21-7-2 Dokonjonosuke MISHIMA (Pride, UFC, DEEP, Shooto & Pancrase veteran) Mishima shows us some very nice submission options from side control. MISHIMA has literally fought in every main Japanese MMA promotion (with the exception of DREAM) In an era that pre-dated Genki Sudo, we saw Mishima offer up ring entrances that rivaled that of the […]

Here’s a little trip down memory lane – I’m in a nostalgic mood, so here’s some nostalgic pseudo journalism. We all need a bit of entertainment from time to time. Get ready for three memorable tapout manoeuvres seen on Asian shores, and given the author of this piece, do not be surprised if there is […]

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 […]

JMMA took a last curtain call with a Tsunami that wiped out a lot of the hope of some revival. Pride Fc was for many (and deff. us here at FSA) a pinnacle of MMA in its short and illustrious lifetime. JMMA (Japanese Mixed Martial Arts) always offered big entrances, personalities, great hype posters and […]

Her voice rang loud through 80k seater stadia in Japan, and was heard by millions around the world. More, she added to every PRIDE event, the eccentricity of her announcing delivery increasing the unique feel of what made PRIDE special and extraordinary. Her introductions of PRIDE champions Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and most of […]

Absolutely not. None whatsoever. PRIDE FC was the pinnacle of Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Sports. Regardless of continent or country, for fighters and fans alike it was the place to be and the event to watch, with the best roster, most glamorous and extravagant shows and the sexiest image. It presented the sport in the […]

(From http://ruffchina.com, the official website of China’s most ambitious promotion) The Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation (RUFF) has released the official fight card for the upcoming RUFF 3, set for March 24th, 2012 at Chongqing Indoor Stadium. RUFF 3, which will be co-headlined by the lightweight match up of Zhang LiPeng vs. Rodrigo Caporal and the bantamweight bout of Jumabieke Tuerxun vs. Irshaad Sayed, will […]

One was the former #1 lightweight, and one is the unofficial #1 featherweight. Takanori Gomi and Hatsu Hioki represented both their country and the Japanese MMA scene superbly with two displays of varying excellence. Hioki put on yet another grappling clinic, whereas the wilder Gomi showed considerable grit to come back from a combination of […]

This is obviously a pretty subjective issue and article… but lets take a look at (IMO) the top 5 MMA events in Asia. Notable mentions must also go to – Super Fight League, Dare Fc, URCC, Deep, Shooto, Pancrase, Rings, MFC, Rings, PXC and im sure many more. Below are (in no order) and (imo) the […]