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MICHAEL WILLIAMS 6'2"
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. |
STYLE(S): Shoot-fighting.
Grappler. Bare-knuckle boxing.
HONOURS/TITLES: IWA World Title (wrestling). Winner of UKWF Coastal Chaos Rumble. DESCRIPTION: The Mad Dog resembles his name, has a shaven head and has flames tattooed on his stomach, arms, back and head. Williams wears either black trunks or shorts to the ring. DESIRABILITIES: “The Mad Dog hasn’t been on the scene for long but has impressed. Possesses a vast array a dangerous holds and manoeuvres and has an abundance of killer instinct. The multifaceted fighter is ideally suited to a tournament of this kind. His fanfare has been silent, but the dog is deadly!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Cross Arm-lock, Crippler Crossface, Texas Cloverleaf, Dragon Suplex, Full Nelson and the ‘Dogmission’ variation Choke Sleeper. |
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6'0"(?)
The Pyramids, Egypt. |
STYLE(S): Egyptian Martial
Arts. Grappling Innovator.
HONOURS/TITLES: Two time reigning GWA (wrestling) European Champion. DESCRIPTION: The Egyptian innovator is tanned with a slight muscularity, can always be found with a smile on his face. He wears yellow short length trunks, has shoulder length black hair. Sometimes wears the all black masked costume of his former mentor Pharaoh. DESIRABILITIES: “One of the greatest lightweight wrestlers to ever lace up boots and master of the Ladder Match where he is undefeated. Proficient at ariel tactics but being an innovator can mix it. Has fought and beaten men much bigger than himself. Nomme lives off finesse but there will be none in the ECC cage.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Modified Bow & Arrow, DDT, Dropkick to Knee, Hyper Leg Extension, Leg Lariat and the ‘Sandcastle’ modified bomb. |
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6'0"
Tokyo, Japan. |
STYLE(S): Pancrase Shoot-fighting.
HONOURS/TITLES: None. DESCRIPTION: The representative of Pancrase shoot-fighting has short black hair and comes to the octagon wearing black trunks and black kneepads. Being a shooter he should be quite flexible and well conditioned. DESIRABILITIES: “Maeda is in the ECC to represent the Pancration style of fighting which he claims is the superior combat style. I can find out absolutely nothing about this competitor, a true unknown here. If he lives up to his Pancrase billing then he should be dangerous.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Ju-Ji-Gatame, Sankakujime, Wakigatame, Rear Double Underhook, Keylock, Side Headlock Choke and his Choke Sleeper. |
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6'0"
Memphis, Tennessee, USA. |
STYLE(S): Grappling.
HONOURS/TITLES: PWS Tornado Title & 2 time WOW Lightweight Title (wrestling). Winner of PWS Random Warfare event (1998). DESCRIPTION: The ‘Iron Fist’ is suitably attired in a black and blue leotard with an iron fist motif on the front with black and blue wristbands and kneepads respectively. Athletic and rather quick. DESIRABILITIES: “A well travelled and seasoned professional, though don’t think he’s ever mixed in this kinda company, stars compete in the ECC and legends win it, thing Kane is the former. Then again he might just ‘Whoop’ everyone’s ass… or something!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: ‘Stone Cold’ Stunner, TKO, Wakigatame, Texas Cloverleaf, Dr. Bomb, Boston Crab and the Figure Four Leg-lock. |
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6'2"
Venice Beach, California, USA. |
STYLE(S): Power grappling
- leg/spine submission specialist.
