Japanese Fighter Considered Suicide in 2024 and Doesn’t See 2025 Going Much Better
One of Japan’s most celebrated kickboxers Leona Pettas took to social media to share his thoughts on what…
Buakaw is Back: Buakaw vs. Kouzi at the Japan Martial Arts Expo Booked for October 19
The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match…
Hideo Tokoro, Japanese MMA veteran, retires on top – Super Rizin 3
Hideo Tokoro was able to finish his long career with a storybook ending. In the very first round,…
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao gets a new opponent for his return to the ring on July 28 in Saitama, Japan
Manny Pacquiao has a new opponent for his highly anticipated return to the ring. Originally, ‘PacMan’ was scheduled…
UFC sign Rizin FF champion, Japanese MMA star Kai Asakura to multi fight deal: ‘I’m giving up my belt’
The UFC have bolstered their ranks once more overnight, with Rizin FF bantamweight champion and Japanese mixed martial…
Hawaiian-born Sumo legend Akebono Taro dies at the age of 54 in Tokyo, Japan
Sumo wrestling great Akebono Taro has died. He was 54. Akebono, born Chad Rowan in 1969, was the…
Best Japanese MMA Fighters
The land of the rising sun has produced some of the most talented athletes in MMA history—many hardcore…
Kusarigama: Japanese Weapon
The kusarigama is one of the most popular Japanese weapons in history. Ninjas popularized this effective weapon that…
Japanese Martial Arts: A Comprehensive Guide
Many of the world’s best martial arts were developed and practiced within Japan. Many martial artists often want…
Report – Ex-UFC champion Anderson Silva in talks for final MMA fight with Japanese promotion
Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion and incoming Hall of Fame inductee, Anderson Silva has confirmed that he is…