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Bellator vs. Rizin Card Announced for New Year’s Eve in Japan

.@BellatorMMA vs. @rizin_PR

History will be made on New Year's Eve in Japan. pic.twitter.com/z9QdafBdWJ — Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) October 24, 2022

Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation will go head-to-head this New Year’s Eve.

The California-based promotion announced on Monday that five Bellator athletes will square off against five Rizin competitors on Dec. 31 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The five-bout main card will be contested inside the Rizin ring. The card will air in the United States on Showtime beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT.