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RIZIN is treating Rizin 52 like a reset, not a routine show. The headline is Patchy Mix vs Kyoma Akimoto, but the real spice is two U.S. title imports crashing Ariake. Plus: a RIZIN debut worth watching closely.
This RIZIN “Winners & Losers” cut from RIZIN 52 is pure aftermath: relief, heartbreak, and the first real words after war. And the schedule doesn’t slow down — RIZIN LANDMARK 13 is next, with Sabatello vs Goto and Shaydullaev vs Kubo on deck.
Get primed for RIZIN 52: the trailer teases Patchy Mix vs Kyouma Akimoto, plus action fights like Kolesnik vs Aimoto and Fukuda vs Dautbek. Dive into the RIZIN FF hub and the full card.
They are set to face each other in Shooto 2023 Vol.5.
The fight is scheduled to take place on July 23, 2023
The fight is set to start at 09:00 GMT.
The venue for the fight is in Korakuen Hall.
They are competing in the UFC Strawweight.
Jo Arai represents Japan, and Shuto Aki represents Japan.
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Strawweight.
