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Pride Fc “beasts From The East”(a.k.a. Pride 16)additional Match Ups

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PRIDE FC "BEASTS FROM THE EAST"
(a.k.a. PRIDE 16)
Additional Match Ups


Pride FC Logo
PRIDE FC "BEASTS FROM THE EAST"
Date: September 24, 2001
Gate open: 1:30 PM
Fights start: 5:00 PM
Place: Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan)

Three additional matches have been announced:
new matches indicated by the asterisk (*)

Mark Coleman vs. Rodrigo Nogueira
Don Frye vs. Gilbert Yvel
Igor Vovchanchyn vs. Semmy Schilt
Guy Mezger vs. Ricardo Arona
*Daijiro Matsui vs. Murilo Ninja
*Akira Shoji vs. Brad Kohlar
*Assuerio Silva vs. Norihisa Yamamoto
Gary Goodridge vs. Yoshiaki Yatsu

*Card subject to change


Daijiro Matsui
Daijiro Matsui
HOMETOWN: Okayama, Japan
DOB: 12/5/1972
WEIGHT: 199 lbs.
HEIGHT: 5’9"
FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • ’01 PRIDE 14 def. Pele

    • Murilo Ninja
    Murilo Ninja
    ENTRY PRIDE: First time in Pride
    HOMETOWN: Brazil
    DOB: 5/20/1980
    WEIGHT: 188 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’0"

    Akira Shoji
    Akira Shoji
    ENTRY PRIDE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, GP, 9, 11, 12 & 14
    HOMETOWN: Uozu, Japan
    DOB: 1/31/1974
    WEIGHT: 194 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 5’8"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • ’00 PRIDE 11 def. Herman Renting
  • ’00 PRIDE 9 def. John Renken
  • ’00 PRIDE GP2000 def. Ebenezer Fontes Braga
  • ’99 PRIDE 7 def. Larry Parker
  • ’99 PRIDE 6 def. Guy Mezger
  • ’98 PRIDE 4 def. Wallid Ismail
  • ’98 PRIDE 2 def. Juan Mott

    • Brad Kohlar
    Brad Kohlar
    ENTRY PRIDE: First time in Pride
    HOMETOWN: Ohio, USA
    DOB: 5/26/1964
    WEIGHT: 229 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’0"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • UFC Veteran
  • RINGS KOK Veteran

    • Assuerio Silva
    Assuerio Silva
    ENTRY PRIDE: 15
    HOMETOWN: Brazil
    DOB: 6/18/1974
    WEIGHT: 222 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’0"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • ’01 PRIDE 15 def. Valentijn Overeem
  • ’01 MECCA WORLD VALE TUDO 5 def. Walter Aba
  • ’00 MECCA WORLD VALE TUDO 4 def. Pedro Otavio

    • Norihisa Yamamoto
    Norihisa Yamamoto
    ENTRY PRIDE: First time in Pride
    HOMETOWN: Kudamatsu, Japan
    DOB: 7/4/1970
    WEIGHT: 216 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’4"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • RINGS VETERAN

    • Daijiro Matsui
    Daijiro Matsui
    HOMETOWN: Okayama, Japan
    DOB: 12/5/1972
    WEIGHT: 199 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 5’9"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • ’01 PRIDE 14 def. Pele

    • Murilo Ninja
    Murilo Ninja
    ENTRY PRIDE: First time in Pride
    HOMETOWN: Brazil
    DOB: 5/20/1980
    WEIGHT: 188 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’0"

    Akira Shoji
    Akira Shoji
    ENTRY PRIDE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, GP, 9, 11, 12 & 14
    HOMETOWN: Uozu, Japan
    DOB: 1/31/1974
    WEIGHT: 194 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 5’8"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • ’00 PRIDE 11 def. Herman Renting
  • ’00 PRIDE 9 def. John Renken
  • ’00 PRIDE GP2000 def. Ebenezer Fontes Braga
  • ’99 PRIDE 7 def. Larry Parker
  • ’99 PRIDE 6 def. Guy Mezger
  • ’98 PRIDE 4 def. Wallid Ismail
  • ’98 PRIDE 2 def. Juan Mott

    • Brad Kohlar
    Brad Kohlar
    ENTRY PRIDE: First time in Pride
    HOMETOWN: Ohio, USA
    DOB: 5/26/1964
    WEIGHT: 229 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’0"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • UFC Veteran
  • RINGS KOK Veteran

    • Assuerio Silva
    Assuerio Silva
    ENTRY PRIDE: 15
    HOMETOWN: Brazil
    DOB: 6/18/1974
    WEIGHT: 222 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’0"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • ’01 PRIDE 15 def. Valentijn Overeem
  • ’01 MECCA WORLD VALE TUDO 5 def. Walter Aba
  • ’00 MECCA WORLD VALE TUDO 4 def. Pedro Otavio

    • Norihisa Yamamoto
    Norihisa Yamamoto
    ENTRY PRIDE: First time in Pride
    HOMETOWN: Kudamatsu, Japan
    DOB: 7/4/1970
    WEIGHT: 216 lbs.
    HEIGHT: 6’4"
    FIGHTING HISTORY:

  • RINGS VETERAN


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    A crowd of more than 6,000 fills the E-Center for the first NHB competition ever in the state of Utah. Brazilian stars Fabiano Iha and Cleber Luciano slug it out… and only one of them is left standing.
    NHB ironman Travis Fulton delivers one of the most brutal slams ever… and UFC veteran Chris Brennan faces wresting star Steve Horton in a Super Bout. Three 4-man tournaments… 17 bouts in all.
    This event is definitely one of the best in NHB history.
    No matter what you like, this has it all… KO’s, submissions and close decisions.
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    The best lightweight tournament in Extreme Challenge history!
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    From NAGA President Kipp Kollar:


    North American Grappling Association Items

    While I am not sure who, I know that many of you have been directly affected by these ruthless attacks on our country and our people. The staff of the NAGA, MixedMartialArts.com, Ground Zero, Proving Groundz, Viper Fightwear would like to extend our prayers & condolences to any and all of those that have been touched by this tragic event.

