The year 2019 was the fifth year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. The year began with Rizin 15 in Yokohama on April 21, 2019.
| 2019 in Rizin Fighting Federation | ||||
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| Information | ||||
| First date | April 21, 2019 | |||
| Last date | December 31, 2019 | |||
| Events | ||||
| Total events | 6 | |||
| Fights | ||||
| Total fights | 79 | |||
| Title fights | 6 | |||
| Chronology | ||||
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Rizin events are broadcast through a television agreement with Fuji Television. In North America and Europe, Rizin events are available via PPV on FITE TV.[1]
Background
editNobuyuki Sakakibara announced that Rizin will do 6 events in 2019: April, June, July, August, October, and the usual December 31 show.
He also announced that they will do a lightweight Grand Prix this year. Bellator MMA CEO Scott Coker has announced that he will be sending Patricky Freire to participate in the opening round.
Rizin's Lightweight grand prix will begin on October 12 at the Osaka-jo Hall, with the four opening rounds bouts of the tournament bracket. The semifinals and finals will be held on Dec. 31, at Saitama Super Arena.
List of events
edit| # | Event | Date | Venue | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rizin 15 - Yokohama | April 21, 2019 | Yokohama Arena | 12,914 | |
| 2 | Rizin 16 - Kobe | June 2, 2019 | World Memorial Hall | 8,107 | |
| 3 | Rizin 17 - Saitama | July 28, 2019 | Saitama Super Arena | 16,930 | |
| 4 | Rizin 18 - Nagoya | August 18, 2019 | Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium | 6,281 | |
| 5 | Rizin 19 - Osaka | October 12, 2019 | Edion Arena | 5,098 | |
| 6 | Rizin 20 - Saitama | December 31, 2019 | Saitama Super Arena | 29,315[2] |
Title fights
edit| Title fights in 2019 | |||||||||
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| # | Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Event | Notes | |||
| 1 | Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 13:02 | Rizin 15 | For the inaugural Rizin Light Heavyweight Championship | ||
| 2 | Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Rizin 16 | For the Rizin Super Atomweight Championship | ||
| 3 | Featherweight 57 kg | def. | KO (Knee to the Body) | 2 | 5:19 | Rizin 16 | For the ISKA Featherweight Championship | ||
| 4 | Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:55 | Rizin 20 | For the Rizin Light Heavyweight Championship | ||
| 5 | Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | Rizin 20 | For the Rizin Super Atomweight Championship | ||
| 6 | Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 5:38 | Rizin 20 | For the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship | ||
Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix
edit8-Man Lightweight Grand Prix Participant
editHiroto Uesako
Damien Brown
Johnny Case
Patricky Freire
Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix bracket
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Rizin 15 - Yokohama
edit| Rizin 15 - Yokohama | |
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| Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
| Date | April 21, 2019 |
| Venue | Yokohama Arena |
| City | |
Rizin 15 - Yokohama was a Combat sport event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on April 21, 2019 at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.
Background
editA light heavyweight bout between RIZIN top contender Jiří Procházka and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal will serve as the Rizin 15 - Yokohama main event. The bout will crown the inaugural RIZIN Light Heavyweight champion.[3]
Ulka Sasaki has been forced to withdraw from his schedule fight against Kai Asakura due to a visceral infection and Justin Scoggins has stepped in as a replacement.[4] Unfortunately, Scoggins has suffered a knee injury during training and has been unable to compete, that forced his fight against Kai Asakura to be cancelled.[5]
Shinju Nozawa-Auclair was supposed to face Saray Orozco. However, Nozawa-Auclair suffered an ankle injury during training and was forced to withdraw from the fight. Kanako Murata has stepped in on short notice against Orozco.[6]
Results
edit| Rizin 15 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | T.Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 13:02 | For the inaugural Rizin Light Heavyweight Championship | ||
| Catchweight 59 kg | def. | TKO (3 Knockdown Rule) | 3 | 7:24 | Kickboxing | ||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Catchweight 60 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:53 | |||
| Catchweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 8:56 | |||
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Catchweight 51 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Catchweight 68 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Flyweight 57 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Lightweight 70 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Flyweight 58 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 8:59 | |||
| Flyweight 57 kg | def. | Submission (Von Flue choke) | 2 | 7:12 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | TKO (3 Knockdown Rule) | 2 | 5:34 | Kickboxing | ||
Rizin 16 - Kobe
edit| Rizin 16 - Kobe | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
| Date | June 2, 2019 |
| Venue | World Memorial Hall |
| City | |
Rizin 16 - Kobe was a Combat sport event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on June 2, 2019 at the World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan.
