PANCRASE BLOOD.3
Sunday, July 28th Sumiyoshi Ward Community Center, Osaka City PANCRASE BLOOD.3 All 9 matches, including the 2 additional matches, have been decided! Note: ★ Flyweight/3R×5M…
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5.19 Pro Shooto New Pier Hall Part 1 Additional Match Card
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RIZIN.47 Event Outline
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5.19 Pro Shooto New Pier Tournament 7 Card Announced for Japan-China Competition
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[Ganryujima Virtual Fight] The terrifying and powerful man vs. the troublesome taekwondo warrior Hidenori Ebata has been decided![Ganryujima Virtual Fight] The terrifying and powerful man vs. the troublesome taekwondo warrior Hidenori Ebata has been decided!
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Yogibo presents RIZIN.46″ to be held at Ariake Arena on April 29, 2024 (national holiday Monday) has been decided.
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PANCRASE BLOOD.3
July 28(Sun)Sumiyoshi Kumin Center, Osaka PANCRASE BLOOD.3 7 fights will be held! MATCH NOTES ★ Flyweight / 5’3R ★ Flyweight/3R x 5M ★ #4 Bantamweight…
The main event will be Josh Barnett vs. John Moxley! Josh Barnett’s “Bloodsport Bushido” will be held on June 22 (Sat) in Ryogoku, Japan.
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RIZIN.46 Press Conference Update
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May 25 (Sat) PANCRASE 343
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Bloodsport X Fight Card | Today
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4.7 Professional Shooto Shinjuku FACE Tournament TwitCasting PPV Distribution Decided!
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4.7 Pro Shooto Shinjuku FACE Tournament: Fight card and order to be determined
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Bloodsport Bushido
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RIZIN LANDMARK 8 in SAGA February 24, 2024
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Feb. 25 (Sun) PANCRASE BLOOD.2
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PANCRASE 30th Anniversary Special Bonus Project
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PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE & U-NEXT ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT TO BROADCAST LIVE PFL & BELLATOR CHAMPIONS SERIES EVENT COVERAGE IN JAPAN
The agreement begins with the unprecedented PFL Champions vs Bellator Champions mega-global event on February 24 NEW YORK (February 19, 2024) – The Professional Fighters League…
One 165 Results: Superlek Scrapes Past Takeru in Sensational Back and Forth Thriller
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Rizin 45, Stellar Performances, Definitive Matches and an Emotional Farewell.
17. Flyweight Title Match -RIZIN MMA Rule: 5 minutes, 3 rounds (57.0kg) Kyoji Horiguchi Defeated Makoto Shinryu by submission (RnC, 2R 3:44) Shinryu showed his…
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DAZN to Stream K-1 and Quintet Events Live.
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Super Rizin 2 Results. 3 Champions Crowned in Evening of Shocking Finishes!
Vugar Karamov Defeated Mikuru Asakura by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) r1, 2:41 The main event and battle for the Featherweight title commenced with Asakura looking to bait a reaction…
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Preview: Rizin vs Bellator 2, Fighters Vie for Flyweight Belt, Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals
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Preview: Super Rizin 2 Pulls Together a Stellar Card Despite Injuries!
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Main Event: World Strawweight Championship 5M x 5R Jo Arai Defeated Shuto Aki by TKO, 4:41, R1 (Right Hook, GnP) 2 of the finest strikers in the…
Shooto 2023 Vol 5 Preview, Formidable Strikers Collide, Infinity League Featherweight and Women’s Strawweight
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Rizin 43 Preview. This Saturday (24th) Broadcast Free on Youtube!
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Shooto 2023 Vol 3. Pivotal “Grappler vs Striker” Main/Co-Main Bouts Nail-Biters. Infinity League Storyline Unfolds.
Shoji Saito Defeated Takuma “The Leg Hunter” Sudo by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) There were no secrets as to both fighters intentions as they…
Colors, Shooto’s Foray Back into Women’s MMA in the Books!
Watanabe Defeated Satomi “Sarami” Tanaka by TKO (Head Kick and Ground and Pound, 2:36 R2) The opening round of the main event got underway as Satomi…
Shooto 2023 Vol 3, Generations Collide, Infinity League Progresses
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“COLORS” Shooto’s Inaugural All Women’s Event Launches Sunday 21st
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Rizin 42 Results, Bantamweight Title Contenders Determined!
