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Controversial Boxer Ryan Garcia Headed For Surgery After Bowing Out of RIZIN 49 Fight
Controversial Boxer Ryan Garcia Headed For Surgery After Bowing Out of RIZIN 49 Fight

Ryan Garcia is set to undergo surgery. The outspoke bad boy of boxing was originally scheduled to return to… 

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Sean O’Malley hopes to compete in future UFC Japan event after attending RIZIN 49: “There’s good energy here”

UFC Japan 

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Chaos at RIZIN 49: Fighter Punches Referee in Melee Loss to Smaller Fighter
Chaos at RIZIN 49: Fighter Punches Referee in Melee Loss to Smaller Fighter

RIZIN 49 delivered an interesting spectacle on New Year’s Eve, but not for the reasons fans anticipated. In a… 

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RIZIN 49 video: Kyoji Horiguchi survives knockdown, defends title vs. Nkazimulo Zulu
RIZIN 49 video: Kyoji Horiguchi survives knockdown, defends title vs. Nkazimulo Zulu

Former UFC title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi almost suffered a massive upset loss at RIZIN 49: Decade. 

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Video: Referee punched twice in mid-fight brawl at RIZIN 49: Decade event
Video: Referee punched twice in mid-fight brawl at RIZIN 49: Decade event

A referee wound up on the receiving end of multiple punches while trying to separate a fight at RIZIN 49: Decade. 

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Video: Referee punched in the face as Rukiya Anpo, Sina Karimian get in mid-fight brawl at RIZIN
Video: Referee punched in the face as Rukiya Anpo, Sina Karimian get in mid-fight brawl at RIZIN

Rukiya Anpo and Sina Karimian delivered insane scenes in their boxing match Tuesday morning at RIZIN Bangaichi, an event that preceded the NYE show RIZIN… 

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RIZIN 49: Decade Results, 3 Titles to be Defended on Epic NYE Show
RIZIN 49: Decade Results, 3 Titles to be Defended on Epic NYE Show

Rizin’s final show of the year Rizin 49: Decade is set to go down later today at the Saitama Super Arena. The show is going… 

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Taisei Sakuraba opens up on decision to face 41-fight veteran in RIZIN debut: “It’s going to be definitely a challenge”

Saku Jr. 

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RIZIN 49 Weigh Ins Results, ‘Decade’ Face Offs
RIZIN 49 Weigh Ins Results, ‘Decade’ Face Offs

The RIZIN 49 fight card is set for Dec. 31 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, after all 36 fighters made weight for the… 

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Taisei Sakuraba reacts to facing 41-fight veteran in MMA debut in RIZIN, following father’s ‘legacy’
Taisei Sakuraba reacts to facing 41-fight veteran in MMA debut in RIZIN, following father’s ‘legacy’

Kazushi Sakuraba and Taisei Sakuraba | Photo by RIZIN “Wow, this is a pretty experienced opponent.” That was how Taisei Sakuraba, son of legendary Japanese… 

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Ryan Garcia suffers wrist injury, postpones boxing return against RIZIN kickboxer Rukiya Anpo

Injury 

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RIZIN champion Roberto Satoshi cites condition for UFC move, happy for Kai Asakura despite loss
RIZIN champion Roberto Satoshi cites condition for UFC move, happy for Kai Asakura despite loss

Roberto Satoshi | Photo via RIZIN Kai Asakura came up short in his attempt to win a UFC title in his debut, but could have… 

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Dana White open to signing more RIZIN fighters despite Kai Asakura’s loss at UFC 310: “I would love to do it”

New Signing 

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Dana White enthused by Alexandre Pantoja, RIZIN relationship, and possibilities after UFC 310

Former RIZIN champion Kai Asakura came up short at UFC 310, but that doesn’t mean Dana White isn’t enthused by his presence. 

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Oscar De La Hoya: ‘As of now, there is no event with Ryan Garcia’ in RIZIN
Oscar De La Hoya: ‘As of now, there is no event with Ryan Garcia’ in RIZIN

Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Oscar De La Hoya is putting the kibosh on Ryan Garcia’s debut for RIZIN. Garcia was announced to face… 

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Kazushi Sakuraba’s son set to make MMA debut at RIZIN’s NYE card
Kazushi Sakuraba’s son set to make MMA debut at RIZIN’s NYE card

Taisei Sakuraba and Kazushi Sakuraba | Photo via RIZIN Taisei Sakuraba, the son of Japanese MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba, will compete in the sport for… 

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After Manny Pacquiao Match, Rukiya Anpo Will Next Face Ryan Garcia in RIZIN
After Manny Pacquiao Match, Rukiya Anpo Will Next Face Ryan Garcia in RIZIN

Ryan Garcia will take part in an exhibition match on December 30 in Tokyo. He’ll face Rukiya Anpo who… 

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Ryan Garcia returns to face Rukiya Anpo in RIZIN exhibition next month
Ryan Garcia returns to face Rukiya Anpo in RIZIN exhibition next month

Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Ryan Garcia is back in an exhibition. The popular boxer, who is currently under suspension for a failed drug… 

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Chihiro Suzuki vs. Kleber Koike title rematch to headline RIZIN’s NYE show
Chihiro Suzuki vs. Kleber Koike title rematch to headline RIZIN’s NYE show

Chihiro Suzuki vs. Kleber Koike | Photo via RIZIN RIZIN Fighting Federation will close the year with a highly anticipated featherweight title rematch between champion… 

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Roberto Satoshi compares losses to Francis Ngannou’s boxing run as he finally defends RIZIN title
Roberto Satoshi compares losses to Francis Ngannou’s boxing run as he finally defends RIZIN title

Roberto Satoshi | Photo via Bellator Roberto Satoshi is thrilled to finally put his RIZIN lightweight title up for grabs Sunday when he faces Brazilian… 

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Ryan Garcia plans to fight in RIZIN in December, in spite of suspension
Ryan Garcia plans to fight in RIZIN in December, in spite of suspension

Amid on his ongoing anti-doping violation suspension, as well as his expulsion from the WBC — former interim world… 

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RIZIN 48: Asakura To Retire, Emery Wants BKFC Title
RIZIN 48: Asakura To Retire, Emery Wants BKFC Title

BROADENED HORIZIN brings you discussion with your favorite Japanese and RIZIN personalities… in English! BROADENED HORIZIN 42 follows up Super RIZIN 3 from last month… 

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Two title fights official for RIZIN 48 in September
Two title fights official for RIZIN 48 in September

Roberto Satoshi | Photo via RIZIN Two championship belts will be on the line when RIZIN returns to Saitama Super Arena on Sept. 29, the… 

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Manel Kape welcomes trilogy against RIZIN rival Kai Asakura, hopes to take UFC back to Japan
Manel Kape welcomes trilogy against RIZIN rival Kai Asakura, hopes to take UFC back to Japan

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Before Manel Kape was one of the top contenders in the UFC flyweight division, he was a… 

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$5 Million Fine for Kicking Manny Pacquiao in RIZIN
$5 Million Fine for Kicking Manny Pacquiao in RIZIN

The boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will soon be facing former K-1 Kickboxing world champion Rukiya Anpo in a boxing… 

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Manny Pacquiao has new opponent for RIZIN boxing exhibition
Manny Pacquiao has new opponent for RIZIN boxing exhibition

Manny Pacquiao | Photo via RIZIN Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will now face former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo in a three-round 152-pound boxing exhibition at… 

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RIZIN bantamweight champion Kai Asakura officially signs with the UFC: “I will definitely get the belt”

UFC Bound 

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RIZIN 47 results: Kyoji Horiguchi avenges loss to Sergio Pettis, Kleber Koike Erbst grabs slick heel hook
RIZIN 47 results: Kyoji Horiguchi avenges loss to Sergio Pettis, Kleber Koike Erbst grabs slick heel hook

Kyoji Horiguchi | Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images Kyoji Horiguchi got his revenge. On Sunday, Horiguchi faced off with Sergio Pettis at the Yoyogi National… 

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Manny Pacquiao to face RIZIN champion Chihiro Suzuki in boxing exhibition in July
Manny Pacquiao to face RIZIN champion Chihiro Suzuki in boxing exhibition in July

Chihiro Suzuki faces off with Manny Pacquiao Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will return to action in Japan as he takes on RIZIN featherweight champion Chihiro… 

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Kai Asakura announces move to UFC, vacates RIZIN bantamweight title
Kai Asakura announces move to UFC, vacates RIZIN bantamweight title

Kai Asakura | RIZIN Kai Asakura has a new place to call home after announcing during Sunday’s RIZIN 47 card in Tokyo he has vacated… 

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Kleber Koike: Winner of RIZIN 47 fight vs. Juan Archuleta will be next featherweight champ
Kleber Koike: Winner of RIZIN 47 fight vs. Juan Archuleta will be next featherweight champ

Kleber Koike | RIZIN Former RIZIN champions Kleber Koike and Juan Archuleta battle Sunday (12 a.m. ET) in Tokyo in a three-round fight with title… 

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RIZIN 47 Preview: 3 Fights to Look Forward To
RIZIN 47 Preview: 3 Fights to Look Forward To

Rizin decided to take the month of May off, only to return in June with a short, but stacked card. A total of nine MMA… 

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BKFC, RIZIN announce talent swap partnership with bareknuckle fights headed to Japan
BKFC, RIZIN announce talent swap partnership with bareknuckle fights headed to Japan

BKFC and RIZIN have already exchanged talent, with a former UFC title challenger set to make his bareknuckle debut in Japan. 

