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Friday, July 31st, 2009How much exposure has Fedor gotten in the States this week thanks to Dana White?
Josh Barnett on 8/9 IGF show in Tokyo
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Josh Barnett, fresh off a doping scandal in California, will be in the ring wrestling against… Bob Sapp, on August 9th in Tokyo.
Overflowing crowd attends Mitsuharu Misawa’s memorial ceremony in Tokyo
Saturday, July 4th, 2009An estimated 25,000 people attended the public memorial service for Mitsuharu Misawa in Tokyo at Differ Ariake.
About that Indiana MMA regulation legislation…
Sunday, June 28th, 2009An interesting thing about that new state bill in Indiana that will regulate MMA…
Funeral for Mitsuharu Misawa
Thursday, June 18th, 2009On Thursday in Tokyo, a wake was held for Mitsuharu Misawa. On Friday, a private funeral was held at the same Tokyo facility with an estimated 200 guests.
LDP to open discussion on medical regulation of Japanese fight business
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009There is talk from Liberal Democratic Party politicians, such as former professional wrestler Hiroshi Hase, that it is time to bring new medical regulations and standards to the Japanese fight game.
Weekly Pro magazine publishes Misawa back drop photos
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Photos of the back drop that killed Mitsuharu Misawa were published in this week’s edition of Weekly Pro Wrestling magazine.
NOAH office boss – Misawa was going to retire at the end of the year
Monday, June 15th, 2009According to Ryu Nakata, NOAH officer manager, Mitsuharu Misawa was planning to retire by the end of the year. Unfortunately, four days after Misawa discussed retirement plans, he died in the ring in Hiroshima.
Hiroshima police comment on Misawa’s death
Sunday, June 14th, 2009Hiroshima police comment on the cause of Mitsuharu Misawa’s death. Plus, Japanese referee Ted Tanabe died at age 46 yesterday.
NOAH’s future in the post-Misawa era
Sunday, June 14th, 2009There is a lot of confusion regarding the future of NOAH with the death of Mitsuharu Misawa.
The death of Mitsuharu Misawa
Saturday, June 13th, 2009The legendary Mitsuharu Misawa died in the ring of a heart attack on Saturday in Hiroshima. He was 46 years old.
A video lesson for fans: Don’t attack a boxer, MMA fighter, or pro-wrestler
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Don’t get into an altercation with someone whose profession involves boxing, pro-wrestling, or MMA.
Daily Sports: Nippon TV will discontinue NOAH TV show in March
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008Daily Sports is reporting that there is a strong possibility of Nippon TV discontinuing its relationship with NOAH by March of 2009.
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