1. Horiguchi vs. Asakura I – The Shock Heard Across Japan
At RIZIN 18, Kyoji Horiguchi was at the height of his powers — a dual-promotion champion with a near-perfect record. Then came Kai Asakura, a local star with hype but nowhere near the résumé.
What followed was pure chaos. Asakura landed a picture-perfect right hand that dropped Horiguchi, shocking the Saitama Super Arena. It was over in seconds. The king was dethroned, and a rivalry was born.
2. Jiri Prochazka vs. King Mo – Birth of a Monster
Long before his UFC belt, Jiří Procházka was a wild striker cutting through the RIZIN roster. His bout at RIZIN 15 against King Mo was revenge served cold — a rematch from their earlier clash in which Mo had stopped him.
This time, Procházka weathered the wrestling storm and landed a series of devastating shots in Round 3. Mo collapsed. Jiri screamed. The legend of Denisa was born in that moment.
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3. Roberto Satoshi vs. Tofiq Musayev – Submission vs. Power
One of the greatest stylistic clashes in RIZIN history unfolded at RIZIN 28, when submission wizard Roberto “Satoshi” de Souza faced the feared striker Tofiq Musayev.
Many expected Musayev to control the pace with his power. Instead, Satoshi got it to the ground early and secured a brilliant triangle choke. It was a reminder of how dangerous pure BJJ still is in MMA when executed at world-class level.
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4. Kleber Koike Erbst vs. Yutaka Saito – A Featherweight Chess Match
Kleber Koike Erbst is one of the best submission artists Japan has seen. His fight with Yutaka Saito at RIZIN 45 was less about chaos and more about pure technical excellence.
The ground scrambles, positional battles, and submission threats never stopped. It wasn’t just a fight — it was art. The bout set the tone leading into Super RIZIN 4 and remains one of the most talked-about featherweight bouts in the promotion’s history.
5. Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roque Martinez – A Legend’s Last War
When Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović stepped into the ring at RIZIN 13, it was supposed to be one last showcase. But Roque Martinez had other plans, bringing the fight to the legend from bell to bell.
But Cro Cop wasn’t ready to go quietly. He landed a monstrous left hand that sent Martinez into the ropes, followed by brutal ground-and-pound. It was vintage Cro Cop — raw, violent, unforgettable.
Bonus: Soo Chul Kim vs. Shoko Sato – RIZIN Goes to War in Korea
In one of the most brutal RIZIN scraps to date, Soo Chul Kim and Shoko Sato clashed at RIZIN Korea. No titles. No stakes. Just pride and pain.
Both men left everything in the ring — elbows, knees, scrambles, blood. It was the type of fight that defines a promotion's identity. If you love RIZIN’s “anything can happen” vibe, this was it distilled into 15 minutes.
Why These Fights Matter
RIZIN isn’t just about freakshows or theatrics. These fights prove that when RIZIN delivers, it delivers moments. From crushing upsets to violent chess matches, it’s where chaos meets legacy.
And if you’re new to the promotion, start with these. Then go deeper into the wild world of RIZIN’s origin story — where hybrid rules and heart collide.
