INSPIRE : Hybrid Theory

[UFC-KING]

OOC : I know I've started up on multiple occasions and ended them, but I've finally found a product that I like, and I really do enjoy MMA so I will try to keep this going as much as possible.

 

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, We have a problem, We have a different style here at INSPIRE and we want to keep it that way, The Problem is, we can't attract enough people since that damn ALPHA-1's been around. It sucks, but I've hired somebody new, If anybody can pick this company back up off the ground, it's this guy, he used to fight for ALPHA-1, quit after a year of combat, Please Welcome, our new head booker, Takayuki Kohsaka."

 

"Thank you for the intro Mr. Kikkawa, guys, I know how the people at ALPHA-1 ran things over there, trust me that business will be in the ground by the end of this year. To Make things more interesting, I've brought some guys in, and they will be posing some threats for everybody, Nobody will know who they are until the next tour event, which happens to be this Wednesday, but they won't be here until next week, so you have at least one event of Prep Time."

 

"So Takayuki, should we tell them their positions on the roster, or should we wait ?"

 

"Let's do it now I guess"

 

King of Fighters

(Upper Midcard-Main Event)

 

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Billy Russell

"The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell is a talented mat wrestler from Puerto Rico, who has an extensive background in Mixed Martial Arts too. The biggest fight of his MMA career was in 2001, when he reached the quarter finals of the major tournament of the year, losing to future wrestling star Buddy Garner. A national hero in his homeland of Puerto Rico, he joined the new Japanese promotion INSPIRE in 2006 and has been one of the success stories of the company so far.

 

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Dan Stone Jr.

Dan Stone Jr is the son of the legendary Canadian wrestler and promoter Dan Stone Sr., and is virtually a spitting image of his dad at the same age. Quite simply one of the best wrestlers in the world, Dan is virtually the definitive article when it comes to all-round wrestling; whether it's brawling, technique, or high flying, he can do it all to a world class level. Some of his matches with elder brother Jeremy have been called the greatest of all time by some wrestling journalists.

 

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Jack Marlowe

Jack Marlowe is a wrestler who has a dual-life. To some he is best known as Jungle Jack, a leopard-skin clad wild man from the jungles of Borneo. To others he is known by his real name, and is a highly respected tough athletic brawler. No matter where he works, or under what name, he clearly has the tools to be a huge success - good looks, a great muscular physique, power, surprising agility and a lot of charisma. It seems only a matter of time before superstardom comes calling.

 

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Li Bingci

Li Bingci was an Olympic silver medal winner for China in freestyle wrestling at the 2004 Olympic Games. He trained, unsigned, with BHOTWG through 2005, but was snapped up by INSPIRE in 2006 to capitalise on his legitimate fighting background.

 

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Marat Khoklov

The giant Russian Marat Khoklov is a menacing former body builder, whose freakish strength and great look make him an awesome competitor to behold. After being spotted working in Europe by BHOTWG, he was brought over to Japan for a try out. Unfortunately for them, the new INSPIRE promotion jumped in and signed him up first. Marat's awe-inspiring debut performance for them, when he knocked out the legendary Tadiyuki Kikkawa for the title, made him an overnight mega-star in the East.

 

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Masaaki Okazaki

Masaaki Okazaki is an aggressive submission style worker, who is respected throughout Japan for his ultra-physical approach to every match. He was a mainstay of the Burning Hammer Of The Wrestling Gods heavyweight division for many years before he shockingly walked out alongside Tadiyuki Kikkawa to help form INSPIRE in 2006. Other than that, fans mostly remember him for his violent 2004 feud with Hooded Kudo, where they had a series of awesomely heated and bloody battles.

 

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Mike Watson

'The Calgary Assassin' Mike Watson was one of the most famous shoot fighters in the world, who was probably the most famous face in the sport during the late 1990s. He eventually made the conversion to pro wrestling, fighting in Japan for BHOTWG, and his natural ability made the crossover look easy. He was a huge success with BHOTWG, but in 2006 was part of the "rebellion" of wrestlers who followed the legendary Tadiyuki Kikkawa in his walk out to form the INSPIRE promotion.

 

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Mokuami Maita

"The Babyfaced Assassin" Mokuami Maita is a wrestler known for his technically minded approach when in the ring, who made a name for himself as part of the world famous BHOTWG Junior division. He provided a nice counter-balance to the division, being one of the few Junior competitors who doesn't do a lot of high flying, instead relying on his highly respected grasp of submission wrestling. Rumours began circulating in late 2006 that he was planning to leave, apparently upset at not having more title shots, and they proved to be accurate as he left in the summer of 2007 to join World Level Wrestling.

 

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Morimasa Kato

Morimasa Kato is a rookie worker with a solid all-round game, who is noted for having a legit fighting background. This background got him noticed by INSPIRE, and he was one of their first signings.

 

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Nathan Coleman

"The Pioneer" Nathan Coleman is a tough brawler from Oklahoma, who is best known for his work in Japan, where he is a particular favourite with the Golden Canvas Grappling fans. In fact, his Japanese work far overshadows his North American achievments, where he has mainly stuck to working occasional independent shows. He did spend a few months with DAVE during which his work received rave reviews, but the promotion's closure soon put an end to that.

 

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Raul Hughes

"The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes is a highly successful shoot fighter, whose incredible punching power made him a star in both North America and Japan. He made world news when he signed as a pro wrestler with BHOTWG in 2003, and went on to have a fine career with them, even winning the world championship. In 2006 he was involved in another big news story, when he was part of the "rebellion" of wrestlers who walked out to form the INSPIRE promotion.

 

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Roku Sotomura

Roku "The Rock" Sotomura is a fine technical wrestler who doesn't get the attention that his skills deserve. He is sometimes jokingly called "The Master Of The Chinlock" by his peers, due to his love of a nice tight rest hold.

 

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Tadiyuki Kikkawa

Since 1995, Tadiyuki Kikkawa has been the most brutally dominant wrestler in Japan. For a decade he was BHOTWG's icon and perennial world champion, and was well known for his punishing, extremely physical style of attack. In 2006 he left the company, spear-heading an infamous "rebellion", leading a small group of wrestler in the creation of the INSPIRE promotion, a group he would be owner of. As well as starring for the company, he is also trying to mastermind their rise to the top.

