Super Brawl 29
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Super Brawl 29 Weigh-in and Press Conference May 8, 2003 24-Hour Fitness Kapiolani Honolulu, Hawaii By Mike Onzuka Promoter T. Jay Thompson has really out done himself for Super Brawl 29. Not only was he successful in hosting the first Shooto championship outside of Japan, but he has packed the card with high ranking Shooto fighters, many of who happen to be from Hawaii, including Ray "Bradda" Cooper, Shooto number one ranked welterweight and Stephen "Bozo" Palling, Shooto number one ranked lightweight. Shooto lightweight number three ranked, Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, is quickly becoming one of the most exciting fighters in his weight class and will face Jiu-Jitsu specialist and the well-rounded, Jeff Curran, who has been on a roll, winning his last four fights in impressive fashion. "Kid" has been here in Hawaii acclimating himself to the Hawaii weather and has been at fighting weight for about a week now and looking shredded to the bone. This fight is the one to watch. Two highly explosive fighters that will be sure to push the fight until someone goes down. The Filipino Phenom, Eddie Yagin will bring his aggressive style against a wild card in 6-2 Joe Jordan. The under card is packed with up and coming fighters which will surely make their mark in the Hawaii scene which has been a hot bed of young talent. Everyone made weight and seems ready for action. Any of the top four fights could be headlining cards anywhere in the US. I am itching to see the fighters go at it.
A possible sell-out crowd of 8,800 may be on hand to support Hawaii’s most popular fighter, Egan Inoue as he finally gets his shot at the Shooto title. Masanori Suda has been holding the belt since January 2002 and looks in great shape to try to keep it. This event will probably the largest audience in Hawaii and possibly America for a Shooto sanctioned card. People worldwide can order the internet live broadcast of the event by going to www.Superbrawltv.com where FCF’s own Mike Onzuka will be co-commentating the blow by blow action. Remember to check out FCF’s website for the results and get a subscription to get the fight breakdown of how this even went down. Fight Card 167.5lbs 2×5 minute rounds Heavyweight 2×5 minute rounds 143lbs 2×5 minute rounds 167.5lbs 2×5 minute rounds 167.5lbs 2×5 minute round Sorry for that shot with the crazy eyes Billy. 143lbs 3×5 minute rounds 145lbs 3×5 minute rounds Shooto and Super Brawl Title Unification Bout |
