Will Brooks Dominates Satoru Kitaoka at Dream 18
by Matt Lo Cascio Midwest Training Center’s Will Brooks had little trouble on the biggest stage of his career when he fought Satoru Kitaoka at Dream 18 in Japan on New Year’s Eve. Brooks controlled the fight from the opening bell, exuding calm and showing a poise usually reserved for much more experienced fighters. Kitaoka,...
Fedor Knocks Out Ishii at Dream [Video]
Perhaps the demise of Fedor was overstated. People freaked out because he got caught by Werdum, steamrolled by Big Foot Silva and KO’d by Hendo. Bad losses? Yes. Still a viable heavyweight MMA fighter? Definitely. I’d take Fedor over Werdum in a rematch, and he had Hendo rocked in their fight. Do I think he …...
Imanari’s Slick Submission at Fight For Japan
This is Masakazu Imanari vs Kenji Osawa from May’s “Fight For Japan” show from DREAM. Watch the slick submission from Imanari, who just loves those heel hooks and ankle locks....
Sorry, No Time Outs in MMA
Incredible pic here from the Dream: Fight for Japan light heavyweight championship fight between Gegard Mousasi and Hiroshi Izumi. Click for full-screen. But here’s the rub: Most accounts say that is actually Mousasi’s corner pleading with the ref to stop the fight because Izumi was taking an epic beating. The fight did end...
SEPTEMBER’S JAM-PACKED WITH MMA
Taking a look at some of the major, national MMA events that will take place before the end of the month. 9.10 Shine Fights Lightweight Grand Prix Shine takes a stab at the tournament format with 8 lightweights, many of whom have UFC or Pride experience. 9.11 Shark Fights 13 Big names aplenty will be …...
KILLER FINISHES: MINOWAMAN VS. IMANI LEE
Minowaman dominates the super-large Imani Lee. How awesome is the call by Michael “The Voice” Schiavello? Warrior International Anchor Tee...
MOUSASI: PAULO FILHO IS ON STEROIDS
Gegard Mousasi spoke with Fighters.com and dropped a bombshell: he believes Paulo Filho uses steroids. “Now he’s back in Japan and he feels like a kid in a candy store, I think.” h/t: MMA Fanhouse...
CRO COP HEADS TO DREAM
The UFC invited Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic to enter the octagon for a second tour, even after an unimpressive 1-2 in his first go around. Now they wish they never did. Cro Cop beat Mustapha al-Turk with a first round TKO at UFC 99, possibly with the help of an eye poke that was not …...
VIDEO: JOSE CANSECO VS. HONG MAN CHOI
I kind of feel weird even posting this, but I have to say that I’ve always liked a good freak show. Quick question: Why is Canseco wearing pants?...
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