 

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Takayuki Kohsaka

"Iron Man" Takayuki Kohsaka is a superb wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. Boasting a true warrior's spirit he is at his very best when going toe-to-toe with an opponent and showing the heart and drive that the Japanese public love. He is particularly noted for his incredible cardio, hence his nickname. Gifted with a fine mind for the business, there is a strong rumour that he could be about to become head booker of a promotion...

 

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Tasuku Iesada

"Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada is a fine submission-based wrestler who is seen as one of the most reliable and highly respected workers in Japan. He was originally a member of the GCG roster, but when his talent became clear, BHOTWG swooped in and signed him away. He was a major part of BHOTWG for many years, and was considered a key member of the roster, but that didn't stop him joining Tadiyuki Kikkawa's "rebellion" to form INSPIRE in 2006.

 

[UFC-KING]

Meeting Part 2

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Middleweight

Small-Middleweight

 

"Champagne Lover" Antonio Maxi Marquez 0-3

"The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell 3-1

Dan Stone Jr. 0-1

Hajime Sugisata 1-1

Haruhiro Tsumemasa 0-1

Hirokumi Saito 0-2

Hitomaro Suzuki 1-1

"The Amazing" Jacob Jett 0-1

Kazu "Tornado" Nagai 1-0

Li Bingci 2-3

Masaaki Okazaki 3-1

"The Babyfaced Assassin" Mokuami Maita 0-0

Morimasa Kato 1-2

"The Rock" Roku Sotomura 1-1

"SUKI" Ryonosuke Matsuki 0-1

"Shooter" Sean Deeley 1-2

"The Master of the Arm-lock Variation" Sotatsu Saramura 3-0

"Iron Man" Takayuki Kohsaka 1-2

"Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada 4-1

Tsurayuki Kamachi 1-0

Willie York 1-1

 

Heavyweight

Light-Heavyweight-Giant

 

"The Mountain" Danny Rushmore 0-1

"Jungle" Jack Marlowe 0-2

Kalu Owusu 0-2

Kenichi Komagata 0-1

"The Dog of War" Kimitada Yanagita 0-1

"The Russian Giant" Marat Khoklov 4-1

"The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson 3-2

"The Pioneer" Nathan Coleman 1-1

Oda Yakuta 0-1

"The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes 2-2

"The Rebel" Tadiyuki Kikkawa 6-0

 

Champions

 

INSPIRE KING OF FIGHTERS

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Tadiyuki Kikkawa

 

INSPIRE OPENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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Raul Hughes

 

INSPIRE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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Billy Russell

 

INSPIRE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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Marat Khoklov

 

"Gentlemen, there has never been a more important moment in the INSPIRE Rebellion, we need to make sure we have the best talent in the world, and run ALPHA-1 and BHOTWG into the ground as fast as possible, or we will not be able to keep this going, I'll be taking this opportunity to sign as much talent just so the other organizations can't get to them first, so Gentlemen, head on out, cause we have a big week ahead of us, Night.

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE Awakening Tour 2008

 

Kalu Owusu vs. Sotatsu Saramura

Hirokumi Saito vs. Roku Sotomura

Bali So'oialo vs. Morimasa Kato

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Willie York

Marat Khoklov vs. Kimitada Yanagita

Li Bingci vs. Tasuku Iesada

Billy Russell vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Mike Watson vs. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi

 

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship

Tadiyukki Kikkawa vs. Raul Hughes

[UFC-KING]

Kalu Owusu vs. Sotatsu Saramura

Hirokumi Saito vs. Roku Sotomura

Bali So'oialo vs. Morimasa Kato

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Willie York

Marat Khoklov vs. Kimitada Yanagita

Li Bingci vs. Tasuku Iesada

Billy Russell vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Mike Watson vs. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi

 

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship

Tadiyukki Kikkawa vs. Raul Hughes

 

Hell thought I would give my predictions to get things started. Show should be up within 10 minutes, so get the predictions in !

[FINisher]

Kalu Owusu vs. Sotatsu Saramura

Hirokumi Saito vs. Roku Sotomura

Bali So'oialo vs. Morimasa Kato

 

Just because So'oialo will be leaving.

 

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Willie York

Marat Khoklov vs. Kimitada Yanagita

Li Bingci vs. Tasuku Iesada

Billy Russell vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Mike Watson vs. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi

 

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship

Tadiyukki Kikkawa vs. Raul Hughes

 

I'm not sure if I missed it but do you decide the winners in this save or not? ^^ Nice to see another INSPIRE diary since it's cool to compare the results etc.

[UFC-KING]

Kalu Owusu vs. Sotatsu Saramura

Hirokumi Saito vs. Roku Sotomura

Bali So'oialo vs. Morimasa Kato

 

Just because So'oialo will be leaving.

 

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Willie York

Marat Khoklov vs. Kimitada Yanagita

Li Bingci vs. Tasuku Iesada

Billy Russell vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Mike Watson vs. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi

 

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship

Tadiyukki Kikkawa vs. Raul Hughes

 

I'm not sure if I missed it but do you decide the winners in this save or not? ^^ Nice to see another INSPIRE diary since it's cool to compare the results etc.

 

No I just do shoot fight for each match-up so it's really like an MMA event in Japan

[FINisher]

So the same idea here than in my FINSPIRE also? Then I should edit my predictions, hehe. For example Hughes will defeat Kikkawa, and Khoklov will defeat everyone you book to fight him basicly.

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

 

Referees At Ringside

 

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Doppo Ibu and Yos·hitora Shigemitsu

 

Announcers at Ringside

 

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Seiho Kuroda and Hidetada Kozu

 

Openweight Division

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Kalu Owusu vs. "The Master of the Armlock Variation" Sotatsu Sarumara

 

Round 1

 

Sarumara and Owusu touch hands in a show of respect at the sound of the opening bell, and almost immediately Sarumara shoots in for the takedown, pressing Owusu against the corner. Sarumara takes a quick lift, and puts him down on the canvas. He is currently in the guard position, with Owusu trying to push himself away from the corner to stand back up to his feet. He makes a crucial mistake though, allowing Sarumara to stand up, and drop a massive punch on the Ivorian's head. Very well executed by Sarumara. He is now mounted, and very quickly turns over and locks on his trademark Mounted Arm-Lock. Owusu tries to hold on, but eventually gives into the pain. The official time is 4:46

 

Result :Sotatsu Sarumara def. Kalu Owusu via Ippon (Mounted Arm-Lock) at 4:46 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Hirokumi Saito vs. Roku "The Rock" Sotomura

 

Round 1

Good start to the pace of Round 1 in this match-up, Sotomura lands a quick punch combo, before getting tied up in a Thai Clinch, Smart move by Saito, who lands a massive standing knee strike, that drops Sotomura ! Sotomura stumbles up to his feet and avoids the barrage of punches that comes his way. Good recovery. Hirokumi Saito runs in with a quick jumping knee that misses and is Countered by a takedown from Sotomura. The Bell rings and that signals the end of this round.

