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The year 1995 is the first year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1995 Fighting Network Rings held three events beginning with, Rings: Budokan Hall 1995.
The year 1996 is the second year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1996 Fighting Network Rings held four events beginning with, Rings: Budokan Hall 1996.
The year 1997 is the third year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1997 Fighting Network Rings held nine events beginning with, Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Final.
The year 1998 is the fourth year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1998 Fighting Network Rings held nine events beginning with, Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1997 Final.
The year 1999 is the fifth year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1999 Fighting Network Rings held 12 events beginning with, Rings Holland: Judgement Day.
The year 2000 is the sixth year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2000 Fighting Network Rings held 18 events beginning with, Rings Holland: There Can Only Be One Champion.
The year 2001 is the seventh year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2001 Fighting Network Rings held 15 events beginning with, Rings Holland: Heroes Live Forever.
The year 2002 is the eighth year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2002 Fighting Network Rings held 7 events beginning with, Rings: World Title Series Grand Final.
The year 2003 is the ninth year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2003 Fighting Network Rings held 7 events beginning with, Rings Lithuania: Ronin.
The year 2005 is the 9th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2005 had 10 events beginning with, Pride 29 - Fists of Fire.
The year 2007 is the 13th year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2007 Fighting Network Rings held 2 events beginning with, Rings Holland: The Chosen Ones.
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- ↑ "Rings: Bushido Ireland". Sherdog. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Rings Holland: Armed and Dangerous". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Rings Holland: Fighting Nordin Memorial Fight Gala". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Rings Russia: CIS vs. The World". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Rings Ireland: Reborn". Sherdog. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Rings Holland: Men of Honor". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014.