Combat Japan

0:00 Intro1:01 Reiya vs. King Rikuto3:05 Sora Tanazawa vs. Jo Aizawa4:34 Kaito Hasegawa vs. Riku Kazushima6:22 Mei Miyamoto vs. Namwan Sor Kongkrapan7:53 Kenta Nanbara vs. Gunther Kalunda10:06 Final Thoughts on RISE 201Welcome to Combat Japan. RISE 201 is almost here, and I’m breaking down the five biggest fights on the card. In this video, I give my thoughts, predictions, and takeaways heading into the card.Who are you picking at RISE 201? Let me know in the comments.If you enjoy coverage of Japanese combat sports, make sure to subscribe to Combat Japan for more RIZIN, RISE, K-1, sumo, and more.

0:00 Intro0:23 Tapology Controversy: Patchy Mix vs. Shoko Sato8:29 RIZIN 54 Fallout: Kyoma Akimoto Injury9:57 Sumo News: Hoshoryu, Onosato, Aonishiki & Wakatakakage15:12 K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 Preview19:03 What's Next / OutroWelcome to Combat Japan. In this episode I dive into the Tapology controversy surrounding Patchy Mix, Shoko Sato, and RIZIN's unique weight-miss rules. Should Tapology follow the official result, or should databases record fights differently based on what actually happened in the cage/ring?I also discuss Kyoma Akimoto's reported hand injury following his huge win over Kleber Koike and what it could mean for his path toward a RIZIN featherweight title shot.Then I head into the world of sumo, where injuries are becoming a major storyline. I break down Aonishiki, Hoshoryu, Onosato, and what Wakatakakage's recovery could mean for his rank and a potential drop to Juryo.Finally, I'm taking a look ahead at K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 on September 12, including four title fights and the 16 fighters locked in for the 70kg WORLD MAX tournament.Let me know what you think in the comments:Did Tapology get the Patchy Mix vs. Shoko Sato result wrong?Should Wakatakakage's eventual return from injury start in Juryo?And who are you picking to win the K-1 WORLD MAX tournament?If you enjoy coverage of Japanese MMA, sumo, kickboxing, and overall combat sports in Japan, make sure to subscribe to Combat Japan.

Welcome to Combat Japan. RIZIN 54 is in the books, and this is my full reaction and recap of the entire card!00:00 RIZIN 54 Recap & Reaction00:55 Kyoma Akimoto vs. Kleber Koike09:09 Patchy Mix vs. Shoko Sato — Weight Miss Controversy16:37 Heavyweight Grand Prix: Edokpolo vs. Ueda20:31 Heavyweight Grand Prix: Sudario vs. Sakai23:06 Yuki Ito vs. Alibek Gadzhammatov27:03 Kazumasa Majima vs. Koji Takeda30:06 Azamat Temirov vs. George Goto32:54 Joe Hiramoto vs. Jolly34:44 Naoki vs. Issa Hosokawa39:03 Arata Mizuno vs. Kaiwan Lee42:37 RIZIN 54 Recap & AnnouncementsI go through every fight, breaking down the results, performances, surprises, and biggest takeaways from RIZIN 54. From the main event to the undercard, we look at what happened, who impressed, who disappointed, and what could be next for the fighters involved.This is a full-card reaction for fans who want to go through the event fight by fight, whether you watched RIZIN 54 live or are catching up after the event.If you enjoy MMA, sumo, kickboxing, and general combat sports from Japan, be sure to subscribe to Combat Japan for event previews, reactions, news roundups, interviews, and analysis.What was your biggest takeaway from RIZIN 54? Let me know in the comments!

