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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.
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.
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.
Celebrate 10 years of RIZIN with the all-time fastest finishes in Japanese MMA. From Horiguchi vs McCall to Bennett vs Kimura, relive 15 explosive KOs and submissions that showcase RIZIN’s wild legacy. Learn more about what makes RIZIN unique.
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
