Asian MMA
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MMA Rundown: November 9th-11th – ONE, LFA and ACB set for action before year-end run of shows
Mid-November occasionally hits a slump in the MMA world, as the autumn shows slow down and organizations around the world prepare for their usual larger shows near the end of the year. So as the UFC has its anniversary show this weekend, there’s not too much going on outside of…
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Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez announced for new 8-man tournaments in ONE Championship
With the somewhat shocking departure of former UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson to ONE Championship, it was a matter of time before we found out what was in store for them in their new home. As it turns out, we didn’t have to wait that long. Ahead of…
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MMA Rundown – ONE, LFA, & ROC highlight September 21st-23rd
While Bellator and the UFC are running shows this weekend, the regional and international scenes still have plenty on tap for the dedicated fan. Besides, the big two events aren’t exactly either promotion’s A-list efforts. It’s a good weekend for any hot prospect looking to make a name for his/her…
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MMA Rundown – September 7th-9th
UFC 228 has a simply outstanding card for this weekend, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of the MMA world has to stop what it’s doing. This week’s got some developing prospects and talented fighters clawing their way to the next step in their careers, along with fun veteran…
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RIZIN 10 Fukuoka: Horiguchi vs McCall preview
RIZIN comes back from their hiatus to sort a few things out and put on some amazing international talent. Top billing goes to former UFC title challengers Kyoji Horiguchi and Ian McCall. McCall’s terrible luck continued, as his last fight in the bantamweight tournament against Manel Kape was stopped due…
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MMA Rundown – April 13th-15th: Brave FC, Combate Americas, and Pancrase seal a packed weekend
Busy times, my friends. Bellator and the UFC both had events last week, and both will stage events for this weekend as well (although you’d be forgiven for forgetting Bellator had an event at all). But, That doesn’t mean that the rest of the sport’s landscape isn’t going to put…
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ROAD FC announces new 8-man Openweight Grand Prix
For years, Korean organization ROAD FC has been showcased phenomenal talent from Korea and Japan, expanding to include other more international talent. In addition to being a premier destination for up and coming fighters in the region, some have gone on to fight on a larger stage in the UFC.…
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MMA Rundown: March 23-25, 2018
Welp. No UFC, Bellator or any other major events this weekend. Don’t let that fool you into thinking that we’re not going to have anything on the international circuit. Friday morning we get action bright and early as Polish organization Thunderstrike Fight League presents Thunderstrike Fight League 13: Noxy Night.…
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MMA Rundown: Feb 22-25, Part 1 – M-1 Challenge 88, Fight Nights Global 83
How much time do you have? No, really. How much? Perhaps the better question is “how much do you love this sport?“ Because this weekend has a lot of action going on internationally, with hours and hours of programming on the docket. A lot of it includes people you know,…
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MMA Rundown – December 22nd-24th features DEEP 81, Road FC 45 and more
While most American organizations will be taking the holiday weekend off, the rest of the combat sports world refuses to stop. First on the docket is an early Saturday card starting at around 1:30am when DEEP 81 kicks off a 14-fight card headlined by Koichi Ishizuka vs Roman Alvarez. Ishizuka…