The GLORY 4 Tokyo Heavyweight Grand Slam championship kickboxing event will merge with DREAM 18 to create one mega-night of world-class professional martial arts fighting on Dec 31, 2012. Read More »
Tag Archives: Japanese MMA
Feed SubscriptionUpcoming Asian MMA events you should look out for
Are you a fan of Asian MMA? Do you harken the days of PRIDE? We at ProMMAnow (www.prommanow.com) provide a solid list of Asian MMA events to choose from in the next few weeks. Read More »
Kid Yamamoto’s heroic deed saves man’s life
UFC fighter Kid Yamamonto risked his own life in saving an elderly man from certain death last week when he fell on the tracks at a crowded Tokyo train station, knocking himself unconscious. Read More »
UFC 144 reaction: The answers to five huge questions
We take a look the answers to 5 huge questions we had prior to UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson event that took place in Japan on February 25th Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Frankie Edgar looks to defend lightweight title for fourth time against Ben Henderson
We preview the UFC 144 main event which features UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar defending his title against Ben Henderson in the main event set for Saitama, Japan. Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Cheick Kongo looks for third consecutive win against Mark Hunt
We preview the UFC 144 heavyweight bout between Cheick Kongo and former PRIDE standout Mark Hunt that's set for Saitama, Japan. Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Rampage Jackson wants to be exciting against Ryan Bader in return to Japan
We preview the UFC 144 light heavyweight bout between former TUF winner Ryan Bader and former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Yoshihiro Akiyama looks to find elusive UFC win at welterweight against Jake Shields
We preview a UFC 144 welterweight bout between Japanese favorite Yoshihiro Akiyama and former number one contender Jake Shields. Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Bart Palaszewski looks to spoil Hatsu Hioki’s return to Japan
We preview the UFC 144 featherweight fight between Japan's Hatsu Hioki and WEC veteran Bart Palaszewski that's set for Saitama, Japan. Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Tim Boetsch looks for third consecutive win against Yushin Okami
We preview the UFC 144 middleweight fight between Tim Boetsch and former number one contender Yushin Okami that's set to take place in Saitama, Japan, on Saturday night. Read More »
UFC 144 preview: Joe Lauzon looks for second consecutive upset with win over Anthony Pettis
We preview the UFC 144 lightweight bout between Joe Lauzon and Anthony "Showtime" Pettis that's set to take place in Saitama, Japan, and will air on Saturday night. Read More »
Join the UFC 144 Pro MMA Now “Rising Sun” Kountermove tournament
Do you think you are good at fight analysis? Do you think you have what it takes to take out Pro MMA Now’s best fight analysts? Do you want a chance to win REAL money? If so, join the UFC 144 Pro MMA Now “Rising Sun” tournament! Read More »
Five huge questions going into UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
We take a look at 5 huge questions heading into the UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson event that's set to take place in Japan on February 25th. Read More »
DREAM & PROELITE form strategic partnership, fighter exchange program and co-promotion
MMA is proud to announce a newly formed partnership with the largest Japanese MMA organization, Dream. With this alliance, the two organizations will co-promote future events, possibly bringing the ProElite brand to Japan. Also with this partnership, they have created a dynamicfighter exchange program, which will allow fighters from both companies to fight on each other’s shows. Read More »
ProMMANow.com’s guide to Dream’s Genki Desu Ka!!
If you are planning on spending nine-straight hours watching Dream's New Year's Eve event on HDNet the night before the big holiday, then you need to check out ProMMANow.com's guide. Read More »
Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011fight order released
The fight order of the FIGHT FOR JAPAN GENKIDESUKA!! OMISOKA!! 2011has been released and the event will air LIVE on HDNet Read More »
Mizuto Hirota returns with victory over Katsunori Kikuno (Video)
Remember when Shinya Aoki broke Mizuto Hirtoa's arm? Well, the former SRC lightweight champion was back in action over the weekend against Dream veteran Katsunori Kikuno with the Deep title on the line. Read More »
Takeshi Inoue-Koichiro Matsumoto added to Dream 17
Dream has added a featherweight fight between "Lion" Takeshi and Deep champion Koichiro Matsumoto. Read More »
World-ranked Masakatsu Ueda set to face Rumina Sato in July
After missing out on an opportunity in the upcoming Dream Japan Bantamweight Tournament, Masakatsu Ueda has been matched with Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Read More »
Akihiro Gono’s kickboxing return delayed until April 30
Pride FC veteran Akihiro Gono will have to wait to face Yuya Yamamoto at Krush "Triple Finale Round." Read More »
Mann Talk – Deep 52 Impact Predictions
Last week, Richard Mann proved that he has still has a ways to go before he earns the name "Nostramannus." However, he is still back with a preview of Deep 52 Impact. Read More »
Akihiro Gono to face Yuya Yamamoto under K-1 rules
First, Akihiro Gono dropped to lightweight. Now, he will try his luck in the kickboxing ring, facing Yuya Yamamoto at Krush “The First Championship: Triple Final Round” on March 19. Read More »