Jerry Millen: “Dana White, he wants to be king of the world”
Former PRIDE FC USA Vice President and current M-1 Global USA Vice President, Jerry Millen spoke with PRO MMA at the Affliction: Day of Reckoning press conference. Millen may be…
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua UFC 93 interview (video)
Shogun’s striking is looking sharp as he prepares for his fight with Mark Coleman. Shogun talks about the bad blood between himself and “The Hammer.” He will face Coleman on…
Mark Coleman UFC 93 interview – part 2 (video)
Mark Coleman once again affirms he would like to stand with Shogun and knock him out at UFC 93 but then admits he may have to resort to the ol’…
Bellator Fighting Championship announces first two exclusive fighters
Bellator Fighting Championships is the first MMA organization to secure a TV deal with any member of the ESPN family of networks. Beginning in April, Bellator will showcase their MMA…
Despite FEG’s push, still low ratings for Dynamite!!
The popularity of MMA in Japan continues to decline. The sport seemed on top of the world in Japan during the days of PRIDE. Even though there are many similarities…
End of the road for Takanori Gomi
On December 31, 2005, the last right hook of a devastating combination landed and ended the night for Hayato Sakurai. With the victory, Takanori Gomi, “The Fireball Kid,” was declared…
A look at UFC 93 and the history of Mark Coleman vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
In about three weeks from now the UFC is going to Dublin, Ireland for UFC 93 on January 17, 2009. The main event on that card is a very exciting…
Historic MMA Rivalries, part 3: Brazil vs. Japan
Brazil vs Japan For many years, two countries have been represented well by their native sons in the sport of mixed martial arts. Each culture embodies the spirit and wisdom…
Sokoudjou back to Japan?
Looks like one of the latest fighters to hit the UFC chopping block may have found a home. Former Pride standout, Remeau Thierry Sokoudjou may soon be fighting for DREAM.…
Carlos Newton returns at W1: Inception
Carlos “The Ronin” Newton will return to action against fellow Canadian Nabil “The Thrill” Khatib at Warrior 1 MMA’s inaugural show on March 28th 2009. The bout will be Newton’s…