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NewsJapan’s Rich MMA History: The Ken Shamrock Interview, Part 5 of 7
William Colosimo conducted the most detailed interview to date with Ken Shamrock, to unearth the origins of MMA in Japan, from the man who was there.
NewsMachida wants Bisping next
For the first time since 2010, Lyoto Machida is coming off consecutive losses, but is hoping to get a fight in early 2016 against Michael Bisping.
NewsJapan’s Rich MMA History: The Ken Shamrock Interview, Part 6 of 7
William Colosimo conducted the most detailed interview to date with Ken Shamrock, to unearth the origins of MMA in Japan, from the man who was there.
NewsBarnett: Maybe Japanese fans tastes have changed
Josh Barnett: “I think there’s a possibility [success] will happen, but I don’t know, maybe the Japanese fans’ tastes have changed to such a degree he’s out of date.”
NewsRanda Markos: I grew up wanting to die
“I wanted to share my story because I want people to take what I’ve been through as an example that you can overcome hard times and you can still follow your dreams.”
NewsDiaz: Rousey is like me, only a girl
Nick Diaz: “I don’t know if she caught heat for it. I hope she didn’t. But Ronda understands how I am. She’s like me, only a girl. A prize fighter. She’s a great friend.”
NewsDynamite breaks Bellator attendance record, TV ratings underwhelm
The debut Bellator MMA: Dynamite event on Saturday drew 11,000 fans to the arena, a record for the promotion, but did not earn record TV ratings.
Gaethje, Branch top WSOF 23 salaries
Trigg: Was NAC trying to prove they were toughest commission around?
Gustafsson: Fighters are underpaid
Diaz: I have to figure out how to make a living
Rousey: I’m the highest paid because I bring in the highest numbers
