Articles tagged "china"
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Bob Sapp Returns After a Three-Year Hiatus and Makes a Hasty Exit
We hadn’t seen Sapp fight in three years. But, we were quickly reminded why he shouldn’t be let anywhere near an MMA event. Full story
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'Marco Polo' Star Michelle Yeoh Talks Martial Arts in Film
A 30 year veteran of martial arts filmmaking, Michelle Yeoh talks about her new role as The Hand Maiden. Full story
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The UFC with Chinese Characteristics
We talk to several experts about the rumors the UFC might sell to one of several large Asian companies for billions. Full story
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Fixed? Hong Man Choi Stirs Up More Controversy
He may have had issues with the law, but Hong Man Choi’s in-ring exploits are arguably more questionable. Full story
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Road FC Enters the Chinese Market, Partners with Country's Tech Giants
Korea's largest MMA promotion is partnering with some heavy hitters for its inaugural China event. Full story
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Cutting Weight Cuts a Young Life Short
A young Chinese fighter collapsed in the Philippines and died during the weight cut process. Full story
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Ji Gong: The Master Hidden Beneath Rags
Song Dynasty monk Daoji, known as Ji Gong, held the Buddha in one hand and a jug of wine in the other. Full story
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Tianyi Kung Fu Club: Finding Space for Traditional Martial Arts in Modern Beijing
How an old master who came of age during China's Cultural Revolution teamed up with a young tech entrepreneur in Beijing to pass traditional martial arts on to the next generation. Full story
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Zha Ka's Guide to the Good Life
We spent the day in Beijing with well-known Chinese actor Zha Ka to eat Shaanxi noodles, and learn more about his life as a boxing coach at the posh Pacific Century Club. Full story
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Muay Thai and Money-Laundering: How (Not) to Do Business in Beijing
Fighter, gym owner, author, TUF coach, and all-around martial arts entrepreneur Vince Soberano talks MMA and Muay Thai in Beijing, and what it's been like to do business inside China for a decade. Full story
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The Mixed Martial Arts of Victorian London
Before BJJ, there was Bartitsu.
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Jonathan Maicelo: The Last Inca
Peru's up-and-coming boxing star.
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Kron Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, Skateboarding, Older Brothers, and Famous Fathers
The ties that bind are strong.
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Joel Tudor on the Art of Surfing, Fighting, and Style
A surf icon helps MMA keep its sense of tradition.
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Japan's Karate Kid: Kyoji Horiguchi
Japan's brightest MMA prospect.
