The Birth of MMA

Nightshadeex · January 5, 2010

A press conference was held today announcing the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Blurcat Magazine has the highlights.

On the Ultimate Fighting Championship: “I am President Zack Macomber of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Our goal is to find out which fighting discipline is the most superior martial art in the world.”

On the tournament: “Eight men of differing martial arts will compete. The winner will be crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion.”

On the fighters: “There is a huge range of fighters, from 180 pound Royce Gracie to 430 pound Teila Tuli. A strong martial art can negate size and weight differences. It's anybody's game.”

When the fights will take place: “Saturday, Week 3, December 1993. In Las Vegas, Nevada. Be there.”

Nightshadeex · January 5, 2010

The eight men for the Ultimate Fighting Championship tournament have been finalized and settled.

Art Jimmerson – Boxing

Gerard Gordeau – Karate

Jose Landi-Jons – Muay Thai

Ken Shamrock – Shoot Fighting

Masakatsu Funaki – Catch Wrestling

Oleg Taktarov – Sambo

Royce Gracie – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Teila Tuli – Sumo

The brackets look as follows:

Teila Tuli -
Ken Shamrock -

Oleg Taktarov -
Jose Landi-Jons -

Art Jimmerson -
Masakatsu Fuanki -

Royce Gracie -
Gerard Gordeau -

Join us, live on Pay-Per-View Saturday, Week 3, December 1993.

Source: Blurcat Magazine

Nightshadeex · January 6, 2010

The Ultimate Fighting Championship

Saturday, Week 3, December 1993

From Nevada

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Brown: “Hello everyone, I'm Jim Brown. Alongside me is Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace. It's The Ultimate Fighting Championship. Eight men, eight styles of fighting. Who will walk away the Ultimate Fighting Champion? Let's find out!”

Superfoot: “We have four first round fights, following with the semi-finals, and the the Main Event, the match to decide it all, the match to find out which fighting style is the best, and who is the Ultimate Fighting Champion.”

Brown: “Let's enlighten the fans on the rules here in the UFC.”

Superfoot: “The rules are simple, anything goes in a sixty minute time limit fight.”

Brown: “Let's take a look at our first fight of the night.”

Superfoot: “Representing Sumo Wrestling, we have Hawaii's own Teila Tuli.”

Brown: “His opponent, representing Shoot Fighting, 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock.”

Superfoot: “This fight could go either way, standing up, Shamrock has the advantage with his quickness and striking ability.”

Brown: “On the other hand, Tuli is a man of tremendous girth and excellent wrestling ability.”

Superfoot: “I'd say this is like a David vs. Goliath scenario, but Shamrock isn't a major underdog.”

Brown: “Well, Alex, who do you think is going to come away the victor?”

Superfoot: “It's a tough call, but I have to go with the World's Most Dangerous Man.”

Brown: “I am also going to pick speed over raw power. But we both know that anything can happen in that cage, so let's go to our inaugural fight!”

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Teila Tuli vs. Ken Shamrock

Age:
24 ------------ 29

Height:
6' ------------- 6'1"

Weight:
430 lbs. ------- 225 lbs.

Style:
Sumo -------- Shoot Fighting

Tuli moves in quickly and smothers Ken up against the cage. Tuli's cardio comes into question right away. He's able to keep Ken up against the cage, but all of Ken's struggling looks to tire the big man out. After several minutes of struggling, Tuli starts to throw some short punches to try and finish Ken. The fans start booing ridiculously as Ken Shamrock starts to gas as much as Tuli. In fact, the match finished up on the cage, Shamrock unable to break free.

Brown: “How do you feel about that fight?”

Superfoot: “Horrible, absolutely horrible. If Tuli is able to do that in the next round and the final, this venture will fold after the night is through.”

Brown: “The scorecards are in, let's see.”

Winner: Teila Tuli via unanimous decision (30-21)
(Abysmal)

Superfoot: “Yeah, that was a waste of my life. Let's hope the next fight brings some action.”

Brown: “Our second fight of the night is going to be between 'The Russian Bear' Oleg Taktarov, a Sambo fighter from Russia versus a Muay Thai fighter, 'Pele' Jose Landi-Jons.”

Superfoot: “I think Jose may have drawn the short straw here. Oleg is a better striker, and he's a better wrestler.”

Brown: “Does Jose have a chance at all?”

Superfoot: “If he can get Oleg in a clinch and block any throws to the mat, he should be able to survive.”

Brown: “So who are you picking?”

Superfoot: “Oleg Taktarov, hands down.”

Brown: “Me too.”

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Oleg Taktarov vs. Jose Landi-Jons

Age:
25 ------------ 20

Height:
6' ------------- 5'11"

Weight:
220 lbs. ------- 185 lbs.

Style:
Sambo ---------- Muay Thai

Oleg moves in with a couple jabs, which are used as cover for a shoot. Jose blocks the takedown and pulls Oleg into a clinch. Oleg pulls away and they circle each other. Jose throws a couple jabs to test the water, but they go nowhere. Oleg wants Jose to come forward, which, after a moment, he does. Jose throws a combination, but it's bait from Oleg to close the distance. Oleg goes for another takedown, but Jose backs away quickly. Oleg pulls Jose into a grapple and transitions into a Muay Thai clinch.

Superfoot: “Ooooh, that's rude.”

Brown: “Well, at least this one's more exciting than the last fight.”

Oleg misses a couple knee strikes, but Jose can't counter either. Oleg continues to hold onto the clinch, using his power to control Jose. Neither man can land a square knee strike. Both fighters look gassed. And the clinch is where the fight ends, as neither man really lands a strike, but Jose can't break out of Oleg's grasp.

Superfoot: “It started out entertaining.”

Brown: “That has to be embarrassing for Jose, being a Muay Thai fighter and all.”

Superfoot: “The scorecards are in.”

Winner: Oleg Taktarov via unanimous decision (30-27)
(Abysmal)

Brown: “The fight started out really good.”

Superfoot: “I was hoping that one of those knees would connect, but alas... moving on.”

Brown: “In our third, first round fight, Japanese Catch Wrestler, Masakatsu Funaki will go up against American boxer, Art Jimmerson.”

Superfoot: “Here is a pure wrestler vs. striker match.”

Brown: “If the fight stays standing?”

Superfoot: “Art will not be beaten, however, that can't be guaranteed. Funaki is going to try to get inside and take Art to the ground. If he can, it's game over.”

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Masakatsu Funaki vs. Art Jimmerson

Age:
24 ------------- 30

Height:
6' -------------- 6'1"

Weight:
185 lbs. -------- 215 lbs.

Style:
Catch Wrestling ------- Boxing

Funaki runs right in trying to take Art to the ground, but the boxer grabs Funaki into a clinch. Both men let go of the clinch and Funaki attempts several jabs, setting up another takedown attempt. Art blocks it, but is pushed up against the cage. Funaki is now able to get the takedown, but a narrowly avoids a guillotine on the way down.

Brown: “It's the first time tonight that we've gotten to the ground.”

Funaki passes right through Art's guard and gains side control. He continues to try to pass to a mount, but has to settle for the back instead.

Superfoot: “Bad idea from Art...”

Funaki goes for a rear naked choke and is able to get Art to tap.

Brown: “It's over! We have a clear winner!”

Winner: Masakatsu Funaki via submission from Rear Naked Choke (4:18)
(Great)

Superfoot: “That's more like it.”

Brown: “That was a great fight!”

Superfoot: “Funaki has the skills to go far here. He may just be able to win it all tonight.”

Brown: “It's time for our final first round fight. Jiu-Jitsu expert, Royce Gracie will face off against Karate expert Gerard Gordeau.”

Superfoot: “There is no question in my mind that Gordeau is the better striker.”

Brown: “But what about Royce?”

Superfoot: “If Royce gets Gordeau on the ground, it's over. The Gracie's don't have their own form of Jiu-Jitsu for nothing.”

Brown: “So who wins?”

Superfoot: “It's too close to call. Let's just go to the cage.”

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Royce Gracie vs. Gerard Gordeau

Age:
27 ----------------- 34

Height:
6' -------------------- 6'5"

Weight:
180 lbs. ------------- 216 lbs.

Style:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu -------- Karate

Royce moves in and immediately hits a jab. Gordeau looks surprised and backs off, assessing the situation. Gordeau steps in, but that proves to be a mistake as Gracie shoots in and takes Gordeau down. Royce easily passes Gordeau's guard and in a blink, he gains the mount. Gordeau tries to fight Royce off, but leaves himself wide open for an armbar and is forced to tap.

Brown: “Wow! That was lightning fast!”

Superfoot: “Royce is one hell of a fighter, that is for sure.”

Winner: Royce Gracie via submission from armbar (4.06)
(Good)

Brown: “Royce Gracie finishes up the first round.”

Superfoot: “And after two snoozefests, we have two quick, action packed fights.”

Brown: “The semi-finals are set, who's going to take their place in the finals? We're going to see Teila Tuli vs. Oleg Taktarov.”

Superfoot: “Both men went to the time limit in their first fights, that could spell the difference.”

Brown: “Then we're going to see Masakatsu Funaki vs. Royce Gracie.”

Superfoot: “With the quickness and crispness of both men's wins, that one should be good.”

Brown: “Let's not waste any more time and get the next fight underway.”

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Oleg Taktarov vs. Teila Tuli

Age:
25 ------------ 24

Height:
6' ------------- 6'

Weight:
220 lbs. ------- 430 lbs.

Style:
Sambo --------- Sumo

Taktarov knows that he doesn't want to get put up against the cage and tries to take Tuli off his feet. Oleg succeeds and puts Tuli on his back. The Russian throws in a few hard punches and elbows, but Tuli holds guard. Tuli pulls Oleg in close and is able to block several strikes. Oleg pulls away and again throws a flurry of punches. Tuli tries taking the fight to the cage, but Oleg holds him down and throws in a few more punches.

Superfoot: “Oleg, really impressing me here. I didn't think Tuli would be grounded so easily.”

Oleg continues to control Tuli and keeps him away from the cage and eating punches. Oleg starts to look tired as he keeps throwing random punches to keep Tuli off guard. Tuli continues to absorb punches from Oleg. Tuli keeps Oleg close, not allowing him to posture up and gain an advantage. Oleg stays busy with those punches, but they don't seem to affect his much larger opponent.

Brown: “Oh! It looks like Tuli is starting to move.”

Tuli tries to scramble up, but his size is not his friend here, as Oleg is much quicker and is able to gain side control.

Superfoot: “Tuli may have expended his last bit of energy.”

Oleg tries to slap on an arm triangle. He succeeds and Tuli has no choice but to tap.

Brown: “Another submission victory!”

Superfoot: “Oleg completely controlled this one. Tuli, perhaps still exhausted from his first fight.”

Winner: Oleg Taktarov via submission from Arm Triangle (12:50)
(Poor)

Brown: “Oleg pulled off the victory here without much trouble.”

Superfoot: “Tuli was absorbing all sorts of punches from the Russian Bear, but in the end, a mauling took place.”

Brown: “We officially know one half of the finals. Who will be joining him?”

Superfoot: “I don't know about you, but I'm really looking forward to this match up. Jiu-Jitsu is a superior martial art, but catch wrestling may very well be the counter.”

Brown: “Who do you like here?”

Superfoot: “I think I'm buying into the Gracie hype train. I like Royce.”

Brown: “Let's go to the cage and find out.”

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Royce Gracie vs. Masakatsu Funaki

Age:
27 ----------------- 24

Height:
6' -------------------- 6'

Weight:
180 lbs. ------------- 185 lbs.

Style:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ------------ Catch Wrestling

Funaki wants to keep Royce away and opens with a jab. Royce steps in with a flurry of punches, stunning Funaki, before shooting in. Funaki has no counter for Royce's superior takedown offense and has to settle with full guard. Funaki is able to block Royce's initial attempt to pass guard. Royce is also able to avoid a sweep attempt. Both men struggle with each other for a couple moments before Royce is able to gain side control. He's then able to easily move to the mount and slap on an armbar.

Superfoot: “Wow!”

Brown: “He's got it!”

Winner: Royce Gracie via submission from Armbar (6:44)
(Average)

Brown: “Was that everything you had hoped for?”

Superfoot: “That was a good struggle for supremacy, but you can't beat perfection, I guess.”

Brown: “So, the main event is set. Sambo master Oleg Taktarov against Jiu-Jitsu expert Royce Gracie.”

Superfoot: “This is going to be strength versus skill. Don't get me wrong, both men are highly skilled, but I'm giving the win to Royce Gracie here.”

Brown: “Well, we're about to find out. Royce looks tired from his last match, but he's not one to give up without a fight.”

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Royce Gracie vs. Oleg Taktarov (Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Age:
27 ----------------- 25

Height:
6' -------------------- 6'

Weight:
180 lbs. ------------- 220 lbs.

Style:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ---------- Sambo

Taktarov moves in and the two men lock up, grappling for control. Royce takes down Oleg, but isn't able to avoid his guard. There are a couple of failed pass/sweep attempts before Royce decides to throw a couple punches to soften Oleg up. Oleg is able to stop the subsequent pass attempt. Oleg wants the double underhooks, but is not able to grab them. The struggle continues as neither man can gain a true dominant position. Both men look tired from their ground struggle. Royce is finally able move to half guard and lock on a quick arm triangle for the submission.

Superfoot: “Not where he wanted to go, but he'll take it.”

Winner: Royce Gracie via submission from arm triangle (24:28)
(Awful)

Brown: “We have crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion!”

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Superfoot: “It looks like Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is officially the strongest fighting style in the world.”

Brown: “You called Gracie perfection earlier. Do you still believe that?”

Superfoot: “Absolutely. I think Royce is going to be the Ultimate Fighting Champion for years to come.”

Brown: “I hope we'll be back soon, as more fighters appear to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Thank you for coming out tonight.”

Show Rating: Good
Attendance: 95, for a gate of $950

HansLanda11 · January 6, 2010

I was one of those 95 people that paid 10 bucks to be there.

Not bad so far... looks interesting.

Nightshadeex · January 6, 2010

Thanks for the comment! I hope you enjoy what I do.

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A press conference was held by UFC president Zack Macomber to announce the second Ultimate Fighting Championship. Blurcat Magazine has the highlights.

On stalemate positions: “We're aware that the first two fights were snoozefests. Therefore, we have instituted a new rule that will allow the referee to break up any situation where the fighters are in a stalemate.”

On Royce Gracie: “He's a hell of a fighter, I don't know any man that can beat him, except maybe his brothers. The fighters in the next tournament are going to have their work cut out for them.”

On Ultimate Fighting Championship 2: “We will have the Ultimate Fighter 2, it will take place in February 1994. It will follow the same format, with 8 fighters looking for their shot at being the Ultimate Fighting Champion.”

Nightshadeex · January 6, 2010

The fighters have been signed and the tournament brackets have been set.

Jose Landi-Jons – Muay Thai

Kazuo Takahashi – PANCRASEism

Kevin Rosier – Kickboxing

Murilo Bustamante – Jiu-Jitsu

Patrick Smith – Tae Kwon Do

Renzo Gracie – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Ron Van Clief – Chinese Goju

Zane Frazier – Karate

Renzo Gracie -
Kevin Rosier -

Murilo Bustamante -
Ron Van Clief -

Jose Landi-Jons -
Patrick Smith -

Kazuo Takahashi -
Zane Frazier -

The winner of this tournament will be named the UFC Openweight Champion, and will face Royce Gracie in the main event of Ultimate Fighting Championship 3!

Source: Blurcat Magazine

Nightshadeex · January 6, 2010

The Ultimate Fighting Championship 2

Sunday, Week 3, February 1994

From Nevada

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Brown: “Hello everybody, I'm Jim Brown, and along side me is Bill “Superfoot” Wallace.”

Superfoot: “Hi there.”

Brown: “We are here tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, to crown the UFC Openweight Champion.”

Superfoot: “That's right, another eight-man tournament is going to be held tonight, the winner will be crowned the Openweight Champion.”

Brown: “Now, The winner of the tournament tonight will do battle with Royce Gracie at our next Ultimate Fighting Championship Pay-Per-View.”

Superfoot: “Let's take a look at our first match tonight, which will be between Kazuo Takahashi and Zane Frazier.”

Brown: “Superfoot, tell me about Kazuo and his fighting style.”

Superfoot: “Don't be confused by the style name 'PANCRASEism,' it's really a shoot wrestling/catch wrestling hybrid. PANCRASE is a promotion in Japan that looks more like professional wrestling.”

Brown: “How about Zane Frazier?”

Superfoot: “They call him 'Nasty' and for good reason. Zane has some mean striking skills. He just doesn't want to go to the mat, because Kazuo's catch wrestling will put an end to him fast.”

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Kazuo Takahashi vs. Zane Frazier
Age:
24 -------------- 27
Height:
5'10” -------------- 6'6”
Weight:
205 lbs. -------------- 230 lbs.
Style:
PANCRASEism -------------- Karate

Both men move to the center of the Octagon and miss punches. Kazuo scores a quick jab and pulls Zane into a grapple. Kazuo hits a few quick punches and tries to take Zane back into the cage, but Zane is able to shift his weight and break free. Kazuo moves right back into a grapple and catches Zane with a few crisp punches. Kazuo tries to put Zane against the cage again, but is reversed. Zane tries a karate thrust, but Kazuo is able to dodge and counter with a jab. Kazuo shoots in for a takedown, but Zane is able to evade the attack. Kazuo really want Zane up against the cage, but he is reversed again.

Brown: “It looks like Kazuo's strategy is to get Zane up against the cage.”

Superfoot: “It's not working for him though, both of these guys are big dudes.”

Zane steps back from the cage grapple and throws another strike, but again misses and eats a jab. Both men exchange strikes, but no real damage is inflicted. Kazuo pulls Zane into a grapple, but he's looking very tired. Zane reverses another attempt to get him against the cage and presses Kazuo this time. He steps back, avoids a jab, and gives Kazuo a good one of his own. Kazuo keeps throwing jabs, but they aren't hitting their mark and he eats a few strikes for it. Kazuo, looking drained, throws a couple slow jabs to cover a takedown attempt. He doesn't get it and Zane pulls him into a clinch instead.

Brown: “Both of these guys are completely exhausted.”

The grapple breaks after a short struggle. Zane bobs and weaves sloppily around a few jabs. Kazuo again tries to put Zane against the cage, but fails. Kazuo blocks a series of punches and counters with a clean shot to the cheek. Zane backs away from a grappling attempt and hits a few jabs to the face. His last jab misses and Kazuo counters with a punch of his own. Another failed attempt at pushing Zane up to the cage results in Kazuo getting a flurry of punches to the face. Kazuo tries to shoot in for a takedown again, but Zane is ready with a big haymaker. Unfortunately for Zane, he misses. Kazuo lets up from the takedown attempt and takes a jab to the face for it. A punch connects on Zane's face. Zane hits a crisp punch. Kazuo ducks a straight right and connects with a jab of his own.

Superfoot: “What a war!”

Kazuo shoots in for a takedown, but Zane sprawls and brings Kazuo into a clinch. The clinch is broken and the two men circle. Zane misses a jab and looks to his corner for help. Kazuo wants to try the takedown again, but it's stuffed and subsequently backed into the cage. Zane, energy depleted, holds Kazuo against the cage to catch his breath. The referee sees this as a stalling tactic and breaks the fighters up.

Brown: “There's the first example of the new rule where the referee isn't just in the ring to call a winner, but he will keep the action going.”

Kazuo wants a takedown, but it's countered by a jab attempt. Kazuo avoids the jab and hits one of his own. Kazuo shoots in again and is avoided. Kazuo notices Zane having trouble keeping his guard up and throws in a solid punch. Kazuo really wants to take the fight to the ground, but Zane sprawls and forces Kazuo into a turtle position. Zane grabs a second wind and throws in several big shots to the body and side of the head. Zane throws in a hard knee to the side of the head, in an attempt to get Kazuo to unturtle. A few more punches to the body gets Kazuo to jump back up to his feet.

Superfoot: “Wow, I thought Zane had the victory there. I'm shocked either of these guys still have anything in them.”

Kazuo still hasn't learned his lesson and hits a couple jabs before going for the takedown and missing. Zane clinches with Kazuo and pushes him up against the cage.

Brown: “We're thirty minutes into this fight, and so far it's been entertaining to say the least.”

Zane steps off the grapple, breathing heavily. His hands are dropped low and he gets caught for it. Kazuo misses another takedown, but lands a straight. Kazuo dodges a couple punches from Zane, and shoots in for another takedown, but it's avoided. Both men miss a couple punches and end up in the clinch. Zane smothers Kazuo's dirty boxing and shoves him up against the cage. The referee breaks up the cage grapple after there is no attempt by either fighter to better their position. Kazuo gets punched in the left shoulder and tries a takedown, but is stuffed yet again.

Superfoot: “Kazuo needs to stop going for the takedown and try something else.”

Zane puts Kazuo up against the cage again and steps back to hit a hard strike, but is caught with a crisp jab. Zane's hands are down near his side now, but Kazuo tries another takedown. Zane sprawls and pushes Kazuo face down to the ground. Zane connects with several big punches to the side of Kazuo's head. Kazuo absorbs the punches and manages to get back up to his feet. Kazuo hits a series of good jabs, but tries for a takedown and is caught in a clinch. Kazuo is able to smother Zane this time and scores with some dirty boxing of his own. Zane is eventually able to wrest control of the grapple.

Brown: “The referee breaks them up again.”

Another takedown is blocked into a clinch. Zane pushes Kazuo up against the cage to catch his breath, but the referee quickly breaks them up. Kazuo hits a jab and then backs out of range of a flurry of punches from Zane. Both fighters hit weak punches and Kazuo is pulled into a clinch. Zane again wants to catch his breath, but the hold is broken up. Zane hits a shot to the body followed by a couple to the head. Kazuo tries to turn up the heat, but his takedown attempt is blocked again. Kazuo dodges a straight right and hits a punch of his own to end the fight.

Superfoot: “At least we got sixty minutes of action this time!”

Brown: “Who picked up the win?”

Superfoot: “It's too close to call. I'm glad I'm not a judge here. Kazuo hit the most punches, but every single one of his takedowns were blocked, countered, or avoided.”

Winner: Zane Frazier via unanimous decision (30-27)
(Average)

Brown: “It looks like defense won this fight.”

Superfoot: “I'm starting to think these sixty minute time limits are too long.”

Brown: “Our next fight will pit 'Pele' Jose Landi-Jons against Patrick Smith. Muay Thai versus Tae Kwon Do, which style will come out on top?”

Superfoot: “Jose has experience in the Octagon. He's the only returning fighter from the first Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Brown: “Who has the advantage standing?”

Superfoot: “Jose.”

Brown: “On the ground?”

Superfoot: “Jose.”

Brown: “Do I know your pick?”

Superfoot: “Jose.”

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Jose Landi-Jons vs. Patrick Smith
Age:
20 -------------- 30
Height: 5'11” -------------- 6'2”
Weight: 185 lbs. -------------- 225 lbs.
Style: Muay Thai -------------- Tae Kwon Do

Pele shoots in for a takedown right away, but backs up when Pat throws a counter punch. Pat stays back and waits for Jose to make a move. Jose comes in for a takedown again, but Smith throws another missed counter punch. Jose continues to circle his stationary opponent. Jose throws a couple quick jabs and attempts another takedown, but is avoided. We hit a stalemate, as neither fighter can land their strikes. They circle again for a moment before Jose shoots in again, this time Pat locks him in a clinch. Pat bakcs Jose up against the cage and used some dirty boxing skills to inflict damage. Pat imposes his weight on Jose by holding him on the cage, which causes the referee to get involved.

Brown: “Again, the referee is making his presence known.”

After being sent to the center, Jose shoots in for another takedown. Pat sprawls again and pulls Jose into a clinch. They go back into the cage. Pat looks tired as he holds Jose against the cage. The referee lets Pat catch his breath for a second and breaks the hold. The exact same scenario happens again. Jose doesn't go straight for the takedown this time, throwing a jab to keep Pat at a distance. This, however, is just a set up for a takedown attempt., which is countered by a missed kick. The two fighters grapple and Pat pushes Jose up against the cage, where no action happens and they're sent back to the center of the Octagon.

