RIZIN will make its return this weekend, holding its first event in nearly two months. They'll head to the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan on Saturday night for a card that has seen some late changes. RIZIN's card this weekend will be headlined by Ren Hiramoto and Hiroaki Suzuki. That wasn't the original main event, … Continue reading RIZIN 36 Preview
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Kai Asakura, Miyuu Yamamoto Among Names Confirmed For RIZIN 36
RIZIN recently announced 13 bouts for their July 2nd event, which will mark their second-ever appearance at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan. RIZIN 36 is scheduled and include the return to Kai Asakura, who will face promotional newcomer Yang Ji-yong. Asakura, a former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, will be making his first appearance of the … Continue reading Kai Asakura, Miyuu Yamamoto Among Names Confirmed For RIZIN 36
RIZIN 35 Live Coverage
RIZIN will present a trio of title fights on Sunday when they host an event from the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, lightweight champ Roberto Satoshi Souza will face Johnny Case. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A preview of the card can be read … Continue reading RIZIN 35 Live Coverage
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 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 26 Play-by-Play
This article is the play-by-play of RIZIN 26 to accompany the live coverage of the event being done on the site. The live coverage article includes extensive coverage of the event and can be viewed here. Quick Results: Main Card (12:00AM EST / 2:00PM JST) (LIVENow / RIZIN PPV) Opening Match: Sakura vs. Eru Takebayashi … Continue reading RIZIN 26 Play-by-Play
RIZIN 26 Live Coverage
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will wrap up the year on Thursday night with their New Year's Eve event, RIZIN 26. The large lineup from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, features a rematch between RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kai Asakura and former champ Kyoji Horiguchi. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A full … Continue reading RIZIN 26 Live Coverage
RIZIN 26 Preview
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation will continue their annual tradition of a New Year's Eve event on Thursday, holding RIZIN 26 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. In what is their biggest card of the year, the headlining bout will see former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi return to rematch current champ … Continue reading RIZIN 26 Preview
Yamamoto and Aguon To Face Biggest Challenges Together At RIZIN 26
Spending nearly a year honing skills in Guam, Miyuu Yamamoto and Kyle Augon feel ready to take on big opponents at RIZIN 26 together. After a year of training together in Guam, Miyuu Yamamoto and Kyle Aguon head into RIZIN 26 both facing the biggest fights of their MMA careers. For Yamamoto, a chance to … Continue reading Yamamoto and Aguon To Face Biggest Challenges Together At RIZIN 26
Mikuru Asakura To Take Quick Turnaround Fight Against Satoshi Yamasu At RIZIN 26
RIZIN star Mikuru Asakura will be back in action on New Year's Eve, fighting Satoshi Yamasu at RIZIN 26. The fight was among the four new bouts announced for RIZIN's December 31st card on Thursday. The fights will take place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, and will be viewable online through RIZIN's pay-per-view … Continue reading Mikuru Asakura To Take Quick Turnaround Fight Against Satoshi Yamasu At RIZIN 26
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