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Last August, video game developer Electronic Arts (EA) was looking to expand their business model and explored the option of partnering with (or purchasing) a major MMA company. Negotiations took place with the likes of Strikeforce and DREAM. Despite EA releasing the Strikeforce centric video game (EA Sports MMA), the two parties could not come to an agreement. A deal with DREAM could not be reached due to their financials being in such disarray.

 

In March of 2011, Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the UFC, purchased Strikeforce.

 

EA CEO John Riccitiello held a press-conference in April of 2011 and announced that Electronic Arts was launching their very own MMA organization called Fighting Arts (FA). The company will be based out of the United States with the aspirations of running events around the world. Riccitiello said that former mixed martial artist Guy Mezger has been appointment Fighting Arts President and would oversee day to day operations. The first event is scheduled for late June/early July.

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Fighting Arts revealed some of the participants for their first show, INCEPTION, which will take place on Saturday June 25th from the Oracle Arena in Oakland California.

 

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FIGHTING ARTS - INCEPTION

Saturday June 25th, 2011

Oracle Arena, Oakland California

 

 

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Gabriel Gonzaga http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png (11-6)

HEAVYWEIGHT : 6 ft 2 in : 254 lb

One of the world's premiere heavyweights, Gonzaga has come close to UFC gold but has yet to taste it. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a former member of Chute Boxe Academy and now fights out of Ludlow, Massachusetts as a part of Team Link. Gonzaga won by knockout at UFC 70 over Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović on April 21, 2007, which earned him a Heavyweight title shot with Randy Couture. He won the Mundials (2004), which is considered to be the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in the world.

 

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Murilo Rua http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png (20-12-1)

MIDDLEWEIGHT : 5 ft 11 in : 185 lb

A well traveled veteran of the sport and the brother of former UFC champion Shogun Rua. He is known for his well-rounded fighting skills, in particular Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Rua is a veteran of PRIDE Fighting Championships, where he once enjoyed a reputation as one of the strongest middleweights in the world. Rua fights at 185 pounds, but has also fought at 205 pounds and heavyweight. He is the former (and first ever) Elite XC middleweight champion. He also had a successful career in British MMA appearing on both Cage Rage and BAMMA cards. He is of Portuguese and Italian descent, but was born in Brazil.

 

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Aleksander Emelianenko http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/22px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png (17-4)

HEAVYWEIGHT : 6 ft 4 in : 273 lb

The brother of Fedor, Emelianenko is a top heavyweight in his own right. He is a three-times Russian national Sambo champion and three-time world Sambo champion in the absolute division and has lost only once in his past nine fights.

 

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LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT : 5 ft 11 in : 205 lb

A former PRIDE veteran, Ricardo Arona is currently one of the top free agents in MMA. He is a three time ADCC champion and has earned a silver medal at the BJJ World's. He is a former and PRIDE FC Middleweight Grand Prix finalist and is a member of Brazilian Top Team.

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Looking good. Just a little note, that is Murilo 'Ninja' Rua, Shogun's older (lesser talented) brother. He currently fights at Middleweight, 185lbs. You have the description for Mauricio, and have him listed at LHW, but still 185lbs.

 

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I like the concept tho, and I'll be looking forward to it. What is FA's current popularity?

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Looking good. Just a little note, that is Murilo 'Ninja' Rua, Shogun's older (lesser talented) brother. He currently fights at Middleweight, 185lbs. You have the description for Mauricio, and have him listed at LHW, but still 185lbs.

 

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I like the concept tho, and I'll be looking forward to it. What is FA's current popularity?

 

Thanks for the heads up... I had the wrong description and weight class (it's updated now)... this is suppose to be Murilo 'Ninja' Rua... Shogun's older (lesser talented) brother.

 

I'm trying to run this as close to real world as possible, no access to fighters under real world exclusive contracts. Enjoy!

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Fighting Arts: INCEPTION

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Time: 10:00 PM (ET)

Rating: TV-14

Price: $24.99

MMA's new kid on the block

looks to impress as some the

world's best compete for

ultimate combat sport

supremacy. Fighting Arts :

INCEPTION live on

Pay-Per-View from Oakland,

CA.

