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The heat is turned up on the yakuza

By Zach Arnold | March 17, 2006

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Mainichi Daily News: Arrests cast glare on shady world of commercialized combat

Past Reference: Kawamata talks to Weekly Gendai

Those who’ve followed this story on Fight Opinion already understand or have read most of the details in this article. However, it’s important to read this Mainichi story nonetheless. It emphasizes what has already been written here.

Update: More on Sherdog forums. I don’t know how much of this is true or false (the content in that person’s post), but I did state on this week’s FOR radio show that the Japanese police were interested in the financing of the fight game. This would include analysis of financial records, payoffs, etc. We only know, so far, surface information. I think the investigation has a long ways to go in terms of digging deeper. I did address the Mirko rumors here.

Topics: All Topics, Japan, MMA, PRIDE, Zach Arnold | 1 Comment » | Permalink | Trackback |

One Response to “The heat is turned up on the yakuza”

  1. […] Read further down for my thoughts about the TV strategy. In regards to Otto saying that he wants to work with DSE/PRIDE… well, let’s just say that Mr. Otto hasn’t been paying attention to what’s been going on in Japan lately, has he? Not necessarily the smartest goal to have right now, in my opinion… […]

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