Background
editISKA Featherweight Ahmed Ferradji was scheduled to defend his title against Tenshin Nasukawa at RIZIN 16, but Ferradji withdrew from the scheduled fight. As a result, ISKA has stripped the title from Ferradji and ISKA Bantamweight Champion Martin Blanco has stepped in on short notice to face Nasukawa for the vacant ISKA Featherweight World Title.[8]
Kizaemon Saiga was scheduled to face Kunitaka Fujiwara at RIZIN 16, but was not medically cleared for the event due to vision issues. Stepping in on a few days' notice to fight Fujiwara was the former K-1 Krush champion Ryuji Horio.[9]
Results
edit| Rizin 16 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | T.Time | Notes | |||
| Featherweight 57 kg | def. | KO (Knee to the Body) | 2 | 5:19 | For the ISKA Featherweight Championship | ||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | For the Rizin Super Atomweight Championship | ||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Heavyweight 120 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Flyweight 57 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | TKO (Punches and Soccer Kicks) | 3 | 14:32 | |||
| Catchweight 59 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | KO (Elbow and Punches) | 1 | 2:04 | |||
| Catchweight 63 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Catchweight 59 kg | def. | KO (Punch and Soccer Kick) | 1 | 4:05 | |||
| Catchweight 60 kg | def. | KO (Head Kick) | 2 | 3:18 | Kickboxing | ||
| Catchweight 56 kg | def. | TKO (3 Knockdown Rule) | 1 | 2:42 | Kickboxing | ||
| Catchweight 69 kg | def. | TKO (3 Knockdown Rule) | 1 | 2:45 | Kickboxing | ||
Rizin 17 - Saitama
edit| Rizin 17 - Saitama | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
| Date | July 28, 2019 |
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena |
| City | |
Rizin 17 - Saitama was a Combat sport event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on July 28, 2019 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Background
editDaiki Watabe was due to fight Kevin Ross in a kickboxing bout, but the American fighter withdrew due to a hand injury. Watabe instead faced the Bolivian fighter Hideki, who stepped in on 3 weeks notice for this encounter.[10]
Results
edit| Rizin 17 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | T.Time | Notes | |||
| Lightweight 70 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | Submission (North-South Choke | 2 | 8:57 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 9:05 | |||
| Catchweight 62 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Retirement) | 1 | 5:00 | Lightweight GP Qualifying Round | ||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Lightweight GP Qualifying Round | ||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:04 | Lightweight GP Qualifying Round | ||
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | TKO (Cut) | 3 | 12:20 | |||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | TKO (Knees) | 1 | 3:12 | |||
| Catchweight 63 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Catchweight 67 kg | def. | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
Rizin 18 - Nagoya
edit| Rizin 18 - Nagoya | |
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| Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
| Date | August 18, 2019 |
| Venue | Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium |
| City | |
Rizin 18 - Nagoya was a Combat sport event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on August 18, 2019 at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan.
Background
editMarcos de Souza, was set to fight at RIZIN 18, but his debut was pushed back because of an injury.[11]
Kazuma Sone was expected to face Erson Yamamoto, But plans have changed for undisclosed reasons. That forced the fight to be cancelled. Justin Scoggins has stepped in as a replacement.
Results
edit| Rizin 18 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | T.Time | Notes | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:07 | |||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 3:20 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) | 3 | 12:14 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | KO (punch) | 2 | 6:35 | |||
| Catchweight 75 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Strawweight 53 kg | vs. | No Contest (Accidental Headbutt) | 1 | 0:11 | |||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 8:45 | Lightweight GP Qualifying Round | ||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Catchweight 59 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 6:27 | |||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Strawweight 53 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Flyweight 57 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
Rizin 19 - Osaka
edit| Rizin 19 - Osaka | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
| Date | October 12, 2019 |
| Venue | Edion Arena |
| City | |
Rizin 19 - Osaka was a Combat sport event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on October 12, 2019 at the Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan.
