The Ultimate Fighting Championships: From the Beginning.

[Jingo]

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Starting from the very beginning this will be my story of the UFC, i will run shows close to how UFC did them but of course with WMMA3 anything can happen (like Rickson Gracie has already retired just a few weeks in). I will not be regulary updating just when have time (i am already a couple of shows in though).

 

Event Preview;

The Ultimate Fighting Championship.

 

UFC 1 used an eight-man tournament format, with the winner receiving $100,000. The tournament had no weight classes and consisted of fights to the finish with no time limits and unlimited rounds. The match only ended by submission, knockout or throwing in the towel.

 

Despite being billed as having "no rules" there were limitations on what the fighters could do, including no biting and no eye gouging.

 

Gerard Gordeau, is a Dutch Savateur and Karetaka fighter he has fought in several no-holds-barred fights in his native Netherlands as well as Japan and now he comes to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he faces Teila Tuli who is a former Sumo wrestler from Honolulu, Hawaii at 440lbs he was one of the largest wrestlers in Sumo and now he brings that bulk with him to compet in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

 

Kevin Rosier is an American Kickboxer and Boxer he has won a number of the top titles in Kick boxing and now he briongs that style to attempt to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion but first in his way is "Nasty" Zane Frazier an American Karateka and Kick Boxer, he holds a 4th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate and is a 4x international karate champion.

 

Royce Gracie is the choice of Rorian Gracie and the Gracie family to represent them and in particular the Gracie Jiu Jitsu style in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship his first hurdle to jump will be Art Jimmerson, a boxer who has competed at Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight and Heavyweight. And now he brings that wealth of Boxing experience to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

 

Kenneth Wayne Shamrock comes to the Ultimate Fighting Championship being one of few men to fight the MMA style of 'no-rules' having a 3-0 record starting off in Japanese organization Fujiwara Gumi, he submitted kick boxing chamion Don Nayaka Nielson in 45 seconds and in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Quarterfinals he faces off against another Kick boxer Patrick Smith who is also a Boxer and holds black belts in Tae Kwon Do (3rd degree), Hapkiko, Kenpo Karate and Tang Soo Do he is ranked #1 as a Super Heavyweight Kick boxer in the US and #5 internationaly.

 

Quick picks,

 

Quarterfinals

 

1, Gerard Gordeau vs Teila Tuli

2, Kevin Rosier vs Zane Frazier

3, Royce Gracie vs Art Jimmerson

4, Ken Shamrock vs Patrick Smith

 

SemiFinals

 

Winner of 1, vs Winner of 2,

Winner of 3, vs Winner of 4,

 

Alternate Bout/Qualifier for UFC 2.

 

Jason Delucia vs Trent Jenkins

 

Finals

 

Winner of 1-2 vs Winner of 3-4

 

Predictions and comments welcomed,

[BYU 14]

<p>Nice, will be interesting to see where you take this</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

1, <strong>Gerard Gordeau</strong> vs Teila Tuli</p><p>

2, <strong>Kevin Rosier</strong> vs Zane Frazier</p><p>

3, <strong>Royce Gracie</strong> vs Art Jimmerson</p><p>

4, <strong>Ken Shamrock</strong> vs Patrick Smith</p><p> </p><p>

SemiFinals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gourdeau</strong></p><p>

<strong>Gracie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Alternate Bout/Qualifier for UFC 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jason Delucia</strong> vs Trent Jenkins</p><p> </p><p>

Finals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gracie</strong></p>

[Acidburned]

<p>1, <strong>Gerard Gordeau</strong> vs Teila Tuli</p><p>

2, <strong>Kevin Rosier</strong> vs Zane Frazier</p><p>

3,<strong> Royce Gracie</strong> vs Art Jimmerson</p><p>

4, <strong>Ken Shamrock</strong> vs Patrick Smith</p><p> </p><p>

SemiFinals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gerard Gordeau</strong></p><p><strong>

Royce Gracie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Alternate Bout/Qualifier for UFC 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jason Delucia</strong> vs Trent Jenkins</p><p> </p><p>

Finals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Very interested in reading this it will be fun to see who breaks out as a star as the game moves on.</p>

[damonster]