 

Round 2

Sotomura runs in and lands a quick succession of jabs that forces Saito back into the ropes, Saito runs in for the takedown, but is reversed by Sotomura who was waiting to trip him. Very well executed, and mounts him very quickly. Saito grabs a hold of him and reverses him over, but Sotomura reverses him into a Twisted Bow and Arrow Submission. Sotomura has a hold of Saito's legs and neck, and is rolling backwards to bend the back. He's got it tight, and twists himself, that forces the tap out at 4:37 of Round 2

 

Result : Roku Sotomura def. Hirokumi Saito via Ippon (Twisted Bow and Arrow) at 4:37 of Round 2

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Morimasa Kato vs. "Samoan Machine" Bali So'oialo

 

Round 1

Morimasa Kato moves in stalking So'oialo, chasing him down throwing little leg kicks, those will eventually take a toll on the Samoan, he doesn't react though, just taking them to the thighs and shins and coming forward. He comes too close though, and takes a wicked counter punch from Kato that catches him off guard, causing him to back up into the ropes. Kato's Killer instinct immediately kicks in and swarms in on him throwing quick punches that put So'oialo on the ground and causes referee Doppo Ibu to step in and stop the fight at 4:34 of Round 1.

 

Result : Morimasa Kato def. Bali So'oialo via Technical Knockout at 4:34 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Willie York vs. Masaaki Okazaki

 

Round 1

Okazaki comes out fast landing a solid punch to the ribs which starts a brawl, both men start swinging for the ropes trying to land a punch to knock the other down, they eventually tire, and Okazaki clinches up with York. Okazaki lands two knees to the ribs and takes him down to the mat. York holds the half guard while Okazaki rests a little bit, throwing little rabbit punches to score some points with the judges. York tries to cause the turnover, but Okazaki pushes him back down to the mat. York slips out the back and stands back up. They circle around landing little jabs and the occasional leg kick to end the round.

 

Round 2

Okazaki comes back out strong with more leg kicks to continue the fight. York lands a solid front kick to back him up, and comes back forward with a big right hand that rocks Okazaki. Okazaki clinches to stop him, and rests and gets his footing back. Okazaki puts him against the ropes, and takes him down once more. York holds him to stop any punches from coming down and the bell rings with both still in a stalemate.

 

Round 3

York runs in again with yet another successful front kick that pushes Okazaki back yet again. Okazaki jumps and pulls guard, attempting a flying arm-lock in the process, but York shakes it off and drops a punch to Okazaki's forehead. York is now mounted against the ropes, dropping punches to a turtled up Okazaki. Okazaki uses his physical strength to wrap himself around the American, and rolls him over constricting him with his strength. The round ends with Okazaki on top.

 

Result : Masaaki Okazaki def. Willie York via Unanimous Decision

 

 

Heavyweight Division

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"The Giant Russian" Marat Khoklov vs. "The Dog of War" Kimitada Yanagita

 

Round 1

Khoklov almost immediately lands a haymaker of a right hand that collapses Kimitada Yanagita to the canvas, with the Russian on top of him ground and pounding him from the side. Referee Doppo Ibu watching the fight closely to make sure to stop the fight at a good time, but he lets the match go on a little longer, Yanagita was able to hold on Khoklov, and turtle up, but Khoklov gets his back and lands a brutal punch to Yanagita's head, knocking him out on the spot, with Doppo Ibu stopping the fight at 4:35 of the very first round.

 

Result : Marat Khoklov def. Kimitada Yanagita via KO (Moscow Lariat) at 4:35 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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"Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada vs. Li Bingci

 

Round 1

Bingci quickly shows off his Olympic Caliber Wrestling Skills, taking the Submission expert Iesada off his feet with ease, and bringing him up to the ropes and holding him down for a little while. Iesada ties him up, holding him in a head lock for the duration of a minute, standing back up and landing some nice punch combinations. The round continues like this for the duration of the time left, with the bell signaling the end of the round.

 

Round 2

Iesada takes the Olympian off his feet very quickly, and takes him down almost on the spot, wrapping him up in a Iesada Special. Bingci does not tap right away, instead trying to work through the pressure, Iesada trying to tighten up the submission hold, This goes on for about a minute, and Bingci eventually taps out to the hold, ending the fight at 4:55 of Round 2

 

Result : Tasuku Iesada def. Li Bingci via Ippon (Iesada Special) at 4:55 of Round 2

 

 

Middleweight Division

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"The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell vs. "Iron Man" Takayuki Kohsaka

 

Round 1

Billy Russell shows off his stand up skills early, landing some solid rib kicks and leg kicks to start off the fight with the Tae Kwon Do expert. Kohsaka lands a leg kick, followed by his trademark 360 Back Kick, landing just behind the ear of Russell. Russell shakes it off and takes him down with ease. Russell passes the guard and finish the round in the mount position.

 

Round 2

Russell lands some more of his nasty kicks, and switches it up with some punches, dropping Kohsaka to the canvas, Kohsaka tries to grab a hold of Russell but eats a kick to the head that rocks him. Russell takes advantage of it, landing his trademark Grounded Knee Flurry, which causes Referee Shigemitsu to stop the match.

 

Result : Billy Russell def. Takayuki Kohsaka via Technical Knockout at 4:58 of Round 2

 

 

Heavyweight Division

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"The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson vs. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi

 

Round 1

Yaaggoudi shows off his fancy kicks early on, throwing Axe Kicks, Switch Kicks and Scissor Kicks, making the Canadian Back up. Watson doesn't let it bother him though and comes forward again to land a punch to the midsection of Yaaggoudi. Watson continues his early assault, landing multiple Mid-Punches and Leg Kicks, to stop the Moroccan's movement. The Round ends with both men on their feet and circling.

