PRO MMA (promma.info) is back with another video cram session. Two weeks ago DREAM had their featherweight tournament, and now it is Sengoku’s turn. The fighters may not be as well known, but that is why it is always alright to cram. In this edition check out a freestyle match from King Mo’s wrestling days, the slam that put Shintaro Ishiwatari on the map, L.C. Davis’ stunning head kick, and more.
Sengoku’s Seventh Battle takes place this Friday, March 20th and will air live on HDNet. PRO MMA (promma.info) will provide a full preview of the fight card, weigh in results, as well as round by round live fight results and updates during the live broadcast.
Hatsu Hioki vs. Chris Manuel
Hatsu Hioki vs Baret Yoshida (Shooto)
Hioki shows off his ground game as he easily passes the guard of one of the best lighter weight grapplers and a multiple time ADCC veteran
Hatsu Hioki vs. Rumina Sato (Shooto)
In his most recent fight, Hioki took on veteran submission specialist Rumina Sato.
Chris Manuel vs. Johnathan Sanchez (CRFights)
ATT’s Chris Manuel takes on Johnathan Sanchez back in 2006 in Coasta Rica
Hideki Kadowaki vs. Nam Phan
Hideki Kadowaki vs. Akitoshi Tamura (Shooto) Part 2 Part 3
Kadowaki takes on Akitoshi Tamura in a 143 lb title fight. This fight solidified Kadowaki as an upper level featherweight.
Hideki Kadowaki vs. Naoya Miyamoto (Shooto)
A dominant performance from earlier in Kadowaki’s career
Phan vs. Mike Valdez (KOTC)
Both fighters go after it from the opening bell.
Nam Phan vs. Joey Alvarado (KOTC)
Another high action affair for Phan
Marlon Sandro vs. Matt Jaggers
Marlon Sandro vs. Miki Shida (Pancrase)
Watch until the end to see the explosive finish
Marlon Sandro Highlight
The name says it all.
Matt Jaggers vs. Lazar Stojadinovic (KOTC)
A back and forth fight between two future King of the Cage champions.
L.C. Davis vs. Michihiro Omigawa
L.C. Davis vs. Rafael Dias (IFL)
If you haven’t seen this kick you need to check this out.
L.C. Davis vs. Wagney Fabiano (IFL)
This fight was for the 145 lb IFL championship.
Michihiro Omigawa vs. Giorgi Revazishvili (Judo)
A judo match that took place at the 2002 world team championships
Michihiro Omigawa vs. Geisas Calvacante (Cage Rage)
It would have probably been best if Omigawa picked a more suitable opponent for only his second fight.
Shintaro Ishiwatari vs. Chang Son Jon
Shintaro Ishiwatari vs. Kazuhiro Ito (Shooto)
You don’t see a slam like this everyday.
Shintaro Ishiwatari vs. Tenkei Fujimiya (Shooto)
This bout features more Ishiwatari action in a more recent fight.
Chang Son Jon vs. Michihiro Omigawa (DEEP)
In his first fight, Jung Chan Sun was able to take the decision over veteran and fellow tournament participant Michihiro Omigawa.
Chang Son Jon vs. Fanjin Son (DEEP)
In his second fight he shows off some surprising power.
Masanori Kanehara vs. Kim Jong Man
Masanori Kanehara vs. Shunichi Shimizu (ZST)
Kanehara gets a chance to show off his ground skill in this full MMA rules ZST match up.
Masanori Kanehara vs. Takafumi Otsuka (DEEP) Part 2
A fight between Kanehara and Dream featherweight tournament participant.
Kim Jong Man vs. Atsushi Yamamoto (K-1 HERO’S)
A surprise performance by Kim against Krazy Bee fighter Atsushi Yamamoto.
Kim Jong Man vs. Daiki Hata (DEEP) Part 2
Although the judges called it a draw many thought that Kim Jong Man deserved the win in this hotly contested affair.
Seiya Kawahara vs. Nick Denis
Seiya Kawahara vs. Yuki Yamasawa (Pancrase)
The intro is a lot longer than the actual fight.
Seiya Kawahara vs. Masaki Yanagisawa (Pancrase)
This fight isn’t that much longer than the other.
Nick Denis vs. Scholten (KOTC) Part 2 Part 3
There is nothing like an old fashion three round brawl.
Tetsuya Yamada vs. Ronnie Mann
Tetsuya Yamada vs. Hirotaka Tomiyama (ZST)
A grappling only match for the undefeated Yamada.
Ronnie Mann vs. Jordan Miller(Cage Rage)
A quick submission win for one of the UK’s best lightweight grapplers.
Ronnie Mann vs. Kyle Davis (HOP)
This fight is the same story, just a different chapter for Ronnie Mann.
Muhammed Lawal vs. Ryo Kawamura
Ryo Kawamura vs. Kevin Randleman (Sengoku) Part 2
It was supposed to be Randleman’s coming back party, and Kawamura was almost able to spoil the fun.
Ryo Kawamura vs. Jamie Fletcher (Pancrase)
Some fighters just respond after catching a low blow.
Muhammed Lawal vs. Travis Wiuff (Sengoku)
The fight that kicked off his MMA career.
Muhammed Lawal vs. Tokhtar Temrezov (wrestling)
A wrestling match that shows Lawal’s potential for stardom.
James Thompson vs. Jim York
James Thompson vs. Don Frye (Pride)
This has to be the best performance of Thompson’s career.
James Thompson vs. Steve Bosse (Titans)
The fight that almost stopped UFC 97.
Jim York vs. Anthony Netzler (MARS)
Big Jim York shows off some big power
Jim York vs. Yoshihiro Nakao (Sengoku)
This fight was York first trip into the Sengoku ring.