<p>Quarterfinals</p><p> </p><p>

1, <strong>Gerard Gordeau</strong> vs Teila Tuli</p><p>

2, Kevin Rosier vs <strong>Zane Frazier</strong></p><p>

3, <strong>Royce Gracie</strong> vs Art Jimmerson</p><p>

4, <strong>Ken Shamrock</strong> vs Patrick Smith</p><p> </p><p>

SemiFinals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gerard Gordeau</strong></p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Alternate Bout/Qualifier for UFC 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jason Delucia</strong> vs Trent Jenkins</p><p> </p><p>

Finals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie</strong></p>

[Synticha]

<p>Quarterfinals</p><p> </p><p>

1, Gerard Gordeau vs <strong>Teila Tuli</strong></p><p>

2, <strong>Kevin Rosier</strong> vs Zane Frazier</p><p>

3, <strong>Royce Gracie</strong> vs Art Jimmerson</p><p>

4, <strong>Ken Shamrock</strong> vs Patrick Smith</p><p> </p><p>

SemiFinals</p><p> </p><p>

Teila Tuli</p><p>

Ken Shamrock</p><p> </p><p>

Alternate Bout/Qualifier for UFC 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jason Delucia</strong> vs Trent Jenkins</p><p> </p><p>

Finals</p><p> </p><p>

Ken Shamrock</p>

[Jingo]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship;

 

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Each fighter was given a few minutes of video time to showcase their skills (on their own in a gym/training room environment).

 

Fight 1, (Average) Winner via Submission (Ankle Lock) Ken Shamrock in 4:50.

 

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Shoot Fighter (Ken Shamrock) versus Kick Boxer (Pat Smith) first and after seeing this fight you will be forgiven for thinking that Ken Shamrock is the best Submission fighter on the planet, he got Pat Smith down pretty quickly and proceeded to attempt a variety of Submission manouvers before settling for a Ankle Lock and left Pat Smith the only option but to tap out. After the fight Ken Shamrock said he was in good physical condition and was ready for the challenge of whoever would be against him next he added that he didn't think his opponants tonight were better than his Japanese opponants because they dont know how to Sub.

 

Fight 2, (Average) winner via Submission (Toe Hold) Royce Gracie in 6:05.

 

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Brazilian (Gracie) Jiu Jitsu (Royce Gracie) versus Boxing (Art 'One Glove' Jimmerson) saw thye spectacle that was Art "One Glove" Jimmerson wearing, yes you guessed it 'One Glove' a Boxing glove to be precise on his left hand leaving him vulnerable and unable to grip once Gracie had him down. Royce Gracie did not look like a fighter but he dominated his opponant and quickly shown us that looks can be decieving.

 

Fight 3, (Poor) Winner via TKO (Strikes) Kevin Rosier in 26:56.

 

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The longest of the first round fights saw the Kick Boxer (Kevin Rosier) facing the Karateka ("Nasty" Zane Frazier). Rosier won but the fight wasn't good and saw alot of circling before he knocked Frazier on his a$$ and pounded away on him until Fraziers corner threw in the towel.

 

Fight 4, (Great) Winner via Submission (Armbar) Gerard Gordeau in 8:43.

 

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The Dutch Savateur fighter Gerard Gordeau looked alittle out of shape but not anaywhere as bad as his Sumo opponant who looked like he could of done with a bra. Tuli slowly stumbled his way around the octogan until finally Gordeau took the big man down and struggled his way into locking in an armbar forcing the big man to tap in what was the best fight of the night proving once again that looks can be deceiving.

 

Semi Final 1, (Poor) Winner via Submission (Americana) Royce Gracie in 19:36.

 

And it just goes to show things aren't always what you expect them to be, on papre this would easily have been fight of the night material but the two men seemed alittle weary of each other and it nearly took 20 minutes for Gracie to wear Shamrock down to find an opening. Shamrock after the fight said it was a shame he lost but he would love to show what he can do and fight Royce again some time.

 

Semi Final 2, (Poor) Winner via TKO (strikes) Kevin Rosier in 31:40.

 

Kevin Rosier started to tire early in the fight and has now fought for nearly an hour so even when he did manage to put Gerard down in the corner and pound away on the Dutchman to pick up the win the announcers were wondering if the alternate would have to step in for the Kick Boxer.

 

Alternate/UFC 2 Qualifier, (Good) Winner via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Jason Delucia in 6:30.

 

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Jason Delucia a KungFu fighter booked his place in the next tournament beating Trent Jenkins faily easily once he took him down putting him out with a sloppy submission manouver which the announcers called a modified Rear Naked Choke.

 

The Ultimate Fighting Championships Final, (Decent) Winner via Submission (Americana) Royce Gracie in 7:02.

 

In a result that came has no surprise Royce Gracie beat Kevin Rosier who won himself many fans simply for the fact that he competed in the final their were rumblings that he would just come out and throw in the towel and it seemed his corner was going to do just this but Rosier seemed to signal something to them and they changed their minds. After the fight Royce Gracie said he and the UFC would be back to compete next year and this reporter sure hopes so and wishes for more of the same.

 

Fight of the Night: Gerard Gordeau vs Teila Tuli

KO of the Night: Kevin Rosier

Submission of the Night: Royce Gracie

Critical Success: Average

Commercial Success: Average

[Jingo]

Predictions Results;

 

BYU 14, - 7/8

Acidburned, - 7/8

damonster, - 6/8

Synticha, - 4/8

 

 

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Fighter Focus;

 

Royce Gracie.

 

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Age: 27

From: Torrance, California.

Nationality: Brazilian.

Style: Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Pro Record: 3-0

Ranked: #1 Pound for Pound.

Awards;

Winner of UFC 1, SubotN: UFC1.

Submission of the Year (vs Ken Shamrock)

Main Event of the Year (vs Kevin Rosier)

Fighter of the Year 1993!

 

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UFC have planned a big 6 fight Qualifying night for UFC 2. After the massive success of the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event they had a massive amount of fighters wanting to pit their wits in the octogan.

 

Qualifying fights.

 

Scott Baker (Wing Chun Kung Fu) vs Minoki Ichihara (Karate)

Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing) vs Robert Lucarelli (Brawler)

Frank Hamaker (Sambo) vs Thaddeus Luster (Kung Fu)

Pat Smith (Tae Kwon Do) vs Ray Wizard (Karate)

Sean Daugherty (Karate) vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)

[Synticha]

I shouldn't predict against a Gracie...

 

Qualifying fights.

 

Scott Baker (Wing Chun Kung Fu) vs Minoki Ichihara (Karate)

Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing) vs Robert Lucarelli (Brawler)

Frank Hamaker (Sambo) vs Thaddeus Luster (Kung Fu)

Pat Smith (Tae Kwon Do) vs Ray Wizard (Karate)

Sean Daugherty (Karate) vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)

 

Great idea to have a qualifying night!

[Acidburned]

<p>Scott Baker (Wing Chun Kung Fu) vs <strong>Minoki Ichihara (Karate)</strong></p><p>

<strong>Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing) </strong>vs Robert Lucarelli (Brawler)</p><p>

Frank Hamaker (Sambo) vs <strong>Thaddeus Luster (Kung Fu)</strong></p><p>

<strong>Pat Smith (Tae Kwon Do)</strong> vs Ray Wizard (Karate)</p><p>

<strong>Sean Daugherty (Karate)</strong> vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)</p>

[damonster]

Scott Baker (Wing Chun Kung Fu) vs Minoki Ichihara (Karate)

Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing) vs Robert Lucarelli (Brawler)

Frank Hamaker (Sambo) vs Thaddeus Luster (Kung Fu)

Pat Smith (Tae Kwon Do) vs Ray Wizard (Karate)

Sean Daugherty (Karate) vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)

[Aldenvdk]

Scott Baker (Wing Chun Kung Fu) vs Minoki Ichihara (Karate)

Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing) vs Robert Lucarelli (Brawler)

Frank Hamaker (Sambo) vs Thaddeus Luster (Kung Fu)

Pat Smith (Tae Kwon Do) vs Ray Wizard (Karate)

Sean Daugherty (Karate) vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)

[Jingo]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:36px;">The Ultimate Fighting Championship 2;</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>The Qualifiers.</strong></span></em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>You only get to see these fights if you buy the home release special edition video of UFC 2.</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fight 1,</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Minoki Ichihara is a Karate fighter and surprisingly stands even shorter than Royce Gracie, in his little promo video before his fight he talks of how he saw the last Ultimate Fighting Championship, saw how Royce Gracie dominated much bigger fighters and knew he had to compete here and hopefully face Gracie and he could get his wish after beating Scott Baker via Knock Out. The fight went a massive 48 minutes so Ichihara will be glad he wont have to fight again tonight, but he will need to put away opposition quicker when the Tournament starts proper.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Winner via KO (Punch) Minoki Ichihara in 48:37 (Decent).</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Fight 2,</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Next fight saw Orlando Weit a French Kick Boxing champion face off against Robert Lucarelli an American Shoot Fighter, Weit won by Knock Out (the second of the night).</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Winner via KO (Punch) Orlando Weit in 4:34 (Great).</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fight 3,</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Next up saw the Sambo trained Frank Hamaker beat Thaddeus Luster by Submission (Armbar) in 12:07 (the fights are really starting to go some distance now).</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Winner via Submission (Armbar) Frank Hamaker in 12:07 (Decent).</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fight 4,</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Johnny Rhodes beat David Levicki in a Karate vs Karate fight which he won by Knock Out (the 3rd of the night) in 2:47.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Winner via KO (Punch) Johnny Rhodes in 2:47 (Great).</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fight 5,</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Yet another Karate fighter fought next in the interestingly named Ray Wizard who faced off against Pat Smith (back for a second time) who was much improved but still couldn't win his first fight losing via Submission (Guillotine) in 10:27.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Winner via Submission (Guillotine) Ray Wizard in 10:27 (Average).</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fight 6,</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Ninjitsu fighter Scott Morris beat another Karate fighter in Sean Daugherty by Submission (Guillotine) in a fight that took the total fighting time of the event to nearly 100 minutes with this fight going 16:46.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Winner via Submission (Guillotine) Scott Morris in 16:46 (Great).</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>FoTN: Orlando Weit vs Robert Lucarelli</strong></p><p>

<strong>KOoTN: Johnny Rhodes</strong></p><p>

<strong>SoTN: Frank Hamaker</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Critical Success: Great</strong></p><p>

<strong>Commercial Success: Poor</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Jingo]

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions Results;</span></p><p> </p><p>

Acidburned, - 9/13</p><p>

damonster, - 9/13</p><p>

BYU 14, - 7/8</p><p>

Synticha, - 6/13</p><p>

Aldenvdk, - 3/5</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Thanks for the picks guys.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship this time has already featured qualifying matches and so is a bigger competition than last years. The only man not to have to go through a qualifying fight was Royce Gracie who is automaticly entered because of his tournament win last year at the first UFC event.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quarterfinals</span></p><p> </p><p>

1, Jason Delucia (Kung Fu) vs Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</p><p>

2, Minoki Ichiwara (Karate) vs Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing)</p><p>

3, Frank 'Freek' Hamaker (Sambo) vs Johnny Rhodes (Karate)</p><p>

4, Ray Wizard (Karate) vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">SemiFinals</span></p><p> </p><p>

Winner of 1, vs Winner of 2,</p><p>

Winner of 3, vs Winner of 4,</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Finals</span></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">

</span></p><p>

Winner of 1-2 vs Winner of 3-4</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Acidburned]

<p>Quarterfinals</p><p> </p><p>

1, Jason Delucia (Kung Fu) vs <strong>Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</strong></p><p>

2, <strong>Minoki Ichiwara (Karate)</strong> vs Orlando Weit (Kick Boxing)</p><p>

3, <strong>Frank 'Freek' Hamaker (Sambo</strong>) vs Johnny Rhodes (Karate)</p><p>

4, Ray Wizard (Karate) vs <strong>Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

SemiFinals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</strong></p><p>

<strong>Frank 'Freek' Hamaker (Sambo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Finals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</strong></p>

[Aldenvdk]

<p>Quarterfinals</p><p> </p><p>

1, Jason Delucia (Kung Fu) vs <strong>Royce Gracie </strong>(Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</p><p>

2, Minoki Ichiwara (Karate) vs <strong>Orlando Weit </strong>(Kick Boxing)</p><p>

3, <strong>Frank 'Freek' Hamaker </strong>(Sambo) vs Johnny Rhodes (Karate)</p><p>

4, <strong>Ray Wizard</strong> (Karate) vs Scott Morris (Ninjitsu)</p><p> </p><p>

SemiFinals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie </strong>(Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</p><p>

<strong>Frank 'Freek' Hamaker </strong>(Sambo)</p><p> </p><p>

Finals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Royce Gracie </strong>(Gracie Jiu Jitsu)</p>

[Jingo]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship 2;

 

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Fight 1,

 

The qualifier from the first UFC event faces the Winner of the first UFC Tournament in the opening fight of the 2nd UFC Tournament .. Confused!? Jason Delucia has faced Royce Gracie before in a Gracie Family Challenge and lasted all of five minutes two years ago. This time he starts well but it isn't long before Gracie has him down and in an Armbar forcing him to tap, it appeared that Gracie was slow to release the hold and the Commentators put over that his Elbow had popped.

 

Winner Via Submission (Armbar) Royce Gracie in 3:27 (Great).

 

Fight 2,

 

Minoki Ichihara was up next and he faces the stumbling block known has Orlando Weit in his bid for a fight against Royce Gracie. Ichihara knocks the Muay Thai World Champion down and hits probably four more elbows than he should of been allowed to, should the refs have more power!? I.E the power to stop a fight?

 

Winner via TKO (Strikes) Minoki Ichihara in 1:20 (Good).

 

Fight 3,

 

Porn theatre owner, the Sambo trained 'Freek' Hamaker has he points out he wants to be called continued his run in a fight that goes over ten minutes where he locked in a sloppy Rear Naked Choke after both men scrabbled around on the floor looking for an upper hand and Johnny Rhodes just didn't have enough.

 

Winner Via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Frank 'Freak' Hamaker in 13:27 (Poor).

 

Fight 4,

 

A long drawn out fight which added to the qualifier between Scott Baker and Ichihara must make a few members of UFC management wonder if rounds are a good idea, the fight sees Scott Morris with the better ground game and he beats Wizard by Submission leaving the commentators to once again point out that if your going to enter the Ultimate Fighting Championships you need a good ground game.

 

Winner Via Submission (Triangle) Scott Morris in 38:43 (Average).

 

Fight 5,

 

The first of the semi final matches and we get the Royce Gracie versus Minoki Ichihara fight we've been hoping for. The fight goes to ground after a few minutes of circling and Gracie eventually gets the better of his Japanese opponant winning once again by Submission.

 

Winner Via Submission (Americana) Royce Gracie in 11:16 (Great).

 

Fight 6,

 

The second of the two semi final fights sees Ninjitsu practisioner Scott Morris facing Sambo trained 'Freek' Hamaker the fight goes looong and its not good the two fighters end up exhausted and seem in no shape to compete by the time 'Big' John McCarthy recieves some sort of an order from management and the fight is stopped Scott Morris is declared the winner by decision which the commentator/announce does not go into, leaving it purposly ambiguous it seems to confuse us.

 

Winner Via Decision Scott Morris (Very Poor).

 

UFC 2 Final,

 

Scott Morris is not in any shape to put up much of a fight and Royce states before the fight that 'he'll only win the fight by his favorite Submission because he'll find it boring otherwise'.

 

Winner Via Submission (Kimura) Royce Gracie in 7:12.

 

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FoTN: Royce Gracie vs Jason Delucia

KOoTN: Minoki Ichihara

SoTN: Royce Gracie

Critical Success: Average.

Commercial Success: Average.

[Jingo]

Predictions Results;

 

Acidburned, - 15/20

damonster, - 9/13

Aldenvdk, - 8/12

BYU 14, - 7/8

Synticha, - 6/13

 

Thanks for the picks guys.

 

 

The UFC, the company that was brought about to not only showcase the talents of the Gracie family but also to show how their brand of Gracie Jiu Jitsu could beat any fighting style in the world. Well not any more the companies first show was meant to be a one off but the success it brought persuaded Rorian Gracie and Art Davie to to put on a second even bigger event. But now rumours persist that Rorian Gracie is pulling out, after Scott Morris and Frank Hamaker went to a time limit draw (in a show said to have no draws or time limits) then Morris got put through by Decision (on a show said to have no judges) Rorian Gracie is said to be unhappy at these decisions that were said to be made by Davie and SEG (the PPV providers) after realising that they would overrun their Pay Per View time.

More news as we have it.

 

 

 

Fighter Focus;

 

Minoki Ichihara

 

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Age: 29

From: Tokyo, Japan.

Nationality: Japanese.

Style: Karate

Pro Record: 2-1

Ranked: #7 Pound for Pound.

Awards;

Knock Out of the Night (UFC 2: No Way Out, April 1994).

