RIZIN 52

Luiz Gustavo

Luiz Gustavo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division with a professional record of 15-4-0. Known for his aggressive striking and knockout power, he primarily competes in RIZIN Fighting Federation. In his most recent bout at RIZIN 52 in March 2026, he secured a victory over Taisei Sakuraba via a second-round right hook. This followed a technical decision loss to Shunta Nomura and a title challenge against Roberto de Souza.

Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi is a Japanese featherweight fighter with a professional record of 11 wins and 3 losses. Standing 5'10", he is known for his explosive striking power and aggressive finishing ability. He currently competes in RIZIN, where he is on a three-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a first-round knockout of Kaiwen Li via right hook, a doctor stoppage victory over Shuya Kimura, and a unanimous decision win against Kisa Miyake.

Viktor Kolesnik

Viktor Kolesnik is a Russian mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division with a professional record of 26 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 177cm tall, he is known for a versatile fighting style rooted in high-level striking and robust defensive grappling. Recently, he faced Koji Takeda at RIZIN 52 and Razhabali Shaydullaev at RIZIN 51. Prior to these, he secured a first-round knockout via body shot against SASUKE and unanimous decision victories over Yoshiki Nakahara and Ryo Takagi.

Kate Oyama

Kate Oyama, known professionally as Kate Lotus, is a Japanese strawweight fighter with a professional record of 10 wins and 8 losses. Competing primarily in RIZIN and DEEP JEWELS, she is known for her well-rounded skills and a background in karate. In her most recent outing at RIZIN 53, she secured a unanimous decision victory over Katie Perez. This followed a competitive decision loss to Saori Oshima and a string of victories against Bo Mi Lee, Emi Tomimatsu, and Yu Ri Shim.

Jinnosuke Kashimura

Jinnosuke Kashimura is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-5-0. Standing 5'7" with a 71-inch reach, he is known for his exceptional grappling skills and submission finishing ability. He currently carries a three-fight win streak, most recently securing a first-round anaconda choke victory over veteran Hideo Tokoro. This followed a unanimous decision win against Hyuma Yasui and a first-round rear naked choke over Eqiyuebu.

Yusuke Yachi

Yusuke Yachi is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 28 wins and 16 losses. Standing 5'9" with a foundation in boxing, he is a former Shooto Pacific Rim Lightweight Champion and PXC Featherweight Champion. Competing primarily in RIZIN, his recent performances include a rear-naked choke victory over Bilal Kai Haga at RIZIN 51 and a unanimous decision win against Sho Patrick Usami at RIZIN 48, though he most recently faced a doctor stoppage loss to Kyung Pyo Kim.

Tony Laramie

Tony Laramie is a Canadian flyweight competing in RIZIN with a professional record of 12-3-0. Known for his explosive striking and wrestling foundation, he stands 5'3" with a 67-inch reach. He is currently on a two-fight win streak, most recently securing a third-round ground-and-pound victory over Takaki Soya at RIZIN 52. Prior to that, he earned a unanimous decision win against Wataru Yamauchi and a decision victory over Yutaro Muramoto.

Jo Arai

Jo Arai is a professional mixed martial artist from Japan with a record of 17 wins, 13 losses, and 2 draws. Competing in the flyweight division, he achieved the historic distinction of becoming a simultaneous two-division champion in Shooto, holding both the Strawweight and Flyweight world titles. Known for his aggressive striking and resilience, his recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Koyuru Tanoue and a challenging bout against Jung Hyun Lee at RIZIN 52.

Noeru Narita

Noeru Narita, known professionally as NOEL, is a Japanese atomweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Standing 158cm tall, she has quickly established herself as a submission specialist. In her most recent performances, she secured a first-round guillotine choke victory over Bo Mi Lee at RIZIN 52 and an armbar finish against Misaki Suda at RIZIN LANDMARK 12. She is currently on a two-fight winning streak, showcasing high-level grappling skills.