HONOURS/TITLES: Multiple World (wrestling) Champ - BWA, BWF, WOW & NFW. Other titles - GWA International, BWF Iron-Man, WFW Royal Title, ACE North Euro., PWS TV. DESCRIPTION: The ‘Iron Warrior’ Scott Giavani is a former body builder and surfer, has long black hair with white streaks and special contact lenses that make his eyes black and pupils white, has black and white face paint and matching black and white tassel’s around his arms. DESIRABILITIES: “Don’t like the man but you gotta respect him. Take away the paint and you’ve got the most successful singles wrestler in the history of wrestling. Good guy attitude is probably his only weakness, and he’s got a new bad-ass attitude of late. The smart mans money is on Scotty.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Savate Kick, Scorpion Death-lock, Power Bomb, DDT, Camel Clutch, Snap Suplex, Iron-Line and the ‘Iron Power’ Frankensteiner. |
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TARIQ WHAMED 5'3"
Saudi Arabia, fighting out of New York, USA. |
STYLE(S): Boxing.
HONOURS/TITLES: Current (WBC, WBA, IBF) Undisputed World Super Bantamweight Boxing Champion, pro record of 20-0 (18). DESCRIPTION: The ‘Arabian Knight’ is acknowledged as one of the worlds greatest boxers, combining great skill, speed and power. He is attired in leopard skin boxing shorts with 'Whamed' on the front. There’s not a more arrogant man in the sport of boxing, loves to showboat before and after bouts. DESIRABILITIES: “Some say he’s boxings equivalent of Jason Desire!….. best compliment he’ll ever get! If ego will take you to the later rounds then Whamed will be there. Limited boxing style is sure to be a hindrance against a talented grappler.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Rapid fire combination punches, Right jab, Right uppercut, Right hook. |
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6'5"
Runwell Mental Institution, Essex, England. |
STYLE(S): Streetfighting.
Karate. Tai-ke-do. Kickboxing.
HONOURS/TITLES: BWF, EFW & BCW World (wrestling) Champion. 2 time Junior Karate Champion. 3 times Underground Street-fighting Champion. DESCRIPTION: Totally psychotic fighter claims to be the most feared man of all time. Ruff looking dude comes to the Octagon attired in a black ripped jeans and black muscle vest, has a mohican haircut, a large scar on his cheek and loads of tattoos. DESIRABILITIES: “There’s hard-core legends then there’s Hitman, simply put the most brutal fighter in the business. Scarily talented star has much martial arts experience, maybe the most versatile striker in the cage. He's as ready as you can be for the EEC!” FAVORITE MOVES/HOLDS: Powerbomb, Piledriver, Inverted DDT, Bridged Boston Crab, Adriatic Spike, Flying Elbow, ‘Death Valley Driver’ Fireman’s Buster. |
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7'0"
Bristol, England. |
STYLE(S): Multi-talented
grappler (brawler, sub, ariel). Tae Kwon Do.
HONOURS/TITLES: WFW (wrestling) World Heavyweight Title. DESCRIPTION: Deathshead, the long brown haired athlete is attired in black tights, knee pad and boots. Is a cult favourite and likes to play to ‘his’ fans, Mad Dog is his drink and it always accompanies him to the ring and interviews. This big athlete has surprising speed and agility for a man his size, and can brawl. DESIRABILITIES: “Deathshead has certainly been a name wrestler for the last few years, previously was a nearly man but now seems he is at the top of his game. Relies on his obvious seven foot power but is surprisingly balanced athletically. The tallest man in the ECC could do some damage.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Powerbomb, Choke-slam, Spinebuster, Piledriver, Figure 4 Leglock, Sleeper and the ‘Dangerlust’ Backbreaker-Powerbomb. |
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6'5"
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
STYLE(S): Power Grappling.
HONOURS/TITLES: Former Canadian Bodybuilding Champion. DESCRIPTION: The PWS rookie with the alien gimmick is heavily muscled with zero body fat stemming from his bodybuilding career. Wears a green ‘reptilian’ singlette and an alien type helmet which emits green mist. His red eyes are shared with his valet and manager, the Predator Princess. Has the physical tools. DESIRABILITIES: “The alien Predator, made his name by being destroyed by the Dresden Destroyer on PWS TV. Has obvious raw power and a interesting gimmick, has limited wrestling experience in wrestling and bugger all experience in NHB combat. I’ll give you 500-1 on the Predator as ECC champion!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Clothesline, Brainbuster, Shoulder Barge, Splash, Soulcrusher and the ‘Predator Bomb’ Powerbomb. |
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6'5"
Manchester, England. |
STYLE(S): Bare Knuckle
Fighting.