[Jingo]

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It seems that Royce Gracie has agreed to one last fight for the UFC and he will be put into the third Ultimate Fighting Championships Tournament hoping to win one last time. UFC management were said to be searching for someone to beat Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock (from UFC 1) is said to of stepped up to the plate stating in the press conference for UFC 3: The American Dream that it his his dream to beat Royce Gracie, to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion and he feels he can do this and that he was close the last time they fought.

 

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Quarterfinals

 

Emmanuel Yarbrough (Sumo) vs Steve Jennum (Ninjitsu)

Ken Shamrock (Shoot Fighting) vs Christophe Leninger (Judo)

Harold Howard (Goju Ryo Karate) vs Roland Payne (Kick Boxing)

Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu) vs Kimo Leopoldo (Taekwondo)

 

SemiFinals

 

Winner of 1, vs Winner of 2,

Winner of 3, vs Winner of 4,

 

Finals

Winner of 1-2 vs Winner of 3-4

[Acidburned]

Quarterfinals

 

Emmanuel Yarbrough (Sumo) vs Steve Jennum (Ninjitsu)

Ken Shamrock (Shoot Fighting) vs Christophe Leninger (Judo)

Harold Howard (Goju Ryo Karate) vs Roland Payne (Kick Boxing)

Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu) vs Kimo Leopoldo (Taekwondo)

 

SemiFinals

 

Ken Shamrock

Royce Gracie

 

Finals

 

Royce Gracie

 

I think Gracie is too much for Shamrock. Although I prefer Shamrock so I hope he manages to win.

[Aldenvdk]

Quarterfinals

 

Emmanuel Yarbrough (Sumo) vs Steve Jennum (Ninjitsu)

Ken Shamrock (Shoot Fighting) vs Christophe Leninger (Judo)

Harold Howard (Goju Ryo Karate) vs Roland Payne (Kick Boxing)

Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu Jitsu) vs Kimo Leopoldo (Taekwondo)

 

SemiFinals

 

Ken Shamrock

Royce Gracie

 

Finals

 

Royce Gracie

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A big change is in place for UFC 3 the fights will now be fought with a 30 minute time limit in place and 3 Judges will score the fight if a Tournament fight goes the distance.

 

Ultimate Fighting Championships 3: The American Dream.

 

Fight 1,

 

Emmanuel 'Manny' Yarbrough (Sumo) faces off against Steve Jennum (Ninjitsu) Manny is billed has the largest athelete in the world and it would be hard to disagree with this statement even after hearing that he has cut over 100lbs for this fight and now weighs in at a slim trim ... 600lbs. After a little circling and an exchange of strikes Jennum offloads with a big right and downs the big Sumo wrestler knocking him out.

 

Winner Via Knock Out (Punch) Steve Jennum in 2:11 (Decent).

 

Fight 2,

 

'The Worlds Most Dangerous man' begins his campaign to face and beat Royce Gracie in a fight against Judoka Christophe Leninger. Both men attempt takedowns with this seemingly their entire game, it is Shamrock thats is ultimately successful and after 3 minutes on the ground he locks in an Americana and his on his way to the semis.

 

Winner Via Submission (Americana) Ken Shamrock in 8:03 (Average).

 

Fight 3,

 

Goju Ryo Karate versus Kick Boxing or Harold Howard versus Roland Payne to put it another way, here in the third of four Quarter final fights. The fight sees both men throwing strikes staying on their feet and the fight goes the distance of 30 minutes.

 

Winner Via Judges Decision (Unanimous) Roland Payne (Average).

 

Fight 4,

 

The last of the Quarter final fights of course sees Royce Gracie two time UFC tounament winner (the only winner to date) and he faces Kimo Leopoldo and in something right out of a Pro Wrestling angle Kimo Leopoldo comes to the ring carrying a wooden cross (which we'll not even go into how wrong this is here). Kimo is a Black Belt in Taekwondo. Kimo seems to be able to block Royce Gracies takedown attempts every step of the way but he does finally go down and Gracie does what he does best and eventually locks in a Kimura but Kimo put up one hell of a fight possibly the toughest fight Royce Gracie has had since starting in UFC.

 

The Winner Via Submission (Kimura) Royce Gracie in 7:47 (Good).