Superfoot: “The stalemate rule has really allowed for more exciting matches, I mean, they keep going into the same position, but it's nice to know we won't have Teila Tuli sitting on his opponent for an hour.”

Jose tries for another takedown, but Pat throws a flurry of punches to stop it. Jose avoids them and steps in with a jab, followed by a missed mid-kick. Jose goes for another takedown, but is stuffed by a sprawl into a turtle position. Pat throws several punches, but Jose seems to absorb them and get back up to his feet. Jose tries to fight back, but Pat avoids the strikes. Pat sprawls on another takedown attempt and puts Jose in a turtle position again.

Brown: “Woah! Jose has given up his back. He had better be careful!”

Pat does indeed take Jose's back and attempts to slap on a rear naked choke. Jose defends well against the choke and is in no real danger. Pat fights to get his hooks in and does, it looks like the choke will end this. Pat goes too high on the choke, however, and Jose is able to buck him off, leading to a scramble for the dominant position. Neither fighter can gain the advantage and they both get up to their feet. Jose throes a quick one-two punch, but only finds gloves. Pat steps back to catch his breath as Jose circles.

Superfoot: “It doesn't look like Pat wants to press the issue at the moment.”

Jose throws a speculative punch and then nails Pat with a jab. Pat starts back-stepping and avoids several strikes from Jose. Jose goes in for the takedown, but ends up in the turtle position. Pat takes his back again and pounds away on his body and head. Pat goes for the rear naked choke once again, but Jose springs up and scrambles into Pat's half guard. Jose throws several weak punches to set up a pass, but Pat blocks it. Pat tries to lock up Jose's arm, but can't secure it. The referee sees a stalemate and stands both men up.

Brown: “The ref stands them back up?”

Superfoot: “Bad call on that one...”

Brown: “We're halfway through this fight.”

Pat avoids a flurry of punches a jabs Jose on the cheek. Pat looks like he is in control and Jose circles around in an attempt to catch him off guard. Jose tries to land a flurry of strikes, but misses and is stung with a series of quick punches himself. Jose goes back to circling and takes a couple shots to the cheek. Jose shoots in for a takedown, but Pat backs away. Jose throws several punches, but none of them connect. He goes in for a takedown, but Pat counters with a vicious uppercut.

Superfoot: “Wow, luckily for Jose he dodged that attack.

Jose goes back to circling around to regain his bearings. Jose is able to land a few strong strikes and begins to become more bold in his attack. Both fighters go back to circling. Jose goes back in for a takedown, but is caught in a sprawl and front facelock. Pat wants a knee strike, but Jose gets up to his feet. Pat lands a hard counter punch. Jose wants the takedown badly, but he's put back down in a front facelock again.

Brown: “It looks like Pat wants to end this now.”

Pat fires away with punches, landing several stinging shots to the side of Jose's head. Pat floats over the turtled Jose and takes his back once again. Pat wants the rear naked choke, but is too high once again, allowing Jose to shoot under him and scramble back to his feet. Jose goes for the takedown again, but is met with a sprawl. Pat is able to land several more big shots to the side of the head. Now he goes for an Anaconda Vice. Pat rolls, but can't secure the submission attempt and takes side control again.

Superfoot: “Pat has really taken control here, I'm kind of surprised.”

Jose tries a sweep, but it's blocked. Pat can't move forward and instead stands up. Jose, insanely goes for the takedown again and the result is no different. He wants the anaconda vice again, but Pele doesn't roll with it, giving up his back. Pat pounds on Jose's head again, setting up the rear naked choke. Jose stays calm and defends well, finally rolling out of the submission attempt. The ensuing scramble results in Smith having to turtle. Jose is able to take his opponent's back and attempt a rear naked choke of his own.

Brown: “Is Jose going to be able to finish this fight off?”

Pat defends the submission attempt well, causing Jose to change his tactic to an armbar. When this doesn't work, Jose tries to flatten Pat out for another shot at the choke. This time he has it locked in deep and Pat has to tap!

Winner: Jose Landi-Jons via submission from rear naked choke (56:24)
(Decent)

Superfoot: “Wow, Jose picks up the win in the closing minutes of the match.”

Brown: “He really wanted that takedown.”

Superfoot: “Yeah, and it could have cost him the fight had it gone to the bell.”

Brown: “Match three of the first round is going to pit Murilo Bustamante against 'Black Dragon' Ron Van Clief.”

Superfoot: “Ron is the oldest competitor to step in the Octagon, but he also has the most experience.”

Brown: “Is Chinese Goju going to beat Jiu-Jitsu?”

Superfoot: “I don't think so. I think Murilo has the technique advantage.”

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Murilo Bustamante vs. Ron Van Clief
Age:
27 -------------- 50
Height:
6'1” -------------- 5'9”
Weight:
185 lbs. -------------- 182 lbs.
Style:
Jiu-Jitsu -------------- Chinese Goju

Murilo wants to wrestle Ron to the ground and Ron wants to wrestle too. Ron tries to push Murilo up against the cage, but can't control the larger man. Ron avoids several big punches and counters with a crisp one of his own. Murilo shoots in and takes Ron to the ground. Ron pulls guard, but he is not strong enough to stop Murilo from passing. Murilo grabs an armbar from side control, but Ron fights out. He can't sweep Murilo off, and gets mounted for his efforts. Murilo throws several elbows, which Ron is able to handle.

Brown: “I see some red on the mat.”

Superfoot: “Yeah, it looks like one of those elbows cut Ron above the eye.”

Murilo goes back to an armbar attempt, this time he is able to hold it. Ron tries to fight it off, but he's forced to tap out.

Winner: Murilo Bustamante via submission from armbar (4:01)
(Great)

Brown: “Wow, that one was over in quick and dominating fashion.”

Superfoot: “It looks like Chinese Goju is no match for Jiu-Jitsu.”

Brown: “The final match of the first round is going to pit Gracie Jiu-Jitsu against Kickboxing.”

Superfoot: “Renzo Gracie is the cousin of the first Ultimate Fighting Champion, Royce Gracie. He has some big shoes to fill, with the Gracie legacy hanging in the balance.”

Brown: “What about his opponent, Kevin Rosier?”

Superfoot: “Well, Kickboxing is a good way to keep your opponent away from you. Your legs have the longest reach you can get. Kevin's going to have to keep Renzo away if he wants to secure the victory.”

Brown: “Your pick?”

Superfoot: “The Gracie Legacy.”

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Renzo Gracie vs. Kevin Rosier
Age:
26 -------------- 30
Height:
5'10” -------------- 6'4”
Weight:
185 lbs. -------------- 265 lbs.
Style:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu -------------- Kickboxing

Both fighters begin by exchanging a flurry of strikes, doing no damage. Renzo sees an opening and goes for a takedown, forcing Kevin into full guard. Renzo easily passes into side control and locks in a deep kimura, forcing the tap.

Superfoot: “Damn! That was lightning fast!”

Winner: Renzo Gracie via submission from kimura (2:56)
(Fantastic)

Brown: “Well, the Gracie Legacy stays intact.”

Superfoot: “Kevin Rosier gave no challenge to Renzo Gracie.”

Brown: “Alright, we move into round two, the semi-finals. Our first match will pit Jose Landi-Jons against Zane Frazier.”

Superfoot: “Jose is going up against a much larger man here. He's going to have to hope that he can hit some quick strikes and knock Zane out.”

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Jose Landi-Jons vs. Zane Frazier
Age:
20 -------------- 27
Height:
5'11” -------------- 6'6”
Weight:
185 lbs. -------------- 230 lbs.
Style:
Muay Thai -------------- Karate

The two men exchange punch attempts until Jose hits one. Jose wants a takedown, but Zane shows that he won't go down easy, blocking him with a front facelock. Zane pounds on the side of Jose's head. Jose is clearly hurt as the punches continue to rain down. Jose realizes he has to get back up to his feet and eats a couple as he stands up. Zane grapples with Jose unabated. Jose tries a takedown from the grapple, but it is defended against. Jose tries a couple more times, but the same result occurs. Jose changes his tactic and attempts a slam, but Zane defends and slips away.

Brown: “That would have been impressive if Jose could have gotten the slam.”

Jose comes in with a couple quick jabs followed by a shoot. Zane tries to counter with a big punch, but misses his mark. The two fighters stand up an exchange strikes and misses for several minutes. Jose breaks the strikes with a takedown attempt, but it's blocked into a clinch. Zane pushes Jose up against the cage then steps back for an attack, but takes a jab to the face. Then another. Then they exchange a series of blocked punches. Jose shoots in, but is stuffed with a front facelock. Zane goes back to the hard punches to the side of the head.

Superfoot: “Zane is looking tired in there, even though he has the clear advantage.”

Jose wants to get back to his feet and eventually does after taking several unprotected shots. Jose wants to hit a few punches to get back into the game, but he is too tired to connect. Jose keeps Zane moving by trying a takedown, but it sets up a jab to the face. Jose misses a few punches, but goes in for another takedown. Jose ends up with his back against the cage. Both guys look gassed out there and the referee has to break the two from catching their breath.

Brown: “Those two are looking to catch their breath, but the referee doesn't want it slowing the fight down.”

Zane tries to hit a series of punches, but can't connect. Jose moves in with some punches and a takedown... avoided. Jose hits a couple jabs, but then is countered by a quick flurry. Jose bobs and weaves to show that he still has some energy. Jose hits three consecutive jabs and misses a takedown. He throws a mid-kick to test the waters. This leads to an exchange, with no one really coming out on top. Jose tries a shoot, but is brought up into a Muay Thai clinch.

Superfoot: “The karate guy has the Muay Thai guy in a clinch! Could be a bad idea.”

Zane tries a knee, but it's countered with a knee by Jose. Zane wants no more and lets the clinch go. The two men exchange attempts at strikes, but no damage is done. Jose really wants the takedown, but he stuffed by the sprawl. Zane hits a few hard punches to the body and head. He tries a knee strike, but Jose is able to escape. Jose hits a few quick jabs. Zane comes back with a combination of his own. Zane moves in for a grapple, but is held off by strikes.

Brown: “We're halfway through the fight..”

Jose lands a jab and shoots in, but Zane is able to avoid it. Zane is caught with a solid punch as he moves in to grapple. The grapple is broken as Jose goes for another takedown, but he's forced into the turtle position. Jose barely avoids a hard knee to the head and gets up to his feet. Back up on their feet, the two men exchange a flurry of punches, none really landing well. Jose counters a punch with a jab of his own. Zane wants a big looping punch, but he can't connect. Jose presses the action and moves in close, but Zane counters a jab with a barrage of huge punches, trapping his opponent against the cage. The referee sees that Jose is no longer defending himself and calls the match.

Superfoot: “Woo! We've got ourselves a knockout!”

Winner: Zane Frazier via TKO from strikes (35:35)
(Good)

Brown: “What a war between those two men!”

Superfoot: “Zane Frazier really impressed me there. Will he be able to go all the way to the belt? I don't know, but I do know this next fight is going to be a good one.”

Brown: “Renzo Gracie finished Kevin Rosier in under three minutes earlier tonight. Murilo finished his opponent in four.”

Superfoot: “These guys both have skills that will help them in the Octagon. The question is, whose skills are better?”

Brown: “What do you think?”

Superfoot: “Gracie Legacy.”

Brown: “Let's go to the cage and find out.”

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Renzo Gracie vs. Murilo Bustamante
Age:
26 -------------- 27
Height:
5'10” -------------- 6'1”
Weight:
185 lbs. -------------- 185 lbs.
Style: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu -------------- Jiu-Jitsu

The two men come to the center of the ring and exchange punches. Renzo shoots in and takes Murilo down, ending up in full guard. Renzo smothers the bigger man and moves into half guard. Renzo throws down punches from above, but not with any power. Murilo blocks Renzo from passing out of half guard. The men struggle on the ground until Murilo opens himself up for a kimura. Murilo pulls his arm away and a moment later, the referee stands the fighters up.

Superfoot: “I don't think either of these guys were going to go anywhere from that position.”

Renzo hits a couple of high jabs and takes Murilo down. They're back in full guard, but this time Renzo isn't able to pass. Murilo tries both to pull Renzo down and then land some punches from the bottom, but to no avail. Murilo wants an arm from the bottom, but has no luck there. The referee stands the two men up again. Renzo lands a couple clean hits, but is only able to follow up with a weak exchange. Renzo takes him down again. Renzo tries passing guard, but leaves his neck open for a guillotine choke attempt. Renzo defends it and goes to dead weight, trying to wear Murilo down.

Brown: “Renzo is doing just enough not to be stood back up.”

Renzo continues to smother Murilo and tries a few punches to keep the ref from standing them up, but it's not enough. Renzo wants a takedown, but Murilo catches him in a clinch. Murilo tries to push the tired Renzo up against the cage, but Renzo is able to break free. Murilo looks like he wants to grapple and that sits just fine with Renzo. Both men evade a punch from the other and land one of their own. They trade strikes, but don't do any damage. Renzo comes in with a jab, but is countered by a series of hard punches. Murilo continues on the attack, dodging attacks and launching counters. Renzo looks gassed out there as he isn't able to hit any big punches, but keeps eating them.

Superfoot: “The Gracie Legacy may be going down here tonight! Murilo Bustamante is imposing his will.”

Both men exchange some messy punches and fall into an even messier clinch. Renzo tries several takedowns, but they are blocked. The fifth takedown attempt is finally completed, with Renzo ending up in Murilo's guard. Renzo throws a couple punches, but moves on to smothering Murilo. Renzo leaves his neck out and is caught in a guillotine choke. It isn't tight enough to cause a tap out, but Murilo is able to sweep into side control. Murilo wants an arm triangle, but Renzo stops him.

Brown: “We're thirty minutes into the fight.”

Superfoot: “These guys are both submission experts, this is great!”

Renzo wants to sweep from side control, but is blocked. Murilo is close to slapping on an americana, but it is blocked as well. Murilo gets up from side control, wanting the fight standing. Murilo catches Renzo with a flurry of small strikes. Renzo tries to strike back, but is stung by another flurry. Renzo looks panicked and attempts to pull Murilo into his guard. Murilo blocks it and allows Renzo up before rocking him with a jab. Murilo hits upward of twelve unanswered punches before pushing Renzo up against the cage.

Brown: “Murilo looks exhausted in there, but he's still maintaining control.”

Murilo tries to breathe for a second before backing off. Renzo misses several punches, finally being countered with a straight punch. Renzo tries for a desperate takedown, but is stuffed, so settles to push Murilo against the cage. Renzo tries to trip him, but can't do it. He tries again, but can't do it. Murilo gives up his back and Renzo tries a takedown from behind, but can't beat Murilo's takedown defense. Murilo stings Renzo with a few well placed punches. Renzo backs Murilo off with a mid-kick. Renzo shoots in, but Murilo moves out of the way. Renzo tries pressing, but can't land a punch, taking a hard one himself. Murilo tries to push Renzo against the cage, but can't manage to hold on.

Superfoot: “Neither of these guys have any quit in them. If this doesn't go the time limit, it's because someone gets knocked out.”

Murilo uses the jab to his advantage, blocking several attempts at a takedown. Murilo pulls Renzo down into his guard. They struggle for a moment until Murilo grabs an arm and applies a straight armbar. Renzo tries to find a way out, but has no choice but to tap out.

Brown: “He did it!”

Superfoot: “The Gracie Legacy has been defeated!”

Winner: Murilo Bustamante via submission from straight armbar (50:05)
(Average)

Brown: “The finals have been set! Superfoot, are these the two men you thought would be here?”

Superfoot: “Coming into the night, I thought it was going to be Jose and Renzo. Murilo vs. Zane is not what I expected at all.”

Brown: “That's why we have the fights, anything can happen. So who do you think walks away with the win?”

Superfoot: “Zane has been in the cage for 95 minutes tonight. Murilo has been in for 54. Neither man is at 100%, Hell, neither man is at 50%.”

Brown: “So, you're saying it's going to be a war of attrition? Who walks out the champion?”

Superfoot: “If they stay standing, Zane will win the fight, if they go to the ground, Murilo showed earlier that he can submit the best of them.”

Brown: “Well, we'll see if you're right. Let's go to the octagon.”

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Murilo Bustamante vs. Zane Frazier
Age:
27 -------------- 27
Height:
6'1” -------------- 6'6”
Weight:
185 lbs. -------------- 230 lbs.
Style:
Jiu-Jitsu -------------- Karate

Murilo throws a flurry, causing Zane to cover up and leave himself open for a takedown. Zane uses his size advantage to stuff him into a clinch. Zane pins Murilo against the cage. He smothers him for a moment and then backs up to unleash a hard right hand. Murilo walks in for a grapple and tries to take Zane down, but to no avail. Murilo changes his plan to a slam, but doesn't have the strength and loses the grapple altogether.

Superfoot: “Zane is using his size to keep control in this fight.”

Murilo tries another takedown, but is force face down to the mat. Murilo keeps himself in turtle and then stands back up. Zane wants to get in close, but Murilo throws a couple strikes to keep him at bay. Zane fakes a lunge and Murilo comes back with a takedown attempt. Zane blocks the takedown and pushes him into the cage. Murilo can't break free and Zane tries to catch his breath for a second, until the referee sends them to the middle.

Brown: “Zane is a big guy and he's able to impose his will.”

Murilo wants the takedown, but Zane uses his weight to shove him down into a turtle position. Zane wants to unload some heavy punches, but Murilo scrambles back to his feet before he takes too many. The two fighters grapple and Zane takes Murilo back to the cage. Both men are up against the cage, catching their breath. The referee sends both men back to the center. Zane goes aggressive, throwing an uppercut, but missing. Murilo wants a takedown, but ends up in the turtle again. Zane isn't able to stop Murilo from getting back up to his feet.

Superfoot: “No matter how much size Zane has on Murilo, he can't keep him down.”

Murilo fakes his way inside and hits a flurry of punches. Zane is able to get his gloves up to block the next combination, but Murilo pulls him into a grapple. Zane pulls out of the grapple and starts hopping from foot to foot, looking for an opening. Murilo steps in and unloads a flurry of missed punches. He gets a jab to the chin for his effort. Murilo steps in, Zane steps away. Zane fakes a lunge and is taken down for it. Zane is seated with his back to the cage, Murilo holding him down. Murilo shows his ground prowess by passing to side control. Zane takes a hard knee to the ribs.

Brown: “It looks like Murile may have found Zane's weakness.”

Murilo starts throwing punches, they aren't very strong, but they are finding their mark. Murilo gets up to the mount position and traps an arm. Zane holds onto his arm, blocking the armbar attempt. He tries struggling out of the mount, but just gives Murilo his back. Murilo starts pounding away at the back and side of Zane's head. Murilo goes for the armbar in this new position and locks it in. Zane tries to fight, but he has to tap out.

Superfoot: “Wow! Murilo forces Zane Frazier to tap out. That was great.”

Winner: Murilo Bustamante via submission from armbar (24:36)
(Decent)

Brown: “We have a UFC Openweight Champion! Murilo Bustamante has defeated Zane Frazier!

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Superfoot: “That was a pretty good fight to crown the Openweight Champion.”

Brown: “We had some great fights throughout the night.”

Superfoot: “I agree, the rule change allowing the referee to break up stalemates was an excellent call. I expect we're going to see Teila Tuli once again, and I'm curious to see if he can finish his opponent for real.”

Brown: “Thank you ladies and gentlemen for tuning in. for Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, I'm Jim Brown. We'll see you at the fights!”

vunsev · January 7, 2010

Great start, will be interesting to see whether Murilo can go on to become a Gracie Killer.

Which data are you using for this dynasty?

Nightshadeex · January 7, 2010

I am using The Dawn of MMA, which you can find here. Thanks for reading.

--

UFC president Zack Macomber held another press conference talking about the UFC, Blurcat Magazine has the highlights..

On UFC 2: “That was a fantastic night of fights if you ask me. We had 282 ($4230) people in the audience, and 73 ($292) buys on Pay-Per-View. That's a success, if you ask me.”

On UFC 3: “The contract has been signed. We're going to see Openweight Champion Murilo Bustamante fight Ultimate Fighting Champion Royce Gracie in the main event. I guarantee it's going to be worth the price of admission.”

On rulechanges: “We've received feedback that some fans aren't into the fact that a fight can go on for sixty minutes. And I agree, a lot of the fights that go that long get boring. So, for all non-main event fights, the time limit has been reduced to 30 minutes.”

On Gracie vs. Bustamante: “Who do I think is going to win? Well, I tend to agree with Superfoot and put a lot of faith in the Gracie Legacy. My money's on Royce.”

On Ron Van Clief retiring: “The Black Dragon is an icon. He signed a lucrative contract with us and then decided to retire. You know, that's fine. The guy's 51 years old. If he can't do this, he can't do it. Now, the man has charisma and if he ever wants to come back to the organization, I'm all for it.”

Final Thoughts: “That's right, Saturday, Week 4, April 1994. UFC: Gracie vs. Bustamante. Be there.”

Nightshadeex · January 8, 2010

The brackets for UFC: Gracie vs. Bustamante have been set.

Gerard Gordeau -
Ken Shamrock -

Teila Tuli -
Masakatsu Funaki -

Oleg Taktarov -
Jason Delucia -

Patrick Smith -
Kevin Rosier -

The winner of the tournament will earn a shot at the Ultimate Fighting Champion, be it Bustamante or Gracie, at our fourth event.

Source: Blurcat Magazine

Nightshadeex · January 8, 2010

Blurcat Magazine presents the World's Top 10 Pound for Pound Fighters.

10. Frank Hamaker (1 – 0)
9. Johnny Rhodes (1 – 0)
8. Masakatsu Funaki (1 – 1)
7. Robert Lucarelli (1 - 0)
6. Renzo Gracie (2 -1)
5. Zane Frazier (2 - 1)
4. Oleg Taktarov (2 - 1)
3. Royce Gracie (3 - 0)
2. Murilo Bustamante (3 - 0)
1. Rickson Gracie (2 – 0)

Nightshadeex · January 8, 2010

UFC: Gracie vs. Bustamante

Saturday, Week 4, April 1994

From Nevada

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Brown: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Jim Brown. Alongside me, Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace.”

Superfoot: “Hi there.”

Brown: “Now Superfoot, tonight is going to feature our first ever 'Superfight' between Ultimate Fighting Champion, Royce Gracie, and UFC Openweight Champion, Murilo Bustamante.”

Superfoot: “And what a fitting name 'Superfight' is. I'm just happy to be here and able to call the first one.”

Brown: “That's not our only fight tonight, we are also going to have another Ultimate Fighting Tournament. The winner will garner himself a shot at the winner of the Gracie-Bustamante fight at our next Pay-Per-View.”

Superfoot: “Who are the fighters we're going to see tonight?”

Brown: “Our first match is going to pit Patrick Smith against Kevin Rosier.”

Superfoot: “Alright, Patrick Smith lost to Jose Landi-Jons in a 56 minute war. Kevin Rosier lost to Renso Gracie in a 3 minute squash.”

Brown: “Are you giving it to Patrick then?”

Superfoot: “Yep. No question in my mind.”

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Patrick Smith vs. Kevin Rosier

Age:
30 ---------- 30
Height:
6'2” ---------- 6'4”
Weight:
240 lbs ---------- 290 lbs.
Reach:
74” ---------- 74”
Style:
Tae Kwon Do ---------- Kickboxing
Record:
0-1 ---------- 0-1

Rosier hops around showing great energy. Patrick awaits Rosier to make a move and is obliged by a couple jabs and a shoot. Patrick happily pulls guard and goes right for a guillotine. Rosier blocks it and then fails an attempt at passing guard. This leaves him open for Patrick to lift his leg and ensnare Rosier in a triangle choke. Kevin thrashes for a second before tapping out.

Winner: Patrick Smith via submission from triangle choke (2:38)
(Fantastic)

Superfoot: “Whoa! Rosier just tapped out quicker than he did against Renzo!”

Brown: “You were definitely right in your pre-match estimate of the fight.”

Superfoot: “Patrick Smith is a warrior. I would be surprised if we see Kevin Rosier in the Octagon again.”

Brown: “Our second fight tonight will pit Oleg Taktarov against Jason Delucia. Oleg made it to the finals of the first Ultimate Fighting Championship. Jason, on the other hand, has made his name on the independent scene.”

Superfoot: “Oleg is a good fighter, Delucia is going to be out punched, out strenghted, and finally beaten.”

Brown: “Oleg's your pick?”

Superfoot: “Oleg might be my pick for the entire tournament.”

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Oleg Taktarov vs. Jason Delucia

Age:
25 ---------- 24
Height:
6' ---------- 5'11”
Weight:
240 lbs ---------- 206 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 71”
Style:
Sambo ---------- Kung Fu
Record:
2-1 ---------- 1-0

Taktarov moves in quickly with a one-two combination, then circles his opponent. He steps in with a couple jabs and a takedown attempt, but Delucia steps out of range. Oleg presses in, but takes a solid right for his trouble. Delucia dodges a few more punches, then has to counter a takedown with a missed punch of his own. Oleg throws three straight punches and is able to move in for a grapple. After a short struggle, Oleg tries to slam Delucia, but isn't able to get the kung fu practitioner off his feet.

Brown: “That could have been a big slam.”

Superfoot: “I want to see a big slam so badly.”

Delucia catches the Russian Bear with a couple punches. Oleg counters with a takedown attempt that doesn't quite work, but Delucia finds himself pushed up against the cage. Oleg tries to use the cage to his advantage for a takedown, but soon finds himself backed up against the cage. Both men exchange some missed punches, but Oleg is able to break the trend with a good jab. After some circling, Oleg presses and hits a flurry of punches. Oleg goes for the takedown again, but Delucia is on to his plan and moves out of range.

Brown: “Delucia is playing the role of the defenseman here.”

Superfoot: “Well, he doesn't want to get taken down by the clearly stronger Taktarov. It's a smart plan, but he needs to do some damage if he wants to win the fight.”

Delucia seems to be waiting for Oleg to make his move. Delucia throws jabs at Oleg as he tries to move in, but isn't able to connect with them. Both fighters exchange a series of hits and misses. Delucia is able to avoid a jab and Oleg's follow-up grapple attempt. Delucia moves out of range of a number of punch attempts and snaps off a nice jab. Oleg wants to move closer, but Delucia is able to stick and move. Oleg looks tired, but he is still able to catch Delucia with a solid punch.

Brown: “Delucia still looks fresh out there, which I can't say about Oleg.”

Oleg still wants to throw bombs, but he isn't able to connect. Oleg knows he needs to do something drastic and shoots in for another takedown. Both men head back up against the cage. Oleg takes a moment to catch his breath before trying another takedown. This time, he's able to get it as he uses the cage to his advantage. Oleg wants a guillotine, but he doesn't have the strength to pull it off. Delucia fights back with a few weak strikes to the back. Oleg wants to improve his position and is able to move into the full mount without any trouble. Oleg grabs the arm and is able to crank an armbar hard enough for Delucia to tap out.

Winner: Oleg Taktarov via submission from armbar (23:40)
(Average)

Superfoot: “I thought Oleg almost got beat there.”

Brown: “He was looking mighty tired by the end. Do you think he's going to have enough left in the tank for his next fight?”

Superfoot: “We'll see. He's a tough guy.”

Brown: “Alright, fight three is going to be a battle of two guys that made it past the first round in our first tournament, as Teila Tuli battles Masakatsu Funaki.”

Superfoot: “Teila sat on Ken Shamrock against the cage for a solid hour in what will likely be called the worst fight in no holds barred fighting history.”

Brown: “Now that the stalemate rule has been introduced, will Teila be able to win in the octagon?”

Superfoot: “If Teila can take Funaki to the floor, he can smother him. If Funaki can stay out of Teila's range, he'll be able to wear the big man down without a problem. But even if Teila gets Funaki down, the referee will stand them up if he doesn't advance his position.”

Brown: “So, are you giving it to Funaki?”

Superfoot: “I sure am.”

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Teila Tuli vs. Masakatsu Funaki

Age:
24 ---------- 25
Height:
6' ---------- 6'
Weight:
460 lbs ---------- 215 lbs.
Reach:
71” ---------- 72”
Style:
Sumo ---------- Catch Wrestling
Record:
1-1 ---------- 1-1

Funaki moves in quickly with a few jabs and foolishly attempts a takedown. They exchange some missed strikes and end up in a grapple. Funaki can't control the big man and nearly gets taken down. He's able to take control again and hits a few inconsequential shots before Tuli goes for another takedown. Funaki somehow blocks it again and realizes that Tuli is exhausted. He tries some more punches, but Tuli pushes him up against the cage. Tuli smothers Funaki against the cage to catch his breath before attempting a trip takedown. Funaki blocks it and tries some dirty boxing, but ends up smothered against the cage again. Tuli moves far enough back to hit a mean short uppercut.

Brown: “What an uppercut!”

The referee separates the men and moves them to the center of the Octagon. Funaki comes in with a flurry of jabs and straight punches then tries another takedown. Tuli blocks it into a clinch and pushes Funaki back up against the cage. Tuli tries another trip, but Funaki blocks it and ends up with the big man against the cage. Funaki backs off and hits a series of punches. Tuli's arm drop down as he's getting punched. Funaki sees his opportunity to go for a takedown, but Tuli falls on top of him. Funaki is barely able to pull guard against the huge sumo wrestler.

Superfoot: “Funaki sure is in trouble now!”

Tuli tries to pass Funaki's guard, but leaves himself open for a guillotine choke. Funaki can't get his arm around Tuli's neck, but ends up sweeping into side control. Funaki throws some punches to stay busy as he transitions into an americana. Tuli isn't used to stretching in this way and is forced to tap out.

Winner: Masakatsu Funaki via submission from americana (11:57)
(Good)

Brown: “Well Superfoot, you're three for three so far. Can you keep your streak up?”

Superfoot: “That's my plan. Funaki just has the skills and the heart. He has a future here.”

Brown: “It's time for our last first round fight. Gerard Gordeau is going to face off against Ken Shamrock.”

Superfoot: “Ken has the moniker of the World's Most Dangerous Man, but he sure didn't show it at our first Pay-Per-View, losing to Teila Tuli in an abysmal fight.”

Brown: “How do you feel about Gordeau?”

Superfoot: “Gordeau also lost in the first tournament, but it was to Royce Gracie. You can't fault the man there.”

Brown: “Do you feel like Gordeau has the advantage?”

Superfoot: “From what I've seen? Yes.”

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Gerard Gordeau vs. Ken Shamrock

Age:
35 ---------- 30
Height:
6'5” ---------- 6'1”
Weight:
230 lbs ---------- 245 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 75”
Style:
Karate ---------- Shoot Fighting
Record:
0-1 ---------- 0-1

Ken Shamrock moves right in to a grapple and pushes Gordeau up against the cage. Ken wants a takedown, but ends up with his own back against the cage. Gordeau back up and hits a crisp jab. Ken looks to his corner for some advice and Gordeau waits for a move to be made. Ken throws Gordeau off with a wayward punch and hits a series of quick punches. Both fighters miss a punch simultaneously and end up clinched. Ken goes for a takedown, but Gordeau is able to wrestle himself into a dominant position. They break the grapple and circle one another.

Brown: “Neither man has really taken an advantage as of yet.”

Shamrock counters a jab with a nice punch of his own. Ken shoots in for a takedown, but Gordeau is able to move out of the way. Both men miss a series of strikes and Ken initiates a grapple. Ken uses his power to push Gordeau up against the cage. Ken uses some dirty boxing to wear Gordeau down. He's able to control for several moments before backing off. Gordeau throws a jab, but Ken avoids it. Ken tries to close the distance again, but Gordeau keeps moving.

Superfoot: “Gordeau is looking really tired, I might not go four for four here.”

Gordeau moves forward with a good punch. Ken tries for a grapple, but Gordeau backs away. Ken circles his opponent into a corner and shoots in for a takedown, but Gordeau is able to move out of the way. As Ken is getting up, Gordeau throws an uppercut, but Ken moves out of the way at the last second. Ken moves back in to grappling range and uses his dirty boxing skills to get a few crisp punches in.

Brown: “Not only is Gordeau fighting Ken Shamrock, but he's also fighting exhaustion.”

Ken attempts another takedown, but Gordeau is able to block it and take control. There is a short struggle before the grapple is broken. Gordeau starts to circle, but Ken steps in to impose himself. He goes for another takedown and this time Gordeau isn't able to defend. Ken winds up in guard and looks exhausted as he throws in some punches. Ken tries to pass guard, but fails. Gordeau tries a sweep, but fails. Ken is able to move pass guard the second time and end up in side control. Ken wants Gordeau's back and after some work is able to take it. Ken wants the rear naked choke, but Gordeau turtles up to defend against it.

Superfoot: “I don't know if Gordeau made the best decision to turtle up.”

Gordeau tries to sweep Ken, but can't do it. Ken starts laying in the heavy hands, which Gordeau has no defense for. The referee steps in as Gordeau's corner throws in the towel.

Winner: Ken Shamrock via towel throw (16:36)
(Average)

Brown: “It looks like Superfoot couldn't pick 'em all.”

Superfoot: “It's alright, I like the way Ken fights. He's always moving forward.”

Brown: “The semi-finals are set. Our first fight is going to be Oleg Taktarov against Patrick Smith.”

Superfoot: “Patrick Smith won his fight in two and a half minutes. Oleg fought a twenty four minute war. Patrick is fresh, Oleg is tired.”

Brown: “So Patrick has the advantage.”

Superfoot: “Yes. But you can never count Oleg out, he's big, strong, and he somehow finds a way to keep fighting.”

Brown: “Are you sticking with your prediction of Oleg going all the way?”

Superfoot: “Yes I am.”

Brown: “Well, we'll see.”

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Oleg Taktarov vs. Patrick Smith

Age:
25 ---------- 30
Height:
6' ---------- 6'2”
Weight:
240 lbs ---------- 240 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 74”
Style:
Sambo ---------- Tae Kwon DO
Record:
3-1 ---------- 1-1

Both men come to the center of the Octagon and exchange punches. Oleg gets the advantage and shoots in. Pat sees the takedown coming and sidesteps it. They walk in with simultaneous strikes that miss and end up in the clinch. Patrick covers up for a flurry of punches and then unleashes with a barrage of his own. Oleg tries a jab, but is countered with a series of hard punches. Taktarov tries to shoot in, but has to abort when he sees a punch coming his way.

Superfoot: “Oleg wants to take this fight to the ground to avoid more punches to the head.”

Pat keeps moving to keep out of Oleg's reach. He can't keep it up forever, though, and takes a few dirty boxing punches. Oleg powers Pat up against the cage before stepping back. They both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Pat doesn't want to grapple, but Oleg is able to catch him. Oleg is able to hit some strikes, but they are ineffective as he loses his balance. Oleg tries to save himself with a takedown, but Pat moves out of the way.

Brown: “These guys either seem to know what the other is going for, or they think the same.”

They throw simultaneous strikes again and end up in a clinch. They exchange punches, but neither does any damage. Pat dodges a punch and counters with a jab. Oleg goes for the takedown again, but ends up in a clinch. Oleg hits a jab and Pat steps back to slow the fight down. Oleg steps in and pushes Pat up against the cage. Oleg takes a breath and then tries for some dirty boxing, but is reversed up against the cage. Patrick backs up and hits a crisp jab.

Superfoot: “These guys are looking very tired.”

Oleg throws a few punches to get Pat to cover up, then shoots in for the takedown. Pat is able to avoid the takedown. The two exchange some strikes that go nowhere. Oleg steps in and gets caught with a crisp jab. Oleg misses another takedown attempt. Oleg throws a few punches, but is ultimately countered with a jab. Oleg ducks a right hook and pulls Pat into a grappling contest. Oleg tries to scoop Pat up for a slam, but can't hold onto his opponent. Oleg barely dodges an uppercut and hits a jab of his own. Pat hits a nice jab and gets pulled into another grapple.

Brown: “Oleg's plan says slam for a knockout.”

