Launches a Four-Man Heavyweight Grand Prix at the Toyota Arena, featuring Tsuyoshi Sudario , Mikio Ueda, and King Edokpolo.
Kyoma Akimoto defeated former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Patchy Mix via TKO (punches and soccer kicks) in the second round.
defended his Lightweight title against Ilkhom Nozimov . Historical Series Overview Launches a Four-Man Heavyweight Grand Prix at the
While not strictly "vs. Bellator" cards, these upcoming events often feature talent shared between the promotions:
defended his Bantamweight title against Bellator's Danny Sabatello . Historical Series Overview While not strictly "vs
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)
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 While no new full-scale "Bellator vs
The most recent significant crossover activity occurred during the on New Year's Eve 2025 and subsequent 2026 cards: