Japan’s spectacle fight league returns as RIZIN Fighting Federation rolls into Aichi for RIZIN 51 at IG Arena. The headliner is elite grappler Roberto de Souza taking on power puncher Yoshinori Horie in de Souza vs. Horie, backed by kickboxing and MMA names across divisions, from Hiroaki Suzuki to rising bantamweights and veterans with title ambitions.
Spotlight: Satoshi looks dialed in
RIZIN’s joint public training hit all the right notes—Satoshi looked crisp, confident, and ready to impose his jiu-jitsu in the main event.
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Veteran heat: Suzuki aims for two in a row
All-action striker Hiroaki Suzuki hunts another showcase against China’s Yuele Huang in Suzuki vs. Huang, with finishing threats on both sides.
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Other key matchups
Featherweight prospects collide in Shaydullaev vs. Kolesnik, while heavyweight hitters meet in Samociuk vs. Soldatkin. Kickboxing stars take center stage in Okuyama vs. Yamato, Miyake vs. Takagi, and Ashizawa vs. Umeno. MMA fans also get Hiramoto vs. Tomizawa, a tasty bantamweight tilt in Sato vs. Sabatello, plus Kindaichi vs. Bambilor, Ougikubo vs. Gadzhammatov, Motoya vs. Shinryu, and the lightweight showcase Yachi vs. Bilal Haga.
Full Fight Card — RIZIN 51
- de Souza vs. Horie
- Shaydullaev vs. Kolesnik
- Samociuk vs. Soldatkin
- Okuyama vs. Yamato
- Miyake vs. Takagi
- Hiramoto vs. Tomizawa
- Sato vs. Sabatello
- Kindaichi vs. Bambilor
- Ougikubo vs. Gadzhammatov
- Motoya vs. Shinryu
- Yachi vs. Bilal Haga
- Suzuki vs. Huang
- Ashizawa vs. Umeno
Prelims
RIZIN 51 — Quick FAQ
What is RIZIN 51?
RIZIN 51 is a live event from RIZIN Fighting Federation featuring MMA and kickboxing bouts, headlined by de Souza vs. Horie.
When is RIZIN 51?
Event day is this weekend (see the RIZIN 51 event hub for doors, start time, and PPV details).
Where is RIZIN 51?
IG Arena (Aichi International Arena), Aichi, Japan. Venue info and access: RIZIN 51.
Which RIZIN 51 fights are must-watch?
Start with de Souza vs. Horie, then catch Suzuki vs. Huang, Sato vs. Sabatello, and heavyweight fireworks in Samociuk vs. Soldatkin.
For bout order changes, weigh-ins, and streaming notes, keep this bookmarked: RIZIN 51.
