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Sunday, March 3rd, 2013The battle of words between Mirko Cro Cop and his former manager, Miro Mijatovic, is escalating.
UFC Japan 2013: Wanderlei Silva KOs Brian Stann
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013A mixed bag for UFC’s 2013 return to Japan.
GLORY 12/31 Saitama Super Arena & Inoki 12/31 Ryogoku show notes
Monday, December 31st, 2012A heavily gaijin-booked card headlines GLORY’s 2012 NYE event at Saitama Super Arena.
Fedor wins 2012 Nikkan Sports MMA MVP award
Friday, December 21st, 2012Fedor remains the most popular MMA fighter in Japan. Takanori Gomi ranks third.
Only one match of note signed for any Japanese NYE show…
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012Only one notable fight has been signed for a New Year’s Eve show — and it’s not for the Saitama Super Arena show promoted by GLORY.
An update on UFC Japan 2013 series starting next Spring
Saturday, November 10th, 2012UFC will start a Japan series of shows starting in 2013 to recruit new talent.
Pancrase rebuilding starts with new ownership
Friday, June 1st, 2012Pancrase has new management and a new business plan.
Bas Boon statement on Golden Glory petitioning for K-1 bankruptcy in Tokyo
Saturday, April 14th, 2012Bas Boon of Golden Glory is going after K-1 and petitioning for bankruptcy in Tokyo District Court.
How WWE is emulating Antonio Inoki’s vision a decade later
Monday, April 9th, 2012What we’re witnessing on RAW with Brock Lesnar’s return feels like deja vu all over again for Japanese pro-wrestling fans.
Mr. Ishii would like to make you an offer you can’t refuse
Thursday, March 29th, 2012Deciphering K-1’s 2012 announced plans.
Post-PRIDE five years later: What happened to the main players?
Monday, March 26th, 2012Five years later, the Japanese fight scene is burnt to a crisp after PRIDE’s demise.
Damage control: NOAH yakuza crisis (the state of Japan in 2012)
Friday, March 23rd, 2012Everything has gone to hell in Japan.
Miro Mijatovic: The yakuza’s contract to kill him & PRIDE’s execution
Sunday, March 4th, 2012Miro Mijatovic comments on how PRIDE was politically destroyed.
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