The following for Japanese mixed-martial-arts is a diehard one within the MMA sphere, although it has never been one that has been given lots of resources. While challenges like timezones and language barriers are expected and to an extent can’t be solved, a big issue for international viewers has always been the lack of accessibility … Continue reading Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
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Edmen Shahbazyan’s Biggest Test Yet: Will He Pass?
For an undefeated fighter, every fight is a new test of their limitations. Every win against an opponent illustrates how high on a ladder of a division someone can climb before they're stopped. Most fighters can be compared to a balloon, as they fill and fill until they reach their limit and pop, or, in … Continue reading Edmen Shahbazyan’s Biggest Test Yet: Will He Pass?
Injury Forces Manel Kape Off of UFC 252
Former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape won't have his UFC debut just yet, as an ankle injury has ruled him out of competing on UFC's August 15th pay-per-view show UFC 252. News of the injury was first broken by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The status of Kape's debut was up in the air previously … Continue reading Injury Forces Manel Kape Off of UFC 252
For The First Time In Forever, MMA Fans Have Their Hands Full: A Week Preview
For the past few months, MMA fans have not had the overwhelming feeling of having to pick one event over another. Every week fans would watch whatever MMA was available as the majority of it was sidelined due to COVID-19. Now however is a weekend where the return of promotions and the continuation of others … Continue reading For The First Time In Forever, MMA Fans Have Their Hands Full: A Week Preview
Lightweight Unification Bout Between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje Set For October 24th
UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's return to the cage will come on October 24th, where he will be matched with interim UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje. The matchup was announced in an interview conducted by CNN with UFC President Dana White on Tuesday. The matchup will see Nurmagomedov look to retain his 155-pound belt for … Continue reading Lightweight Unification Bout Between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje Set For October 24th
Ayaka Hamasaki Returns To RIZIN on RIZIN 22 Card
Additional bouts have been added to RIZIN's August 9th event RIZIN 22, including the return of former RIZIN Atomweight Champion Ayaka Hamasaki. The card, which is a part of a doubleheader of events at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan, now has nine bouts in total. Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Tomo Maesawa As part of … Continue reading Ayaka Hamasaki Returns To RIZIN on RIZIN 22 Card
Numerous Changes Made To UFC’s August 1st Card
UFC's August 1st "Fight Night" is undergoing a massive overhaul, as three new matchups have been added to the show. The show, which is set to happen from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, is the UFC's scheduled return to the United States following a series of events in United Arab Emirates. The bout changes were announced … Continue reading Numerous Changes Made To UFC’s August 1st Card
Jordan Espinosa Versus David Dvorak Added To UFC 253
Following a successful UFC debut in February, David Dvorak will be matched against Jordan Espinosa on September 19th at UFC 253. First reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, the flyweight bout joins the now six-fight card. Dvorak's debut came as a replacement earlier in 2020, filling in for Su Mudaerji on a show in … Continue reading Jordan Espinosa Versus David Dvorak Added To UFC 253
Rogerio Bontorin Pulled From UFC 252 Bout Versus Manel Kape
Manel Kape's UFC debut at UFC 252 has run into some problems, as his original opponent in Rogerio Bontorin has been taken off of the card. First reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate, injury to Bontorin took him out of the August 15th matchup. Bontorin has fought three times since joining the UFC, winning two … Continue reading Rogerio Bontorin Pulled From UFC 252 Bout Versus Manel Kape
Loma Lookboonmee and Jinh Yu Frey Matched For October 3rd UFC Show
UFC is planning an event for October 3rd, with the first matchup set to be on the show being a strawweight battle between Loma Lookboonmee and Jinh Yu Frey. News of the matchup was first reported by Farah Hannoun and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Frey made her UFC debut in June, facing fellow newcomer … Continue reading Loma Lookboonmee and Jinh Yu Frey Matched For October 3rd UFC Show
