Luiz Gustavo Wins In Return To RIZIN, Stops Yusuke Yachi In Rematch

Luiz Gustavo picked up a win in his return to RIZIN on Saturday night, beating Yusuke Yachi for the second time via finish. Hard punches from Gustavo caught Yachi in the second round, ending their fight in a decisive fashion. Gustavo's win headlined RIZIN's second "TRIGGER" card, which took place at the Musashino Forest Sport … Continue reading Luiz Gustavo Wins In Return To RIZIN, Stops Yusuke Yachi In Rematch →

RIZIN TRIGGER 3rd Preview

RIZIN will kick off a doubleheader of events on Saturday with a "TRIGGER" card. A rematch between RIZIN vet Yusuke Yachi and returning talent Luiz Gustavo is scheduled to headline the event, pitting the lightweights up against each other nearly four years after their first meeting. This eight-bout show is scheduled to take place inside … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 3rd Preview →

RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Live Coverage

RIZIN will debut their new spin-off series Sunday, presenting "TRIGGER" from the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The new series, which aims to be RIZIN's second-highest brand next to their numbered shows, will also be the promotion's only use of a cage format for fighting. The main event of Sunday's show sees veteran … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Live Coverage →

RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Preview

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will unveil a new spin-off series Sunday, presenting their first "TRIGGER" event from the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The 14-fight card is the first of a new themed show from the promotion that aims to be the second brand to their numbered events that occur roughly six times … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Preview →

Shoji vs. Kyohei Hagiwara To Headline First ‘RIZIN TRIGGER’ Event

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN unveiled 13 fights Wednesday for the upcoming debut of their "TRIGGER" series. The card will be headlined by veteran Shoji, who will take on Kyohei Hagiwara under MMA rules. The main event fight will take place at the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The new RIZIN "TRIGGER" series will … Continue reading Shoji vs. Kyohei Hagiwara To Headline First ‘RIZIN TRIGGER’ Event →