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Kyoji Horiguchi called his shot after UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira: he wants the flyweight belt, even if it means facing teammate Alexandre Pantoja. He outpointed Amir Albazi, then revealed he hurt his hand — and still wants the title next.
MMAtown’s 3 picks for UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira: Vinicius Oliveira as the underdog in the main event, Julius Walker as a value dog vs Jacoby, and Kyoji Horiguchi by decision (-125) against the ultra-durable Albazi in the Ufc.
Japan’s New Year’s Eve MMA tradition lives on as rizin ff returns with RIZIN Shiwasu: no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri at Saitama Super Arena. The card is built around Mikuru Asakura vs Razhabali Shaydullaev, plus the long-running crossover pipeline to the ufc.
UFC Qatar delivered a wild morning card as Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker headlined UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker, capped by a statement return from Kyoji Horiguchi in Horiguchi vs. Ulanbekov under the UFC banner.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 to win gold. Big nights for Carlos Prates and Lerone Murphy, tough setbacks for Kai Asakura and Du Plessis. Full breakdown inside.
The UFC 319 fight card features 14 bouts, including Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev, Aaron Pico vs. Lerone Murphy, and more high-stakes clashes.
From Horiguchi vs. Asakura to Cro Cop’s brutal KO, we break down the top 5 RIZIN fights that shook Japan’s biggest MMA stage. Don’t miss these legendary wars.
Curious about RIZIN Fighting Federation? Dive into the history, rules, and rising stars of Japan’s most explosive MMA promotion — from Jiri Prochazka to Super RIZIN, and more.
Watch every athlete hit the scale for UFC Macau, headlined by Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo. This UFC weigh-in video also features names like Zhang Mingyang, Kai Asakura, Jingnan Xiong, and Cody Haddon.
Step inside American Top Team, the MMA super gym that shaped champions in the UFC, PFL, RIZIN, and ONE FC. From Dustin Poirier to Alexandre Pantoja, ATT continues to produce MMA greatness.
Relive the epic moments of UFC 319 in this official Fight Motion video. Watch Du Plessis vs Chimaev and other highlights in slow motion, capturing every knockout and submission. Stay tuned as the UFC gears up for its return to UFC Shanghai.
Celebrate 10 years of RIZIN with the all-time fastest finishes in Japanese MMA. From Horiguchi vs McCall to Bennett vs Kimura, relive 15 explosive KOs and submissions that showcase RIZIN’s wild legacy. Learn more about what makes RIZIN unique.
Catch the official UFC 319 ceremonial weigh-ins live from Las Vegas. Watch Du Plessis vs Chimaev face off before their headline clash, plus the full card make weight. A must-watch moment before Saturday’s huge UFC event.
They are set to face each other in RIZIN 18.
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round RFF fight.
The fight is organized by the RIZIN Fighting Federation (RFF).
The fight is scheduled to take place on August 18, 2019
