Bellator President Scott Coker recently revealed two title fights that he is planning to book for his promotion soon. Details of these bouts first appeared during an interview with Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. The bigger of the two potential bouts is a clash between Bellator Middleweight Champion Yarsolav Amosov and flashy fighter Michael Page. … Continue reading Bellator Scott Coker Reveals Plans For Champions Yaroslav Amosov, Cris Cyborg
On The Prelims: The Biggest Upset of RIZIN 33, And More
"On The Prelims" usually focuses on the undercard fighters of a UFC or Bellator show, but this week it is Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN that gets the spotlight. While RIZIN's New Year's Eve event doesn't have anything billed as a preliminary card, they have two sets of fights on their card: 11 bouts that aired … Continue reading On The Prelims: The Biggest Upset of RIZIN 33, And More
RIZIN 33 Live Coverage
RIZIN will continue its annual tradition of hosting a New Year's Eve event on Friday, presenting a 16-bout card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The card is set to be headlined by the conclusion of their 16-man bantamweight tournament, which will see its semi-finals take place earlier in the night. Also on … Continue reading RIZIN 33 Live Coverage
The 2021 RIZIN Reflection Roundtable
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will call an end to their 2021 on Friday night, going to the Saitama Super Arena to host their ninth event of the year. Before their New Year's Eve tradition happens, the site has a tradition of its own to honor. A panel of reporters and pundits recently gathered to discuss … Continue reading The 2021 RIZIN Reflection Roundtable
RIZIN 33 Preview
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will carry on the tradition of a New Year's Eve event on Friday night, presenting a 16-bout card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The show is expected to include a lightweight title fight, the end of their 16-man bantamweight tournament, and fights including notable names like Tenshin Nasukawa … Continue reading RIZIN 33 Preview
Daisuke Sato: The Storyteller of JMMA
Matthew Lassiter wouldn’t usually find himself being a fan of a fighter that is wrestling-heavy in their approach. Like many MMA fans, he prefers a more well-rounded fighter or someone who can be more flashy with their striking. However, there’s one wrestling-based athlete that puts him on the edge of his seat whenever they fight: … Continue reading Daisuke Sato: The Storyteller of JMMA
Knockdown News 2021 Fighter of the Year: Charles Oliveira
The year 2021 presented unique challenges to fighters who wanted to make a name for themselves. In 2020, the struggle was getting fights. As the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically lowered the number of events in 2020 and the virus placed an added risk to fighters, the amount of people who competed was less than ever. But … Continue reading Knockdown News 2021 Fighter of the Year: Charles Oliveira
One Year Later: A Discussion on COVID-19 With Dr. Jason Kindrachuk
Nearing two full years of the world in the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions about the virus continue to change. Just like how the virus continues to affect our social lives, jobs, education and more, it played a big role in athletics. Throughout 2021, COVID-19 was an issue for MMA. Countless fighters tested positive for the virus, … Continue reading One Year Later: A Discussion on COVID-19 With Dr. Jason Kindrachuk
Looking Back At 2021: Are We Shocked Too Often?
Maybe we should be shocked less often. In the world of MMA and around the world at large recently, we have seen surprises every single day that make us question whether our daily lives are slipping further into absurdity. There's been more than enough examples of that in MMA and combat sports recently. Who knew … Continue reading Looking Back At 2021: Are We Shocked Too Often?
Who is the 2021 fighter of the year? Here are the nominees
This past year saw big changes in MMA. As the sport attempted to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, promotions opened up and fighters became just as active as they were before. Big changes were not just seen in a broad sense, but also in the hierarchy of fighters. Nine champions were crowned in the … Continue reading Who is the 2021 fighter of the year? Here are the nominees
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