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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.
RIZIN 51 lands in Aichi with de Souza vs. Horie, veteran action in Suzuki vs. Huang, and a deep slate: Sato vs. Sabatello, Samociuk vs. Soldatkin, Yachi vs. Bilal Haga under RIZIN.
From Horiguchi vs. Asakura to Cro Cop’s brutal KO, we break down the top 5 RIZIN fights that shook Japan’s biggest MMA stage. Don’t miss these legendary wars.
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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.
RIZIN 51 gave fans powerful finishes and unforgettable moments. Roberto de Souza reigned supreme, while Shaydullaev left no doubt at featherweight. Watch the true emotions of winners and losers, including Yoshinori Horie and Viktor Kolesnik, captured in the aftermath.
Before RIZIN Landmark 11 kicks off, watch Soo Chul Kim and Shoko Sato throw down at RIZIN in Korea. A high-paced, technical clash that still has fans buzzing.
They are set to face each other in RIZIN 52.
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round RFF fight.
The fight is organized by the RIZIN Fighting Federation (RFF).
The fight is scheduled to take place on March 7, 2026
The fight is set to start at 05:00 GMT.
The venue for the fight is in Ariake Arena.
They are competing in the UFC Bantamweight.
Shoko Sato represents Japan, and John Sweeney represents USA.
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Bantamweight.
