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Brazilian Bantamweight Marcio Cesar Gracinha calls out all bantamweights in Asia!

– – Brazilian fighter 18-9 pro MMA record, Marcio Cesar Gracinha has contacted Fight Sport Asia via Facebook and asked if we would have a listen to what he had to say. We took a look at his record and history and decided to let the man talk. Prof. Marcio Cesar Gracinha is a Brazilian […]

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Singapore: The new home of Asian MMA

Japan long held the title as the undisputed home of MMA in Asia. A title that was held aloft for quite some time. In most part due to PRIDE and then DREAM. Japanese MMA has in the past 3 or so years had a dramatic slip from the international success that it once held. While […]

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He’s Back: Buakaw Returns to K-1

Earlier this morning in Thailand, Buakaw Banchamek announced his return to K-1. While multiple rumors have taken wind involving Buakaw, GLORY, and MAX Muay Thai, K-1 revealed through their website that the icon of Muay Thai has negotiated a deal with his old promotion. According to K-1, Buakaw will fight in the K-1 Final 16, […]

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K-1 Champ Murthel Groenhart is Training with Alistair Overeem at Blackzillians

And he’s not alone. The 2012 K-1 MAX Champion is only one of the latest GLORY kickboxers to make the journey to the Blackzillians Camp in Florida, USA. Along with fellow stars Robin Van Roosemalen (GLORY ranked #2 lightweight), Rico Verhoeven (GLORY ranked #6 Heavyweight) and of course, Tyrone Spong (GLORY ranked #1 Light heavyweight), […]

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Pornsaneh Sitmonchai and Rungravee Sasiprapa Set To Square Off in Ireland

Picture courtesy of Siam Boxing News Fresh off his win in Muay Thai Warriors last weekend, international veteran Rungravee Sasiprapa is returning to Cork, Ireland on October 12 against the famed Pornsaneh Sitmonchai in another great Siam Warriors main event. This will be a great stylistic match-up, as both guys are well known for walking […]

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MMA in Thailand: Friday Night Fight Night Delivers

It’s no secret that Mixed Martial Arts events in Thailand are somewhat of a rarity. While not specifically ilegalized as many people seem to believe, MMA is at the very least still frowned on by Thailand as a whole. Superpro in Koh Samui is one of the few Muay Thai Gym seeking to branch out […]

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FSA Interviews Nathan “Carnage” Corbett: Talks GLORY, Spong, and Rumors

There are few heavier weight Muay Thai fighters more well known or more dangerous than Nathan “Carnage” Corbett. The Australian native is universally ranked as the #1 95kg Nak Muay in the world, known for his fierce elbows and destructive punching power. We caught up with Nathan fresh off his trip to Pattaya, Thailand to […]

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Check Out Saenchai’s Most Recent KO over Stanislav Patrakov

If Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigum gets serious about hurting someone, it can be scary. One of the most talented nak muays to ever grace the ring unleashed all his pent up aggression against Stanislav Patrakov at the Toyota 8 man marathon that weekend, before coasting to two decision wins and the earning the tournament title strap. While […]

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One of the Most Entertaining Kru’s Ever: Kru Yoi (Video)

Kru Yoi comes highly recommended by anyone that’s visited Chai Yai Gym, and there’s a good reason for that. The older, eccentric, and pretty damn hilarious Yoi seems to truly care abut breaking down a falang’s game in all the right places. The guy’s pantomimes and impersonation skills are absolutely off the charts too. I […]

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Let’s Watch the Korean Zombie KO a Thai Fighter with a Spinning Backfist

You’d be hard pressed to find someone that doesn’t like the Korean Zombie. Respectful, humble, and an all around badass, Chan Sung Jung is perhaps one of the most dynamic forces in the sport today. In honor of KZ’s many awesome achievements in the UFC, let’s take a moment to revisit his kickboxing career before […]

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