UFC Undisputed 3 Debut Trailer

E3 2011: UFC Undisputed 3 Exclusive Hands-On Preview

 There's a certain thought that runs through the minds of sports gamers year in and year out. It's that nagging idea that the latest installment in their favorite franchise could have been that much better if the developer had just had a little extra time and breathing room to try something new. Most of the time it's just wishful thinking, but every so often sports gamers get a chance to see that logic in action. UFC Undisputed 3 is one such opportunity. Scheduled for release in early 2012--nearly two years after its predecessor--UFC Undisputed 3 represents THQ's effort to deliver a genuinely fresh sequel not often seen in the sports gaming world. After playing through a number of different match types, we're pleased to say that the third installment in this mixed martial arts franchise is definitely benefiting from that extra development time.  Read More

Josh Thomson vs. Maximo Blanco Set for Unannounced Strikeforce Show on September 10

Maximo Blanco is ready to make his Strikeforce debut. He’ll get the opportunity when he faces a former champion.

The former Sengoku fighter will face former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson in his first bout with the promotion.

The news was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the match-up, stating bout agreements have been issued and signed for the fight expected to take place on an as yet unannounced Sept. 10 Strikeforce event.

This is the first fight confirmed for the next major Strikeforce show, but no location has been confirmed for the card. Continue reading...

Hioki Relinquishes Shooto World Title! Tsuchiya As Well

It was announced today that Hatsu Hioki has relinquished the Shooto World Lightweight title. It looks like he is ready to challenge on a new stage. Taiki Tsuchiya has relinquished the Shooto Pacific Rim Lightweight title. I don’t know why but he lost a non-title fight to Lion Takeshi last month so that could be the reason. Update: Hioki has apparently denied a title shot against DREAM Champ Hiroyuki Takaya and there's now word he'll be attending 131, a sign of things to come?

DREAM 17 : Japan BWGP Final + More, Announced @ FFJ

Dream 17 will take place July 16, 2011, at the Ariake Coliseum

Gono Wins Qualification GP! Advancement To Thailand

Akihiro Gono participated in a 4-man qualification tournament on the 29th in Japan. The winner of the tournament will get a spot as the Japanese representative in a tournament in THAI FIGHT in Thailand later this year.

Gono made 70kg this time (he missed weight and looked very bad physically at the weigh-ins for his Kick return fight against Yuya Yamamoto in Krush) and fought a total of six rounds, winning the semifinal and final by unanimous decision.

There are some photos from his final fight here. His semifinal opponent is from Team Dragon (Urabe bros, Ozaki, Kyotaro, etc.) and his final opponent from Silver Wolf.

Before The Tournament! Yamato And Kubo Win

2011 K-1 Minus 63 Japan Tournament participants Tetsuya Yamato and Yuta Kubo have both fought recently in smaller Kick promotions in Japan.

2010 K-1 Minus 63 Japan Tournament champion Yamato’s return fight last Saturday at NJKF was a successful one. He snatched 3 knockdowns from his opponent, “The IQ Kickboxer”, in the second round to earn a TKO victory and get back on the winning track after a loss to Koya Urabe and a draw with “Wicky” Akiyo Nishiura.

2010 K-1 Minus 63 Japan Tournament runner-up Kubo was in the main event of Survivor ~Round.7~ yesterday and got a KO victory at 53 seconds of the third round with a right hook.

Hiroki Nakajima Advances, Yuya Yamamoto Upset in Krush 70 KG. Quarterfinals. "Naokick" Also Victorious

Krush began the quest to crown another divisional champion over the weekend, as the promotion's 70 kg. tournament began on Sunday in Japan.

Tournament favorite Hiroki Nakajima knocked out YOSHI to secure the lone stoppage victory of the opening round. Nakajima has struggled a bit since making it to the final round of the K-1 World MAX 2010 Japan tournament, though his three consecutive losses leading into Sunday's event came to Yuichiro Nagashima, Albert Kraus, and Buakaw Por. Pramuk. For more results & photo's continue reading

Andre Galvao vs. Jorge Lopez completes TPF10 lineup

An intriguing welterweight contest between seven-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Andre Galvao (5-2) and top Wand Fight Team prospect Jorge Lopez (10-1) completes the nine-bout lineup for Tachi Palace Fights 10.

Tachi Palace Fights officials recently announced the addition to the card, which also features title fights in the flyweight, featherweight and middleweight divisions.

Tachi Palace Fights 10 takes place Aug. 5 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.
For more on the full card & Galvo vs Lopez match up read more