 

Round 2

Watson throws more and more leg and middle kicks, to continue to stop the Moroccan's Movement. Yaaggoudi is obviously tiring, as he is no longer posing any offense to the Canadian. Watson continues to push forward and to push the pace. The round continues on in this manner until the end of the time limit.

 

Round 3

Watson lands a beauty of a right hook that sends Yaaggoudi stumbling to the canvas, he gets back up though and eats another one, and takes a kick to the ribs aswell. Watson lands his trademark One Stop Punch, he grounds himself and throws all his weight into his right hand and sends a shock through Yaaggoudi's body, sending him back to the canvas and this time for good at 4:43 of Round 3

 

Result : Mike Watson def. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi via KO (One Stop Punch) at 4:43 of Round 3

 

 

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Heavyweight Division

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"The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes vs. "The Rebel" Tadiyuki Kikkawa

 

Round 1

The Championship match-up begins with Raul Hughes Keeping the Champion at bay with some beautiful jabs and punches, taking advantage of his reach, and keeping him from landing anything solid. This frustrates Kikkawa, who grows restless, and attempts to take Hughes down, who stuffs the takedown and pushes him away, and proceeds to Chase him down and throw punches. Kikkawa tries again, and this time scores the takedown, holding him down with powerful Ground and Pound to finish the round.

 

Round 2

Kikkawa is able to catch Hughes off guard this time, getting inside and throwing a beautiful right cross that lets him follow up with a Suplex Takedown on the challenger. Kikkawa now has back control, which puts Hughes in turtle position, allowing Kikkawa to move freely and throw punches and dominate Hughes in every sense. Hughes manages to get out and land some more jabs, and tests Kikkawa's chin with his powerful right hook, it does not phase Kikkawa who continues to push forward and hold him against the ropes until the end of the round.

 

Round 3

Kikkawa recks Hughes with a massive Kikkawa Combo, landing a streak of powerful Right and Left Hooks, eventually Collapsing Hughes against the ropes, leaving Kikkawa free to throw as he pleases, forcing referee Doppo Ibu to stop the fight at the 4 Minute Mark of Round 3 to Defend his King of Fighters Championship for the first time.

 

Overall Show Results

 

Sotatsu Sarumara def. Kalu Owusu (D+)

Roku Sotomura def. Hirokumi Saito (D)

Morimasa Kato def. Bali So'oialo ©

Masaaki Okazaki def. Willie York (D+)

Marat Khoklov def. Kimitada Yanagita ©

Tasuku Iesada def. Li Bingci (B)

Billy Russell def. Takayuki Kohsaka (C+)

Mike Watson def. Mohamed El Yaaggoudi ©

Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Raul Hughes (B-)

 

 

RingsideReport

 

Hello everybody, I'm Seiho Kuroda and this is Hidetada Kazu, and Each week at the Inspire Tour Show, we will be reviewing one of our fighters that fought that night, tonight, we review current King of Fighters Champion, "The Rebel" Tadiyuki Kikkawa

 

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Tadiyuki Kikkawa

Since 1995, Tadiyuki Kikkawa has been the most brutally dominant wrestler in Japan. For a decade he was BHOTWG's icon and perennial world champion, and was well known for his punishing, extremely physical style of attack. In 2006 he left the company, spear-heading an infamous "rebellion", leading a small group of wrestler in the creation of the INSPIRE promotion, a group he would be owner of. As well as starring for the company, he is also trying to mastermind their rise to the top.

 

Titles Held

3 Time Burning World Champion

1 Time King of Fighters Champion (Current)

[UFC-KING]

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From Inspire.com/News

 

INSPIRE has announced New Titles throughout all three divisions, Middleweight, Heavyweight, and Openweight, and a Tournament will be held during one of the Mid-Year Touring Events.[/Quote]

 

INSPIRE has signed two new fighters that will debut at the next touring event, Both men have different styles, one is a former Shoot Champion, and one is a very entertaining Mexican Wrestler, we will welcome them to the company with open arms, and we introduce to you.

 

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Antonio "Champagne Lover" Maxi Marquez

 

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"Shooter" Sean Deeley

[/Quote]

 

A new title shot system has also been announced, Upper Midcarders and Main Eventers, will have to earn at least 3 Wins in a row before earning a title shot, Midcarders need 4, and Lower Midcard, Openers and Enhancement Talent, will need to earn at least 5 to earn a shot at their respective titles. This policy will be in effect at next months tour.[/Quote]

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

 

Haruhiro Tsumemasa vs. Hitomaro Suzuki

Tsurayuki Kamachi vs. Oda Yakuta

Hajime Sugisata vs. Sean Deeley

Antonio Maxi Marquez vs. Kazu Nagai

Kenichi Komagata vs. Mike Watson

Billy Russell vs. Tasuku Iesada

Marat Khoklov vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE King of Fighters Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Morimasa Kato

[UFC-KING]

INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

 

Haruhiro Tsumemasa vs. Hitomaro Suzuki

Tsurayuki Kamachi vs. Oda Yakuta

Hajime Sugisata vs. Sean Deeley

Antonio Maxi Marquez vs. Kazu Nagai

Kenichi Komagata vs. Mike Watson

Billy Russell vs. Tasuku Iesada

Marat Khoklov vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE King of Fighters Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Morimasa Kato

[Ockbald]

I just wanted to express that:

 

 

1) I though INSPIRE was a hybrid beteween HUSTLE(in the begining) and NOAH, as if everthing is worked wrestling but they got MMA fighters in the mix. Not a real MMA federation.

 

Is this what your diary is about? Making Inspire a real MMA federation?

 

 

2) Champagne Lover, a luchador who is also a Soap Opera artirst in MMA? That's so freakin' weird, it might work!

[FINisher]

Hey!! C'mon.. "Kuroda's Korner", different titles, the layout and the whole presentation.. All straight from me. I'm not sure if I should be flattered or pissed. The only thing that concerns me is that we have two very similar INSPIRE diaries going on in the boards right now. But yeah, feel free to continue of course.