    We will not cancel or postpone any of the events over the next few weeks. I want to confirm the events and dates and remind you all that in the scheme of things, these events are just a small part of our lives. I hope you prioritize your time with family and friends and whatever you end up doing over the next few weeks, pay extra attention to the people you care about.
    Kipp

    THIS SATURDAY 9/15/01 – EVENT IS ON!

    JBA SUBMISSION CHALLENGE (Grappling Tournament)
    WHEN: Saturday, September 15 (10AM TO 6 PM)
    WHERE: Sommerset, MA (North East School)
    WHAT: 70 Gi & No-Gi (Kids, Teen, Women, Senior & Adult) Grappling Divisions
    MORE INFO: Don Banville at (508) 673-5688 or Email don@jbajj.com
    WEBSITE: http://www.nagafighter.com
    NO GI DIVISIONS: Use standard NAGA Rules
    GI DIVISIONS: Use standard BJJ Rules
    4-MAN ABSOLUTE: Charlie Ferrera (Caique), Mat Santos (JBA), Mat Fletcher (Boston BJJ) & Dragon’s Lair
    TROPHIES: 1st thru 4th Place

    NAGA HAWAIIAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP

    WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPT 22, 2001 (11 AM to 4 PM)
    WHAT: 35 GI & NO GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS
    WHERE: HONOLULU, HAWAII (Wallace Rider Farrington High School Gym Bldg Q)
    CONTACT: ERIC GOO (808) 381-7838
    EMAIL: PRESIDENT@NAGAFIGHTER.COM
    WEBSITE: WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM

    4-MAN ABSOULTE:
    The NAGA Hawaiian Grappling Championship will be hosting a 4-Man Absolute Division with Hawaii’s best 185 lb. Grapplers fighting for cash and a belt. 4-MAN INVITATIONAL:

    • RON "Machine Gun" JUHN – Team Jesus is Lord
    • STEVE HORDINSKI – Team Relson Gracie
    • ANTHONY TORRES – Grappling Unlimited
    • JOAO MORIAS – 2000 NAGA Team Champion

    For more information please go to nagafighter.com

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    When: Oct 27th, Saturday (7 to 11 PM)
    Where: Wildwood, NJ (Wildwood Convention Center)
    Contact: Kipp Kollar at KippKollar@nagafighter.com

    Welterweight Title Fight:
    Stephen Haigh vs. Zack Wakeman

    Single Fights:
    Kurt Pelligrino (Renzo) vs. Christian Montes
    Chad Beatty (Renzo) vs. Justin Erdner
    Bill Scott (Renzo) vs. Cisco Lopez (Fortunato)
    Nick Cottone (Hector Rodriguez) vs. Matt Berman (JKD)
    Mac Danzig vs. Tony Rivera (Renzo)
    Mark Collangelo (Renzo) vs. Brian Kelly (Tai-Kai)
    Bear (Fight Factory) vs. TBA
    Dave Bravo (Hybrid Elite) vs. TBA
    Eddy Rolon vs. TBA
    James Gabert (Renzo) vs. TBA
    Norman Schack (Renzo) vs. TBA
    Tom DiLallo vs. TBA

    Call Joe Cuff to get on this card (Spots are limited)

    MASS DESTRUCTION VALE TUDO V

    When: November 4th, Saturday 7 to 11 PM
    Where: Fall River, Massachusetts
    Contact: Don Banville at don@jbajj.com
    WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM For more info on all events!

    Middleweight Title Fight:
    Joe Pomfret vs. Ted Govola

    Single Fights:
    Bill Luff vs. Chris Russo
    Jimmy Elumba vs. Chris Roberts
    Jack Welby vs. Rusty Pontz

    Other Fighters:
    Jorge Rivera, Joe Cuff, Josh Pupa, Pierre Gouillet, Greg Mendes and many more…

    More info coming soon!
    Call Joe Cuff to get on this card

    NORTH AMERCIAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP

    WHEN: Saturday, November 17th & Sunday, November 18th

    TIME: Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM
    WHERE: Bayonne, New Jersey (Marist H.S.)
    WHAT: 110 Gi & No-Gi Grappling Divisions
    MORE INFO: Kipp Kollar (860) 635-1867, President@Nagafighter.com
    WEBSITE: www.NAGAFighter.com
    RULES: Use NAGA Rules, GI DIVISIONS: Use standard BJJ Rules
    KIDS DIVISIONS:
    BY WEIGHT & AGE: Twice the number of Kids Divisions than a normal NAGA event
    SUPERFIGHT: Dan "The Beast" Severn vs. Wade Rome
    DOOR PRIZE: SEADOO XP JET SKI – To be given away!

    Florida grapplers – we need your help!!!!!

    The NAGA US NATIONALS were scheduled for Saturday, December 1st in Ft. Pierce FL. The venue contacted this week to tell us that plans changed and they were tearing up the gym floor in December.

    WE NEED ANOTHER VENUE – Does anyone in FL have a friend or family member that can get us access to a gym in Central FL, Orlando or Miami area? Please contact me, Kipp Kollar 860-635-1867.

    Thank you

    posted by Full Contact Fighter @ 8:00 pm
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