RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Live Coverage

RIZIN will debut their new spin-off series Sunday, presenting "TRIGGER" from the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The new series, which aims to be RIZIN's second-highest brand next to their numbered shows, will also be the promotion's only use of a cage format for fighting. The main event of Sunday's show sees veteran … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Live Coverage →

RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Preview

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will unveil a new spin-off series Sunday, presenting their first "TRIGGER" event from the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The 14-fight card is the first of a new themed show from the promotion that aims to be the second brand to their numbered events that occur roughly six times … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Preview →

Shoji vs. Kyohei Hagiwara To Headline First ‘RIZIN TRIGGER’ Event

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN unveiled 13 fights Wednesday for the upcoming debut of their "TRIGGER" series. The card will be headlined by veteran Shoji, who will take on Kyohei Hagiwara under MMA rules. The main event fight will take place at the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The new RIZIN "TRIGGER" series will … Continue reading Shoji vs. Kyohei Hagiwara To Headline First ‘RIZIN TRIGGER’ Event →

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 →