MEXICAN LUCHADOR FEATURED FIGHTER IN ZBF.COM COMBAT SPORTS SERIES by Bowie V. Ibarra
Fighters from across the globe compete in the noted combat sports series, 'Pit Fighters' from ZBF.com. One of them is a Mexican luchador who achieved fame and fortune in the pro-wrestling rings around the world. But having achieved some of the highest honors in lucha libre, he has chosen to try his hand at mainstream mixed martial arts.
Here he is:
NAME: EL AIRE REAL NAME: DIEGO VILLA (UNKNOWN PUBLICLY)
NICKNAME: EL REY DEL CIELO
BIRTHPLACE: MEXICO CITY, DF, MEXICO
BILLED FROM: SAN UVALDE, TEXAS
NATIONALITY: MEXICAN
FIGHTING STYLE: LUCHA LIBRE
TRAINER: EL PROFE
SIGNATURE MOVES: THE SUPER CELL, CORKSCREW HEADBUTT
HEIGHT: 5'7"
WEIGHT: 86KG (190 LBS)
BACKGROUND
The free-wheeling and legendary lucha libre star, El Aire, is an outstanding athlete and lucha libre competitor. He has earned titles in Mexico, Texas, and Japan. He's also competed in the UK and Germany. His name translates to 'The Air'. His nickname translates to 'The King of the Skies'. He earned that moniker because of all his high-flying aerial moves.
El Aire runs hard in the ring, giving his all for the fans and his own glory. He also plays hard, spending long nights out with friends, drink, and women.
El Aire prefers suits to t-shirts, and is always dressed to the nines outside the ring.
Having reached many goals in lucha libre, El Aire decided to pursue the new sport of MMA in the united States. He fights with his mask on.
His arch rival is Elena Maribel Navarro DeLaPena, a jilted lover and rich socialite who is determined to take his mask.
Follow the adventures of El Aire in the combat sports series, 'Pit Fighters'. 'Pit Fighters: Baptism by Fire' and 'Pit Fighters: Double Cross' are combat sports-themed books that features fights from the early days of MMA, and plenty of underground money fights. You've got to check them out, and they're available on Kindle or paperback today.
BOWIE V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from Permuted Press and Simon and Schuster. His latest story, 'Tejano Star and the Vengeance of Chaplain Skull' is a Tex-Mexploitation superhero story in the tradition of 'Machete' and 'Black Dynamite'. Get it in paperback or Kindle today.
Bowie earned a BFA in Acting and MA in Theatre History from Texas State University. Network with Bowie for updates and news at his official website, ZombieBloodFights.com.
NINE-SUPERHERO CROSSOVER, STANDING UP TO GOVERNMENT OPPRESSION HIGHLIGHT TPB by Bowie V. Ibarra
Dynamite Comics does it again. With the licenses of some of the most classic pulp superheroes, 'Masks' puts together an epic team of masked crime fighters ever to be committed to the page. This time, these outstanding alliance stand up to a bizarre new tyranny sweeping New York City.
THE SUPERTEAM
The masked superheroes featured in this story are outstanding. Check out the line up of this
crime-fighting dream team:
The Shadow and his assets
The Spider and his team
Green Hornet and Kato
A descendent of Zorro, who takes on his family mantle for the common good
Miss Fury
The Black Bat
The Green Lama
The Black Terror
THE PLOT
The story takes place in 1938, when these legendary superheroes ran their old school game. They run into a problem when the 'Justice Party' takes over New York city, putting mobsters in power to run roughshod over the city. When the tyranny becomes to obvious to ignore, the superheroes come together to fight the power.
THE REVIEW
The story was immensely enjoyable, with the always-inspirational 'fight the power' theme taking the reader through the story. I expected a lot of action, and the story delivered.
The art was exceptional, especially with Alex Ross doing the covers and the entire first issue. Afterwards, Dennis Calero took the reigns and did a good job as well.
The trade paperback has all of Ross' covers, sketches, the script for the first issue, and other great pieces of 'bonus material'.
I found the story particularly inspirational, as it seemed to reflect the current state and federal government attitude towards its people: Cruel and tyrannical. The collection of taxes by force, the corruption inherent in the system, criminals in charge of the government. The need for the people to band together and fight the power they've voted in. Hell, to pay attention to the political process to prevent it from happening. That's makes for a pretty good morality tale.
'Masks' is yet another outstanding superhero story from Dynamite, who are honoring the traditions and legends from the past with their stories. If you like great action, a fun story, and excellent artwork, pick up this trade paperback today.
Bowie V. Ibarra (1975- present) was born and raised in Uvalde, Texas, to a school principal and a book keeper. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and a Master of Arts in Theatre History.
Network with Bowie at his official website, ZombieBloodFights.com.
As a follow up to one of the all-time most read blog entries about Alberto Del Rio, a Facebook post today prompted me to remind people about Del Rio's MMA career.
