RIZIN All-Time Fastest Finishes | 10 Years of Explosive MMA in Japan
For ten years, RIZIN Fighting Federation has been the wildest stage in global MMA. Known for spectacle, chaos, and blistering knockouts, the Japanese promotion thrives on speed and violence. In this anniversary feature, we celebrate the fastest finishes in RIZIN history — the moments that ended fights before fans could blink. If you’re new to the promotion, check out what is RIZIN for a full breakdown of its unique legacy.
The Spirit of RIZIN Fast Finishes
RIZIN’s DNA is rooted in highlight-reel action. Unlike the slow-burn wrestling-heavy fights common elsewhere, RIZIN prioritizes finishes. Explosive strikers, aggressive grapplers, and fearless brawlers fill the roster, and it’s no surprise that some fights end in under a minute. These quick finishes become viral clips, shared globally, and help define RIZIN as one of MMA’s most entertaining promotions.
Top 15 Fastest RIZIN Finishes
#15 — Johnny Case vs Nobumitsu Osawa (36 sec KO)
At RIZIN 40, Johnny Case blasted Nobumitsu Osawa in just 36 seconds, setting the tone for a night of chaos. Case vs Osawa showed how fast momentum shifts in Japanese MMA.
#14 — Sora Yamamoto vs Suguru Nii (35 sec KO)
At RIZIN Trigger 2nd, rising star Sora Yamamoto delivered a clean knockout over Suguru Nii in just over half a minute. Yamamoto vs Nii showcased Japan’s new wave of killers.
#13 — Yuki Ito vs Kohei Sugiyama (33 sec KO)
Ito stunned Sugiyama at RIZIN 27 with a crisp knockout in 33 seconds. Ito vs Sugiyama highlighted RIZIN’s depth of homegrown talent.
#12 (tie) — Vugar Karamov vs Kazumasa Majima (28 sec KO)
At RIZIN Landmark 10, Vugar Karamov wasted no time against Majima. Karamov vs Majima ended in 28 seconds.
#12 (tie) — Patricky Pitbull vs Luiz Gustavo (28 sec KO)
Bellator crossover star Patricky “Pitbull” Freire crushed Luiz Gustavo at RIZIN 20 in 28 seconds. Pitbull vs Gustavo is still one of the fastest elite-level KOs in the promotion.
#11 (tie) — Shinobu Ota vs Kazuma Kuramoto (27 sec KO)
Olympian Ota translated his wrestling explosiveness into MMA power at RIZIN Landmark 5, flooring Kuramoto in 27 seconds. Ota vs Kuramoto was a statement finish.
#11 (tie) — Hiroki Yamashita vs Kazuma Sone (27 sec KO)
At RIZIN 27, Yamashita stunned veteran Sone early. Yamashita vs Sone reinforced that anyone can go out quick under RIZIN’s bright lights.
#10 (tie) — Kyohei Hagiwara vs Toby Misech (26 sec KO)
Fan-favorite brawler Hagiwara put on a short but violent show at RIZIN 50, dropping Misech in under 30 seconds. Hagiwara vs Misech was classic RIZIN chaos.
#10 (tie) — Taisei Sakuraba vs Yusuke Yachi (26 sec KO)
At RIZIN 49, Sakuraba shocked Yachi with a fast finish. Sakuraba vs Yachi is remembered as a passing-of-the-torch KO.
#9 — Mehman Mamedov vs Yusaku Nakamura (23 sec KO)
Mamedov stopped Nakamura at RIZIN 41 in just 23 seconds. Mamedov vs Nakamura remains a highlight finish.
#8 (tie) — Mikio Ueda vs Hideki Sekine (22 sec KO)
Heavyweight prospect Ueda floored veteran Sekine at RIZIN 43. Ueda vs Sekine was quick, violent, and emphatic.
#8 (tie) — Kyohei Hagiwara vs Yojiro Uchimura (22 sec KO)
Another Hagiwara barnburner came at RIZIN 25 against Uchimura. Hagiwara vs Uchimura is one of his best highlights.
#7 — Roberto Satoshi Souza vs Luiz Gustavo (21 sec KO)
BJJ ace Roberto Satoshi showed surprising striking at RIZIN 48, blasting Gustavo in 21 seconds. Satoshi vs Gustavo stunned the crowd.
#6 (tie) — Shoji Maruyama vs Chihiro Suzuki (20 sec KO)
At RIZIN 30, Maruyama shocked rising star Suzuki in just 20 seconds. Maruyama vs Suzuki was a true upset KO.
#6 (tie) — Rena Kubota vs Alexandra Alvare (20 sec KO)
Fan favorite Rena blasted Alvare at RIZIN 19 in 20 seconds. Kubota vs Alvare remains her fastest win.
#5 — Yusuke Yachi vs Mario Sismundo (19 sec KO)
At the 2016 RIZIN GP, Yachi blasted Sismundo in just 19 seconds. Yachi vs Sismundo was pure fireworks.
#4 — Kana Watanabe vs Shizuka Sugiyama (11 sec KO)
Watanabe flattened Sugiyama at Heisei’s Last Yarennoka in 11 seconds. Watanabe vs Sugiyama is the fastest women’s finish in RIZIN.
#3 — Kyoji Horiguchi vs Ian McCall (9 sec KO)
Horiguchi delivered one of RIZIN’s most iconic finishes at RIZIN 10, dropping Ian McCall in just 9 seconds. Horiguchi vs McCall is legendary.
#2 — Tsuyoshi Sudario vs Kazushi Miyamoto (8 sec KO)
Heavyweight prospect Sudario demolished Miyamoto at RIZIN 27 in only 8 seconds. Sudario vs Miyamoto proved his KO power.
#1 — Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett vs Minoru Kimura (7 sec KO)
The fastest finish in RIZIN history came at the 2016 World GP, where Bennett flattened Kimura in just 7 seconds. Bennett vs Kimura is pure chaos — a perfect RIZIN moment.
The Legacy of RIZIN’s Fastest KOs
From Horiguchi to Rena, Bennett to Sudario, these lightning-fast endings show why RIZIN remains unique in MMA. Ten years in, the promotion is still delivering unforgettable chaos — and the next viral finish could happen at any second.
