RIZIN TRIGGER 2nd Live Coverage

RIZIN's 2022 schedule will begin on Wednesday night with their second-ever "TRIGGER" event. From the Ecopa Arena in Shizuoka, Japan, the promotion will present 13 fights inside their new MMA cage. Wednesday's card is set to be headlined by featherweights Kleber Koike and Ulka Sasaki. While Sasaki is still finding his footing in the division, … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 2nd Live Coverage →

RIZIN TRIGGER 2nd Preview

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will kick off their 2022 schedule on Wednesday night with their second-ever "TRIGGER" card. The event is set to take place in a cage and showcase some of the lesser-known - or in some cases near unknown - names from the MMA world in Japan. The event has a high-profile fight … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 2nd Preview →

Ulka Sasaki To Face Kleber Koike At February 23rd RIZIN ‘TRIGGER’ Event

Former UFC fighter Ulka Sasaki will return to action next month, facing Kleber Koike as part of RIZIN's second "TRIGGER" event. The featherweight bout is set to headline a card that will take place on February 23rd from the Ecopa Arena in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. Koike has been an unstoppable force since joining RIZIN, picking … Continue reading Ulka Sasaki To Face Kleber Koike At February 23rd RIZIN ‘TRIGGER’ Event →

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 →

Teruto Ishihara Drops Decision To Kazuma Sone In Return To Shooto Japan

Teruto Ishihara lost in his return fight on Sunday, dropping a unanimous decision to Kazuma Sone on a Shooto Japan card at New Pier Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Teruto, who was being billed under his alias "Yashabo Ishihara," was competing for the first time since departing the UFC in 2019. Ishihara's UFC career resulted in … Continue reading Teruto Ishihara Drops Decision To Kazuma Sone In Return To Shooto Japan →

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 →

RIZIN 21 Live Coverage

RIZIN kicks off their 2020 year in a place they've never been before: Hamamatsu, Japan. The card is headlined by MMA and Youtube star Mikuru Asakura facing Daniel Salas. The 13 fight card goes live for international broadcast viewers at midnight EST, and carries through Saturday morning. Follow along through the night for live coverage. … Continue reading RIZIN 21 Live Coverage →

RIZIN 21 Preview

Japan's leading MMA organization RIZIN Fighting Federation will return on Saturday with RIZIN 21, the promotion's first event in 2020. RIZIN usually has a longer absence to start the year, as they end every calendar year with a large event on New Year's Eve with most of their talent. Due to this, most talent is … Continue reading RIZIN 21 Preview →