March 6, 2013 – ROAD Fighting Championship is very excited to announce the latest international addition to the roster, Norwegian Joachim Hansen, former Shooto and DREAM Champion. Hansen (22-11-1) holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a ... Read More »
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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 »
Shooto Brazil inks deal with GFL Global Sports Network for IPPV
Following the success of Fight for B.O.P.E. last year, Shooto Brazil will return to the international stage with Shooto 28 on March 10th. Brazil’s top MMA promotion will air live on the GFL Combat Sports Network (http://www.gfl.tv ) at 6:00 pm EST. Read More »
UFC announces 125-pound tournament starting March 3
The UFC has a new flyweight division and Ian McCall, Demetrious Johnson, Yasuhiro Urushitani and Joseph Benavidez have been named for a 125-pound tournament starting March 3 to decide the UFC's very first flyweight champion. Read More »
Jussier da Silva talks upcoming bout with Mamoru Yamaguchi at Tachi Palace Fights 10
ProMMAnow.com talks with top-10 ranked flyweight Jussier da Silva about his upcoming bout with Mamoru Yamaguchi which takes place Friday at Tachi Palace Fights 10 in Lemoore, Calif. Read More »
Flyweight stud Shinichi “BJ” Kojima matched with Masaaki Sugawara for return fight
Former No. 1 flyweight Shinichi "BJ" Kojima is set to return to action in August at Shooto "Gig 7 Tokyo." Flyweight rankings ready for a shake up. Read More »
Hatsu Hioki vs. Donald Sanchez (Video)
Check out one of the world's top featherweights in action from Shooto Tradition 2011 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 »
Abner Lloveras – Spain’s sensational welterweight warrior
Spanish Catalan professional mixed martial artist, Abner Lloveras, calls Barcelona his home and has ventured around the world leaving a trail of devastated opponents in his wake. Read More »
World Victory Road completes SRC Asia bantamweight tournament
Today, World Victory Road, the parent company behind Sengoku Raiden Championships, finalized the participants in their inaugural SRC Asia Bantamweight tournament. Read More »
Japanese sensation Takanori Gomi makes UFC debut against Kenny Florian live on Spike TV
Top Lightweight Contenders Do Battle On “UFC Fight Night” Wednesday, March 31 At 8:00 PM ET/PT New York, NY, March 29, 2010 – Two of the world’s best lightweight (155 lb.) mixed martial arts fighters, Kenny Florian and Takanori Gomi, ... Read More »
The Ibaraki Hustle – a Genghis Con film starring Tatsuya Kawajiri and Takanori Gomi
MMA filmmaker Genghis Con’s newest work is this documentary showcasing the careers of Japanese fighters Tatsuya “The Crusher” Kawajiri (26-5-2) and “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi (31-5). Gomi will make his UFC debut on March 31 against Kenny Florian at UFC ... Read More »
Mann Talk – Weekend preview featuring Shooto, XFO and Wrestling
This weekend could be considered the calm before the storm. Next weekend will be stacked with Strikeforce and the FCF women’s tournament. However, there are still some quality local cards and, of course, collegiate wrestling. Please support the future MMA ... Read More »
Takanori Gomi could fight Kenny Florian in his UFC debut
Japanese demigod Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi (31-5) could face Kenny Florian (12-4) in his UFC debut. The Shooto/Sengoku/PRIDE veteran is the UFC’s newest addition to their 155-pound lightweight division. UFC President Dana White confirmed Gomi’s addition to the promotion ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog day 11 – last day of training
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog day 10 – up the mountain
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog day 9 – more hard training and Sake
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog day 8 – hard training
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
K-1 veteran Ian James “Goshu Hurricane” Schaffa to train at SSF Submission Academy
Australian MMA fighter and K-1 veteran Ian James “Goshu Hurricane” Schaffa will be coming to Clarksville, Tenn. in early 2010 to train at the SSF Submission Academy according to Owner/Trainer Ron Dayley. Schaffa is a very well-rounded fighter who competes ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog day 4 – hard training
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog day 3 – Shooto in Osaka
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog – day 2
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »