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Subject: Sunday PRO Fighting 2

Hey Everyone,

This event is getting more and more hype!!!  Our first int'l fighter flew in earlier this week to get over his jetlag in time for the fight.

One of our judges flies in at 11am Friday.

Saturday, we got the team from Legacy Gym in Thailand flying in, along with Robert Washington from Guam.

This fight card is pretty incredible!!!!  Guaranteed to have a lot of vicious striking, wicked tapouts, & hard to predict knockouts; just straight action!!!!

NO VIP Box Seats remaining.
Very Very few Ringside remaining.
Get your general admission tickets now, as space is limited & will be regulated, if necessary.

For people by the bar, we had 3 huge projection screens last time. But, we went ahead and added 2 more huge screens for the people that aren't sitting ringside.  That's 5 total, with 4 live cams hooked up straight to the projectors, not wireless, so it'll be crystal clear.

Remix-Affliction crossover Tshirt "Taipei City exclusive show edition" being sold onsite, which gets you through the door with purchase.  Very limited stock.

People, MMA is THE fastest growing sport in the world!!!  Come by this Sunday to find out why!!!  This WILL  be the best MMA show Taiwan has seen to date.  Great matchups, great productions, the hottest ring girl (correct me if I'm wrong)!!!

This event is for anyone that is ready for some good entertainment, not just the fight fans!!!

Support the growth of MMA in Taiwan by coming to this Sunday's event "Only the Strong Survive"!!!

If you haven't already, get your Tickets NOW!!!

tickets@profightingmma.com 
or call 
0955-904-600

Hope to see you there!!!!

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BaretYoshida and Some other very serious friends in Barcelona.

Hafa ADAI!!!!!!!

for tha blog

reporter ninja otto at a youth hostel justgot beer spilled on me

more updates 2 come

2moro is the weighins….

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Barracuda:CourtesyMarianasVariety

Manibusan offered chance of a lifetime

Thursday, 24 September 2009 01:37 by John Wesley Jr. | Variety News Staff

 

Guam’s Melchor Manibusan, a revered MMA trainer and fighter, will return to competitive fighting in Japan’s DREAM 11 on October 6.

Melchor Manibusan poses during a break from training last night. The Spike 22 gym owner will be competing in Japan’s DREAM 11 on Oct. 6. Photo by John Wesley Jr. / Variety

Manibusan, who owns the Spike 22 Academy in Tumon, was presented the fight nearly one month ago but did not want to announce the match to the media until the contract was signed and his training camp was underway.

He said he had been offered to fight at the Playboy Mansion and in Strikeforce as well as other events within the past several years but those bouts never materialized due to injuries. He said he wanted to make sure that this upcoming fight in Japan’s biggest fight organization was a definite go. The Variety learned of the news online through the website www.mmamania.com. The official announcement was made on Sept. 18.

Known as “The Mangler” in the ring, Manibusan will be facing Tatsuya Kawajiri who is ranked as the No. 5 lightweight in the world on popular MMA website sherdog.com. Kawajiri’s status as a top fighter is one of the main reasons why Manibusan took the fight, seizing a chance to fight one of the best in the world.

“For the past two and a half years I’ve said no to everything. In turn, I’ve been getting my guys to fight off-island. This time they asked me if I wanted to fight in DREAM and for a second I just looked at the e-mail and I thought this is too good to be true and I said to myself of course I would love to fight in DREAM.”

Manibusan said that the initial e-mail did not list an opponent, but two weeks later he was sent a second e-mail asking him if he would like to fight Kawajiri at 155 pounds. Manibusan didn’t hesitate at that point and immediately accepted the fight.

“I said I would love to fight Kawajiri at 155. After that we did the paperwork and I got my passport and visa.”

For those unfamiliar with Manibusan as a fighter, there is much to know. Manibusan was once regarded as the best wrestler on the island, won numerous grappling  and submission tournaments and at one point was pursuing the Olympics.

Of late, Manibusan has focused on MMA and he made his debut in front of a packed crowd at the University of Guam Field House in Jungle Rules back in 2001. He won his match that night, but much to everyone’s surprise, he strayed from his new sport to chase his wrestling dreams once again.

Fast forward to 2006, nearly five years after his first MMA bout, Manibusan returned to fighting full-force. During that year he fought four times which included a fight against current UFC lightweight Tyson Griffin here on Guam. Manibusan lost that match and dropped three of the four fights that year.

Once again though he left active competition, this time for nearly three years. During that time Manibusan concentrated on building up Spike 22 and healing from injuries that he said needed to be taken care.

