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Hello, Japan: Satoru Kitaoka vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka Set for October 3
Two Japanese veterans, each looking to climb back up the lightweight ladder after stumbling on the big stage, will meet for the first time this October. During a live Ustream broadcast on Thursday, Pancrase announced that former Sengoku lightweight champion Satoru Kitaoka (26-10-9) has been matched...
Jewels "Ninth Ring" Weigh-in Results
Weights and photo courtesy of Jewels' official blog: Jewels - Ninth Ring2010 Lightweight GP Opening RoundJuly 31, 2010Shinjuku Face,Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan Main Event - Lightweight GP Opening Round - 2R x 5 min.Saori Ishioka (9-4 / Zendokai Koganei) 51.9 kg / 114.4 lbsvs. Sakura Nomura (2-0 / C.B....
Hello, Japan: With Suspension Lifted, Kazuo Misaki Cleared for New Year's Eve Action
Citing good behavior and a reflective attitude, the "executive committee" of Sengoku Raiden Championship (née Sengoku) has lifted its suspension of veteran middleweight Kazuo Misaki. The promotion announced the decision to Japanese media on Friday morning, simultaneously adding Misaki's name...
Hello, Japan: Aoki vs. Hansen III Penciled in for October
First off, my sincere apologies for the lack of these posts in the past month - it's been a relatively slow time for Japanese MMA and a relatively busy time for myself. Lots of news to catch up on, though, so let's get straight to business... - Following Shinya Aoki's (21-4, 1 NC) unanimous...
Hello, Japan! - April 27th
This is the first in what will hopefully be a regular series here on Bloody Elbow, a place to gather up the myriad notes and bout announcements from the Japanese scene every few days (or weekly, as the news dictates). I hope you dig, and feel free to let me know about anything I may have...
Snapshot of the Day: Women's MMA Is Kickin'
Yuko Yamanaka kicking Michiko Takeda's butt at Jewel's Second Ring event.
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