Action-packed, “no-holds-barred” Competition
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From the event’s promoter:  Action-packed, "no-holds-barred" competition Sunday, April 29, 2001 KING OF THE CAGE—THE BIGGEST, THE BADDEST, THE BEST Hosted by Eddie Bravo and emceed by "The Voice of the Octagon" Bruce Buffer, "King of the Cage 8" attacks with a vengeance, presenting yet another incredible fight card in a line of now legendary King of the Cage fight cards. Already renowned for bringing the best domestic and international mixed martial arts competitors into the cage, "King of the Cage" will rock Northern California at the Colusa Casino in the city of Williams, one hour north of Sacramento. See 10 matches that will be all-out wars including Vernon "Tiger" White of the Lion’s Den in perhaps his fiercest match ever as he looks to defend his King of the Cage World Light Heavy Weight Championship against number one contender Marvin Eastman (John Lewis Jiu Jitsu). Will Eastman declaw the Tiger? Show up and see. In another main event Gil Castillo (14-0) of the Caesar Gracie Academy looks to dethrone another Lion’s Den member as he challenges reigning King of the Cage World Middleweight Champion, Joe Hurley (11-0). And in the third match of the tri-main event, NHB legend Jerry Bohlander faces Judo specialist from Japan, Toshi Oyama (fresh off of his 17 second KO of Mike "Rhino" Bourke at KOTC 7). Also scheduled on the card—Pride fighters from Japan, Koh and Daijiro Matsui, Kelly Dullanty of Striker Sports, Martin Armendares of the Caesar Gracie Academy, and Brazilian black belt legend Andre Pentenares representing John Lewis Jiu Jitsu. From: Team King of the Cage LESS THAN 500 TICKETS ARE LEFT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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MAIN EVENTS |
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205lbs |
Vernon "Tiger" White Lion’s Den KOTC Lt-Heavywt. World Champ |
Vs. | Marvin Eastman John Lewis Jiu Jitsu |
205lbs |
Toshi Oyama Japan (Judo) |
Vs. | Jerry Bohlander Lion’s Den |
175lbs |
Joe Hurley Lion’s Den KOTC Middlewt. World Champ |
Vs. | Gil Castillo Caesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu |
FEATURE FIGHTS |
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205lbs |
Koh Japan (Pride) |
Vs. | David Terrell Caesar Gracie |
180lbs |
Brian Sleeman Dragon’s Lair |
Vs. | TBA |
180lbs |
Kelly Dullanty Striker Sports |
Vs. | Martin Armendares Cesar Gracie |
155lbs |
Andre Pentenares John Lewis Jiu Jitsu |
Vs. | Phillip Perez Team Fresno |
UNDERCARD FIGHTS |
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205lbs |
Jeremy Edwards Striker Sports |
Vs. | Edwin Dewees Brausa Academy |
200lbs |
Daijiro Matsui Takada Dojo/Team Sakuraba |
Vs. | Rick Kerns Ted William’s Combat Grappling |
140lbs |
Chad Washburn Ted William’s Combat Grappling |
Vs. | Anthony Ramos Striker Sports |