Oleg indeed tries another slam, but Pat is able to block it. Pat counters some punches with a flurry of his own. Oleg tries a couple takedowns, but eats a couple jabs for his efforts. Oleg is not able to mount much of an offense, as he is struggling to keep breathing. Oleg tries the takedown again, but can't quite catch Pat. Oleg is able to catch Pat with a jab, as his hands are low. Oleg steps in for another jab, but is countered by a series of hard punches. Smith stays on Oleg with another flurry of punches. Oleg tries for a takedown, but misses, however, he's able to catch Pat with a snap jab.

Superfoot: “We've only got a minute left in the round.”

Oleg is able to avoid a series of punches. He sets up for a takedown, but Pat sprawls and pulls Oleg into a clinch as the buzzer sounds.

Brown: “What a great fight! Who do you think is going to get the decision?”

Superfoot: “If we're looking at total damage done, I say Patrick Smith is going to the finals.”

Brown: “Oleg pressed the pace for the entire fight though, don't you think that counts?”

Superfoot: “We'll find out in a second. The judges are ready.”

Winner: Patrick Smith via unanimous decision (30-27)
(Decent)

Brown: “Patrick Smith knocks out your favorite to win the tournament!”

Superfoot: “I am surprised! Maybe Pat is a stronger fighter than I once thought.”

Brown: “Our next fight will find Patrick Smith's opponent for the finals tonight.”

Superfoot: “The World's Most Dangerous Man is going to fight Masakatsu Funaki. I think the style of these two guys is going to mesh well together.”

Brown: “So who wins?”

Superfoot: “We all do. This should be an entertaining fight.”

Brown: “Let's see who comes out on top.”

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Ken Shamrock vs. Matsakatsu Funaki

Age:
30 ---------- 25
Height:
6'1” ---------- 6'0”
Weight:
245 lbs ---------- 215 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 72”
Style:
Shoot Fighting ---------- Catch Wrestling
Record:
1-1 ---------- 2-1

Ken shoots right in on Funaki to start the fight. Funaki is caught off guard and has to pull guard. Ken tries to pound away, but Funaki is able to deal with the blows. Funaki goes for a triangle choke, but Ken pulls his arm out quickly before it can be applied. Ken struggles to get past half guard. He doesn't stop there, as he muscles right into full mount. Ken wants an armbar, but Funaki is able to keep his arm out of Ken's grip. Funaki tries to buck Ken off, but rolls too far and gives up his back. Ken starts pounding away. Funaki is having trouble finding a way out. He tries to get out of trouble, but his corner throws in the towel before too long.

Winner: “Ken Shamrock via towel throw (3:46)
(Great)

Superfoot: “Hot damn! Ken just started punching away.”

Brown: “That sure was exciting, but Ken had no trouble picking up the victory there.”

Superfoot: “The finals are set!”

Brown: “This is going to be an uphill struggle for Patrick Smith.”

Superfoot: “That's true, Pat just got done with a thirty minute fight and he's only gonna get about 10 minutes to rest before he's fighting again.”

Brown: “Ken's still in the Octagon, Pat just has to come out and we're back on.”

Superfoot: “Ken's still in the zone, his adrenaline is pumping, and I think he's going to walk away tonight as the winner.”

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Ken Shamrock vs. Patrick Smith.

Age:
30 ---------- 30
Height:
6'1” ---------- 6'2”
Weight:
245 lbs ---------- 240 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 74”
Style:
Shoot Fighting ---------- Tae Kwon Do
Record:
2-1 ---------- 2-1

Ken tries to shoot right in for the takedown again, but Pat knows it's coming and backs away. Pat wants the pace to be slow and tries backing away, but Ken steps in to wrestle. Ken pushes Pat up against the cage and tries to wrestle him to the ground, but can't. Neither man can land a strike and Ken moves back in to grapple again. Pat moves out of range. Ken keeps the pressure on and goes for a takedown, but Pat is able to dodge again.

Brown: “It looks like Ken is going to push the pace and keep Pat winded.”

Ken moves in fast and catches the grapple. He scoops Pat up and wants a slam. He hits it! Pat pulls guard to catch his breath. Ken drops some bombs, but Pat is able to deflect the brunt of the damage. The two fighters exchange some weak punches before Ken passes into side control. The first order of business is a hard knee into Pat's ribs. Ken tries to follow up with some punches to the face, but they only get gloves. Ken is easily able to transition into the mount position.

Superfoot: “This fight is not long for this world. Ken's gonna finish him here.”

Ken grabs the arm and cranks back into an armbar, forcing the tap.

Winner: Ken Shamrock via submission from armbar (8:06)
(Good)

Brown: “Well Superfoot, you got your slam.”

Superfoot: “And I'm thoroughly entertained. That was great!”

Brown: It looks like Ken Shamrock is going to get the next shot at the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Superfoot: “He bounced back from losing the first fight in UFC history to winning our third tournament. Ken Shamrock is the man.”

Brown: “It's time for the main event!”

Superfoot: “What we have here are two Jiu-Jitsu fighters, though Royce is a practitioner of the Gracie brand of Jiu-Jitsu.””

Brown: “Who has the advantage here tonight?”

Superfoot: “As long as the fight stays standing, I'm giving the win to Bustamante.”

Brown: “Going against the Gracie Legacy?”

Superfoot: “Yes, I think Bustamante is stronger on the ground as well.”

Brown: “Bold prediction!”

Superfoot: “Gracie only has a chance to walk away the winner if he can pull out some of his crazy intangible Gracie magic.”

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Royce Gracie (Ultimate Fighting Champion) vs. Murilo Bustamante (UFC Openweight Champion)

Age:
27 ---------- 27
Height:
6'0” ---------- 6'1”
Weight:
190 lbs ---------- 225 lbs.
Reach:
73” ---------- 76”
Style:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ---------- Jiu-Jitsu
Record:
3-0 ---------- 3-0

Murilo avoids a jab to start the fight. Royce throws a couple more jabs to mask a takedown. Murilo tries to move out of the way, but Royce drags him down. In guard, Royce throws a couple punches to keep Murilo guessing. Royce continues his punches to set up an attempt at passing guard. Murilo blocks the pass and throws a couple short punches. Royce hits a couple more punches before making another attempt at transitioning to side control. Murilo blocks it and hits an off target punch. Royce pushes his weight down on Murilo until the referee stands them up.

Brown: “The referee wants to see this fight finished, just like the crowd.”

Royce immediately goes back for the takedown and gets it. Royce throws a couple punches to set up a pass, but Murilo blocks and goes for a sweep. Royce bolocks and tries to pass again. Murilo counters the attempt with a couple punches from the bottom, but no real damage. Royce hits a few strikes, but is brought back to his feet by the referee again. Murilo fires off a barrage of punches, but takes a hard kick to the thigh for it. Royce closes the distance into a grapple and tries pushing Murilo to the cage. Royce uses the cage to bring Murilo to the ground.

Superfoot: “Royce is doing more than I thought he would be able to. He's really imposing his will on Murilo.”

Murilo is able to block Royce from moving to side control. Murilo isn't able to get a sweep and takes a couple punches for it. Both fighters try to better their position, both fail. Royce smothers Murilo again and is brought back to standing again. Murilo is able to score with a series of punches. Royce hits a jab and takes Murilo down. Both men fail at an attempt to better their position and Royce throws a couple punches while catching his breath. Royce tries to wear Murilo down by smothering him. Royce tries to pass again, but to no avail. Murilo misses some punches from the bottom and the referee stands them up.

Brown: “Even if Royce is constantly taking Murilo down, he isn't able to do any damage on the ground.”

Murilo shows his speed by dodging a jab and delivering one of his own. Royce tries a series of different punches, but Murilo is able to avoid them all. Murilo is able to fire some clean strikes back. Royce circles around and steps right into a jab. Murilo steps out of range of a flurry and steps in to deliver a flurry of his own. Murilo fakes a lunge, but Royce steps right in. Royce looks tired as he throws a couple jabs and shoots in. Murilo fires off a strike to counter, but only finds the gloves of Royce. Both fighters dodge a jab from their opponent. Murilo avoids a straight right and hits a series of quick, sharp punches.

Superfoot: “Murilo is looking great in there. I don't know if Royce can come back.”

Royce shoots in for a takedown, but Murilo avoids it. They exchange a series of strikes and end up in a clinch. They separate and Murilo dances around to an ovation from the crowd. Royce moves in and misses another takedown attempt. Murilo counters a jab with a sequence of quick punches. Royce moves in and narrowly dodges an uppercut. Royce moves in again, but Murilo avoids another takedown.

Brown: We're halfway through this round and Royce doesn't look like he has much left to give.”

Murilo steps back to avoid some punches. Royce moves right in to attack, but he inflicts no damage. Murilo avoids another flurry of punches and stings Royce with a flurry of his own. Royce backsteps to avoid a jab, but is chased down and caught with a follow up punch. Murilo follows up with another solid punch. Royce wants a takedown, but Murilo uses his footwork to avoid. Murilo keeps the pressure on with some more punches. Royce wants to get close and grapple, but Murilo keeps his distance. They exchange strikes before Royce tries closing the distance again.

Superfoot: “Both of these guys are exhausted. It could take one good punch to end things.”

Royce wants to push Murilo up against the cage, but Murilo is able to break the grapple. Royce moves back in and tries for a slam, but he doesn't have the power left. Murilo is able to come back with a series of hard punches. Royce moves out of range for a second and comes in with a jab, but is countered with a barrage of big punches. Royce is able to score a jab, but quickly gets countered with another series of strikes. Both fighters dance around avoiding each other's strikes until they end up in a clinch. They quickly break apart and Royce has to dodge three quick punches.

Brown: “Royce isn't backing down from his gameplan of takedown.”

Royce indeed tries for another takedown, but is stuffed. Royce is able to take Murilo against the cage though. Royce is able to use the cage to take Murilo down. In guard, Royce starts throwing a series of punches. Royce doesn't have the energy to go for a submission or transition into a better position, so the referee stands them up. Murilo feeds Royce a few punches before getting countered with a jab. Murilo is able to avoid another takedown. An exchange of punches goes nowhere. Royce tries another takedown, but is pulled into a clinch. They break away and move right back into a grapple with Murilo as the aggressor.

Superfoot: “It hasn't been Murilo on the grappling offense, he may have seen something in there that we haven't.”

Murilo throws a right hook, but is countered with a takedown. Royce begins firing away with punches. They aren't doing a lot of damage, but they are keeping the referee from standing both men up. Royce takes a second to smother Murilo and plan his next move. Royce moves back to punches before trying to pass guard. Murilo has none of it and tries to grab one of Royce's arms from the bottom. Royce pulls his arm away and the referee stands them up soon after. Royce tries another takedown and is pulled into a clinch. Murilo tries to push Royce against the cage, but fails. Royce gets a good jab in, but can't follow up. The buzzer sounds as Murilo dodges a jab and hits one of his own.

Brown: “Wow! The time is up. Who is going to win the decision?”

Superfoot: “Well, Royce had the first half of the fight, but Murilo owned the second half. If I had to guess, I say Murilo Bustamante.”

Brown: “Wait, I'm getting word that there will be no decision in a Superfight.”

Superfoot: “Wait, really?”

Brown: “Yes! This fight has been ruled a time limit draw. Neither man was able to out jiu-jitsu the other.”
(Poor)

Superfoot: “Well, that's disappointing.”

Brown: “This was supposed to be a title unification, but you can't win a title off a draw. I guess that means we'll have two champions for a little while longer.”

Superfoot: “What does this say for Ken Shamrock? Who will he fight at our next Pay-Per-View?”

Brown: “It may come down to whichever man is medically cleared by then.”

Superfoot: “Either opponent is going to make for a great fight.”

Brown: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you once again for joining us here at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As always, for Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace, I'm Jim Brown. Good night, and we'll see you at the next fight!”

Nightshadeex · January 9, 2010

Blurcat Magazine has an exclusive interview with UFC President Zack Macomber, here are the highlights.

On UFC's latest show: “I thought the show was fantastic from top to bottom. We had 273 people in the audience ($4095) and netted 76 buys on Pay-Per-View ($304). Ken Shamrock has proven to me that his fight with Teila Tuli was a fluke. He may be a champion soon.”

