RISE World Series 2019: Final Round

Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.

Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.

After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.

Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.

In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.

A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?

A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Han Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!

Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.

Sean and Billie are undercover cops and martial arts masters. Investigating the death of a cop, they uncover a deadly ring of murder and corruption at a glitzy nightclub, where the rich are entertained by seductive women and protected by martial arts experts. Billie goes undercover to infiltrate the crime ring, leading to an explosive finale.

Brazil is a contract killer, willing to take any job if the price is right. Flint left the assassin game when a ruthless drug dealer’s brutal attack left his wife in a coma. When a contract is put out on the same coldblooded drug dealer, both Brazil and Flint want him dead – one for the money, the other for revenge. With crooked Interpol agents and vicious members of the criminal underworld hot on their trail, these two assassins reluctantly join forces to quickly take out their target before they themselves are terminated.

Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!

A former fighter reluctantly returns to the life she abandoned in order to help her sister survive the sadistic world of illegal fighting and the maniac who runs it.

An Army veteran assembles a team of bodyguards to protect a former boxer. Complications arise when the boxer suspects his sister may be romantically involved with the bodyguard.

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Bellator MMA that took place on June 25, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

ONE Friday Fights 49: Nakrob vs. Pettonglor was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on January 26, 2024, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A flyweight muay thai bout between Nakrob Fairtex and Pettonglor Sitluangpeenumfon served as the event headliner.

ONE 165 takes place on January 28, 2024, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This martial arts spectacle features Superlek Kiatmoo9 defending his Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship against Takeru Segawa in the main event. The co-main event showcases Kade Ruotolo facing Tommy Langaker for the Lightweight Submission Grappling title. It marks ONE Championship’s return to Japan for the first time since 2019, broadcast live on global pay-per-view.

A political thriller steeped in illegal oil trading, the Russian Mafia, and governmental cover-ups.

UFC Fight Night 268: Moreno vs. Kavanagh was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 28, 2026, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. A flyweight bout between former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno (also former LFA Flyweight Champion) and Asu Almabayev was scheduled to headline the event. However, Almabayev withdrew due to a hand injury and was replaced by Lone'er Kavanagh.

LFA 146: Barbosa vs. Santos was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Ginásio do Polvilho in Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil.

Budo Sento Championship 11 was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Gimnasio Juan de la Barra in Mexico City, Mexico.

RISE 178 event takes place on May 19, 2024, at Otemachi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki facing Samvel Babayan in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event. The co-main event pits Arina Kobayashi against Manazo Kobayashi in a non-title mini flyweight bout. Other fighters include Ryota Nakano, Jotar Kamiya, Ryoga Terayama, and Sumiya Ito across the card. It’s a notable night in RISE’s 2024 season, broadcast live on ABEMA.

RISE 171 event takes place on August 18, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Kenta Nanbara battling Kongtualai JM Boxing Gym for the vacant Light Heavyweight (-90kg) title in the main event. The co-main event pits Masahiko Suzuki against Imad Salhi in a bantamweight (-55kg) superfight. Other fighters include Manazo Kobayashi vs. Melty Kira, Shuto Miyazaki vs. Shun Shiraishi, and Arina Kobayashi vs. Mai Hanada across the card.

The RUF presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 Final Round takes place on December 16, 2023, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Toki Tamaru facing Kumandoi Petchyindee Academy in the -54kg Tournament final as the main event. Chadd Collins challenges Petchpanomrung for the Super Lightweight title in the co-main event. Other fighters include Kento Haraguchi, Taiju Shiratori, Kazuki Osaki, and Koyuki Miyazaki across the card. It’s the climactic finale of RISE’s 2023 World Series, broadcast live on ABEMA.

UFC Fight Night 269: Emmett vs. Vallejos was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 14, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley, United States. A featherweight bout between former interim UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Josh Emmett and Kevin Vallejos headlined the event.

RISE 173 event takes place on November 18, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Jin Mandokoro facing Ryu Hanaoka in the Super Flyweight Tournament final to crown the division’s champion. The co-main event pits Erika defending her Mini Flyweight title against Arina Kobayashi. Other fighters include Haruto Yasumoto, Kaito Hasegawa, and Wakana Miyazaki across the card.

RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 1st Round takes place on July 2, 2023, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features the opening round of the -54kg Grand Prix with fighters like Shiro Matsumoto vs. Ruben Seoane, Kazuki Osaki vs. Aiman Lahmar, Toki Tamaru vs. Petchsila Wor Auracha, and Kumandoi Petchyindee vs. Mohamed Kloua. Kento Haraguchi faces Anvar Boynazarov in a non-tournament superfight headlining the card. Additional bouts include Chan Hyung Lee vs. Yuma Yamaguchi and Jin Mandokoro vs. Kazane Nagai. It’s the explosive start to RISE’s 2023 World Series, broadcast live on ABEMA.

ABEMA presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 2nd Round takes place on August 26, 2023, at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features YA-MAN battling Hiroto Yamaguchi for the inaugural RISE Open Finger Glove -65kg title in the main event. The semifinals of the -54kg Tournament include Kazuki Osaki vs. Toki Tamaru and Shiro Matsumoto vs. Kumandoi Petchyindee. Other fighters like Koki Osaki, Taiga Kawabe, and Kan Nakamura compete across the card.

RISE 196 headlined by a 51.5kg title fight between Sora Tanzawa and Tenshi Matsumoto. Omori faces Umei and Asahi faces Cerberus Kimura.

RISE 172 event takes place on October 29, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki facing Kazuki Miburo in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event. Other fighters include Ryunosuke Omori vs. Kuntae Kim, Taisei Umei vs. Ryusho Nakajima, and Hyuma Hitachi vs. Taishi Umezawa across the card. Additional bouts highlight Arina Kobayashi vs. Erika Gibo and Sumiya Ito vs. Shota.

RISE 174 event takes place on December 10, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki defending his Bantamweight (-55kg) title against Masahiko Suzuki in the main event. Other fighters include Ryunosuke Omori vs. Jotar Kamiya, Kazuki Miburo vs. Ryu Hanaoka, and Kento Haraguchi vs. Naoki across the card. Additional bouts highlight Jin Mandokoro vs. Shinta Shimizu and Taisei Umei vs. Ryusho Nakajima.

ABEMA presents RISE ELDORADO 2024 takes place on March 17, 2024, at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Shiro defending his Bantamweight (-55kg) title against Toki Tamaru in the main event. Other fighters include Akihiro Kaneko vs. Masahiko Suzuki, Chadd Collins vs. Miguel Trindade, and Kazuki Osaki vs. Djillali Kharroubi across the card. Five RISE vs. K-1 matchups also highlight the night. It’s RISE’s first major event of 2024, broadcast live on ABEMA.

RISE 176 event takes place on February 23, 2024, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Riku Kazushima facing Khunsuk Petchyindee in a 52kg catchweight non-title bout as the main event. Other fighters include Haruto Yasumoto vs. Taisei Umei, Kaito Hasegawa vs. Sanchai TEPPEN GYM, and Momu Tsukamoto vs. Jin across the card. Additional bouts highlight Ryuta Suekuni vs. Reiya and Sumiya Ito vs. Yamato Ashikaga.

RISE 175 event takes place on January 14, 2024, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Taiga Kawabe challenging Chang Hyung Lee for the Super Featherweight title in the main event. Other fighters include Arina Kobayashi vs. Wang Qinglong, Sota Kimura vs. Chappy Yoshinuma, and Kakeru vs. Kenichi Yamakawa across the card. Additional bouts highlight Tatsuya Wakahara vs. Kazu Matsuyama and Musashi Kutsuwa vs. Hiroya Oshima.