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

List of events

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

Title fights

Title fights in 2024
Weight classMethodRoundTimeEventNotes
FeatherweightChihiro Suzuki (c)def.Masanori KaneharaTKO (punches)14:28Rizin 46
BantamweightNaoki Inouedef.Kim Soo-chulTKO (punches)13:55Rizin 48
LightweightRoberto de Souza (c)def.Luiz GustavoTKO (punches)10:21Rizin 48
LightweightRoberto de Souza (c)def.Vugar KaramovSubmission (triangle choke)14:45Rizin 49
FlyweightKyoji Horiguchi (c)def.Nkazimulo ZuluDecision (unanimous)35:00Rizin 49
FeatherweightKleber Koike Erbstdef.Chihiro Suzuki (c)Decision (unanimous)35:00Rizin 49

Rizin Landmark 8

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.

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

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.

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.

Results

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

Rizin Landmark 9

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.

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

Results

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

Rizin 46

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.

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.

Results

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

Rizin 47

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. The pair previously met at Bellator 272 in December 2021, where Pettis defended his title by fourth round knockout.

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.

Results

Rizin 47
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgJapan Kyoji Horiguchidef.United States Sergio PettisDecision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Kleber Koike Erbstdef.United States Juan ArchuletaSubmission (inverted heel hook)12:25
Heavyweight 120 kgPoland Przemysław Kowalczykdef.Japan Mikio UedaSubmission (armbar)12:08
Featherweight 66 kgKyrgyzstan Razhabali Shaydullaevdef.Japan Koji TakedaSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:42
Intermission
Lightweight 71 kgUnited States Spike Carlyledef.South Korea Kim Kyung-pyoTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)31:11
Featherweight 66 kgKazakhstan Karshyga Dautbekdef.Japan Tetsuya SekiKO (punch to the body)13:11
Lightweight 71 kgJapan BeyNoahdef.United States Johnny CaseDecision (unanimous)35:00Case missed weight (71.9 kg).
Catchweight 61 kgJapan Genji Umenodef.Japan Uoi FullswingDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing rules (Elbows allowed).
Lightweight 71 kgJapan Sho Patrick Usamidef.Japan Kazuki TokudomeKO (punches)12:29

Super Rizin 3

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.

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).

Results

Super Rizin 3
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Ren Hiramotodef.Japan Mikuru AsakuraKO (punches)12:18
Catchweight 68 kgPhilippines Manny Pacquiaovs.Japan Rukiya AnpoDraw (time limit)33:00Rizin Special standing bout rules.
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Yuta Kubodef.Japan Yutaka SaitoTKO (front kick to the body)24:19
Flyweight 57 kgJapan Hiromasa Ougikubodef.Japan Makoto TakahashiDecision (unanimous)35:00
Intermission
Catchweight 59 kgJapan Hideo Tokorodef.Japan Hiroya KondoTKO (punch and elbows)13:20
Bantamweight 61 kgJapan Ryusei Ashizawadef.Japan KouziDecision (unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 57.2 kgUnited States John Dodsondef.Japan Takaki SoyaDecision (unanimous)52:00Bare Knuckle rules.
W.Super Atomweight 49 kgJapan Rena Kubotadef.Japan Kate OyamaTKO (punches)24:18
Featherweight 66 kgJapan YA-MANdef.Japan Hiroaki SuzukiKO (punches)13:28
W.Catchweight 57.2 kgAustralia Tai Emerydef.United States Charisa SigalaTKO (punch)10:37Bare Knuckle rules.
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Kazumasa Majimadef.Japan Suguru NiiSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:11

Rizin 48

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.

Results

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

Rizin Landmark 10

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.

Results

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

Rizin 49

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. 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. Although Koike Erbst won by armbar in round one, but result was immediately overturned into a no contest due to the weight miss.

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.

Results

Rizin 49
Weight ClassMethodRoundT.TimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kgBrazil Kleber Koike Erbstdef.Japan Chihiro Suzuki (c)Decision (unanimous)35:00For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.
Flyweight 57 kgJapan Kyoji Horiguchi (c)def.South Africa Nkazimulo ZuluDecision (unanimous)35:00For the Rizin Flyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kgBrazil Roberto de Souza (c)def.Azerbaijan Vugar KaramovSubmission (triangle choke)14:45For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.
Super Atomweight 49 kgJapan Seika Izawadef.Argentina Lucia ApdelgarimSubmission (triangle armbar)12:21Non-title bout.
Bantamweight 61 kgJapan Yuki Motoyadef.Japan Kyoma AkimotoDecision (unanimous)35:00
Intermission
Featherweight 66 kgKyrgyzstan Razhabali Shaydullaevdef.Japan Yuta KuboTKO (punches)22:30
Featherweight 66 kgKazakhstan Karshyga Dautbekdef.Japan YA-MANDecision (unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kgJapan Ryuya Fukudadef.Japan Ryusei AshizawaKO (punches)10:54
Heavyweight 120 kgJapan Mikio Uedadef.South Korea Kim Tae-inKO (knee)22:31
Catchweight 59 kgUnited States Jose Torresdef.Japan Makoto TakahashiDecision (split)35:00
Lightweight 71 kgJapan Taisei Sakurabadef.Japan Yusuke YachiTKO (punches)10:26
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Koji Takedadef.Japan Suguru NiiTechnical Decision (unanimous)34:09Accidental illegal knees rendered Takeda unable to continue.
Heavyweight 120 kgJapan King Edokpolodef.Japan TakakenshinKO (knee and punches)13:22
Bantamweight 61 kgJapan Genji Umenodef.Japan Taiga KawabeDecision (unanimous)35:00
Opening Ceremony: Rizin Koshien Final
Bantamweight 61 kgJapan Sanou Yokouchidef.Japan Kenshin SaitoSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:03
Rizin Bangaichi
Catchweight 100 kgJapan Rukiya Anpodef.Iran Sina KarimianDecision (unanimous)62:00Rizin Special Standing bout.
Welterweight 77 kgJapan Sho Patrick Usamidef.Japan Issa HosokawaKO (punches to the body)22:59Kickboxing Open-Finger Gloves.
Catchweight 58 kgJapan Tatsuki Shinotsukadef.Japan Aoi NodaTKO (punch)12:04Kickboxing Open-Finger Gloves.
Catchweight 63 kgJapan Daichi Tomizawadef.Japan Kota MiuraKO (knee)11:53Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R).
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Taio Asahisadef.Japan YuraDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout.
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Hyuma Yasuidef.Japan Hiroaki SuzukiDecision (unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kgJapan Hiroto Gomyodef.Japan Koki AkadaDecision (split)35:00

See also

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