Taisei Sakuraba, Son of PRIDE Legend, Dispatches 41-Fight Vet in MMA DebutTaisei Sakuraba made a stellar MMA debut by defeating veteran Yusuke Yachi in 26 seconds during RIZIN's anniversary event.
Welcome to the UFC: Kai AsakuraKai Asakura, a former RIZIN champion, makes his highly anticipated UFC debut challenging Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title.
Dana White Optimistic About Future of UFC-Japan RelationshipDana White is keen to build a partnership with Rizin to feature more Japanese fighters in the UFC.
Naoki Inoue to Defend RIZIN Bantamweight Title Against Yuki Motoya in MarchNaoki Inoue's first title defense will be against Yuki Motoya on March 31, 2025.
Ren Hiramoto vs. Mikuru Asakura 2 Announced for Tokyo Dome in MayRen Hiramoto and Mikuru Asakura are set to rematch on May 4, 2025, following Hiramoto's surprising victory in their first encounter.
Kyoji Horiguchi, Roberto Satoshi Souza Among Fighters Added to RIZIN DecadeRIZIN Decade features significant title fights including Souza vs. Karamov and Horiguchi vs. Zulu on New Year's Eve.Champions aim to defend their belts against rising contenders in an eagerly anticipated card.
Taisei Sakuraba, Son of PRIDE Legend, Dispatches 41-Fight Vet in MMA DebutTaisei Sakuraba made a stellar MMA debut by defeating veteran Yusuke Yachi in 26 seconds during RIZIN's anniversary event.
Welcome to the UFC: Kai AsakuraKai Asakura, a former RIZIN champion, makes his highly anticipated UFC debut challenging Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title.
Dana White Optimistic About Future of UFC-Japan RelationshipDana White is keen to build a partnership with Rizin to feature more Japanese fighters in the UFC.
Naoki Inoue to Defend RIZIN Bantamweight Title Against Yuki Motoya in MarchNaoki Inoue's first title defense will be against Yuki Motoya on March 31, 2025.
Ren Hiramoto vs. Mikuru Asakura 2 Announced for Tokyo Dome in MayRen Hiramoto and Mikuru Asakura are set to rematch on May 4, 2025, following Hiramoto's surprising victory in their first encounter.
Kyoji Horiguchi, Roberto Satoshi Souza Among Fighters Added to RIZIN DecadeRIZIN Decade features significant title fights including Souza vs. Karamov and Horiguchi vs. Zulu on New Year's Eve.Champions aim to defend their belts against rising contenders in an eagerly anticipated card.
RIZIN Decade Full ResultsRIZIN Decade features 22 bouts including three title fights, closing out 2024 with an elaborate MMA showcase.
Ryan Garcia Injures Wrist, Exhibition with Anpo at RIZIN Decade PostponedRyan Garcia's boxing match against Rukiya Anpo has been postponed due to a hand injury, now expected in spring 2025.
Dana White Reacts to UFC 310 Main Event, Calls Merab Dvalishvili "My Mini-Strickland"UFC's interest in rival promotions may indicate potential future matchups, including the possibility of a fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Demetrious Johnson.