For fans of the Mixed Martial Arts, August won’t cause you to tap out in the DVD department. There’s a foursome of collections scheduled for release and they’ll leave you gripping at your chairs and thanking the fact that you work behind a desk and not in a cage.
August 5:
PRIDE Bushido Volume 13
PRIDE Bushido 13 also known as PRIDE Bushido Survival Finals was a mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships November 5, 2006. This event consisted of the semifinal and final rounds of the Bushido Welterweight Grand Prix. In a lightweight championship bout Takanori Gomi faced Marcus Aurelio who had defeated Gomi in a non-title fight at PRIDE Bushido 10.
Bouts at the event include:
Murilo Bustamante vs Yoon Dong-Sik
Nobuhiro Obiya vs Luiz Firmino
Yoshiro Maeda vs Joe Pearson
Sanae Kikuta vs Jean Francois Lenogue
Ikuhisa Minowa vs Mike Barton
Mitsuhiro Ishida vs David Bielkheden
Shinya Aoki vs Clay French
Lightweight championship bout
Champion Takanori Gomi vs Marcus Aurelio
Gegard Mousasi vs Hector Lombard
Paulo Filho vs Kazuo Misaki
Denis Kang vs Akihiro Gono
Denis Kang vs Kazuo Misaki
August 12:
EliteXC: Uprising – Rua vs. Lawler
This event was recorded at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Oahu, Hawaii on September 15, 2007.
Bouts include:
Robbie Lawler vs. Murilo Rua
Nick Diaz vs. Mike Aina
Gina Carano vs. Tonya Evinger
Joey Villasenor vs.Riki Fukuda
Jake Shields vs. Renato “Charuto” Verissimo
August 26
King of the Cage – Ultimate Combat Collection 2
This brings together five shows. The press release lists the contents as:
“Caged Chaos” – March 30, 2007
King of the Cage presents the 3 hour show, Caged Chaos. Superstar Aaron Slam Wetherspoon continues to excite fight fans with his destructive ways in yet another World Title battle. Manny The Mangler Tapia will again defend his 135 lb. World Title for the fifth time against The Canadian Phantom, Ryan Diaz. But even more anticipated is the match between Thomas The Wildman Denny and Fox Sports Motor Cross Commentator, Erik Apple. These combined with seven more exciting fights direct to you from Avi Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, King of the Cage Caged Chaos promises an unforgettable night. As always, King of the Cage continues to Knock Out the Competition!
“Sinister” – May 18, 2007
King of the Cage returns with the ominous 3-hour show, Sinister. Although he s destroying the Welter Weight Division of KOTC, Champion Aaron Slam Wetherspoon must defend his 170 lb World Title Belt vs UFC star, LaVerne Clark. Then, Charlie Kohler makes his long-awaited return back to the cage in order to be in contention for the Light Weight Division vs. Matt Dell. See why two men enter the cage and only one is left standing. Who will reign supreme? Don’t miss King of the Cage Sinister! Because, without fail always knocking out the competition.
“Collision Course” – August 5, 2007
Directly from Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, King of the Cage delivers another spectacular 3 hour show, Collision Course. Three World Title Belts will be on the line in the same night. Heavyweight Champion Manny Podriguez will defend his title against the devastating striker, Ben Beebe. Also, World Champion and Eastern Illinois Wrestling Coach, Clay French, will put his title on the line in a much awaited rematch of the previous split decision held 3 months ago against Royce Gracie Black Belt, Buddy Clinton. Finally, the 185 lb World Title Belt will be up for grabs. Don’t miss King of the Cage Collision Course!
“Arch Rivals” – November 9, 2007
King of the Cage brings the most action packed show to date — Arch Rivals. The main event features former KOTC Welter Weight Champion James The Educator Franshier against present KOTC Welter Weight Champion Aaron Slam Wetherspoon. Watch these two gladiators go toe to toe to see who will be left standing in the cage! Also, included are seven more electrifying bouts which will make any mixed martial arts fan yearn for more. A must see King of the Cage Arch Rivals!
“Stand Off” – March 21, 2008
This 3 hour King of the Cage Pay-Per-View Extravaganza, “Stand Off,” comes directly from the Isleta Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Witness Matt Jaggers vs. Joe Voisin combat for the 145 lb. Bantam Weight World Title. Then, eight other electrifying battles will promise to be a fight lover’s dream in King of the Cage Stand Off.
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 84: III Will
Another highly charged card from the UFC recorded at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 24, 2008.
The bouts include:
B.J. Penn vs. Sean Sherk
Lyoto Machida vs. Tito Ortiz
Keith Jardine vs. Wanderlei Silva
Antonio Silva vs. Thiago Silva
Rameau Sokoudjou vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
Wilson Gouveia vs. Goran Reljic
Jon Koppenhaver vs Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Rousimar Palhares vs. Ivan Salaverry
Dong-hyun Kim vs. Jason Tan
Rich Clementi vs Terry Etim
Christian Wellisch vs Shane Carwin
