Sherdog.com Preview: SHOOTO “Victory of the truth”
Introduction
Stephen Martinez Feb 16, 2006
TOKYO — Fans must be wondering: What do we have here? This is
neither a UFC nor PRIDE event so why the preview? SHOOTO isn't
shown on Pay-Per-View outside Japan and I barely know any of these
"small" guys, so why bother?
One of the great things about this sport, compared to others, is the many viewing options fans have out there. Friday's card probably won't get the same kind of attention as any of the upcoming "big shows" but it’s always important for fans to realize that there is more to watch in mixed martial arts besides PRIDE or UFC.
The oldest MMA organization in the world is finally holding the "big one" on Friday, Feb. 17 at Yoyogi No.2 gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. For this event the International SHOOTO commission, along with top SHOOTO promoter Sustain, has assembled one of the best line-ups of the year in terms of up-and-comers and established fighters.
Nine bouts mixed with international talent from the SHOOTO world rankings will be headlined by three title fights, featuring the highly-anticipated contest between SHOOTO welterweight champion Tatsuya Kawajiri (Pictures) and his top-ranked challenger Joachim Hansen (Pictures).
One of the great things about this sport, compared to others, is the many viewing options fans have out there. Friday's card probably won't get the same kind of attention as any of the upcoming "big shows" but it’s always important for fans to realize that there is more to watch in mixed martial arts besides PRIDE or UFC.
The oldest MMA organization in the world is finally holding the "big one" on Friday, Feb. 17 at Yoyogi No.2 gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. For this event the International SHOOTO commission, along with top SHOOTO promoter Sustain, has assembled one of the best line-ups of the year in terms of up-and-comers and established fighters.
Nine bouts mixed with international talent from the SHOOTO world rankings will be headlined by three title fights, featuring the highly-anticipated contest between SHOOTO welterweight champion Tatsuya Kawajiri (Pictures) and his top-ranked challenger Joachim Hansen (Pictures).
