Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 23 (2024)

UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw

UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 24, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A bantamweight bout between former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen served as the event headliner. It was Dillashaw's first fight since his two-year suspension due to testing positive for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), which resulted in his title vacancy.

UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10

UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 took place Thursday, March 6, 2025 with 10 fights at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

RIZIN LANDMARK 9 in KOBE

Lightweight champion Roberto "Satoshi" de Souza's return match will be against K-Taro Nakamura in a lower weight class!

Tuff-N-Uff 141

Tuff-N-Uff 141 takes place Friday, February 14, 2025 with 17 fights at SAHARA Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

RIZIN 50

RIZIN 50 is RIZIN's first Shikoku tournament as a part of the opening commemoration event of Anabuki Arena. The main event is a bantamweight title match between Naoki Inoue and Yuki Motoya!

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States. A UFC Featherweight Championship bout for the vacant title between former champion Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes headlined the event.

UFC on ESPN 28: Hall vs. Strickland

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.

RISE 172

RISE 172 event takes place on October 29, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki facing Kazuki Miburo in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event. Other fighters include Ryunosuke Omori vs. Kuntae Kim, Taisei Umei vs. Ryusho Nakajima, and Hyuma Hitachi vs. Taishi Umezawa across the card. Additional bouts highlight Arina Kobayashi vs. Erika Gibo and Sumiya Ito vs. Shota.

RISE WORLD SERIES 2022 Ota

Cygames presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2022 in Ota City takes place on October 15, 2022, at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Kazuki Osaki defending his Super Flyweight (-53kg) title against Kazane in the main event. Other fighters include Taiju Shiratori vs. YA-MAN in a super lightweight bout, Daiki vs. Haruto Yasumoto in featherweight, and Hiroshi Nakamura vs. Lee in a 62.5kg superfight. Additional matchups showcase Kensei Yamakawa and top talent across various weight classes.

ONE Friday Fights 100: Muangthai vs. Abdulmedzhidov

ONE Friday Fights 100: Muangthai vs. Abdulmedzhidov was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on March 14, 2025, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A 137-pounds Muay Thai bout between Muangthai P.K.Saenchai and Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov was headlined the event.

RISE WORLD SERIES / SHOOT BOXING KINGS 2022

RISE WORLD SERIES / SHOOTBOXING-KINGS 2022 takes place on December 25, 2022, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Kento Haraguchi facing Serhiy Adamchuk in a RISE vs. GLORY superfight as the main event. Other key matchups include Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9 vs. Kosei Yamada in Yamada’s retirement bout, Kaito Ono vs. Stoyan Koprivlenski, and Taiju Shiratori vs. Ilias Banniss. Additional fighters like Shiro Matsumoto, Chadd Collins, and Tessa de Kom compete across RISE and Shootboxing rules. It’s a historic collaboration between RISE, GLORY, and Shootboxing, broadcast live on ABEMA.

Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist

The inspiring journey of professional MMA fighter and two-time world champion Rose Namajunas. The film documents her circuitous path to success and spotlights Namajunas' rare combination of ferocity, artistry, and vulnerability.

PANCRASE 352

The PANCRASE 352 event takes place on March 9, 2025, at Yokohama Budokan in Yokohama, Japan. This mixed martial arts card features Shizuka Sugiyama vs. Fumika Watanabe for the Flyweight title and Ryohei Kurosawa vs. Yoshiki Uematsu for the Strawweight belt. Other fighters include Rui Imura, Toki Matsui, Akihiro Murayama, and Hiroki Nagaoka across various weight classes. The event kicks off the 2025 numbered series with two title fights. It will be broadcast live on U-NEXT for MMA fans.

K-1 WORLD GP 2020: Autumn Osaka Battle

The K-1 WORLD GP 2020 JAPAN Autumn Osaka Battle takes place on September 22, 2020, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features Rukiya Anpo defending his Super Lightweight title against Hideaki Yamazaki. Other fighters include Takeru Segawa, Koya Urabe, Yuki Egawa, and Hiromi Wajima across various bouts. A special exhibition match pits Takeru against Kizaemon Saiga.

K-1 WORLD GP 2020: First Landing Kyushu

The K-1 WORLD GP 2020 JAPAN ～K-1九州初上陸～ takes place on November 2, 2020, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, Japan. This kickboxing event features fighters like Masaaki Noiri, Sina Karimian, Kana Morimoto, and Hirotaka Asahisa compete in additional matchups. It marks K-1’s inaugural event in Kyushu with a limited crowd.