 

Fight 5,

 

The first of the two semi final fights sees Ken Shamrock face off against Steve Jennum, after some exchanges of strikes Shamrock manages to Slam Jennum down and whilst on the ground he went for the Submission.

 

Winner Via Submission (Achilles Lock) Ken Shamrock in 13:05 (Poor).

 

Fight 6,

 

Roland Payne is the next man to step up tring to stop Royce Gracie going out undefeated but as soon as Gracie got his opponant down it was over (11 seconds between takedown to tap).

 

Winner Via Submission (Kneebar) Royce Gracie in 4:29 (Average)

 

Fight 7,

 

The final sees the fight everyone was waiting for 'The Worlds Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock taking on the UFC's most dominant fighter and two time Ultimate Fighting Champion Royce Gracie. Shamrock Slams Gracie down but he gets back on his feet, Gracie locks in an Armbar but Shamrock refuses to be beat breaking out of it but Royce Gracie has alot of weapons in his arsenal and when in mount he puts his legs in position to set up the triangle choke and its over.

 

Winner Via Submission (Triangle) Royce Gracie in 11:01 (Great).

 

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FoTN: Royce Gracie vs Ken Shamrock

KOoTN: Steve Jennum

SoTN: Ken Shamrock

Critical Success: Good

Commercial Success: Good

[Jingo]

Predictions Results;

 

Acidburned, - 21/27

Aldenvdk, - 14/19

damonster, - 9/13

BYU 14, - 7/8

Synticha, - 6/13

 

 

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UFC 4 has just been announced and with no Royce Gracie will this more 'even' playing field be a good thing or bad thing. It could go either way with the excitment of anyone can win or will the fact that the Gracie name was a draw kill the attendance figures and inevitably the UFC as a whole with it!?

 

Ultimate Fighting Championships 4: Revenge of the Warriors!

 

'The Sandman' Guy Mezger (Karate) vs Joe Son (Joe Son Do)

Guy Mezder is a 1993 and 1994 World Karate Champion whilst you may recognise his opponant Joe Son has the Trainer/Cornerman of Kimo Leopoldo (the man who put up a good fight last show against Royce Gracie).

 

Eldo Dias Xavier (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) vs Dan Severn (Wrestling)

Xavier is clearly UFC's attempt to replace Royce Gracie being a BJJ fighter whilst his opponant is being described has the first World Class Wrestler to enter the Octogon and he holds 13 National AAU wrestling championships.

 

Melton 'The Punisher' Bowen (Boxer) vs Kevin Rosier Kick Boxing)

Bowen is a top class Boxer and faces Rosier who competed at UFC 1 losing in the final to Royce Gracie.

 

'Freek' Hamaker (Sambo) vs Gerard Gordeau (Karate)

Another 2 UFC returnees with the 2-1 Hamaker facing 1-1 Gordeau with the semis being both mens last fight.

 

Quick Picks.

 

1, Guy Mezger vs Joe Son

2, Eldo Dias Xavier vs Dan Severn

3, Melton Bowen vs Kevin Rosier

4, 'Freek' Hamaker vs Gerard Giordeau

 

Semis,

 

Winner of 1 vs Winner of 2

Winner of 3 vs Winner of 4

 

Final;

 

Semi 1 vs semi 2

[Aldenvdk]

1, Guy Mezger vs Joe Son

2, Eldo Dias Xavier vs Dan Severn

3, Melton Bowen vs Kevin Rosier

4, 'Freek' Hamaker vs Gerard Giordeau

 

Semis,

 

Severn

Gordeau

 

Final;

 

Severn

[Acidburned]

1, Guy Mezger vs Joe Son

2, Eldo Dias Xavier vs Dan Severn

3, Melton Bowen vs Kevin Rosier

4, 'Freek' Hamaker vs Gerard Giordeau

 

Semis,

 

Dan Severn

Gordeau

 

Final;

 

Dan Severn

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Ultimate Fighting Championships 4: Revenge of the Warriors!

 

UFC 4 will be the first Ultimate Fighting Championship without the inclusion of a Gracie and so we are guarenteed a new Ultimate Fighting Champion!

