2024 in Rizin Fighting Federation

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The year 2024 is the tenth year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan.

Contents

List of events

Rizin Fighting Federation
#EventDateVenueLocationAttendance
1 Rizin Landmark 8 February 24, 2024Saga Arena Saga, Japan7,758
2 Rizin Landmark 9 March 23, 2024 World Memorial Hall Kobe, Japan
3 Rizin 46 April 29, 2024 Ariake Arena Tokyo, Japan
4 Rizin 47 June 9, 2024 Yoyogi National Gymnasium
5 Super Rizin 3 July 28, 2024 Saitama Super Arena Saitama, Japan
6 Rizin 48 September 29, 2024
7 Rizin Landmark 10 November 17, 2024 Nagoya International Exhibition Hall Nagoya, Japan
8 Rizin 49 December 31, 2024 Saitama Super Arena Saitama, Japan

Title fights

Title fights in 2024
Weight classMethodRoundTimeEventNotes
Featherweight Chihiro Suzuki (c)def. Masanori Kanehara TKO (punches)14:28 Rizin 46 [a]
Bantamweight Naoki Inoue def.Kim Soo-chulTKO (punches)13:55 Rizin 48 [b]
Lightweight Roberto de Souza (c)def.Luiz GustavoTKO (punches)10:21 Rizin 48 [c]
Lightweight Roberto de Souza (c)vs.Vugar Karamov Rizin 49 [d]
Flyweight Kyoji Horiguchi (c)vs.Nkazimulo Zulu Rizin 49 [e]
Featherweight Chihiro Suzuki (c)vs. Kleber Koike Erbst Rizin 49 [f]
  1. For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.
  2. For the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship.
  3. For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.
  4. For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.
  5. For the Rizin Flyweight Championship.
  6. For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.

Rizin Landmark 8

Rizin Landmark 8 in Saga
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateFebruary 24, 2024
VenueSaga Arena
City Flag of Japan.svg Saga, Japan
Attendance7,758

Rizin Landmark 8 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on February 24, 2024, at the Saga Arena in Saga, Japan.

Background

The event marked the organization's first visit to Saga Prefecture.

A lightweight bout between Luiz Gustavo and Yoshinori Horie headlined the event. [1]

A featherweight bout between former champion Vugar Karamov and former Rebel FC Featherweight champion Kazumasa Majima was expected to take place at the event. [2] However, Karamov withdrew from the bout due to his inability to travel to Japan and was replaced by Masakazu Imanari. [3]

A lightweight bout between former Shooto Pacific Rim Lightweight champion Yusuke Yachi and former HEAT Lightweight champion Kim Kyung-pyo was expected to take place at the event. However Kim withdrew from the bout due to knee injury and was replaced by Rikuto Shirakawa. [4]

A super atomweight bout between former two-time champion Ayaka Hamasaki and former title challenger Claire Lopez was expected to take place at the event. However Hamasaki withdrew from the bout due to forearm fracture and was replaced by current DEEP Microweight champion Saori Oshima. [5]

Results

Rizin Landmark 8
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Luiz Gustavodef. Flag of Japan.svg Yoshinori HorieDecision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masakazu Imanari def. Flag of Japan.svg Kazumasa MajimaSubmission (armbar)21:37
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yusuke Yachidef. Flag of Japan.svg Rikuto ShirakawaTechnical Submission (face crank)25:00
W.Super Atomweight 49 kg Flag of Japan.svg Saori Oshima def. Flag of France.svg Claire LopezSubmission (armbar)23:18
Intermission
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hiroaki Suzuki def. Flag of Japan.svg Takahiro AshidaTKO (soccer kicks and punches)14:29
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Japan.svg Daichi Abe def. Flag of Japan.svg Kota OssmanKO (punch)11:35
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Shohei Nosedef Flag of Japan.svg Kenta TakizawaTKO (elbows)22:48
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Itodef. Flag of Japan.svg Masatoshi UedaDecision (unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 58 kg Flag of Japan.svg Takumi Terada def. Flag of Japan.svg Takekiyo TominagaTKO (three knockdowns)11:54Kickboxing rules.
Opening Ceremony
Catchweight 60 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryuhei Sakaidef. Flag of Japan.svg Ryoga FukuchiDecision (split)25:00RIZIN MMA Special rules.
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Daiki Yahirodef. Flag of Japan.svg Yuto ArakiSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:36RIZIN MMA Special rules.
Catchweight 62.5 kg Flag of Japan.svg Reito Bravelydef. Flag of Japan.svg Kyohei FurumuraKO (punch)11:49Kickboxing rules.
Catchweight 62.5 kg Flag of Japan.svg Rikitodef. Flag of Japan.svg Hannya HashimotoDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing rules.
Catchweight 53 kg Flag of Japan.svg Satoshi Katashimadef. Flag of Japan.svg Keito IshigoDecision (split)33:00Kickboxing rules.