With the fight less than two weeks away, it’s crunch time now for Manibusan and he’s making the most of his three weeks of hard training. With passport issues not allowing him to leave island, Manibusan had to turn down an offer from B.J. Penn to train in Hawaii and instead brought in kickboxer Pat Ayuyu and Tetsuji Kato who has fought in over 20 fights in Japan. He says he has dropped over 25 pounds in the last several weeks and will be leaving Guam on Tuesday to train with Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto and Sakuraba in Japan for his final preparation for the fight.

It’s going to be a battle with Kawajiri and the Japanese media has already counted out Manibusan, who they have dubbed “Barracuda” in a recent marketing ploy.

“Kawajiri is a lot stronger than me, he’s fought and beaten the best of the best,” said Manibusan. “However, for me right now at this stage, I’m in a nothing to lose situation besides getting injured. I just want to give a good showing. I think in order to beat this guy I’m going to have to knock him out. He’s going to be very, very hard to submit, but who knows I could throw a Chamorro punch and lay him flat on his back.”

Should Manibusan win his bout against Kawajiri he will most likely be given the opportunity to fight the winner of the Shinya Aoki versus Joachim Hansen bout for the Lightweight title on New Year’s Eve.

CrankVs.FlyingCockaroach

Boys, Frank comes Nov 23rd…start practicing your submission combos so we can tapp his ass out!…read down on what I plan on executing to the boy after he commented to my wife on facebook that he’s gonna

“choke my arm!”…

Kiku! Why said u gonna choke my own arm!?…HAAAAAA!???….boyeeee? Just wait boy! In Novembre when you came here to cnmi…I’m gonna tap you down!
Jus bcuz I don’t have a facebook you’re gonna sangan me!!?? HAAAAAA??!…

Come to saipan and yo gonna get it! (Yo gonna gerrrrit!)..after I flying reverse gogomaplata your knee, I’m gonna transition to topmount RNC..then after you cry “uncle” I’m gonna do a flow series of submission moves starting wif- double leg trip-to ankle control-toehold foot lock-ankle pick…back to toe hold foot bar…continuing on to a flying neck crank-side mount torso twister-back control guillotine….then after that…I will end it with a devestating 3 point pressure from the clinch into a scary technical flying double knee bar calf crusher!!….and if that doesn’t work, then I will go with my high percentage finishing move:

The FLYING CHAMORRO HEAD CLUTCH!! With severely high decibel chamorro battle cry tone!!!….all at the same motion…

Be ready!!!!!……

CongratulationsTeamGuam

The buzz is on and TeamPurebred/LloydIrvin’s impressive performance at this years AsianOpenJiujitsuChampionships is resonating good things for Guam and our reconfirming position in regional and world Jiujitsu competition. Repeat and hardfought victories decorated the green and bright redtatami mats at the Tokyo Budokan earning Guam over 30medals of gold medal and silver and a just-as-impressive overall 2nd place team trophy in the PacificRim’s CBJJ and most prestigiious Jiujitsu event.

Team guam results

Purebred-34 medals total
Checkmatt JJ- 3 medals
GB-1 medal

Expectations were met and new horizons havc been defined with the echo of last year’s Tokyo Open results. as Team Lloyd Irvin  returned with a total metal tally of          Gold    Silver    Bronze  inthe mens,masters,and womens color belt  and weighted divisions

Consistent performances from PurebredLloydIrvin Guam over the years continues to attract the attention of an expanding audience that is already raising inquiries and requests for participation across the PacificRim’s growing BJJ community andindustry. this years team not only brought returning champions from the Bi-annual event but also came fully equipped with men and womens champions from Guam’s Marianas Open andCopaDe Marianas Jiujitsu andSubmission Grappling tournaments.

Notably, international BJJ competitior Eileen Wong, Dara Roberto, Jenna Shieh and Danielle Cabbacang made up temPurebred/LI’s  female entries into the event resounding the diversity in Guam’s internationally competitive BJJ community.

Cabaccang, multiple Marianas Open and Copa de Marianas Champion highlighted  her first tournament overseas earning  a gold medal in the women’s  blue belt     kilo division

 ”   I was filled with happiness after I took gold for Guam in my division at my first off island jiu jitsu competition. There was so much going through my mind before I got on the mat, but I gave it my all and I came out victorious.. Along with so many of my brothers and sisters from Purebred. God deserves all the glory for what Team Guam accomplished in this years Asian Open.”

 

fellow competitor and Marianas Open gold medalist Dara Roberto ventured to her second tournament in Japan for the caliber of athletes and added that “the Japanese possess a warrior spirit and when i go against them i know its going to be a good battle.”

After 3months in competition preparation with Purebred/LI  Jenna Shieh,womens bluebelt gold medlalist mentioned that “The best part of winning gold while representing Team Purebred/Lloyd Irvin is having something to show for all of the hard work and dedication that the team puts into training BJJ. I’ve trained at a handful of gyms, but the training and dedication to training at Purebred/Lloyd Irvin is on another level. The camaraderie and cohesiveness within the group makes for a great environment to train BJJ.

