Pfizer Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 im not sure but this is how mauro describes it in his blog. http://www.thefightnetwork.com/blog/post/1...ro_of_the_story I am often asked how I got involved in Mixed Martial Arts. Due to my life long love/hate relationship with the choreographed world of ‘rasslin, I was immediately intrigued when the Ultimate Fighting Championship or “real pro-wrestling” made its pay per view debut in 1993. I still laugh when so called MMA "purists" lash out at those of us who actually see the pro-wrestling footprints all over the MMA blueprint. In 2001, a good friend of mine, Dave Scholten, was testing the MMA waters in my native British Columbia and he invited me to this MMA tournament that was being held at BCIT (a Vancouver college). One of the guests on hand was none other than the ultra charismatic fighting legend Bas Rutten. I recognized him as the former UFC Heavyweight champion and current color commentator with PRIDE. A former co-worker at a club I used to spin at came up to me at the tournament and told me that Dave said that I should talk to him about a martial arts movie he was making that would feature none other than Mr. Rutten himself! I agreed to appear in the film ( a straight to bargain bin release) as a fight commentator (big stretch I know!). A few days after the tournament, Bas and I met at the recording studio and immediately hit it off. We had such great chemistry during our recording session that Bas asked for my contact information. He said that he would love to work with me again in the future which I heard as “get your people to call my people and let’s do lunch!”. Needless to say, I was shocked when, true to his word, Bas contacted me in the summer of 2003, letting me know that PRIDE had let play by play announcer (and my current ELITE XC broadcast partner) Stephen Quadros go and his replacement Damon “the Dawg” Perry (remember him?) was unavailable for the October debut of BUSHIDO. Pride executives asked Bas if they knew of anyone who might be able to take his place. I don’t know why but I have the sudden urge to write INSERT PUNCH LINE HERE at the end of the last sentence. With a phone call that would change my life forever, Bas punched in my digits and instructed me to send a demo tape to the PRIDE office in Los Angeles. Days after doing just that, I received an email asking me if I would like to go to Japan to announce the first BUSHIDO event. Its possible that he was just at BCIT to do the commentating. I think he lives in abbotsford still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Looks like Justin Eilers was shot dead yesterday http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/eilers-shot-dead-15598 Saturday, December 27, 2008 by Loretta Hunt (lhunt@sherdog.com) 15598 Justin Eilers was shot and died shortly after on Friday morning in an apparent domestic disturbance at an acquaintance’s home in Canyon County, Idaho. Eilers was 30 years old. Canyon County sheriffs arrived at the residence at 10:44 p.m. MST, where Eilers was found shot and wounded. "Emergency medical staff took live-saving measures, but they were unsuccessful," said Capt. Dana Maxfield. Eilers was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy conducted Friday released the cause of death as a single gunshot wound to the chest. The bullet reportedly punctured Eilers’ lung before exiting his body, said Monte Cox, Eiler's longtime manager. Cox said Eilers had gathered with relatives for the holidays, but tensions escalated with an ex-girlfriend, also in attendance. Eilers was asked to leave the residence, but was said to have refused and began throwing dishes and other objects in protest. The home’s owner was then said to have pulled a gun on Eilers and shot him in the chest after a brief verbal confrontation. Eilers’ ex-girlfriend, mother, and young son were said to have been in the room at the time of the shooting. James Robert Malec, 48, was arrested and charged with second degree murder in relation with the shooting, said Capt. Maxfield. It is believed that Malec is Eilers’ mother’s boyfriend. Capt. Maxfield could not confirm this relationship or Eilers' alleged interaction with the ex-girlfriend. Maxfield did confirm that numerous relatives were at the scene at the time of the shooting. Eilers was introduced to the fight game by close friend and former UFC champion Jens Pulver, who saw potential in the former Iowa State middle linebacker. After a brief tryout, Eilers became a member of the formidable Miletich Martial Arts team. A well-liked figure in the fight community, the athletic heavyweight quickly rose through the ranks and fought for the UFC heavyweight championship against Andrei Arlovski at UFC 53 in June 2005. The fight was stopped 4:10 into the first round when Eilers incurred a knee injury and collapsed to the canvas. Eilers (19-7-1) appeared in the Octagon four times, and went 1-3 in the UFC. The Boise native reeled off 10 victories in his next 11 fights and got his second title bid for the EliteXC promotion in 2008. After a second-round loss to the much heftier Antonio Silva last July, Eilers announced he’d be moving down to the 205-pound division. “He was really getting his fight career together,” said Cox, who called Eilers a good friend. Jeff Sherwood and Brian Knapp contributed to this report. Edited December 28, 2008 by Harbinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovative Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I just ordered it and I can't wait. I got Noguira, Silva, and Evans all winning their bouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Knee to the nuggets from mostapha to Congo. That had to hurt. Holy smokes. What a retaliation by Congo on Mostapha. Double hard nugget shot back. Edited December 28, 2008 by Harbinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyco-rc Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 holy crap congo absolutely wailed on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyco-rc Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 SILVVVVVVVAAAAAAAA RAMPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalistan_Zindabad Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 LOL at Congo and Al-Turk, that was a pretty messed up match, but Congo killed him in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 A little something for the wandy fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks8 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 RAAAAMMMMPAAAAGEEEE EEE holy he got knocked the fcuk out!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalistan_Zindabad Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) SHTTTTTTTTTTTT SILVA LOST(lol), I wanted Silva to win this one. Edited December 28, 2008 by Khalistan_Zindabad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyco-rc Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 WOW WOW WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks8 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 SHTTTTTTTTTTTT SILVA WON, I wanted Silva to win this one. SILVA got knocked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalistan_Zindabad Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 SILVA got knocked out Lol my bad wrote it wrong, though I meant to say he lost, but should've won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyco-rc Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 evensen is faatttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalistan_Zindabad Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) ... Edited December 28, 2008 by Khalistan_Zindabad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoots&scores Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Nog just got smoked. Dude's just taken too much punishment over his career. He won't be able to eat without help in 30 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm officially a Frank Mir fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Rampage will walk through Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoots&scores Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Rampage certainly has the resume. He's always been an absolute beast. Evans is no joke, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks8 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 RAMPAGE VS EVANS UFC 97!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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