Asian MMA
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RIZIN 24 preview: Tenshin Nasukawa highlights another Saitama show
RIZIN day is here, although you’d be forgiven for having totally forgotten. The big-time Japanese org hasn’t made much noise for this one, and it has plenty for fans of combat. Half MMA and half kickboxing, this could end up being a real crowd-pleaser. We should also mention recent rule…
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MMA Rundown: September 24th-25th – Crowded events in the Middle East, Titan FC returns
While Bellator heads to Europe and the UFC returns to the Emirates, there’s other wild action going on this week in the Middle East. As if these events on that side of the world weren’t enough, we’ve got the debut of a new promotion and another Titan FC show out…
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RIZIN 20 – Saitama preview, weigh-in video & results
New Years Eve is hear once more. Which, of course, means it’s time for another spectacular Japanese MMA event. RIZIN is leading the charge into 2020, capping off this year with a packed card that has some of their very best talent, and the coronation of a new Grand Prix…
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MMA Rundown – December 13-15: Man, that’s a lot of fights
So now that we’re nearing the end of 2019, things start to get busier and weirder. Of course, weird fights are the bread and butter of this feature, so that means we’ve got a lot to look forward to. Gorilla Fighting is a thing. An actual name for a real-life…
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ONE Championship: Century – Fight card preview, Part 2
After RIZIN heats things up in Japan, ONE Championship’s doubleheader will keep things going until Sunday. Dual champ Aung La Nsang (25-10) has made the most of his Lethwei and BJJ background, with sharp and technical striking to go with his stellar guillotine choke. For this go-round he’s got his…
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ONE Championship: Century – Fight card preview, Part 1
Not being strangers to setting up international events, ONE Championship has finally made the trip to Japan. This time, they’re stacking the card in an impressive manner, with a lot of major bouts ready for the weekend in an amazing doubleheader. First up, we have Angela Lee (9-2). A prized…
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RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round preview
As if the weekend weren’t crowded enough, RIZIN is all set to lay the groundwork for their year-end combative festivities—with the opening round of their lightweight tournament. RIZIN 19 looks to include some fun women’s matches, kickboxing, and a bit of freakshow shenanigans. Atop the card is Kai Asakura (13-1),…
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RIZIN 18 Preview – Kyoji Horiguchi returns to light up Nagoya
While the UFC’s got their biggest card of the season, RIZIN’s set up for another wild hybrid card with some of their most action-oriented fighters and two title fights. There’s a good amount of bantamweight fights to sort out the division, and lots of other fun bits to look forward…
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ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes preview – Alvarez and Mighty Mouse return
What is arguably Asia’s biggest organization is, once again, setting up camp in Manila for a stacked card featuring some top-shelf international talent. Including former UFC champions Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez. With Alvarez returning to the promotion’s lightweight Grand Prix as an injury replacement, following his shocking first round…
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Preview – RIZIN 17: Several UFC veterans feature in a great summer card
RIZIN’s return to the Saitama Super Arena may be somewhat overshadowed by this week’s UFC card, but there’s a lot to look forward to on this one. Krazy Bee standout Yusuke Yachi (20-8) returns after a loss to Wanderlei Silva understudy Luiz Gustavo and an eye cut injury against Johnny…
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