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Friday, Jan 18, 2002

Promoters Look For Stars In’return Of The Heavyweights’


From the event’s promoters:



Promoters look for stars in
‘Return of the Heavyweights’


      Pomoters T. Jay Thompson and Monte Cox have announced the co-promotion of a 3-part mega event that will conclude with a 2-day, 16-fighter heavyweight elimination tournament in Honolulu.
      "Return of the Heavyweights" is the largest Grand Prix Tournament event in U.S. history. Including two 8-fighter qualifying events — scheduled Feb. 16 in Des Moines, Iowa, and March 16 in Orem, Utah — up to 32 competitors will take part in the tourney. The 16-fighter finale is set for April 25-26 at the Blaisdell Arena.
      The event will be presented by Full Contact Fighter, and will certainly draw the attention of event promoters everywhere, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the sport’s most prestigeous event in the U.S.
      "Monte’s and T.Jay’s shows have discovered many young fighters who have gone on to become big stars," said Joe Silva, UFC vice president of talent relations. "I am looking forward to seeing who wins this tournament. I am always looking for new, talented heavyweight fighters."
      In addition to providing exposure to UFC officials, the tourney also offers a premium payday for the up-and-coming heavyweights. The Grand Prix winner will receive $10,000 and the runnerup will earn $2,500… not to mention exposure in Full Contact Fighter’s magazine and television show.
      The heavyweight tourney is nothing new for Thompson, who promotes Super Brawl events and produced one of the most exciting 8-man events of time a year ago. In that event, six of the eight fighters went on to compete in either the UFC, Pride or both. Those fighters include: Josh Barnett, Travis Fulton, Heath Herring, Bobby Hoffman, John Marsh and Ricco Rodriguez.
      "After such an amazing tourney, we knew it would be tough to duplicate it," Thompson said. "So, we decided to double it… and spread it out over two days and find out once again who are the biggest young heavyweights in the world."
      Anticipating a long list of fighters wishing to take part in the event, promoters decided to hold the two qualifying events. In each of those tournaments, the winner and runnerup will earn $2,000 and $1,000, respectively, and spots (all expenses paid) in the final 16-man bracket. The other 12 fighters will be chosen on their own merits.
      Fighters interested in either the Feb. 16 event in Des Moines, or the March 16 event in Orem, Utah, should contact Cox at Fiteiowa@aol.com or call (563) 332-2075.
      Fighters interested in the 16-man finale should contact Thompson at superbrawl@hawaii.rr.com or call (808) 524-6062.



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The Replacement Killer – Meet 24-year-old Alex Stiebling, the young man who came in as a last-minute replacement and swept through the 16-man IVC tournament in Venezuela and defeated Alan Goes in Pride.

Mixed Martial Arts: The Year in Review – the ten most influential events in 2001.

Preparing to Throwdown at UFC 35: Jens Pulver, BJ Penn, Dave Menne & Kevin Randleman speak in depth about their upcoming fights at UFC 35.

SHOOTO: The Final Act – Professional Shooto official fights from Tokyo Bay NK Hall

WFA Hits the Strip: Aaron Crecy previews the return of John Lewis’ Night club/Fight club show.

RSF: Mayhem in Ft. Myers – Reality Super Fighting featured Din Thomas’ last fight for the RSF Super Lightweight title as well as more MMA action in Fort Myers, Florida.

You may remember João Alberto Barreto as the first UFC referee, what you may not know is Barreto’s father-in-law was the one who introduced Count Koma to Carlos Gracie, thus sparking the flame that was to become Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A veteran of dozens of MMA battles in the "old days", Barreto’s tales of his past are engrossing.

SHOGUN holds its inaugural show in Paradise – Honolulu, Hawaii. We take you there for the action as well a post-fight interview with Dennis Hallman.

In Catching Up With Frank Shamrock, we find out what the former champ has been up to and whether he plans to return to the ring.

Matt Hughes BioFile: get inside the UFC Welterweight champ’s head… everything from his musical tastes (Country… who woulda guessed?) to his last Halloween costume (a WWF wrestler) to his pre-fight feelings.

Fight fans make their picks for the best of 2001.

In our monthly columns…
In Matt Hume‘s techniques, Matt Hume and Mark Ashton demonstrate a Modified Half Guard Sweep technique; and in the Punchers Corner, champion kickboxer Derek Panza discusses the Drills for Fighting "Toe to Toe".

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Get your copy of FCF today!
Subscriptions available via our secure server
(or by calling 516-922-1081)
and at Tower Records locations worldwide!

Here’s what’s in the current issue:


FCF New Issue
PRIDE-18: Cold Fury – Live coverage from Fukuoka, Japan.

The Replacement Killer – Meet 24-year-old Alex Stiebling, the young man who came in as a last-minute replacement and swept through the 16-man IVC tournament in Venezuela and defeated Alan Goes in Pride.

Mixed Martial Arts: The Year in Review – the ten most influential events in 2001.

Preparing to Throwdown at UFC 35: Jens Pulver, BJ Penn, Dave Menne & Kevin Randleman speak in depth about their upcoming fights at UFC 35.

SHOOTO: The Final Act – Professional Shooto official fights from Tokyo Bay NK Hall

WFA Hits the Strip: Aaron Crecy previews the return of John Lewis’ Night club/Fight club show.

RSF: Mayhem in Ft. Myers – Reality Super Fighting featured Din Thomas’ last fight for the RSF Super Lightweight title as well as more MMA action in Fort Myers, Florida.

You may remember João Alberto Barreto as the first UFC referee, what you may not know is Barreto’s father-in-law was the one who introduced Count Koma to Carlos Gracie, thus sparking the flame that was to become Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A veteran of dozens of MMA battles in the "old days", Barreto’s tales of his past are engrossing.

SHOGUN holds its inaugural show in Paradise – Honolulu, Hawaii. We take you there for the action as well a post-fight interview with Dennis Hallman.

In Catching Up With Frank Shamrock, we find out what the former champ has been up to and whether he plans to return to the ring.

Matt Hughes BioFile: get inside the UFC Welterweight champ’s head… everything from his musical tastes (Country… who woulda guessed?) to his last Halloween costume (a WWF wrestler) to his pre-fight feelings.

Fight fans make their picks for the best of 2001.

In our monthly columns…
In Matt Hume‘s techniques, Matt Hume and Mark Ashton demonstrate a Modified Half Guard Sweep technique; and in the Punchers Corner, champion kickboxer Derek Panza discusses the Drills for Fighting "Toe to Toe".

Every issue of Full Contact Fighter is jam-packed with fight news from the U.S. to Brazil to Japan. FCF travels the globe to bring the fights to you. Get yours today! Available at Tower Records stores around the world or by subscription…


From the event’s promoter:



No Mercy Entertainment
No Holds Barred Fights!

Fight picture
Sat. January 26, 2002
Colorado Springs City Auditorium

Tickets at Independent Records $15, $20, $25

Special guest:
UFC Heavyweight Champion
Randy Couture

For more information, call 719-575-0900
Or visit our website at:
www.rockymountainslammer.com



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From the event’s promoter:



WARRIORS QUEST UPDATE:

On behalf of Warriors Quest, I have felt the need to make a statement in order to clear up a couple of rumors that have been circulated recently. Warriors Quest is NOT in financial trouble! We are STRONGER than ever and you will see it in our next card. You can look forward to a lot of new, explosive talent from Hawaii as well as from the U.S. mainland and internationally. We have searched the world for the best opponent for Ray "Bradda" Cooper who will be defending his title that night. The match between "Cabbage" Correira and Malcolm Ahlo is CANCELLED. Cabbage’s management pulled him out of Warriors Quest. Last but not least, Hawaiian champion, Kawika Pa’aluhi makes his long awaited return to the ring and has his sights set on the vacant Warriors Quest Light Heavyweight Championship.

Brennan Kamaka, Warriors Quest promoter

posted by Full Contact Fighter @ 8:00 pm
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