RIZIN Fighting Federation was in action on Sunday, May 10 (starting late Saturday for western fight fans) with RIZIN 53 taking place in Kobe, Japan.
The main event saw lightweight champ Ilkhom Nozimov of Uzbekistan, fresh off a 13-second finish of Roberto Satoshi Souza, looking to defend his title against Brazil’s Luiz Gustavo. At 7-4 under the RIZIN banner Gustavo had notable wins over Yusuke Yachi and former UFC fighter Yoshinori Horie.
Where to Watch RIZIN Fighting Federation
RIZIN 53 takes place at the Gloin Arena Kobe in Kobe, Japan on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The card streams live via RIZIN.tv; full results can be found below. The action gets underway at 11:30PM ET, 8:30PM PT on Saturday for North American fans.
RIZIN 53 Results
Luiz Gustavo def Ilkhom Nozimov by KO, Round 1, 2:08 – for the RIZIN lightweight championship
Ren Hiramoto vs. Kouzi ends in a draw — Special Rules Standing Openweight Bout
Ryo Takagi def. Li Kaiwen by KO (punches), Round 1, 1:38
Shinobu Ota def. Kintaro by submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 2, 4:25
Kate Lotus def. Katie Perez by unanimous decision
Sho Patrick Usami def. Tatsuya “Yanbo” Saika by TKO (punch and soccer kick), Round 1, 1:38
Ryan Cafaro def. Koyomi Matsushima by submission (guillotine choke), Round 3, 2:23
Daiki Lightyear def. Genji Umeno by submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 1, 2:37
Jolly def. Kenshin Kodama by submission (arm-bar), Round 1, 1:11
Joe Hiramoto def. Seiya Ameyama by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 0:27
Kouki Nakagawa def. Jake Wilkins by unanimous decision
Opening Ceremony
Soul Hamaguchi def. Haruto Sunada by KO (punches), Round 1, 2:33 — Special Rules MMA
Yushi def. Asatarou by unanimous decision — Kickboxing
Hinata Kitano def. Jina Koda by unanimous decision — Kickboxing
Shota def. Tomoya Sudo by unanimous decision — Kickboxing
