Kyoma Akimoto defeated former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Patchy Mix via TKO (punches and soccer kicks) in the second round.
defended his Bantamweight title against Bellator's Danny Sabatello . Latest Event Results (2025–2026) The Grand Prix Final
defended his Lightweight title against Ilkhom Nozimov . Historical Series Overview including James Gallagher
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) who made his promotional debut
The Grand Prix Final is scheduled to take place, with the winner set to face Alexander Soldatkin for the inaugural heavyweight title on New Year's Eve. Bellator MMA vs. Rizin 2 Fight Results - ESPN (PH)
Featured several Bellator veterans, including James Gallagher , who made his promotional debut, and former lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull . New Year's Eve 2025:
While not strictly "vs. Bellator" cards, these upcoming events often feature talent shared between the promotions: