The mixed martial arts mega-fight card that pitted superstars B.J. Penn (9-1-1) and Rodrigo Gracie (5-1) against one another at Honolulu, Hawaii�s Blaisdell Arena will premiere on iNDemand and TVN Pay Per View television on Saturday, February 19th at 9 PM Eastern Standard Time (6 PM Pacific Standard Time.) Presented by the newly formed K-1 Fighting Network, the event also saw a return to mixed martial arts action by 2003 K-1 USA champion Carter Williams (37-9) as well as Royler Gracie (4-2-1).
Arguably the top pound for pound competitor in the sport of mixed martial arts, Penn achieved what most dismissed as the impossible by climbing from The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)�s 154 pound limit weight division to its 168 pound limit class and easily defeating reigning champion Matt Hughes by way of rear naked choke to claim the latter�s 168-pound limit title on January 31st. Following the magnificent win over Hughes in the octagon, the 25-year-old Hawaiian successfully showcased his skills in Japan where he secured a victory over world Muay Thai champion and mixed martial arts contender, Duane Ludwig, by way of arm triangle choke during K-1�s inaugural mixed martial arts event on May 22, 2004.
One of seven brothers who boast the heritage of martial arts fighting�s most decorated family name, Rodrigo has continued a tradition of excellence pioneered by his elder siblings during his first five mixed martial arts starts. A winner of four consecutive matchups in Japan, the 29-year-old earned his greatest victory to date on February 15th of last year when he gained a unanimous judges decision over heralded contender, Hayato Sakurai.
In other Rumble on The Rock 6 action that will air during the Pay Per View broadcast, Williams made his fourth career start under mixed martial arts rules opposite Tom �Green Beret?Howard (0-3) while another esteemed member of the famed Gracie clan, Royler, faced Kazuyuki Miyata (7-2-4). Fans will also be able to see the returns of UFC heavyweight veterans Wesley �Cabbage?Correira (13-7) and 6 foot 9 inch Wes �The Project?Sims (5-6).
Rumble on the Rock 6 can be purchased on iNDemand and TVN for a price of $19.95.
Rumble on the Rock is a Hawaii-based mixed martial arts fight promotion that was launched by Prodigy Productions two years ago. Recently, Prodigy Productions partnered with K-1 Fighting Network, a division of the Japan-based K-1 Corporation, to bring mixed martial
arts sporting events to a growing fanbase.
Arguably the top pound for pound competitor in the sport of mixed martial arts, Penn achieved what most dismissed as the impossible by climbing from The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)�s 154 pound limit weight division to its 168 pound limit class and easily defeating reigning champion Matt Hughes by way of rear naked choke to claim the latter�s 168-pound limit title on January 31st. Following the magnificent win over Hughes in the octagon, the 25-year-old Hawaiian successfully showcased his skills in Japan where he secured a victory over world Muay Thai champion and mixed martial arts contender, Duane Ludwig, by way of arm triangle choke during K-1�s inaugural mixed martial arts event on May 22, 2004.
One of seven brothers who boast the heritage of martial arts fighting�s most decorated family name, Rodrigo has continued a tradition of excellence pioneered by his elder siblings during his first five mixed martial arts starts. A winner of four consecutive matchups in Japan, the 29-year-old earned his greatest victory to date on February 15th of last year when he gained a unanimous judges decision over heralded contender, Hayato Sakurai.
In other Rumble on The Rock 6 action that will air during the Pay Per View broadcast, Williams made his fourth career start under mixed martial arts rules opposite Tom �Green Beret?Howard (0-3) while another esteemed member of the famed Gracie clan, Royler, faced Kazuyuki Miyata (7-2-4). Fans will also be able to see the returns of UFC heavyweight veterans Wesley �Cabbage?Correira (13-7) and 6 foot 9 inch Wes �The Project?Sims (5-6).
Rumble on the Rock 6 can be purchased on iNDemand and TVN for a price of $19.95.
Rumble on the Rock is a Hawaii-based mixed martial arts fight promotion that was launched by Prodigy Productions two years ago. Recently, Prodigy Productions partnered with K-1 Fighting Network, a division of the Japan-based K-1 Corporation, to bring mixed martial
arts sporting events to a growing fanbase.
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