On UFC's next show: “Saturday, Week 3, July 1994. Ken Shamrock is going to cash in his title shot and we'll have another tournament on tap.”

On Ken Shamrock's opponent: “Royce or Murilo? Well, I talked to Ken and he wants to fight Royce Gracie. So Ken's going to fight for the tip prize in No Holds Barred fighting, the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

On Grace vs. Bustamante: “Both of those guys are warriors, I wasn't expecting a time limit draw and that was disappointing, but they have a very similar fighting style and strengths. I'm sure there will be a rematch some day.”

Nightshadeex · January 9, 2010

The contracts have been signed for the next Ultimate Fighting Championship and the tournament brackets have been set.

Gerard Gordeau -
Jose Landi-Jons -

Teila Tuli -
Renzo Gracie -

Art Jimmerson -
Fred Ettish -

Kevin Rosier -
Kazuo Takahashi -

Of course, the main event will see Ken Shamrock face off against Ultimate Fighting Champion, Royce Gracie.

Breaking News: The winner will get a shot at Murilo Bustamante and the UFC Openweight Championship at the next UFC Pay-Per-View.

Source: Blurcat Magazine

Nightshadeex · January 13, 2010

UFC: Shamrock vs. Gracie

Saturday, Week 3, July 1994

From Nevada

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Brown: “Welcome everyone, we're live from Las Vegas, Nevada, for another Ultimate Fighting Championship. I'm Jim Brown. Alongside me as always, Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace!”

Superfoot: “Hi there.”

Brown: “Superfoot, we've got another action packed night of fights here tonight.”

Superfoot: “That's a fact. Not only do we have another tournament, but we're also going to be treated to an Ultimate Fighting Championship match.”

Brown: “Royce Gracie is going to face off against 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

Superfoot: “That fight is going to be one for the ages.”

Brown: “It looks like the first fight is ready to go, Kevin Rosier is going to face off against Kazuo Takahashi.”

Superfoot: “In two fights, Kevin doesn't have six minutes of experience in the Octagon. For his sake, I hope he can hold his own here tonight, because if he can't I wouldn't expect to see him back.”

Brown: “How about Kazuo?”

Superfoot: “Kazuo lost a sixty minute decision. A result that I don't think will be mirrored here tonight.”

Brown: “Who's going to pick up the win?”

Superfoot: “I think Kazuo is going to have an uphill battle tonight. Kevin is technically better in some key areas. The area that Kazuo has the advantage is probably confidence.”

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Kevin Rosier vs. Kazuo Takahashi

Age:
30 ---------- 25
Height:
6'4” ---------- 5'10”
Weight:
290 lbs ---------- 250 lbs.
Reach:
74” ---------- 73”
Style:
Kickboxing ---------- PANCRASEism
Record:
0-2 ---------- 0-1

Kazuo shoots in right away, but he gives up on it when Kevin tries to counter with a punch. Kazuo hops around, looking for an opening. Kevin steps in and takes a crisp jab. Kazuo uses some more punches to set up another shoot. Kevin is able to avoid and throw a punch, but he is countered with a straight punch. Kazuo is able to use his speed to avoid Kevin's attacks and answer with his own. Kevin steps back to regroup and is able to counter Kazuo's advances. Kevin is able to avoid another takedown, but isn't able to follow up with a punch. Both men throw a simultaneous strike and end up in a clinch. Kazuo hits a couple shots, but ends up losing control and getting backed into the cage.

Brown: “This is where Kevin wants to be. He's bigger than Kazuo and should be able to impose his will.”

Kevin takes a breath and starts to use his dirty boxing skills. Kevin steps back now that he has his breath and has to avoid another takedown. Kazuo misses three straight strikes, then shoots in for a takedown. Kevin sprawls and takes control with a front facelock. Kevin nails Kazuo with a knee to the head. And another. Kazuo struggles to deal with a number of strikes to the body and head. Kazuo avoids a knee strike by backing up and getting to his feet. Kazuo is able to dodge a shot and hit a stinging jab.

Superfoot: “Close call for Takahashi, he almost got ended by those knee strikes.”

Kevin avoids another takedown and tries to answer with a looping punch, but Kazuo smartly dodges. Kazuo stands still, allowing the exhausted Kevin to circle. Kevin shoots in a slow punch and gets rocked by a flurry of quick punches. Kevin grapples Kazuo and shoves him into the cage. Kevin steps back and throws a jab, but Kazuo avoids it and hits a flurry of small strikes. Kevin tries another punch, but takes another series of punches.

Brown: “We're halfway through this fight.”

Kazuo goes back to his plan of the takedown, but Kevin stops him short with a punch. Kazuo answers with a quick series of punches. Kazuo wants the takedown badly, but he's too tired to pull Kevin down. The two men find themselves in the clinch. Kazuo's dirty boxing is smothered by Kevin. Kevin tries some dirty boxing of his own and gets several crisp punches. Kazuo is able to block the next attempts, but gets backed up against the cage for his troubles. Kevin keeps control and hits a few good shots. And a few more. And even more after that.

Superfoot: “Kevin Rosier is doing what he needs to pick up a win here tonight.”

Kevin takes a step back and is able to avoid a few strikes. Kazuo shoots in and is taken down with another front facelock. Kevin pounds away with punches to the body and head. Kazuo takes a knee to the side of the head. Kazuo tries getting up to his feet and takes several more shots on his way. Kevin now tries his hand at the takedown, but Kazuo is able to sprawl, forcing Kevin to turtle up. Kazuo wants to throw a knee strike of his own, but Kevin hops back up to his feet. Kazuo wants the takedown now, but ends up in the position Kevin was just in.

Brown: “These guys are both exhausted.”

Kevin nails a knee to the head. Kazuo fights his way up to his feet. Kazuo unloads a series of punches to Kevin's face, finishing with a crisp jab. Kevin counters a takedown attempt, but is punched in the face with a series of jabs. Kevin misses a flurry and gets a jab for it. Kazuo wants the takedown, but is surprised by a counter jab. Kazuo moves out of the way and continues his shoot, but Kevin avoids it. The two both throw several punches, but aren't able to land any as the buzzer sounds.

Superfoot: “Kind of a tough one to call. Let's see what the judges say.”

Winner: Kevin Rosier via unanimous decision (30-27)
(Decent)

Brown: “A decent way to start the night off.”

Superfoot: “That's what Kevin needed. A victory here in the UFC.”

Brown: “Our next fight is going to pit Art Jimmerson vs. Fred Ettish.”

Superfoot: “Who the $%^& is Fred Ettish?”

Brown: “He's not a complete rookie to No Holds Barred fighting. His record sports a loss to Frank Hamaker.”

Superfoot: “Art Jimmerson via raping. Next.”

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Art Jimmerson vs. Fred Ettish

Age:
30 ---------- 28
Height:
6'1” ---------- 6'
Weight:
225 lbs. ---------- 180 lbs.
Reach:
73” ---------- 72"
Style:
Boxing ---------- Karate
Record:
0-1 ---------- 0-1

Art avoids a jab from Fred and showers him with a flurry of strikes. Fred isn't able to hit any one of ten punches. Fred tries to pull Art into his guard, but isn't able to. Art dances around and Fred shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is countered and Art ends up on top. Art immediately pushes past full guard, but finds himself stopped in half guard. Art pounds away landing several great shots. Fred's corner is forced to throw in the towel to stop the fight.

Winner: Art Jimmerson via towel throw (5:35)
(Good)

Brown: “Well, you were right on that one.”

Superfoot: “I'm surprised Art let the fight last that long.”

Brown: “Fred Ettish, huh?”

Superfoot: “I wouldn't be surprised to hear about his retirement tomorrow.”

Brown: “Teila Tuli is going to fight Renzo Gracie in our next fight.”

Superfoot: “This is going to be a test for the thrid generation Gracie fighter. Rnezo is going to have trouble using his jiu-jitsu on the 450 pound sumo wrestler.”

Brown: “How is Renzo going to overcome a near 300 pound weight discrepancy?”

Superfoot: “If he can somehow get Teila's back, he'll have a shot at victory.”

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Teila Tuli vs. Renzo Gracie

Age:
25 ---------- 27
Height:
6' ---------- 5'11”
Weight:
460 lbs. ---------- 205 lbs.
Reach:
71” ---------- 72”
Style:
Sumo ---------- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Record:
1-2 ---------- 2-1

Renzo is dumb and tries to take Teila down, but it's countered and Teila takes Renzo down instead. Teila tries to pass guard, but Renzo counters with a triangle choke. Teila Tuli taps out!

Winner: Renzo Gracie via submission from triangle choke (2:03)
(Fantastic)

Brown: “Ridiculous.”

Superfoot: “I thought that Renzo going for a takedown was going to be a stupid idea, boy was I wrong.”

Brown: “The Gracie Legacy may be back.”

Superfoot: “We'll see if he's able to move forward, win this tournament, and avenge his loss to Murilo Bustamante.”

Brown: “The last opening round fight is going to pit Gerard Gordeau against Jose Landi-Jons.”

Superfoot: “Gerard is finally going to have an advantage in a fight, but if Jose takes the fight to the floor it belongs to him.”

Brown: “Who's going to walk away the winner?”

Superfoot: “They are both going to need to give their best, because the loser may not be around to fight again.”

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Gerard Gordeau vs. Jose Landi-Jons

Age:
35 ---------- 20
Height:
6'5” ---------- 5'11”
Weight:
230 lbs. ---------- 205 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 72”
Style:
Karate ---------- Muay Thai
Record:
0-2 ---------- 1-2

Jose wants to throw a barrage of punches to start, but Gerard moves out of the way. Jose shoots a looping punch, but it's dodged. Gerard throws a wild haymaker, but Jose is able to dodge and land a crisp jab. And again. The fight slows back down as both fighters circle. Gerard steps in and narrowly avoids an uppercut. He's then able to dodge another barrage of punches. Jose throws a jab, but is countered by several hard strikes. Jose is wobbly and his corner throws in the towel.

Winner: Gerard Gordeau via towel throw (5:21)
(Poor)

Brown: “Gordeau gets the victory!”

Superfoot: “He was able to catch the right series of shots in. Sometimes all it takes is one punch.”

Brown: “Could Gerard Gordeau pull out the win tonight?”

Superfoot: “Anything is possible.”

Brown: “The first fight of the semi-finals is set next.”

Superfoot: “We saw Art Jimmerson destroy Fred Ettish earlier tonight and Kevin Rosier get taken to the time limit by Kazuo Takahashi.”

Brown: “Who do you think will pick up the win here?”

Superfoot: “Well, it's boxing versus kickboxing. A puncher's chance versus a kicker's chance. I, for one, am a fan of the kicker's chance. I think Rosier can win it.

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Art Jimmerson vs. Kevin Rosier

Age:
30 ---------- 30
Height:
6'1” ---------- 6'4”
Weight:
225 lbs. ---------- 290 lbs.
Reach:
73” ---------- 74”
Style:
Boxing ---------- Kickboxing
Record:
1-1 ---------- 1-2

Kevin throws several jabs that Art is able to avoid. Art counters with a flurry of quick punches. Kevin keeps trying to throw the punches and gets stung by the boxer for it. Art keeps avoiding jabs and Kevin looks to be punched out so early in the fight. Art dances around. Kevin takes offense and shoots in for the takedown, but it's defended. Art keeps dancing and dodging several attacks from Kevin. Kevin wants to get a grapple, but walks right into a big jab.

Brown: “Kevin Rosier hasn't been able to hit a single punch so far.”

Superfoot: “He needs to use his kicking skills. He catches Art with one high kick and it's over.”

Both fighters miss a strike attempt and end up in a clinch. Art throws a few close range strikes, but Kevin is able to smother them. Kevin follows up with a takedown, forcing Art to pull guard. Kevin tries to pass guard, but Art slaps on a guillotine choke. Kevin pulls his neck out before the hold is tightened. Kevin starts throwing elbows, but Art takes no damage, as he is defending them comfortably.

Brown: “Kevin is just too exhausted to be of any effect.”

