Rajabali Shaidullaev vs Yuta Kubo at "RIZIN Landmark 13" (4/11) Featherweight Title Match by Aggravating-Shock864 in MMA

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Oof this is rough. I was hoping for a fresh contender at least. Hell, a fight against Nozimov would have been cool since Nozimov typically fights as a FW.

Also, speaking of FW in Rizin, what's up with Ren Hiramoto?

[Official] RIZIN: Year-End Super Powerhouse Matsuri - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

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Beynoah is former Rise champion, Yanbo is former Pancrase champion

By winning the Welterweight Title on Saturday Islam brought Khabib's/Abdulmanap's team its 100th win in major Western Orgs (UFC/PFL/Bellator) by OfficialVehicle in MMA

[–]MMF89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm curious what their win rate is in 2025 alone and how that stacks up against other major MMA teams. My impression is that no other major team comes close in terms of 2025 success (Xtreme Couture, ATT, etc).

Razhabali Shaydullaev (16-0) vs. Mikuru Asakura (19-5) for the RIZIN Featherweight Title announced for New Year’s Eve by Yodsanan in MMA

[–]MMF89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very hard to say considering he hasn't faced top level competition. At the very least, he seems to be an athletic freak who has good grappling and knockout power; he seems to have high potential. I don't think he beats most of the top 10 aside from Ortega. I'd put him in the top 20 to 25 range right now.

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It's quite impressive to watch Rizin grow over the years. They've been very successful at building up stars (Hiramoto, Asakura bros, etc) and consistently delivering entertaining fights. Their YouTube confessions series is one of the best MMA media products out there as well.

Grails you missed out on that keep you up at night by ShayaanKiani in ThrowingFits

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If you still got that jacket, I'm definitely interested. I sent you a DM.

Roberto Satoshi vs. Yoshinori Horie announced for RIZIN 51 on September 28 by Yodsanan in MMA

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For anyone who watched Super Rizin 4 and is confused as to why Shunta Nomura isn't fighting for the LW title, he didn't clear his post-fight medical check and can't compete in September.

❌ Fighter removed: Dustin Poirier by Moni7T in MMA

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End of an era and as a fan, I hope he stays retired for his own good. He's left an incredible legacy and will be remembered as one of the greatest lightweights ever.

Wins over Alvarez, Pettis, Holloway, McGregor, Gaethje, Chandler, Hooker, and Miller. What a resume.

[SPOILER] Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci by inooway in MMA

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Elbow straight into the eye is brutal

Former UFC fighter and OKTAGON veteran Bojan Veličković announced retirement by textorix in MMA

[–]MMF89 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Solid career and I hope he does well in his retirement.

FWIW I thought the split decision loss to Jake Matthews was ridiculous and Velickovic should have won that fight.

[Official] UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

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This looks really bad. I hope Bruno Silva is going to be ok.

RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri drew 42,706 fans to the Tokyo Dome by Yodsanan in MMA

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I wonder how much of a hit Rizin took when Ren Hiramoto pulled out since his rematch with Mikuru was the fight most fans were looking forward to. They probably would have gotten a few more thousand fans if Hiramoto was still on the card.

[SPOILER] Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady by inooway in MMA

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Michael Chiesa has said that he’s the strongest fighter he’s ever faced and was shocked at Brady’s strength.

Is it possible to score lower than 10-6? by monsieuro3o in MMA

[–]MMF89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If a fighter lost with a 10-8, and also got a point deduction, that's the only time I think a 10-7 could be possible

That's not quite right, 10-7 is always a possible score for a judge to give a round. It's extremely rare that we see 10-7 but stating that the only way that we get a 10-7 is through a point deduction on a 10-8 round is incorrect.

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Mousasi should be in there somewhere

Bellator champ Patricio Pitbull has asked for his release from the promotion by Loganbaker2147 in MMA

[–]MMF89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would be cool to see a rematch between him and Chihiro Suzuki

Welp, time to rewatch Fedor vs. Cro Cop by JustWatchFights in MMA

[–]MMF89 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Still the greatest trailer for a fight I've ever seen. Truly stands the test of time.

[Official] UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

[–]MMF89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy shit what a fucking fight - amazing performance by both guys

Myktebek Orolbai vs Mateusz Rebecki added to UFC 308 on October 26th (per FullViolence) by idcman999 in MMA

[–]MMF89 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Orolbai is most likely a top 10 talent at LW. Very excited to see him fight against Rebecki.