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Former Shooto champ Kyoji Horiguchi gears up for toughest test yet: the UFC

At 23, Kyoji Horiguchi (11-1) is set to become the youngest Asian fighter to ever compete in the UFC's octagon. The former Shooto champ hails from...

Tyson Nam: “I would rather be lucky than good”

When Tyson Nam knocked out Eduardo Dantas in late August, many pundits called it a lucky punch. Nam was a considerable underdog to the...

Zorobabel Moreira faces Kotetsu Boku for Lightweight strap at ONE FC 6: Rise of Kings

Evolve MMA's Zorobabel Moreira (7-1) and former Shooto champion Kotetsu Boku (18-6-2) will contest for ONE Fighting Championship's first-ever Lightweight belt. The Singapore-based ONE FC...

MMASucka Prospect Watch: Kyoji Horiguchi

Kyoji Horiguchi isn't a household name on a worldwide scale but on the Japanese circuit he is someone to keep an eye out for. Horiguchi...

History of MMA in Japan Part II: Inoki vs. Ali & JMMAs formative years

Japan has some of the richest traditions in combat sports. Between kickboxing and mixed martial arts alone countless unforgettable moments have taken place in...

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