RIZIN in Korea: de Souza vs. Ki is an upcoming Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on May 31, 2025, at the Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea.
Fight Card
Main Card
Lightweight 71 kg Brazil Roberto de Souza vs. South Korea Ki Won-bin
Bantamweight 61 kg South Korea Kim Soo-chul vs. Japan Shoko Sato
Lightweight 71 kg Japan Juri Ohara vs. United States Johnny Case
Women's Catchweight 49 kg South Korea Shim Yu-ri vs. Japan Kate Oyama
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 71 kg South Korea Kim Si-won vs. Japan Sho Patrick Usami
Bantamweight 61 kg South Korea Yang Ji-yong vs. Japan Yuto Hokamura
Featherweight 66 kg South Korea Ji Hyuk-min vs. Japan Koji Takeda
Featherweight 66 kg South Korea Song Young-jae vs. Japan Yoshiki Nakahara
Catchweight 63 kg South Korea Kwon Yong-cheol vs. Japan Kota Miura
Kickboxing bouts
Catchweight 67.5 kg South Korea Jo Sang-hae vs. Japan Meison Hide Usami
Catchweight 62 kg South Korea Kang Beom-jun vs. Japan Seiya Inoue
Background
RIZIN makes its long-anticipated debut in South Korea with RIZIN in Korea: de Souza vs. Ki, set for May 31, 2025, at Paradise City in Incheon. A historic night awaits as two nations collide in a high-stakes main event that pits championship pedigree against surging local talent.
Brazil’s Roberto de Souza, a world-class grappler and the current RIZIN Lightweight Champion, brings his elite ground game and finishing instincts into enemy territory. Known for his aggressive jiu-jitsu and relentless pursuit of submissions, de Souza has carved out a dominant presence in the division, earning a reputation as one of the most dangerous lightweights outside of the UFC.
Facing him is South Korea’s own Ki Won-bin, a powerful striker with a flair for the dramatic and a hunger to prove himself on the international stage. Fighting in front of a home crowd, Ki looks to shock the world by toppling the reigning champion and igniting a new era for Korean MMA under the RIZIN banner.
With national pride on the line and the energy of a groundbreaking event fueling the night, RIZIN’s first-ever card in Korea promises an unforgettable showcase of heart, heritage, and high-level combat.
This event will mark the promotion's debut in South Korea.
A lightweight bout between a current Rizin Lightweight Champion Roberto de Souza and Ki Won-bin is scheduled to headline the event.
