PXC15—How about those fights? For one thing, despite the heat, it sure was good to see the Fieldhouse full again. Congratulations to the security and staff, fans, and fighters that night, for the most part, in keeping the peace. An applause for all the fighters for some great fights and a standing ovation for TheJuggernaut and Roque. Hats off to Alex and Charles for battles well fought. And two thumbs up for a new Boxing and Wrestling Commission that is willing to work with and through the people.

In a fully packed fieldhouse and with all the quality talent that weve found in a 100% local fight card. It kind of makes you wonder why before this, promoters have spent so much money flying in, housing, and accommodating off-island or outside-of-region fighter athletes.

Seeing it on tv is one thing but it was important that we were exposed to off-island talent live and direct. Bringing this level physically closer to home only brought us closer to the world level, as we can see in the ever-improving fighter athletes in our islands today.

Does the increasing abundance in local talent mean that we wont be seeing anymore off-island fighters? I hardly think so. There is definitely substantial value in an all local fight card but regardless of the rise of on-island talent, it is important that in the long run we continue to see

Local Competition Martial Arts, (not just MMA competition)has gone far beyond about just figuring who’s best on the island. In many ways, this sport and industry has also grown far beyond mere money-making and entertainment; it has also evolved into a tremendous vehicle for ambassadorship and networking, and among other things it has also served as an instrument of inspiration for our people.

For those of us fans who have traveled off island and have met up with some of the fighters and athletes that have competed or visited here, Im confident we can agree that the love our island has given to our visitors, has set off a chain reaction of things that have gained our island and people a significant position not only as an Martial  Arts training and competition venue, but also as  a reliable and landmark source for many byproduct talents of our flourishing industry such as graphic design, video editing and general fitness training.

So for the fans who have, for years, stood by so loyally for Guam Combat Sports, you can rest in confidence that in more ways than one, Guam Combat Sports and its industry stand ever so loyally by you.

Thanks for dropping by.

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Guam’s StephenRobertoVs.Demetrius Ramos

ONRA:June4th,2008

Two faces familiar to

A major television network with EliteXtremeCombat broadcast on CBS this past weekend.

Really Wanted to commend our guys from Guam competing inThe2008BJJWorldChampionships.

Its been months of training under the guidance of Instructors Mike Fowler and Stephen Roberto. 14representatives of TeamPurebred/LloydIrvin Guam have been in preparation for the event with work-thru inhouse tournaments as well as the CopadeMarianas this past February. 

In Brazilian Jiujitsu We secured a World Championship last year and we can do it again this year. The path to glory is not an easy road. Our guys have to prepare for the competition. Cutting weight, taking time off work, spending time away from other personal endeavors, time and sacrifice. Not to mentionBody aches from hours spent on the mat and the gym. Flights to LA don’t come  cheap, neither is room and board, and transportation , while in theSunshine State.

With all the preparation coming from most of the competitors on the same level of sacrifice, its getting more and more difficult to guarantee victory. Put simply,Winning and losing is in the nature of competition. Remember that we are a strong and resilient people and a loss or 2 or even 20 is something that can never keep us down.

Of course, for  themost part, athletes are there to compete, and our people compete to win.You win some lose some but if we cant come back with amedal, don’t let that make us come back empty-handed. Have faith in the power of positive thinking and we all believe in the skills of our representatives.Our guys have proven in tournaments overseas that we have come a far way and are adamantly moving forward in this sport.

So many people have done so much for the history of our sport. And for the people who are competing in this event or for any off island event for that matter, win or lose you’re doing good things for our islands

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Really, You’re giving both our ancestors and descendants good things to be proud of. Weve become a world class identity and are well on our way to becoming world class performers.

For Guam, in combatives, there are bigger mechanics in play than the pursuit of victory among competitors in sport, there is also the pursuit of success among spectators in the positive labeling of our islands.

 Its something that were definitely not doing alone, it’s a legacy that’s built on the efforts of our fighterathletes, the contributions of their sponsors, and the aliiances forged with a growing family established in the pursuit of success in sport and the pursuit of success in skill and understanding in martial art.

It goes without saying that the fusion of athletics and martial art are doing magnificent things for our people. And we can see that our people are  doing the same for that fusion in return.. Passing this intention to our neighbors and our children is a healthy initiative so that when our representatives return from abroad with or without medals, they can feel the embrace of an island that respects their hard work and appreciates their very real sacrifices.

 Good Luck for