Kai Asakura defeated Yuki Motoya by TKO (knee to body, R3, 2:36) In the joint main event to determine who would face Archuleta for the…
Rizin 42, Saturday May 6 preview. Bantamweights Take Centre Stage in Stacked Card!
Main Event: Kai Asakura vs Yuki Motoya – 61kg (134,5 pounds) A perennial contender Yuki Motoya has been on a tear in Rizin as of…
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Mikuru Asakura defeated Juntaro “Fighting Bull” Ushiku by decision (3-0) The main event got underway as Ushiku chipped away at the legs, firing off single…
Rizin Landmark 5 in 24hrs, 9 Caged MMA Bouts of Fine Matchmaking!
Juntaro Ushiku vs Mikuru Asakura It is somewhat surprising, given their collective levels, that Juntaro Ushiku and Mikuru Asakura have not crossed paths. A former…
Shooto 2023 Volume 2 Results, Brutal KO Caps Off Night of Finishes
Main Event – Match 8: World Featherweight Championship 5 min 5 R Keisuke “Sasake” Sasu defeated Takeo Iida by KO (Spinning Back Elbow 1:49 R2)…
Shooto 2023 Vol 2 Preview,
Shooto continues to go from strength to strength, their reputation souring on the heels of sensational recent events. 2023 Volume 2 promises to keep the…
Ayaka Miura Can Hold her Head High in Defeat against Danielle Kelly
A massive underdog, Ayaka Miura pitted her Judo acumen against well-versed BJJ ace Danielle Kelly. The submission rules bout was the 2nd of the main card…
“Zombie” Ayaka Miura Returns from Injury to Grapple Danielle Kelly at One Fight Night 7
Main Image: Ayaka Miura efficiently utilizing her trademark “Kesa Gatame” Scarf hold. It has been a turbulent year for Ayaka “Zombie” Miura. After utilizing her signature…
Chihiro Sawada Secures 2nd round Submission at One Friday Fights 5
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One Friday Fights 5 Sees Highly Anticipated Debut of Women’s Shooto Atomweight Champion Chihiro Sawada
Debut on a Global Stage One Championships Friday Fights 5 has largely flown under the radar, with the line-up for tomorrow’s event only finalised very…
The Mechanics of the Rear Naked Choke
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The Importance of Karate Kata
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Remembering Karl Gotch
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A Short History of MMA in Japan
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Shooto 2023 Vol 1 Results, Shocks, Surprises and Sensational matches in a Night of Finishes!
Main Event – Match 9: Featherweight, 5 min 3 Takuya Yamamoto defeated Dericott Kento Yamamoto by KO, 0:27 R2 To the delight of fans the highly…
Shooto 2023 Opening Round, 4 Rookie Champions Crowned!
For their first venture into 2023, Shooto once again broadcast live from Korakuen Hall, a venue synonymous with combat sports. Their January 15th offering appears…
Pride on the Line as Rizin and Bellator Rivals Prepare for War
For New Years Eve Rizin 40 has undoubtedly pulled together their top tier talent, creating sensational match ups across the board. The climax of the…
Pancrase 330, Scintillating Christmas Event a Gift for MMA Fans
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Rizin New Years Eve Targets Hardcore Fans, Finalises Stellar Card
“Solid fights for the hardcore fans on NYE” Like its predecessors Rizin has traditionally relied on an eclectic blend of spectacle and sport. Drawing in…
Shooto 2022 Vol.7, Fujii and Ishii Go to War For the Bantamweight Title.
Wataru Yamauchi Defeated Kiyotaka Shimizu by KO (0:44, R1) Respecting his status as a mma pioneer, the main event was reserved for battle tested 43…
Rizin 38 Results. Kyoji Horiguchi Returns, Women’s Super Atomweight Finals Set
Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Yuto “Kintaro” Hokamura by submission (head and arm choke, 2R, 2:59) MMA royalty Horiguchi made his return to Rizin for the first…
Super Rizin! Results. Mayweather vs. Asakura Delivers!
No Winner. Floyd Mayweather Finished Mikuru Asakura (Referee Stoppage, 2R, 3:15) Fans were on the edge of their seats for the highly anticipated main event…
Shooto 2022 Volume 6, Results and Review. Strawweight Championship Shootout Ends Decisively
Main Event, Shooto World Strawweight Championship, 5M x 5R Jo Arai defeated Junji “Sarumaru” Ito by TKO (1R, 1:50) The main event of the evening…
Shooto 2022 Vol 6, Monday 19th. Flyweight Title Match Highlights Competitive 10 Bout Card
All eyes will be on the Flyweights Monday evening as 2 unbreakable spirits collide for the Shooto 2022 Volume 6 main event. Korakuen Hall, the…
PFL in the UK/Harrison & Judo
PFL London Press Conference By Mark Pickering – @_MarkPickering USA Olympic champions fly the flag for MMA on return to London…
Shooto 2022 Vol 3 Results and Review.
