Egan Inoue’s opponent is…

April 15, 2008

…Hans Marrero (15-5) of Scottsdale, Ariz. The 23-year-old fighter, who trains under Mark Kerr, said he saw Egan in a documentary that inspired him to fight. When contacted by X-1, he asked for Inoue and will get his wish when the two tangle in the main event of May 16th’s X-1: Legends card at the Blaisdell Arena.

Marrero, 19 years younger than Inoue, has ended every fight he’s won with an armbar which makes for an exciting fight with the 42-year-old Inoue. Marrero calls his fighting style “Kobushi Sessan Jitsu”, which he claims was invented by his father who served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

X-1’s Legends event is beginning to shape as most of the card was announced yesterday. In addition to the previously mentioned fights, Michael Brightmon, the X-1 Grand Prix winner from a year ago, will face well-known local sensation Kolo Koka. Ron Jhun also returns after a one-year hiatus against Dylan Clay. Sean Sakata, Nicolai Curry, Tony Giraldi, Doug Hiu, and Danny Steele will also be fighting on the card.

Special thanks to Laurie K. for the photos!

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