Petrilli: A high energy, enthusiastic Memorial Day weekend crowd at Celebrity Theatre enjoyed 16 action packed bouts at RITC XXVIII. Highlights included a Main Event Female Title bout won by Michelle "GrappleGirl" Farrow and Super Fight victories by Kauai Kupihea and David Harris. The next RITC monthly event will take place on a Friday night (June 22). Results: Justin Timmons (178 lbs), JJ/Tae Kwon Do, Brausa Academy defeated by TKO 1:17 Rd 1 Chris Custead (182 lbs), Freestyle, Team Custead Javier Sanchez (156 lbs), Submission Wrestler, Team Red Dogs defeated by submission (choke) :39 Rd 1 Damien Aguilar (156 lbs), Wrestler Kris Yost (159 lbs), JKD Jiu-Jitsu defeated by submission (fighter retirement) :27 Rd 2 Alex Havens (160 lbs), Streetfighter Brian Ryan (235 lbs), JKD Jiu-Jitsu defeated by TKO 2:03 Rd 2 Kevin Denz (197 lbs), Koshiki JJ, Savage Te Dawg Pound Farrell Frisby (152 lbs), BJJ, Brausa Academy defeated by submission (strikes) 1:33 Rd 1 Michael Kline (155 lbs), BJJ Del Hawkins (135 lbs), Koshiki JJ, Savage Te Dawg Pound defeated by submission (strikes) :33 Rd 2 Adam Alvarez (128 lbs), Streetfighter Michael Barney (140 lbs), Submission Wrestling, Debrazil JJ defeated by submission (choke) Dominico Chagolla (138 lbs), Streetfighter Joe Vigil (144 lbs), Wrestler, Savage Te Dawg Pound defeated by TKO 1:46 Rd 2 Mark Lewis (123 lbs), Wrestler, Team Red Dogs Ryan Roath (275 lbs), AZ Fight Club defeated by submission (key lock) 1:16 Rd 1 Bill Rohlf (195 lbs), Freestyle, Todd Medina NHB Team Santino Defranco (164 lbs), Submission Fighter, Brausa Academy defeated by submission (choke) :29 Rd 1 Christopher Amado (165 lbs), Freestyle Wrestler Gerald Perkins (179 lbs), JKD Jiu-Jitsu defeated by decision (2-0-1) James Upshur (162 lbs), Submission Grappler, Brausa Academy Larry Robinson (201 lbs), Wrestler defeated by decision (2-1) Jorge Tellez (197 lbs), Submission Fighter, Brausa Academy Andy McCormick (144 lbs), Wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu defeated by submission (choke) 1:36 Rd 2 Jeff Custead (144 lbs), Wrestling, Team Custead Super Fight David Harris (188 lbs), BJJ/Boxing/Muay Thai, Ultima MMA defeated by submission (fighter retirement) 3:00 Rd 2 Mike Berardi (183 lbs), BJJ, Brausa Academy Super Fight Kauai Kupihea (260 lbs), Kick Boxing/BJJ, Brausa Academy defeated by submission (strikes) :35 Rd 1 Lendon Williams (249 lbs), Boxer, Sugar Ray Fighting Club Main Event - RITC Female Title Michelle "GrappleGirl" Farrow (135 lbs), JJ, Leininger Dojo defeated by submission (arm bar) 1:47 Rd 2 Jamie Lynn Welsh (132 lbs), Muay Thai/JJ, Back Alley Camp Next Event: Rage in the Cage XXIX Friday June 22, 2001 Tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations (480-784-4444) or at the Celebrity Theatre Box Office. For more information, visit www.rageinthe cage.com or call 480-446-8127. |
| Monday - May 28, 2001 - Memorial Day |
Full Contact Fighter would like to thank all the men and women who have fought in the many wars to preserve our freedoms. Many unsung heroes have lost their lives in the fight for freedom. Full Contact Fighter would like to thank you and thank the families of the fallen heroes.
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May 29, 2001 - Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii By Michael Onzuka - Mike@onzuka.com Everyone that was present at the weigh-ins and rules clinic made weight rather easily. The weigh-ins were held at Players Sports Bar on Alakea Street, the former home of the only venue to watch the UFC live. I say former because once again, Hawaii fight fans are without a location to see the UFC or tape delayed Pride events. Brennan Kamaka has put together quite a card in his move to the big time Blaisdell Arena featuring one of Hawaii's most exciting fighters Ray "Bradda" Cooper taking another very tough fight against Antonio McKee. Kamaka has almost every big name local fighter in this event it should rival or exceed other big events, at least on paper. He has a mix of professional and amateur fights, which will give a lot of inexperienced fighters a lot of pressure to perform in front of a sizable crowd. A couple of card changes were expected, but everything seems in order as of yesterday afternoon. There was going to be a women's bout, but one of the ladies pulled out so Brennan is trying to locate an opponent to add another fight to the card. UFC veteran, Todd Medina and a couple of the other mainland fighters, along with my brother Chris who was coming back from covering an event in Maui, were stuck in transit or at the airport and could not weigh in. The fights start at 7:30 pm and Hawaii fans will get their fix until another event rolls around. MAIN EVENT Lightweight Championship (167 lb. Class) Ray "Bradda" Copper (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) 164 lbs. Vs. Antonio "Anthony" McKee (Combat Grappling) 165 lbs. Middleweight Championship (180 lb. Class) Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) 180 lbs. Vs. Joe "Wonder Boy" Stevenson (Combat Grappling) 174 lbs. Pro 143 lb. Class Stephen "Bozo" Palling (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) 137 lbs. Vs. Cruz Gomes (SLO-Kickboxing) No weight Pro 195 lb. Class Falaniko Vitale (Grappling Unlimited) 193 lbs. Vs. Todd "The Shark" Medina (Carlson Gracie Fight Team) No weight Pro 180 lb. Class Bob Ostovich (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) 179 lbs. Vs. Thomas "The Wildman" Denny (Team Wildman) 175 lbs. Main Card Pro 155 lb. Class David Padilla (Jesus Is Lord, Hawaii) 150 lbs. Vs. Juan Ayala (Team Medina) No weight Pro 160 lb. Class Andy Wang (Grappling Unlimited/RAW) 159 lbs. Vs. J.R. Palmer (Universal Rough Housing) No weight Amateur Featherweight Championship (145 lb. Class) Eddie Yagin (Freelance) 142 lbs. Vs. Russell Mederios (Jesus Is Lord) 143 lbs. Amateur 175 lb. Class Kolo Koka (SWAT) No weight Vs. Raymond Pintor 164 lbs. Amateur 205 lb. Class Zack Pang (Freelance) 190 lbs. Vs. Clement Helemanu (Freelance) 203 lbs. Amateur 130 lb. Class Jerry Samson (Jesus is Lord) 125 lbs. Vs. Daniel Largets (Freelance) 125 lbs. |
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Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii - May 27, 2001 By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com Maui fight fans came to the old historic whaling town of Lahaina to see the third installment of Warriors of the New Millennium. As I have written before, problems constantly plague promoters, and this event was no different. Due to some last minute cancellations that would have caused the event to be cut in half, the promoters quickly scrambled to fill in spots and put on a show that would keep Maui fight fans satisfied. And I think they did it. The night ended up being a night of heavyweights, as the heavyweight tournament was the only tournament that was held. Luckily, heavyweights are associated with big blows that draw excitement sheerly because of the poundage of beef in the ring at one time unloading their biggest punches. And this night was no different. Every one of the heavyweights had one thing in mind...to knock off their opponent's head. This made for some exciting matches. In the single fights the Brazilians dominated with wins by Gustavo Monteiro and Ricardo Barros, both by KNOCK OUT. When was the last time that you heard two BJJ guys winning by knock out? Below are the results, pick up the next issue of Full Contact Fighter for full coverage. Heavyweight Semi-Finals - Match #1 2 Rounds - 5 minutes Anthony Billianetl (Siyuja-Wailuku) def. Walter Dudoit (Grappling Unlimited) Referee stoppage at 2:17 minutes in Round 1 Heavyweight Semi-Finals - Match #2 2 Rounds - 5 minutes Shaun De Santos (North Shore, Oahu) def. Paulino Vervosa (BFJJ) Verbal submission by Vervosa at 2:18 minutes in Round 1 Middleweight Championship 2 Rounds - 5 minutes Gustavo Monteiro (Qudici) def. Erimin Ferguson (BFJJ) KO from punches at 3:26 minutes in Round 1 Lightweight Championship 2 Rounds - 5 minutes Gary Freitas (Grappling Unlimited) def. Tyson Coloma'naooikaika (BFJJ) Submission via guillotine at 1:20 minutes in Round 2 Heavyweight Finals 2 Rounds - 5 minutes Shaun De Santos (North Shore, Oahu) def. Anthony Billianetl (Siyuja-Wailuku) Submission by tap out due to exhaustion at 4:55 minutes in Round 1 Exhibition Submission Only Grappling Match 2 Rounds - 5 minutes Alan Saldanha (Team Tiger) drew Sydney Batista (BFJJ) Draw due to no submission Super Fight #1 3 Rounds - 5 minutes Kim Morishita (BFJJ) def. Jay R. Palmer (Universal Rough Housing) Submission via inverted key lock (Kimura) at 2:05 minutes in Round 1 Main Event - Super Fight #2 3 Rounds - 5 minutes Ricardo Barros (BFJJ) def. Augie Padaken (Waianae Boxing Gym) Submission via tap out due to punches from the mount at 2:05 minutes in Round 1 |
From the event's promoter:
