2007 was indeed a great year for combat sports in Wisconsin. There were more tournaments, shows and seminars this year than any other and as the year continued on each event seemed to impress us more and more. We realized that we needed to recognize the accomplishments that so many have labored for and so without further ado I present to you the nominations for the Wisconsin Combat Sports “Best of 2007” awards.

Well ok the nominations are little farther down but that is because we want to tell you about the stellar party we are throwing for the awards. Trust me you’re not going to want miss this one! Also a big thank you to everyone who submitted an awards survey they really helped us out with the nominations.

Wisconsin Combat Sports “Best of 2007” Awards Ceremony

Date: Saturday, February 2nd
Time: 8:30pm to 2:30am
    (UFC 81 starts at 9:00 and awards presentation at midnight)
Location: Fanatics - 185 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    (Downtown Milwaukee – 3rd Ward)
Drink Specials: $7 Domestic Pitchers
    (this is a great deal for Downtown MKE on a Sat.)

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Cover Charge: $10 – I know it sucks (We tried our hardest to do away with this) but the location is worth it.

Come see who will win the coveted awards and watch Duke Roufus trained Alan Belcher and David Heath compete in UFC 81 in the sickest and most comfortable venue to watch it in Wisconsin.  You can see the Full Card Here

Best of 2007 Nominations:

Fight of the year:
Sam Thao vs Omar Choudhury  - Gladiators 48
Gary Schaumbarg vs. Jordan Harris – Gladiators 47
Donovan Foley vs Charles Brown – Gladiators 48
Justin Weiman vs. Paul Georgieff – Madtown Throwdown 11

Fighter of the year:
Eric Schafer
Lah Thao
Omar Choudhury
Charles Brown

Grappling match of year:  
Justin Hutter vs Jason Kazmierczak – Riverside Submission Challenge
Eric Schafer vs Justin Hutter – King Grappler
Henry Matamoros vs Josh Resnick – NAGA Midwest 2
Bill Kreig vs. Boban Simik – Arnolds

Grappler of the year:  
Justin Hutter
Jason Kazmierczak
Eric Schafer
Scott Huston
 
Striking match of year:
Duke Roufus v Edwardo Mairoino - Colosseum V
Donovan Foley vs Charles Brown – Gladiators 48
Rick Carter vs. Glen Gilhuber – Gladiators 38
Danny Downes vs. Brandon Mickens - Gladiators 38

Striker of the year:
Duke Roufus
Kyle Weickhardt
Danny Downes
Anthony Pettis

Sub of the year:
John Friedland Kimura vs. Ted Worthington – Titletown Fights
Eugene Crisler Omaplata vs Bill Finn at Madtown Throwdown 13
Omar Choudhury triangle choke over Sing Moung Thong – Gladiators 47
Eric Schafer Bacon Special over Justin “Bacon” Hutter – King Grappler

KO of the year:   
Robert Mrotek vs. Greg Lajoye  – Titletown Fights
Jason Allar vs Sekou Moore – Gladiators 47
Danny Downes vs Mike Biddle – Combat USA – Seasons Beatings
Karen Williams vs. Chrissy Taetsch – Gladiators 48

Most Improved of the year:
Ryan Williams
Jason Kazmierczak
Gary Schaumberg
Matt Morin

MMA Event of the year:
Gladiators 47
Madtown Throwdown 13
Combat USA - Punishment in the Plaza
Konquer The Kage - Oshkosh

Grappling event of the year:
Riverside Submission Challenge
King Grappler
US Grappling
Conquer the Mat

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dom said:

	... Yo, if you haven't been down to Fanatics, yo should check it out. I've been to several bars in MKE to watch the fights, but this one is the ultimate. Their main viewing area is huge, and so is the screen. Seeya there. Peace, Dom
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Perry said:

	... It will be a good showing, everyone should come, it will be a great event.
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Rdub said:

... Vote for the Beard or Die! It's cool just to see me mentioned as a nominee for something that does say "Most likely to do time in a Penal Institution!" Yeah I could of said Jail but I like the word Penal. Honestly though, Vote for Kaz. Red pointed out to me that my debut fight I showed a lot of promise and then my second fight retrograde back to a sport Jiu Jitsu player. For that simple fact I don't really deserve "Most Improved" Kaz went from a straight grappler to a Ground and Pound Machine who throws leg kicks! Anyways to see my first fight http://www.henrymatamoros.com/photos_video/ry.wmv and my 3rd is on youtube just search Ryan Williams+the beard you'll find it.

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rookie said:

	KO of the year Was at seasons Beatings. Best KO of the year had to be the Duke Roufos-trained Danny Downes with the two kicks. One of thebest KO's I've ever seen!
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January 16, 2008
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Redford said:

	... Sweet picks... I definately do not belong in the fighter of the year category, haha. Going to be tough to decide some of my votes.
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rdub said:

	... how are we revoting? Using the same form?
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January 16, 2008
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gswahhab said:

	... No voting. Final voting is decided by WCS's 6 staff members. feel free to comment on this thread to voice your opinions though. You will have to wait for the party to see who wins.
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rdub said:

	... So who I am bribing? I know to just bring SKOL vodka and maybe a little something to mix it with and I am shoe in!
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gswahhab said:

	... Lol. wow people know us to well. maybe not me b/c i would never drink that crap.
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dom said:

	... bring me two forties and a burrito and you'll be the fighter of the decade
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Luke said:

	... Skol sounds good to me, maybe if your feeling like "MR. MONEY BAGS", you'll get us flishmans. now THAT would be a treat!
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Rdub said:

	... Ok So for a clean Matamoros sweep, 2 40's, some Fischmans, and probably something high class for Gabe like Grey Goose or Absolute! I should of known you would get all uppidy about it on me! I will definitely be there for the awards ceremony, maybe a end of night award for drunkest team? wait nevermind you guys would win hands down.
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gswahhab said:

	... hahaha lol dont forget the burrito. I cant wait its going to be a fun night.
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Kaz said:

	Wow I feel honored just to be mentioned in the same company as some of those guys! Ryan you know if you buy Gabe the Goose I'll show up w/ the Red Bull
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Andrea said:

	... LOL you guys are funny
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Janice said:

	ko of year hope my friend, Rob wins KO of the year with his headkick. He worked so hard for 3 solid months for that fight. Quit his full time job, hired a wrestling coach, hired a muay thai coach, and had a purple belt from the cities come up, and brought in his coaches. he lived and breathed training for that fight. hopefully thats enough to put him above the rest.
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Fearless Goat said:

Thanks I want to thank all the people in Wisconsin that voted me for KO of the Year. It is a very big honor to me because of all the hard work and effort I put into getting ready for that fight. People who know me well across the state know why I worked so hard, and mostly everyone was thrilled when they heard the result. I feel very honored to be in the same category as Danny Downes from Dukes. That guy is a fricken stud, and if anybody were to beat me for KO of the year I wouldnt mind if it were him. He is an incredible fighter and I wish him well in the future. Regardless of what you guys decide my team and I will be there in full effect. Good luck for everybody nominated. Peace, FG

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Corey said:

	... Good luck to all nominated. I hope the winners are determined based on their accomplishments as it pertains to this competition and not on a popularity contest and name recognition. I think that all nominees are there for a good reason and the winners who ever they are will deserve it.
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gswahhab said:

	... you can count on it not being a popularity contest. we are really digging into what people have accomplished this year.
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Illinois guy said:

	... I too think that Danny Downes had the best KO of the year. A young guy with a lot of promise I think.
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_JC_GUEST_NAME said:

	... well and not to mention I think some of it was based on fan's voting right?
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Rdub said:

	... If it was a popularity contest I wouldn't be nominated, most people hate me. Not to say the hate is not well earned, but hate it is none the less!
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gswahhab said:

	... yes some of the nominations were based on votes
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Corey said:

	... Rdub, you are popualar with me.
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Rdub said:

	... I am glad I am popular with my 1 fan! Awesome I always wanted a fan! Seriously though all the nominees efforts warrant the accolades. Next year I assume they will have a better system to produce the nominees.
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Nate said:

	... I'm a fan of the Beard, I'm thinking about starting a fan club and website.
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Rdub said:

	... the worlds least trafficed MMA site TheBeard.com
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dom said:

	... you should feud with somebody nicknamed "the stache" or "the soul patch"
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Corey said:

	... Wasn't implying I thought otherwise. Everything I have seen or heard of WI Combat Sports has been top notch and professional.
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Rdub said:

... I can't stand Goatees, maybe I can just start fueding with all the bald headed goateed fighters out there! But I would have to fight like twice a week, cuz there is a ton of fighters that fit that description. Pencil staches make me want to smash on folks too, mainly because I think there are dirty pedophiles or wanna be 70's porn stars. Either rock the full beard or go gay faced (no facial hair) don't half ass things!

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Kaz said:

	... What do you have against wanna be 70's porn stars? Also how do you feel about sweet mutton chops combined w/ a goatee? Kinda like a beard that doesn't fully connect between the chops and the goat?
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Rdub said:

	... It's almost there but no quite, which infuriates me more, I mean come on, what you lack the intestinal forditude to soldier on a grow last 1/8 of an inch of hair? Lack of discipline if you ask me.
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gswahhab said:

	... what about the few that are unable to grow enough hair there to connect the region
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Rusty Nail said:

	... Ryan obviously knows his shit. Color me impressed.
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luke said:

	... hahaha, you all are retarded. What about this: http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/science/beard3.jpg That's pretty legit. If I am correct, Tyler Welch is going for this look.
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Kaz said:

	... Ryan why do you have to be so hurtful?Unlike you and Omar I can't just hold my breath and puff out my cheecks for 10 secs and then BAM!! instant beard!
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Fearless Goat said:

	... I cant grow a beard to save my life, but I am pretty sure I have the sexiest goatee in all of Wisconsin. Booyah! Go Giants
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Rdub said:

... FG, 1st never call yourself or any part of you "sexy" I've seen you guy, I got yard gnomes with more sex appeal. (j/k or am I?) 2nd Goatees on a guy with Goat in his name maybe the only exception to my previous statements. Which saves you from being on my enemy list. For all of you facial hair impaired sallies out there, I will sell you some my special facial "cream" I just need a few hours alone to replenish my supply.

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tyler said:

... I know I'm behind here, but come on, guys! Give some love to the 'stache. This thing is sick - I dare you to look at my profile photo and not get stoked. I mean, you and I could start a rivalry if you wanted, Ryan - The Beard vs. the Mustache. I can envision the result already, and I'm not too stoked, but I'm willing to make the sacrifice to spice up the MKE scene - with all these friendly fighters and good times and all that b.s....

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Kaz said:

... Tyler I am a HUGE fan of the 'stache.....I experimented w/ a sweet Magnum PI version a little over a year ago and I think it brought me super human powers like Samson and his hair. I've contemplated if simultaniously growing a Magnum PI and a Mullet would make me indestructible just based on pure awesomeness alone! I'm a little gun-shy though as I theorize that the pure awesomeness while making me indestructible could also make me spontaniously combust.....the true outcome is a little sketchy based on my preliminary analysis

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