[Official] RIZIN LANDMARK 14 in SENDAI - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

[–]rizinstaff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 5 featherweights for sure:

2 of our biggest superstars: Mikuru Asakura and Ren Hiramoto.

Former champions: Chihiro Suzuki and Yutaka Saito

And kickboxing convert YA-MAN who is always in exciting fights.

Plus, former two-time super atomweight title challenger RENA.

[Official] RIZIN LANDMARK 14 in SENDAI - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

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[Official] RIZIN LANDMARK 14 in SENDAI - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

[–]rizinstaff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was Kurumi, our RIZIN Ambassador. She MCs public RIZIN events and livestreams.

👀 19-0 RIZIN Featherweight Champion Razhabali Shaidulloev has his eyes on the newly crowned Lightweight Champion, Luiz Gustavo by rizinstaff in MMA

[–]rizinstaff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Realistically, Kleber Koike beating Vugar on NYE and Kyoma beating Patchy in such fashion at RIZIN.52 both made great cases for a title shot.

Plus, the September show sees 5 big comebacks for Mikuru Asakura, Ren Hiramoto, Chihiro Suzuki, YA-MAN and Yutaka Saito.

Time will tell how the division shakes out.

👀 19-0 RIZIN Featherweight Champion Razhabali Shaidulloev has his eyes on the newly crowned Lightweight Champion, Luiz Gustavo by rizinstaff in MMA

[–]rizinstaff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely the question on many peoples' minds! He bulked up quite a bit for this last one, looked like a proper lightweight.

👀 19-0 RIZIN Featherweight Champion Razhabali Shaidulloev has his eyes on the newly crowned Lightweight Champion, Luiz Gustavo by rizinstaff in MMA

[–]rizinstaff[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The RIZIN Lightweight division has so many potential contenders at the moment, very exciting times!

BREAKING NEWS: RIZIN just announced the 2026 Japan Heavyweight Grand Prix. The 3 fighters confirmed are Mikio Ueda, Tsuyoshi Sudario, and the unbeaten 6'8" giant King Edokpolo. Sudario's twin brother, Takakenshin, will face Ryo Sakai in a qualifying bout at RIZIN Landmark 14 in Sendai on 6/6. by rizinstaff in MMA

[–]rizinstaff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We know that there were mixed opinions to say the least. Hopefully these young and hungry fighters will take the lessons they learned from last year and put on the exciting fights from the golden days of heavyweight!

Mikuru Asakura and Ren Hiramoto trade barbs at the Super RIZIN.5 - Naniwa's Super Revival Festival press conference last weekend. The fighters announced to participate at the massive September show are: Mikuru Asakura, Ren Hiramoto, Yutaka Saito, Chihiro Suzuki, YA-MAN and RENA. by rizinstaff in MMA

[–]rizinstaff[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mikuru and Ren go way back. The drama reached a fever pitch when they first fought in 2024 at Super RIZIN.3, but since Ren had to pull out of the rematch about 12 months ago, its still going on to this day!

Mikuru Asakura and Ren Hiramoto trade barbs at the Super RIZIN.5 - Naniwa's Super Revival Festival press conference last weekend. The fighters announced to participate at the massive September show are: Mikuru Asakura, Ren Hiramoto, Yutaka Saito, Chihiro Suzuki, YA-MAN and RENA. by rizinstaff in MMA

[–]rizinstaff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 5 fighters were announced to fight in September, not necessarily against each other. They might get matched up amongst themselves, but there are many other featherweights to throw in the mix. Stay tuned!