HONOURS/TITLES: English Northern Bare Knuckles Champion. DESCRIPTION: The stocky English northerner has a skinhead, a missing tooth, a stubbly beard and a beer gut. He often wears his trademark t-shirt with “thick n’ tall” written on the front, the big man has a tattoo of a wall around his right bicep, Mick competes in black Umbro cycling shorts. DESIRABILITIES: “As his T-shirt says… he’s thick n’ tall, well I’ll go along with that. Very menacing and intimidating individual but pretty much lacking in every other department, he would seem to be slow… not just mentally, and horribly one dimensional. JD’s top tip…. stay away from his right hand!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Headbutt, Right Hook, Back Hand Punch, Right Uppercut, Forearm Smash, Rabbit Punch, ‘Sledgehammer’ Left Uppercut. |
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5'11"
Leeds, England. |
STYLE(S): Ch’in-na (the
art of seizing).
HONOURS/TITLES: Dr of Psychology. DESCRIPTION: The proponent of Ch’in-na has short cropped hair, pale grey eyes, designer stubble, has a earring in his ear and wears mirror shades. Apart from his obvious combat talents, Daisensei is also a Dr of Psychology. DESIRABILITIES: “Daisensei has no competition experience from what I know but think this will not be a big disadvantage, mentally the Psychologist will be very strong and that’s more than half the battle. It remains to be seen how successful the art of seizing will be in the octagon, enough to ‘seize’ the ECC title?” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Drop Toe Hold, Juvigatame, Udegarmi, Wakigatame, Ankle Pick, Achilles Tendon Hold and the ‘Dim Mak’ STO DDT. |
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6’1"
San Francisco, California, USA. |
STYLE(S):
Street-fighter.
HONOURS/TITLES: Fights only for his own honour and pride. DESCRIPTION: De Maio is a modern day barbarian warrior, with a heavy metal image. He would prefer to fight with a sword as benefits the barbarian ethos, but unarmed combat will suffice. Known for signing contracts in his own blood. DESIRABILITIES: “De Maio is allegedly a striking expert, knowing exactly where to strike an opponent for maximum effect, he certainly looks the part but again he’ll have to do the business in the cage, doubt the modern day barbarian could get his sword past our ECC referee!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Anything that hurts and his finisher the ‘Sign of the Hammer’ Powerbomb variation. |
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5'10"
Japan. |
STYLE(S): Taiji Chuan.
HONOURS/TITLES: None (does not value prizes or trophies). DESCRIPTION: Master of the Oriental art of Taiji Chuan – a spiritual dance turned combat art. The spiritual warrior is dresses in the traditional Japanese costume of the Shinto faith. Feng likes to finish his opponents as quickly as possible as he does not see the value in combat, is here to prove his spiritual way is the right way. DESIRABILITIES: “A spiritual fighter?…. think this guy may have to get in the physical if he wants to compete, though his explosive power is impressive. Don’t know if this guy will do what needs to be done in the cage, maybe too many scruples for an event of this kind, he might be VERY spiritual if he refuses to finish.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Any thing that gives the essence of spirit. Finishes with the Spirit Sting (punch). |
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5’10"
Tokyo, Japan. Formally UK. |
STYLE(S): Sumo. Grappling.