 

 

Haruhiro Tsumemasa vs. Hitomaro Suzuki

Tsurayuki Kamachi vs. Oda Yakuta

Hajime Sugisata vs. Sean Deeley

Antonio Maxi Marquez vs. Kazu Nagai

Kenichi Komagata vs. Mike Watson

Billy Russell vs. Tasuku Iesada

Marat Khoklov vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE King of Fighters Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Morimasa Kato

[UFC-KING]

Hey!! C'mon.. "Kuroda's Korner", different titles, the layout and the whole presentation.. All straight from me. I'm not sure if I should be flattered or pissed. The only thing that concerns me is that we have two very similar INSPIRE diaries going on in the boards right now. But yeah, feel free to continue of course.

 

 

Haruhiro Tsumemasa vs. Hitomaro Suzuki

Tsurayuki Kamachi vs. Oda Yakuta

Hajime Sugisata vs. Sean Deeley

Antonio Maxi Marquez vs. Kazu Nagai

Kenichi Komagata vs. Mike Watson

Billy Russell vs. Tasuku Iesada

Marat Khoklov vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE King of Fighters Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Morimasa Kato

 

Yeah Sorry about the Kuroda's Korner thing, I was going to call it Ringside Report but accidently typed that because it was the first thing that popped into my head , and the type of report I used was from you because I thought it was a great Idea, and I wanted to diverge away from the regular type of layout so I used it You know the saying : Immitation is the best form of flattery

[UFC-KING]

I just wanted to express that:

 

 

1) I though INSPIRE was a hybrid beteween HUSTLE(in the begining) and NOAH, as if everthing is worked wrestling but they got MMA fighters in the mix. Not a real MMA federation.

 

Is this what your diary is about? Making Inspire a real MMA federation?

 

Nah, it's about bringing all the styles together and Seeing which one will come out on top in a fair match

 

2) Champagne Lover, a luchador who is also a Soap Opera artirst in MMA? That's so freakin' weird, it might work!

 

Yeah, Maybe a luchador could do it

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

 

Referees At Ringside

 

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Doppo Ibu and Yos·hitora Shigemitsu

 

Announcers at Ringside

 

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Seiho Kuroda and Hidetada Kozu

 

Heavyweight Division

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Haruhiro Tsumemasa vs. Hitomaro Suzuki

 

Round 1

Haruhiro Tsumemasa starts off strong, throwing powerful leg kicks to the big Suzuki. Suzuki retaliates with a monster front kick that staggers Tsumemasa, who takes a big Punch to the jaw. That one put him down hard, but he manages to get back up and shoot in on Suzuki, who manages to catch him with a Front Choke. Tsumemasa is stuck in the choke, and taps out pretty quickly.

 

Result : Hitomaro Suzuki def. Haruhiro Tsumemasa via Ippon (Front Choke) @ 4:14 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Tsurayuki Kamachi vs. Oda Yakuta

 

Round 1

Oda Yakuta comes out fast, throwing quick kicks to the legs and ribs, that's got to hurt Kamachi, he retaliates though, throwing all his might into one big right hand that misses, great dodging by Yakuta, who comes back with a nice jab combo, Kamachi is having some big problems with Yakuta's reach advantage. Yakuta is just peppering him with some good jabs, and the round ends with Yakuta still throwing jabs.

 

Round 2

Tsurayuki Kamachi quickly drops Yakuta with a Three Punch combo, which puts Yakuta on his back, and vulnerable to a huge Flying Double Head Stomp, That's got to hurt, Kamachi has laid him out, with a killer stomp, that stops this fight at 1:45 of Round 2

 

Result : Tsurayuki Kamachi def. Oda Yakuta via KO (Flying Double Stomp) @ 1:45 of Round 2

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Hajime Sugisata vs. "Shooter" Sean Deeley

 

Round 1

Sugisata takes a kick to the side from Deeley, that's got to take a toll on him, Deeley comes forward for the takedown but is stuffed. He backs off, throws a couple more jabs, and comes forward for yet another takedown attempt, but this time gets Caught ! Hajime Sugisata just landed a Scorching Right Hand, That put Sean Deeley on the Ground, it's all over, it's all over ! The Fight has come to an end at 3:45 of Round 1

 

Result : Hajime Sugisata def. Sean Deeley via KO (Scorching Right Hand) @ 3:45 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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"Champagne Lover" Antonio Maxi Marquez vs. Kazu "Tornado" Nagai

 

Round 1

Marquez comes forward with some good punch combos, taking Nagai down with his strong Lucha Libre background, great move by Marquez, holding Nagai down and landing some great punches and elbows. Nagai throws up the Tornado Scissors, and passes over and lands some great punches on the Mexican's Forehead. Marquez manages to sneak out from there, and stands back up, but it's too little too late, as the bell has already signaled the end of the round.

 

Round 2

Nagai, almost immediately clinches up with Marquez, and takes him down. Very well executed, and starts to throw bombs down on Marquez, Marquez is really starting to take some punishment, and Referee Doppo Ibu steps in to call a halt to the action.

 

Result : Kazu Nagai def. Antonio Maxi Marquez via Technical Knockout @ 2:39 of Round 2

 

 

Heavyweight Division

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Kenichi Komagata vs. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson

 

Round 1

Watson runs in very fast, and throws a very strong head kick that sends Komagata stumbling into the ropes, and Watson immediately swarms him with punches, dropping him to his knees, and throwing more kicks to the ribs and side areas. Komagata manages to get to his feet, but eats Watson's Trademark One Stop Punch on the way, sending him to the canvas once and for all in just 3:23 seconds.

 

Result : Mike Watson def. Kenichi Komagata via KO (One Stop Punch) @ 3:23 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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"The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell vs. "Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada

 

Round 1

Iesada brought out the big guns early, throwing a 360 Spin Kick, which catches Russell off guard, allowing Iesada to secure the takedown. Great technique executed early on by Tasuku Iesada. Russell pulls guard, attempting an Arm-lock variation from the Guard, but he is unsuccessful, and allows Iesada to wrap him up in a Iesada Special !, Russell is in big trouble, and taps out pretty quickly.

