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Japanese kickboxing star Masaaki Noiri cannot wait to get back on the saddle and get things going for his ONE Championship campaign this year.

Fighter Sean Strickland, well-known for his unwavering fighting style and striking ability, has always embraced new challenges. His unexpected choice to spar with a legendary K-1 kickboxer in Japan ...

This is one of Japan's highest honours, bestowed upon individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields. The commendation recognises Benetello's lifelong dedication to the ...

Christian Buffaloe, local Kyokushin Karate fighter and instructor, will compete in the 13th Kyokushin Karate World Open Championships in Tokyo, Japan on Nov. 17, 18 and 19. This tournament is held ...

A unique mix of fighting disciplines is featured during a Dale "Apollo" Cook-promoted show, set for 8 p.m. Friday at the Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood. In the main event, George Randolph ...

Former K-1 super welterweight champion joins Takeru, Noiri and Yoza as ONE Championship expands its Japan roster ahead of ONE 173 in Tokyo Hiromi Wajima has signed an exclusive multi-fight contract ...