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Ex-Bellator, Rizin FF champion Juan Archuleta ‘would love’ to sign with UFC

The fact that the UFC gave Michael Page a chance late in his career makes Juan Archuleta believe anything is possible.

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Kai Asakura stops Juan Archuleta with brutal knee to the body, wins bantamweight title at Rizin 45

Kai Asakura is once again Rizin bantamweight champion.

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Bellator champ Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire encouraged about potential from PFL purchase

Arguably the best fighter in Bellator history, Patricio Freire has seen it all in the promotion.

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Bellator X Rizin 2 predictions: Short-notice replacement Roberto de Souza or Patricky Freire in Japan?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator X Rizin 2 card in Japan, featuring Roberto de Souza vs. Patricky Freire.

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How to watch Bellator X Rizin 2: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info, preview videos (Updated)

Here's what you need to know for Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan with Patricky Freire vs Roberto de Souza and an inaugural flyweight title bout.

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Lorenz Larkin explains why not ‘giving a f*ck about everything’ changed his career

Lorenz Larkin is running hot, and he explains why things are going so well for him in his career ahead of Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan.

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Video: Ex-Bellator champ Juan Archuleta beats Naoki Inoue in return to Rizin FF

Watch ex-Bellator champ Juan Archuleta extend his winning streak to three in a row at Rizin FF 42.

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A.J. McKee on use of soccer kicks in Rizin FF debut: ‘I’ve always dreamed of doing that’

Bellator star A.J. McKee discusses what it was like to fight with legal soccer kicks and knees to downed opponents in his Rizin FF debut.

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A.J. McKee: 'I Would Destroy' UFC's Alexander Volkanovski

Fresh off Saturday's win against Rizin lightweight titleholder Roberto de Souza, 'Mercenary' says he's game to take on another champion.

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A.J. McKee spent $100K on handmade samurai suit for Bellator vs. Rizin FF entrance: ‘It took a while to pull the trigger’

For A.J. McKee, it was worth every penny.

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Juan Archuleta glad to leave Japan with win over hard-headed fellow animal Soo Chul Kim

Juan Archuleta helped make it 5-0 for Bellator over Rizin on New Year's Eve with his split decision win over Soo Chul Kim in Japan.

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After long bantamweight run, Kyoji Horiguchi happy with flyweight return

Former Bellator and Rizin champion Kyoji Horiguchi beat Hiromasa Ougikubo for a third time Saturday in Japan.

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Video: The epic entrances from Bellator’s New Year’s Eve sweep over Rizin

Team Bellator had a pretty epic way to ring in the new year Saturday in Japan, and its members' entrances were equally epic.

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A.J. McKee wants Japan return after Rizin FF vs. Bellator win – except with title on the line

A.J. McKee hopes there are more opportunities to fight in Japan in his future, and ideally with gold on the line.

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Scott Coker reacts to Bellator’s 5-0 win vs. Rizin FF: ‘This is the best roster we’ve ever had’

Scott Coker says Bellator's 5-0 sweep over Rizin FF shows how competitive the promotion's roster is.

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Rizin FF 40 video: Ex-UFC title challenger John Dodson scores vicious knockout in debut

Two-time UFC title challenger John Dodson scored a vicious knockout of Hideo Tokoro in his Rizin FF debut.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: A.J. McKee edges champ Roberto de Souza, secures 5-0 sweep for Team Bellator

A.J. McKee defeated Rizin FF champion Roberto de Souza in a unanimous decision to make it 5-0 for Team Bellator at Rizin FF vs. Bellator.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ shuts down Kleber Koike in champion-vs-champion bout

Patricio Freire got the better of Kleber Koike Erbst in the lone champion-vs-champion matchup on Saturday at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: Kyoji Horiguchi dominates Hiromasa Ougikubo to give Team Bellator series win

Former Bellator and Rizin FF champ Kyoji Horiguchi made it 3-0 for Team Bellator with a one-sided win win.

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Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator: Best photos from Japan

Check out these photos from the fights at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator at Saitama Super Arena just outside Tokyo, Japan.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: Juan Archuleta wins split decision after spectacular entrance

Juan Archuleta made an incredible entrance to the ring at Rizin FF vs. Bellator and followed it up with a competitive win.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: Gadzhi Rabadanov drops Koji Takeda early, wins unanimous decision

Khabib Nurmagomedov protege Gadzhi Rabadanov started strong for Team Bellator with a unanimous decision

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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao announces Rizin signing, plans to compete in 2023

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao appeared on Saturday's Rizin FF 40 broadcast and announced his intention to compete for the promotion in 2023.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator live and official results

Rizin FF vs. Bellator takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live official results from Japan beginning at 5 a.m. ET (2 a.m. PT).

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Roberto de Souza expects ‘difficult fight’ with A.J. McKee, but hopes win helps Rizin’s brand value

"I hope I get a win and raise the name of Rizin around the world."

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