Bellator, Rizin Announce Several Matchups for Year-End Japan Cards Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation are teaming up to put on quite a couple of events at the end of the year.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Weili Zhang Turns 30 The Black Tiger Fight Club representative will challenge Jessica Andrade for the women’s strawweight championship at UFC Fight Night 157.

Fight Facts: Rizin FF 17 Rizin Fighting Federation on Sunday celebrated its 20th event with a show in the Saitama Super Arena on Saitama, Japan.

Rizin Adds Trio of Bouts to July Card Including Debut of Ivan Shtyrkov Rizin Fighting Federation is putting together quite a card for the end of July, adding three more fights to an already solid lineup.

By the Numbers: Nick Hein vs. Frank Camacho Nick Hein was supposed to meet Luigi Vendramini at UFC Fight Night 153, but the latter pulled out following an injury.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Urijah Faber Celebrates No. 40 It seems safe to assume that the mixed martial arts world would look much different today had Urijah Faber not left his imprint on it. The Team Alpha Male founder and former...

By the Numbers: Jose Aldo vs. Alexander Volkanovski With two consecutive victories, Jose Aldo is slowly gaining his rhythm. He will look to further his momentum at UFC 237 by derailing Alexander Volkanovski, who is coming off a career-defining win over...

By the Numbers: Justin Willis After four victories in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, including one over Mark Hunt, American Kickboxing Academy standout Justin Willis has...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Michael Bisping Turns 40 Michael Bisping’s achievements in mixed martial arts seemed destined to age well, even as he goes down in history as one of the sport’s most polarizing figures. One of 10 men who have captured the undisputed...

Fight Facts: Rizin 14 & Rizin ‘Heisei’s Last Yarennoka!’ Rizin Fighting Federation tied a bow on its 2018 campaign on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, as it staged events on back-to-back days in Saitama, Japan.