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Monday, February 8th, 2010Hidehiko Yoshida will retire on April 25th.
The countdown for Asashoryu fighting in K-1 begins now
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Take it to the bank — K-1 will make a big offer to Asashoryu.
Japanese press: This KOTC show is really…
Monday, February 1st, 2010This weekend’s King of the Cage event was different than any other MMA show the Japanese have ever seen.
DREAM 3/22 Yokohama Arena
Thursday, January 28th, 2010The return of Ryo Chonan!
Famous New Japan referee Katsuhisa Shibata dead at age 66
Monday, January 18th, 2010Former New Japan referee Katsuhisa Shibata, the father of MMA fighter Katsuyori Shibata, died on Saturday at the age of 66.
Shinsuke Nakamura officially booked in K-1 exhibition match
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Shinsuke Nakamura is back in K-1 action… sorta.
Sengoku demands punishment for Aoki
Thursday, January 7th, 2010Shin’ya Aoki is getting blowback publicly from Sengoku. Plus: The future of Sengoku in relation to Hidehiko Yoshida.
Dynamite finishes second in TV ratings war for NYE 2009
Friday, January 1st, 2010K-1 will be pleased with the ratings numbers they drew on New Year’s Eve.
Quick news and notes from fallout of Dynamite 2009 event
Thursday, December 31st, 2009A lot of big things happening after what took place in Saitama on Thursday.
Dynamite 12/31 Saitama card line-up
Thursday, December 31st, 2009The card line-up for the big Saitama Super Arena event.
The Fight Opinion Five: Supporting the Black Man
Sunday, December 27th, 2009The four biggest Black MMA stars over the past decade were Bob Sapp, Quinton Jackson, Kimbo Slice, and Rashad Evans. Critics have long claimed that MMA appeals to white fans only. Is there truth to that criticism? Plus: Is MMA a sport that is open to minority stars who don’t feel pressured to play up certain stereotypes?
DREAM vs. Sengoku promotional video
Saturday, December 26th, 2009This is the hype video for next week’s Dynamite event at Saitama Super Arena.
Dynamite 12/31 Saitama Super Arena
Thursday, December 24th, 2009Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto will return to action on New Year’s Eve for the Dynamite card in Saitama.
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