 

 

Fight 1,

Frank "Freel" Hamaker (Sambo) (2-1) vs Gerard Gordeau (Karate) (1-1)

 

The announcers have started to mention the fight records of the fighters now ( i guess without Royce Gracie to talk about they need something). Freek is giving up 31lbs in this fight as well has being 5 inches smaller than his opponant, Freek misses a simple jab and Gerard Gordeau doesn't need much more invitation than the he hits a barrage of punches sending his opponant to the ground before dropping down to the side of him and continuing to pound away leaving the ref to use his new power and stop the fight.

 

Winner Via TKO (Strikes) Gerard Gordeau in 3:02 (Decent).

 

Fight 2,

Melton 'The Punisher' Bowen (Boxing) (0-0) vs Kevin Rosier (Kickboxing) (2-1)

 

Bowen is the WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight champion with 24 KO's in his 37 pro fights. He is proclaimed as the first "real" boxer in the UFC. It is Rosier though that shows the better Boxing first hitting a series of punches before backing slightly dodging a Bowen right then jumping back in and striking again trapping Bowen against the Cage and even though he falls the blows keep on coming and the ref steps in for the second time of the night.

 

Winner Via TKO (Strikes) Kevin Rosier in 6:13 (Poor).

 

Fight 3,

Eldo Dias Xavier (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) () vs 'The Beast' Dan Severn (Wrestler) (0-0)

 

Xavier is giving up 70lbs but he is put over has being bigger than the previous tournament winners and he even mentions in his vt that he is out to prove that his Jiu Jitsu is the best fighting style. Dan Severn is, of course, a career wrestler and the first high level one to compete in the UFC. Severn takes down Xavier early (within the first 2 minutes) and he controls him on the ground finally locking in an Armbar.

 

Winner Via Submission Dan Severn in 3:56 (Great).

 

Fight 4,

'The Sandman' Guy Mezger (Kick Boxer) (1-0) vs Joe Son (Joe Son Do) (0-0)

 

Son is Kimo Leopoldo's 23 year old manager as well as the founder of Joe-Son-Do Son. Joe is also a very religious man, just like Kimo. Kimo actually leads Son to the Octagon, carrying a bible verse on a placard in front of Son, who is struggling to carry the cross that Kimo carried out in his entrance. Maybe that is because Kimo is 6'2, while Son is all of 5'4. Guy Mezger is a kick boxer from Dallas. Mezger was a high school wrestler, so there might be a well rounded skill set. Strike of the night is easily the Guy Mezder right uppercut that put Son down he was crouched right down to hit the move (must see it to believe it).

 

Winner Via TKO (Strikes) Guy Mezder in 5:09 (Average).

 

Semi Final Fights.

 

Fight 5,

Kevin Rosier (Kickboxing) (3-1) vs Gerard Gordeau (Karate) (2-1)

 

These two have fought before meeting in the semis of UFC 1, where Rosier got the better of his Dutch opponant. But things don't always go the same way twice .. A massive right from Gordeau put Rosier down before he he even hit the ground.

 

Winner Via Knock Out (Punch) Gerard Gordeau in 13:46 (Average).

 

Fight 6,

'The Sandman' Guy Mezger (Kick Boxer) (2-0) vs 'The Beast' Dan Severn (Wrestler) (1-0)

 

Who will face the Dutch Karate Fighter in the final is the big question here both fighters looked impressive in the first round but as the announcers said if Severn can take Mezger down he wins. In an incredible feat of strength Dan Severn picked Mezger up on his shoulder and slammed him down on the mat but just to contridict everyone after a few minutes on the floor Mezger managed to seperate and they were back on their feet, but they were soon back on the ground going nearly half the time limit before Severn finally shows his Submission skills.

 

Winner Via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Dan Severn in 13:48 (Decent).

 

Final.

'The Beast' Dan Severn (Wrestler) (2-0) vs Gerard Gordeau (Karate) (3-1)

 

The fioght went to the ground after Severn hooked Gordeau's arms before using his power to force him down and once on the ground the finish was inevitable, or was it ...

 

Winner Via TKO (Strikes) Dan Severn in 6:28 (Decent).

 

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UFC 4 Tournament Winner: 'The Beast' Dan Severn

 

After winning the Tournament Dan Severn was asked who he wanted to fight if he could face anyone and he replied Scott Morris UFC 2 finalist who went 3 victories in the biggest ever Tournament so is one of the top fighers in the world.

 

FoTN: Dan Severn vs Eldo Dias Xavier

KOoTN: Gerard Gordeau

SoTN: Dan Severn

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Average