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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.

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.

GIF Overload: Bonus Submissions

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Sep 20, 2012 10:01 AM EDT

Zombie Prophet and I return once again with a baker's dozen of submission GIFs. Shinya Aoki, Masakazu Imanari, and Dan Miller show off with incredible highlight reel subs.

Asian MMA Update: DEEP 58 Results, ONE FC Main Card On PPV Stream

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2012 1:14 AM EDT

Here's the latest Asian MMA news from DEEP, ONE FC, Road FC and Legend FC.

Video: Darth Vader And Stormtroopers Look On As George Lucas' Daughter Wins MMA Title

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Feb 21, 2012 5:16 AM EST

A few years ago, even the most hardcore Star Wars fans would never have guessed that George Lucas' daughter would eventually move from making cameos on her father's movies, to busting heads and winning MMA championships.

Strikeforce Fight Card: Dissection of JZ Cavalcante vs. Justin Wilcox

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2011 8:00 AM EDT

Strikeforce Fight Card: Dissection of JZ Cavalcante vs. Justin Wilcox

Dream: Fight For Japan - 'Live' Results and Commentary

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jun 3, 2011 8:00 PM EDT

Play by play of the Dream.17: Fight For Japan broadcast on HDNet.

Programming reminder: DREAM 'Fight for Japan' replay airs tonight (June 3) at 10pm ET on HDNet

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 3, 2011 4:16 PM EDT

Programming reminder: DREAM 'Fight for Japan' replay airs tonight (June 3) at 10pm ET on HDNet

Dream results and recap for 'Fight for Japan' on May 29

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2011 12:08 AM EDT

Dream results and recap for 'Fight for Japan' on May 29

DREAM Fight for Japan Results: Imanari and Tokoro Advance, Aoki Taps Clementi

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on May 29, 2011 11:43 AM EDT

DREAM held its Fight for Japan event last night. Masakazu Imanari and Hideo Tokoro advanced to the bantamweight GP finals to be held later this summer, while Shinya Aoki submitted Rich Clementi.

Dream live results for 'Fight for Japan' TONIGHT (May 29) in Saitama, Japan

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2011 4:10 AM EDT

Dream 17 results for 'Fight for Japan' TONIGHT (May 28) in Saitama, Japan

Programming Note: DREAM 17 to be Broadcast on HDNet on June 3rd

by Kevin Haggerty from Cageside Seats on May 28, 2011 12:39 PM EDT

DREAM 17 to be Broadcast on HDNet on June 3rd

DREAM 17 preview for 'Fight for Japan' on May 29

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 26, 2011 9:02 PM EDT

Dream 17 preview for 'Fight for Japan' on May 29

Shinya Aoki vs. Antonio McKee Completes DREAM Fight for Japan Fight Card

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on May 15, 2011 11:00 AM EDT

On Sunday, DREAM officially announced that Japanese lightweight kingpin Shinya Aoki would face MFC and UFC veteran Antonio McKee at the 'Fight for Japan' charity event on May 29th at Saitama Super Arena.