Scott Coker Teases Bellator-RIZIN Cross-Promotion Bout

Bellator president Scott Coker may be getting his wish. In the past, Coker has dealt with cross-promotion of some sort. Back in his Strikeforce days, Coker had to work with M-1 Global to book Fedor Emelianenko. During his time at Bellator, BAMMA has he…

Bellator president Scott Coker may be getting his wish. In the past, Coker has dealt with cross-promotion of some sort. Back in his Strikeforce days, Coker had to work with M-1 Global to book Fedor Emelianenko. During his time at Bellator, BAMMA has held events on the promotion’s undercard for trips to Europe. He may […]

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Chael Sonnen Believes RIZIN Is Setting Floyd Mayweather Up For A Loss

Chael Sonnen isn’t buying the idea that RIZIN views Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa as an exhibition match. Fight fans were stunned when a RIZIN press conference took place to announce that Mayweather would be fighting Nasukawa inside the S…

Chael Sonnen isn’t buying the idea that RIZIN views Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa as an exhibition match. Fight fans were stunned when a RIZIN press conference took place to announce that Mayweather would be fighting Nasukawa inside the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on Dec. 31. Mayweather later said the promotion lost his trust […]

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De La Hoya Reacts To Mayweather-Rizin Fiasco

Earlier this month, Floyd Mayweather and Rizin announced that they will be working together for “Money’s” next fight. It was announced Mayweather would be fighting kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa for Rizin’s end-of-year ev…

Earlier this month, Floyd Mayweather and Rizin announced that they will be working together for “Money’s” next fight. It was announced Mayweather would be fighting kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa for Rizin’s end-of-year event. However, days later, Mayweather announced that the fight was off. Mayweather claimed that the promotion mislead him, and he didn’t initially think the fight was […]

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Conor McGregor Reacts To Floyd Mayweather’s Rizin Debut

Conor McGregor finds Floyd Mayweather’s Rizin debut humorous to say the least, as the Irishman is having a laugh on social media about it. RIZIN held a press conference in Japan last night (Nov. 4, 2018) to announce the partnership with Team Mayweather. He will be fighting Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14 at the promotion’s New Year’s […]

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Conor McGregor finds Floyd Mayweather’s Rizin debut humorous to say the least, as the Irishman is having a laugh on social media about it.

RIZIN held a press conference in Japan last night (Nov. 4, 2018) to announce the partnership with Team Mayweather. He will be fighting Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14 at the promotion’s New Year’s Eve show. The rules are yet to be determined for Mayweather’s promotional debut. We do know, however, the event will be staged at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

McGregor shared his feelings on the bout via his Instagram.

“Is that a tracksuit or a sauna suit Floyd haha wtf. Is it hot in Tokyo or what’s the story here? That climate change is no joke f*ck me hahah. What in the f*ck is going on here? Who’s this little prick next to you? That’s mad sh*t. Like something out of Rush Hour 5 or something. Chris Tucker and Jackie f*cking Chan back in this b*tch. F*cking brilliant. Mad little bastard you are Floyd. Fair f*cks to you mate. No lie. F*ck it.”

Mayweather is now 50-0 after defeating McGregor last August. As for Nasukawa, he last beat Kyoji Horiguchi in a kickboxing match in RIZIN last September.

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Joe Rogan: Floyd Mayweather Could Have ‘Terrible Night’ In RIZIN Debut

UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Floyd Mayweather could be in for a rough night upon his Rizin debut.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. has done it yet again.

“Money” stole headlines last night with the announcement that he’d be fighting for the Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion RIZIN FF. Mayweather will fight Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14 on December 31st from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The ruleset for the contest has yet to be determined; however, many assume it will not be under MMA rules.

Should Mayweather allow Nasukawa to even kick, it could be a rough night for the 50-0 undefeated boxer. At least, that’s the thinking of longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Rogan recently took to Instagram to react to the news of Mayweather’s new venture with Rizin. Rogan said he’s happy people will look up Nasukawa’s name and watch some of his past fights.

He also said that, depending on the fight’s ruleset, Mayweather could be in for a rough night in Japan:

“I’m sure many of you combat sports fans have heard that Floyd Mayweather has signed to face Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan on New Years Eve. I don’t know what kind of ‘special rules’ they’re supposed to be fighting under but I just like the fact that it’s going to happen and that people get to google Tenshin’s name and see some of his fights.

“He’s a true striking genius. I doubt Floyd is going to agree to any rules that allow Tenshin to kick, but if he does it could be a terrible night for him. This kid is the truth.”

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I’m sure many of you combat sports fans have heard that @floydmayweather has signed to face @tenshin.nasukawa in Japan on New Years Eve. I don’t know what kind of “special rules” they’re supposed to be fighting under but I just like the fact that it’s going to happen and that people get to google Tenshin’s name and see some of his fights. He’s a true striking genius. I doubt Floyd is going to agree to any rules that allow Tenshin to kick, but if he does it could be a terrible night for him. This kid is the truth. #Repost @tenshin.nasukawa ??? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ??RIZIN??????????????????????? ????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????? ??????????????????????KO???? ????????????????? ??????????????? #RIZIN14 #cygames #mayweather #tenshinnasukawa #?????? #???? #???

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Mirko Cro Cop Returns At September’s RIZIN 13

Mirko Crop will be back in action this fall.

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MMA legend Mirko Cro Cop returns to action this September.

Earlier today (Fri., August 24, 2018) Japanese promotion RIZIN held a press conference consequently announcing the bouts for their upcoming RIZIN 13 on September 30, 2018, from the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo.

The event will be headlined by RIZIN bantamweight champion and former UFC flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi. He will face off with undefeated kickboxer Tenshin in the main event under RIZIN kickboxing rules. The fight will be Horiguchi’s kickboxing debut, therefore making it a huge occurrence for Japanese combat sports.

The event will also feature the RIZIN debut of kickboxer TAIGA. He’ll meet Kento Haraguchi in another bout under RIZIN kickboxing rules.

RIZIN 13 is gaining recognition due to another reason, however.

Former Pride FC Grand Prix winner and UFC vet Mirko Cro Cop will face RIZIN Megaton champion Roque Martinez. Martinez is coming off a huge win at RIZIN 12. Filipovic will return from a significant knee injury that forced him out of his scheduled Bellator 200 match-up against Roy Nelson because of its severity.

Daron Cruickshank and Diego Brandao will meet in a battle of UFC veterans, providing another exciting fight. The full RIZIN 13 lineup can be viewed right here via MMA Mania:

TAIGA vs Kento Haraguchi (kickboxing)
Kyoji Horiguchi vs Tenshin (kickboxing)
Daron Cruickshank vs Diego Brandao
Jiri Prochazka vs Jake Heun
Andy Nguyen vs Miyuu Yamamoto II
Yusaku Nakamura vs Manel Kape
Mikuru Asakura vs Karshyga Dautbek
Kai Asakura vs Topnoi
Mitsuhisa Sunabe vs Haruo Ochi
Cro Cop vs Roque Martinez

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