Matt Hughes, one of the world's top-ranked welterweight fighters, will return to his roots on June 16 to headline Extreme Challenge 40 outside at the Multi-Purpose Arena in Springfield, Ill.Hughes, a veteran of UFC, WEF, RINGS and many other events, is from nearby Hillsboro, Ill. He will face Scott Bills of Orlando, Fla., also a veteran of WEF and Extreme Challenge events, in the show's main event. "It's always nice to go home and compete in front of your friends and family," Hughes said. "I know Bills is a good fighter who comes from a solid camp, so I'm expecting an exciting fight." Hughes trains at the Miletich Martial Arts Center, which boasts former UFC world champion Pat Miletich and current UFC title holder Jens Pulver. Bills trains with Team Rival, which includes Din Thomas and Paul Rodriguez. The site for Extreme Challenge 40 is a 5,000-seat rodeo facility at the state fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the first bout at 6 p.m. A total of 12 bouts are scheduled, featuring many of the top fighters from around the area. |
| Wednesday - May 30, 2001 |
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From the event's promoter: "SHOWDOWN IN THE MEADOWLANDS," PROVIDES FANS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION WITH ELEVATED VIEWING TITO ORTIZ BATTLES ELVIS SINOSIC FOR THE UFC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AT CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ARENA IN EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2001
LAS VEGAS (May 29, 2001) - Fans will have the opportunity to purchase new Octagon seating at the all-new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, "Showdown In The Meadowlands," allowing them to view all the excitement from only a few feet away and with elevated viewing. The new Octagon side seating will debut at UFC 32, featuring UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz defending his title against Elvis Sinosic, as well as seven additional bouts on Friday, June 29, 2001, at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.In response to fan interest, a new arena setup at the Continental Airlines Arena will provide additional Octagon side seating and allow fans to view these highly skilled athletes up close. On one side of the Octagon, front row elevated seating will be available to fans just six feet from the action. On the other two sides of the Octagon, fans will be elevated just 20 feet away on risers, compared to past UFC events where fans were on risers 20 rows back from the competition. Unlike boxing, a lot of the action in a UFC match takes place lying down. With the Octagon only two feet off of the ground, fans in all areas of the arena are provided with an unobstructed view for each battle. Spectators in the new Octagon side seats can enjoy the strength and skill of the all-new UFC like never before. Limited tickets for the new Octagon side seats are $200, and can be purchased at TicketMaster.com, all TicketMaster outlets, or by calling 201-507-8900 (CALL-FOR-TIX). Additional tickets, priced at $100, $60, $30 and $15, also are available. "Showdown In The Meadowlands" will be televised by DirecTV pay per view live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. |
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"The New Beginning" Results May 29, 2001 - Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii By Chris Onzuka - Chris@Onzuka.com While there was a buzz all over the fireworks and action in the movie Pearl Harbor, especially in Hawaii, there were a lot more bombs thrown at the Blaisdell Arena. Former Jesus Is Lord member, Brennan Kamaka is now leading his own group of fighters under the SWAT Fighting Team. In addition to SWAT, he has started promoting primarily amateur MMA events. His first two events called Hawaiian Combat were successful enough to build into the Warriors Quest, which was held at the Blaisdell Arena. The event was split between professional and amateur bouts. The professional bouts were primarily represented by Kamaka's relatives, the Jesus Is Lord team and pit them against the toughest up and comers from the West Coast. Sparks flew as these game opponents met for a night of non-stop action. The event started off with some exciting amateurs that may be the stars of tomorrow and ended showing the strength of the Jesus Is Lord team and Niko Vitale's total domination of Todd Medina. 130lbs. Jerry Samson (Jesus Is Lord) def. Daniel Garlets (Freelance) KO at 1:41 minutes in Round 1 205lbs. Zack Pang (Freelance) def. Clement Helemanu (Freelance) Unanimous Decision [(3-2), (3-2), (3-2)] after 2 Rounds 175lbs. Raymond Pintor (Grappling Unlimited) def. Kolo Koka (SWAT) Submission via arm bar at 1:15 minutes in Round 2 145lbs. Eddie Yagin (Freelance) def. Russell Medeiros (Jesus Is Lord) Unanimous Decision [(3-2), (3-2), (3-2)] after 2 Rounds 160lbs. Andy Wang (Grappling Unlimited) def. Jay R. Palmer (Universal Rough Housing) Submission via inverted key lock (Kimura) at 4:15 minutes in Round 1 155lbs. Juan Ayala (Team Medina) def. David Padilla (Jesus Is Lord) Submission via guillotine at 1:02 minutes in Round 1 180lbs. Thomas "Wildman" Denny (Team Wildman) def. Bob Ostovich (Jesus Is Lord) Submission via guillotine at 1:05 minutes in Round 1 Light-Heavyweight Championship - 195lbs. Falaniko Vitale (Grappling Unlimited) def. Todd "The Shark" Medina (Carlson Gracie) Unanimous Decision [(3-2), (3-2), (3-2)] after 2 Rounds Bantamweight Championship - 145lbs. Stephen "Bozo" Palling (Jesus Is Lord) def. Cruz Gomes (SLO-Kickboxing) Split Decision [(3-2), (2-3), (3-2)] after 2 Rounds Middleweight Championship - 180lbs. Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun (Jesus Is Lord) def. Joe "The WonderBoy" Stevenson (Combat Grappling) Unanimous Decision [(3-2), (3-2), (3-2)] after 3 Rounds Lightweight Championship - 167lbs. Ray "Bradda" Cooper (Jesus Is Lord) def. Antonio McKee (Combat Grappling) Submission via arm-bar from the guard at 56 seconds in Round 1 |
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