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TOKYO – July 16, 2016 – RIZIN FF, the combat sports federation headed by former PRIDE Fighting Championships boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced at a press conference today that all-time great Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (MMA: 31-11-1, … Read More

By FCF Staff

Not everyone is a fan of the UFC’s Reebok uniforms, and it certainly doesn’t sound like RIZIN’s CEO, Nobuyuki Sakakibara, is one either.

The former PRIDE boss was recently asked whether he’s considered bringing a similar policy … Read More

Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) KO's Shinji Sasaki at RIZIN.1. SOCCER KICK pic.twitter.com/nzlexOEasA

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TOKYO – April 4, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced today that legendary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) pioneer and former professional wrestling standout Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-3), will … Read More

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TOKYO – March 24, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced during a press conference today, that it has inked five  new, star-studded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts … Read More

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TOKYO – March 16, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced during a press conference today, the return of all-time fan favorite Kazuyuki “Ol’ Ironhead” Fujita (15-10), who … Read More

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TOKYO – March 7, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced during a press conference, the signing of all-time Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) great Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” … Read More

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (March 1, 2016) – The co-main event for “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” is set, with the news that Patricio “Pitbull” Freire (24-3) will compete against John “Macapa” Teixeira (19-1-2) in featherweight action on … Read More

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (February, 19) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce its next tentpole event, “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo,” which will emanate from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on May 14 and air … Read More

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By FCF Staff

Although Fedor Emelianenko is expected to return to Rizin Fighting Federation for his next bout, the former PRIDE heavyweight champ has explained why he only signed a one fight deal with the promotion.

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Many hardcore fans weren’t happy to hear that Fedor Emelianenko is fighting a man with just two MMA bouts on his record tomorrow, but the Russian star says Jaideep Singh is a “serious contender”.

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By FCF Staff

Former Pride boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara’s Rizin Fighting Federation has hosted its first event to date, and in the main event, Shinya Aoki ensured Kazushi Sakuraba’s comeback wasn’t a triumphant one.

Aoki stopped the 46 year-old legend in … Read More

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By FCF Staff

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko will take on Jaideep Singh at Rizing Fighting Federation’s New Year’s Eve show after all, as the promotion has finally confirmed that the bout will take place on December 31st.

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By FCF Staff

Rizing Fighting Federation’s debut cards will not be short on spectacle, as the new promotion has announced that renowned kicker Jerome LeBanner will take on former sumo star, Kaido “Baruto Kaido” Hoovelson on December 31st. The bout … Read More

By FCF Staff

Rizin Fighting Federation continues to round out the line-up for its upcoming debut, as the Japanese promotion has announced three more bouts for its December 29th card.

One of the match-ups will feature Bellator’s Brennan Ward (12-3) … Read More