Okay, let me tell you about this thing called Rizin that I’ve been messing around with lately. It’s some kind of MMA and kickboxing event thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride.
So, I first heard about Rizin a while back. It’s supposed to be like the next big thing after Pride FC and Dream, whatever those were. I started by looking up what was happening soon, and I saw that there’s this Rizin 49 event coming up. It’s not until December 31, 2024, but hey, it’s something to look forward to, right? Supposedly, there are going to be 13 fights at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Sounds big, yeah?
Then I got into checking out past events. I stumbled upon Rizin 43, and man, it was crazy! They said it was one of the best shows they’ve done. There were all these submissions and knockouts. I watched some replays and it was insane, people were getting finished left and right. Makes you feel like you’re right there in the action.
I got curious about some of the fighters, like this guy, Rizin Hiramoto. Apparently, he’s a kickboxer who switched to MMA. That’s a bold move, I gotta say. I watched one of his kickboxing matches against someone named Takehiro Ashida. Hiramoto won pretty quickly, so the guy’s got some skills, I’ll give him that.
Then there was another fight I read about, Sumimura vs. “Strasser.” I saw it was mentioned as one of the “Five Must-Watch Fights of RIZIN 12”. I guess that was a big deal. And you know what? “Strasser” put Sumimura to sleep with an arm-triangle. I’ve seen enough fights to know that’s a tough way to go down.
- Started by checking out upcoming events, like Rizin 49.
- Watched replays of Rizin 43, which was full of finishes.
- Looked into fighters like Rizin Hiramoto and his switch from kickboxing to MMA.
- Read about notable fights, like Sumimura vs. “Strasser” in RIZIN 12.
Honestly, the more I dig into this Rizin stuff, the more interesting it gets. It’s not just about the fights; it’s the whole spectacle. They’ve got these crazy opening ceremonies and fighter entrances. It’s like a whole show in itself. Plus, they fight in a roped ring, which is different from what I’m used to seeing in other MMA stuff.
So yeah, that’s my experience with Rizin so far. It’s been a mix of watching fights, reading up on fighters, and getting caught up in the hype. It’s definitely something I’ll keep following. And who knows, maybe I’ll even make it to one of these events in person someday. Now, that would be something, right?
