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DREAM 12 Analysis: Popularity on the Rise for Alistair Overeem, Marius Zaromskis
Yesterday, I focused on the memorable comeback win by Eddie Alvarez over Katsunori Kikuno after surviving a deep standing crucifix at DREAM 12. While the battle between the two lightweight champi...
DREAM.12 Weigh-in Results
The weigh-ins for DREAM.12 just wrapped up in Osaka and nearly all fighters made weight - the lone exception being Korean lightweight "Parky," a.k.a. Won-Sik Park, who's been given one hour to shed an...
DREAM 12 Preview: The "White Cage" Invades Japan
It's a great time to be a mixed martial arts fan, and Saturday's UFC 104 will only be the tip of the iceberg for fans this weekend. DREAM 12 will air LIVE at 2 AM EST on HDNet from Osaka Castle Hall i...
DREAM Unveils White Cage, Lightweight Matchups for DREAM.12
Last week, DREAM posted a slick promo video to its YouTube channel which confirmed, after months of hinting and speculation, that October 25th's DREAM.12 will be contested in a six-sided cage. However...
Bloody Elbow Judo Chop: Kuniyoshi Hironaka Applies the Crucifix Neck Crank
Kuniyoshi Hironaka taps out fellow UFC vet Naoyuki Kotani at ZST 20 this weekend with a crucifix. This is a pain submission from catch wrestling, not to be confused with the two different BJJ holds k...
Hello, Japan! Sengoku Gets TUF With "Project: Gold Rush"
- At a press conference yesterday, World Victory Road announced that Sengoku is currently developing "Project Gold Rush," a new Ultimate Fighter-style portion of their SENGOKU-G TV series which will s...
Hello, Japan! DREAM's "Super Hulk" Tournament Stirs Feelings of PRIDE
When I went to sleep last night, I was fairly certain we'd already heard all the big news that was going to come out of Japan this week. Many offices and businesses have closed down for the Golden Wee...
Tsuji Subs Martinez, Miyazawa Rolls at Valkyrie/Cage Force Double-Header
The "Vale Tudo Queen," Yuka Tsuji, made short work of Kate Martinez in Tokyo on Saturday night, submitting the Royce Gracie-trained Coloradan in the first frame of their title bout to become the ina...
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