Here's a round up of the recent news, bits, and details coming out of the Asian MMA circuit from promotions such as DREAM, URCC, ONE FC, Dare, and Legend FC.
The UFC held a press conference in Tokyo a few moments ago where Mark Fischer, the Zuffa Asia Managing Director, formally announced that they will be hosting a show in Japan on February 26, 2012
Check out an exclusive interview and photo gallery as Shinya Aoki moves camp to Singapore to prepare for DREAM 17.
Keiko Fukuda, a 98 year-old woman from San Francisco, was awarded a 10th degree black belt in judo this week, the highest possible rank in the sport. Fukuda was taught by Kano Jigoro, the founder of Judo.
For the past few weeks, there have been on going rumors and rumblings that Scott Coker has been trying to set up a show in Japan. Now, it's closer to reality, as Real Entertainment will be helping them send the second round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix to Japan this April.
Jason High just fought in Japan less than a month ago. So what is he doing back in the cage? Jonathan Snowden caught up with the UFC veteran to see what was up.
New Year's has long been a special night in MMA history. Jonathan Snowden explains the significance in Japan and awards the best performances of 2010-2011 in both Japan and UFC 125.
An article over at Sherdog.com illustrates Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem's vision for himself as well as his priorities for his fighting career.
Full results from SRC's New Year's Eve show. Hatsu Hioki, went into a five round war with Marlon Sandro and took home the Sengoku Featherweight Championship.
Dana White and newly signed UFC bantamweight, Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto has graced the cover of issue #154 of Kampiro Magazine. According to Nightmare of Battle, the popular Japanese MMA magazine also mentioned that #23 ranked lightweight, and former Sengoku lightweight champ, Satoru Kitaoka could be heading to Zuffa as well.
