Please come out and show your support.

Both Ivan Gataoli and Johnny San Nicholas represented Marinobles with excellence at the Gladiator Challenge fights held at Red Hawk Casino this past saturday.

San Nicholas was able to secure a big takedown at the opening bell and finish his opponent at the 1:58 mark of the first round with a rear choke. Ivan dominated the 0:22 of his fight but an accidental strike to the back of his opponenets head casued his opponent to withdrawl from the remainder of the contest and it was delared a “no contest” much to the dismay of the fans that sat outside in the Rain and the cold to chear the fighters on.

Thank you to all who came out to support.

10/10/2009
Placerville, CA

Congratulations to Ivan “Afro-Thunder” Gatoloai and Max ‘Gladiator” Griffin on their well-earned victories Saturday night at the Redhawk Casino. Both fighters let the leather fly in their performances.

Ivan and Max needed less tha a minute each to dispose of their opponents each winning by TKO in the first round. All of thier hard work came to show as they were a highlight of a cool fall night fighting under the lights at the first MMA card to be held at the new casino.

Watch out for both of these guys in the school and congratulate them on their hard earned victories.

In a night of action packed fights, Marinoble*Elite fighters did not disappoint. Johnny Goh came out on the winning side of his fight for his first professional victory; this time fighting at 170Lbs, not 155Lbs. Fighting against another Northern California fighter, Tim Houser, Jr, Goh showed an improved stand up to go with his slick BJJ skills he has learned at Brudda’s Jiu Jitsu. Houser, a former Vacaville High School wrestler, stood toe-toe with Johnny for the better part of the first round as the two traded strikes. Houser used his wrestling base to secure a take downs and show some good ground and pound. Goh weathered the storm and even dropped Houser with a crisp right hand to the chin. Although he was dazed, Houser was able to regain his bearings and secured another takedown. The round ended with Houser pinning Goh against the cage with some ground and pound.
The Second round began with the two fighters exchanging again in the center of the cage. The end came very quick as Houser took Goh down again but this time, Goh defended the attack from the guard slipping his legs around Houser’s arm securing a belly to floor arm bar causing Houser to submit midway through the second round.

In Bantamweight (135Lbs.) action, Marinoble*Elite fighter, Joe Baros and Rio Linda’s Randy “the Shark” Rodoni took Fight of the Night honors after one of, if not THE most exciting fight of the night. Baros looked to stand while Rodoni used his aggressive striking to pin Baros against the fence and scoring a double leg take down. Baros fought again the ground and pound of Rodoni and was able to get back to his feet where the two let leather fly as both of fighters rocked their adversary. Much of the next 2 rounds went back and forth as Baros and Rodoni traded big shots. Baros and Rodoni, each with their own fans in the crowd were able at times to get the best of each other not only standing, but on the floor scoring with ground and pound and submission attempts. In the third round after Rodoni scored another take down, the fight was restarted due to Baros’s good ground defense not allowing Rodoni to score from the top. As the fight was restarted on the feet, Baros exploded with a flying knee the hit flush on the head of Rodoni. The knee sent Rodini to the canvas where Baros patiently pounced on his fallen opponent until the referee intervened calling an end to the contest at 1:58 into the final round. This fight may not have had the size of fighters as the other fights, but what they lacked in size, they made up for in heart.

The fights are being held at the Placer County Fair Grounds and you can get your fight tickets right here at Marinoble’s. Fight Tickets also gain you admission to the Placer Co. Fair.

Also representing Marinoble’s in action Friday Placer County Grappler’s Lead Instructor “Killa-B” Niimi. He will put his slick BJJ and ever-inproving striking skills to the test in the cage.

Joe Baros will make another fight at 135Lbs. agains a tough opponent, Randy Rodhini. expect fireworks from both fighters on this one.

Finally, Johnny Goh will make his way to the cage again looking for his next victory. Johnny’s new striking abilitiess and crafty ground work are the ingredients for a hard earned victory.

This is going to be a night to remember so get your tickets today

Dont’t miss live Pankration fights this Friday, June 12, 2009 right here at Marinoble’s. We will be hosting many fights with gyms from all over the area coming to compete.

Doors open at 6:00 and the fights will start at 7:00. Come early to get the best seats in the house as tickets are going fast.

$20/person, $30 for 2 Tickets
or
$60 for Friday Night Fights and a ticket to the Gladiator Challenge, Vendetta fight being held right here in Roseville on, Friday June 26. This is your chance to see Rick Randolph defend his GC World Heavyweight Title, Johhny Goh, Joe Baros and other members of the Marinoble*Elite live in action!

DONT MISS OUT! It’s gonna be great!

Thurs. February 27, 2008
 
Bok Fu Belt Testing
6:30 PM
 
Here is your chance to show you’re ready for your next belt level!
 
All students who have currently met testing eligibility are welcome to come test for their next promotion.  Come show yourself what you have learned through your all of your hard work
 
Testing Fees:
White Yellow Orange Purple:
$35
 
Blue Green Red Brown:
$50
 
 
Black Belts Are Made
Through your dedication and hard work
 
 
 
 
 
Fri, March 6, 2008
 
Gladiator Challenge Official Weigh Ins
5:00 – 8:00 PM
 
Press and Spectators Welcome! Come meet the fighters prior to their fights on Saturday
 
Sat, March 7, 2008
5 Marinoble*Elite Fighters
Fight Gladiator Challenge
 
Don’t miss Marinoble*Elite fighters step into the cage here in Roseville. Rick Randolph steps up to fight for the Gladiator Challenge World Heavyweight Title.  Also on the Card are Michael Bravo, Derrick Burnsed, Johnny Gho and Joe Baros. 
Wish them luck as you see them in the days leading up to their big day!
 
Tickets are limited and available at Marinoble’s Martial Arts Center or at www.virtualboxoffice.com (1-800-VBO-8858).
 
Fri. March 27, 2008
 
Michael Bravo Defends his IFC 155Lb Title!
 
Come Support Michael Bravo in his first title defense at the Gold Country Casino in Oroville, CA. A select number of tickets are available for this fight at www.goldcountrycasino.com. Don’t miss out on another action packed night of Marinoble*Elite taking the MMA World by storm!
 
Sat. April 4, 2009
 
Marinoble*Elite Amateur Fight Team Invades Oregon
 
Drew O’Connell will be fighting for the Brass Nux 145Lb Title in Roseburg, Or.  Also in action will be Marinoble’s MMA Coach, Luis Perez and making his debut is Max Griffin.  Wish them luck as you train right along side of tomorrow’s Champions, TODAY!