Rizin Landmark 9

Rizin Landmark 9 in Kobe
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateMarch 23, 2024
Venue World Memorial Hall
City Flag of Japan.svg Kobe, Japan

Rizin Landmark 9 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on March 23, 2024, at the World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan.

Background

The event was originally referred to as Rizin 46. At the press conference on January 31, it was announced that the March event will now be referred to as Rizin Landmark 9 while RIZIN 46 will take place in April. [6]

A lightweight non-title bout between current champion Roberto Satoshi Souza and UFC veteran Keita Nakamura headlined the event. [7]

Results

Rizin Landmark 9
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Satoshi Souza (c)def. Flag of Japan.svg Keita Nakamura TKO (corner stoppage)11:43Non-title bout.
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Koji Takedadef. Flag of Japan.svg Kyohei HagiwaraDecision (unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Naoki Inoue def. Flag of Japan.svg Shoko SatoDecision (unanimous)35:00
W.Super Atomweight 49 kg Flag of Japan.svg Rena Kubota def. Flag of South Korea.svg Shim Yu-riDecision (unanimous)35:00
Intermission
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuya Shibatadef. Flag of Japan.svg Erson YamamotoSubmission (kneebar)11:45
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuto Hokamuradef. Flag of Japan.svg Daiki TsubotaDecision (unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Japan.svg Takakenshin def. Flag of the United States.svg Cody JerabekTKO (punches)12:58
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo def. Flag of Japan.svg Ryogo TakahashiDecision (split)35:00
Catchweight 74 kg Flag of Thailand.svg Buakaw Banchamek ded. Flag of Brazil.svg Minoru Kimura KO (punch)21:10Kickboxing rules.
Catchweight 70 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuyadef. Flag of Japan.svg Masaya JakiTKO (referee stoppage)22:25Kickboxing rules.
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yusaku Nakamuradef. Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Arman AshimovDecision (unanimous)35:00Ashimov missed weight.
Opening Ceremony
Catchweight 53 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuto Uemuradef. Flag of Japan.svg Aoi NodaTKO (referee stoppage)21:35Kickboxing rules.
Catchweight 57.5 kg Flag of Japan.svg Shun Matsuyamadef. Flag of Japan.svg Shin SakuraiKO (punch)31:55Kickboxing rules.
Catchweight 56.5 kg Flag of Japan.svg Daichi Akahiradef. Flag of Japan.svg Yuki YoshiokaDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing rules.

Rizin 46

Rizin 46
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateApril 29, 2024
Venue Ariake Arena
City Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan

Rizin 46 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on April 29, 2024, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Background

A Rizin Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Chihiro Suzuki and Masanori Kanehara headlined the event. [8]

A bantamweight bout between former Rizin Featherweight Champion Juntaro Ushiku and 2016 Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling Shinobu Ota served as the co-main event. [9]

Results

Rizin 46
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Chihiro Suzuki (c)def. Flag of Japan.svg Masanori Kanehara TKO (punches)14:28For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Shinobu Ota def. Flag of Japan.svg Juntaro UshikuDecision (unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Soo-chuldef. Flag of Japan.svg Taichi NakajimaKO (punches)20:06
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Makoto Takahashi def. Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Jung-hyunSubmission (arm-triangle choke)14:29
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kazuma Kuramotodef. Flag of South Korea.svg Yang Ji-yongDecision (split)35:00
Intermission
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of the United States.svg BeyNoah def. Flag of Japan.svg Yusaku InoueDecision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Russia.svg Viktor Kolesnikdef. Flag of Japan.svg Yoshiki NakaharaDecision (unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 58.9 kg Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuki Shinotsuka def. Flag of the United States.svg Justyn MartinezKO (punch)11:33Bare Knuckle rules. Martinez is Mystery Fighter.
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Ilkhom Nazimovdef. Flag of Japan.svg Sora YamamotoTKO (elbows and punches)23:39
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryo Takagidef. Flag of Japan.svg Taisei NishitaniKO (punch)14:04

Rizin 47

Rizin 47
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateJune 9, 2024
Venue Yoyogi National Stadium
City Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan

Rizin 47 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on June 9, 2024, at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

Background

The event was headlined by a bantamweight rematch between the Rizin Flyweight Champion (also former two-time Rizin and Bellator Bantamweight Champion) Kyoji Horiguchi and former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis. [10] The pair previously met at Bellator 272 in December 2021, where Pettis defended his title by fourth round knockout. [11]

A featherweight bout between former Rizin Featherweight Champion (also former KSW Featherweight Champion) Kleber Koike Erbst and former Rizin and Bellator Bantamweight Champion Juan Archuleta served as the co-main event. [12]

Results

Rizin 47
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kyoji Horiguchi def. Flag of the United States.svg Sergio Pettis Decision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kleber Koike Erbst def. Flag of the United States.svg Juan Archuleta Submission (inverted heel hook)12:25
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Przemysław Kowalczykdef. Flag of Japan.svg Mikio UedaSubmission (armbar)12:08
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Razhabali Shaydullaevdef. Flag of Japan.svg Koji TakedaSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:42
Intermission
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of the United States.svg Spike Carlyle def. Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Kyung-pyoTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)31:11
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Karshyga Dautbekdef. Flag of Japan.svg Tetsuya SekiKO (punch to the body)13:11
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Japan.svg BeyNoah def. Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Case Decision (unanimous)35:00Case missed weight (71.9 kg).
Catchweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Genji Umeno def. Flag of Japan.svg Uoi FullswingDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing rules (Elbows allowed).
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Japan.svg Sho Patrick Usamidef. Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Tokudome KO (punches)12:29

Super Rizin 3

Super Rizin 3
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateJuly 28, 2024
Venue Saitama Super Arena
City Flag of Japan.svg Saitama, Japan

Super Rizin 3 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on July 28, 2024, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Background

The event was headlined by a featherweight grudge match between Mikuru Asakura and Ren Hiramoto. As an added bet, the loser of the bout was to retired from mixed martial arts. [13]

Internationally, Super Rizin 3 was the first event in four years to feature English commentary in-person, and marked the promotional debut of Michael Schiavello (who previously did commentary for Rizin predecessor Dream). [14] [15]

Results

Super Rizin 3
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ren Hiramoto def. Flag of Japan.svg Mikuru Asakura KO (punches)12:18
Catchweight 68 kg Flag of the Philippines.svg Manny Pacquiao vs. Flag of Japan.svg Rukiya Anpo Draw (time limit)33:00Rizin Special standing bout rules.
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo def. Flag of Japan.svg Yutaka SaitoTKO (front kick to the body)24:19
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hiromasa Ougikubo def. Flag of Japan.svg Makoto Takahashi Decision (unanimous)35:00
Intermission
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hideo Tokoro def. Flag of Japan.svg Hiroya KondoTKO (punch and elbows)13:20
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryusei Ashizawa def. Flag of Japan.svg Kouzi Decision (unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 57.2 kg Flag of the United States.svg John Dodson def. Flag of Japan.svg Takaki SoyaDecision (unanimous)52:00Bare Knuckle rules.
W.Super Atomweight 49 kg Flag of Japan.svg Rena Kubota def. Flag of Japan.svg Kate OyamaTKO (punches)24:18
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg YA-MAN def. Flag of Japan.svg Hiroaki Suzuki KO (punches)13:28
W.Catchweight 57.2 kg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tai Emerydef. Flag of the United States.svg Charisa SigalaTKO (punch)10:37Bare Knuckle rules.
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kazumasa Majimadef. Flag of Japan.svg Suguru NiiSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:11

