ShootoKing
01-31-2003, 10:59 PM
SuperBrawl XXVIII
Egan Inoue (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Yukia Naito (A3)
Yukia Naito is all that stands between Egan Inoue and his shot at the Shooto Champion, Masanori Suda. Naito is a rising star in Japan who can fight both standing and on the ground. He will also have a weight advantage over Inoue. Although known for his grappling, Egan’s has won his last two fights by knock out (one with punches and one headkick) and it will be interesting if he continues his striking ways. Whether standing or on the ground, the smaller Inoue will have to use his quickness to his advantage.
Falaniko Vitale (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Tyrone Roberts (Team Extreme)
Local favorite Falaniko Vitale will face off against Iowa tough guy, Tyrone Roberts. Roberts is a UFC veteran with tremendous wrestling and striking skills. He has KO power in both hands as well as the ability to take an opponents down at will. He is ultra-aggressive who will “brawl” with anyone. Vitale went undefeated in 2002 and wants to start the year off in the same fashion. UFC scouts are watching this fight closely. An impressive performance may land local boy in the “big show”.
Ray Serailles (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Andre Roberts (Team Extreme)
Everyone like to see the big guys bang! Another Hawaii up-and-comer, Ray 'King Kong' Serailles takes on another UFC vet in Andre 'The Chief' Roberts. Roberts is a world class fighter who has seen success in the UFC Octagon. He has a brawling style and will mix it up with the best of them. Kong will have to weather an early storm and pick “The Chief” off later in the fight if he expects to upset the veteran, Roberts. Roberts 6-1 favorite
Ron Jhun (808 Fight Factory)
vs.
Mike Panalber (Shark Tank)
Mike Panalber is a young game fighter who is looking to make a name for himself. A win over Ron Jhun would certainly do that. Jhun has looked very sharp at his new weight of 170lbs. A win here would surely set up a rematch for the Super Brawl belt with “Mr. International” Shonie Carter in March. Jhun 2-1 favorite
Kola Koka (Grappling Unlimted)
vs.
Mark Moreno (Bull's Pen)
This has the ear-markings of a great fight! Both young fighters have tremendous striking abilities and have shown great chins. Both are also picking up the ground game quickly. The edge in power will go to Mark Moreno, while the edge in experience is Kola Koka’s. This one will be close. Pick-em Even Odds
Andy Wang (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Deshaun Johnson (HMC Pankration)
This will be a great contrast in styles. Deshaun Johnson is a “tough as nails” brawler who is rapidly developing his grappling skills. Andy Wang is a Jiu-Jitsu specialist with limited striking. Look for Johnson to win a stand up battle or Wang to submit Johnson on the ground. Pick-em Even Odds
Dayne Agbayani (808 Fight Factory)
vs.
Justin Mercado (Grappling Unlimited)
Dain Agbayani has a striking background and is becoming well versed on the ground. Justin Mercado will try to negate Agbayani’s experience with quickness and aggressiveness. Pick em’ Even Odds
Jay R. Palmer (Rough Houzers)
vs.
Harris Sarriento (808 Fight Factory)
The always game Jay R. Palmer will once again step between the ropes. He has fought all levels of fighters with mixed success. Harris Sarriento has recently moved to the 808 Fight Factory camp and thinks the new training environment will be a plus . Pick-em Even Odds
Nassor Lewis (808 Fight Factory)
vs.
Brandon Keen (Grappling Unlimited)
Two young aggressive fighters who are looking to move up the Super Brawl ranks. The more experienced Nassor Lewis has a solid wrestling background and does not like to give his opponents a second to breathe. Brandon Keen, a Grappling Unlimited student, has solid ground skills and has been working on his stand-up. Experience will be the edge in this fight. Lewis 3-2 favorite
Egan Inoue (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Yukia Naito (A3)
Yukia Naito is all that stands between Egan Inoue and his shot at the Shooto Champion, Masanori Suda. Naito is a rising star in Japan who can fight both standing and on the ground. He will also have a weight advantage over Inoue. Although known for his grappling, Egan’s has won his last two fights by knock out (one with punches and one headkick) and it will be interesting if he continues his striking ways. Whether standing or on the ground, the smaller Inoue will have to use his quickness to his advantage.
Falaniko Vitale (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Tyrone Roberts (Team Extreme)
Local favorite Falaniko Vitale will face off against Iowa tough guy, Tyrone Roberts. Roberts is a UFC veteran with tremendous wrestling and striking skills. He has KO power in both hands as well as the ability to take an opponents down at will. He is ultra-aggressive who will “brawl” with anyone. Vitale went undefeated in 2002 and wants to start the year off in the same fashion. UFC scouts are watching this fight closely. An impressive performance may land local boy in the “big show”.
Ray Serailles (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Andre Roberts (Team Extreme)
Everyone like to see the big guys bang! Another Hawaii up-and-comer, Ray 'King Kong' Serailles takes on another UFC vet in Andre 'The Chief' Roberts. Roberts is a world class fighter who has seen success in the UFC Octagon. He has a brawling style and will mix it up with the best of them. Kong will have to weather an early storm and pick “The Chief” off later in the fight if he expects to upset the veteran, Roberts. Roberts 6-1 favorite
Ron Jhun (808 Fight Factory)
vs.
Mike Panalber (Shark Tank)
Mike Panalber is a young game fighter who is looking to make a name for himself. A win over Ron Jhun would certainly do that. Jhun has looked very sharp at his new weight of 170lbs. A win here would surely set up a rematch for the Super Brawl belt with “Mr. International” Shonie Carter in March. Jhun 2-1 favorite
Kola Koka (Grappling Unlimted)
vs.
Mark Moreno (Bull's Pen)
This has the ear-markings of a great fight! Both young fighters have tremendous striking abilities and have shown great chins. Both are also picking up the ground game quickly. The edge in power will go to Mark Moreno, while the edge in experience is Kola Koka’s. This one will be close. Pick-em Even Odds
Andy Wang (Grappling Unlimited)
vs.
Deshaun Johnson (HMC Pankration)
This will be a great contrast in styles. Deshaun Johnson is a “tough as nails” brawler who is rapidly developing his grappling skills. Andy Wang is a Jiu-Jitsu specialist with limited striking. Look for Johnson to win a stand up battle or Wang to submit Johnson on the ground. Pick-em Even Odds
Dayne Agbayani (808 Fight Factory)
vs.
Justin Mercado (Grappling Unlimited)
Dain Agbayani has a striking background and is becoming well versed on the ground. Justin Mercado will try to negate Agbayani’s experience with quickness and aggressiveness. Pick em’ Even Odds
Jay R. Palmer (Rough Houzers)
vs.
Harris Sarriento (808 Fight Factory)
The always game Jay R. Palmer will once again step between the ropes. He has fought all levels of fighters with mixed success. Harris Sarriento has recently moved to the 808 Fight Factory camp and thinks the new training environment will be a plus . Pick-em Even Odds
Nassor Lewis (808 Fight Factory)
vs.
Brandon Keen (Grappling Unlimited)
Two young aggressive fighters who are looking to move up the Super Brawl ranks. The more experienced Nassor Lewis has a solid wrestling background and does not like to give his opponents a second to breathe. Brandon Keen, a Grappling Unlimited student, has solid ground skills and has been working on his stand-up. Experience will be the edge in this fight. Lewis 3-2 favorite