TL;DR: RIZIN's 10-year anniversary event delivered unforgettable action with Kleber Koike reclaiming the featherweight title, Roberto de Souza defending his lightweight crown, and Kyoji Horiguchi retaining his flyweight belt. Want to train like RIZIN champions? Get your authentic RIZIN fight gear from ChokeSports.com - your direct connection to Japan's finest combat sports equipment.
Historic Night at Saitama Super Arena
The iconic Saitama Super Arena witnessed an extraordinary night of fights as RIZIN celebrated its 10-year anniversary with RIZIN 49: Decade. The event featured 22 action-packed bouts spanning MMA, kickboxing, and special attraction matches.
Championship Triple-Header
Featherweight War Spans Two Years
In a historic main event that started in 2024 and concluded in 2025, Kleber Koike Erbst captured the featherweight crown from Chihiro Suzuki via unanimous decision. This victory marked sweet redemption for Koike, who had previously submitted Suzuki but was denied the title due to missing weight.
Dominant Champions Retain
Roberto "Satoshi" de Souza showcased his world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submitting Vugar Karamov with a triangle choke to retain his lightweight title. Meanwhile, Japanese MMA icon Kyoji Horiguchi successfully defended his flyweight championship against South Africa's Nkazimulo Zulu in a technical masterpiece.
Rising Stars and Legacy
Sakuraba Legacy Lives On
Taisei Sakuraba, son of legendary "Gracie Hunter" Kazushi Sakuraba, made a spectacular MMA debut by stopping Yusuke Yachi in just 26 seconds. The victory sent shockwaves through the Japanese MMA community and proved that fighting excellence runs in the family.
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RIZIN Sparring Gloves
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Special Broadcast Note: Fight fans were treated to expert commentary featuring ChokeSports model and Reversal sponsored fighter Shizuka Sugiyama, who brought unique insights to the live broadcast.
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