RIZIN's second-ever super atomweight tournamennt will kick off this Sunday from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The eight-woman bracket will be the main focus of RIZIN 37, which is scheduled to have 14 bouts in total. RIZIN Super Atomweight Champion Seika Izawa will start her tournament run in the main event of the … Continue reading RIZIN 37 Live Coverage
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RIZIN 37 Announced For July 31st, Eight Bouts Revealed
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN confirmed Friday that they will return to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan for RIZIN 37 on July 31st. Along with the announcement was an eight-pack of bouts that were revealed to take place next month. The card is expected to include a fight between high-level bantamweights Naoki Inoue and … Continue reading RIZIN 37 Announced For July 31st, Eight Bouts Revealed
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 Announces Nine More Fights For April Doubleheader
RIZIN has announced a load of matchups for their April doubleheader of events, including more international names and other returning veterans from the promotion. Both events are expected to take place at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. RIZIN 35, which is expected to take place on April 17th, now has eight fights … Continue reading RIZIN Announces Nine More Fights For April Doubleheader
RIZIN 33 Live Coverage
RIZIN will continue its annual tradition of hosting a New Year's Eve event on Friday, presenting a 16-bout card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The card is set to be headlined by the conclusion of their 16-man bantamweight tournament, which will see its semi-finals take place earlier in the night. Also on … Continue reading RIZIN 33 Live Coverage
RIZIN 33 Preview
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will carry on the tradition of a New Year's Eve event on Friday night, presenting a 16-bout card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The show is expected to include a lightweight title fight, the end of their 16-man bantamweight tournament, and fights including notable names like Tenshin Nasukawa … Continue reading RIZIN 33 Preview
Yusuke Yachi To Challenge RIZIN Lightweight Champion Roberto Satoshi Souza At December 31st Event
Yusuke Yachi will challenge for a belt for the first time in his RIZIN career later this month, facing Roberto Satoshi Souza for the RIZIN Lightweight Championship at the promotion's New Year's Eve card. The fight was one of six unveiled at a press conference Thursday. The new fights are expected to take place at … Continue reading Yusuke Yachi To Challenge RIZIN Lightweight Champion Roberto Satoshi Souza At December 31st Event
Yuki Motoya Knocks Down, Chokes Out Shoji Maruyama At DEEP Impact Anniversary Card
Yuki Motoya made quick work of Shoji Maruyama in the main event of DEEP 100 Impact, submitting the veteran with a rear naked choke late in the first round of their fight. The matchup headlined the 20th-anniversary event for DEEP Impact at the TDC Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The quick performance from Motoya allowed him … Continue reading Yuki Motoya Knocks Down, Chokes Out Shoji Maruyama At DEEP Impact Anniversary Card
Daichi Abe To Defend Interim Belt Against Let’s Gota At DEEP 100 Impact
DEEP Impact confirmed the full lineup for their 20th-anniversary card on Thursday. The February 21st event includes a championship fight along with numerous big names in Japanese MMA. Former DEEP Bantamweight Champion and RIZIN alum Yuki Motoya will fight in the main event of the card against Shoji Maruyama. Motoya is returning after having a … Continue reading Daichi Abe To Defend Interim Belt Against Let’s Gota At DEEP 100 Impact