The Latest Breaking News from RIZIN

Scott Coker bullish on Bellator’s future in Japan

Bellator will return to Japan as part of another co-promotion with Rizin, which Scott Coker has teased for a while.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2023

Bellator X Rizin 2 to feature AJ McKee vs. Patricky Freire, Kyoji Horiguchi in inaugural men’s flyweight title fight

Bellator returns to Japan in July to continue the lightweight world grand prix and crown an inaugural men's flyweight champion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2023

Nate Diaz teases next move amid Jake Paul fight offer

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has signed with MMA promotion PFL and made the UFC legend an offer

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Booking Five Blockbuster UFC Bouts for 2023

Here are the most anticipated matchups fight fans want to see inside the octagon next year. Now make it happen, Dana White.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

Bellator vs. RIZIN cross-promotion event risky business, but true example of ‘the martial arts way,’ say promoters

"You're putting your brand in harm's way," explained Bellator president Scott Coker.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2022

Kyoji Horiguchi knows dangers of fighting opponent he’s beat twice already at Bellator vs. Rizin event

Kyoji Horiguchi saw what happened to teammate Kayla Harrison fighting an opponent for a third time after being up 2-0.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022

Scott Coker details two-year deal with RIZIN, plans for potential U.S. cross-promotion show in 2023

Bellator is no stranger to cross-promotion, but its new agreement with RIZIN has "never been done before," according to Scott Coker.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022

Video: Does Rizin vs. Bellator show that MMA needs more cross-promoting?

Bellator and RIZIN are going head-to-head on New Year's Eve. Could MMA use more cross-promotion?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2022

Spinning Back Clique: Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva reaction, GSP and Nate Diaz returns?, more

Join us for this week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA focused around Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2022

Rizin and Bellator knocked it out of the park with these amazing samurai vs. gladiator NYE event posters

When it comes to MMA posters, this just proves (once again) that Rizin stands alone as the pound-for-pound king.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022