HONOURS/TITLES: Inaugural BWF (wrestling) Iron Man title holder. DESCRIPTION: Hugely fat, almost spherical athlete. The former whip wielding British Wrestling Federation star has changed his path since being signed by Japanese millionaire Tojo Osawa, now well versed and very successful in the Sumo arena. Wears the regular sumo garb. DESIRABILITIES: “If the Blobster can get around the inevitable stamina problems and finish fast he’ll no doubt do very well, I mean who can move this man? Pretty much depends on his conditioning coming in to the cage. How proficient is Blob in Sumo? would Osawa lie to us????!!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Bear-hug, Belly to belly suplex, Choking. Big splash. |
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5'10"
Tokyo, Japan. |
STYLE(S): Kung Fu. Some
grappling.
HONOURS/TITLES: T-MAT (Tokyo Martial Arts Tournament) champ – ‘89-’92 & 95. All Japan Free-Fight Tournament champ – ’90, ’92. DESCRIPTION: Yang, the meaty muscular martial arts expert combines his compact power with his Kung-Fu martial arts expertise. Bolo has short black shaggy hair and has an extremely solid build. This Kung Fu specialist is known as the most powerful martial artist in his native Japan where he is a received as a sports hero. DESIRABILITIES: “Yang WAS a great fighter. Still has the knowledge there and the fans, the question mark is the tools which are somewhat out of date. Can the actor make one last blockbuster or will he die on the set like Brandon Lee?….. He might die in the cage but hell he’ll get a great ovation doing it!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Kung Fu Chop, Open Hand Strike, Back Kick, Headlock, Press Slam, Roundhouse Kick, Head Vice (sub), Bolo Backbreaker (sub). |
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6'3"
Detroit, Michigan, USA. |
STYLE(S): Pitfighting.
HONOURS/TITLES: Winner of three unofficial one night NHB tournaments. DESCRIPTION: Reece is a BIG wiiide dude, a solid bloke who is not overly muscular but very powerful, he also possesses a slight gut. The Pitfighter looks pretty menacing as you would expect, a crew cut, stubble and a heavy goatee. A human juggernaut. DESIRABILITIES: “Being a Pitfighter, Truckby is happier on a vertical base where he can use his punching power. If Mack gets a good lick in then it might be all over but the big question in the octagon come trailer park is how much gas does the truck have in the tank?” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Palm Strike, Forearm Wristlock, Gut-Wrench Suplex, Hammerlock, Million $ Dream/Choke and his Dragon Sleeper/Choke. |
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TAKAYUKI ISHIZAWA 6'2"
Osaka, Japan. |
STYLE(S): Submission
grappling.
HONOURS/TITLES: White Dragon Dojo Wrestling Champion. GWA record - 3 second submission victory. DESCRIPTION: Ishizawa is a member and the champion of Tojo Osawa’s Japanese White Dragon Dojo stable. Comes to the Octagon attired in tights with 'Pain Game' written down the side and a white robe with the White Dragon Dojo symbol printed on. Looks businesslike as is consistent with a Osawa protégé. DESIRABILITIES: “Some years back Ishizawa was a hot prospect, now his name is barely known. Claims to have been in training in the Dragon Dojo since his GWA days but don’t think there’s any substitute for quality opposition. He’s still young enough to do damage in this sport.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Boston Crab, Reverse knife edge, Sleeper, Abdominal stretch and the ‘Tojo’s Torture Bar’ Pain Killer Arm-lock. |
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INSANE WARRIOR 6'2"
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. |
STYLE(S): Boxing. Grappling.
HONOURS/TITLES: 4 times World Boxing Champion with an undefeated record, all via KO. IWF World (wrestling) Champion. DESCRIPTION: Black ex-professional boxer is heavily muscled though still very flexible, possessing lightning fast punches. Wears red satin shorts with yellow trim. Can take tremendous punishment as well as dish it out! Member of the elite wrestling stable the X-Men means he’s dangerous. DESIRABILITIES: “Warrior was a big deal some years back but whether he’s still got it is open to debate. He’s got the cross-training skill that’s necessary and being an alternate has no pressure. If he breaks in to the sixteen then he could live with them. He’s Insane and a Warrior, he’s ECC material.” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Rapid punches, T-Bone Suplex, Leg drop, Running forearm, Super kick, Choke Sleeper, STF, DDT, Right hook, Uppercut punch. |
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VITOR DUARTE 5'10"
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. |
STYLE(S): Jiu-jitsu.
