Sengoku ‘Eleventh Battle’ Preview
The Prelims
Nov 3, 2009
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Akihiro Gono vs. Yoon Young Kim
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Yuji Hoshino vs. Marlon Sandro
After getting shafted by the judges in the featherweight grand
prix, Sandro gets a chance at some redemption at the expense of an
overmatched Hoshino. A solid fighter in his own right, Hoshino has
nothing to offer Sandro, a far more talented grappler who has a
huge advantage in power on the feet. One way or another, this will
turn into a lopsided win for what is sure to be an exceptionally
irritated and motivated Sandro.
Dave Herman vs. Jim York
In the big brawling heavyweight special, Herman and York will make for an entertaining scrap, especially when Herman knocks York into next week. The more talented and relentless striker of the two, Herman’s swarming style and superior athleticism will give the lumbering York problems, as he has struggled with bigger, more talented strikers in the past. Considering York’s limited ground game, this fight will quickly turn into an extended highlight reel for the man they call “Pee Wee.”
Shigeki Osawa vs. Ronnie Mann
Now that World Victory Road has a talented young Japanese prospect in Osawa, it has decided to throw him in there with a 19-fight veteran. Consider this sink or swim at its worst. Expect Osawa to sink, as his still reckless style and lack of finishing ability puts him in a bad spot against Mann. He may not be a premier grappler, but Mann knows his limitations and will work an effective top control strategy en route to a decision win.
Ryota Uozomi vs. Yuichiro Yajima
Yajima’s record reflects his skills, as he has spent most of his career fighting at the bottom of the ZST heap. Meanwhile, Uozomi has at least managed to beat most of the no-name opponents who have been served up for him. In other words, take Uozomi.
Hirokazu Konno vs. Tomoaki Ueyama
Two anonymous fighters with sub-.500 records battle in a matchup no one will remember. How this fight ended up on this card is anyone’s guess, but by using the patented who-has-the-cooler-nickname system, Konno becomes the clear pick.
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