The fact that few competitors are out fighting Waste Management to haul garbage is an important consideration when making a long-term investment, Mr. Miller said.

The competitors fought for prizemoney of €50,000.

"The Google books settlement is injecting more competition into the digital books space, so it's understandable why our competitors might fight hard to prevent more competition," said a company spokesman.

The competitor from Woodside, Queens, has been fighting for this day since he was 13 years old and earned his black belt.

The match was held in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and the two competitors fought in a giant ball of steel.

All competitors must fight in approved team pants, with gloves and shinguards.

At a qualifying run-off in Oberhof, Germany, four competitors fought for two seats behind drivers Broeders and Eline Jurg.

All competitors must fight in approved shorts, without shoes.

All competitors must fight in approved shorts, without shoes or any other sort of foot padding.

On Day 2, each competitor fights a one-touch epee bout with every other competitor.