RIZIN LANDMARK 16 in NAGASAKI

Yoshinori Horie

Yoshinori Horie is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 15-6-0, competing in the lightweight division of RIZIN. Known for his technical striking and powerful punching, he transitioned to lightweight in 2023. His recent momentum includes a notable split decision victory over former Bellator champion Patricky Pitbull in April 2026. Prior results include a first-round ground and pound win against Yamato Nishikawa in June 2025 and a unanimous decision victory over Spike Carlyle in September 2023.

Sho Patrick Usami

Sho Patrick Usami is a Japanese lightweight fighter with a professional record of 9-5-0. Competing primarily in RIZIN, he is a former amateur boxing standout known for his explosive striking power and technical foundation. In his most recent outing at RIZIN 53, he secured a spectacular first-round knockout victory over Tatsuya Saika using a left hook and soccer kick. This followed a competitive stretch featuring bouts against Taisei Sakuraba, Si Won Kim, and Yamato Nishikawa.

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.

Koyomi Matsushima

Koyomi Matsushima is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division with a professional record of 15-8-0. Known for his explosive striking and strong wrestling base, he has competed in major organizations including ONE Championship, Shooto, and RIZIN. His recent trajectory includes a second-round TKO victory over Sodnomdorj Purevdorj at GLADIATOR in July 2024, followed by a hard-fought battle against Ryan Cafaro at RIZIN 53 in May 2026.

Ryan Cafaro

Ryan Cafaro is a veteran United States featherweight with a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Standing 5'7" with a 69-inch reach, he is known for a high-level technical skill set and finishing ability. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a third-round submission victory over Koyomi Matsushima via dragon sleeper at RIZIN 53. Prior to that, he earned a first-round knockout over Justin Patton and a decision win against Anthony Dilemme.

Hyuma Yasui

Hyuma Yasui is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Featherweight division with a record of 4-1-0. Standing 5'8" with a 69.7-inch reach, he is recognized for his technical grappling and transition game. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026, he secured a victory over Toshiki Mori. Prior to that, he faced Jinnosuke Kashimura at RIZIN LANDMARK 12 and earned a notable unanimous decision win against veteran striker Hiroaki Suzuki at RIZIN 49.

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.

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.

Kyohei Takagi

Kyohei Takagi is a Japanese flyweight fighter with a professional record of 6 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'6", he is currently on a dominant four-fight winning streak. His versatile finishing ability is evident in his recent performances: he secured a third-round TKO via punches against Jae Hoon Lee at RIZIN LANDMARK 15, a lightning-fast 31-second knockout over Kenta Hayashi, and a dramatic first-round stoppage of Ryosuke Honda. He also boasts a technical submission victory via twister.

Masatoshi Ueda

Masatoshi Ueda is a veteran Japanese flyweight with a professional record of 21-13-2. Standing 5'9", he is known for his technical resilience and extensive experience across major Japanese promotions, including Shooto and Pancrase. In his most recent outing in June 2026, he faced Daichi Mizuta. His previous performances include a unanimous decision victory over Gyu Hyun Lee at BLOOM.05 and a hard-fought unanimous decision win against Ariel Oliveros at BLOOM.03.

Ryusei Ashizawa

Ryusei Ashizawa is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former kickboxer competing in the Bantamweight division of RIZIN. Standing 5'9" with a professional MMA record of 2-4-0, he is recognized for his striking background and high-energy fighting style. His recent competition history includes a unanimous decision victory over Koji at Super RIZIN 3 and a second-round knockout win via knee against Shoji at RIZIN LANDMARK 10, followed by challenges against Ryuya Fukuda and Genji Umeno.

Seiya Inoue

Seiya Inoue is a Japanese Bantamweight fighter with a professional MMA record of 1-1-0. Standing 5'7" (170cm), the 22-year-old competes in RIZIN. He most recently secured a victory against Koki Akada at RIZIN LANDMARK 14 in SENDAI on June 6, 2026, winning by KO/TKO just 28 seconds into the third round. This followed a professional debut at RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA on April 11, 2026, where he showed great resilience in a unanimous decision loss to Hyuga Miyagawa.

Hidetaka Arato

Hidetaka Arato, known as "Kaiju Killer," is a Japanese heavyweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 11 wins and 4 losses. Standing 178cm tall, he is a former GRACHAN heavyweight champion recognized for his significant power and finishing ability. His recent competitive history includes a first-round encounter with Ryo Sakai at DEEP 130 Impact, a hard-fought battle against Dong Hyun Bae at Grachan 77, and a unanimous decision appearance against Sina Karimian at RIZIN LANDMARK 11.

Ken Hasegawa

Ken Hasegawa is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with an 18-6-1 record, competing across organizations such as DEEP and ONE Championship. Standing 5'11" with a 71.5" reach, he is known for a powerful grappling base and high-level durability. Most recently, he secured a first-round ground-and-pound victory over Akira Tiger at DEEP Tokyo Impact in May 2026, bouncing back from a unanimous decision loss against Tserendash Azjargal earlier in 2025.