The Purebred/Lloyd Irvin coaches get the credit for making us “savs” on the mat. Coach Steve teaches solid technique and he and the higher-colored belts help us to develop winning strategies for training and competition. Come game time, we are definitely ready for battle! Oouuusss!!
 

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International Veteran Competitor Aileen Wong mentioned of this years event “  ”I would have to say the competition level is rising I noticed there were more competitors this year compared to last year where they had to combine the blue and purple division for the women; overall I saw such a variety of teams from all over the world–truly a great experience       ”

 Aside from multiple medal medalist finishes in the blue,purple,brown and blackbelt divisions—the younger competitors stole the show with World blue belt division bronze medalist Mike Sanchez closing out the mens purple belt division with 4submission victories all under 3minutes in the allowed 7minute matches. BlueBelt world —kilo world champion Eric Sian also took gold with 4victories to his second gold medal performance in Japan.

When asked what it meant to perform so well at Asia’s highest level of BJJ purple belt competition Sanchez replied  that”   “ya no worries rome man first i have to thank everyone in the gym. i couldn’t of done if without my coaches Steve Roberto, Terence Alfague, and all the training partners that pushed me till the day of the tournament. I trained very hard for this tournament trying to get at least 6 days of training a week with some circuits in between. I knew that the tournament was going to be easy, because the way we were training for the tournament was way harder than anyone would be able to push me in one 7 minute round. This year at the Asian Open i was a little more nerveous than i usually am, because last year was my first time fighting at purple belt and I lost my first match. Losing my first match made me train harder than ever and my goal was to come back to the Asian Open and get past that first fight. As for bringing home the gold via 4 submissions at such a high level event was one of the biggest accomplishments in jiu-jitsu career. I went into the tournament very anxious because i knew that I have been training really hard and i knew it was going to payoff. My game plan this year was to jump guard way before the japanese guys could jump guard. I knew it would only take a secound for them to jump guard as the referee says fight, so i wasted no time and jumped first. I worked my usual game plan from there and looked for the trangle. Once i locked the triangle i knew it would be only a couple secounds of fixing and making it tight before my opponents would be tapping, because thats what I worked everyday. To stand on the first place spot on the podium felt so good knowing that all my hard training paid off.”
  ”  while Sian echoed his teammates concern saying that”    ”The PanAsia 2010 Championships was yet again another unforgettable experience. This recent victory required me to be very determined, focused and not to mention very competitive. I know I could not have succeeded without the blessing of God, the help from my family and the support of the Purebred Lloyd Irvin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team. I want to expand my jiu-jitsu career as far as I can possibly take it by receiving my black belt and not only training amongst the best jiu-jitsu players, but to follow in the footsteps of my Coach, Steve Roberto, and to teach others as well.”
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Mens BlueBelt Double Silver Medalist Richard Enriquez continued that ”

thanking the Lord and team for the support and hard work of training we had for the past months. it was another great opportunity of experience to gain of an off island tournament. it got me feeling more comfortable and confident competing this year. i just got my mind set and stick to an A-C game plan. taking and focusing one match at a time, not thinking of how far or more matches left. had to give my best of all of each matches. “hard work beats talent, talent refuses to work hard.”"    ”

TeamPurebredLloyd Irvin remains a respected and respectful force in PacificRim BJJ, and (likely an increasing target for regional competitors) has increased prestige to a roots-runventure positioned perfectly not just in a place whereAmericas Day begins but also where pacific islanders have provided a healthy vehicle for world Jiujitsu can move forward

double gold medalist Stephen Roberto concluded that  “In closing, Guam was well Team Coach and also BlackBelt Masters Open and Heavyweight Division represented abroad by its finest combat athletes. Si yuus maase for all the support and prayers. We will continue to train hard to represent Guam and jiu jitsu to the highest level possible. Please continue to support your local jiu jitsu athletes and to remember, there is nothing a good day of grappling can’t cure! 
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 Thanks again Mike Fowler andJTTorres.     ”

CongratulationsTeamPurebred/Lloyd Irvin and GreatJob,GoodLuck,and please keep thegood news coming.

FokaiCombatUnit:S22andTT

Spike22 and TrenchTechPurebredMMAFighters@PXC18UniversityOfGuamFiledhouse

September19th,2009

Spike22:DreamOfTheBarracuda

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FokaiFamilia:PurebredUndisputed

GC 7.23.2009 highlight from egg ninja on Vimeo.

StolenFromHisWebsite:CrazyMikeFowler

www.mikefowlertv.com

RedCorner:TatsuyaKawajiri

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