Rizin 48

Rizin 48
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateSeptember 29, 2024
Venue Saitama Super Arena
City Flag of Japan.svg Saitama, Japan

Rizin 48 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on September 29, 2024, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Background

A Rizin Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Roberto de Souza and Luiz Gustavo headlined the event. While a Rizin Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Naoki Inoue and former ONE Bantamweight Champion Kim Soo-chul took place at co-main event. [16]

Results

Rizin 48
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto de Souza (c)def. Flag of Brazil.svg Luiz GustavoTKO (punches)10:21For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Naoki Inoue def. Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Soo-chulTKO (punches)13:55For the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Motoyadef. Flag of Japan.svg Shinobu Ota Submission (rear-naked choke)34:09
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Razhabali Shaydullaevdef. Flag of the United States.svg Juan Archuleta Submission (armbar)13:12
Intermission
Super Atomweight 49 kg Flag of Japan.svg Seika Izawa def. Flag of Japan.svg Kanna Asakura Decision (unanimous)35:00Non-title bout.
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Shoko Satodef. Flag of Japan.svg Juntaro UshikuDecision (unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yusuke Yachidef. Flag of Japan.svg Sho Patrick UsamiDecision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryo Takagidef. Flag of Japan.svg Kyohei HagiwaraSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:39
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kyouma Akimotodef. Flag of Japan.svg Yuto HokamuraTKO (punches and knees)13:16
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of South Africa.svg Nkazimulo Zuludef. Flag of Japan.svg Jo Arai TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)14:12
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Karshyga Dautbekdef. Flag of Japan.svg Takeaki KinoshitaKO (punch)11:48

Rizin Landmark 10

Rizin Landmark 10
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateNovember 17, 2024
Venue Nagoya International Exhibition Hall
City Flag of Japan.svg Nagoya, Japan

Rizin Landmark 10 was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on November 17, 2024, at Nagoya International Exhibition Hall in Nagoya, Japan.

Background

A featherweight bout between former Rizin Featherweight Champion Vugar Karamov and Kazumasa Majima headlined the event. [17]

Results

Rizin Landmark 10
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Vugar Karamovdef. Flag of Japan.svg Kazumasa MajimaTKO (punches and elbows)10:28
Super Atomweight 49 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ayaka Hamasaki def. Flag of South Korea.svg Shim Yu-riSubmission (kimura)21:15
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryusei Ashizawa def. Flag of Japan.svg Shoji MaruyamaKO (knee to the body)21:05
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Japan.svg Tsuyoshi Sudario def. Flag of Japan.svg Hisaki KatoTKO (doctor stoppage)31:11
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kyoma Akimotodef. Flag of Japan.svg Hiroaki Suzuki Decision (unanimous)35:00
Intermission
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Kyung-pyodef. Flag of Japan.svg Daigo KuramotoTKO (elbows and punches)13:59
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Itodef. Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Jung-hyunTKO (elbows)32:59
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hiroya Kondodef. Flag of Japan.svg Yuya ShibataDecision (unanimous)35:00
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tony Laramiedef. Flag of Japan.svg Yutaro MuramotoDecision (unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Magerram Gasanzadedef. Flag of Japan.svg Rikuto ShirakawaDecision (unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Alan Yamanihadef. Flag of Japan.svg Seigo YamamotoSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:07
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Dagestan.svg Alibek Gadzhammatovdef. Flag of Japan.svg Daichi Kitakata TKO (knees and punches)13:20
Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R)
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Taito Kubotadef. Flag of Japan.svg Junya HibinoTKO (punches)20:36
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Japan.svg Masashi Inadavs. Flag of Japan.svg Katsuyoshi SasakiSubmission (straight armbar)11:38
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Sho Hiramatsudef. Flag of Japan.svg Daisuke TatsumiTKO (doctor stoppage)22:55
Kickboxing bout
Catchweight 55 kg Flag of Japan.svg JINdef. Flag of Japan.svg ToshizouDecision (unanimous)33:00

Rizin 49

Rizin 49: Decade
Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation
DateDecember 31, 2024
Venue Saitama Super Arena
City Flag of Japan.svg Saitama, Japan

Rizin 49: Decade was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on December 31, 2024, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Background

