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RIZIN 25 saw the crowning of its first featherweight champion. Shooto featherweight champion Yutaka Saito went on to beat Mikuru Asakura via unanimous decision in a highly anticipated fight. This brought Asakura’s first loss since starting in RIZIN and his second loss in his pro career. That wasn...
Ron Waterman “H20” was one of the most dominant heavyweight cage fighters of the early 2000s. Waterman’s dominance allowed for a quick rise to the top, where he became the first and only WEC Super Heavyweight Champion. Early on in his career, Ron Waterman felt a disparity. He needed something mor...
JMMA fans can rejoice! Japan looks to soon be reopening which means Japanese sports can come back. It looks like RIZIN might start having shows as early as June. RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara even hinted at a “martial arts mega event” that would be announced. Most of 2020 was tough on the promoti...
We’re back with another Today in MMA History article. Even though the UFC is back after hiatus due to COVID-19, MMASucka has decided to continue to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article looks back at a light heavyweight title reign that ended back at UFC 71. That’s right, we’r...
When the thought of this list first transpired, it didn’t seem as difficult as it ultimately was. There are so many different aspects to consider when determining who the best heavyweights of all time really are. Especially, when comparing careers that are in different eras. Lists like the one co...
There is a lengthy history of pro wrestlers crossing over into MMA. From the nascent days of this sport, professional wrestlers have indulged their desire to go from work to a shoot. In this episodic series, I will review fights where pro wrestlers foray into the combat world. It’s like a weird, ...
We’re back with a new Today in MMA History article. Since COVID-19 has cancelled most MMA events, MMASucka has decided to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article features a two time US Olympian and a legendary Jiu-Jitsu black belt. That’s right, we are talking about Dan Henderso...
“Rampage” Jackson. Wanderlei Silva. “Shogun” Rua. While PRIDE‘s heavyweight division was its crown jewel, its middleweight division (205 pounds, which then and now is the light-heavyweight division in the UFC and many other MMA promotions) were the best in the world. Many fans regard their career...
The Bellator 237 main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton Jackson is nearly two decades in the making. Both “The Last Emperor” and “Rampage” have fought for every major organization, but their paths have yet to cross — until now. With both fighters beyond their prime, you would not expect...
You may not know who John Macapa (23-4-2) is now, but after RIZIN 20, he wants to make sure all MMA fans know his name. The Brazilian makes his RIZIN debut in Japan representing his home promotion Bellator for the RIZIN New Year’s Eve show against RIZIN’s Mikuru Asakura (11-1, 1 NC). This will be...
Welcome to Bellator MMA, Josh Barnett!
The Super Samoan Mark ‘Super Samoan’ Hunt is revered for many impressive traits. His inspirational comeback during the latter portion of his fighting career is a perfect example of said qualities. Prior to his resurgence in the UFC, Hunt was known to be one of many fascinating characters from the...
Mirko Cro Cop announces retirement following severe health problems Few names in the world of combat sports as a whole are more note-worthy and iconic than Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. Arguably the greatest heavyweight athlete in the history of combat sports, Mirko Cro Cop has had a career that spa...
The balance of power in contract negotiations is changing in favor of fighters, with no signs of slowing down Over the past couple of decades the UFC has dealt with competition in the marketplace in one of two ways. Either buy out a rival promotion or lure away their biggest stars. For the most ...
“PRIDE never dies” is the mantra that fans of the defunct Japanese MMA promotion live by. That is for good reason. Fans remember the highlight reel wars that fighters such as Don Frye, Wanderlei Silva, and Rampage Jackson had. Along with that were the grand fighter entrances, Lenne Hardt’s boomin...
Last night, RIZIN Fighting Federation kicked off the RIZIN 14 announcements with a bang. Holding a press conference in Tokyo, the promotion announced the main event of their NYE show as Floyd Mayweather will head to Japan to take on kickboxing phenom Tenshin Nasukawa. Simply put, the news absolut...