RIZIN Fighting Federation held RIZIN 54 in Tokyo, Japan, and it was a wild event. Out of the ten fights on the card, eight ended via finish, with only the main and co-main events going to the judges. The main event saw 20-year-old Kyoma Akimoto defeat a former RIZIN champion.
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- Islam Makhachev Still the Betting Favorite as Ian Machado Garry Gains Ground Before UFC 330 (LowKick MMA)
- RIZIN 54 results and highlights! Mix drops fourth in a row, Jolly gets stretchered in Tokyo (MMA Mania)
- Alex Pereira’s 6’8” training partner pays homage to ‘Poatan’ with KO to advance to Grand Prix final (Bloody Elbow)
- DWCS Results: Season 10, Week 1 (MMA Fighting)
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This story ran in the August 11, 2026 edition of the daily show.