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FIGHTING ARTS

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Saturday June 25th, 2011

Oracle Arena, Oakland California

 

 

Match #9 : HEAVYWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png vs. Tim Sylvia (28-7) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png

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Match #8 : MIDDLEWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #7 : MIDDLEWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #6 : LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #5 : HEAVYWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #4 : MIDDLEWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #3 : HEAVYWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #2 : HEAVYWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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Match #1 : WELTERWEIGHT : 3 Rounds x 5 Minutes

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FIGHTING ARTS, "INCEPTION" 06.25.2011 (PPV)

Oracle Arena, Oakland California

 

HW: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6) vs. Tim Sylvia (28-7)

MW: Murilo Rua (20-12-1) vs. Josh Burkman (21-8)

MW: Paulo Filho (21-4-1) vs. Thales Leites (19-4)

LH: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Eric Schafer (11-5-2)

HW: Aleks Emelianenko (17-4) vs. Paul Buentello (29-13)

MW: Dennis Kang (34-13-2) vs. Jake Rosholt (11-4)

HW: Marcio Cruz (7-2) vs. Pedro Rizzo (19-9)

HW: Ricco Rodriguez (46-11) vs.Travis Wiuff (64-14)

WW: Rory Markham (16-6) vs. Delson Heleno (21-5)

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HW: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6) vs. Tim Sylvia (28-7)

MW: Murilo Rua (20-12-1) vs. Josh Burkman (21-8)

MW: Paulo Filho (21-4-1) vs. Thales Leites (19-4)

LH: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Eric Schafer (11-5-2)

HW: Aleks Emelianenko (17-4) vs. Paul Buentello (29-13)

MW: Dennis Kang (34-13-2) vs. Jake Rosholt (11-4)

HW: Marcio Cruz (7-2) vs. Pedro Rizzo (19-9)

HW: Ricco Rodriguez (46-11) vs.Travis Wiuff (64-14)

WW: Rory Markham (16-6) vs. Delson Heleno (21-5)

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HW: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6) vs. Tim Sylvia (28-7)

MW: Murilo Rua (20-12-1) vs. Josh Burkman (21-8)

MW: Paulo Filho (21-4-1) vs. Thales Leites (19-4)

LH: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Eric Schafer (11-5-2)

HW: Aleks Emelianenko (17-4) vs. Paul Buentello (29-13)

MW: Dennis Kang (34-13-2) vs. Jake Rosholt (11-4)

HW: Marcio Cruz (7-2) vs. Pedro Rizzo (19-9)

HW: Ricco Rodriguez (46-11) vs.Travis Wiuff (64-14)

WW: Rory Markham (16-6) vs. Delson Heleno (21-5)

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HW: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6) vs. Tim Sylvia (28-7)

MW: Murilo Rua (20-12-1) vs. Josh Burkman (21-8)

MW: Paulo Filho (21-4-1) vs. Thales Leites (19-4)

LH: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Eric Schafer (11-5-2)

HW: Aleks Emelianenko (17-4) vs. Paul Buentello (29-13)

MW: Dennis Kang (34-13-2) vs. Jake Rosholt (11-4)

HW: Marcio Cruz (7-2) vs. Pedro Rizzo (19-9)

HW: Ricco Rodriguez (46-11) vs.Travis Wiuff (64-14)

WW: Rory Markham (16-6) vs. Delson Heleno (21-5)

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FIGHTING ARTS, "INCEPTION" 06.25.2011 (PPV)

Oracle Arena, Oakland California

 

HW: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6) vs. Tim Sylvia (28-7)

MW: Murilo Rua (20-12-1) vs. Josh Burkman (21-8)

MW: Paulo Filho (21-4-1) vs. Thales Leites (19-4)

LH: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Eric Schafer (11-5-2)

HW: Aleks Emelianenko (17-4) vs. Paul Buentello (29-13)

MW: Dennis Kang (34-13-2) vs. Jake Rosholt (11-4)

HW: Marcio Cruz (7-2) vs. Pedro Rizzo (19-9)

HW: Ricco Rodriguez (46-11) vs.Travis Wiuff (64-14)

WW: Rory Markham (16-6) vs. Delson Heleno (21-5)

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Weigh-ins

Friday June 24, 2011

 

 

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OAKLAND -- It took all week, but tensions between Gabriel Gonzoaga and Tim Sylvia finally boiled over at Friday's Fighting Arts Inception weigh-ins. The two shared an intense staredown after making weight, exchanging a few choice words before being separated by officials.

 

Despite the ubiquitous concerns about his weight, Sylvia made it in just below the 265-pound limit, though he needed to disrobe entirely to do it. Travis Wiuff was close to missing weight, initially coming in too light before making the 206-pound minimum after subsequent attempts. Full results from the Fighting Arts: Inception weigh-ins:

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (252) vs. Tim Sylvia (265)

Paulo Filho (185) vs. Thales Leites (185)

Murilo Rua (185) vs. Josh Burkman (185)

Ricardo Arona (205) vs. Eric Schafer (205)

Aleksander Emelianenko (252) vs. Paul Buentello (240)

Dennis Kang (185) vs. Jake Rosholt (185)

Marcio Cruz (232) vs. Pedro Rizzo (228)

Ricco Rodriguez (225) vs. Travis Wiuff (206)

Rory Markham (170) vs. Delson Heleno (170)

 

After the weigh-ins, FA President Guy Mezger announced to Blurcat's Michael Hughes that tonight's Heavyweight matches would prove as qualifying fights for a single-night, championship elimination tournament, which would be held later this year. He also confirmed the company plans to move forward with an event next month in Japan.

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Fighting Art's Inaugural Event a Success; Gonzaga KO's Sylvia

 

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OAKLAND -- Over 7,000 fans were on hand to witness the very first Fighting Arts event, INCEPTION, this past Saturday from the Oracle Arena in Oakland California.

 

In the main event, Gabriel Gonzaga (12-6) stopped Tim Sylvia (28-8) by knockout midway through the 2nd round. Gonzaga chose to standup and trade strikes with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion. After dodging a jab, Gonzaga countered with a huge fight sending Sylvia to the canvas at the 2:24 mark of the 2nd round. It was Gonzaga's first win after dropping his past two fights to Junior dos Santos and Brendan Schaub. Gonzaga said after the fight that he was pleased with his performance and he was excited to return to Fighting Arts and participate in the single-night elimination tournament.

 

In the co-main event, Brazilian Thales Leites (20-4) beat fellow countryman Paulo Filho (21-4-1). Leites took little time in taking down Filho and his attacks were far too much for Fihlo to handle. Leites locked in a rear naked choke late in the 1st round to win his third straight match. After the fight, Filho told reporters that his poor performance was due to illness he'd been fighting since earlier in the week. Leites said he'd like to return to Fighting Arts and face either Murilo Rua or Jake Rosholt.

 

Murilo Rua (21-12-1) came from behind to beat Josh Burkman (21-10) by TKO ending the fight early in the 3rd round. Rua started to get into some trouble when he looked to gas midway through the 2nd round. This gave Burkman the opportunity to score a bunch of takedowns and gain the upper hand in the match. But in the 3rd round, Rua stuffed a takedown attempt and revered it into his own. Rau quickly unleashed huge rights ending the fight.

 

After close to a 2 years absence from the fight game, Ricardo Arona (20-5) made his triumph return to MMA dominating Eric Schafer (11-6-2). Arona controlled the fight both on the ground and striking, outclassing Schafer in every way possible. There was no surprise when the judges awarded Arona the unanimous decision. Arona took a wait and see approach when asked by reporters after the fight about his future plans.

 

Alexander Emelianenko (18-4) looked impressive defeating Paul Buentello (29-14) by technical knockout booking a place in the Fighting Arts Heavyweight Tournament. The two fighters decided to stand and trade punches early. Late in the first round, Emelianenko landed a huge slam sending the crowd into a frenzy. Emelianenko used the momentum early in the 2nd round taking Buentello down quickly and gaining side control. Emelianenko rained down strikes forcing the fight to be stopped.

 

Jake Rosholt (12-4) is now undefeated in 6 fights after defeating veteran Dennis Kang (34-13-2) by unanimous decision. Rosholt controlled the match scoring numerous takedowns and frustrating Kang, who could not put any effective offense together. Rosholt told reporters he'd love a shot at Thales Leites or PRIDE legend Murilo Rua at a future show.

 

Pedro Rizzo (20-9) was just too much for Marcio Cruz (7-3) to handle, scoring a 2nd round TKO. Rizzo took the fight to the ground early, but it was Cruz who attacked with submission attempts from the guard. In the 2nd round, Rizzo landed a series of big punches and then pounced on Cruz continuing the barrage forcing the referee to the stop the fight. Rizzo commented after the fight that he was excited to gain a spot in the Heavyweight Tournament.

 

Travis Wiuff (65-14) outboxed Ricco Rodriguez (46-12) winning by unanimous decision in a bit of a lackluster fight. The two fighters were content to stand and strike for the duration of the match. Rodriguez was way off his game landing 0 of 22 strikes, a horrible performance to say the least. Rodriguez explained to reporters that he suffered an injury during his training camp and had not fully recovered.

 

Delson Heleno (22-5) controlled all three rounds en-route to his 9th consecutive win taking out Rory Markham (16-7) by unanimous decision. Heleno dominated the fight, taking down Markham easily and thwarting any attack Markham tried to mount. Heleno said after the fight he'd love to return to Fighting Arts and hopes they can find a top Welterweight for him to face.

 

At the post-event press conference, FA President Guy Mezger said he was very pleased with how the show turned out and thanked all the fighters and sponsors for their support. Mezger confirmed that tonight's four Heavyweight match winners have secured a spot in a single-night elimination tournament to crown the FA Heavyweight Champion.

 

Mezger also announced that the next Fighting Arts show would take place Saturday July 23rd in Tokyo Japan. The event would be a co-production with a Japanese group headed by the legendary Antonio Inoki. More details will be announced in the coming days!

 

 

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Saturday June 25th, 2011

Oracle Arena, Oakland California

Attendance: 9,505

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Gabriel Gonzaga

Record: 11-6

Height: 6'2

Weight: 254lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ/Muay Thai

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Tim Sylvia

Record: 28-7

Height: 6'8

Weight: 280lbs

Country: United States

Style: Kick Boxing/BJJ

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Gabriel Gonzaga Def. Tim Sylvia (R2 2:24) via KO

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Paulo Filho

Record: 21-4-1

Height: 5'8

Weight: 185lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ/Judo

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Thales Leites

Record: 19-4

Height: 6'1

Weight: 185lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ

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Thales Leites Def. Paulo Filho (R1 4:27) via RNC submission

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Murilo Rua

Record: 20-12-1

Height: 5'11

Weight: 185lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ

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CATCHWEIGHT (82kg)

- SUPERFIGHT -

3Min. x 5 Round

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Josh Burkman

Record: 21-8

Height: 5'10

Weight: 170lbs

Country: Russia

Style: Boxing/Wrestling

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Murilo Rua Def. Josh Burkman (R3 1:53) via TKO (strikes)

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Ricardo Arona

Record: 19-5

Height: 5'11

Weight: 205lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ

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Eric Schafer

Record: 11-5-2

Height: 6'3

Weight: 205lbs

Country: United States

Style: BJJ

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Ricardo Arona Def. Eric Schafer (R3) via 3-0 Decision

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Aleksander Emelianenko

Record: 17-4

Height: 6'5

Weight: 255lbs

Country: Russia

Style: Sambo/Judo

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Paul Buentello

Record: 29-13

Height: 6'2

Weight: 255lbs

Country: United States

Style: Kick Boxing

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Aleksander Emelianenko Def. Paul Buentello (R2 2:34) via TKO (strikes)

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Dennis Kang

Record: 34-13-2

Height: 5'11

Weight: 185lbs

Country: Canada

Style: BJJ/Kick Boxing

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Jake Rosholt

Record: 11-4

Height: 6'1

Weight: 185lbs

Country: United States

Style: Wrestling

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Jake Rosholt Def. Dennis Kang (R3) via 3-0 Decision

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Marcio Cruz

Record: 7-2

Height: 6'4

Weight: 256lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ

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Pedro Rizzo

Record: 19-9

Height: 6'1

Weight: 244lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: Muay Thai/Vale Tudo

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Pedro Rizzo Def. Marcio Cruz via (R2 0:48) via TKO (strikes)

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Ricco Rodriguez

Record: 46-11

Height: 6'3

Weight: 230lbs

Country: United States

Style: BJJ/Wrestling

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Travis Wiuff

Record: 64-14

Height: 6'3

Weight: 253lbs

Country: United States

Style: Muay Thai/Vale Tudo

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Travis Wiuff Def. Ricco Rodriguez (R3) via 3-0 Decision

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Rory Markham

Record: 16-6

Height: 5'10

Weight: 170lbs

Country: United States

Style: Karate/Boxing

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Delson Heleno

Record: 21-5

Height: 5'11

Weight: 170lbs

Country: Brazil

Style: BJJ

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You gonna pick up Marquardt? I'm thinking that the Fighting Arts promotion could use the name.

 

Digging this so far!

 

Fighting Arts is currently talking to Nathan Marquardt's representatives and negotiations have indeed started. FA would like to have Marquardt fight next month in Japan.

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how are you able to sign him?

 

The way I have the game setup is that there are no other companies, so technically all fighters are available. I'm simulating events as if FA was a real company. So if the UFC cuts a fighter, I could sign them. If I have a fighter who in real life signs with the UFC, once his FA contract is up I will release him. I thought I'd try something a little different...

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<font color="Yellow">Fighting Arts Japan</font>

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

 

<img src="http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l530/ekpoll/UFO.jpg" align="left" hspace="8">TOKYO -- <font color="#fc6c09">Antonio Inoki, Naoya Ogawa</font> and Fighting Arts President <font color="#fc6c09">Guy Mezger</font> held a press-conference Wednesday in Japan to announce details for an MMA event that will take place on Saturday July 23, 2011 from the Yokohama Arena in Japan.

 

Antonio Inoki addressed the press saying that nine years ago, the U.F.O (Universal Fighting-Arts Organization) concept became a reality when "UFO - Legend" took place at the Tokyo Dome with nearly 30,000 fans in attendance. He added, "with the current dismal state of MMA in Japan, the sport needs to be revitalized and I plan to do just that by re-activating the U.F.O". He went on to say that he was extremely pleased to be working with Mezger and the Fighting Arts team and hopes that their support will help restore MMA in Japan to it's former glory.

 

Inoki announced that four fights have been confirmed for the July 23 event. Former Sengoku Lightweight Grand Prix and Lightweight Champion <font color="#fc6c09">Satoru Kitaoka</font> will meet the current reigning DEEP Lightweight Champion <font color="#fc6c09">Katsunori Kikuno</font>. The Norwegian Featherweight <font color="#fc6c09">Joachim Hansen</font> will face off against the 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand-Prix Champion and inaugural Sengoku Featherweight Champion <font color="#fc6c09">Masanori Kanehara</font>. Heavyweight <font color="#fc6c09">Yoshihiro Nakao</font> will take on the undefeated Brazilian <font color="#fc6c09">Edinaldo Oliveira</font>, who's the training partner of Junior Dos Santos and <font color="#fc6c09">Ralek Gracie</font> of the famed Gracie family will battle the 2006 Pride Welterweight Grand Prix winner <font color="#fc6c09">Kazuo Misaki</font>. The full card should be announced within a week.

