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Patricio Freire | Bellator vs. Rizin Virtual Media Day Interview "Pitbull" talked to the media ahead of his matchup with Kleber Koike Erbst at Rizin 40.

Bellator MMA

SHERDOG

Dec 29, 2022

A.J. McKee | Bellator vs. Rizin Virtual Media Day Interview The former Bellator featherweight champ talked to the media ahead of his matchup with Roberto Satoshi de Souza at Rizin 40.

Bellator MMA

SHERDOG

Dec 29, 2022

Kyoji Horiguchi | Bellator vs. Rizin Virtual Media Day Interview The former two-promotion bantamweight champ talked to the media ahead of his fight with Hiromasa Ougikubo at Rizin 40.

Bellator MMA

SHERDOG

Dec 29, 2022

Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama The sumo convert known as “Sudario” will look to expand on his 6-1 professional record against Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 on New Year's Eve.

Sherdog’s Prospect Watch

Tudor Leonte

Dec 28, 2022

A Sitdown with Japan’s MMA Officials Committee From "Pride-style scoring" to soccer kicks, ahead of the Rizin 40: Bellator MMA vs. Rizin NYE extravaganza, representatives of the JMOC spoke to...

Rizin Fighting Federation

Go Yamamoto

Dec 27, 2022

A.J. McKee Is Sharpening His Soccer Kicks for Bellator-Rizin Crossover Event Former Bellator MMA 145-pound kingpin A.J. McKee is ready for anything in his first foray to Japan.

Bellator MMA

Tudor Leonte

Dec 27, 2022

By The Numbers: A.J. McKee vs. Roberto Satoshi de Souza The lightweight linchpins will headline the Bellator MMA-Rizin Fighting Federation co-promotion at Rizin 40.

Bellator MMA

Brian Knapp

Dec 27, 2022

The Sheehan Show | Bellator vs. Rizin Preview & Predictions Sean Sheehan is back to give you his preview and predictions for Bellator MMA vs. Rizin which goes down New Years Eve at the Saitama Super Arena...

Bellator MMA

Sean Sheehan

Dec 26, 2022

Scouting Report: Roberto Satoshi de Souza The reigning Rizin Fighting Federation lightweight champion will face A.J. McKee on New Year’s Eve in Japan.

Rizin Fighting Federation

Lev Pisarsky

Dec 22, 2022

Coker, Sakakibara Explain How Relationship Makes Bellator-Rizin Event Possible There are multiple moving parts behind a successful co-promoted event involving two large MMA promotions.

Bellator MMA

Tristen Critchfield

Dec 21, 2022

Second Bellator vs. Rizin Event Already Discussed, Could Potentially Be Held in U.S. Both Scott Coker and Nobuyuki Sakakibara are in agreement: The Bellator vs. Rizin card slated for New Year’s Eve is not a one-off event.

Bellator MMA

Tristen Critchfield

Dec 20, 2022

UPDATED UFC Veteran Rogerio Bontorin to Make Rizin Debut on New Year’s Eve Several bouts have been added to the Rizin 40 card scheduled for New Year’s Eve, including UFC veteran Rogerio Bontorin vs. Yuki Motoya.

Rizin Fighting Federation

Tristen Critchfield

Nov 16, 2022

Kleber Koike Erbst Discusses Rizin 40 Fight vs. Patricio Freire, Origin of T-Shirt Brand Kleber Koike Erbst has no issue being the underdog in his champion vs. champion bout against Bellator featherweight title holder Patricio Freire at...

Rizin Fighting Federation

Marcelo Alonso

Nov 15, 2022

Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Koji Takeda Added to Bellator MMA vs. Rizin NYE Event Dec. 31’s joint Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation card has added an intriguing lightweight matchup as Gadzhi Rabadanov will take on Koji...

Bellator MMA

Tudor Leonte

Nov 11, 2022

Ren Hiramoto Outclasses Satoshi Yamasu, Chihiro Suzuki Nullifies Masakazu Imanari at Rizin Landmark Vol. 4 The youngsters are taking over Rizin Fighting Federation.

Rizin Fighting Federation

Tudor Leonte

Nov 07, 2022

The Bottom Line: Money Talks Collaborations like the Bellator MMA-Rizin Fighting Federation partnership on New Year’s Eve do not figure to become more commonplace anytime...

Bellator MMA

Todd Martin

Nov 01, 2022

Roberto Souza Claims ‘Lethal’ Ground Game Superior to A.J. McKee’s If the fight hits the mat, Rizin Fighting Federation lightweight kingpin Roberto de Souza believes he can teach his Bellator MMA-based foe a...

Rizin Fighting Federation

Marcelo Alonso

Oct 28, 2022

Pictures: Bellator, Rizin FF Joint NYE Press Conference Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation held a joint press conference Wednesday in Japan to reveal its collaborative effort on Dec. 31 at...

Bellator MMA

Sherdog.com Staff

Oct 26, 2022

A.J. McKee vs. Roberto Souza Tops Bellator vs. Rizin Lineup on New Year’s Eve A.J. McKee will face Rizin Fighting Federation lightweight king Roberto de Souza in the main event of Bellator vs. Rizin-themed offering on New...

Rizin Fighting Federation

Tristen Critchfield

Oct 26, 2022

Bellator vs. Rizin Press Conference Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation unveil the details of their newly announced New Year's Eve collaboration, live at 5:00 a.m. ET.

Bellator MMA

SHERDOG

Oct 26, 2022

Kleber Koike Erbst Submits Juntaro Ushiku, Captures Featherweight Crown at Rizin 39 There’s death, taxes, and Kleber Koike Erbst submitting his opponents due to triangle choke maneuvers.

Rizin Fighting Federation

Tudor Leonte

Oct 23, 2022

Juntaro Ushiku to Defend 145-Pound Title Against Kleber Koike Erbst Atop Rizin 39 Several competitors from the July 31 Rizin Fighting Federation showcase are ready to fight again less than three months later.

Rizin Fighting Federation

Jay Pettry

Oct 06, 2022

Mayweather Destroys Asakura, Horiguchi Chokes Out ‘Kintaro’ in Rizin Doubleheader Floyd Mayweather humiliated another Japanese striker—and picked up another easy payday—at the Super Rizin/Rizin 38 dual card in Saitama, Japan.

Boxing

Ben Duffy

Sep 25, 2022

Pictures: Super Rizin/Rizin 38 Floyd Mayweather faced Mikuru Asakura, and Kyoji Horiguchi took on Yuto Hokamura, in the main events of Rizin's dual fight card on Sept. 25 in...

Rizin Fighting Federation

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 25, 2022

Featherweight Championship Bout Tops Rizin 39 Lineup on Oct. 23 Rizin Fighting Federation featherweight champion Juntaro Ushiku will defend his crown against Kleber Koike Erbst in the Rizin 39 main event on...

Rizin Fighting Federation

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2022

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