James Goyder
Meet Korea's Adaptive (and Undefeated) MMA Fighter
We spoke with Won Jun Jang about what inspired him to pursue his mixed martial arts dreams.
Holly Holm and a History of Strikers Smashing Grapplers in the UFC
The boxing of Holly Holm trumped the Judo of Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 but it wasn’t the first time that a striker has outclassed a grappler in the Octagon. Here are five more fights where ground fighters or wrestlers got beaten by stand up specialists...
Two Top Thai Fighters to Collide in Kunlun Tournament
Buakaw Banchamek versus Yodsaenklai Fairtex is the talk of the Muay Thai and kickboxing worlds.
Rizin’s NYE Card is Taking Shape But Fedor Saga Drags On
More details are emerging about the fight card for the Rizin FF New Year’s Eve extravaganza but the identity of Fedor’s opponent remains a mystery.
Is Lack of Opportunities for Lighter Fighters Hindering MMA's Global Growth?
The UFC’s lightest weightclass is notoriously unpopular. Does the lack of opportunities for smaller fighters make it harder for the sport to catch on in some countries?
Meet the MMA Fighter Who Risked Torture and Death to Flee North Korea
Park Il Choong was born in North Korea but he decided to risk his life in order to cross the border and pursue his martial arts dreams.
Dongi Yang Determined to Make the Most of Surprise Second UFC Chance
It's a long, hard road for fighters who get cut from the UFC. Dongi Yang is one of the few to successfully make that journey and his reward is a fight in his native country on November 24th.
Shinya Aoki Talks New Year’s Eve Catchweight Contest With Kazushi Sakuraba
The Baka Survivor is on an eight-fight win streak, and training in Singapore, ahead of his upcoming fight against the MMA legend in Saitama Super Arena.
Life After Banishment: Will Chope Is the Busiest Fighter in Asia
After being thrown out of the UFC, Will Chope has been fighting every other week and has travelled as far as Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines in order to make a living.
Sakakibara's MMA Promotion Has a Name but Still No Word on Fedor's Opponent
Rizin Fighting Federation, the new promotion launched by former Pride executive Nobuyuki Sakakibara, still has plenty of questions to answer after today’s press conference.
Top Bantamweights From Thailand and the Philippines to Clash in World Title Match
The long running boxing rivalry between the Philippines and Thailand continues.
Is Soccer Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic Using Taekwondo to Score Goals?
The Swedish striker (and Taekwondo black belt) is renowned for his gravity defying goals and could be the first soccer player to successfully employ martial arts techniques on the pitch.