Diaz to Compete this Weekend
Nick Diaz (Pictures) To Face Shinji Sasaki (Pictures) Saturday August 18
Irvine, CA - MMA superstar Nick Diaz (Pictures) has been added to Saturdays much-anticipated Shooto event at The No Limits Event Center in Irvine. Diaz will face Shinji Sasaki (Pictures) in a submission grappling match that he hopes will send a message to Sasakis' training partner Shinya Aoki (Pictures) about his jiu-jitsu prowess. Diaz is coming off an electrifying submission victory over Pride Fighting Champion Takonori Gomi and looks to continue his winning streak Saturday night.
Also on the card world top ten ranked fighter Tenkei Fujimiya (Pictures) takes on Bao Quach (Pictures), Gladiator Challenge Lightweight World Champion Brian Cobb (Pictures) faces Shooto veteran Kenichiro Togashi (Pictures) and striking sensation Akiyo "Wicky" Nishiura slugs it out with Joe Camacho (Pictures).
Tickets are on sale now at www.virtualboxoffice.com by phone (949) 251-8822 or at The No Limits Event Center. Ticket prices range from $45-$60 for reserved seating and $150 for VIP ringside seating. All ringside ticket holders will receive free food service courtesy of Blowfish Sushi.
FULL FIGHT CARD
SHOOTO THE ARRIVAL CH. 1 "THIS IS SHOOTO"
Main Event 145lbs Tenkei Fujimiya (Pictures) v Bao Quach (Pictures) (7-1-2) (9-8-1) Shooting Gym Yokohama TEAM OYAMA
Main Card
155lbs Kenichiro Togashi (Pictures) v Brian Cobb (Pictures) (7-4-4) (8-4) Paraestra Hiroshima Bakersfield
155lbs Akiyo "Wicky" Nishiura v Joe Camacho (Pictures) Shooting Gym Yokohama TEAM CAMACHO (6-2) (7-11-2)
170lbs Brett Cooper (Pictures) v Vince Guzman (Pictures) Sub Fighter Millenia Jiu-Jitsu (3-4) (2-2)
Under Card
150lbs Raja Shippen v Leo Hirai Jokers Wild Fight Science (1-0) (Pro Debut)
205lbs Rudy Gomez v Nick Breaker Sacramento West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Pro Debut (2-0)
140lbs Kelvin Nimsiriuengphal v Rick McKorkal (Pictures) HB Ultimate Millenia (1-2) (2-3)
150lbs Travis McRoberts v Richie Collingham HB Ultimate Universal Grappling (2-2) (2-3)
145lbs Martin Bautista v Albert Hill (Pictures) TEAM OYAMA Universal Grappling (4-3) (3-13)
205lbs Steve Grode (Pictures) v Carlos Fuentes
HWT Brian Platfoot v Shane Delrosario Anaheim TEAM OYAMA (1-2) (2-0)
Irvine, CA - MMA superstar Nick Diaz (Pictures) has been added to Saturdays much-anticipated Shooto event at The No Limits Event Center in Irvine. Diaz will face Shinji Sasaki (Pictures) in a submission grappling match that he hopes will send a message to Sasakis' training partner Shinya Aoki (Pictures) about his jiu-jitsu prowess. Diaz is coming off an electrifying submission victory over Pride Fighting Champion Takonori Gomi and looks to continue his winning streak Saturday night.
Also on the card world top ten ranked fighter Tenkei Fujimiya (Pictures) takes on Bao Quach (Pictures), Gladiator Challenge Lightweight World Champion Brian Cobb (Pictures) faces Shooto veteran Kenichiro Togashi (Pictures) and striking sensation Akiyo "Wicky" Nishiura slugs it out with Joe Camacho (Pictures).
Tickets are on sale now at www.virtualboxoffice.com by phone (949) 251-8822 or at The No Limits Event Center. Ticket prices range from $45-$60 for reserved seating and $150 for VIP ringside seating. All ringside ticket holders will receive free food service courtesy of Blowfish Sushi.
FULL FIGHT CARD
SHOOTO THE ARRIVAL CH. 1 "THIS IS SHOOTO"
Main Event 145lbs Tenkei Fujimiya (Pictures) v Bao Quach (Pictures) (7-1-2) (9-8-1) Shooting Gym Yokohama TEAM OYAMA
Main Card
155lbs Kenichiro Togashi (Pictures) v Brian Cobb (Pictures) (7-4-4) (8-4) Paraestra Hiroshima Bakersfield
155lbs Akiyo "Wicky" Nishiura v Joe Camacho (Pictures) Shooting Gym Yokohama TEAM CAMACHO (6-2) (7-11-2)
170lbs Brett Cooper (Pictures) v Vince Guzman (Pictures) Sub Fighter Millenia Jiu-Jitsu (3-4) (2-2)
Under Card
150lbs Raja Shippen v Leo Hirai Jokers Wild Fight Science (1-0) (Pro Debut)
205lbs Rudy Gomez v Nick Breaker Sacramento West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Pro Debut (2-0)
140lbs Kelvin Nimsiriuengphal v Rick McKorkal (Pictures) HB Ultimate Millenia (1-2) (2-3)
150lbs Travis McRoberts v Richie Collingham HB Ultimate Universal Grappling (2-2) (2-3)
145lbs Martin Bautista v Albert Hill (Pictures) TEAM OYAMA Universal Grappling (4-3) (3-13)
205lbs Steve Grode (Pictures) v Carlos Fuentes
HWT Brian Platfoot v Shane Delrosario Anaheim TEAM OYAMA (1-2) (2-0)
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