Of all the things I’ve volunteered for, being kicked in the leg by a Bangkok Muay Thai champion for zero payoff is one of the silliest. That being said, God Loves A Trier, and I’d rather do it and have a tale to tell than not do it and forsake one day with a sore […]

He is a Phuket Top Team standout, former NY state wrestling champion, 10-1 fighter currently contracted to One FC and about to take part in the finals of the Road FC Asia Bantamweight Grand Prix. His name is Andrew Leone. As for a nickname, we’re not sure. He once went by “Robin Hood”, but as […]

Light a candle. Ten years ago today, we saw last boxing’s royalty, pound-for-pound icon, showman extraordinaire, featherweight all-time-great, British boxing top tier member and easily the most talented fighter I have ever seen in my life; PRINCE, Naseem, Hamed! This is a Requiem for Naseem. One day after I posted about Fedor Emelianenko’s imminent retirement, […]

“It is God’s Will”, says Fedor, the greatest Mixed Martial Arts fighter to have ever competed professionally. That was how he justified his fall from the top, as his decade of destruction and 32-fight-unbeaten streak of terror was finally ended by Fabricio Werdum. And so it is now, as he prepares to end his career […]

Two juicy matchups for Phuket Top Team stars at One FC IV: Destiny of Warriors! It is heavily rumoured that the fights to be signed for Messrs Adam Kayoom and Rodrigo Praxedes are to be all-black-belt affairs. Kayoom, from Malaysia, is a former WPMF middleweight World Muay Thai champion, and a decorated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]

Having sat on this rumour for about three weeks, it’s good to finally put to paper. A bout between Evolve MMA’s superstar and the man with more top 10 wins at lightweight than any other, Shinya Aoki, versus pound-for-pound demi-God of Mixed Martial Arts and the pick of many longtime fans for the #2 spot […]

Destiny of Warriors. One FC’s Kuala Lumpur event scheduled for June 23rd. Such titles are synonymous with Asian MMA, and Victor Cui’s Singaporean organisation are no different. What does mark them apart from the rest of the flock is their understanding of the need for good international marketing in order to grow as a product, […]

DEEP are a frustrating organisation – immensely enjoyable shows, but no advancement, no international streams available, only a tedious wait to download the event (when possible) after which the results are more than likely already spoiled. However, they’ll always hold a soft spot in my heart, and have hosted some of the truly great J-MMA […]

Thailand is synonymous with stand-up fighting. As the mecca of Muay Thai, their national sport and generally the striking art of choice for Mixed Martial Arts fighters, it is the very embodiment of the popular image of hand-to-hand combat. Muay Thai itself is more than a sport; it is their way of life, it culturally […]

Looking forward to the next 6 or so of these !