Alan Yamaniha

Alan Yamaniha is a Brazilian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 23 wins, 11 losses, and 4 draws. Standing 165cm tall with a foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he is known for his grappling expertise and durability. In his most recent outing at RIZIN LANDMARK 10 in November 2024, he secured a second-round submission victory over Seigo Yamamoto via rear-naked choke. His recent form also includes a unanimous decision win against veteran Hideo Tokoro.

Seigo Yamamoto

Seigo Yamamoto is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 7 wins, 14 losses, and 1 draw. Known for his karate foundation and explosive striking, he has competed in major promotions including RIZIN and Black Combat. His recent performances include a quick knockout victory over Sung Chul Lee and a stoppage win against Sung Jun Park, followed by competitive outings against Alan Yamaniha, Jae Woong Kim, and Sung Bin Kim.

Kohei Sugiyama

Kohei Sugiyama is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 17 wins and 10 losses. Standing 5'5", he competes primarily in the DEEP organization. Sugiyama is currently on a three-fight winning streak, showcasing a versatile finishing ability. His most recent performances include a first-round rear naked choke victory over Yuta Hashimoto in December 2025 and a second-round triangle choke win against Minghai Wang in September 2025.

Kaito Oda

Kaito Oda is a 26-year-old Japanese flyweight standing 5'6" with a professional record of 8-3-0. Competing primarily in GRACHAN, he is known for a finish-heavy style, utilizing both ground-and-pound and striking to secure victories. In his recent outings, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jiniushiyue at Road to UFC in May 2026, which followed a third-round TKO victory over Daisuke Kobayashi at Grachan 80 and a decision loss to Ayiding Tuohetaerbieke at JCK Fight Night.

Ryota Oki

Ryota Oki is a Japanese lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6 wins and 5 losses. Standing 175cm tall, he competes primarily in the DEEP and RIZIN organizations. He is known for his resilience and striking capabilities in the cage. In his most recent outing at RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in April 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Ginji Arai, returning to the win column following competitive matches against veterans.

Daisuke Okumiya

Daisuke Okumiya, also known by the name Hunt Rangers, is a Japanese lightweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 9-5-1. Standing 5'11", he competes primarily in regional Japanese promotions such as GLADIATOR and Pancrase. He is noted for his submission skills, recently securing a first-round rear naked choke victory over Nikolas Catalon at BLOOM.04 in April 2025. This followed a prior submission win via referee stoppage against Akito Mitoma at Pancrase 274.

Kotaro Mori

Kotaro Mori is a Japanese heavyweight competitor known for his presence in both kickboxing and mixed martial arts. Standing 180 cm tall, he has primarily competed in the RISE promotion, specifically in the RISE WEST series held in Kyushu. He is scheduled to participate in the opening fight of RIZIN LANDMARK 16 in October 2026, where he faces Yuki. In his most recent recorded bout, he secured a victory against Miyagin via decision in December 2022.

Yuki

Yuki is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. With a physical profile of 5'10" (179 cm) and weighing approximately 220 lbs, he is a competitor known for his presence in the heavy weight classes. Born on January 23, 1984, he brings veteran experience to the cage. His career is characterized by his determination and the physical strength required to compete at the professional level in MMA.

Ryusei Imamura

Ryusei Imamura is a Japanese professional fighter with a 1-0 record in mixed martial arts. Transitioning from a background in kickboxing and amateur combat sports, he competes in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions of RIZIN. Imamura made his mixed martial arts debut at RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in April 2026, where he secured a second-round TKO victory over Yu-ki. He is known for a high-volume striking style and significant power developed during his kickboxing career.

Reon Uemura

Reon Uemura is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist. While statistical details of his professional career remain limited in major international databases, he has been featured in the competitive regional circuit. He is scheduled to compete against Ryusei Imamura at RIZIN LANDMARK 16 in Nagasaki, a high-profile opportunity to showcase his skills on one of Japan’s most prominent fighting stages.

Kakeru Tsuda

Kakeru Tsuda, often competing under the name KAKERU, is a flyweight mixed martial artist from Japan. Standing 170 cm tall, he has competed in organizations such as ONE Championship and is scheduled to participate in RIZIN Landmark 16 in October 2026. Known for his technical agility, he maintains a professional focus on expanding his presence in the Japanese MMA scene.

Ayuto

Ayuto is a Japanese featherweight fighter who has competed in organizations such as Fighting NEXUS. With a professional mixed martial arts record of 1 win and 1 loss, he has demonstrated his skills in both victory and competitive bouts. Most recently, he faced Ikuya Akabane at Fighting NEXUS vol.43 in March 2026, where he fought through two rounds. Prior to that, he secured a victory at Fighting NEXUS vol.41 in November 2025, winning against Yukito Tamayose by unanimous decision.