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« Previous EntriesThe death of Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto at age 41
Monday, September 17th, 2018Japanese MMA and fighting icon Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto died from cancer at the age of 41.
The brutal truth: Can Japan become a major player again in the MMA scene?
Thursday, January 2nd, 2014Unless there are dramatic changes to the current business environment in which the Japanese combat sport scene is promoted around, no new major players will rise to the occasion.
In response to former manager, Mirko Cro Cop digs a deeper hole
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013The battle of words between Mirko Cro Cop and his former manager, Miro Mijatovic, is escalating.
Internal memos from Sacramento CSAC office reveal utter chaos & rules violations
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012Everything that could be going wrong at the California State Athletic Commission is going wrong. Here’s a sneak peek into the way the Sacramento office conducts business. It’s not pretty.
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.
Mr. Ishii would like to make you an offer you can’t refuse
Thursday, March 29th, 2012Deciphering K-1’s 2012 announced plans.
MMA Link Club: The 2011 non-UFC story of the year is…
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011The collapse of K-1 as a major player was as big of a story in 2011 as Viacom’s purchase of Bellator. Here’s why…
Japan 2011: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011New developments in Japan featuring the same ol’ cast of characters.
Joe Rogan: If NASCAR’s not a monopoly, UFC isn’t either (and they should buy K-1)
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Joe Rogan wants you to know that if somebody like the UFC bought out K-1, it would be a financial goldmine of a sport.
Safe to issue K-1 their Last Rites?
Sunday, October 16th, 2011Things continue to get shakier for K-1. On its death bed?
Alistair Overeem says that UFC not letting him fight for K-1/DREAM was a dealbreaker
Saturday, August 6th, 2011Alistair Overeem talked to HDNet about why he got cut from Strikeforce and where Japan fits into the equation.
What role will Kazuyoshi Ishii’s new attempt to revive K-1 play in Alistair Overeem’s career?
Saturday, July 30th, 2011Now that Strikeforce has cut Alistair Overeem, will he get a new fight deal with UFC or will he end up back in Japan?
The mouths that roar: Frank Shamrock on Fedor/Henderson & Chael Sonnen on Rampage
Thursday, July 28th, 2011When Frank Shamrock & Chael Sonnen talk, people listen.
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