Kevin tries to pass guard again, but Art stops him. Art tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Kevin is able to stop it. Kevin drops his weight on Art, in an attempt to catch his breath. He then tries to pass again, but Art counters with another attempt at the guillotine. Kevin is able to pull out again and the result is the referee standing both men up. Kevin starts throwing punches again, but Art still has plenty of energy and is defending them.

Superfoot: “We're halfway through the fight.”

Art keeps dancing as Kevin misses a takedown. Kevin is finally able to catch a strike after he dodges a flurry of punches. Art goes back on the defense and dodges some more punches before hitting a nice jab counter. Both fighters trade a punch and end up in the clinch. Kevin is able to use his superior size to take Art down. Kevin wants to pass guard, but finds himself having to block a triangle choke. He settles for throwing some thundering blows, which Art is able to deflect.

Brown: “Art has been in firm control. Even though Kevin is on top, he has inflicted no damage.”

Art goes for the guillotine again, and ends up sweeping Kevin into side control. Art hits a few clean strikes before relinquishing side control and standing back up. Kevin is able to deflect a punch and score with a jab. Art dodges a number of punches before landing a flurry of jabs and straights. Kevin tries a takedown to avoid the punches, but Art dodges. Art continues to pepper away, avoiding takedowns and jabs. Art is able to use his jabs to keep Kevin out of grappling distance.

Superfoot: “This round is coming to a close. One of these men is going to have to do something impressive.”

Kevin is able to hit a clean punch. Kevin starts throwing barrage after barrage of punches, but Art avoids them all.

Brown: “Who are you giving that one to?”

Superfoot: “Art Jimmerson landed many clean punches, he was never in trouble when he was taken down, and even swept himself up to his feet from the bottom. I have to give it to him.”

Brown: “Let's see who is going to win, the cards are in.”

Winner: Kevin Rosier via unanimous decision (30-27)
(Poor)

Superfoot: “Wow, I don't agree with that one.”

Brown: “It's better to win by submission or KO, because you don't want to leave it to the judges.”

Superfoot: “Yeah, they were apparently blind there.”

Brown: “Let's find out who is going to face Kevin Rosier tonight. Gerard Gordeau against Renzo Gracie. Who are you giving it to?”

Superfoot: “Gerard has been beaten by Royce, he'll be beaten by Renzo. Watch.”

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Gerard Gordeau vs. Renzo Gracie

Age:
35 ---------- 27
Height:
6'5” ---------- 5'10”
Weight:
230 lbs. ---------- 205 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 72”
Style:
Karate ---------- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Record:
1-2 ---------- 3-1

Renzo jumps in immediately for a takedown. Gerard stuffs it, but ends up against the cage. Renzo tries some dirty boxing, but Gerard out wrestles him and switches positions. Renzo is smothered up against the cage for a moment, but Gerard backs off. Renzo grabs a grapple, but is out wrestled. They break apart and Renzo is able to hit a series of quick jabs. Renzo steps in and grapples Gordeau. He wants to push Gerard against the cage, but is unsuccessful. Gerard tries some dirty boxing, but is smothered and loses control. Renzo is finally able to succeed in pushing Gerard against the cage.

Brown: “I wonder where Renzo is planning to go from here.”

Renzo steps back and catches Gerard with a flurry of strikes. Renzo starts stepping in to grapple, but Gerard uses his long legs to keep the Brazilian at bay. Renzo hits a nice series of strikes, but is hit with a jab as he steps in. Renzo steps in and looks for a quick takedown. Gerard stuffs it, but gets pushed up against the cage. Renzo tries to smother Gerard, but is quickly out wrestled. Gerard takes control and tries to catch his breath. They break and Renzo moves in for a grapple again. Renzo shoves Gerard against the cage and backs up. Both fighters start banging away, but without doing any damage.

Superfoot: “I'm surprised Renzo hasn't tried taking this to the ground.”

They end up in the clinch and Renzo pushes Gerard back up against the cage. Gerard reverses positions again. Gerard is totally gassed and tries to catch his breath by holding Renzo up against the cage. The referee decides to break the stalemate. Renzo pops off a quick jab and follows with a missed takedown. Renzo moves in for a grapple, but has to settle with a series of quick punches.

Brown: “We're halfway through the fight.”

The fighters dance around to catch their breath. Gracie moves in closer and hits a jab. He follows with a takedown, but is stuffed. Renzo grabs a grapple and tries pushing Gerard up against the cage. Gordeau has enough energy left to break the grapple. Renzo can't close the distance enough to make his punch barrages land. Both fighters circle again for a moment before Renzo shoots in for a takedown. Gerard tries sidestepping, but is caught! Renzo fires off a several punches, but they aren't very strong. He finally musters the strength to pass to side control.

Superfoot: “Gerard is in total trouble right here. The one place you don't want a Gracie to be is on your back.”

Renzo lands several big punches that clearly hurt Gerard. The subsequent elbows don't do nearly as much damage. Gerard tries to buck Renzo off, but can't. Gerard handles some punches and tries to roll, but Renzo does not budge. Renzo is able to flatten Gerard out and starts fishing for a rear naked choke. He get sit and Gordeau has to tap out!

Winner: Renzo Gracie via submission from rear naked choke (25:58)
(Average)

Brown: “Renzo Gracie gets the win.”

Superfoot: “The clock was really ticking away on him too. I didn't know if he was going to be able to muster the energy to win, but I should know not to discount the Gracies.”

Brown: “The finals are set! Kevin Rosier is going to look to avenge his loss to Renzo Gracie at our second event.”

Superfoot: “He's going to have his work cut out for him, but he will have the advantage of going up against an exhausted Gracie.”

Brown: “Can he do it?”

Superfoot: “I just don't think so.”

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Renzo Gracie vs. Kevin Rosier

Age:
27 ---------- 30
Height:
5'10” ---------- 6'4”
Weight:
205 lbs. ---------- 290 lbs.
Reach:
72” ---------- 74”
Style:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ---------- Kickboxing
Record:
4-1 ---------- 2-2

Renzo shoots right in, but can't get past Kevin's sprawl. Renzo finds himself face down taking some punches, but he absorbs them and manages to stand up. Kevin moves in closer and they end up in a grapple. Kevin uses his size to push Renzo up against the cage. Kevin smothers Renzo, catching his breath. The referee moves them to the center. Renzo shoots in, but can't get past Kevin's sprawl. They end up in a clinch. Kevin moves Renzo back to the cage. Kevin steps back and both men miss some strikes.

Brown: “These guys are very, very tired.”

Renzo hits a few quick jabs and shoots in for the takedown. Kevin tries to avoid it, but can't and pulls guard. Kevin blocks a half dozen punches with his gloves. Renzo holds control while catching his breath, before passing to side control. Renzo throws in a nice knee strike and is able to roll Kevin to take his back. Renzo again applies a rear naked choke and Kevin has no choice but to tap out.

Winner: Renzo Gracie via submission from rear naked choke (10:45)
(Good)

Superfoot: “Wow! Renzo was able to pull out back to back rear naked choke holds. It's official, he's going to face off against Murilo Bustamante for the Openweight Title.”

Brown: “He had a good series of fights tonight.”

Superfoot: “But the best is yet to come!”

Brown: “That's right! It's time for our main event! Superfoot, break the fight down for us.”

Superfoot: “Royce Gracie is the first ever Ultimate Fighting Champion and he's got to defend his belt tonight against Ken Shamrock.”

Brown: “What's Royce's gameplan?”

Superfoot: “Like we've seen him do every fight so far, he's going to try to take this fight to the ground. If he does, I can almost guarantee victory for him.”

Brown: “What holds you back from a 100% guarantee.”

Superfoot: “Ken is very strong. He has the potential to break out of Royce's grip. Also, if Ken can stay standing, he has knockout power in his fists.”

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Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie © (Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Age:
30 ---------- 27
Height:
6'1” ---------- 6'
Weight:
245 lbs. ---------- 190 lbs.
Reach:
75” ---------- 73”
Style:
Shoot Fighting ---------- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Record:
3-1 ---------- 3-0-1

Ken wants to grapple and pushes Royce up against the cage. Ken backs up as Royce goes for a jab. Ken grabs the grapple again and pushes Royce back up against the cage. Ken can't take Royce down and the referee breaks them up. Ken wants an uppercut, but can't land it. Royce tries a takedown, but Ken is able to sprawl and pull a clinch. Ken backs Royce up against the cage again.

Brown: “Ken is really controlling the pace of this match.”

Ken's already looking tired as he stops to catch his breath. The referee breaks the fighters up again. Royce goes for another takedown, but Ken is able to reverse it! Ken throws a handful of punches, but Royce blocks them with his gloves. Royce ensnares Ken in a guillotine and turns into side control. Royce's punches meet only gloves. Ken tries a sweep, but can't manage it taking a knee to the ribs. Royce wants a crucifix hold, but Ken blocks it. Royce pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Shamrock has good control from the bottom side of side control. Royce blocks Ken as he tries to sweep from side control.

Superfoot: “Royce can't manage to impose his will tonight.”

Royce tries the crucifix hold again, but Ken fights it off. Royce starts throwing elbow, but Ken is not troubled by them. Ken tries another sweep, but even though he can't get it, the referee stands them up. Neither man can land a strike, so Ken pushes Royce up against the cage. Ken catches his breath until the referee pulls them apart. Royce scores with a series of punches. Ken pushes Royce up against the cage again and tries a hard punch, but Royce counters with a flurry of jabs. Ken tries a takedown, but is blocked. Royce hits a good jab and shoots in, but Ken sprawls and forces Royce into a turtle. Royce prevents himself from being rolled and is able to get to his feet.

Brown: “This fight is very even.”

Royce hits a quick series of punches. Ken is able to stuff Royce up against the cage once again. The referee pulls them back to the center of the ring due to little progress. Royce throws a couple punches and shoots for the takedown, but Ken reverses it. He throws some half-hearted punches before standing up. Ken misses a jab and takes a series of punches. The two men grapple again with the end result being Royce backed up against the cage. The referee breaks them up. Royce wants the takedown again, but is countered again.

Superfoot: “We're halfway through this one and both of these warriors are ragged.”

Ken shoots off a couple punches as he catches his breath. Royce uses this opportunity to work his leg up and attempt a triangle choke. Ken tries to stand out of it, but this just makes the hold tighten. Ken Shamrock taps out!

Winner: Royce Gracie via submission from triangle choke (32:01)
(Average)

Brown: “Royce does it! He's officially beaten Ken Shamrock in what was easily the most anticipated fight in No Holds Barred fighting history.”

Superfoot: “Is Royce Gracie unstoppable?”

Brown: “That's a question only time will tell.”

Superfoot: “Another question that time will tell is if Renzo Gracie can follow in his cousin's footsteps and become the next UFC Openweight Champion.”

Brown: “That's a question that we will answer for you next time. We're out of time for tonight. For Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, I'm Jim Brown. Good night and we'll see you at the next fight!”

Nightshadeex · January 15, 2010

Blurcat Magazine has an exclusive interview with UFC President, Zack Macomber. Here are the highlights.

On UFC 4: “It was a fantastic show. Simply fantastic. I wish every card we put on could be as good as that one. We had 265 in attendance ($3975), 79 PPV buys ($316). We're going to keep growing.”

On the fighters: “Our fighters are becoming more well-known. Royce Gracie is a household name when it comes to fighting. Over the next few years, I see an explosion of popularity in store for all of the fighters.”

On Teila Tuli: “I heard Teila is retiring. That's probably a good idea for him. He's a big dude, he was a pretty good sumo wrestler, but he doesn't really have the skills to compete in the Octagon. I wish him the best.”

On the upcoming UFC 5: “Renzo Gracie has a shot to get some revenge on Murilo Bustamante. If you recall, Murilo beat Renzo in the second UFC tournament. Murilo has a chance to defend his Openweight Title. Murilo is going to be in it to make some money and prove that the Gracie's aren't unstoppable. It's gonna be a great fight.”

More on UFC 5: “Of course we have another tournament set up. Oleg Taktarov vs. Bas Rutten. Fred Ettish vs. Ken Shamrock. Kevin Rosier vs. Kazuo Takahashi. Jason Delucia vs. Keith Hackney. It's gonna be a great night of fights. Saturday, Week 3, October 1994. Be there.”

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