RIZIN 36 Preview

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 →

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 32 Live Coverage

RIZIN will hold their first-ever event in the Okinawa prefecture this weekend, presenting RIZIN 32 from the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan. The card on Saturday night will be headlined by promotional veterans RENA and Miyuu Yamamoto, who will be fighting in a rematch. The card also includes numerous local names like former Strawweight King … Continue reading RIZIN 32 Live Coverage →

RIZIN 32 Preview

RIZIN will touch down at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan for the first time this weekend when presenting RIZIN 32. The card will be headlined by experienced fighters RENA and Miyuu Yamamoto, who will be meeting in the ring for the second time. The event is also set to include numerous veterans and local … Continue reading RIZIN 32 Preview →

RIZIN Reveals Nine New Bouts For November 20th Event In Okinawa

The majority of RIZIN 32 was revealed at a press conference on Friday. The event, which is set to happen on November 20th at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan, now has 10 fights set for it in total. The new fights join a card that includes a previously announced main event between Miyuu Yamamoto … Continue reading RIZIN Reveals Nine New Bouts For November 20th Event In Okinawa →

RIZIN Announces Debut Event In Okinawa, Unveils New ‘TRIGGER’ Spin-Off Series

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN announced two events for November, including their first show in the Okinawa prefecture and the debut of a new series called "TRIGGER." The announcements came Tuesday during a press conference. RENA vs. Yamamoto Among Three Fights Set For RIZIN 32 The promotion's debut event in Okinawa is set to have a … Continue reading RIZIN Announces Debut Event In Okinawa, Unveils New ‘TRIGGER’ Spin-Off Series →

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 →