Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii Poster and Promo Video on The Asian MMA Update
The biggest news coming on the Asian circuit recently was the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii fight being officially announced. They have also released a promotional video along with their poster. Check them out below:
As for the poster of the event, I think this might be the first time I'm going to say this, but I think the UFC completely outclassed them with their UFC: Japan poster:
Also not coming as a surprise, Tim Sylvia vs. Brett Rogers is cancelled because Rogers couldn't be granted a visa after recently being released from jail. It's still a pretty good card that features stars such as Shinya Aoki, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Bibiano Fernandes, along with Fedor Emelianenko and Megumi Fujii, two fighters who have been long time kingpins of their division.
Check out the card, along with a bunch of other news from the Asian MMA region after the jump.
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DREAM: New Year 2011 Fight Card:
- Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii
- Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue [Featherweight Championship]
- Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka [Lightweight Championship]
- Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata
- Ryo Chonan vs. Hayato Sakurai
- Rodolfo Marques Diniz vs. Bibiano Fernandes
- Antonio Banuelos vs. Masakazu Imanari
- Yusup Saadulaev vs. Hideo Tokoro
- Karla Benitez vs. Megumi Fujii
There are much more news from the Asian region, so here's a quick round up:
- There's also this report saying that Cro Cop, or Mirko Filipovic will be on the NYE event against Jerome Le Banner. The two have faced off before, but this wouldn't be a rematch of sorts, as it might just be a prowrestling bout on IGF rules. This would be a treat for Japanese fans if it pushes through, although I personally don't like my MMA or Kickboxing bouts mixed in with my pro-wrestling.
- DARE FC, a new and unique promotion from Thailand just signed Daiju Takase, a PRIDE and UFC veteran who is more known for submitting Anderson Silva, before he was, you know... ANDERSON SILVA. He will face Brandon "BK" Kesler on their January 7 event, as part of their middleweight tournament.
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Chatri Sityodtong, the founder and head coach of Evolve MMA, got some great mainstream press coverage from MSN. He and Greg Jackson are the only representatives of MMA and were listed as 2 of the top coaches of 2011.
The list includes Rick Carlisle of the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks, and top football (yes, real football) coaches, Pep Guardiola, and Alex Ferguson, among others. - Speaking of Evolve, have you seen my photo galleries from their beautiful gym?
- The URCC will be hosting the finals of their Tribal Brawl this weekend. After battling it out on several legs of the tournament, this event will crown the best Amateur fighters from the country across several weight divisions. This could be an event that brings the next big thing in Filipino MMA.
- The URCC have also met recently with Jessie Rafols, and Eric Kelly, who has been having some problems that caused him to pull out of the recent Black Tie Brawl event. This would presumably be about future international bouts for those stars.
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WAR ZATOICHI

“Many men feel that they should act according to the time or the moment they are facing, and thus are in confusion when something goes beyond this and some difficulty arises.”
"Blow it out your ass."
by IGotBallsOfSteel on Dec 16, 2011 7:45 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
Man why did you post that poor imitation
Shintaro Katsu is the only Zatoichi
"Now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb."
by menckenstein on Dec 16, 2011 8:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I doubt Zuffa made the UFC Japan poster though
Food goes in here.
by Pandanus on Dec 16, 2011 7:58 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Haven't seen a lot of Kitaoka
But looks like a fun fight for Aoki. Nice to see him stay active.
Head conductor of the Charles Oliveira hype train.
Man, just when I thought I was getting desensitized
That Aoki arm break and the sound it made was sort-of sickening.
Maybe it’s just too early in the mornin
by HeadKickLegSweep on Dec 16, 2011 8:54 AM EST reply actions
That little click makes it so much worse than if it had been a huge crunch.
Share for share, share alike, you'll get struck each time I strike.
A choke is one thing, fight until you sleep, but god damn, when a joint manipulation is THAT locked, just tap. Fans aren’t going to pay for your surgery.
by HeadKickLegSweep on Dec 16, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
does the creepy asian guy need to be in the poster? lol
VTEC GEEZZZZZUSSSSS!!!!
by Gomz on Dec 16, 2011 10:32 AM EST via mobile reply actions
ANTONI INOKI WILL BREAK YOUR DICK OFF AND SLAP YOU IN THE FACE WITH IT.
Don’t call him creepy. Call him what he is: What Hulk Hogan wishes he could be.
Spinning Fishes: WE SPINNIN' SO FAST WE LOOK LIKE REGULAR MOTHERFUCKIN' FISHES.
by Paulo Filho's Psychiatrist on Dec 16, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Creepy asian guy? Do you not know who Antonio Inoki is? Have some respect for your maker.
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
by andrew861 on Dec 16, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Slapping men around for a living doesn’t get my respect…..slap yourself
VTEC GEEZZZZZUSSSSS!!!!
by Gomz on Dec 16, 2011 12:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
See, now you’re just being a complete fool. First off, its called an “Inoki Power Slap”, and the purpose of the slap has a deeper context. That slap is supposed to give you unbridled power and any true man should embrace it. Many of Inoki’s fans would give away their first borne to experience that slap. Even Lyoto Machida specifically asked for that slap after an MMA fight. Now slap yourself for being so foolish.
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
by andrew861 on Dec 16, 2011 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Witness the brilliance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lw8_AKZW6I
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
i know about the slap.
But believing in hopes of one day to get slapped if the face by another man to become “super sane” or a true man is ridiculous. This is the reasoning of child abuses and spouse. (J/k). :D
VTEC GEEZZZZZUSSSSS!!!!
by Gomz on Dec 16, 2011 12:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I saw HDNet at the end of the video so is it safe to assume they'll be broadcasting it live
Do you think that’ll include the IGF portion of the card
Inoki has the im to old for this shit look on his face
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Its called cosplay and his name is Yuichiro Nagashima. Man, there are way too many UFC-philes in here today.
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
Regardless, you know whats stupid. Signing Rogers for a fight, knowing he got convicted, knowing the laws of Japan and then still expecting it to happens with no problems whatsoever.
Ya thats Dream, the most intellegent company ever.
I've got something to say; it better to burn out than to fade away!!!
Is it really funny Mayhem, please tell me its funny.
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Should be a fun night of fights. Another fun test for the….BE NIGHT CREW!!!! ASSEMBLEEE!!!!!!!
I’ll be drinking a delicious mug of my extra-caffeinated Appalachian coffee.
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
damn i wanna be part of the night crew but NO HDNET TIME WARNER CABLE I HATE YOU!!!!!!
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by Papercut Elbow on Dec 16, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions

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