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BKFC partners with RIZIN on co-promoted events, talent exchange, expansion into Japan
BKFC partners with RIZIN on co-promoted events, talent exchange, expansion into Japan

Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images BKFC is taking bare-knuckle fights to Japan with a new RIZIN partnership that begins in July. BKFC… 

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RIZIN president slams ONE Championship’s ‘fund-based’ survival scheme: ‘It’s like being on life support’
RIZIN president slams ONE Championship’s ‘fund-based’ survival scheme: ‘It’s like being on life support’

It’s safe to say that there is no love lost between RIZIN President Nobuyuki Sakakibara and ONE Championship CEO… 

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Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Sergio Pettis 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June

Rematch 

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Sergio Pettis vs. Kyoji Horiguchi 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June
Sergio Pettis vs. Kyoji Horiguchi 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June

Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi first met for the Bellator title in 2021 | Bellator Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi will meet again in a… 

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RIZIN boss Nobu Sakakibara shares photo with Dana White after ‘secret’ meeting with UFC CEO

Could a collaboration between the UFC and RIZIN FF be in the works? Maybe.
RIZIN FF CEO Nobu Sakakibara recently visited Las Vegas and stopped by UFC headquarters to meet with …read more

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RIZIN announces return of lightweight champ Roberto Satoshi, new date for Chihiro Suzuki’s title defense

Roberto Satoshi | Photo via RIZIN FF

RIZIN Fighting Federation’s upcoming schedule has undergone a slight change.
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BROADENED HORIZIN: Vince Morales, Suguru Nii, and YuRi Shim

BROADENED HORIZIN brings you discussion with your favorite Japanese and RIZIN personalities… in English! The new year is upon us and that means another slate of big RIZIN Fighting Federation …read more

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Kyoji Horiguchi reportedly eyes UFC return weeks after winning RIZIN flyweight title

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Horiguchi Wins Flyweight Title, Pops The Question

Kyoji Horiguchi closed out 2023 with a bang.
The former Bellator MMA flyweight champion of the world headlined RIZIN 45 yesterday (Sun., Dec. 31, 2023) inside Saitama Super Arena in …read more

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RIZIN 45 results, videos: Kyoji Horiguchi, Kai Asakura win titles with wild finishes

Kai Asakura stopped Juan Archuleta to win the bantamweight title | Photo via RIZIN

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RIZIN 45 fight video: Kota Miura, son of footballer King Kazu, loses MMA fight with soccer kick KO

Kouzi stopped Kota Miura with soccer kicks | Photo via RIZIN

Talk about irony.
Kota Miura, son of “King Kazu” Kazuyoshi Miura, a soccer legend from …read more

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RIZIN’s Igor Tanabe changed focus from BJJ to MMA because of mid-pandemic fatherhood

Igor Tanabe | RIZIN

Igor Tanabe’s ultimate dream was to win the IBJJF World Championship as a black belt, but that changed during the COVID-19 …read more

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RIZIN 45 weigh-in results: Juan Archuleta misses weight, stripped of bantamweight title

Juan Archuleta | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

Juan Archuleta is no longer the RIZIN bantamweight title after coming in at 140.65 pounds for Sunday’s co-main …read more

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RIZIN champion Juan Archuleta calls for rematch with Bellator’s Patchy Mix: “Only guy to beat him”

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RIZIN’s Nobuyuki Sakakibara open to PFL co-promotion after Bellator sale: “Doors always open”

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Watch BROADENED HORIZIN — Feat. Suzuki And Yamamoto

BROADENED HORIZIN brings you discussion with your favorite Japanese and RIZIN personalities… in English! One more RIZIN event is on the way in 2023 as RIZIN 45 goes down …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 10:46 pm By
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RIZIN’s Sakakibara discusses future of co-promotions after Bellator sale to PFL

Scott Coker and Nobuyuki Sakakibara | Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage

RIZIN has co-promoted several times with Bellator in the past, making room for Kyoji Horiguchi …read more

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RIZIN’s Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirms talks with Anderson Silva for retirement bout: “We’re always open”

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