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==Rizin Japan Heavyweight Grand Prix==

Background On April 23, 2026, it was announced that the "RIZIN JAPAN GP Heavyweight Tournament" will take place in 2026, which semifinals matches will be held at Rizin 54 in August, and the two winners will advance to the final match scheduled in November event. The tournament taking part as participants: Mikio Ueda, Tsuyoshi Sudario, King Edokpolo, and opponent TBA fighter. The winner of the tournament should face Alexander Soldatkin on New Year's Eve event and compete for inaugural heavyweight title.{{Cite web |title=【RIZIN】8月11日「RIZIN JAPAN GP ヘビー級トーナメント」に上田幹雄、スダリオ剛、エドポロキングが参戦。残り1枠は未定。6月6日の仙台大会で酒井リョウvs.貴賢神も Tournament bracket ==Rizin 52==

Rizin 52 was a mixed martial arts event that was held by Rizin Fighting Federation on March 7, 2026, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Background A featherweight bout between Kyoma Akimoto and former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Patchy Mix headlined this event. Results ==Rizin Landmark 13==

Rizin Landmark 13 in Fukuoka was a combat sports event that was held by Rizin Fighting Federation on April 12, 2026, at Marine Messe Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan. Background A Rizin Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Razhabali Shaydullaev and former K-1 Welterweight Champion Yuta Kubo headlined the event. The pairing previously fought at Rizin 49 in December 2024, which Shaydullaev won by second round TKO. A Rizin Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Danny Sabatello and Joji Goto co-headlined the event. Results ==Rizin 53==

Rizin 53 is an upcoming combat sports event that will be held by Rizin Fighting Federation on May 10, 2026, at the Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Japan. Background A Rizin Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Ilkhom Nozimov and Luiz Gustavo is scheduled to headline the event. Fight card ==Rizin Landmark 14==

Rizin Landmark 14 in Sendai is an upcoming combat sports event that will be held by Rizin Fighting Federation on June 6, 2026, at Xebio Arena Sendai in Sendai, Japan. Background A Rizin Flyweight Championship bout between current champion (also 2021 Rizin Bantamweight and 2025 Rizin Flyweight Grand Prix winner) Hiromasa Ougikubo and Makoto Takahashi is scheduled to headline the event. The pairing previously met at Super Rizin 3 in July 2024, which Ougikubo won by unanimous decision. Fight card ==Rizin 54==

Rizin 54 is an upcoming combat sports event that will be held by Rizin Fighting Federation on August 11, 2026, at Toyota Arena Tokyo in Kōtō, Japan. Background The semifinals of Rizin Japan Heavyweight Grand Prix are scheduled to take place at this event. Fight card ==See also==