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 35 Preview

Top Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will present a strong lineup on Sunday night when they host a card from the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. RIZIN 35 is scheduled to be just 10 bouts in total but includes a solid three-fight lineup of title bouts at the top of the schedule. In the … Continue reading RIZIN 35 Preview →

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 34 Live Coverage

RIZIN will host their first numbered event of the year on Sunday night, presenting 17 bouts from the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. In the main event of the show, explosive featherweight Kyohei Hagiwara will battle former DEEP Impact Champion Satoshi Yamasu. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. Click … Continue reading RIZIN 34 Live Coverage →

RIZIN 34 Preview

RIZIN will present their first numbered event of the year on Sunday night, showcasing a busy 17-fight card from the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. In the main event, flashy featherweight Kyohei Hagiwara will meet former DEEP Impact Champion Satoshi Yamasu. Here's a full preview of the evening. Main Card (1:00AM EST / … Continue reading RIZIN 34 Preview →

Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April

A trio of title fights was confirmed for RIZIN's April 17th card on Thursday, including three big rematches in the promotion's history. The fights are set to take place during RIZIN 35 at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. It will be the second night of a doubleheader hosted by the promotion at … Continue reading Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April →

Chihiro Suzuki Keeps Ren Hiramoto Winless In MMA At RIZIN ‘LANDMARK Vol. 2’

Chihiro Suzuki spoiled the return of former K-1 Japan kickboxer Ren Hiramoto on Sunday night, defeating him via unanimous decision in the main event of RIZIN "LANDMARK Vol. 2." The three-round fight kept Hiramoto winless through two appearances in MMA. Suzuki's victory came by getting the best of a hectic start to the battle and … Continue reading Chihiro Suzuki Keeps Ren Hiramoto Winless In MMA At RIZIN ‘LANDMARK Vol. 2’ →

RIZIN LANDMARK Vol. 2 Preview

RIZIN will present its second "LANDMARK" event on Sunday evening, showcasing five matchups between MMA and kickboxing rulesets. In the main event, former K-1 Japan kickboxer Ren Hiramoto will search for his first MMA win when facing Chihiro Suzuki. Here's a full preview of the event. Main Card (5:00AM EST / 7:00PM JST) (RIZIN Live … Continue reading RIZIN LANDMARK Vol. 2 Preview →

Juri Ohara vs. Akira Among Six Fights Added To RIZIN 34

RIZIN announced six more fights for their March 20th card, making it an extensive 17-fight card in total. The new fights join a card that is scheduled to take place at the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. One of the top fights sees lightweights Juri Ohara and Akira collide. This fight is a … Continue reading Juri Ohara vs. Akira Among Six Fights Added To RIZIN 34 →