It was almost a year ago that LAist was blown away by the US Sumo Open at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. via LAist

“Japan has to be well prepared for an ideological debate and argue its case”

The International Judo Federation is considering a simplification of its judging criteria, a move that may make some judo afficionados uncomfortable and will likely draw fire from Japan. via Daily Yomiuri

“No excuses here, I came in 120 per cent for this fight … Georges was just a better fighter”

Canadian Georges St. Pierre dominated Matt Hughes to win their rubber match and the UFC interim welterweight title Saturday night at UFC 79: Nemesis. via Ottawa Sun

“It’s shaping up to be another great night”

MUAY THAI / BATTLE AT THE BEACH Van den Bos and Wozack on a collision course in Pattaya Julian Turner An explosive Muay Thai heavyweight clash tops an excellent bill at the annual “Battle at the Beach” card in … via Bangkok Post

By CHRISTOPHER FAHERTY Staff Reporter of the Sun December 28, 2007 posted 2:54 pm EST A city police officer who moonlighted as a karate instructor has been arrested on rape charges after he sexually abused two … via New York Sun

“The majority of the songs that I write are on a personal level”

Johnny Osorio “Sumo” is looking forward to playing a tribute to his newborn son tomorrow night. via Valley Morning Star