Rizin 15 Predictions

Let’s talk Rizin now. It’s been too long since we’ve did predictions for the Japanese MMA organisation and since last time we did that, Floyd Mayweather has even competed in the company! That’s how long it’s been. There’s a card this weekend and I’m going to predict the last 5 fights on the card so let’s just jump into it.

Karl Albrektsson Vs. Christiano Frohlich

I actually believe this will be an entertaining fight, there’s a bit of a weight difference but I still see it as a great fight to look forward to. Both fighters are under the age of 30 and I strongly believe the two have a bright future in MMA but I also believe that Albrektsson will pick up a decision victory.

Prediction: Karl Albrektsson (Decision)

Satoru Kitaoka Vs. Roberto Souza

Another decent fight, going to keep this short and sweet: Souza will win by submission in the second round. Although Kitsoka has never submitted, he’s 39 and I think age will catch up to the Japanese fighter and will eventually tap out to Roberto Souza.

Prediction: Roberto Souza (Round 2; Submission)

Kyoji Horiguchi Vs. Ben Nguyen

Horiguchi is a fantastic fighter and also he’s undefeated in Rizin so that’s always a plus. He’s the current Rizin bantamweight champion and despite not defending his title on this card for whatever reason, this fight is guaranteed to be good. It’s been almost 5 years since Ben Nguyen has competed outside the UFC but he does so tonight and he’s got his work cut out for him, it’s a tough fight to win and I actually think it’s too tough for him so that’s why I’m going with Kyoji Horiguchi for the victory with a knockout victory in the first round. Also fun fact, Horiguchi has competed on every Rizin card I’ve ever watched.

Prediction: Kyoji Horiguchi (Round 1; TKO)

Tenshin Nasukawa Vs. Fritz Biagtan

It’s good to see Nasukawa actually being allowed to throw kicks and i think even after being humiliated in the Mayweather fight, it will actually benefit him. Biagtan isn’t a joke either, he’s a genuine tough opponent for Tenshin but I see Tenshin picking up a decision victory.

Prediction: Tenshin Nasukawa (Decision)

King Mo Vs. Jiri Prochazka

This should be a really fun main event, a fun main event to wrap up a fun show is always the correct thing to do. I see this being a brawl but I’m going with a round one knockout victory for either one of these men but Jiri Prochazka will win in my opinion. This will be a fun fight though.

Prediction: Jiri Prochazka (Round 1; TKO)