Rizin 47: Horiguchi vs. Pettis will be a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on June 9, 2024, at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
Fight Card
Main Card
Bantamweight 61 kg Japan Kyoji Horiguchi vs. United States Sergio Pettis
Bantamweight 61 kg Japan Kleber Koike Erbst vs. United States Juan Archuleta
Heavyweight 120 kg Japan Mikio Ueda vs. Poland Przemysław Kowalczyk
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Koji Takeda vs. Kyrgyzstan Razhabali Shaydullaev
Intermission
Lightweight 71 kg United States Spike Carlyle vs. South Korea Kim Kyung-pyo
Featherweight 66 kg Kazakhstan Karshyga Dautbek vs. Japan Tetsuya Seki
Lightweight 71 kg United States Johnny Case vs. Japan BeyNoah
Catchweight 61 kg Japan Genji Umeno vs. Japan Uoi Fullswing Kickboxing rules (Elbows allowed)
Lightweight 71 kg Japan Kazuki Tokudome vs. Japan Sho Patrick Usami
Background
The event is scheduled to be headlined by a bantamweight rematch between the Rizin Flyweight Champion (also former two-time Rizin and Bellator Bantamweight Champion) Kyoji Horiguchi and former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis. The pair previously met at Bellator 272 in December 2021, which Pettis defended the title by fourth round knockout.
A bantamweight bout between former Rizin Featherweight Champion (also former KSW Featherweight Champion) Kleber Koike Erbst and former Rizin Bantamweight Champion (also former Bellator Bantamweight Champion) Juan Archuleta is expected to serve as the co-main event.
Mark your calendars for an electrifying evening of mixed martial arts action as RIZIN.47 takes center stage! Witness the clash of titans and the battle of skill and determination as top fighters from around the globe compete for glory. This event promises unforgettable bouts and relentless excitement, featuring:
A long-awaited rematch sees RIZIN Flyweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi faces off against the American Sergio Pettis in a high-stakes bout between former Bellator champions that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Another thrilling clash of former champions pits Kleber Koike against the formidable Juan Archuleta, as Archuleta moves up to make his featherweight debut in RIZIN.
Kazakhstan’s Karshyga Dautbek returns after over 5 years to go head-to-head with Tetsuya Seki in a featherweight bout sure to showcase incredible skill and tenacity.
Witness the power and strength of Karate Champion Mikio Ueda as he steps into the ring against Poland’s KSW representative Przemysław Kowalczyk in a heavyweight showdown.
A hattrick of lightweight bouts also will take place on the card. The Alpha Ginger Spike Carlyle squares off against South Korea’s Kim Kyung-pyo in a lightweight bout that promises explosive action. An all-Japanese lightweight clash as Kazuki Tokudome battles it out with Sho Patrick Usami for national pride. Lastly, Johnny Case returns from his injury against the colorful Beynoah!
Don’t miss out on the adrenaline-pumping action of RIZIN.47. This is more than just a fight; it’s a spectacle of athleticism, strategy, and heart. Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement!
