The Super RIZIN 5 Fighters We Most Want to Watch

McKee remains one of the most gifted featherweights outside the UFC, with speed and submissions that can change a fight instantly. RIZIN gives him fresh stylistic problems.

Nomura’s wrestling and pace have moved him rapidly through RIZIN’s lightweight picture. We want to see whether his pressure works against an established international opponent.

Hiramoto’s kickboxing background gives his striking an unusual rhythm, while public controversy keeps attention high. The question is whether the MMA development can match the profile.

Karamov is a physically strong grappler who can control long stretches against elite featherweights. When his pace holds, he is difficult for anyone in the promotion.

Shaidulloev has combined an unbeaten record with fast, violent finishes since arriving in RIZIN. The featherweight champion now has to prove his dominance can survive deeper opposition.

Asakura draws the audience because he fights with confidence, sharp counters and visible vulnerability. A major RIZIN card feels different when he has meaningful opposition.

Satoshi’s jiu-jitsu is both elite and aggressively applied, producing submissions before opponents can settle. He remains one of RIZIN’s clearest homegrown championship standards.

Dautbek brings knockout power and a disciplined countering game from Kazakhstan. His fights test whether Japanese featherweights can safely pressure a patient puncher.

Aoki is well beyond his prime, but his grappling still turns ordinary matchups into technical emergencies. Every late-career appearance carries real competitive risk and historical weight.

Rena helped establish women’s combat sports as a reliable RIZIN attraction through body punching and aggressive combinations. Her late-career fights still carry genuine competitive interest.