All posts by Al Yu
Strikeforce – Diaz vs. Cyborg: Roger ...
Roger Gracie scored the biggest win over his career Saturday night at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg in San Jose, Calif., defeating Trevor Prangley in the
Chad Mendes Expects the Best Omigawa Ever, ...
Competing in the UFC is a dream for many fighters. Chad Mendes takes the pressure in stride and plans on propelling himself to the
Hong Kong’s LegendFC Looks to Build upon ...
LegendFC has quickly gained a foothold in the Chinese mixed martial arts market, planning a slow, but steady growth in 2011.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2: Mitrione Impres...
Tim Hague fought his way back to the UFC, but Matt Mitrione may have put him on a short leash, TKOing the Canadian in the
UFC Fight for the Troops 2: Pat Barry Bounc...
Pat “HD” Barry rebounded from a tough loss in his last fight and snatched decision victory over the always tough Joey Beltran at UFC Fight
UFC Fight for the Troops 2: DaMarques Johns...
Facing Mike Guymon at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Saturday night, DaMarques Johnson knows his back is against the wall, but he's couldn't
Tarec Saffiedine Looks To Steal Tyron Woodl...
Tarec Saffiedine has an opportunity to take his career to the next level Friday night at Strikeforce Challengers 13, where he plans to steal the
Tiequan Zhang To Be First Chinese UFC Fight...
Tiequan Zhang made history when he became the first Chinese fighter to compete in the WEC. Sources close to MMAWeekly.com have confirmed that the
UFC 123 Live Play-By-Play: Mark Munoz vs. A...
UFC 123 play-by-play of Mark Munoz vs. Aaron Simpson in Detroit.
– BELLATOR FIRST, JEFF CURRAN PLANS W...
Jeff Curran looks to get back on the main stage when he headlines the local portion of Bellator 14 on Thursday night at the Chicago
– JEFF CURRAN: “I AM DONE LOSIN...
After a very tough stint in the WEC, Jeff Curran is ready to get back into the win column. The Illinois resident makes his
– JEFF CURRAN READY FOR NEXT STEP TO ...
Jeff Curran will enter the 135-pound division next Saturday when he faces Joseph Benavidez. That is just the next step for him in his quest
– MIKE MARRELLO CAPTURES XFO TITLE, H...
Mike Marrello claimed the XFO heavyweight championship this past weekend. The Team Curran fighter defeated UFC veteran Sherman Pendergarst via split decision...
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATIONR...
MMAWeekly.com's Al Yu gives his thoughts on the fledgling MMA career of Kevin Ferguson and the hype machine behind Kimbo Slice ...
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
Al Yu gives his insight into Lyoto Machida's fighting style, his win over Tito Ortiz at UFC 84, and how unappreciated he is ...
Toquinho Excited About Debut At UFC 84
Brazilian Top Team fighter Rousimar Palhares will realize one of his dreams when he steps into the Octagon with Ivan Salaverry on Saturday at UFC
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
Al Yu returns with "A Word from the Asian Sensation..." to take a look at UFC 83, where Georges St. Pierre dominated, Kalib Starnes baffled,
Fedor Topples The Giant In Japan
Fedor Emelianenko finally made his return to the ring, toppling Korean giant Hong Man Choi at Japan's farewell to Pride... Yarennoka ...
A Word From The Asian Sensation…
Al Yu takes a look back at Pride as the New Year's Eve cooperative event, Yarennoka prepares to bid a final farewell to the venerable
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
In his latest editorial, Al Yu asks why, with a 24-3 professional record, does Tim Sylvia seem to lack the respect of the fans, and
– IN WITH THE OLD AT K-1 ELIMINATION ...
K-1 held its World Grand Prix Final Elimination in Seoul on Saturday, qualifying eight fighters for December's World Grand Prix Final. ...
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION… ...
[UPDATED WITH RETRACTION] Al Yu gives his take on Randy Couture's recent domination of Gabriel Gonzaga, and Renato "Babalu" Sobral's unsportsmanlike display at the end
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
In his latest editorial, Al Yu takes a look a K-1's weight classification changes, steroids, and a hot new prospect out of Korea...
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
Al Yu takes a look at this past weekend's UFC 73 "Stacked" fight card and the future of lightweight champ Sean Sherk...
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
Al Yu takes a look at K-1's first major foray into the U.S. marketplace and their high attendance expectations...
Cavalcante Looks To Impress In L.A.
This Saturday, K-1 will make its first foray into the U.S. MMA market. One of the fighters scheduled to compete is K-1 Hero's 2006
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
Al Yu takes a look at a month of upsets in the UFC and the movement by Shooto to bring more lighter weight fighters to
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
In his latest column, Al Yu takes a look back and a look forward following the Fertitta brothers' acquisition of Pride Fighting Championships...
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
In "A Word from the Asian Sensation..." Al Yu takes a look at this past weekend's Pride show, K-1 Hero's coming to the United States,
– A WORD FROM THE ASIAN SENSATION…
Al Yu gives his thoughts on the Akiyama/Sakuraba scandal and the emerging world of tournaments in Japan...
