RIZIN 50: Inoue vs. Motoya 2 is an upcoming Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on March 31, 2025, at the Anabuki Arena Kagawa in Takamatsu, Japan.
Fight Card
Main Card
Bantamweight 61 kg Japan Naoki Inoue (c) vs. Japan Yuki Motoya Bantamweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Chihiro Suzuki vs. Kazakhstan Karshyga Dautbek
Lightweight 71 kg Brazil Luiz Gustavo vs. Japan Shunta Nomura
Heavyweight 120 kg Japan King Edokpolo vs. Japan Ryo Sakai
Intermission
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Kyohei Hagiwara vs. United States Toby Misech
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Takeji Yokoyama vs. Japan Shuya Kimura
Catchweight 59 kg Japan Yuki Ito vs. Canada Tony Laramie
Catchweight 59 kg Japan Sanou Yokouchi vs. Japan Yoshiro Maeda
Lightweight 71 kg Japan Takeshi Izumi vs. United States Spike Carlyle
Women's Strawweight 52 kg Japan Machi Fukuda vs. South Korea Park Seo-young
Strawweight 53 kg Japan Haruo Ochi vs. Japan Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa
Bantamweight 61 kg Japan Mamoru Uoi vs. Japan Koki Akada
Opening Ceremony: Kickboxing bouts
Catchweight 67.5 kg Japan Ryoya Inai vs. Japan Rinto Kako
Catchweight 63.5 kg Japan Ryuki Yoshioka vs. Japan Daiki Kirizume
Catchweight 63 kg Japan Shoji Otani vs. Japan Yamato Ashikaga
Flyweight 57 kg Japan Hiroki Takaoka vs. Japan Seiya Ameyama Rizin MMA Special Rules (5min / 2R)
Catchweight 55 kg Japan Ryuki vs. Japan Toki Kagawa
Background
RIZIN 50: Inoue vs. Motoya 2 – A Championship Rematch with History on the Line!
The bright lights of Takamatsu’s Anabuki Arena Kagawa will shine on a night of high-stakes combat as Rizin Fighting Federation presents its milestone event—RIZIN 50. On March 31, 2025, warriors from Japan and around the world will step into the ring to deliver a spectacle of elite-level mixed martial arts, where champions defend their crowns, rivalries are reignited, and fighters stake their claim to greatness.
The main event sees the long-awaited rematch between reigning bantamweight champion Naoki Inoue and the determined challenger Yuki Motoya. Their history traces back to RIZIN 26, when Inoue stunned Motoya with a first-round submission. Now, years later, Motoya returns with vengeance in his heart, eager to rewrite history and dethrone the man who bested him. But Inoue, a cold and calculated technician, has evolved into an even greater force. With the championship belt hanging in the balance, this fight is more than a title defense—it’s a battle for redemption and legacy.
Featherweight sensation Chihiro Suzuki will put his relentless style to the test against Kazakhstan’s rising powerhouse, Karshyga Dautbek. Both fighters possess the kind of explosive striking that can end a fight in an instant, promising a contest that will leave fans at the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Brazilian standout Luiz Gustavo steps into enemy territory to take on Japan’s Shunta Nomura in a lightweight war that could shake up the division. At heavyweight, knockout artist King Edokpolo faces the gritty Ryo Sakai, with both men seeking to leave a lasting impact in RIZIN’s growing heavyweight scene.
The night will also feature an intermission packed with thrilling battles, where veterans and up-and-coming prospects alike look to steal the show. Kyohei Hagiwara squares off against American brawler Toby Misech in a featherweight clash that guarantees fireworks, while Takeji Yokoyama and Shuya Kimura meet in a fight brimming with tension and national pride. Catchweight contests, lightweight showdowns, and a strawweight battle between Machi Fukuda and South Korea’s Park Seo-young will keep the momentum surging forward as fighters give everything for their moment of glory.
Before the MMA warriors take center stage, a series of electrifying kickboxing bouts will ignite the arena, showcasing the striking precision and power of some of Japan’s most dangerous stand-up fighters. Every contest, from the opening bell to the final showdown, contributes to the grandeur of RIZIN 50, an event destined to leave an indelible mark on the sport.
This is more than just another fight card—it’s a defining moment in RIZIN history. Champions will rise, contenders will emerge, and warriors will leave everything inside the ring. On March 31, Japan once again becomes the heart of world-class combat sports. The fighters are ready, the stage is set, and RIZIN 50 promises a night where legends are made.
A Rizin Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Naoki Inoue and Yuki Motoya is scheduled to headline the event. The pairing previously met at Rizin 26 in December 2020, which Inoue won by first round submission
