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August 16th, 2012

In the Cage – 8.16.12

Shinya Aoki

Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

Aoki to debut at ONE FC 6

While it was expected that former DREAM lightweight champion Shinya Aoki would debut with ONE FC at their fifth show, he will make his official debut at “ONE FC 6: Rise of Kings” against Arnaud Lepond.

According to ONE FC CEO Victor Cui, there will be three title fights at ONE FC 6.

ONE FC 6 is scheduled to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore on Oct 6.

SOURCE: ONE FC
UFC inks prospect Harris

Englishman Phil Harris holds a professional record of 21-9-1 in his professional MMA career, and it was reported today that he signed a deal with the UFC.  At age 28, Harris will add depth to the newest division in the UFC, the flyweight division.  According to reports, he is considered the top 125-pounder in Europe.

There is currently no official event or opponent announced for Harris.

SOURCE: MMA Junkie
 

Photo: Shinya Aoki applies a choke (Taro Irei/Sherdog)


About the Author

Brian McKenna
Brian McKenna
Brian McKenna was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. A sports nut from as long as he can remember, he came to be a fan of Mixed Martial Arts from a roommate watching The Ultimate Fighter while attending Westfield State College. Brian came to writing by starting his own blog, Four Down Territory, which focuses on Boston based sports, life, and of course MMA.




 
 




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