To verify some of the fights, we at ZombieBloodFights.com were surprised to see that not only had Del Rio had more fights since the last time we checked, but a winning MMA record (9 wins, 5 losses).
The people that say the dudes he won against were all tomato cans can kiss our asses because he still had the courage to participate in a money fight, even a money fight against Mirko 'CroCop' Filipovic during the height of his career on three weeks notice. That's still more than Brock Lesnar (5-3), Bobby Lashley (7-2), and Yuji Nagata (0-2). Until you can amass that kind of record stepping into a pit to face off against a dude with a puncher's chance at giving you concussion or locking you out, ZombieBloodFights.com will basically wipe our asses with your opinion.
Check out his official stats page at the home for MMA news, Sherdog.com, here.
The best thing about Alberto Del Rio participating in MMA is that he actually fought with HIS MASK ON! How awesome is that? Japan fight sports commissions understand and respect the tradition of lucha libre and looked the other way when he wanted to fight under his mask.
It is exactly the kind of real-life lucha exploits I created with a character years ago named El Aire in my combat sports-themed book called 'Pit Fighters: Baptism by Fire'. In it, a lucha libre legend from Mexico decides to try his hand in MMA. And like Del Rio, he does alright.
Noted 'Down the Road' author and MMA
enthusiast, Bowie Ibarra.
Okay, Marco Ruas. Bowie Ibarra is
Marco Ruas.
And one of the funny things that is also super cool is that Del Rio was trained by Marco Ruas, the vaunted master of Vale Tudo who chopped down 'The Polar Bear' Paul Varlens in the finals of UFC 7, his debut in the states, and also would not reveal his age.
He's fought greats from the early days of mainstream MMA such as Remco Pardeau, Oleg Taktarov, and Maurice Smith. Check out his highlight video here.
He also looks like me. In fact, he is me. I am Marco Ruas.
Okay, maybe it was a stretch.
Circa late 1990s
With that said, it is ZombieBloodFights.com distinct honor to compile a selection of available videos of Dos Caras, Jr./Alberto Del Rio's MMA fights!
Here's one of his most high profile fights. It's a fight he took on just over two weeks notice. It was in Japan's 'Pride Fighting Championship' spinoff, 'Bushido'. It's made doubly awesome because it reveals that he entered to the arena's with his uncle, Mil Mascaras music, from his run in Japan many, many years before. There again, honoring family and tradition.
Not only that, but his dad, Dos Caras, mask and all, is ringside with him, as well as his cousin (or is it his uncle), Sicodelico (Jr?).
Check out Dos Caras, Jr., go up against one of the most dominating fighters in MMA during the height of the Croation fighter's career.
Dos Caras, Jr. vs. Mirko 'CroCop' Filipovic
You're probably wondering how Alberto did in his first MMA match. Well, like all MMA competitors who are talented, he made a splash, putting his Greco-Roman skills on display.
Check him out here in his first MMA fight in Deep 2nd Impact
Dos Caras, Jr. vs. Kengo Watanabe I
Dos Caras, Jr. brings some fury in the grudge match at Deep 4th Impact
Dos Caras, Jr. vs. Kengo Watanabe II
Here's another fight for the Deep Organization, at 9th Impact
Dos Caras Jr. vs Hiroyuki Itou
Here's his battle at Deep 6th Impact
Dos Caras, Jr. vs. Tatsuaki Nakano
I need everyone to know that Dos Caras, Jr., beat Brad Kohler. I cannot find the video, but this video of the devastation Brad Kohler can bring is a testament to Del Rio's skill
The legendary Brad Kohler video of him providing Steve Judson a concussion
that will last forever
For the final one, its a preshow and post-show segments of his fight against Judoka Nakamura at a Pride show. I remember the fight, it went to a decision. I remember really wanting Dos Caras, Jr., to stay busier.
This segments notable because the focus the camera away from his face, and he talks about the mask being important and how he had to adjust it for MMA competition.
In short, if anyone questions Alberto Del Rio's street cred about not only being a great lucha libre star, pro-wrestler, and shoot fighter, this blog should have adequately shut down any argument against it. His is, indeed, a true legend of lucha libre, and his story is still being written. That's the awesome part!
I hope you enjoyed the collection, and if you are a fan of Del Rio, lucha libre, and the masked tradition, and I urge you give the story, "Pit Fighters: Baptism by Fire" a chance. It's available at Amazon.com for $7.99 paperback and .99 cents on Kindle.
The lucha libre star in the story is a fun character, and I think you will enjoy his fighting style in the pit, and how he also honored lucha libre's sacred masked tradition in the cages and money fights of NHB/MMA competition.
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Yeah, that's definitely Bowie Ibarra
BOWIE
V. IBARRA is the author of the 'Down the Road' zombie horror series from
Permuted Press and Simon and Schuester.
His
combat sports themed book, PIT FIGHTERS: BAPTISM BY FIRE,
features a luchador from Mexico who transitions to mixed martial arts
competition. It is available in paperback and on Kindle for .99
cents.
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