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Nam Phan
Nhat Nam Si Phan (born March 13, 1983), better known as Nam Phan, is an American retired mixed martial artist and professional boxer. A professional in mixed martial arts since 2001, Phan has competed for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, World Victory Road, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. He has competed in Japanese MMA organization Pancrase and won the title of King of Pancrase in the featherweight division in 2015. Background Born and raised in California, Phan began training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of four. A few years later, Phan began karate and did that for eight years earning his black belt. By the age of 16, he had earned a second degree black belt in Việt Quyền Đạo, a Vietnamese combat martial art. Phan then began studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the year 2000 earning his black belt He is also a professional boxer with a record of 3-8-1. Mixed martial arts career Early career Phan made his professional mixed martial arts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westminster, California
Westminster is a city in western Orange County, California, United States. Westminster was founded in 1870 by Rev. Lemuel Webber as a Presbyterian Temperance movement, temperance colony and was incorporated in 1957. Westminster is bordered by the city of Seal Beach, California, Seal Beach on the west, by Garden Grove, California, Garden Grove on the north and east, and by Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley, California, Fountain Valley on the south. Santa Ana, California, Santa Ana, the county seat of Orange County, is east of Westminster. Westminster has one of the largest Vietnamese people, Vietnamese populations in the US. They settled largely in Little Saigon, Orange County, Little Saigon, and the city is known as the "capital" of overseas Vietnamese with 39,799 Vietnamese Americans, or 43.8% of the total population, as of the 2020 United States census. In the court case ''Mendez v. Westminster'' (1947), a Hispanic man sued the Westminster School District for forcing h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Pancrase
This is a list of Pancrase champions at each weight class. Pancrase is a Japan-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promoting and sanctioning organization founded in 1993. The champions of Pancrase are referred to by the title of "King of Pancrase" and "Queen of Pancrase". Current champions Men Women Men's championship history Openweight Championship :''No weight restrictions'' Heavyweight Championship ::''Weight limit: '' ::''On January 30, 2008 Pancrase revised this weight class limit from to its current limits.'' Light Heavyweight Championship ::''Weight limit: '' ::''Formerly known as Cruiserweight until 2008'' ::''On January 30, 2008 Pancrase revised this weight class limit from to its current limits.'' Middleweight Championship ::''Weight limit: '' ::''On January 30, 2008 Pancrase revised this weight class limit from to its current limits.'' Welterweight Championship ::''Weight limit: '' ::''Formerly known as Lightweight until 2006'' ::''On January 30, 2008 Pancra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cody McKenzie
Cody Steven McKenzie (born December 16, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2007, McKenzie mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on '' The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck,'' and has also competed for M-1 Global. Background McKenzie was born in Cordova, Alaska and currently trains in Spokane, Washington. He saw his first MMA fight when he was a sophomore at Selkirk High School and knew from then on that he wanted to be an MMA fighter. McKenzie is a member of the "Fancy Pants Fight Team", named after Lyle Beerbohm. Prior to joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship, McKenzie recorded ten successive submission victories, nine of which were by guillotine choke. McKenzie also utilizes his own variation of the guillotine choke which he names "The McKenzietine". McKenzie flips his shoulder a different way to the standard guillotine choke, before arching his should ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Budnik
Michael Allan Budnik, Jr. (born August 8, 1974) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional in-line skater. He competed in the first ten X-Games. Budnik has been a resident of Sparta Township, New Jersey. , Triton Fight Academy. Accessed June 28, 2011. "Mike was a pro skater for 11 years, played some low level pro golf, and now is fighting as a pro MMA fighter. He grew up in the north east, Brooklyn and Sparta, and still misses it to death." MMA career Budnik built up an undefeated 6–0 record fighting close to home before being invited to compete in WEC. He made his debut for the organization on August 3, 2008, at |
Michihiro Omigawa
is a retired Japanese mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist, judoka and submission wrestling, submission grappler, who mainly competed in the Featherweight (MMA), Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Omigawa competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, PRIDE, Cage Rage Championships, Cage Rage, World Victory Road, Dream (mixed martial arts), DREAM, Deep (mixed martial arts), DEEP, and Shooto. Background Omigawa is from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan and began training in judo when he was in elementary school. He attended Tsuchiuranichidai High School with fellow mixed martial artists Hayato Sakurai and Kazuyuki Miyata. Omigawa's grandfather, who he was named after, died the day before his graduation. Omigawa attended the International Budo University in the Chiba Prefecture of Japan. Omigawa has won various judo tournaments and medals during his career. He received the silver medal at the 2001 Asian Judo Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sengoku 8
''World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8'' was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Victory Road. It took place on May 2, 2009 and featured the second round of WVR's 2009 Featherweight Grand-Prix. Results See also * World Victory Road * List of Sengoku champions * 2009 in World Victory Road The year 2009 was the 2nd year in the history of World Victory Road, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2009 World Victory Road held 9 events beginning with, ''World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Rebellion 2009''. Title fights ... References External linksOfficial fight card {{World Victory Road events World Victory Road events 2009 in mixed martial arts Sports competitions in Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideki Kadowaki
(born 28 May 1976) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2000, he has competed for Shooto, Deep (mixed martial arts), DEEP, and World Victory Road. He is the former List of Shooto champions, Shooto Lightweight (143 lbs) Champion. Biography Hideki Kadowaki was born in Ichihara, Chiba, Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. He started Mixed martial arts, MMA 11 years ago. He started out just goofing around with friends, and then thought it would be fun to do fighting as a job. After deciding to become a professional fighter, he joined Wajyutsu Keisyukai in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Nagasaki, where the former headquarters was located. He worked various part-time jobs to support himself, and trained there for two years, after which he moved to Tokyo where there were more competitions and fight opportunities. Currently, he trains and fights out of Wajyutsu Keisyukai Tokyo HQ, and teaches classes at Marupuro Gym once or twice a week. His strength is in grappling, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sengoku Raiden Championship
World Victory Road (WVR) was a Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) organization which promoted the Sengoku Raiden Championship (SRC) in Japan. The organization was formed in 2007 following the purchase of PRIDE FC by Zuffa. It operated in conjunction with the Japan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (JMM). The Sengoku championship was broadcast on Fuji TV and pay-per-view in Japan, and on HDNet in United States. Beginning with the December 31 show, Sengoku was known as Sengoku Raiden Championship. "Raiden" means "thunder and lightning" and refers to legendary 18th century ''rikishi'', Raiden Tameemon. WVR exec Kokuho said they hoped the initials "SRC" will be more palatable to international audiences. On March 12, 2011, it was reported that Don Quijote, a Japanese discount store chain serving as the primary sponsor of the promotion, had ceased all funding to WVR. That same day, WVR officials issued a press release stating that, barring the sudden emergence of a new primary sponsor, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melendez Vs
Melendez is the American spelling of the Spanish-Asturleonese surname Meléndez (var. Menéndez), common in the United States Puerto Rican community. Melendez is also the surname of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans, given that Philippines was once a Spanish Commonwealth and later a US Commonwealth. The name means "son of Melendo" or "son of Menendo", it is related to the Visigothic name Hermenegild. It may refer to: * Andre Melendez, nicknamed "Angel", a Club Kid and purported drug dealer murdered by Michael Alig and Robert D. "Freeze" Riggs * Benjamin Melendez, American gang member * Bill Melendez, Mexican-born American animator * Fausto Melendez, Filipino-American Chicago, IL postal worker who came up with the idea of the US postal ZIP Code. * Gilbert Melendez, American MMA fighter * Jack Melendez, Puerto Rican sportscaster * John Melendez, American writer and radio personality * Juan Melendez, American prison rights activist * Lisette Melendez, American pop singer * Mervyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Evangelista
Billy Evangelista (born October 7, 1980) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2006 until 2014, he fought for World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and the Palace Fighting Championship in his career. Background Evangelista was born and raised in Parlier, California and began wrestling when he was in the seventh grade. He continued at Parlier High School, where he was ranked #1 in his league as both a sophomore and junior. As a junior, he placed sixth in the Valley Championship, barely missing state qualifications. After graduating in 1999, he continued his wrestling career at Fresno City College for one season before enlisting in the United States Army in the Airborne Infantry division. He did a three-year tour and was based in Alaska. Six months prior to leaving the army, Evangelista was introduced to jiu-jitsu by his brother Jorge, who also wrestled at Fresno City College. After having his arm hyper-extended by a friend of his brother's, Evangelis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple Threat
Triple threat or Triple Threat may refer to: Media and performing arts * Triple threat (entertainer), a performer who excels at acting, singing, and dancing * ''Triple Threat'' (1948 film), a 1948 Hollywood film * ''Triple Threat'' (2019 film), a 2019 thriller film * "Triple Threat" (''CSI: Miami'') * "Triple Threat" (''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'') Music * ''Triple Threat'' (Roland Kirk album), 1957 * ''Triple Threat'' (Jimmy Heath album), 1962 * ''Triple Threat'' (Annihilator album) * "Triple Threat" (Missy Elliott song), released in 2012 * "Triple Threat" (Rick Tippe song), released in 1999 Sports * Triple threat position (basketball), in which a player has the options of shooting, dribbling, or passing * Triple-threat man (gridiron football), a player who excels at running, passing, and kicking Wrestling * The Triple Threat, a professional wrestling faction in Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1995 to 1998 * Triple threat match Many types of wrestling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Thomson
Joshua Joseph Thomson (born September 21, 1978) is an American mixed martial arts podcaster, commentator, analyst and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2001, Thomson has competed in Bellator MMA, PRIDE, Strikeforce, UFC, the World Fighting Alliance, and appeared at Dynamite!! 2010. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion and former Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Champion. Background Thomson was born and raised in San Jose, California, growing up in the east side of the city. Being half-European-American and half- Mexican, Thomson faced discrimination and got into fights often. In middle school, he was involved in a brawl in which the principal was punched while trying to break up the incident, resulting in Thomson being placed in a juvenile hall. Afterwards, Thomson went to live with his father in Idaho where he went to high school and competed in wrestling. Thomson continued wrestling at junior college powerhouse, North Idaho Comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