HONOURS/TITLES: 1998 Rio Vale Tudo tournament winner. DESCRIPTION: Vitor has black hair, a small but athletic frame with a neck that is almost unnoticeable. Vitor wrestles in a white Gi with his family name ‘Duarte’ on the back. Always fights barefoot, is accompanied at all time by the Duarte family, his father and trainer Hugo and his four brothers. DESIRABILITIES: “The only jui-jitsu proponent in the ECC, I believe this is not accidental as the Japanese don’t enjoy getting shown up by the Brazilians, I also believe this is the reason why a second rate jiu-jitsu star is here…. namely Vitor Duarte. Will it be V for victory in the ECC, if it is I’ll eat my brass knux!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Guard, Triangle Choke, Cross Arm-bar, Headbutt, Rabbit punch, Reverse Choke. |
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'MASTER BLASTER'
6'1"
Venice Beach, California, USA. |
STYLE(S): Grappling.
Limited experience in martial arts and kick boxing.
HONOURS/TITLES: None at present (tipped for future stardom). DESCRIPTION: This long brown haired good looking youngster is a hit with the ladies, carries a well defined physique (with a larger upper body than lower body), he wears cycle short style trunks when he’s in action. Has excellent genes as the brother of the legendary Scott ‘Iron Warrior’ Giavani. DESIRABILITIES: “The younger Giavani has arrived and is improving at a fast rate, unlike his brother though has some striking talent. Once upon a time Scott Giavani was in the position Jason is in now, one day the younger Giavani will break on through to the other side, will it be at the ECC?” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Blaster-Line (clothesline), Dragon Suplex, Spinning Super Kick, Throat Chop, Modified Indian Death-Lock, ‘Master Blaster’ Power Driver. |
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JOEY ‘THE BEAR' STEVENS 6'4
Brooklyn, New York, USA. |
STYLE(S): Power Grappler/Brawler.
Some Judo and Kung Fu.
HONOURS/TITLES: WFW World Heavyweight Champion (wrestling). In winning Miami 1991 Cottonbowl and ’92 Orangebowl team (US football). DESCRIPTION: The Bear comes to the cage attired in tights, knee pads, wearing a leather jacket with his long black hair (12”) trailing behind. Incredibly strong individual with massive arms and legs, great conditioning for a man his size with a great cardio-vascular system. DESIRABILITIES: “A regular on the wrestling circuit, always dangerous and consistent. The former weightlifter is among the strongest in the ECC, add to that his wealth of experience and you’ve got a big Brooklyn surprise package. More than just another big man, beware the bear!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Bearhug, Belly-to-Belly Suplex, Powerbomb, Piledriver, Sleeper, DDT, Abdominal Stretch and the ‘Bear Slam’ modified slam. |
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SEAN 3 6'3"
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. |
STYLE(S): Brawling.
HONOURS/TITLES: North Carolina NHB Champion. DESCRIPTION: The schizophrenic southern boy has been recently released after many years in a secure unit, a very unorthodox and unpredictable man as he has three personality hence his fighting name ‘Three’, apparently his three personalities are: 1) Rock star Axel, 2) Wrestler Butch Gumble and 3) A gorilla named Guy! DESIRABILITIES: “Three has three qualities that could bring him success in the ECC, that’s his craziness, his unpredictability and his pain threshold – will this crazy man quit? The big question though is which of the three will turn up in the cage? I don’t think Sean even knows the answer to that!” FAVORITE HOLDS/MOVES: Body Slam, Shoulder Barge, Punch, Kick, Splash, Headbutt, Powerslam, Clothesline and the ‘Gorilla Hug’ Bearhug. |
