Kleber Koike and Patricio pitbull staring during the weigh-in (Photo: Instagram/Bellator)
The year 2022 in the world of MMA will still have its 'last act' for fans of the sport. This Saturday (31), two of the biggest organizations in the world, Bellator and Rizin, bring together some of their main stars in a grand event that will feature the participation of big names like Patrick Pitbull, A. J. McKee and Kyoji Horiguchi. The show will be held at the legendary Saitama Super Arena, in Japan (JAP). In total, five fights will make up the highly anticipated show.
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Duel of champions
The Brazilians Patricio pitbull and Kleber Koike will perform the biggest duel of the show. Highlights of the co-main fight, the featherweight champions (up to 65,7kg) of Bellator and Rizin, respectively, the two athletes will measure forces in a fight that promises to excite fans at the Saitama Super Arena, a legendary venue that has been the stage for the biggest battles of the old PRIDE.
After being dethroned by A. J. McKee in July 2021, Patricio immediately regained the belt in the rematch, last April. The fighter from Rio Grande do Norte also made another title defense against Hungarian Adam Bórics, last October, and emerged victorious in the judges' unanimous decision. The Brazilian athlete has a record of 34 triumphs and five setbacks.
Newly crowned Rizin featherweight champion, Kleber Koike won the belt last October by submitting Japan's Juntarou Ushiku in the second round. The Brazilian based in Japan has a record in the sport of 31 wins, five losses and one draw.
AJ McKee x Roberto Satoshi
Former featherweight champion, A. J. McKee lost his unbeaten record in his career in the rematch against Patrick Pitbull, last April. Worn out by the weight loss process, the 'Mercenary' moved up to the lightweight division and debuted with a comfortable decision victory against his compatriot Spike Carlyle. The 29-year-old fighter has 19 positive results and only one negative result as a professional in the sport.
Rizin lightweight champion since June 2021, Roberto Satoshi has already defended his belt on two occasions and won both by submission and is consolidating his long reign in the division. The Brazilian athlete has a record of 14 triumphs and only one setback as a sports professional.
'Bellator x Rizin' technical sheet
Data: December 31, 2022
Timetable: From 06pm (Brasília time)
Location: Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
How to watch:Star+
MAIN CARD (6pm Brasília time)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): AJ McKee vs. Roberto Satoshi
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Patricio pitbull vs. kleber koike
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Hiromasa Ogikubo
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Juan Archuleta vs. Soo Chul Kim
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Koji Takeda
PRELIMINARY CARD
Atomweight: Seika Izawa x Si Woo Park
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Naoki Inoue x Kenta Takizawa
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg.): Tsuyoshi Sudario x Junior Tafa
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Hideo Tokoro x John Dodson
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Yuki Motoya x Rogerio Bontorin
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Johnny Case x Tyson Nobumitsu
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Yoshiuki Nakahara x Chihiro Suzuki
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Noah Bey x Sho Patrick Usami
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Yushi x Tatsuya Nakazawa
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