 

Result : Tasuku Iesada def. Billy Russell via Ippon (Iesada Special) @ 4:14 of Round 1

 

 

Heavyweight Division

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"The Russian Giant" Marat Khoklov vs. "The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes

 

Round 1

Hughes and Khoklov meet in the center, and exchange punches and kicks, Khoklov hammers out some punches, two of which that connect, and Hughes lands a nice pair of body shots that set them up for a huge Slugfest ! Khoklov lands a nice hook that drops Hughes to the ground, and Khoklov is setting up for his Moscow Lariat Variation, and it Connects ! Hughes is out cold ! Khoklov has won this match-up and a potential title shot against Tadiyuki Kikkawa next week !

 

Result : Marat Khoklov def. Raul Hughes via KO (Moscow Lariat) @ 4:10 of Round 1

 

 

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Openweight Division

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Morimasa Kato vs. "The Rebel" Tadiyuki Kikkawa

 

Round 1

Kikkawa touches hands with Kato in the center for a nice show of respect by both men, and Kikkawa lands a nice takedown, and throws some good power into the ground and pound he's throwing down. Kato is putting up some good defence, doing a good job of holding Kikkawa down and avoiding punishment. Kikkawa gets up, and fires off some kicks to the legs, and stands back and stands Kato up, Kikkawa throws another Punch, and this time it works, rocking Kato, and setting up the killer blow with his Burning Lariat Variation, laying Kato out stiff on the ground, out cold, and Kikkawa with the belt around his waist once more.

 

Result : Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Morimasa Kato via KO (Burning Lariat) @ 3:17 of Round 1

 

 

Overall Show Results

 

Hitomaro Suzuki def. Haruhiro Tsumemasa (E+)

Tsurayuki Kamachi def. Oda Yakuta (E-)

Hajime Sugisata def. Sean Deeley (D-)

Kazu Nagai def. Antonio Maxi Marquez (D)

Mike Watson def. Kenichi Komagata (D+)

Tasuku Iesada def. Billy Russell (C+)

Marat Khoklov def. Raul Hughes ©

Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Morimasa Kato (B-)

 

Overall Show Rating

C

 

 

RingsideReport

 

Hello everybody, I'm Seiho Kuroda and this is Hidetada Kazu, and Each week at the Inspire Tour Show, we will be reviewing one of our fighters that fought that night, tonight, we review Title Contender, "The Russian Giant" Marat Khoklov !

 

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Marat Khoklov

The giant Russian Marat Khoklov is a menacing former body builder, whose freakish strength and great look make him an awesome competitor to behold. After being spotted working in Europe by BHOTWG, he was brought over to Japan for a try out. Unfortunately for them, the new INSPIRE promotion jumped in and signed him up first. Marat's awe-inspiring debut performance for them, when he knocked out the legendary Tadiyuki Kikkawa for the title, made him an overnight mega-star in the East.

 

Title History

Former King of Fighters Champion

[UFC-KING]

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From Inspire.com/News

 

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INSPIRE reach deal with PGHW ?

 

Yes the rumors are true, INSPIRE and PGHW have reached a working agreement, and at the start of PGHW's next tour in March, the time that business and contract dealings will be done, the trades can start and INSPIRE will reach a new level, and this could easily skyrocket them up a new level ![/Quote]

 

'Jungle' Jack to fight for INSPIRE ?

 

Again, the rumors are true, INSPIRE has reached a new deal, this time with "Jungle" Jack Marlowe, who is expected to fight at the next tour event, the full card will be up in just awhile so stay tuned to INSPIRE.com ![/Quote]

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

 

Hirokumi Saito vs. Sotatsu Sarumara

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Roku Sotomura

Li Bingci vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Sean Deeley

Jack Marlowe vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE Openweight Championship Mike Watson vs. Tasuku Iesada

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Marat Khoklov

[SeanMcFly]

Hirokumi Saito vs. Sotatsu Sarumara

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Roku Sotomura

Li Bingci vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Sean Deeley

Jack Marlowe vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE Openweight Championship : Mike Watson vs. Tasuku Iesada

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship : Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Marat Khoklov

[Guest JJReid]

Hirokumi Saito vs. Sotatsu Sarumara

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Roku Sotomura

Li Bingci vs. Takayuki Kohsaka

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Sean Deeley

Jack Marlowe vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE Openweight Championship Mike Watson vs. Tasuku Iesada

INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Marat Khoklov

 

This is a cool idea looking forward to see how the WMMA guys do.

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

 

Referees At Ringside

 

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Doppo Ibu and Yos·hitora Shigemitsu

 

Announcers at Ringside

 

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Seiho Kuroda and Hidetada Kozu

 

 

Middleweight Division

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"The Master of the Armlock Variation" Sotatsu Sarumara vs. Hirokumi Saito

 

Round 1

Sotatsu Sarumara throws a nice jab and takes Saito to the mat, very dangerous spot for Saito, Sarumara is able to pass and mount with ease, throwing some vicious ground and pound, as Saito rolls and gives up his back. Sarumara continues to lay out some more ground and pound, and manages to secure an arm-lock for the tap out at 4:50 of Round 1

 

Result : Sotatsu Sarumara def. Hirokumi Saito via Ippon (Mounted Arm Lock) @ 4:50 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Roku "The Rock" Sotomura

 

Round 1

Sotomura comes out strong bringing Yaaggoudi to the ropes, and neutralizing him, which allows Sotomura to land some nice elbows and knees from the clinch, along with the occasional uppercut. Yaaggoudi manages to turn them around, and now he starts peppering him with strikes, before returning to the center of the ring. Yaaggoudi leaps into the air and throws a Yaaggoudi Switch Kick... And It Connects ! Sotomura stumbles to the ground as Yaaggoudi comes in and finishes him off at 4:02 of Round 1

 

Result : Mohamed El Yaaggoudi def. Roku Sotomura via Technical Knockout @ 4:02 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Li Bingci vs. "Iron Man" Takayuki Kohsaka

 

Round 1

Kohsaka comes in throwing kicks and punches, but is countered by Bingci's Olympic Caliber wrestling ability, who takes him down on the spot, Kohsaka manages to sneak away and get back to his feet, but Bingci manages to tie him up, and both start to battle with some Dirty Boxing. They continue on to the ropes, and Bingci lifts him up, and falls back in a beautiful Belly-To-Back Suplex, beating him down on the ground with some brutal ground and pound from the Turtle Position. Referee Shigemitsu stops the bout at 3:12 of Round 1

 

Result : Li Bingci def. Takayuki Kohsaka via Technical Knockout @ 3:12 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Masaaki Okazaki vs. "Shooter" Sean Deeley

 

Round 1

Okazaki starts the match-up off with some good movement, avoiding Deeley's takedown attempts, but eventually gets taken down, and Deeley starts to work some ground and pound, but gets countered and Okazaki gets back to his feet. Okazaki clinches him up and throws a wild punch with all his might, and catches Deeley on the jaw, and continues with his Okazaki Explosion, and down goes Deeley. Okazaki continues his way up the Middleweight Ladder with a brutal Knock out victory.

 

Result : Masaaki Okazaki def. Sean Deeley via KO (Okazaki Explosion) @ 3:58 of Round 1

 

 

Heavyweight Division

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"Jungle" Jack Marlowe vs. "The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes

 

Round 1

Tentative striking from both men, Hughes makes the first big move, throwing a big Hook Combo, Marlowe shoots in, and lifts him up for a Big Slam ! Great strength and athleticism from Marlowe. Hughes handles it well, throwing up the legs, to push Marlowe away, and it works, Hughes got back to his feet.

Marlowe has trouble getting inside for the rest of the round, and it ends with both men circling.

 

Round 2

Hughes comes in and drops him with a huge Demolition Left Hook, and that's enough for Doppo Ibu to stop the match-up at 0:13 of Round 2

 

Result : Raul Hughes def. Jack Marlowe via KO (Demolition Left Hook) @ 0:13 of Round 2

 

 

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Openweight Division

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"Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada vs. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson

 

Round 1

Tasuku Iesada is throwing big punches to the liver, and some even more brutal kicks to the legs. Iesada manages to keep landing them, and Iesada can't seem to check them. Watson eventually slips up to one of them, and Iesada goes in for the kill, but Watson manages to hold him down long enough to regain his footing. Iesada lands a nice little slam, and gets back to his feet. Iesada continues his punching and kicking, his game plan is great right now, and he could easily win the fight like this. The Round ends in this fashion.

 

Round 2

Iesada continues his game plan, but Watson catches one of the kicks, and drops a bomb of a right hand to Iesada's chin, Watson continues to punch him , and Iesada winds up against the ropes. Iesada clinches up with him, and takes him down to the ground, and keeps him down with little rabbit and hammer punches. Very good performance from both men so far, and the round ends.

 

Round 3

Iesada looks very good coming into Round 3, a complete opposite to Watson, who looks very tired, and succumbs to a takedown from Iesada, who locks him up in a Iesada Special, and forces the Tap Out at 2:02 of Round 3

 

Result : Tasuku Iesada def. Mike Watson via Ippon (Iesada Special) @ 2:02 of Round 3

 

 

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Heavyweight Division

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"The Russian Giant" Marat Khoklov vs. "The Rebel" Tadiyuki Kikkawa

 

Round 1

Kikkawa vs. Khoklov II is set to go, as the opening bell rings, Kikkawa takes a vicious punch from Khoklov that puts him down, and Khoklov immediately starts pounding on him, Kikkawa could really be done right now, but manages to get back to his feet, and clinch up with Khoklov. Khoklov lifts, and puts him down even harder than the first time. Kikkawa, continues to hold on, and gets back up to his feet. Khoklov is really starting to tire after those barrage of punches. The round comes to a close, and Kikkawa looks beaten down.

 

Round 2

Kikkawa, looking a lot less tired than Khoklov, and manages to land some nice leg kicks and liver punches, and that looks like it's hurting Khoklov, Khoklov lands a nice punch, and that sends Kikkawa back into the ropes, and Khoklov comes in, but Kikkawa baited him and lands a beautiful Burning Lariat Variation, and knocks Khoklov down, and continues to pound him out, until referee Shigemitsu stops him from following up. Kikkawa has defeated all odds, and has won the fight.

 

Result : Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Marat Khoklov via KO (Burning Lariat) @ 2:33 of Round 2

 

 

Overall Show Results

Sotatsu Sarumara def. Hirokumi Saito (D+)

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi def. Roku Sotomura (D-)

Li Bingci def. Takayuki Kohsaka (C-)

Masaaki Okazaki def. Sean Deeley ©

Raul Hughes def. Jack Marlowe (C+)

Tasuku Iesada def. Mike Watson (B) to Win the Openweight Championship

Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Marat Khoklov (C+) to Retain the King Of Fighters Championship

 

Overall Rating

C+

 

RingsideReport

 

Hello everybody, I'm Seiho Kuroda and this is Hidetada Kazu, and Each week at the Inspire Tour Show, we will be reviewing one of our fighters that fought that night, tonight, we review Openweight Champion, Tasuku Iesada

 

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Tasuku Iesada

"Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada is a fine submission-based wrestler who is seen as one of the most reliable and highly respected workers in Japan. He was originally a member of the GCG roster, but when his talent became clear, BHOTWG swooped in and signed him away. He was a major part of BHOTWG for many years, and was considered a key member of the roster, but that didn't stop him joining Tadiyuki Kikkawa's "rebellion" to form INSPIRE in 2006, and he is now their head booker.

 

Title History

Former Burning Openweight Champion

INSPIRE Openweight Champion (Current)

[UFC-KING]

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

GRAND FINALE

 

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Morimasa Kato

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Antonio Maxi Marquez

Marat Khoklov vs. Jack Marlowe

INSPIRE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Li Bingci vs. Billy Russell

INSPIRE OPENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Tasuku Iesada vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE KING OF FIGHTERS Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Mike Watson

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Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Morimasa Kato

Masaaki Okazaki vs. Antonio Maxi Marquez

Marat Khoklov vs. Jack Marlowe

INSPIRE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Li Bingci vs. Billy Russell

INSPIRE OPENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Tasuku Iesada vs. Raul Hughes

INSPIRE KING OF FIGHTERS Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. Mike Watson

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INSPIRE AWAKENING 2008

GRAND FINALE

 

Referees At Ringside

 

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Doppo Ibu and Yos·hitora Shigemitsu

 

Announcers at Ringside

 

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Seiho Kuroda and Hidetada Kozu

 

Middleweight Division

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Mohamed El Yaaggoudi vs. Morimasa Kato

 

Round 1

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi starts of the match with a lot of momentum after his KO win over Roku Sotomura last time, and it shows as he puts all his power into all his punches and kicks, and lands most of them. That's got to take the steam out of Kato. Kato, trying to avoid the shots, tries to grab a leg, and misses. Yaaggoudi comes forward once more and throws a Switch Kick... and it Connects !, Bang and Kato goes down. Yaaggoudi doesn't even need to go in for the kill, as he is out on impact. Yaaggoudi wins with perfect KO Kick.

