Super RIZIN. 5 fighters prepare for title bouts in Osaka

Preparations are underway for the ‘Super RIZIN. 5’ event at Kyocera Dome Osaka. In the main event, Rajabali Shaidullaev and AJ Mackie have successfully made weight for the RIZIN and PFL featherweight double title match. Mackie expressed high motivation to secure both titles and take Shaidullaev’s reputation, while Shaidullaev remains confident in his championship status.

Other key matchups include Shinya Aoki facing Mikuru Asakura. Aoki, noting a smoother weight cut than expected due to the lack of hydration testing in RIZIN compared to ONE Championship, stated his intention to fight aggressively until his strength is exhausted. Meanwhile, K-1 champion Teo Asaku is set for his first title defense against challenger Alassan Kamala, with Asaku vowing to seek a knockout victory early in the fight.

In the featherweight division, Karsargaz Dautbek is prepared to face Ren Hiramoto. Dautbek emphasized his composure and readiness to test Hiramoto’s striking precision and durability in what is expected to be a high-level striking contest.