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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.

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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.

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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

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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov praised for supporting devastated beaten fighter

Former UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov was in attendance for Bellator and RIZIN's cross-promotional event and he consoled a beaten fighter in the ring

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John Dodson wants Rizin FF bout vs. Kyoji Horiguchi: ‘He has to be my stepping stone’

John Dodson is hoping to fight fellow former UFC title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi now under the Rizin FF banner.

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Patricio Freire shares a monster of a toast with rival A.J. McKee after win in Japan

After his win over Kleber Koike in Japan, Patricio Freire had a face-to-face moment to toast arch rival A.J. McKee for the new year.

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Patricio Freire says Rizin’s rules similar to Vale Tudo: ‘I’m very used to kick some heads on the ground’

Bellator champ Patricio Freire is already familiar with Rizin's rules going into the promotion vs. promotion showdown on New Year's Eve.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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VIDEO: Rizin vs. Bellator New Year’s Eve faceoffs – including Noboyuki Sakakibara vs. Scott Coker!

With the five Rizin vs. Bellator matchups for Rizin 40 announced, the events top stars faced off – and so did the men in charge.

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Rizin vs. Bellator New Year’s Eve matchups announced: A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire among participants

Rizin and Bellator's best will go head to head on New Year's Eve in Japan.

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Rizin free fight: Kyoji Horiguchi chokes Yuto Hokamura unconscious in ruthless fashion

Watch Kyoji Horiguchi put away Yuto Hokamura in his return to Japan.

Daily Mirror

Floyd Mayweather receives apology after viral flower incident in exhibition fight

Mayweather was supposed to be presented with flowers ahead of his bout with Mikuru Asakura over the weekend, but ended up just having them thrown at his feet in a strange moment

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RIZIN 38 video: Kyoji Horiguchi survives knockdown, rallies for submission

Kyoji Horiguchi returned to Rizin FF for the first time since December 2020, and he got a much-needed win.

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VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard shoves RIZIN opponent Mikuru Asakura during faceoff

Things are heating up between Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura.

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Kyoji Horiguchi returns at RIZIN 38 in September, same card as Floyd Mayweather vs. Mikuru Asakura

Kyoji Horiguchi will return in search of his first win of 2022.

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Tofiq Musayev calls for title shot with Patricky Freire after 27-second KO at Bellator 283

Sidney Outlaw took a risk staying on Bellator 283 when his lightweight title fight was canceled. Tofiq Musayev made him pay for that choice.

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Ex-RIZIN champ Tofiq Musayev replaces Patricky Freire, as Bellator 283 elevates Douglas Lima vs. Jason Jackson

The Bellator 283 lineup faces multiple changes after champ Patricky Freire withdraws from his bout vs. Sidney Outlaw due to injury

Daily Mirror

Floyd Mayweather announces opponent for next fight as legend makes return

Mayweather, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend, will take on mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura in Japan in September

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