Coleman Speaks On The Scare, Future In Mma
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Coleman Speaks on the Scare, Future in MMA By Joe Hall  FCF: First off, are you OK? MC: Yeah, I think everything is going to be fine here in the end. Pretty scary moment for me — total paralysis for about ten minutes or so. I have almost all my feeling back now. I still have some numbness in my hands. There’s still a lot of soreness, stiffness in the neck. As we do this interview right now, I’m still on painkillers. FCF: What exactly happened? FCF: Obviously, that was a frightening moment. What thoughts were going through your head at that time? FCF: I imagine someone called 911? FCF: So, there wasn’t much question that the fight against Don Frye would have to be cancelled? FCF: How many days were you in the hospital? FCF: You mentioned the doctors told you that you had a few bone spurs. What else did they say? And how has your future in fighting been affected? I have to think about my kids and consider if I want to risk this. As we talk, my answer is definitely. This is what I do. I’m not going to deny it; there is a lot of fear involved. But as every day passes, I’m confident the fear will leave. I’m just going to work hard, and I still plan on coming back. I feel absolutely horrible to the Pride organization, the fans out there and Don Frye himself. He really deserved this rematch, and I was really looking forward to putting on a good show. I feel like I’ve let a lot of people down. But I’ve been down before, and I’m not the type of person that stays down. FCF: How long do you estimate it will be before you can get back to training or even step back into the ring? FCF: Is there anything else you’d like to say? |
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Warriors Quest 5: New Blood Held June 7, 2002 at the Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii By Chris Onzuka – Chris@Onzuka.com  As with a lot of events that feature new or upcoming fighters, someimes you get a night of action-packed fights and sometimes the fights are duds. This night had a mix of both. Some of the notable matches including the impressive KO from new comer, Mark Moreno, the 44-second submission by Malcolm Ahlo and Bozo Paling’s inspiring performance of being knocked out on his feet (or on his back in this case), surviving the last 10 seconds of round 1 and coming back and arm locking a tough Mike Haltom. Welterweight 70.0kg Class B Light Heavyweight 83.0kg Class B Welterweight 70.0kg Class B Welterweight 70.0kg Class B Welterweight 70.0kg Class B Light Heavyweight 83.0kg Class B Super Heavyweight Class B  Malcolm Ahlo (Professional Training Center, Ewa Beach, 5’9", 145.5kg) Def. Maloka Sasa (HMC, Kalihi, 5’9", 111.5kg) Submission via Americana key lock at 44 seconds into round 1. Welterweight 70.0kg Class B Main Event |
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From the event’s promoter: Pro Lineup Set for Extreme Challenge 48 TAMA, Iowa — The lineup for the professional portion of Extreme Challenge 48 has been finalized and there’s no shortage of heavyweights. The pro/amateur event is scheduled for July 27 at the Meskwaki Casino * Hotel in Tama, Iowa. Tim Sylvia, 6-foot-8 and 260 pounds, returns to the ring fresh off his victory at the "Return of the Heavyweights" 16-man tourney in Hawaii. He will face former bodybuilder and hard-hitting Jeff Gerlick, 6-3 and 285, of Charleston, Ill., in the main event. Also, three-time Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Andre "The Chief" Roberts returns to the sport after taking more than a year off to try pro boxing. Roberts, 6-2 and 335, was 5-1 in boxing and sports an 11-1 record in mixed martial arts. He’ll face heavy-handed undefeated (9-0) Nathan Sanches, 6-1 and 310, of Houma, La. Tyrone Roberts, also a UFC veteran, will compete in a heavyweight bout. The younger Roberts, 5-11 and 220, sports a 17-1-1 record and will face newcomer William Hill, 6-2, 240, of Aurora, Ill. In another pro bout, Vern Jefferson will face Kurt McKinnon. Besides the professional bouts, an Extreme Trials amateur competition will be held. Fighters can compete in five weight divisions — 150-under, 170-under, 190-under, 210-under and heavyweight — with the winners earning a berth into the 2002 MMA Nationals at the end of the year. For more information, contact Monte Cox at 563 332-2075 or email at Fiteiowa@aol.com. The lineup: Tim Sylvia (14-0) Andre Roberts (10-1) Tyrone Roberts (17-1-1) Vern Jefferson (0-3) |