Welcome to Combat Japan. RIZIN 54 is coming to Tokyo on August 11, and in this video I break down the entire RIZIN 54 card from top to bottom, discussing every matchup and making my picks and predictions.The card is headlined by former RIZIN featherweight champion Kleber Koike taking on rising contender Kyoma Akimoto, with Patchy Mix returning to RIZIN to face veteran Shoko Sato in the co-main event. I also break down the rest of the card, including the key matchups, fighters to watch, and what each fight could mean moving forward.Whether you’re a longtime RIZIN fan or you’re just getting into Japanese MMA, this is a full preview to get you ready for RIZIN.54.Who are you picking? Let me know your predictions in the comments!Subscribe to Combat Japan for content covering RIZIN, K-1, RISE, sumo, grappling, athlete interviews, and Japanese combat sports news.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this week's Japanese combat sports news roundup, I cover the latest stories from across the Japanese combat sports world, including post-Nagoya Basho sumo updates, a full discussion of QUINTET 6, new K-1 WORLD MAX announcements, and a look ahead at RIZIN 54 and RISE 201.Topics include:Sumo news following the Nagoya Basho, including injury updates and Kirishima's Yokozuna outlookQUINTET 6 results, standout performances, and tournament discussionK-1 WORLD MAX tournament announcementsLooking ahead to RIZIN 54 and RISE 201Special shout out to samaroont.substack.com for producing excellent JMMA coverage, and to the We Are RIZIN Podcast for having me back on as a guest!If you enjoy Japanese combat sports, be sure to subscribe for weekly news roundups, event previews, reactions, interviews, and coverage of sumo, grappling, kickboxing, and MMA.What story are you following most closely this month? Let me know in the comments!

Welcome to Combat Japan. The Nagoya Basho is officially in the books! In this video, I recap and react to the biggest stories, performances, surprises, and developments from the tournament, including the battle at the top of the leaderboard, Aonishiki's return to Ozeki, and everything else that stood out over the final days of the basho.I also look ahead at what the results could mean for the next tournament and the future of some of sumo's biggest names.If you followed the Nagoya Basho, let me know your biggest takeaway from the tournament in the comments. And if you're new to Combat Japan, subscribe for more sumo coverage alongside MMA, kickboxing, grappling, and other Japanese combat sports.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this week's Japanese combat sports news roundup, I recap the biggest stories from across Japan, including the results of K-1 DONTAKU, the latest developments from the Nagoya Basho, and major fight announcements for Super RIZIN 5.Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports through news, analysis, interviews, event previews, reactions, and educational content, featuring RIZIN, K-1, RISE, sumo, grappling, boxing, and MMA.Which story stood out to you the most this week? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe for more coverage of Japanese combat sports.

Welcome to Combat Japan. RIZIN Landmark 15 is in the books, and in this video I break down every fight from the RIZIN.tv main card, sharing my reactions, analysis, and biggest takeaways from the event.I discuss the standout performances, surprising moments, what each result could mean moving forward, and where some of the night's biggest winners may go next.Whether you watched the event live or are catching up afterward, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaways. Which fight impressed you the most, and what matchups do you want to see next?If you enjoy Japanese combat sports, be sure to subscribe for RIZIN event coverage, interviews, news roundups, kickboxing, grappling, and sumo content. New videos every week on Combat Japan.

Welcome to Combat Japan. RIZIN is headed to Hiroshima with Landmark 15, and in this video I break down the fight card, discuss each matchup, and make my picks and predictions for every fight.From the featured bouts to the undercard, I share my thoughts on the key stylistic matchups, fighters to watch, and what could shape the outcome of each contest.Whether you're a longtime JMMA fan or just discovering RIZIN, this preview will get you ready for one of the promotion's biggest summer events.Who are your picks for RIZIN Landmark 15? Let me know your predictions in the comments!If you enjoy Japanese combat sports, be sure to subscribe for RIZIN previews, reactions, interviews, news, kickboxing, grappling, and sumo coverage.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this week's Japanese combat sports news roundup, I cover the release of the Nagoya Basho banzuke, the latest fight announcements for RIZIN 54, the newly announced teams for QUINTET 6, and a look ahead at some of the biggest events coming up this month.Topics include:Nagoya Basho banzuke release and storylinesNew fights announced for RIZIN 54QUINTET 6 team announcementsLooking ahead to K-1 DONTAKU, RISE 200, DEEP 132, and RIZIN Landmark 15Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports through news, analysis, interviews, reactions, previews, and educational content, with coverage of RIZIN, sumo, kickboxing, grappling, boxing, and MMA.If you enjoy Japanese combat sports, be sure to subscribe and let me know which upcoming events you're most excited to watch.