RIZIN Otoko Matsuri Returns to the Tokyo Dome – May 4th

On May 4th, RIZIN Otoko Matsuri storms back into the iconic Tokyo Dome, delivering a night of high-stakes showdowns and unforgettable drama. Headlining the event, featherweight champion Kleber Koike puts his belt on the line against undefeated Kyrgyz sensation Razhabali Shaidulloev, a rising powerhouse with fight-ending power.

The co-main event features the electrifying return of Mikuru Asakura, who steps into the ring against former champion Chihiro Suzuki in a battle between two of Japan’s biggest stars. Adding to the spectacle, RIZIN’s first Heavyweight Grand Prix in nearly a decade kicks off, promising chaos, knockouts, and the birth of a new heavyweight king.

This is combat at its finest—on Japan’s grandest stage.

Main Card Highlights

Featherweight Title Bout: Kleber Koike vs. Razhabali Shaidulloev
Submission ace Koike faces his most dangerous challenger yet in Shaydullaev, an unbeaten Kyrgyz striker with devastating knockout power and relentless aggression.

Mikuru Asakura vs. Chihiro Suzuki
Two of RIZIN’s brightest stars collide—Asakura seeks to reaffirm his place at the top, while Suzuki looks to usher in a new era as Japan’s MMA frontman.

Danny Sabatello vs. Shinobu Ota
Former Bellator standout Sabatello brings suffocating wrestling pressure against Olympic silver medalist Ota in a stylistic clash destined for fireworks.

Jo Hiramoto vs. Toki Tamaru
The younger Hiramoto brother returns with precision striking and raw energy, but crafty veteran Tamaru aims to test his patience and fight IQ.

John Dodson vs. Takaki Soya
UFC veteran and human blur John Dodson rematches Soya—this time in MMA. Expect speed, violence, and potential Fight of the Night honors.

HIROYA vs. Tatsuki Shinotsuka
A battle of youth and momentum as HIROYA’s experience meets the fury of Shinotsuka, who makes his MMA debut with a reputation for explosive finishes.

Ryo Takagi vs. Kyoma Akimoto (66kg)
A pure striker’s duel as fan-favorite brawler Takagi meets teenage prodigy Akimoto, whose sharp technique could signal the arrival of a new phenom.

Daisuke Nakamura vs. Taisei Sakuraba (71kg)
Submission artists collide as grappling veteran Nakamura faces the unpredictable Sakuraba, in a contest brimming with old-school DNA and ground warfare.

Makoto Shinryu vs. Yuki Ito (59kg)
Shinryu and Ito meet in a gritty, high-stakes catchweight bout, both eager to prove their worth after pushing elite opponents to the brink.

Kyohei Hagiwara vs. Taisei Nishitani (66kg)
Violence is guaranteed as knockout machine Hagiwara faces submission specialist Nishitani—a clash between chaos and control.

Erson Yamamoto vs. Daichi Tomizawa
Legacy is on the line as Erson, heir to the Yamamoto fighting dynasty, seeks redemption against the ever-durable and technically sound Tomizawa.

RIZIN World GP 2025: Heavyweight Grand Prix – Quarterfinals

Eight of the world's toughest men enter the opening round of RIZIN’s long-awaited Heavyweight Grand Prix, where only power, grit, and finishing instinct will carry them to the crown. Four epic battles—only four will move on.

RIZIN Otoko Matsuri is more than just a fight card—it's a celebration of warrior spirit, spectacle, and the unrelenting pursuit of greatness. Don’t miss it.

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