 

FA President Guy Mezger commented that the UFO would become the Japanese arm of the global Fighting Arts organization, with Inoki and Ogawa heading up the UFO Japan office. "Mr. Inoki knows the Japanese fight business, he's been promoting events for years, with his expertise it gives FA the opportunity to promote shows in Japan. Our goal is to move quick with global expansion and this is a big first step", Mezger told the press. He also said the promotion would return to the United States for a Pay-Per-View in August and that European show this Fall was not out of the question.

 

 

 

Fighting Arts/U.F.O., 07.23.2011

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama Japan

 

LW: Satoru Kitaoka (27-10-9) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (15-3-2)

FW: Joachim Hansen (22-10-1) vs. Masanori Kanehara (16-8-5)

MW: Ralek Gracie (3-0) vs. Kazuo Misaki (24-11-2)

HW: Yoshihiro Nakao (9-3-2) vs. Edinaldo Oliveira (10-0-1)

 

 

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<font color="Yellow">Fighting Arts INCEPTION PPV Buyrate</font>

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

 

Fighting Arts inaugural event <font color="#fc6c09">INCEPTION</font> was broadcast live on Comcast Pay-Per-View last Saturday June 25. Initial numbers indicate the show did better then expected, with 225,000 buys. By comparison, UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin on June 11 did in the 325,000 to 335,000 range.

 

 

 

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World MMA U-21 Lightweight Tournament

 

On Saturday July 2nd 2011, Fighting Arts in co-operation with the World Association of Mixed Martial Arts and the International Shooto Commission will help support the World MMA U-21 Lightweight Tournament. The one day tournament will consist of 8 top, 21-or-under year old fighters from around the globe. The event is being held at the Dynamo Sports Palace in Moscow, Russia.

 

Rules:

  • 3 x 3 minutes
  • Five-roped square ring with sides
  • 10-point must scoring
  • Stomps, soccer kicks and ground knee strikes are illegal

Participants:

 

Yuta Sasaki (5-0) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/22px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png

Association : Wajutsu Keishukai Suruga

Height : 5'10" (178cm)

Weight : 143lbs (65kg)

Birth Date : 1989-10-07

Style : Wajyutsu

Antun Racic (9-2) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Flag_of_Croatia.svg/22px-Flag_of_Croatia.svg.png

Association : Gladiator Team

Height : 5'5" (166cm)

Weight : 155lbs (71kg)

Birth Date : 1990-09-05

Style : Judo

Tetsuya Yamada (5-2-2) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/22px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png

Association : Shinwa Total Combat

Height : 5'11" (181cm)

Weight : 154lbs (70kg)

Birth Date : 1990-04-02

Style : Judo

Doo Ho Choi (5-1) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/22px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png

Association : CMA Korea

Weight : 143lbs (65kg)

Style : Kick Boxing/BJJ

Lukasz Sajewski (8-0) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/22px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png

Association : Akademia Sarmatia

Height : 5'8" (173cm)

Weight : 155lbs (71kg)

Birth Date : 1990-11-27

Style : Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Association : AMA Fight Club

Height : 5'11" (181cm)

Weight : 145lbs (66kg)

Style : Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Robert Whittaker (6-0) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Flag_of_Australia.svg/22px-Flag_of_Australia.svg.png

Association : PMA Super Martial Arts Centre

Weight : 154lbs (70kg)

Birth Date : 1990-12-20

Style : MMA

Ali Maclean (8-5-1) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Ulster_banner.svg/22px-Ulster_banner.svg.png

Association : Chum Sut Total Fighting

Height : 5'9" (176cm)

Weight : 154lbs (70kg)

Birth Date : 1990-02-05

Style : Wrestling/Judo

 

 

 

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World MMA U-21 Lightweight Tournament, 07.02.2011

Dynamo Sports Palace, Moscow Russia

 

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Finals:

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Semi-Finals:

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Semi-Finals:

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Ali Maclean (8-5-1) vs. Yuta Sasaki (5-0)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Robert Whittaker (6-0) vs. Andy Main (5-1)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Tetsuya Yamada (5-2-2) vs. Doo Ho Choi (5-1)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Lukasz Sajewski (8-0) vs. Antun Racic (9-2)

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Results: World MMA U-21 Lightweight Tournament

 

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Lukasz Sajewski, 2011 World MMA

U-21 Lightweight Tournament Champ

 

 

On Saturday July 2nd, M-1 Global and the International Shooto Commission in co-operation with Fighting Arts held the first ever Under-21 World MMA Lightweight Tournament from the Dynamo Sports Palace in Moscow Russia. The tournament was won by Polish fighter Lukasz Sajewski (11-0) who defeated Ali Maclean (10-6-1) of Northern Ireland by a close unanimous decision. Sajewski could see action in the Fighting Arts promotion later this year.

 

The World MMA U-21 Light-Heavyweight Tournament is scheduled to take place in Brazil a few weeks from now.

 

 

World MMA U-21 Lightweight Tournament, 07.02.2011

Dynamo Sports Palace, Moscow Russia

1,100 Fans

 

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Finals: Lukasz Sajewski (10-0) Def. Ali Maclean (10-5-1) (R3) via 3-0 Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Semi-Finals: Ali Maclean (9-5-1) Def. Andy Main (6-1) (R3) via 3-0 Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Semi-Finals: Lukasz Sajewski (9-0) Def. Tetsuya Yamada (6-2-2) (R3) via 3-0 Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Ali Maclean (8-5-1) Def. Yuta Sasaki (5-0) (R3 2:59) via TKO (strikes)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Andy Main (5-1) Def. Robert Whittaker (6-0) (R3) via 3-0 Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Tetsuya Yamada (5-2-2) Def. Doo Ho Choi (5-1) (R2 2:30) via Armbar

Lightweight U-21 Tournament ~ Round 1: Lukasz Sajewski (8-0) Def. Antun Racic (9-2) (R3) via 3-0 Decision

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<font color="Yellow">Fighting Arts Japan Adds Ogawa vs. Shamrock to July 23 Show</font>

Monday, July 04, 2011

 

<img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/21l4q5c.jpg" align="left" hspace="8">TOKYO -- <font color="#fc6c09">Anontio Inoki</font> and <font color="#fc6c09">Naoya Ogawa</font> held a press conference in Japan on Monday to update the card for the July 23 Yokohama Arena event. The show's official name will be the FIGHTING ARTS FESTIVAL 2011.

 

It was officially announce that <font color="#fc6c09">Naoya Ogawa (7-2)</font> will make his return to MMA for the first time in 6 years to face the legendary MMA icon <font color="#fc6c09">Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)</font>. Naoya Ogawa is a former world judo champion and Olympic silver medalist. He was a mainstay with the HUSTLE Wrestling group as part of the HUSTLE army. Ogawa holds notable MMA wins over Gary Goodridge, Masaaki Satake, Matt Ghaffari and Stefan Lenko and has faced the the likes of Hidehiko Yoshida and Fedor Emelianenko. UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock will make his first appearance of 2011 after ending last year with 1 win and 2 losses. This will been Shamrock's first fight in Japan since he fought Kazushi Sakuraba at PRIDE 30 in October 2005.

 

In a taped statement to the press, Shamrock said he was looking forward to fighting in Japan again as it was were he started his MMA career. He said he will use this match as a warm-up for his fight against James Toney later this year. Naoya Ogawa commented saying Shamrock shouldn't act foolish and look too far ahead and he's taking his return to MMA very seriously.

 

Inoki promised the final 4-5 fights will be confirmed shortly.

 

 

FIGHTING ARTS FESTIVAL 2011, 07.23.2011

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama Japan

 

HW: Naoya Ogawa (7-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

LW: Satoru Kitaoka (27-10-9) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (15-3-2)

FW: Joachim Hansen (22-10-1) vs. Masanori Kanehara (16-8-5)

MW: Ralek Gracie (3-0) vs. Kazuo Misaki (24-11-2)

HW: Yoshihiro Nakao (9-3-2) vs. Edinaldo Oliveira (10-0-1)

 

 

 

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<font color="Yellow">More Fights Added to Fighting Arts July 23</font>

Thursday, July 07, 2011

 

 

 

Fighting Arts JAPAN announced three additional matches for their July 23 FIGHTING ARTS FESTIVAL show at Yokohoma Arena.

 

<font color="#fc6c09">Bob Sapp (11-8)</font> will return to the Japanese MMA scence for this first time since appearing in the 2009 DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Semifinal. Sapp is a phenom in Japan, appearing in countless commercials, television programs, and various other media. His opponent will be the 7 ft 2 in, 350lbs South Korean <font color="#fc6c09">Choi Hong-man (2-3)</font>. Choi, like Sapp, has extensive kickboxing experience as both men competed in K-1. The two faced off against each other in K-1 match back in 2005, when Hong-man won by decision. Both fighters are popular amongst the Japanese fans and this should prove be a fun match.

 

Two top Lightweight prospects will meet when Brazil's <font color="#fc6c09">Daniel Acacio (24-11)</font> takes on South Korean <font color="#fc6c09">Yui Chul Nam (10-3-1)</font>. Acacio is currently the Superior Challenge Welterweight Champion and is most notable for his fights in PRIDE Fighting Championships. Yui Chul Nam's is one of South Korea's top Lightweights, with 6 of his 10 wins coming by way of knockout.

 

Two undefeated Welterweights are also set to clash when <font color="#fc6c09">Yuri Villefort (6-0)</font> meets <font color="#fc6c09">Gunnar Nelson (8-0-1)</font>. Many consider Yuri Villefort one of the top Welterweight prospects in the world although it's been just over a year since he last fought. Gunnar Nelson is a well accomplished BJJ practitioner and has a grappling victory over touted BJJ Black Belt Jeff Monson (who outweighed him by over 65 pounds).

 

 

 

FIGHTING ARTS FESTIVAL 2011, 07.23.2011

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama Japan

 

HW: Naoya Ogawa (7-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

LW: Satoru Kitaoka (27-10-9) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (15-3-2)

FW: Joachim Hansen (22-10-1) vs. Masanori Kanehara (16-8-5)

MW: Ralek Gracie (3-0) vs. Kazuo Misaki (24-11-2)

HW: Yoshihiro Nakao (9-3-2) vs. Edinaldo Oliveira (10-0-1)

OW: Bob Sapp (11-8) vs. Hong Man Choi (2-3)

LW: Daniel Acacio (24-11) vs. Yui Chul Nam (10-3-1)

WW: Yuri Villefort (6-0) vs. Gunnar Nelson (8-0-1)

 

 

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<font color="Yellow">Fighting Arts Plans August Event</font>

Friday, July 08, 2011

 

Fighting Arts President <font color="#fc6c09">Guy Mezger</font> recently said that the next FA show in the United States is planned for August 21st, 2011 from the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

 

He told reporters, "There is a lot of preparation going into the July 23 Japan show, but because it's a co-promotion, it's freed up some of our US based resources to really focus on the August event". When asked about possible fighters for the card Mezger responded, "We're looking at bringing in some top names, <font color="#fc6c09">Mamed Khalidov, Brett Rogers</font> and maybe even <font color="#fc6c09">Nathan Marquardt</font>... but nothings official yet."

 

Upcoming Fighting Arts Schedule

 

07.23.2011 - "FIGHTING ARTS FESTIVAL", Yokohama Area, Yokohama Japan

08.21.2011 - Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri (PPV)

 

 

 

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Fighting Arts JAPAN has scheduled a press-conference for Friday in regards to this weekends FIGHTING ARTS FESTIVAL in Yokohama. Most of the fighters are expected to be in attendance. Ken Shamrock, who will face Naoya Ogawa in the main event arrived in Japan on Sunday and has been making the rounds to various media outlets throughout the week.
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