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Rizin FF 23 free fight: Kai Asakura smashes Hiromasa Ogikubo with soccer kicks to win 135-pound title

BAD MMA News — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:21:24 +0000

After losing his first shot at the Rizin FF bantamweight title, Japan’s Kai Asakura had no intention of letting history repeat itself when he returned for a second crack at the gold. Asakura (15-2) took on “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 24 finalist Hiromasa Ogikubo in the main event of Rizin FF 23 at the Pia Arena in Yokohama, and he didn’t waste his chance as he demolished Ogikubo (20-5-2) inside a round to claim the title in impressive style. Asakura found his groove early on and let fly with some flashy, powerful strikes, including a thumping body kick and a flying knee as he attacked Ogikubo’s midsection early. He then switched his attention to Ogikubo’s chin and connected with a peach of an uppercut that briefly wobbled his opponent. Sensing victory was near, Asakura cut off the cage and loaded up with strikes as his power began to tell.

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Rizin FF 23 results: Kai Asakura blasts his way to bantamweight title in Yokohama

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:20:44 +0000

Japanese promotion Rizin FF’s second event in two days at the Pia Arena saw a night packed with finishes on a memorable evening in Yokohama. Taglined “Calling Over,” Rizin FF 23 featured a nine-fight card, including six MMA bouts that culminated with the coronation of a new bantamweight champion as Kai Asakura and Hiromasa Ogikubo battled it out for the vacant 135-pound strap. Bantamweights also featured in the co-headliner, as contenders Yuki Motoya and Mamoru Uoi faced off for a possible shot at the newly-crowned champion. Here, we recap the best of the action as Rizin FF completed its Yokohama double-header…

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Rizin FF 23 live results

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:35:23 +0000

The lights come back on at Yokohama’s Pia Arena as the venue hosts its second event in successive days, with Rizin FF 23 completing the promotion’s double-header as they return with their second post-COVID-19 event, taglined “Calling Over.” The main event features a battle for the vacant Rizin FF bantamweight title, as former title challenger Kai Asakura gets a second successive shot at the vacant 135-pound belt against Hiromasa Ogikubo . Asakura’s first attempt ended in a knockout defeat to Manel Kape, who has since departed the promotion to sign for the UFC. It means the strap is up for grabs once again, and the door has reopened for Asakura (14-2), who will now face Ogikubo (20-4-2), who booked his place in the title fight with a pair of split-decision victories over fellow contenders Yuki Motoya and Shintaro Ishiwatari last year at Rizin FF 17 and 20 respectively.

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RIZIN FF announces arena return with August double-header in Yokohama

BAD MMA News — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:47:54 +0000

Japanese promotion RIZIN FF is returning to action in August with a double-header in Yokohama and a pair of title fights already booked. RIZIN FF 22 and RIZIN FF 23 – dubbed “Starting Over” and “Calling Over” respectively – will take place at the Pia Arena in Yokohoma. The events will take place with fans in attendance, with the arena operating at 50% capacity to allow for social distancing. The headline fight of the weekend will see Kai Asakura take on Hiromasa Ogikubo for the vacant bantamweight title. The fight represents Asakura’s second consecutive shot at the bantamweight bout after he was knocked out by Manel Kape in their battle for the vacant belt at RIZIN FF 20. Kape has since departed RIZIN to join the UFC, leaving the title up for grabs once again, and Asakura is determined to take full advantage

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