RIZIN 55 Trailer: Makoto Shinryu vs. Tony Laramie Flyweight Title Fight
RIZIN 55 brings a flyweight championship showdown to LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY on November 8, 2026. Reigning champion Makoto Shinryu makes his first title defense against Canadian challenger Tony Laramie in the main event of abc presents RIZIN.55. This official trailer builds toward their meeting, with one of Japan's most accomplished young flyweights defending his belt against a contender who earned his opportunity on the very night Shinryu became champion.
Makoto Shinryu's first RIZIN flyweight title defense
Shinryu, also known as Makoto Takahashi, enters the November 8 fight with a 23-5-1 professional record. The 26-year-old captured the RIZIN Fighting Federation flyweight championship on June 6, 2026, defeating Hiromasa Ougikubo by unanimous decision at RIZIN Landmark 14 in Sendai.
That result meant considerably more than simply winning a belt. Ougikubo had previously defeated Shinryu at Super RIZIN 3 in July 2024, and the two shared a history as mentor and student. Their rematch gave Shinryu the opportunity to settle that rivalry and establish himself as champion.
Shinryu used takedowns, back control and persistent grappling pressure to secure the victory. His ability to maintain position and work through scrambles remains central to his game, particularly against opponents who prefer to keep exchanges standing.
Now comes a different challenge: defending the championship rather than chasing it. The Shinryu vs. Laramie flyweight title fight is scheduled for three five-minute rounds under RIZIN MMA rules at 57 kg.
Tony Laramie earns his championship opportunity
Canadian flyweight Tony Laramie enters with a 13-3 professional record and considerable momentum. His most recent appearance came on the same RIZIN Landmark 14 card where Shinryu defeated Ougikubo.
Facing experienced Japanese veteran Yuki Motoya in a 130-pound catchweight contest, Laramie produced one of the strongest performances of his RIZIN career. He knocked Motoya down with a left hook, attacked effectively with punches and kicks, and defended the veteran's attempts to establish grappling control.
Laramie won by unanimous decision, strengthening his claim to the next championship opportunity. Both men left Sendai with important victories, setting up a title fight that brings two successful performances from the same event together five months later.
For Shinryu, the challenge is controlling distance and creating the takedowns that have served him throughout his career. Laramie has shown he can defend wrestling exchanges while maintaining an effective boxing attack, making the balance between striking and grappling particularly important.
Neither fighter has an easy stylistic route to victory. Shinryu has the experience of championship competition and a dangerous ground game, while Laramie has the opportunity to turn his recent success against Motoya into the biggest achievement of his career.
RIZIN 55 fight card: Soo Chul Kim, Ryuya Fukuda and more
The November 8 event also brings together several established Japanese and international fighters across the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.
At bantamweight, Ryuya Fukuda meets South Korean veteran Soo Chul Kim in a three-round, 61 kg contest. Their RIZIN 55 matchup is one of the most interesting supporting fights on the card, bringing together two experienced competitors in a division that remains highly competitive.
Another notable bantamweight contest features Naoki Inoue against Irísbek Tilenov, while Olympic wrestling silver medalist Shinobu Ota faces Jinnosuke Kashimura.
At featherweight, unbeaten Japanese prospect Kazuki Aimoto meets Abijah Kaleo Meheula in a 66 kg bout. Aimoto's opportunity to compete on a major numbered RIZIN card provides another storyline beyond the championship main event.
Former kickboxing standout Hiroaki Suzuki also faces Chiharu, while former RIZIN featherweight champion Juntaro Ushiku meets Li Kaiwen.
These matchups give RIZIN 55 a substantial supporting lineup without distracting from its central attraction: Shinryu's first flyweight championship defense.
RIZIN 55 date, venue and what comes next
abc presents RIZIN.55 takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The scheduled event start is 2:00 p.m. local time.
The card is also part of RIZIN's final stretch of events before its traditional year-end show. The promotion is preparing for its 2026 New Year's Eve event, making the November championship result particularly relevant to the flyweight division's future.
For viewers discovering the promotion through this trailer, MMAtown's guide to what RIZIN Fighting Federation is explains the Japanese promotion's distinctive approach to MMA. Its five greatest RIZIN fights feature also provides a look at the kind of memorable contests that have shaped its history.
The immediate focus, however, is on whether Shinryu can build a lasting reign after finally defeating Ougikubo, or whether Laramie can leave Japan with the flyweight championship. Their November 8 meeting will provide the answer.