A smothering performance from Shinya Aoki earned him a main event win on Thursday over Kimihiro Eto at ONE Championship's "3rd Tokyo Fight Night" show. Aoki's 15-minute performance gave him the nod on scorecards. The win, Aoki's 45th as a pro, came at the Shibuya Tsutaya O-East in Tokyo, Japan. The fight saw Eto on … Continue reading Shinya Aoki Earns 45th Pro Win, Defeats Kimihiro Eto In ONE Main Event
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New Additions To RIZIN 24 Include Yusuke Yachi and Satoru Kitaoka
A series of bouts were announced for RIZIN Fighting Federation's upcoming September 27th event on Friday. The lineup included veteran Satoru Kitaoka and Krazy Bee fighter Yusaku Nakamura. Yusuke Yachi vs. Juri Ohara Following a failed attempt to capture the RIZIN Bantamweight Championship, Yusuke Yachi will welcome Juri Ohara to the RIZIN ring for the … Continue reading New Additions To RIZIN 24 Include Yusuke Yachi and Satoru Kitaoka
Former K-1 Talent Kouzi To Face Tenshin Nasukawa on September 27th RIZIN Show
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation is set to return to Saitama, Japan on September 27th with a kickboxing bout between star talent Tenshin Nasukawa and former K-1 fighter Kouzi. News of RIZIN 24 and the one matchup announced for it was learned on Wednesday following a press conference broadcasted by the promotion on Youtube. … Continue reading Former K-1 Talent Kouzi To Face Tenshin Nasukawa on September 27th RIZIN Show
Pancrase 317 Cancelled After Fighter Tests Positive For COVID-19
10:15PM EDT UPDATE: Article has been updated with a press release statement from Pancrase. Last Sunday's Pancrase event "Pancrase 317" was cancelled on short notice following an athlete testing positive for COVID-19. The card, which was set to have 17 bouts on it, was cancelled moments before it's Youtube live stream was set to go … Continue reading Pancrase 317 Cancelled After Fighter Tests Positive For COVID-19
RIZIN 23 Preview
In their second of two nights at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan, RIZIN will look for a new bantamweight champion when Kai Asakura faces Hiromasa Ougikubo. Here's a preview of the nine-fight card set to go down on Monday. Main Card (2:00AM EDT / 3:00PM JST) (RIZIN Live) Bout 1: Shintaro Matsukura vs. … Continue reading RIZIN 23 Preview
RIZIN 22 Preview
Top Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation is set to make their return on Sunday, starting a doubleheader of shows with RIZIN 22. From the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan, the promotion will offer nine bouts including newcomers and veterans of the promotion. Here's a preview of the show. Previous viewers of RIZIN outside … Continue reading RIZIN 22 Preview
Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
The following for Japanese mixed-martial-arts is a diehard one within the MMA sphere, although it has never been one that has been given lots of resources. While challenges like timezones and language barriers are expected and to an extent can’t be solved, a big issue for international viewers has always been the lack of accessibility … Continue reading Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
Ayaka Hamasaki Returns To RIZIN on RIZIN 22 Card
Additional bouts have been added to RIZIN's August 9th event RIZIN 22, including the return of former RIZIN Atomweight Champion Ayaka Hamasaki. The card, which is a part of a doubleheader of events at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan, now has nine bouts in total. Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Tomo Maesawa As part of … Continue reading Ayaka Hamasaki Returns To RIZIN on RIZIN 22 Card
RIZIN To Return With Shows On August 9th and 10th
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation is set to return with hold back-to-back shows on August 9th and 10th. The two events are set to happen at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan, with limited attendance. RIZIN held a press conference through Youtube on Tuesday announcing the events. To help raise money for the … Continue reading RIZIN To Return With Shows On August 9th and 10th
Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Kanako Murata Signs With UFC
Ex-RIZIN fighter and Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Kanako Murata has signed a UFC contract, per a report from Drake Riggs of MyMMANews. Murata has an 11-1 MMA record with most wins coming from the Japanese MMA scene. Murata fought frequently in Japan's top MMA promotion, RIZIN Fighting Federation. She went 5-1 in the promotion before … Continue reading Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Kanako Murata Signs With UFC
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