Rizin 26 New Years Eve, Early Prelims Review and Results
Yoshinari Nadaka defeated Petmalai Phetjaroenvit (3 Knockdowns, 2:19 Round 1) Not a household name but one of the most complete strikers in the world, Nadaka…
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Rizin 26 New Years Eve, Undercard Results and Review
Naoki Inoue defeated Yuki Motoya (Rear Naked Choke, 3:00, round 1) The battle of the super technicians of the Bantamweight division commenced on the feet…
Rizin 26 New Tears Eve, Main Card Results and Review
RIZIN Bantamweight Championship Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Kai Asakura (TKO, punches, 2:50 round 1) Stepping into to the ring for the first time since his shocking…
Rizin 26 New Years Eve, Fight Preview Part 3
The final preview of Rizin’s New Years Eve event, bouts 11 through 15, featuring 2 title fights and the biggest names in Japanese MMA. Catch all…
Rizin 26 New Years Eve, Fight Preview Part 2
Rizin’s stacked New Years Eve event is split into 3 parts with 2 intermissions with Saitama Super Arena once again plays host. This next preview…
Rizin 26 New Years Eve, Fight Preview Part 1
New Years Eve Martial Arts events have always held a special place in the hearts of fans in Japan and around the world. Rizin once…
Rizin 25, Results and Review
Yutaka Saito defeated Mikuru Asakura (Decision, 3-0) With the Featherweight title on the line Shooto Champion Yutaka Saito squared off against Rizin star and fan…
Shooto 2020 Volume 7 Preview
Shooto is back in Korakuen Hall, the Mecca of MMA, for 2020 volume 7 sponsored by One Championship. Shooto has pulled together an incredible 7…
Pancrase 319 Review
Koshi “Luxor” Matsumoto defeated Hiroto Uesako (Dec 29-28, 28-28, 29-28) The champion vs champion main event promised something special and without doubt delivered as Koshi…
Pancrase 319 Preview
Japanese MMA trailblazers Pancrase are back this Sunday, the 25th, at regular venue Shin Kiba Studio Coast. Pancrase 319 will be a live audience event…
Pancrase 318 – Beyond 317, Review and Results
Interim Lightweight King of Pancrase Championship Tatsuya”Yanbo” Saika defeated Genpei Hayashi (KO, Uppercut, 2:25, R1) The main event for the Interim Lightweight King of Pancrase…
Sunday 27th, Pancrase 318 – Beyond 317 Preview
After a Covid-19 positive forced the cancellation just 10 minutes before their last event, Pancrase 318- Beyond 317! manifests as a plethora of top level…
Shooto 2020 Volume 6 Results and Review
Shooto delivered a scintillating night of action with their double header at Shibuya Tsutaya O-East on Saturday. Shooto 2020 volume 6 was held with restricted…
Shooto 2020 Volume 6 Preview, Saturday September 19th
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt MMA in Japan, Shooto 2020 volume 6 venue will be Tsutaya O-East, a change from previously announced Korakuen…
Pancrase 318 Live Broadcast, Free on YouTube
Pancrase 318 will air live on their official YouTube channel on Sunday, September the 27th from 14:30 JST. For their very first no-audience show fans…
Pancrase 318 Without Audience, Temporary Weight Class Amendments
It has been a tumultuous time for MMA in Japan as the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all aspects of the sport. With…
PANCRASE 317, August 23, 2020, Main Card Preview
In the wake of a successful return to action last month, Pancrase has put together another stellar card promising the kind of quality MMA fans…
Shooto 2020 Volume 5, Results and Review
Mina Kurobe defeated Megumi Sugimoto (decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Kurobe and Sugimoto started their Women’s Super Atomweight Championship bout at a furious pace and…
This Saturday, August 1st, Shooto 2020 Volume 5 Preview.
