Tag: Okinawa

Kai Asakura Out of RIZIN 36 Main Event

RIZIN’s return to the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan later this week has suffered a loss. Former bantamweight champion Kai Asakura has been removed from his headlining bout this Saturday against Yang Ji-yong, per an announcement made by the promotion Thursday. The fight was scheduled to headline RIZIN 36 on July 2nd. Yang will remain … Continue reading Kai Asakura Out of RIZIN 36 Main Event →

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 →

Mitsuhisa Sunabe: Fighting For The Past and The Future

Despite setbacks over the past two years, things have come together quite well for Mitsuhisa Sunabe recently. After more than a year on the sidelines, it seems that the former Pancrase Strawweight Champion has a good return plan. When looking at the circumstances, things almost seem too good. For a while, Sunabe had basically put … Continue reading Mitsuhisa Sunabe: Fighting For The Past and The Future →

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 →