defended his Bantamweight title against Bellator's Danny Sabatello .
defended his Lightweight title against Ilkhom Nozimov . Historical Series Overview While no new full-scale "Bellator 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) Roberto de Souza (UD) Bellator 5–0 Bellator MMA
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 2022 AJ McKee def.