The year 2025 was the 11th year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan.
List of events # Event Date Venue Location 1 Rizin 50 Anabuki Arena Kagawa Takamatsu, Japan 2 Rizin: Otoko Matsuri Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan 3 Rizin World Series in Korea Paradise City Incheon, South Korea 4 Rizin Landmark 11 Makomanai Ice Arena Sapporo, Japan5Super Rizin 4Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan6Rizin 51Aichi International ArenaNagoya, Japan7Rizin Landmark 12Glion Arena KobeKobe, Japan8Rizin: Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono MatsuriSaitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan
2025 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Background On March 26, 2025, during a Rizin: Otoko Matsuri Press Conference, Rizin CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara revealed six fighters completed at 2025 Rizin World Grand Prix, for the heavyweight divisions, includes Alexander Soldatkin, José Augusto Azevedo, Marek Samociuk, Mikio Ueda, Shoma Shibisai and Tsuyoshi Sudario. The quarterfinal took place at Rizin: Otoko Matsuri on May 4. The semifinal took place at Super Rizin 4 on July 27. The final took place at Rizin 51 on September 28. The winner of the tournament will fight against Ryan Bader for the inaugural heavyweight title.
Tournament bracket
2025 Rizin Flyweight Grand Prix Background On March 30, 2025, during Rizin 50, Kyoji Horiguchi announced that he had vacated the flyweight title and returned to UFC. Subsequently, the promotion announced it will hold a flyweight grand prix to determine the new 125-pound champion.
On June 14, 2025, during Rizin Landmark 11 in Sapporo intermission, Rizin CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara revealed that the eight fighters who will compete at the 2025 Rizin World Grand Prix, for the flyweight divisions, are Hiromasa Ougikubo, Yuki Ito, Nkazimulo Zulu, Hiroya Kondo, Alibek Gadzhammatov, Yuki Motoya, Erson Yamamoto and Makoto Takahashi. The quarterfinal will take place at Super Rizin 4 on July 27. The official matchup drawing will take place July 1, 2025. On June 27, 2025, it was reported that two more fighters will compete at the Grand Prix tournament, are Jose Torres and Takaki Soya.
Tournament bracket
+Quarter-final Erson Yamamoto 1 Makoto Takahashi Sub
Rizin 50
Rizin 50 was a combat sports event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on March 30, 2025, at the Anabuki Arena Kagawa in Takamatsu, Japan.
Background A Rizin Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Naoki Inoue and Yuki Motoya headlined the event. The pairing previously met at Rizin 26 in December 2020, which Inoue won by first round submission.
At the weigh-ins, Spike Carlyle weighed in at 160.9 pounds, 4.4 pounds over the lightweight limit and he was fined 50% of his purse, which went to Takeshi Izumi. As a results, if Carlyle wins or the bout ends in a draw, the official result was record as a no contest.
Results Main card (Rizin.tv) Weight Class Method Round T.Time NotesBantamweight 61 kg Naoki Inoue (c) def. Yuki MotoyaDecision (split)35:00For the Rizin Bantamweight Championship.Featherweight 66 kg Karshyga Dautbekdef. Chihiro SuzukiDecision (split)35:00Lightweight 71 kg Shunta Nomuradef. Luiz GustavoTechnical Decision (unanimous)32:29Accidental clash of heads rendered Gustavo unable to continue.Heavyweight 120 kg King Edokpolodef. Ryo SakaiTKO (punches)22:32 Intermission (Rizin.tv)Featherweight 66 kg Kyohei Hagiwaradef. Toby MisechTKO (punches)10:26Featherweight 66 kg Shuya Kimuradef. Takeji YokoyamaKO (punches)10:54Catchweight 59 kg Yuki Itodef. Tony LaramieDecision (unanimous)35:00Catchweight 59 kg Yoshiro Maedadef. Sanou YokouchiSubmission (rear-naked choke)32:55Lightweight 71 kg Takeshi Izumidef. Spike CarlyleDecision (unanimous)35:00Carlyle missed weight (73 kg).Women's Strawweight 52 kg Machi Fukudadef. Park Seo-young TKO (punches)24:04Strawweight 53 kg Haruo Ochidef. Nobuyoshi NakatsukasaSubmission (guillotine choke)31:22Bantamweight 61 kg Mamoru Uoidef. Koki AkadaDecision (split)35:00 Opening Ceremony: Kickboxing bouts (YouTube)Catchweight 67.5 kg Ryoya Inaidef. Rinto KakoTKO (punches)12:57Catchweight 63.5 kg Ryuki Yoshiokadef. Daiki KirizumeDecision (split)33:00Catchweight 63 kg Shoji Otanidef. Yamato AshikagaKO (punch)13:00Flyweight 57 kg Hiroki Takaokadef. Seiya AmeyamaSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:04Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R).Catchweight 55 kg Toki Kagawadef. RyukiDecision (unanimous)33:00
Rizin: Otoko Matsuri
Rizin: Otoko Matsuri (formerly known as Rizin: The Match 2) was a combat sports event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on May 4, 2025, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
Background A featherweight rematch between Mikuru Asakura and Ren Hiramoto was scheduled to headline the event. The pairing previously met at Super Rizin 3 in July 2024, which Hiramoto won by first-round knockout. However on March 3, the promotion officially announced that Hiramoto withdrew due to a shoulder injury and Asakura expected to still compete on the card. On March 7, the promotion announced that the event is changed to Rizin: Otoko Matsuri.
A Rizin Featherweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Kleber Koike Erbst and Razhabali Shaydullaev headlined the event.
The quarterfinals of 2025 Rizin World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament took place at this event. However, the bout between Islambek Baktybek Uulu and Alexander Soldatkin got rescheduled for June 14 at Rizin Landmark 11 after Baktybek Uulu has suffered a meniscus injury.
Results Main card Weight Class Method Round T.Time NotesFeatherweight 66 kg Razhabali Shaydullaevdef. Kleber Koike Erbst (c)KO (punches)11:02For the Rizin Featherweight Championship.Featherweight 66 kg Mikuru Asakuradef. Chihiro SuzukiTKO (doctor stoppage)31:56Featherweight 66 kg Kyoma Akimotodef. Ryo TakagiDecision (unanimous)35:00Featherweight 66 kg Kyohei Hagiwaradef. Taisei NishitaniKO (punch)13:36Heavyweight 120 kg Mikio Uedadef. Shoma ShibisaiTKO (leg kicks)11:032025 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.Heavyweight 120 kg José Augusto Azevedo def. Tsuyoshi SudarioDecision (unanimous)35:002025 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Intermission (PPV at Rizin.tv)Heavyweight 120 kg Marek Samociukdef. Daniel JamesDecision (unanimous)35:002025 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal; James missed weight (120.8 kg).Catchweight 98 kg Kouzivs. Sina KarimianDraw (time limit)33:00Rizin Special Standing bout (Kouzi: 8oz / Karimian: 12oz gloves).Catchweight 59 kg Makoto Takahashidef. Yuki ItoDecision (unanimous)35:00Lightweight 71 kg Daisuke Nakamuradef. Taisei SakurabaSubmission (armbar)22:01Bantamweight 61 kg Danny Sabatellodef. Shinobu OtaKO (punches)30:20Flyweight 57 kg Hiroya Kondodef. Tatsuki ShinotsukaTKO (corner stoppage)12:11Flyweight 57 kg Takaki Soyadef. John DodsonDecision (unanimous)35:00Catchweight 63 kg Taio Asahisadef. Yoshiya UzatsuyoKO (head kick)21:15Kickboxing bout.Flyweight 57 kg Erson Yamamotodef. Daichi TomizawaSubmission (face crank)21:24Flyweight 57 kg Joe Hiramotodef. Toki TamaruDecision (unanimous)35:00 Opening CeremonyCatchweight 75 kg Yuga Nakayadef. Hiro SasakiDecision (unanimous)25:00Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R).Featherweight 66 kg Vinicius Tsuchihashi Silveiradef. Takao UedaDecision (unanimous)25:00Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R).Catchweight 57.5 kg Futa Hashimotodef. Daichi AkahiraDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout.
Rizin World Series in Korea
Rizin World Series in Korea was a combat sports event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on May 31, 2025, at the Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea.
Background This event marked the promotion's debut in South Korea.
A lightweight bout between a current Rizin Lightweight Champion Roberto de Souza and Ki Won-bin headlined the event.
Results Main card (Rizin.tv) Weight Class Method Round T.Time NotesLightweight 71 kg Roberto de Souzadef. Ki Won-binTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)10:50Bantamweight 61 kg Shoko Satodef. Kim Soo-chulDecision (unanimous)35:00Lightweight 71 kg Johnny Casevs. Juri OharaNo Contest (missed weight)12:20Case missed weight (71.3 kg). Originally ruled a KO (punch) win for Case; overturned by promoter due to him missing weight.Women's Catchweight 49 kg Kate Oyamadef. Shim Yu-riDecision (unanimous)35:00 Intermission (Rizin.tv)Lightweight 71 kg Sho Patrick Usamidef. Kim Si-wonDecision (unanimous)35:00Bantamweight 61 kg Yang Ji-yongdef. Yuto HokamuraTKO (punches)30:19Featherweight 66 kg Ji Hyuk-mindef. Koji TakedaTKO (knees and punches)24:13Featherweight 66 kg Song Young-jae def. Yoshiki NakaharaKO (punch)31:28Catchweight 63 kg Kwon Yong-cheoldef. Kota MiuraTKO (elbows and punches)12:46 Kickboxing boutsCatchweight 67.5 kg Jo Sang-haevs. Meison Hide UsamiDraw (unanimous)33:00Catchweight 62 kg Seiya Inouedef. Kang Beom-junDecision (unanimous)33:00
Rizin Landmark 11
Rizin Landmark 11 in Sapporo was a combat sports event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on June 14, 2025, at Makomanai Ice Arena in Sapporo, Japan.
Background A featherweight bout between former Rizin Featherweight Champion Vugar Karamov and undefeated prospect Shuya Kimura headlined the event.
In addition, 2025 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix quarterfinal originally scheduled as Islambek Baktybek Uulu vs. Alexander Soldatkin at Rizin: Otoko Matsuri, but Baktybek Uulu withdrew as suffered a meniscus injury. Instead, Soldatkin faced Price Aounallah at this event.
Results Main card (Rizin.tv) Weight Class Method Round T.Time NotesFeatherweight 66 kg Vugar Karamovdef. Shuya KimuraDecision (unanimous)35:00Lightweight 71 kg Yoshinori Horiedef. Yamato NishikawaTKO (elbows and punches)14:40Featherweight 66 kg Ilkhom Nozimovdef. Suguru NiiKO (front kick)12:09Featherweight 66 kg Hiroaki Suzukidef. Sora YamamotoDecision (unanimous)35:00Featherweight 66 kg Viktor Kolesnikdef. Keisuke SasuKO (punch to the body)14:43 Intermission (Rizin.tv)Heavyweight 120 kg Alexander Soldatkindef. Prince AounallahDecision (unanimous)35:002025 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.Bantamweight 61 kg Joji Gotodef. Jinnosuke KashimuraDecision (unanimous)35:00Heavyweight 120 kg Sina Karimiandef. Hidetaka AratoDecision (unanimous)35:00Women's Strawweight 52 kg Machi Fukudadef. Haruka HasegawaDecision (unanimous)35:00Bantamweight 61 kg Taichi Nakajimadef. Kosuke TerashimaTKO (punches)11:17Bantamweight 61 kg Tatsuya Andodef. Magerram GasanzadeSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:33Catchweight 64 kg Kuto Uenodef. Farphayap GrabsDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout. Farphayap missed weight (64.9 kg).Featherweight 66 kg Raiki Endodef. Bading ZhaxiDecision (unanimous)35:00Catchweight 55 kg Yuya Uzawadef. ToshizouDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout.Bantamweight 61 kg Kanata Uenodef. Kensei YamakawaDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout. Opening Ceremony: Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R).Catchweight 56 kg Suguru Hayasakadef. Arashi SuzukiSubmission (toe hold)13:41Bantamweight 61 kg Yukito Morinagadef. Daiki KobayashiTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)10:53Catchweight 53 kg Shuto Hayashidef. Kyohei NishijimaDecision (unanimous)33:00Kickboxing bout.Welterweight 77 kg Takashi Notodef. Yuki NaritaSubmission (armbar)24:50
Super Rizin 4
Super Rizin 4 was a combat sports event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on July 27, 2025, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Background A featherweight rematch between former two-time Rizin Featherweight Champion Kleber Koike Erbst and Mikuru Asakura headlined the event. The pair previously met at Rizin 28 in June 2021, which Koike Erbst won by second round technical submission.
The event featured to complete at the title bout: Rizin Bantamweight Championship bout: Naoki Inoue vs. Ryuya Fukuda
The event also featured the quarterfinals and semifinals of 2025 Rizin World Grand Prix Tournament in a flyweight and heavyweight divisions respectively.