A Rizin Featherweight Championship rematch between current champion Chihiro Suzuki and former champion (also former KSW Featherweight Champion) Kleber Koike Erbst headlined the event. [18] The pairing previously met at Rizin 43 in June 2023, Koike Erbst was stripped of the title when he missed weight for his attempted title defense. [19] Although Koike Erbst won by armbar in round one, but result was immediately overturned into a no contest due to the weight miss. [20]

A Rizin Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Kyoji Horiguchi (also former Bellator and two-time Rizin Bantamweight Champion) and Nkazimulo Zulu took place at the co-main event. While, a Rizin Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Roberto de Souza and former featherweight champion Vugar Karamov completed the triad of title fights. [21]

Results

Rizin 49
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Kleber Koike Erbst def. Flag of Japan.svg Chihiro Suzuki (c)Decision (unanimous)35:00For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Japan.svg Kyoji Horiguchi (c)def. Flag of South Africa.svg Nkazimulo ZuluDecision (unanimous)35:00For the Rizin Flyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto de Souza (c)def. Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Vugar KaramovSubmission (triangle choke)11:49For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.
Super Atomweight 49 kg Flag of Japan.svg Seika Izawa def. Flag of Argentina.svg Lucia ApdelgarimSubmission (triangle armbar)12:21Non-title bout.
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Motoyadef. Flag of Japan.svg Kyoma AkimotoDecision (unanimous)35:00
Intermission
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Razhabali Shaidulloevdef. Flag of Japan.svg Yuta Kubo TKO (punches)22:30
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Karshyga Dautbekdef. Flag of Japan.svg YA-MAN Decision (unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryuya Fukudadef. Flag of Japan.svg Ryusei Ashizawa KO (punches)10:54
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Japan.svg Mikio Uedadef. Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Tae-inKO (knee)22:31
Catchweight 59 kg Flag of the United States.svg Jose Torres def. Flag of Japan.svg Makoto Takahashi Decision (split)35:00
Lightweight 71 kg Flag of Japan.svg Taisei Sakurabadef. Flag of Japan.svg Yusuke YachiTKO (punches)10:26
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Koji Takedadef. Flag of Japan.svg Suguru NiiTechnical Decision (unanimous)34:09Accidental illegal knees rendered Takeda unable to continue.
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Japan.svg King Edokpolodef. Flag of Japan.svg Takakenshin KO (knee and punches)13:22
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Genji Umeno def. Flag of Japan.svg Taiga Kawabe Decision (unanimous)35:00
Opening Ceremony: Rizin Koshien Final
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Japan.svg Sanou Yokouchidef. Flag of Japan.svg Kenshin SaitoSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:03
Rizin Bangaichi
Catchweight 100 kg Flag of Japan.svg Rukiya Anpo def. Flag of Iran.svg Sina Karimian Decision (unanimous)62:00Rizin Special Standing bout.
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Japan.svg Sho Patrick Usamidef. Flag of Japan.svg Issa HosokawaKO (punches to the body)22:59Kickboxing Open-Finger Gloves.
Catchweight 58 kg Flag of Japan.svg Tatsuki Shinotsuka def. Flag of Japan.svg Aoi NodaTKO (punch)12:04Kickboxing Open-Finger Gloves.
Catchweight 63 kg Flag of Japan.svg Daichi Tomizawadef. Flag of Japan.svg Kota MiuraKO (knee)11:53Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R).
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Taio Asahisa def. Flag of Japan.svg YuraDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout.
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hyuma Yasuidef. Flag of Japan.svg Hiroaki Suzuki Decision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Japan.svg Hiroto Gomyodef. Flag of Japan.svg Koki AkadaDecision (split)35:00

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bellator 272</span> Bellator mixed martial arts event in 2021

Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on December 3, 2021 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

2022 in Bellator MMA was the fourteenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States.

The year 2022 was the eighth year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bellator 279</span> Mixed martial arts event in 2022

Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA held on April 23, 2022, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

2023 in Bellator MMA was the fifteenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States.

The year 2023 was the ninth year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bellator MMA x Rizin 2</span> Bellator and Rizin mixed martial arts event in 2022

Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 and Super Rizin 2 was a mixed martial arts event being co-promoted by Bellator MMA and the Rizin Fighting Federation that took place on July 30, 2023, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

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