Background
editRena Kubota's original opponent, Shawna Ram suffered a concussion during training. Alexandra Alvare steps in to face Kubota.[12]
Shintaro Matsukura originally supposed to face Takuma Konishi but he suffered an eye injury. His teammate, Hiroya, will be the replacement to face Konishi.
Results
edit| Rizin 19 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | T.Time | Notes | |||
| Catchweight 100 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:49 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 1 | 0:54 | |||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 9:42 | |||
| Catchweight 51 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 0:20 | |||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:15 | Lightweight Grand Prix Quarter-Finals | ||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Knee and Punches) | 1 | 1:10 | Lightweight Grand Prix Quarter-Finals | ||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 1 | 3:55 | Lightweight Grand Prix Quarter-Finals | ||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 4:14 | Lightweight Grand Prix Quarter-Finals | ||
| Welterweight 77 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:18 | |||
| Catchweight 62 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Welterweight 77 kg | def. | TKO (Knee) | 1 | 1:20 | Kickboxing | ||
| Openweight | def. | Submission (Kimura) | 1 | 1:09 | |||
| Catchweight 56 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 9:00 | Kickboxing | ||
Rizin 20 - Saitama
edit| Rizin 20 - Saitama | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Rizin Fighting Federation |
| Date | December 31, 2019 |
| Venue | Saitama Super Arena |
| City | |
Rizin 20 - Saitama was a Combat sport event by Rizin Fighting Federation that took place on December 31, 2019 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Background
editKyoji Horiguchi was scheduled to defend his RIZIN Bantamweight Championship against Kai Asakura on this card. However, Horoguchi pulled out of the fight in mid-November citing a knee injury that is expected to keep him out of action for approximately 10 – 12 months. In turn, his bantamweight title has been vacated.[13]
Results
edit| Rizin 20 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | T.Time | Notes | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 5:38 | For the vacant Rizin Bantamweight Championship | ||
| Catchweight 56 kg | def. | TKO (3 Knockdown Rule) | 1 | 2:44 | Kickboxing | ||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | For the Rizin Super Atomweight Championship | ||
| Featherweight 66 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Catchweight 50.8 kg | def. | TKO (Corner Stopage) | 3 | 14:42 | |||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | Lightweight Grand Prix Final | ||
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:55 | For the Rizin Light Heavyweight Championship | ||
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | def. | TKO (Elbows and Punches) | 2 | 0:58 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Intermission | |||||||
| Catchweight 105 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:12 | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | def. | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 1:36 | |||
| Catchweight 62 kg | def. | TKO (Cut) | 2 | 6:00 | Kickboxing | ||
| Super Atomweight 49 kg | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 15:00 | |||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Punches and Soccer Kick) | 1 | 0:28 | Lightweight Grand Prix Semi-Finals | ||
| Lightweight 71 kg | def. | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:46 | Lightweight Grand Prix Semi-Finals | ||
References
edit- ^ "Rizin FF Partners with FITE TV". sherdog.com.
- ^ "Bruno Massami on Twitter 31-12-2019". gazetaesportiva.com.
- ^ "Scott Coker explains 'King Mo' Lawal's move to Rizin FF for Jiri Prochazka title rematch". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ "Rizin 15 fight roundup: Justin Scoggins replaces Ulka Sasaki". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Justin Scoggins Suffers Knee Injury, Rizin 15 Bout vs. Kai Asakura Canceled". sherdog.com.
- ^ "RIZIN 15 bout order announced, Kanako Murata replaces Shinju on short-notice". mmasucka.com.
- ^ "Rizin FF 15 results and video: Prochazka TKO's King Mo to win title, Horiguchi bombs on Nguyen". bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ "Kizaemon Saiga Out of Rizin 16, Replaced by Ryuji Horio against Kunitaka". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Tenshin Nasukawa gets new opponent for Rizin 16". sherdog.com.
- ^ "RIZIN debuts of Kevin Ross, Marcos de Souza postponed". thebodylockmma.com.
- ^ "RIZIN debuts of Kevin Ross, Marcos de Souza postponed". thebodylockmma.com.
- ^ "Rena Kubota gets new opponent for Rizin 19". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Nolan King (2019-11-14). "Kyoji Horiguchi withdraws from Rizin FF 20 due to knee injury, subsequently vacates title". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-11-14.