Why is Asia's record so poor in the MMA Big League?

[Dolly Potter MD 0]

......... particularly the Japs, given that Asia (especially Japan) is the spiritual home of so many martial arts disciplines.

 

They haven't made any sort of mark in MMA's perceived major league, the UFC - which is probably the yardstick competition. And the UFC has demonstrated a pattern of behaviour in the last few years, of poaching their rival organisations' very best talent, Overeem being the latest inductee. In this respect the Jap representation, where poaching is concerned, is very low.

 

An underwhelming record in the heavier weight classes is understandable, given the success of the boxing/wrestling combination of some recent titleholders & and of course the current champion (who has genuine one-punch KO power) where the emphasis is on power, timing and strength of chin.

 

But in the lighter weight classes you'd expect some sort of impact, and more poaching on the UFC's part, where the striking game is more accuracy & speed orientated, where the technical aspects of the disciplines comes to the fore alot more.