Gene LeBell wants Ronda Rousey to retire while she’s on top
Despite being arguably the biggest star in her sport, Ronda Rousey hasn't given any indication on how long she will fight.
Rousey's longtime family friend and pro wrestling/martial arts legend Judo Gene LeBell hopes that Rousey doesn't overextend herself in the Octagon.
"I don't want her hurt by fighting too long," LeBell told Submission…
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Former Sumo Wrestler signs with Rizin Fighting Federation
The Rizin Fighting Federation, Nobuyuki Sakakibara's new mixed martial arts promotion based out of Japan, has announced the signing of another fighter to its…
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Fedor Emelianenko to compete in Combat Sambo tournament
One of MMA's biggest storylines in 2015 is the comeback of Fedor Emelianenko. Plenty of promotions were rumored to be in the bidding for the services of 'The…
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WATCH: The incredible story of UFC 194’s Michelle ‘the Karate Hottie’ Waterson
Michelle 'the Karate Hottie' Waterson's (13-4) MMA career was launched in an unlikely place. Waterson and her brother began practicing Karate in their garage-turned-dojo when they were younger and now she is featured on the card for a UFC pay-per-view in Las Vegas.Michelle Waterson will face Tecia Torres at UFC 194, which is headlined by Conor…
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Meet Travis Stevens, perhaps America’s best Judoka
Meet Travis Stevens aka ‘The Judo Silencer’. Stevens is an American Judoka who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2012, he…
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WATCH: F1 Drivers get schooled in Sumo
Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat, two of Red Bull's F1 drivers recently visited the Miyagino stable to see if they had what it takes to hang with some of…
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Ronda Rousey drops Michael Strahan with Judo flip
Ho-hum.Ronda Rousey's press shenanigans ahead of her headliner against Holly Holm at UFC 193 continues. This time the MMA superstar stopped by Live with Kelly & Michael to chat about her career and put former Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan on his behind with a judo flip.Rousey also taught Kelly Ripa how to throw a good liver…
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AMC’s “Into the Badlands” brings Martial…
AMC's new series - Into the Badlands - has lofty ambitions. Not only does the show want to succeed on a channel that's already had success with dramas…
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Judo For All: International Judo Federation 2015 Veteran…
The International Judo Federation wants the world to know that Judo is a sport for all ages.The IJF shared this motivational video about the 2015 IJF Veteran…
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Israeli National Judo Team Denied Visas For Event In Abu Dhabi
According to a report by Inside The Games, the Israel's National Judo Team has been denied visas needed for an International Judo Federation Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi.Here is the report:Israel’s team have been denied visas to attend the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi, which is due to take place between…
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Will Karate Make 2020 Olympics?
What do skateboarding, surfing, baseball, and karate have in common? They are all being recommended for inclusion at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. According to a…
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WATCH: Judo Grand Prix Ulaanbaatar
The world's finest Judoka converged in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, for the 2015 Judo Grand Prix. The video above, courtesy of the International Judo…
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FIGHT SPORTS Spotlight: Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt is setting the MMA world ablaze lately.
Not only does the Martial Arts champion have the athleticism and background to become a star in UFC, but he also has the determination to be one of the promotion's premier fighters.
UFC's president Dana White first came across Northcutt when he was fighting in Legacy Fighting…
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Meet Kotooshu, a former sumo wrestler from Bulgaria
When one pictures a Sumo wrestler in their head they can be forgiven if the first thing that pops in there is a mammoth Japanese guy wearing basically…
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Sumo Stable Master Arrested For Assault
Early in September a prominent sumo stable master was arrested on assault charges. Kumagatani, 45, was taken away by police on suspicion of assaulting a male…
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Sumo Star Wakanosato Retires
Former Sekiwake Wakanosato has announced his retirement from Sumo.
He made the announcement at a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan flanked by Tashinoura-oyakata, his stable master.
"I joined sumo because I loved it. My intent was to fight on, but my body just can't keep up anymore." Wakanosato has struggled recently, finishing just…
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