RIZIN will present a trio of title fights on Sunday when they host an event from the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, lightweight champ Roberto Satoshi Souza will face Johnny Case. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A preview of the card can be read … Continue reading RIZIN 35 Live Coverage
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RIZIN 35 Preview
Top Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will present a strong lineup on Sunday night when they host a card from the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. RIZIN 35 is scheduled to be just 10 bouts in total but includes a solid three-fight lineup of title bouts at the top of the schedule. In the … Continue reading RIZIN 35 Preview
Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April
A trio of title fights was confirmed for RIZIN's April 17th card on Thursday, including three big rematches in the promotion's history. The fights are set to take place during RIZIN 35 at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. It will be the second night of a doubleheader hosted by the promotion at … Continue reading Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April
RIZIN 33 Live Coverage
RIZIN will continue its annual tradition of hosting a New Year's Eve event on Friday, presenting a 16-bout card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The card is set to be headlined by the conclusion of their 16-man bantamweight tournament, which will see its semi-finals take place earlier in the night. Also on … Continue reading RIZIN 33 Live Coverage
RIZIN 33 Preview
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will carry on the tradition of a New Year's Eve event on Friday night, presenting a 16-bout card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The show is expected to include a lightweight title fight, the end of their 16-man bantamweight tournament, and fights including notable names like Tenshin Nasukawa … Continue reading RIZIN 33 Preview
Yusuke Yachi To Challenge RIZIN Lightweight Champion Roberto Satoshi Souza At December 31st Event
Yusuke Yachi will challenge for a belt for the first time in his RIZIN career later this month, facing Roberto Satoshi Souza for the RIZIN Lightweight Championship at the promotion's New Year's Eve card. The fight was one of six unveiled at a press conference Thursday. The new fights are expected to take place at … Continue reading Yusuke Yachi To Challenge RIZIN Lightweight Champion Roberto Satoshi Souza At December 31st Event
RIZIN 31 Live Coverage
RIZIN Featherweight Champion Yutaka Saito will attempt to defend his belt for the first time on Sunday when facing Juntaro Ushiku. The title fight is set to headline RIZIN 31, which will take place at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan on Sunday. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the event. … Continue reading RIZIN 31 Live Coverage
RIZIN 31 Preview
Just under a year ago, RIZIN unveiled their featherweight belt. At RIZIN 25 on November 21st 2020, it was Yutaka Saito who fought through a close three-round battle against Mikuru Asakura to become the first man to obtain the title. Fast-forward to this weekend, Saito will put that belt on the line for the first … Continue reading RIZIN 31 Preview
RIZIN Featherweight Champion Yutaka Saito To Defend Belt For First Time Against Juntaro Ushiku At October 24th Event
RIZIN Featherweight Champion Yutaka Saito will look to defend his belt for the first time on October 24th when facing regional champ Juntaro Ushiku at RIZIN 31. The fight will take place as part of a card that will happen at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan. The title fight was confirmed during a … Continue reading RIZIN Featherweight Champion Yutaka Saito To Defend Belt For First Time Against Juntaro Ushiku At October 24th Event
RIZIN 28 Live Coverage
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will make their debut in prestigeous Tokyo Dome venue on Sunday with RIZIN 28 from Tokyo, Japan. The 10-fight card includes the beginning of a 16-man bantamweight tournament and a fight to crown the promotion's inaugural lightweight champ. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage. A full preview of the … Continue reading RIZIN 28 Live Coverage
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