The thing we all knew was coming for a while is about to finally arrive. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that RIZIN 37 was missing something - a real "umph" factor to the card that gives it the quality and prestige that you would want for a show at the Saitama Super Arena. … Continue reading JMMA Monday: The Atom-Wait Is Almost Over
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RIZIN Announces Opening Round of Super Atomweight Grand Prix For July 31st Card
RIZIN will hold their second-ever super atomweight tournament this year, with the opening round kicking off just later this month. The quarter-final bouts in the promotion's upcoming tournament are set to take place at RIZIN 37 on July 31st, per an announcement made Thursday. The fights joined a busy card that is scheduled to take … Continue reading RIZIN Announces Opening Round of Super Atomweight Grand Prix For July 31st Card
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 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
JMMA Monday: Rating RIZIN’s Return
"THE MATCH" is in the rear view mirror, and RIZIN has put its focus back on the numbered events that they are known for. Japan's top MMA promotion is scheduled to hold two events in the month of July, getting back into the swing of things after somewhat of a break. The promotion has undoubtedly … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Rating RIZIN’s Return
RIZIN 37 Announced For July 31st, Eight Bouts Revealed
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN confirmed Friday that they will return to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan for RIZIN 37 on July 31st. Along with the announcement was an eight-pack of bouts that were revealed to take place next month. The card is expected to include a fight between high-level bantamweights Naoki Inoue and … Continue reading RIZIN 37 Announced For July 31st, Eight Bouts Revealed
Floyd Mayweather To Face RIZIN Talent Mikuru Asakura In Exhibition Bout
Floyd Mayweather is expected to appear in the RIZIN ring for the second time later this year. The accomplished boxer with a flawless pro record of 50 wins is expected to meet MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in an exhibition bout later this year, per an announcement made at a press conference Monday. The fight is … Continue reading Floyd Mayweather To Face RIZIN Talent Mikuru Asakura In Exhibition Bout
JMMA Monday: Kanna Asakura Feels Now Is The Time For Another Atomweight Grand Prix
Competing in a Grand Prix tournament is a hard and grueling process. The deeper you get into a bracket, the bigger the challenges get. And those challenges come quickly and often. By the end of most tournaments, the top fighters are competing twice on the same night. And yet, 2017 RIZIN Super Atomweight Grand Prix … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Kanna Asakura Feels Now Is The Time For Another Atomweight Grand Prix
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
JMMA Monday: ‘LANDMARK’ Reactions, A Busy Weekend For DEEP, And More!
Welcome to "JMMA Monday," the weekly column that provides news and insight on the Japanese MMA scene. Final Thoughts On 'LANDMARK' The MMA world goes so fast. Too fast? Maybe. RIZIN's "LANDMARK" card from Thursday already feels like a distant memory, as numerous big events in the sport followed it in the days afterward. But … Continue reading JMMA Monday: ‘LANDMARK’ Reactions, A Busy Weekend For DEEP, And More!
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