The resurgence of Japanese MMA continues as Shooto returns to Korakuen Hall this Saturday, August 1st. While the fight card may contain a modest 5…
Pancrase 316, Isao vs Akira, Results and Review
After a 5 month hiatus Pancrase returned to Studio Coast last Friday for Pancrase 316. Fans were welcomed back by a stacked, action packed card…
Pancrase 316 on Friday 24th. Main Card Preview
JMMA has slowly been starting to resurface amid the global Covid-19 pandemic. With some alterations to the fight card, Pancrase 316 will kick off this…
Isao Kobayashi, Akira Okada Collide in Highly Anticipated Pancrase 316 Headliner
After a 5-month interval Pancrase is back this month with Pancrase 316, Friday the 24th. Despite the Covid-19 epidemic forcing cancellations, rescheduling and fight card…
Shooto 2020 volume 3 results and review
The highly anticipated main event between Pacific Rim champion Ryo Okada and surging contender Kazuma Kuramoto was fought at a furious pace. Kuramoto quite literally…
Shooto 2020 volume 3 Preview
Shooto 2020 volume 3 marks the return of mma in Japan following the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. With a fight card well worth the…
Professional Shooto 2020 volume 3 set for 31st May
Professional Shooto 2020 volume 3 will commence on the 31st of the month in an audience free Abema TV broadcast. Abema previously aired “Road to…
Women’s Bushido Rin Debut Event, May 23
Next month, Saturday, May 23, fight fans can look forward to the launch of an intriguing new fight organization. “Women’s Bushido Rin” is to feature…
Pancrase 316 on July 5th
Studio Coast will once again play host to Pancrase 316 for their stacked July 5th mega card. Showcasing a bevy of their top talent combined…
Classic Fight Archive: Jorge Santiago vs. Kazuo Misaki 2
With no fights being held at the moment and many of us unable to go to leave our homes, we now have a beautiful opportunity…
One Championship launches Video Podcast hosted by Rich Franklin
Mixed Martial Arts champion turned One Championship Vice President Rich Franklin hosts a Video Podcast talk show. ‘Franklin Speaking’ streams live through One Championships Youtube…
DEEP 94 Review
The main event of DEEP 94 at Korakuen Hall featured an intriguing clash of styles as veterans Yuki Motoya and Takafumi Otsuka squared off. Fighting…
Shooto January 26th 2020 Results and Review
For January 26th Shooto 2020 main event, the number 1 and 2 ranked fighters faced off to determine who would hold the vacant Strawweight title…
Professional Shooto 2020/01/26 Preview
Shooto returns to Korakuen hall on the 26th for Professional Shooto 2020 Sponsored by One for a card that concludes with 2 championship fights. The…
Rizin 20 New Years Eve Review
An explosive 15 fight card at Rizin 20 saw 2019 end with a bang. A sold out Saitama Super Arena hosted an incredible night of…
Bellator 237/ Rizin 29th December Review
The crowd were silent with awe and anticipation as the main event between Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson got underway. Each…
Rizin 20 New Years Eve Preview
Saitama Super Arena once again plays host to Rizin for another star studded New Years Eve show. In the traditional Rizin ring we take a…
Bellator Japan: Fedor vs Rampage preview
Nothing quite says New Year in Japan like a star studded martial arts show and Rizin once again fills the void left after the…
Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour 8th round Results and Review
Korakuen Hall once again hosted Shooto as their 30th anniversary volume 8 card saw some of Japans most skilled and experienced fighters take center stage….
DEEP Jewels 26 Results
Jewels 26 main event saw 2 highly experienced competitors face off as Emi Tomimatsu challenged title holder Tomo Maesawa. Out to avenge a 2016 submission…
DEEP Impact 92 and DEEP Jewels 26 preview
DEEP organization brings out their top tier fighters for a stacked double header this holiday Tuesday. The afternoon showcases women’s mma for the 9 bout…
Shooto 30th Anniversary part 7 review
Shooto returned to Korakuen Hall for their 30th Anniversary 7th round event, sponsored by One Championship. While featuring a modest number of fights the event…
Shooto 30th Anniversary Part 7 Preview
Korakuen Hall, the mecca for fight sports in Japan hosts Shooto 30th anniversary part 7 this Sunday. Sponsored by One Championship, Shooto has been…
NONG-O GAIYANGHADAO DEFENDS ONE BANTAMWEIGHT MUAY THAI WORLD TITLE AGAINST BRICE DELVAL AT ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH
14 August 2019 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its historic first…
Pancrase 308 on September 29th, 2019 Sponsored by One Championship
Coming up on Sept. 29th, Pancrase will be putting on their 308th event in their numbered series. This time as always the venue will be…
MARTIN NGUYEN TO DEFEND ONE FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST KOYOMI MATSUSHIMA IN MANILA ON 2 AUGUST
3 July 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that reigning ONE…
A Highly-Motivated Honorio Banario Returns To The ONE Lightweight Grand Prix
By DAN PAULO ERRAZO Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario has been given a chance to redeem himself when he returns…
What Fans Can Expect At ONE: DAWN OF HEROES
Future ONE World Champions will be in action at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES on 2 August at the Mall of Asia in Manila, Philippines. The…
Ev Ting Believes He Has The Edge Against Daichi Abe at ONE: Masters of Destiny
For professional athletes, defeat is a concept that is simply a reality of life. The true measure of your resolve is how you respond in…
Michelle Nicolini Excited To Give Best Against Angela Lee In Kuala Lumpur
By Dan Paulo Errazo Eight-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Michelle Nicolini will share the stage at ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY with former Evolve teammate…
Ev Ting Isn’t Worried About Six-Foot Daichi Abe’s Size Advantage
Kiwi-Malaysian lightweight Ev Ting may have over 10 years of professional combat under his belt, but he’s preparing to be faced with something he’s not…
Rena & Horiguchi set to fly the flag in Bellator
Last week it was announced that Rena will be joining Kyoji Horiguchi on the Bellator 222 card from Madison Square Garden. Rena will face…
SHINYA AOKI STARES DOWN CHRISTIAN LEE AT ONE: ENTER THE DRAGON OFFICIAL KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE
14 May 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), held the ONE: ENTER THE DRAGON Official Kick-Off Press Conference last…
J.J. Ambrose Makes His Return to the Pancrase Cage
Pancrase 306 kicks off on June 30th in Shin Kiba at Studio Coast in Japan. Once again Pancrase, in a partnership with One Championship, will…
Shinya Aoki Is Willing to Risk It All Against Christian Lee
Coming off a remarkable performance at ONE: A NEW ERA in Tokyo, Japan where he was able to capture the ONE Lightweight World Title for…
Deep Impact 89 Preview
*Written by Peter Leghorn Deep 89 Impact takes place this Sunday and has some matches that are definitely worth watching. The eccentric “DJ” Taiki Hata…
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHES TV AND FILM PRODUCTION ARM ONE STUDIOS
29 April 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that it has launched ONE Studios,…
Pancrase 303 Results
Pancrase 303 Results
Deep Jewels 23 Review and Results
Last weekend the promotion Deep did a double header. On one day, in one venue they held both Deep Jewels 23 and Deep 88 Impact….
Reflecting on ONE Championship: CALL TO GREATNESS
MMA-Japan joined ONE Championship in Singapore for the February 22nd show, CALL TO GREATNESS, ahead of the promotion’s inaugural Tokyo show locked and loaded for…
RIZIN 14 – JMMA Ace, Horiguchi
Kyoji Horiguchi has shown no signs of slowing down since his UFC departure. He’s now riding a sturdy 11 straight wins, all but one of…
Deep 87 Impact Sees Out Heisei Era in Style
Last night saw Deep’s final event of the Heisei period showcase some of the best talent in its roster, with JMMA legend Ryuta Sakurai putting…
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES THREE WORLD TITLE BOUTS AT ONE: A NEW ERA IN TOKYO
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES THREE WORLD TITLE BOUTS AT ONE: A NEW ERA IN TOKYO TICKETS GO ON SALE 20 DECEMBER AT 6PM JST XIONG JING…
ROAD FC 051 XX OFFICIAL RESULTS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPION HAM SEO-HEE RETAINS THE TITLE
ROAD Fighting Championship announces the Official Results for ROAD FC 051 XX which took place on December 15, 2018 in Seoul, South Korea. In the…
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto Passes Away at 41 Years Old
It is with heavy hearts and deep respect that we report to you the death of Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto from cancer. We here at MMA…
Knock Out Results and photos
Back on August 19th we had the opportunity to see our first event by the promotion Knock Out. They put on a great show. Their…
Alex Roberts to join the English commentary for KNOCK OUT SUMMER FES 2018
Alex Roberts to join the English commentary for KNOCK OUT SUMMER FES 2018 on Sunday, August 19th As it has already been announced, KNOCK…
Deep Now Broadcasts LIVE on Youtube
Deep for the longest time has resisted change. That is refreshing if you are like us and you love old school MMA. Just put up…
This is Shooto Vol. 2 Results
Last night, Shooto returned to Shibuya where This is Shooto vol. 2 was held. Headlining the event was Tatsuya Ando, who took on Hideto Okada….
Shoot 7/15 Review From Commentator Mark Chinnery
*This article was written by Mark Chinnery and used with his permission. Wow, what a night! Controversy, underdog victories, last ditch heroics – damn, even…
Shooto 7/15 Results
Shooto was back in Korakuen Hall on Sunday night in what turned out to be an entertaining evening of fights. In the main event,…
QUINTET.2 Team 10th Planet
We want to introduce you to the 1oth Planet Team that will be here in Japan to compete in Quintet 2. Check out each the…
Josh Barnett bids farewell to the UFC
Today we were monitoring all the MMA and JMMA news in the world and we came across some shocking news. Not only does this make…
Deep Jewels 20 Review and Results
Last weekend we were at Deep Jewels 20. This is Japan’s premiere all female MMA Promotion. Other promotions have female fighters as well. Pancrase and…
Professional Shooto 5/13/2018
Professional Shooto 5/13/2018 This article is by Mark Chinnery and used with his permission. …
Quintet 1 Review
Before last night’s Quintet event, another member of the press nervously asked me ‘Do you think this will be a success?’. Wildly unsure, but trying…
Professional Shooto 3/25 Breakdown
This artical was written by Mark Chinnery and reposted with his permission. Professional Shooto 3.25 is now over & admittedly, the card might not have…
Shooto Korakuen Hall 3/25 Results
This weekend saw a strong Shooto card at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The main event featured lightweight champion Koshi Matsumoto defending his title against Yuki…
Deep Jewels 19 on March 10th
The 2018 MMA season is now in full swing here in Japan. This weekend is packed with exciting cards from both Pancrase and Deep Jewels….
Shooto Gig Tokyo vol. 24
On a busy weekend for MMA in Tokyo, last night Shooto put on one of their smaller shows in Shinjuku Face. This was an entertaining…
Pancrase 293 Results and Review
Pancrase kicked off their 2018 season with a spectacular event and in a new venue as well. Last year on February 3rd, it was brought…
Shooto 1/28 Break Down
This is an article originally written by Mark Chinnery and used with his permission. The first Shooto…
Pancrase 293
Pancrase 293 – NEW venue – watch BJJ matches for free – Flyweight King of Pancrase Senzo Ikeda defends his new belt against Yuya Wakamatsu.
RIZIN Confessions 1
Backstage footage from RIZIN FC
Shooto on January 28th.
The MMA season is already in full swing and the outlook for JMMA has never looked better. Professional Shooto will be doing their first card…
Horiguchi Wins Bantamweight GP
By Chris Gunn Twitter: chrisgunn82 Last night Kyoji Horiguchi capped a perfect first year with Rizin by taking the Bantamweight Grand Prix in front of…
Semi-finals set for Rizin Bantamweight GP
By Chris Gunn Twitter: @chrisgunn82 The first day of Rizin FF’s end of year event featured the second round of the Bantamweight Grand Prix,…
Satoru Kitaoka vs Kiichi Kunimoto Announced for Rizin EOY Event
Recently Rizin held a press conference to discuss their End of Year event. MMA Japan has covered all of these events since the promotion started….
Deep Impact 81
Deep is having one last event in Tokyo for the year. We are talking Deep Impact 81 and it looks great. This event will be…
Pancrase 292 results
By Chris Gunn Twitter @chrisgunn82 Yesterday, the legendary promotion held their last event in Differ Ariake in Tokyo. This event did not disappoint with…
Pancrase 291 Results and Review
Yesterday Pancrase put on their 291st event in the numbered series. This took place at Differ Ariake. It is the historical location from where a…
Pancrase Partners with Drone Net, VR filming for fights
This is cool news! Pancrase signed a partnership with a company called Drone Net. This means that Pancrase can increase its production value by adding…
Pancrase 291 Is on the Way
2017 is coming to a close, but we still have some exciting match ups for you JMMA fans out there. Coming up on November 12th…
Seiza 4 Review
This article was written by Chris Gunn and used with his permission. Last night the 4th Seiza event was held at Korakuen Hall in…
Deep Impact 80 Results
On Saturday we went to see Deep Impact 80 in Differ Ariake. Deep has some exciting fights and this card was very impressive. Deep is…
International Handler’s Curse : It’s Scary Cutting Weight in Japan
Recently we saw the weigh-ins for Pancrase 290. For the most part, it was business as usual for the promotion. However, there was one disturbing image…
10/15 Shooto
This article was originally written by Shooto commentator, Mark Chinnery, and used with his permission. And here we have it – the last…
A message from Brazilian Fighter Daniel Lima before Pancrase 290
MMA Japan’s Stewart Fulton takes a few minutes to talk to Brazilian MMA Fighter Daniel Lima. Daniel wants to give a message to his fans…
UFC Fight Night Japan : What Went Down in the Land of the Rising Sun?
Once again, the UFC has made its presence known in the land of the rising sun. September 23rd, 2017 brought us UFC Fight…
Deep Impact 79 Card
This weekend the live coverage and live tweeting of MMA in Japan continues. This time around the venue is Deep Impact 79 and the card…
Ganryujima Adauchi 2017 – What’s it all about?
The Ganryujima Adauchi 2017 event is in the books. If you are unfamiliar with Ganryujima events, you might find them interesting. They are different from…
Deep Jewels 17 Results and Review
Yesterday we had the opportunity to attend the Deep Jewels 17 MMA event in Tokyo. Recently Deep has been stepping up their game and having…