K-1 WORLD GP 2020: Winter Crucial

The K-1 WORLD GP 2020 JAPAN Winter Crucial takes place on December 13, 2020, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Koya Urabe defending his Lightweight title against Yuki Yoza in the main event. Other fighters include Takeru Segawa, Leona Pettas, Hiromi Wajima, and Minoru Kimura across the card. A Welterweight Grand Prix with eight competitors like Kenta Hayashi also highlights the night. It’s K-1’s final major event of 2020.

K-1 WORLD GP 2021: Lightweight Title Match

K-1 WORLD GP 2021 JAPAN Lightweight Title Match takes place on July 17, 2021, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, Japan. This kickboxing event features Gonnapar Weerasakreck defending his Lightweight title against Taio Asahisa in the main event. Other fighters include Kenta Hayashi, Koya Urabe, Rukiya Anpo, and Hikaru Hasumi across the card. A notable superfight pits Leona Pettas against Chihiro Nakajima.

K-1 WORLD GP 2021: Super Welterweight & Featherweight Double Title Match

The K-1 WORLD GP 2021 JAPAN Super Welterweight & Featherweight Double Title Match takes place on December 4, 2021, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features Kimura “Philip” Minoru defending his Super Welterweight title against Daikai Shima in the main event. The co-main event pits Takanotsume Tatsuya against Taito Gunji for the Featherweight title. Other fighters include Kenta Hayashi, Gonnapar Weerasakreck, Leona Pettas, and Kizaemon Saiga across the card. It’s K-1’s final major event of 2021, showcasing two championship bouts.

K-1 WORLD GP 2022: K'FESTA 5

The K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN ～K’FESTA.5～ takes place on April 3, 2022, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Yuki Yoza challenging Taio Asahisa for the Lightweight title in the main event. Other fighters include Takanotsume Tatsuya, Leona Pettas, Kizaemon Saiga, and Minoru Kimura across the card. A notable bout pits Kenta Hayashi against Kona Kato in the welterweight division. It’s K-1’s flagship event of spring 2022.

ONE Friday Fights 98: Chartpayak vs. Kongchai

ONE Friday Fights 98: Chartpayak vs. Kongchai was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on February 28, 2025, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A strawweight Muay Thai bout between Chartpayak Saksatoon and Kongchai Chanaidonmuang was headlined the event.

FCC 41

FCC 41 takes place Saturday, March 1, 2025 with 26 fights at Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton, England.

RIZIN 38

RIZIN 38 live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event includes the continuation of their Super Atomweight Grand Prix and Hiromasa Ougikubo’s first appearance since winning a bantamweight tournament last year. In what is the biggest return of the night, RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi fights in Japan for the first time since late 2020, facing Kintaro in the main event.

GLORY 100

GLORY 100 takes place on June 14, 2025, at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This landmark kickboxing spectacle features Rico Verhoeven defending his Heavyweight World Title against an opponent yet to be confirmed, with names like Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Artem Vakhitov rumored.

UFC on ESPN 65: Emmett vs. Murphy

UFC on ESPN 65: Emmett vs. Murphy was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley, United States. A featherweight bout between former interim UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy headlined the event.

RISE WORLD SERIES 2022 Osaka

The RISE WORLD SERIES OSAKA 2022 takes place on August 21, 2022, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9 facing Kento Haraguchi for the inaugural RISE Super Lightweight (-65kg) title in the main event. Other fighters include Kaito Ono vs. Samo Petje, Chadd Collins vs. Ryota Nakano, and Kazuki Osaki vs. Sanchai TEPPEN GYM across the card. Additional bouts showcase Masahiko Suzuki, Tapruwan, and Yuma Yamaguchi in various matchups. It’s a standout night in RISE’s 2022 season, broadcast live on ABEMA.

Yoshiki Takei vs. Yuttapong Tongdee

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

RISE WORLD SERIES 2023: 2nd Round

ABEMA presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 2nd Round takes place on August 26, 2023, at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features YA-MAN battling Hiroto Yamaguchi for the inaugural RISE Open Finger Glove -65kg title in the main event. The semifinals of the -54kg Tournament include Kazuki Osaki vs. Toki Tamaru and Shiro Matsumoto vs. Kumandoi Petchyindee. Other fighters like Koki Osaki, Taiga Kawabe, and Kan Nakamura compete across the card.

RISE WORLD SERIES 2023: Final Round

The RUF presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 Final Round takes place on December 16, 2023, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Toki Tamaru facing Kumandoi Petchyindee Academy in the -54kg Tournament final as the main event. Chadd Collins challenges Petchpanomrung for the Super Lightweight title in the co-main event. Other fighters include Kento Haraguchi, Taiju Shiratori, Kazuki Osaki, and Koyuki Miyazaki across the card. It’s the climactic finale of RISE’s 2023 World Series, broadcast live on ABEMA.

Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello

Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello is an mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on December 9, 2022, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, United States.

RISE ELDORADO 2023

Cygames presents RISE ELDORADO 2023 takes place on March 26, 2023, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Shiro facing Dieselnoi Wor.Wanchai for the RISE World Bantamweight title in the main event. Other fighters include Kento Haraguchi vs. Jeremy Monteiro for the ISKA World Light Welterweight title and Lee Sung-hyun vs. Kaijin for the RISE Middleweight title. Additional bouts showcase Taiju Shiratori, Koki Osaki, and Koyuki Miyazaki across the card.

RIZIN 20

The final event of 2019 is here, and per usual it’s being held by RIZIN Fighting Federation!

RISE 171

RISE 171 event takes place on August 18, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Kenta Nanbara battling Kongtualai JM Boxing Gym for the vacant Light Heavyweight (-90kg) title in the main event. The co-main event pits Masahiko Suzuki against Imad Salhi in a bantamweight (-55kg) superfight. Other fighters include Manazo Kobayashi vs. Melty Kira, Shuto Miyazaki vs. Shun Shiraishi, and Arina Kobayashi vs. Mai Hanada across the card.

UFC Fight Night 217: Strickland vs. Imavov

Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov (Light Heavyweight) Dan Ige vs. Damon Jackson (Featherweight) Punahele Soriano vs. Roman Kopylov (Middleweight) Ketlen Vieira vs. Raquel Pennington (Bantamweight) Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Raoni Barcelos (Bantamweight)

K-1 WORLD GP 2015: The Championship

The Champion Carnival was a match between four-weight champions who were born during a year of battle, and they gathered together to compete in a title match. Furthermore, the final match of 2015, where all the star players participated and attracted a huge crowd packed at Yoyogi Gymnasium.

K-1 WORLD GP 2016: 65kg Japan Tournament

K-1 WORLD GP 2016 IN JAPAN held on March 4th. Japanese fighters from the 65kg class, including Terazaki Naoki, Sotoda Yasuomi, Kubo Yuta, Uehara Makoto, and other players gathered together. This book contains all the fierce survival tournaments, hoping for the right to challenge the World Championship.

K-1 WORLD GP 2016: 60kg Japan Tournament

K-1 WORLD GP 2016 IN JAPAN held on April 24th. The 60kg class, with strong players including Tobe Hirotaka and Tobe Koya, clashing with eight Japanese warriors hoping to compete in the world tournament. The sympathetic survival match is worth watching.

K-1 WORLD GP 2016: 65kg World Tournament

K-1 WORLD GP 2016 IN JAPAN held on June 24th. The world's strong players and Japanese national team players have concluded in order to defeat the absolute champion Geo Willasakurek. All matches are uncut from the standing techniques festival held at the packed Yoyogi Gymnasium.

K-1 WORLD GP 2016: 60kg World Tournament

K-1 WORLD GP 2016 held on September 19th, which will determine the world's strongest at -60kg. Strong fighters such as Taiga and Komiyayama Kosuke came to the point of making the decision to wait for the Urabe brothers' monopoly on the throne. Unpredictable tournaments are included in all matches without cuts.

KSW 103: Brichta vs. Charzewski

KSW 103 took place Friday, February 21, 2025 with 9 fights at Home Credit Arena in Liberec, Czech Republic.

Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz

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)

K-1 WORLD GP 2022: RING OF VENUS

The K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN RING OF VENUS takes place on June 25, 2022, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Kana Morimoto defending her Women’s Flyweight title against Morgane Manfredi in the main event. An inaugural Women’s Atomweight Championship Tournament includes fighters like Miyuu Sugawara, Mio Tsumura, Kira Matsutani, and Phayahong Ayothayafightgym. Additional bouts showcase Miho Takanashi vs. Erivan Barut and Mako Yamada vs. Marine Bigey in Japan vs. World matchups. It’s K-1’s first all-women’s event of 2022.

K-1 WORLD GP 2022: World Featherweight Tournament

The ECO信頼サービス株式会社 PRESENTS K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN ～K-1フェザー級世界最強決定トーナメント～ takes place on August 11, 2022, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, Japan. This kickboxing event features an eight-man Featherweight World’s Strongest Tournament with fighters like Taito Gunji, Shuhei Kumura, Tatsuya Tsubakihara, and Wang Junguang. The tournament concludes with a final bout to determine the champion. Additional fights include K-Jee vs. Seiya Tanigawa in a cruiserweight superfight and Kazuki Fujita vs. Isshin Ishii in bantamweight. It’s a landmark night for K-1 in 2022, showcasing global talent.

