January 2011
9 posts
Washington Post: Fedor on Sport Science →
…proving he can choke harder than a python. (via @MMANation, who you should already be following if you’re on Twitter)
Jan 21st
MMA Junkie: Strikeforce clarifies tourney rules:... →
The goods: 3-rounders until the final, which will go 5-rounds for the “Strikeforce World Grand Prix Championship.” The Grand Prix Champion will get first shot at Overeem for the Strikeforce HW strap… unless the Demolition Man cleans house, in which case… uhh… they’ll have to clone him or something to give him a challenge. Oh, and in case you were wondering,...
Jan 13th
Japan Year in Review →
danielherbertson: by Daniel HerbertsonThere is no way to spin it: 2010 was not a good year for Japanese fight sports. Ratings were at an all-time low, champions lost, stars left and Sakuraba’s ear came off. As we finally recover from our sleep-deprived states following Sengoku: Soul of Fight and Dynamite!!, lets take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights (and lowlights) from the country...
Jan 10th
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My Top Japanese Photos of 2010 →
danielherbertson: From amateur female MMA at the 350 seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring to a packed Saitama Super Arena for Dynamite!!, I’ve had the pleasure of shooting nearly every event in Tokyo and every major event in Asia since I joined the FanHouse family in April 2010. It was an unforgettable year to be ringside in Asia: Alistair Overeem snotted on me at the K-1 Finals, two ears came off, I got hit...
Jan 10th
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Ten of the best kicks in combat sports →
An excellent list of amazing kicks compiled by ‘The voice’ Michael Schiavello.
Jan 8th
Jan 4th
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Chael Sonnen Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering,... →
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Jan 4th
Jan 3rd
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“If we fight for money I’ll stop hitting you when you ask me to, but if we...”
– Rickson Gracie
Jan 3rd