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 There was a time before time. A time before light, before warmth, before history. Chaos ruled the earth, and there was no order, no joy or happiness.
Then a man said, “Let there be light” and there was.
Animals emerged from the deepest caves, flowers budded and grew, and there was peace and harmony in the world.
That man was Gabe, and at his side stood his like-minded associate, Luke. Soon after others followed: Tyler, Dom, then Perry, then Nate, and more.
And thus, Wicombatsports.com was born.
I don’t know how we lived without Wicombatsports.com – before its existence there was naught but chaos, confusion and disorder. But now, oh, now, we can check daily (!) for fresh content, videos, tips and techniques, and sweet conversations on the awesome message board! I hate to think of life before Wicombatsports.com and I know you do, too.
So now we’d like to give you more. I know, I know, we’ve done enough already – but we’re not done yet! This Saturday (February 2nd, 2008), we’re bringing you the first annual Wicombatsports.com Best of 2007 awards! Eleven categories, created by us, nominated by you (fans and pros), voted on by a panel of expert judges (also known as the Wicombatsports.com staff).
Here’s the specs:
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.)
Cover Charge: $10 – I know it sucks (We tried our hardest to do away with this) but the location is worth it, and you get to see the fights on a 105” HD projection screen, too!
Come see who will win the coveted awards and watch Roufus-trained Alan Belcher compete in UFC 81 in the sickest and most comfortable venue in Wisconsin. You can see the Full Card Here
And the nods:
Best of 2007 Nominations:
Fight of the year:
Sam Thao vs Omar Choudhury - Gladiators 48
Gary Schaumberg 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
Tom Mueller
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
Submission 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 “Loony” Toon Singmoungthong – 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
We’re pretty effing excited about these awards, and we hope you are, too. Everybody is invited to the show – not just nominees! Fans, fighters, friends and whatever other related alliterations should feel free to drop in and join the party. It’s gonna be a sh*tstorm, as a wise man once said.
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