Asian MMA
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WTF – Fake martial arts master takes on whole crew in Vietnam
We’ve got quite a roundup this week led by a Vietnamese martial arts “master” with amazing “powers.”
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Interview: Fight Circus head honcho Jon Nutt aims to ‘carve our own niche‘
One of the wildest, weirdest, and most remarkably ridiculous recent entries into the world of combat sports has been Full Metal Dojo’s Fight Circus events. Based out of Phuket, Thailand, it’s not Muay Thai, and it’s not MMA. FMD is putting together hybrid contests of strength, skill, and absolute clownery…
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RIZIN 43: Three reasons you can’t miss this card
RIZIN 43 is on tap for this weekend. Here are three compelling reasons you shouldn’t miss out on Japan’s premier MMA outfit.
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Buakaw in Japan | Five reasons to watch RIZIN 42
RIZIN does a quick turnaround with some serious star power, including Kai Asakura, Buakaw Banchamek, and John Dodson.
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Five reasons to watch RIZIN LANDMARK 5 in Yoyogi
RIZIN gives us a smaller show packed with action bouts before their larger show next week.
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RIZIN 40 & Bellator vs. RIZIN preview
RIZIN had to do it big to end the year, seems like just the kick Japan’s most prestigious MMA organization needed. This crossover event with a company vs company theme brings in some of the brightest talent for some of the most entertaining matchups possible, and there’s so much to…
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Super RIZIN/RIZIN 38 preview: Mayweather vs Asakura part of Saitama doubleheader
Well, folks… it’s gonna keep happening. Floyd Mayweather has found yet again an opportunity under RIZIN to face a relative novice for an unreasonable sum of money. This time, it’s MMA bad boy Mikuru Asakura stepping in against the 50-0 former champ. And good for him. Seriously, if he gets…
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RIZIN 33: Satoshi vs. Yachi & 2021 Grand Prix preview/weigh-ins for NYE extravaganza
For a week largely devoid of top tier combat sports action, even at the international level, RIZIN has aligned some of their brightest talents to finish off 2021 with a bang. In fact, it’s almost a bit surprising that their traditional NYE card hasn’t captured more buzz, considering the lack…
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RIZIN 31 preview, start time, weigh-in results
RIZIN is always good fun, and even in a packed weekend for MMA, it manages to have an event that can stand out. Yutaka Saito (20-4) makes his second title defense after defeating Mikuru Asakura by decision last November, facing Juntaro Ushiku (19-8, 1 draw). Saito is a menace, and…
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