Рџґљ Рџґљ Bellator Vs Rizin Рџґљ Рџґљ Рџґљ [ Updated | REPORT ]

Kyoma Akimoto defeated former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Patchy Mix via TKO (punches and soccer kicks) in the second round.

The rivalry began with two major dedicated joint events where Bellator established early dominance: Notable Result Series Score Dec 31, 2022 AJ McKee def. Roberto de Souza (UD) Bellator 5–0 Bellator MMA x RIZIN 2 July 30, 2023 Patricky Pitbull def. Roberto de Souza (TKO) Mixed / No Contest Upcoming 2026 RIZIN Highlights Roberto de Souza (TKO) Mixed / No Contest

defended his Lightweight title against Ilkhom Nozimov . Historical Series Overview While no new full-scale "Bellator vs

While not strictly "vs. Bellator" cards, these upcoming events often feature talent shared between the promotions: 2023 Patricky Pitbull def.

The most recent significant crossover activity occurred during the on New Year's Eve 2025 and subsequent 2026 cards:

The cross-promotional partnership between and RIZIN Fighting Federation has produced major joint events since 2022, featuring high-stakes battles between champions and top contenders from both organizations. While no new full-scale "Bellator vs. RIZIN" event is currently scheduled for 2026, individual crossover bouts and major tournaments continue to define the collaboration. Latest Event Results (2025–2026)