RIZIN WORLD SERIES in KOREA

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RIZIN World Series in Korea takes place on May 31, 2025, at Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea, marking RIZIN Fighting Federation’s debut in the country. The main event features RIZIN Lightweight Champion Roberto Satoshi de Souza facing Gladiator Lightweight Champion Won Bin Ki in a 71.0kg MMA bout, with de Souza on a three-fight first-round finish streak and Ki showcasing his striking prowess. Other key matchups include Kim Soo Chul vs. Shoko Sato at bantamweight, Juri Ohara vs. Johnny Case at lightweight, and two kickboxing bouts: Sang Hae Jo vs. Hide Meison Usmai and Beom Jun Kang vs. Seiya Inoue. The event, themed as a Japan vs. Korea showdown, features 11 bouts and is broadcast live on ABEMA, U-NEXT, and RIZIN LIVE, with doors opening at 1:00 PM and fights starting at 2:00 PM KST. It’s a historic night for RIZIN, hosted in a luxurious casino resort venue.