RISE ELDORADO 2022

Cygames presents RISE ELDORADO 2022 takes place on April 2, 2022, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Tenshin Nasukawa facing Kazane in his RISE Final Match at bantamweight (-55kg) as the main event. Other fighters include Kento Haraguchi vs. Lompetch Y’ZD Gym, Taiju Shiratori vs. Hideki, and Shiro vs. Rui Ebata across the card. Additional bouts showcase Masahiko Suzuki, Koki Osaki, and K-Jee in various weight classes. It’s a landmark night for RISE in 2022, broadcast live on ABEMA.

RISE 174

RISE 174 event takes place on December 10, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki defending his Bantamweight (-55kg) title against Masahiko Suzuki in the main event. Other fighters include Ryunosuke Omori vs. Jotar Kamiya, Kazuki Miburo vs. Ryu Hanaoka, and Kento Haraguchi vs. Naoki across the card. Additional bouts highlight Jin Mandokoro vs. Shinta Shimizu and Taisei Umei vs. Ryusho Nakajima.

RISE 173

RISE 173 event takes place on November 18, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Jin Mandokoro facing Ryu Hanaoka in the Super Flyweight Tournament final to crown the division’s champion. The co-main event pits Erika defending her Mini Flyweight title against Arina Kobayashi. Other fighters include Haruto Yasumoto, Kaito Hasegawa, and Wakana Miyazaki across the card.

RISE WORLD SERIES 2023: 1st Round

RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 1st Round takes place on July 2, 2023, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features the opening round of the -54kg Grand Prix with fighters like Shiro Matsumoto vs. Ruben Seoane, Kazuki Osaki vs. Aiman Lahmar, Toki Tamaru vs. Petchsila Wor Auracha, and Kumandoi Petchyindee vs. Mohamed Kloua. Kento Haraguchi faces Anvar Boynazarov in a non-tournament superfight headlining the card. Additional bouts include Chan Hyung Lee vs. Yuma Yamaguchi and Jin Mandokoro vs. Kazane Nagai. It’s the explosive start to RISE’s 2023 World Series, broadcast live on ABEMA.

RISE 178

RISE 178 event takes place on May 19, 2024, at Otemachi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki facing Samvel Babayan in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event. The co-main event pits Arina Kobayashi against Manazo Kobayashi in a non-title mini flyweight bout. Other fighters include Ryota Nakano, Jotar Kamiya, Ryoga Terayama, and Sumiya Ito across the card. It’s a notable night in RISE’s 2024 season, broadcast live on ABEMA.

K-1 WORLD GP 2017: Super Welterweight Championship Tournament

The new K-1 has left Yoyogi, which has been held since its launch, and moved to Saitama Super Arena. The first memorable event will be hosting a super welterweight tournament, which is said to be the most layered in the world. How did the four Japanese national team players compete against the powerful overseas teams who have shown strength in past tournaments? It also includes all-out battles in which champions from K-1 weight classes such as Gao, Louis, Takeru, and Taiga also participated.

K-1 WORLD GP 2017: Survival Wars

The K-1 WORLD GP 2017 JAPAN ～SURVIVAL WARS 2017～ takes place on December 27, 2017, at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. This event features fighters like Hitoshi Sugimoto, Rui Hanazawa, Taito Gunji, and Shota Oiwa. Competitors will battle in a series of kickboxing matches. The night promises intense action as athletes vie for supremacy. It’s the final K-1 event of the year.

K-1 WORLD GP 2018: K'FESTA 1

The K-1 WORLD GP 2018 JAPAN K’FESTA.1 occurs on March 21, 2018, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event showcases fighters like Takeru Segawa, Koya Urabe, Yoshiki Takei, and Wei Rui. Competitors will clash in multiple title fights and a Super Featherweight Tournament. The night delivers high-stakes kickboxing action. It marks K-1’s first major event of 2018.

K-1 WORLD GP 2018: Featherweight Championship Tournament

The K-1 WORLD GP 2018 JAPAN 2nd Featherweight Championship Tournament happens on June 17, 2018, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event pits fighters like Kaito Ozawa, Yuta Murakoshi, Ryusei Ashizawa, and Haruma Saikyo in a Featherweight Championship Tournament. Competitors face off in an eight-man bracket to claim the title. The night features intense kickboxing showdowns. It’s a pivotal moment for K-1’s featherweight division.

K-1 WORLD GP 2018: Cruiserweight Championship Tournament

The K-1 WORLD GP 2018 JAPAN Cruiserweight Championship Tournament takes place on September 24, 2018, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event features fighters like Sina Karimian, Ryo Aitaka, K-Jee, and Rui Botelho in the inaugural Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. Competitors battle in an eight-man bracket to become the first champion. The night offers powerful kickboxing clashes. It’s a historic debut for K-1’s cruiserweight division.