Asian MMA

Asian MMA stories from promotions such as RIZIN and ONE.

AJ McKee vs. Patricky Pitbull to fight at Bellator x RIZIN event
AJ McKee vs. Patricky Pitbull to fight at Bellator x RIZIN event
A cross-promoted event known as BELLATOR MMA X RIZIN 2: McKee vs. Pitbull will happen in Japan on July 30th.
Video: Muay Thai fighter recovers from body shot, sleeps opponent with flying knee
Video: Fighter recovers from body shot, sleeps opponent with flying knee
Muay Thai fighter Teeyai PK Saenchai gave us a crazy comeback with this flying knee knockout at ONE Friday Fights 18.
Road to UFC Season 2, Ep 1-2 full results, highlights: Flyweights and featherweights advance on opening round
Road to UFC Ep 1-2: 125 and 145 opening round results, highlights
Catch live results from the opening round of Road to UFC season 2.
Endeavor’s Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media Interview
Endeavor's Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media Interview
Join Bloody Elbow Owner, Kid Nate Wilcox in a candid interview with MMA Media OG, Zach Arnold of Fight Opinion
Rodtang wreckage, ‘Big Country’ banger – Finish Him!
Did you miss a KO? We have you covered
Check out the very best finishes from the UFC, One Fight Night, Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA and more, including Rodtang, Roy Nelson, and Reis.
Demetrious Johnson seeks counsel from fellow UFC legends on difficult retirement decision
Mighty Mouse seeks counsel from fellow UFC legends on retirement
Demetrious Johnson is seeking retirement advice from some of the sport's Hall-of-Famers.
Dana White discusses likelihood of returning to China after Yan Xiaonan’s win at UFC 288 
Dana White discusses the chances of UFC returning to China
UFC president Dana White is thrilled to plan a trip to China again after Yan Xiaonan called for it following her win at UFC 288 this past Saturday.
Mikey Musumeci shines at ONE | Grappling Report
Grappling Report: Dozens of elite grappling highlights across the US in one weekend
The biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling. This week we have ONE and the Emerald City Invitational.
What you missed at RIZIN 42: Big bantamweight bouts, Buakaw, and more!
RIZIN 42: Everything you missed while sleeping
A recap of all the RIZIN action from Tokyo this weekend, a card that featured Kai Asakura vs. Yuki Motoya in the main event.
ONE Fight Night 10 results: Stamp Fairtex lands sick body kick KO
Stamp Fairtex just destroyed someone's liver
Stamp Fairtex beat Alyse Anderson with a crushing body kick KO at ONE Fight Night 10 in Denver, CO.
Hellbows! Roberto Soldic gets crushed at ONE Fight Night 10
Hellbows at ONE Fight Night 10
ONE Fight Night 10 has seen some wicked stoppages, including this one at the expense of former KSW champ Roberto Soldic.
ONE Fight Night 10 results: Aung La N Sang snags brutal ninja choke win
Watch: Aung La N Sang hits wicked ninja choke
Aung La N Sang scored a wicked submission finish over Fan Rong at ONE Fight Night 10.
ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes 3 bonus bouts free full replay
ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes 3 bonus bouts live stream
Start watching ONE Fight Night 10 with a pair of bonus bouts right here on Bloody Elbow.
RIZIN 42: Overnight combat sports madness! Live results, highlights, discussion
RIZIN 42 live results, discussion, highlights
Check out the results from RIZIN 42 in Tokyo, Japan.
Buakaw in Japan | Five reasons to watch RIZIN 42
Buakaw in Japan | Five reasons to watch RIZIN 42
RIZIN does a quick turnaround with some serious star power, including Kai Asakura, Buakaw Banchamek, and John Dodson.
MMA fighter goes Mike Tyson on opponent, bites ear during submission
MMA Mike Tyson? Watch fighter bite opponent’s ear mid-submission
Felipe Oliveira took a page out of Mike Tyson's book at Octagon 44.
Royce Gracie vs. Kazushi Sakuraba: The longest MMA fight ever | This Day in MMA History
Gracie vs. Sakuraba — The longest MMA fight ever | This Day in MMA History
Step back into yesteryear as Bloody Elbow takes a look back at the Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals and the legendary fight between Royce Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba.
Mikuru Asakura back in title contention | RIZIN LANDMARK 5 results and video
RIZIN LANDMARK 5: What you missed
Some of the biggest takeaways from RIZIN LANDMARK 5.
RIZIN LANDMARK 5: Sleep is for the weak! Live results, highlights, discussion
RIZIN LANDMARK 5 live results, highlights, discussion
Check out the results from the top JMMA promotion's latest event, RIZIN LANDMARK 5.
Five reasons to watch RIZIN LANDMARK 5 in Yoyogi
Five reasons to watch RIZIN LANDMARK 5
RIZIN gives us a smaller show packed with action bouts before their larger show next week.
RIZIN’s Ren Hiramoto doesn’t see himself as an ‘ordinary fighter’
Ren Hiramoto: 'I am not the ordinary fighter'
At 24, Ren Hiramoto already has visions of RIZIN and UFC belts.
Finish Him! Brutal KOs from ONE FC and beyond
FINISH HIM! Spinning s**t galore
The best (and brutalest) KOs and submissions you missed from the world of combat sports. Spinning shit from ONE lead's the way this week.
UFC legend doesn’t understand Jon Jones’ bulk up to heavyweight
Demetrious Johnson wanted lean heavyweight Jon Jones
Demetrious Johnson shared some thoughts on Jon Jones' move to the heavyweight division.
Fake record? Road to UFC signee from India flagged for potential ‘legitimacy’ issues
Fake record? Road to UFC signee from India flagged for potential 'legitimacy' issues
New Road to UFC signee Sumit Kumar has an MMA record that's been raising eyebrows in the region.
Fight Circus 6 full results: Rampage Jackson and Bob Sapp win insane ‘Siamese boxing’ match
Fight Circus 6: Rampage and Sapp win insane 'Siamese boxing' match
Thailand hosts Fight Circus once again, and it’s finding new ways to be weird.  After introducing Bob Sapp into the mix not long ago, the former PRIDE and K-1 star will play an active role as part of the main event. And not only that, but he’s brought backup. Former PRIDE and UFC star Rampage […]
Interview: Fight Circus head honcho Jon Nutt aims to ‘carve our own niche‘
Interview: Fight Circus head honcho Jon Nutt aims to ‘carve our own niche‘
One of the wildest, weirdest, and most remarkably ridiculous recent entries into the world of combat sports has been Full Metal Dojo’s Fight Circus events. Based out of Phuket, Thailand, it’s not Muay Thai, and it’s not MMA. FMD is putting together hybrid contests of strength, skill, and absolute clownery straight out of a sadistic […]
Grappling Report: BJJ Stars 10 features star-studded absolute grand prix
Grappling Report: BJJ Stars 10 features star-studded absolute grand prix
A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling.
Grappling Report: BJJ competitors prepare for IBJJF Pan Championship 2023
Grappling Report: BJJ competitors prepare for IBJJF Pan Championship 2023
Grappling Report rounds up all the news and events from the BJJ and grappling scene.
‘Safety comes first’ – John Lineker’s manager explains decision to throw in towel
‘Safety comes first’ – John Lineker’s manager explains decision to throw in towel
John Lineker could not recover his ONE bantamweight title this weekend. Having lost the belt due to a weight miss back in 2022, his first fight against Fabricio Andrade ended in a No Contest due to an accidental groin strike by ‘Wonder Boy’, which left the former champ unable to continue in the fight. Despite […]