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1996 In Fighting Network Rings
The year 1996 is the second year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1996 Fighting Network Rings held four events beginning with, ''Rings: Budokan Hall 1996''. Events list Rings: Budokan Hall 1996 Rings: Budokan Hall 1996 was an event held on January 24, 1996, at Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Rings Holland: Kings of Martial Arts Rings Holland: Kings of Martial Arts was an event held on February 18, 1996, at Sport Hall Zuid in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Results Rings: Maelstrom 6 Rings: Maelstrom 6 was an event held on August 24, 1996, in Japan. Results Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round was an event held on October 25, 1996. Results See also * Fighting Network Rings * List of Fighting Network Rings events This is a list of mixed martial arts events held and schedul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 In Fighting Network Rings
The year 1995 is the first year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1995 Fighting Network Rings held three events beginning with, ''Rings: Budokan Hall 1995''. Events list Rings: Budokan Hall 1995 Rings: Budokan Hall 1995 was an event held on January 25, 1995, at Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Rings Holland: Free Fight Rings Holland: Free Fight was an event held on February 19, 1995, at Sporthallen Zuid in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Results Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1995 Opening Round Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1995 Opening Round was an event held on October 21, 1995. Results See also * Fighting Network Rings * List of Fighting Network Rings events This is a list of mixed martial arts events held and scheduled by the Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts and professional wrestling promotion. Past events {, class="sortable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist, submission grappler and professional wrestler who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor from 1994 till 2022, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, RIZIN, RINGS, Pancrase, and DEEP. Kosaka is the former King of Pancrase Super Heavyweight Champion. Kosaka is considered to be one of the early pioneers of mixed martial arts and was one of the top ranked Japanese fighters for several years. Known for his grappling skills, Kosaka is trained in judo, catch wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His "TK guard" position, a precursor to modern butterfly guard, is famous for its efficiency; former UFC champions Frank Shamrock and Maurice Smith have both credited him with having vastly improved their grappling from that particular position. Background Training in judo since highschool, Kosaka competed extensively during his stay at the Senshu University, where he befriended future world judo cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentijn Overeem
Valentijn Overeem (; born 17 August 1976) is a retired Dutch professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently signed with United Glory. A professional competitor since 1996, he has previously fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, RINGS, KSW, the World Fighting Alliance, K-1, M-1 Global, Its Showtime, World Victory Road, and Strikeforce. He is the older brother of fellow MMA Superstar Alistair Overeem. Overeem has notable wins over fighters such as Randy Couture and Renato Sobral. Biography Overeem was born in Amersfoort, Utrecht but now lives in Turkey and is associated with the ''Imperial Athletics'' gym in Boca Raton, Florida where he trains with his younger brother Alistair. Along with his younger brother, Valentijn spent part of his childhood in England, which is where his brother was born. RINGS Valentijn was trained at the Chris Dolman gym, where he specialized in kickboxing and sambo before debuting at the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Fight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |