RIZIN 53 took place on May 10, 2026 at the Gloin Arena Kobe in Kobe, Japan. In the main event, Luiz Gustavo stopped Ilkhom Nozimov by KO/TKO in Round 1 (2:08) to claim the RIZIN Lightweight Championship.
MAIN EVENT1 bout
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Lightweight | Luiz Gustavo | def. | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:08 | Ilkhom Nazimov |
MAIN CARD6 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2Catchweight | Ren Hiramoto (4-3-0) | draw | Draw | — | — | Kouzi |
| #3Featherweight | Ryo Takagi | def. | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:38 | Li Kaiwen |
| #4Heavyweight | Shinobu Ota | def. | Submission | 2 | 4:25 | Kintaro |
| #5Womens Strawweight | Immortal Lotus | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | — | — | Katie Perez |
| #6Featherweight | Sho Usami | def. | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:38 | Tatsuya Saika |
| #7Lightweight | Ryan Cafaro | def. | Submission | 3 | 2:23 | Koyomi Matsushima (15-6-0) |
PRELIMS8 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8Featherweight | Daiki Lightyear | def. | Submission | 1 | 2:37 | Genji Umeno |
| #9Lightweight | Jolly | def. | Submission | 1 | 1:11 | Kenshin Kodama |
| #10Lightweight | Joe Hiramoto | def. | Submission | 2 | 0:27 | Seiya Ameyama |
| #11Lightweight | Kouki Nakagawa | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | — | — | Jake Wilkins |
| #12Lightweight | Soul Hamaguchi | def. | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:33 | Haruto Sunada |
| #13Lightweight | Yushi | draw | Draw | — | — | Asatarou |
| #14Lightweight | Hinata Kitano | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | — | — | Jina Koda |
| #15Lightweight | Shota | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | — | — | Tomoya Sudo |
Ren Hiramoto and Kouzi fought to a Draw. Ryo Takagi defeated Li Kaiwen by KO/TKO in R1 (1:38). Shinobu Ota submitted Kintaro in R2 (4:25). Immortal Lotus defeated Katie Perez by unanimous decision. Sho Patrick Usami stopped Tatsuya Saika by KO/TKO in R1 (1:38). Ryan Cafaro submitted Koyomi Matsushima in R3 (2:23).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Rizin 53 Results start?
Rizin 53 Results starts on Sun, May 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.
Where is Rizin 53 Results?
Rizin 53 Results takes place at Gloin Arena Kobe, Kobe, Japan.
How can I watch Rizin 53 Results?
Worldwide: RIZIN.tv
What fights are on the Rizin 53 Results card?
Main Event: Luiz Gustavo vs. Ilkhom Nazimov. Catchweight: Ren Hiramoto vs. Kouzi. Featherweight: Ryo Takagi vs. Li Kaiwen. Heavyweight: Shinobu Ota vs. Kintaro. Womens Strawweight: Immortal Lotus vs. Katie Perez. Featherweight: Sho Usami vs. Tatsuya Saika. Lightweight: Ryan Cafaro vs. Koyomi Matsushima.