Yogibo presents RIZIN.33

  • Published on: 2022.01.07
  • Update: 2022.01.07

We, IFING Co. and ASIA Impitali, were the sponsors of the event! 


RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION is a federation (competition) that organizes and operates MMA (mixed martial arts) and kickboxing matches.
RIZIN is a stage for competition, culture, and entertainment, and our goal is to provide the best entertainment that will inspire, move, and sometimes even change people's lives.

The title "RIZIN" is a combination of "Raijin," the ancient Japanese god of thunder (ikazuchi), and "rise (rising)," the rising of the sun, and by adding "Z," the last letter of the alphabet, meaning "final" or "ultimate," the title expresses the goal and will to "rise and shine forever on the stage. The title of this event expresses the goal and will of "the stage that will continue to rise and shine forever". (Source: RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION)  


Hiromasa Ogikubo won the second round of the bantamweight Grand Prix in September, defeating Takashi Otsuka by decision to advance to the semifinals. His opponent in the semifinals was decided to be Naoki Inoue, whom he had been eagerly awaiting since the GP draw. How will Ogikubo fight against Inoue, a former UFC fighter?


(Source: RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION)  

Convention Outline

Name: Yogibo presents RIZIN.33

Date: Friday, December 31, 2021, doors open at 12:00 (tentative) / start at 14:00 (tentative)

Venue:Saitama Super Arena

Organized by RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION

Endorsed by: Yogibo