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Rizin FF 25 results: Yutaka Saito halts Mikuru Asakura’s winning streak, captures inaugural title

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:11:51 +0000

Japanese promotion Rizin FF crowned their first featherweight champion at Rizin FF 25 as Yutaka Saito claimed the inaugural 145-pound title in Osaka, Japan after snapping Mikuru Asakura ’s three-year winning streak. Asakura (13-2) settled into his strikes early and connected with a succession of body kicks from the southpaw stance, as well as a well-timed knee to the body as Saito (19-4-2) stepped in to close the distance. But Asakura’s early momentum came to a halt when a thumping kick to Saito’s groin brought the bout to a stop as the referee allowed the injured fighter time to fully recover. When the action resumed, Asakura went straight back to his body kick and connected hard with Saito’s midsection, while Saito struggled to find his range with his own strikes

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Rizin FF 25 live results

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 06:37:05 +0000

The Rizin FF ring lands in Osaka, Japan, with the promotion’s featherweight title up for grabs in the main event. The 145-pound strap will be contested between two explosive contenders as Mikuru Asakura (13-1), brother of current Rizin FF bantamweight champion Kai, will look to add a second title to the family collection when he takes on former two-time Shooto featherweight champion Yutaka Saito (18-4-2). The fight card in Japan features six MMA bouts in total, with bantamweight contenders Hiromasa Ogikubo (20-5-2) and Kenta Takizawa (11-5) set to face off in the co-main event looking to earn a shot at the title in 2021, while former ONE lightweight champion Kotetsu Boku (26-15-2) returns to action against Rikuto Shirakawa (8-8-1). Rizin FF 25 takes place Saturday, Nov. 21 at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan. The event streams live via online pay-per-view .

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Rizin FF 25 video: Feathers will fly as Mikuru Asakura and Yutaka Saito go for gold in Osaka

BAD MMA News — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:13:24 +0000

Rizin FF heads to Osaka as the Japanese promotion gets ready to crown a new featherweight champion. The vacant title will be contested in the night’s main event, as Mikuru Asakura (13-1) and two-time Shooto featherweight champion Yutaka Saito (18-4-2) prepare to face off for featherweight gold at Osaka-Jo Hall on Saturday, Nov. 21. The featherweight title fight tops a card featuring six MMA bouts. The co-headliner sees rival bantamweight contenders Hiromasa Ogikubo and Kenta Takizawa go head to head, while Japanese MMA veteran and former ONE lightweight champion Kotetsu Boku returns to action against Rikuto Shirakawa . Rizin FF 25 takes place Saturday, Nov

Rizin FF 25 video: Feathers will fly as Mikuru Asakura and Yutaka Saito go for gold in Osaka – MMA Junkie