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Vugar Karamov Stifles Shuya Kimura in Rizin 'Landmark Vol. 11' Headliner Former Rizin Fighting Federation featherweight champion Vugar Karamov proved that he is no steppingstone and held off the challenge of a highly-touted prospect on Saturday in the main event of Rizin "Landmark Vol....

Rizin Fighting Federation

Robert Sargent

Jun 14, 2025

Rizin Announces Several New Matchups for June 14 Landmark Event in Sapporo The Rizin Fighting Federation heavyweight grand prix will wrap up its opening round next month.

Rizin Fighting Federation

Jay Pettry

May 09, 2025

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Urijah Faber Celebrates No. 45 As patriarch of the revolutionary Team Alpha Male camp, founder of the A1 Combat promotion and one of the first true mixed martial arts...

UFC

Brian Knapp

May 07, 2024

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Andre Fili Turns 30 The Team Alpha Male mainstay has become a staple of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight division.

UFC

Brian Knapp

Jun 19, 2020

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Alistair Overeem Turns 40 The path of destruction left by “The Demolition Man” during his two decade-long career inspires both awe and wonder.

Brian Knapp

May 02, 2020

The 2016 MMA National Olympic Teams: Japan From Mizuki Inoue to Tsuyoshi Kosaka, the island nation’s hypothetical contingent connects the dots between the past, present and future in...

Jordan Breen

Jul 16, 2016

Hironaka Nets Title, Urushitani Retains at ‘Shootor’s Legacy 3’ TOKYO -- UFC veteran and Cage Force lightweight champion Kuniyoshi Hironaka captured yet another title Monday evening, this time claiming the vacant Shooto world 154-pound title by dominating...

Tony Loiseleur

Jul 18, 2011

Inside Shooto’s Scandal, Legacy and Future Since its inception in 1985, Shooto has provided a comprehensive and sporting account of mixed martial arts. However, that reputation and legacy...

Tony Loiseleur

Mar 10, 2011

Fujiwara to Defend Bantamweight Strap Against Shimizu at ZST 27 Keisuke Fujiwara | Daniel Herbertson/Sherdog.com Zst bantamweight champion Keisuke Fujiwara will put his belt on the line for the...

Chris Nelson

Jan 27, 2011