Hiromasa Ogikubo and Kai Asakura fight for vacant title at RIZIN 23
Finally, Hiromasa Ogikubo (20-4-2) gets the bantamweight title shot he deserves. Unfortunately, it won’t be against champion Manel Kape since the former champ was forced…
Yusuke Yachi, Roberto de Souza top RIZIN 22 next month
The return of RIZIN Fighting Federation is upon us! The promotion is coming back with a rare summer double-header as RIZIN 22 and RIZIN 23…
RIZIN’s plan for next three events revealed
RIZIN Fighting Federation, much like almost every other sports organization worldwide, has been staying away from hosting live events during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In…
RIZIN 22, RIZIN 23 have been canceled
After weeks of rumors and questions without any real answers, it has finally been confirmed that RIZIN Fighting Federation has canceled their RIZIN 22 show…
RIZIN champ Manel Kape signs 4-fight deal with the UFC
Another highly-touted RIZIN champion is leaving the Japanese-based promotion to sign with the UFC. This time, it’s bantamweight champion Manel Kape (15-4) of AKA Thailand….
Masanori Kanehara announces retirement following loss at RIZIN 21
In what is somewhat shocking news, and something that has flown completely under-the-radar, Japanese veteran Masanori Kanehara (27-14-5) has announced his retirement from MMA. At…
Manel Kape vs. Hiromasa Ogikubo in the works for RIZIN 22
Manel Kape (15-4) will look to make his first bantamweight title defense against Hiromasa Ogikubo (20-4-2), as previously reported. And now, we have a target…
Mikuru Asakura to face Kotetsu Boku, potentially at RIZIN 22
RIZIN 21 just concluded a mere moments ago, and the main event saw fan-favorite superstar Mikuru Asakura (13-1, 1NC) cap-off the night with a second-round…
RIZIN 21 Results
RIZIN 21 is finally here! Tonight, live from the Hamamatsu Arena, RIZIN Fighting Federation returns with a solid RIZIN 21 card featuring MMA and kickboxing…
RIZIN 21 Weigh-In Results & Fighter Quotes
RIZIN 21 is just hours away at this point, and all fighters are weighed in and ready to go tonight at the Hamamatsu Arena. Below,…