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Rizin Is Dying: Here’s How We Fix It

Desmond Madden

Sadly it looks like Rizin 15 bombed in the Japanese market, pulling in just an average of 5.8% of the TV ratings. The broadcast peaked during the Tenshin Nasukawa VS Fritz Aldin Biagtan fight pulling in 8% of eyeballs, but overall the viewership was still a monumental far cry from the previous success they enjoyed in 2018. Check below: So with Rizin on what appears to be a downwards skid, lets evaluate what they need to do for a rebound to greatness 1. Don’t book: Manny Pacquaio Vs Takanori Gomi – This so stupid for so many different reasons but … Continue reading Rizin Is Dying: Here’s How We Fix It

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Rizin 15 Trailer Drops

Desmond Madden

The Japanese fighting behemoth that is Rizin have decided to drop the trailer for Rizin 15. Praise the MMA Gods that be for Rizin; it and KSW seem to be the only MMA promotions that are actively embracing the idea that MMA is just all about watching two men try to ***Khabib voice*** smesh each other to death inside an enclosure. Thank you Mr. Takada, very cool. The event takes place April 21st and can be watched on Fite.Tv. The full card is below (h/t Tapology) Continue reading Rizin 15 Trailer Drops

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10 People We Want Mayweather To Fight In RIZIN

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On New Years Eve 2018; the Saitama Super Arena roared with excitement as it played host to an exhibition bout between Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and the electric kickboxing prodigy that is Tenshin Nasukawa. After a dominant display by the eminent American, some were left wondering ‘what now?’ and I am here to answer that question. Without further ado, here are 10 possible candidates for Floyd’s next cash-in. 10. Usain Bolt They say styles make fights, so what better than matching up one of the greatest boxers of all time with a man that can run really really really fast? … Continue reading 10 People We Want Mayweather To Fight In RIZIN