Satoru Kitaoka Fight News

Honorio Banario On Stepping Up to Face Experienced UFC Veteran Koji Oishi in ONE FC Title Defense

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

ONE FC 9: "Rise to Power." Featherweight Champion Honorio Banario has a date with destiny on May 31, taking on UFC veteran Koji Oishi at the 20,000 capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. "The Rock" rolls, inside.

Asian MMA weekend results wrap-up featuring Deep 62, URCC 23 and Legend FC 11

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 10:24 AM EDT

A busy weekend of Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) got underway in Tokyo last Friday night (April 26, 2013) with Deep 62, followed by URCC 23 in Manila and Legend FC 11 in Kuala Lumpur. Full results and recaps with a bevy of title changes, inside.

Akihiro Gono junks retirement, joins stacked DEEP 62 fight card on April 26 in Tokyo

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Mar 15, 2013 1:46 PM EDT

DEEP 62 will be one of the most stacked fight cards in the recent history of the Japanese promotion with three title fights and the return of Akihiro Gono, who officially retired from MMA after losing to Bellator's Michael Chandler last May.

Bellator 91 results: Attila Vegh captures Bellator light-heavyweight championship

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 1, 2013 12:25 AM EST

Attila Vegh ended the long and bizarre reign of Christian M'Pumbu with a decision victory in New Mexico.

Bellator 91 preview and predictions for 'M'Pumbu vs Vegh' in Rio Rancho

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 27, 2013 1:00 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at Thursday night's Bellator 91 event which features a light heavyweight title fight between champion Christian M'Pumbu and challenger Atilla Vegh. Who do you we think will win? Find out inside.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Rani Yahya vs Mizuto Hirota preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 26, 2013 7:13 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between featherweight grapplers Rani Yahya and Mizuto Hirota. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Heath Sims Says Muay Thai is the Missing Ingredient For Many MMA Fighters

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2013 3:08 PM EST

While stateside fighters have excelled at wrestling and boxing, there is not as much emphasis on Muay Thai, something Heath Sims says will set International fighters apart down the road.

Eye opener: Bellator 87 lightweight Will Brooks interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 30, 2013 9:30 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Belaltor 87 lightweight Will Brooks about his incredible performance in Japan, the big changes he's made recently and his debut with the promotion in this exclusive interview

'Star in the making' Will Brooks to compete in Bellator lightweight tournament

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jan 15, 2013 12:23 PM EST

Will Brooks, a previously unknown fighter who scored an upset over Satoru Kitaoka on New Year's Eve in Japan, battles an international field in Bellator's next lightweight tournament that begins on Jan. 31.

Asian MMA Awards: Who was tops in 2012?

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 31, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) correspondent James Goyder looks back at a banner year for combat sports around the globe with a "Best of" list in several different categories.

DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 results recap from last night for 'Special NYE 2012' in Japan

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 31, 2012 10:13 AM EST

Last night's New Year's Eve supershow from Japan has wrapped after an epic night of fights. Who will ring in the new year with a win and who just had their bell rung? Find out right here!

DREAM 18 - GLORY 4 NYE Results and Gifs: Will Brooks dominates Satoru Kitaoka

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 31, 2012 2:39 AM EST

Will Brooks dominated Satoru Kitaoka at DREAM 18. Here are the results and Gifs.

Dream 18 Results: Aoki vs. McKee, Kawajiri vs. Omigawa

by Anton Tabuena from MMA Fighting on Dec 31, 2012 2:06 AM EST

Check out the Dream 18 results from all the action from the Saitama Super Arena.

DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 results and LIVE MMA / Kickboxing tournament coverage from Japan TONIGHT (Dec. 31)!

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Dec 30, 2012 10:00 PM EST

GLORY 4 / DREAM 18 LIVE results online for "Tokyo – Heavyweight Grand Slam" one-night, single-elimination kickboxing tournament from Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, featuring up-to-the-minute updates and complete New Year's Eve 2012 coverage.

DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 weigh-in results for 2012's New Year's Eve event in Japan

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Dec 30, 2012 10:30 AM EST

GLORY 4 Tokyo: "Heavyweight Grand Slam" and DREAM 18 New Year's Eve weigh in results for the double-header kickboxing / MMA mega-event planned for the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Dec. 31, 2012.

Asian MMA: DREAM 18 NYE Special Weigh-In Results

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 30, 2012 4:00 AM EST

Weigh-in results for the DREAM 18 and Glory 4 NYE Special. Denis Kang and Will Brooks both missed weight during their first attempt.

DREAM 18 fight card: Marloes Coenen vs Fiona Muxlow added to 2012's New Year's Eve MMA event

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Dec 26, 2012 8:30 PM EST

Former Strikeforce female champion, Marloes Coenen, is a late addition to the stacked DREAM 18 mixed martial arts (MMA) card that is scheduled for the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on New Year's Eve 2012, fighting jiu-jitsu ace Fiona Muxlow.

Asian MMA Update: Kelly vs. Banario Title Fight at ONE FC 7, Kawajiri vs. Omigawa at NYE

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 17, 2012 12:12 AM EST

A round up of all the news coming out of the Asian MMA scene. It features several additions to the ONE FC 7 card this Feb and to the DREAM 18 - GLORY 4 card on NYE, along with news from Ole Laursen, Jake Shields, Rodrigo Praxedes, SFL, & others.

DREAM 18/GLORY 4 fight card and rumors for New Year's Eve on Dec. 31 from Saitama Super Arena in Japan

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 14, 2012 10:00 AM EST

DREAM and GLORY 4 are bringing a massive fight card and line up featuring a bevy of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing matches for New Year's Eve at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

Tatsuya Kawajiri to Face Michihiro Omigawa at DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 on New Year's Eve

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 13, 2012 2:28 PM EST

Former Strikeforce "Crusher" Tatsuya Kawajiri will tangle with ex-UFC featherweight Michihiro Omigawa at DREAM 18 on New Year's Eve in Japan.

Nickname --	Birthdate 2/4/1980
Height / Weight 5'6" - 155	Place of Birth Nara, Japan

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