MAIN EVENT, Pacific Rim Bantamweight Championship, 5 Min x 3 Rounds Hayato Ishii Defeated Kota Onojima (Decision, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Hard work really paid off…
Pancrase Embraces WADA Accredited PED Testing for Championship Bouts
Performance Enhancing Drug testing has always been a hot topic for MMA in Japan. Where individual combat sports such as Judo, Wrestling, Boxing, Karate and…
Flyweight “Supernova” Tatsuro Taira Signs with Iridium Sports Agency, Primed for U.S Debut
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Shooto 2022 Volume 1 Results. Bantamweight Pacific Rim Champion Crowned. Top Prospects Continue Ascent.
Main Event – 11th Match: Pacific Rim Bantamweight Championship, 5min 3R Kota Onojima Defeated Nobuki Fujii (Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28) An intriguing main event…
Shooto 2022 Volume1, Sunday 16th, Generations Clash as Seasoned Veterans and Hot Prospects Collide
Kicking off the year in style, Shooto 2022 volume 1 has brought together 12 scintillating matches showcasing a host of their brightest and best. In…
Rizin 33 NYE, Results and Review. Sensational Performances Highlight a Night of Shocks and Surprises
As the curtains came down on the final Martial Arts event of the year, fans in attendance and those watching around the world were treated…
Rizin 33 Preview, Tenshin Rounds Out Rizin Career With Gomi Special Rules Match
With a reputation for going that extra mile for fans, Rizin 33 has pulled together a special “last minute” match for this New Years Eve….
Trailblazing KO Queen, Hisae Watanabe Returns as Final Shooto Infinity League Participant
At the turn of the century, when MMA was still in its developmental stages, there were very few opportunities for female martial artists to test…
VTJ 2021 Results. Vale Tudo Japan Returns Following a 5 Year Hiatus!
Tatsuro Taira defeated Alfredo “Mono Con Navaja” Muaiad (Submission, RnC, 4:10, R1) Shooto Flyweight Champion Taira once again put his formidable power on display early as he…
Shooto 2021 Vol 7 Results, 2 Champions Crowned in Afternoon of Fast Paced Fights
Shooto World Super Atomweight Championship Match, 5M x 5R Satomi “Sarami” Takano defeated Mina Kurobe (Unanimous Decision, 49-45, 49-46, 48, 47) Kurobe wasted little time in…
Shooto 2021 Volume 7 Preview, November 6th. Double Championship Headliner!
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Shooto GIG Tokyo Vol.31 results and review
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Shooto 2021 Volume 6, Results and Review
Main Event: Shooto Lightweight Title Match, 5M x 5R Yamato Nishikawa defeated Yuki “Tencho” Kawana by TKO (Doctor Stoppage, 0:43, R5) With experience and maturity…
PANCRASE 325 Sunday, December 12, 2021 – USEN Studio Coast, Tokyo
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PANCRASE 323 Sunday, September 12, 2021 – USEN Studio Coast, Tokyo Main Card Results
Main Event: Featherweight Catchweight – 3R/5M Hirotaka “The Rich” Nakada (Wajutsu Keishukai HEARTS) defeats Ryo “The Outsider” Asami (RINGS) via decision (3-0) Co-Main Event: Middleweight…
PANCRASE 323 Sunday, September 12, 2021 – USEN Studio Coast, Tokyo
Final Card Lineup: Main Event: Featherweight – 3R/5M Hirotaka Nakada (Wajutsu Keishukai HEARTS, 3-1) #3 vs Ryo Asami (RINGS, 3-0) #4 The Outsider 70-75kg Champion…
EMPOWER, Friday 3rd, A Deeper Look at One Championships Landmark All-Women’s Event
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Shooto 2021 Vol 5 results. “Sasuke” vs. Kudo Featherweight Title Match Goes Down to the Wire
Shooto Featherweight Division is a shark pool of talent. For the main event of Shooto 2021 Volume 5, 2 evenly matched warriors who have both…
