RISE World Series 2023: 2nd Round

After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.

A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.

Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.

After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?

Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.

In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Han Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!

A businessman, Tsuda, runs into a childhood friend, Kojima, on the subway. Kojima is working as a semiprofessional boxer. Tsuda soon begins to suspect that Kojima might be having an affair with his fiancée Hizuru. After an altercation, Tsuda begins training rigorously himself, leading to an extremely bloody, violent confrontation.

MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.

When Koryu's childhood friend Shurei is abducted by gangsters, the desperate young woman recruits a female martial artist and a tough-as-nails stranger to join her for a dangerous rescue mission.

A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.

Martial arts fighter Joe goes to prison for four years and takes his wife's blame for a drug bust. After his release, he learns that his son needs expensive surgery because of a life-threatening tumor. Joe's only chance to save him: a brutal all-styles tournament with a $100,000 prize.

Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and teacher of Nick and Ruben) Shingo.

WrestleMania 31 was the thirty-first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on March 29, 2015, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.

The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.

When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 4, 2024, at the Farmasi Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A UFC Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg headlined the event.

The two biggest punching heavyweights on the planet collide at the Co-op Live in Manchester where WBO world champion Fabio Wardley defends his title against former IBF ruler Daniel Dubois.

Juliana Velasquez vs. Denise Kielholtz (Flyweight) Tyrell Fortune vs. Matt Mitrione (Heavyweight) Matheus Mattos vs. Cee Jay Hamilton (Bantamweight) Arlene Blencowe vs. Dayana Silva (Featherweight) Johnny Eblen vs. Travis Davis (Middleweight)

Patrício Freire vs. A.J. McKee (Featherweight) Mads Burnell vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (Featherweight) Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Manny Muro (Lightweight) Brent Primus vs. Islam Mamedov (Lightweight) Goiti Yamauchi vs. Chris Gonzalez (Lightweight)

On May 4th, RIZIN Otoko Matsuri storms back into the iconic Tokyo Dome, delivering a night of high-stakes showdowns and unforgettable drama. Headlining the event, featherweight champion Kleber Koike puts his belt on the line against undefeated Kyrgyz sensation Razhabali Shaidulloev, a rising powerhouse with fight-ending power. The co-main event features the electrifying return of Mikuru Asakura, who steps into the ring against former champion Chihiro Suzuki in a battle between two of Japan’s biggest stars. Adding to the spectacle, RIZIN’s first Heavyweight Grand Prix in nearly a decade kicks off, promising chaos, knockouts, and the birth of a new heavyweight king.

Dream.2 Middle Weight Grandprix 2008 1st Round was a mixed martial arts event promoted by DREAM. It took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan. The event hosted the opening round of the promotion's Middleweight Grand Prix. All bouts were conducted under DREAM Rules, (1stR x 10 min, 2ndR x 5min) in an 84 kg/185 lbs weight class.

This event was the first-ever MMA event produced by Most Valuable Promotions, which also aired on Netflix. A women's featherweight bout between former Strikeforce and UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano served as the event headliner. A five round welterweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight winner Nate Diaz and Mike Perry took place as the co-main event.

UFC on ESPN 28: Hall vs. Strickland was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 31, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A middleweight bout between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland headlined this event.

UFC on ESPN 29: Cannonier vs. Gastelum was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 21, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and former interim title challenger and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen middleweight winner Kelvin Gastelum headlined this event.

Heavyweight icon Oleksandr Usyk (24-0 returns, headlining an unmissable RING event against legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. With Usyk out to defend his unified championship at the famous Egyptian pyramids, who will seal eternal glory in Giza?

Yoshiki Takei vs. Yuttapong Tongdee is scheduled to take place on May 28, 2025 at the Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, Japan.

RISE’s biggest match of the year, “ELDORADO,” takes place on Saturday, March 28, at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan. Top RISE all-stars shaping the current era of striking martial arts—including Shirō, Kento Haraguchi, Taiju Shiratori, and Ryūjin Nasukawa—will gather under one roof. The main event is a supreme title clash: RISE World Bantamweight Champion Shirō faces the 8th RISE Bantamweight Champion Koki Osaki. The two first met in October 2022, when Shirō won by an extension decision. Since then, Osaki has built a winning streak and earned another shot, making this a long-awaited revenge match. Will the champion remain an unbreakable wall, or will the challenger’s three-year determination finally claim the world belt?

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 25, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A UFC Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Alexander Volkanovski and former title challenger Brian Ortega headlined the event.

ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on April 5, 2025, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championship bout between current champion (also current ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World champion) Roman Kryklia and promotional newcomer Lyndon Knowles headlined the event.

Hata, the OPBF Oriental Pacific Super Featherweight champion, boasts a high KO rate of 15 KOs out of 16 wins, and will be defending his title for the first time. Ogawa, the former IBF World Super Featherweight champion, is currently on a three-fight winning streak! Will he make a complete comeback?

UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, United States. A UFC Bantamweight Championship rematch between current champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Sean O'Malley headlined this event. A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Julianna Peña and the 2012 and 2016 Olympic gold medalist in judo Kayla Harrison co-headlined this event.

UFC Fight Night 192: Smith vs. Spann was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 18, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title challenger Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann served as the main event.

PFL 2025 World Tournament: First Round 1 took place on April 3, 2025, at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida. This mixed martial arts event features the opening round of the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions in PFL’s single-elimination world tournament. The main event pits former Bellator Welterweight Champion Jason Jackson against Andrey Koreshkov, while the co-main event showcases Jesus Pinedo vs. Adam Borics in featherweight action. Other notable bouts include Magomed Umalatov vs. Logan Storley and Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev on the main card, with prelims featuring Gabriel Braga vs. Frederik Dupras and Nathan Kelly vs. Tae Kyun Kim.

3150 × LUSHBOMU vol.4 ~2 Days~ takes place on March 29, 2025, at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. This boxing showcase features Masamichi Yabuki challenging Angel Ayala for the IBF World Flyweight title in the main event. Other fighters include Aoi Yokoyama vs. Giemel Magramo for the OPBF Super Flyweight title, plus Ei Go, Hayate Hanada, and Ayumu Sano on the card. Additional bouts showcase rising stars like Jeo Santisima and Koki Okamoto in various matchups. It’s the explosive first night of a historic two-day event in 2025, broadcast live on ABEMA.

UFC 282: Błachowicz vs. Ankalaev was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place on December 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.