 

Result : Mohamed El Yaaggoudi def. Morimasa Kato via KO (Yaaggoudi Switch Kick) @ 4:39 of Round 1

 

 

Middleweight Division

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Masaaki Okazaki vs. "Champagne Lover" Antonio Maxi Marquez

 

Round 1

Okazaki throws a punch with all his might, and is put off balance, as Marquez just throws a perfect counter punch. Okazaki continues swinging but Marquez is content just to counter. Okazaki manages to land a takedown but Marquez gets right back up to his feet. Okazaki continues the process of swinging and just being countered. Okazaki manages to land a beautiful punch, and follows up with a Okazaki Explosion, and down goes Marquez. Okazaki continues to pound him, and Ibu stops the match.

 

Result : Masaaki Okazaki def. Antonio Maxi Marquez via Technical Knockout @ 4:21 of Round 1

 

 

Heavyweight Division

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"Jungle" Jack Marlowe vs. "The Russian Giant" Marat Khoklov

 

Round 1

Khoklov's size is just too much for Marlowe, as Khoklov is just keeping away with jabs and right hands. Marlowe tries to get inside, and gets caught with a massive right hand, that sends him back into the ropes. Marlowe goes for the takedown, but Khoklov just pushes him away. Marlowe continues to go for the takedown, but keeps getting stuffed, and the round ends.

 

Round 2

Marlowe is still going for that takedown, but continues to get stuffed, and punched, Marlowe is really getting beaten down by Khoklov. The round continues to go on with almost a full minute of circling, and Khoklov comes forward and lands a nice punch, that sends Marlowe stumbling backwards, but Referee Shigemitsu stops the round before any further action goes on.

 

Round 3

Khoklov runs in and continues his assault and punches Marlowe right across the jaw, and Marlowe goes down hard ! Khoklov starts pounding him out, and referee Doppo Ibu pulls him off.

 

Result : Marat Khoklov def. Jack Marlowe via KO (Moscow Lariat) @ 0:23 of Round 3

 

 

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Middleweight Division

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Li Bingci vs. "The Tap Out Artist" Billy Russell

 

Round 1

Billy Russell and Li Bingci quickly come out and immediately hit the ground. Bingci starts to throw punches, but Russell turns him over, and mounts him. Bingci pushes him off, and again starts punching. Russell kicks him away, and gets back to his feet. Bingci again takes him down, but it's too little too late, as the round has already ended.

 

Round 2

Bingci starts over taking Russell down, but Russell gets back to his feet quickly, he throws some nice punches, and jumps up and goes for a flying arm-lock. Bingci just throws him away, and mounts him on the ground. Bingci throws down some ground and pound, but nothing very threatening. Russell turns him over and the rest of the round is fought in the guard

 

Round 3

Bingci again takes him down, but Russell gets back to his feet even faster then last time, and throws a Big Knee, that hurt Bingci, Russell Jumps, and another knee connects, knocking Bingci down, and Russell hits a grounded Knee Flurry that ends the Round, Billy Russell, is the New Middleweight Champion !

 

Result : Billy Russell def. Li Bingci via Technical Knockout @ 1:12 of Round 1

 

 

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Openweight Division

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"The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes vs. "Dangerous" Tasuku Iesada

 

Round 1

Hughes comes in ready to out box the Ground Expert, but gets surprised when

Iesada drops a bomb of a right hand to his body. Hughes, comes back with a left hook of his own, this one to the head, and that hurts Iesada. Hughes follows him to the corner, and unleashes a massive flurry of punches, and Iesada suddenly looks in trouble, Hughes could finish it here, and he lands a Demolition Left Hook that Crumbles Iesada to the canvas, finishing the fight and finally winning a INSPIRE Championship !

 

Result : Raul Hughes def. Tasuku Iesada via KO (Demolition Left Hook) @ 3:59 of Round 1

 

 

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Heavyweight Division

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"The Rebel" Tadiyuki Kikkawa vs. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson

 

Round 1

Kikkawa brawls through throwing wild hooks, and Watson is able to dodge them all, great head movement from Mike Watson. Kikkawa is starting to get frustrated, and starts unleashing some massive leg kicks and body punches, and those start to hurt Watson, who counters with a big Head kick, that Kikkawa is able to dodge. Kikkawa comes back in, and lands this time a Killer Blow, landing a Burning Lariat Combo, Knocking Watson out on impact. Watson is out cold, and Kikkawa defends his title once more.

 

Result : Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Mike Watson via KO (Burning Lariat) @ 4:12 of Round 1

 

Overall Show Results

Mohamed El Yaaggoudi def. Morimasa Kato (D+)

Masaaki Okazaki def. Antonio Maxi Marquez (C-)

Marat Khoklov def. Jack Marlowe (C-)

Billy Russell def. Li Bingci (D)

Raul Hughes def. Tasuku Iesada (B-) to Win the INSPIRE Openweight Championship

Tadiyuki Kikkawa def. Mike Watson (B) to Retain The INSPIRE King of Fighters Championship

 

Overall Show Rating

B-

 

RingsideReport

 

Hello everybody, I'm Seiho Kuroda and this is Hidetada Kazu, and Each week at the Inspire Tour Show, we will be reviewing one of our fighters that fought that night, tonight, we review Openweight Champion, Raul Hughes

 

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Raul Hughes

"The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes is a highly successful shoot fighter, whose incredible punching power made him a star in both North America and Japan. He made world news when he signed as a pro wrestler with BHOTWG in 2003, and went on to have a fine career with them, even winning the world championship. In 2006 he was involved in another big news story, when he was part of the "rebellion" of wrestlers who walked out to form the INSPIRE promotion.

 

Title History

Former Burning World Champion

INSPIRE Openweight Champion (Current)

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From Inspire.com/News

 

Two More Snatched Up by INSPIRE

 

Two more have come our way and we have some new blood for the title shots

 

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"The Pioneer" Nathan Coleman

 

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"The Amazing" Jacob Jett

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Mexican Hardcore Wrestling Open !

 

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