RIZIN announces multiple title fights for NYE card, including champ Razhabali Shaidulloev’s final fight in Japan
Japanese sensation Kyoma Akimoto challenges for the RIZIN title
RIZIN has announced an impressive lineup of 10 fights for its final card of the year, Super RIZIN 6, taking place on December 31 at the Vantelim Dome in Nagoya, Japan. The event will see three title bouts and two grand prix finals, marking the culmination of 2026's RIZIN show.
Super RIZIN 6 will close the final promotional appearance of PFL and RIZIN featherweight champion Razhabali Shaidulloev, who will defend his title against Japanese sensation Kyoma Akimoto. Shaidulloev boasts an impressive 19-0 record with only one decision in his pro career, having defeated A.J. McKee in September. If successful, Akimoto could secure the featherweight title when he joins MVP MMA in 2027.
In the co-main event, lightweight champion Luiz Gustavo faces off against local star Mikuru Asakura in a rematch. The card's third to last fight features Saori Oshima defending her super atomweight title against Natasha Kuziutina. The heavyweight grand prix final will pit Tsuyoshi Sudario against Edopolo King.
Other notable fights include Chihiro Suzuki vs. YA-MAN Yutaro Muramoto, Ya-MAN vs. Erson YAMAMOTO, Hiroya vs. Jo Hiramoto, Hinotori vs. Tatsuki Shinotsuka, Taichi Tomizawa vs. Don't Mind Kawabata, Christian Akira Matsuo vs. Sora Kaneko, and a KOSHIEN 2026 final bout.
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