Luiz Gustavo Wins In Return To RIZIN, Stops Yusuke Yachi In Rematch

Luiz Gustavo picked up a win in his return to RIZIN on Saturday night, beating Yusuke Yachi for the second time via finish. Hard punches from Gustavo caught Yachi in the second round, ending their fight in a decisive fashion. Gustavo's win headlined RIZIN's second "TRIGGER" card, which took place at the Musashino Forest Sport … Continue reading Luiz Gustavo Wins In Return To RIZIN, Stops Yusuke Yachi In Rematch →

RIZIN TRIGGER 3rd Preview

RIZIN will kick off a doubleheader of events on Saturday with a "TRIGGER" card. A rematch between RIZIN vet Yusuke Yachi and returning talent Luiz Gustavo is scheduled to headline the event, pitting the lightweights up against each other nearly four years after their first meeting. This eight-bout show is scheduled to take place inside … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 3rd Preview →

Yuki Motoya Knocks Down, Chokes Out Shoji Maruyama At DEEP Impact Anniversary Card

Yuki Motoya made quick work of Shoji Maruyama in the main event of DEEP 100 Impact, submitting the veteran with a rear naked choke late in the first round of their fight. The matchup headlined the 20th-anniversary event for DEEP Impact at the TDC Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The quick performance from Motoya allowed him … Continue reading Yuki Motoya Knocks Down, Chokes Out Shoji Maruyama At DEEP Impact Anniversary Card →

Daichi Abe To Defend Interim Belt Against Let’s Gota At DEEP 100 Impact

DEEP Impact confirmed the full lineup for their 20th-anniversary card on Thursday. The February 21st event includes a championship fight along with numerous big names in Japanese MMA. Former DEEP Bantamweight Champion and RIZIN alum Yuki Motoya will fight in the main event of the card against Shoji Maruyama. Motoya is returning after having a … Continue reading Daichi Abe To Defend Interim Belt Against Let’s Gota At DEEP 100 Impact →

DEEP Featherweight Champ Juntaro Ushiku Included In Trio of Fights Announced For DEEP 100 Impact

Japanese MMA promotion DEEP Impact has announced three more fights for their 20th anniversary show, which is scheduled to happen at the TDC Hall in Tokyo, Japan on February 21st. Among them is a matchup between 145-pound champ Juntaro Ushiku and veteran Daisuke Nakamura. Juntaro Ushiku vs. Daisuke Nakamura Current DEEP Featherweight Champion Juntaro Ushiku … Continue reading DEEP Featherweight Champ Juntaro Ushiku Included In Trio of Fights Announced For DEEP 100 Impact →