RIZIN LANDMARK 16 in Nagasaki announced with abc Co., Ltd. sponsorship

abc Co., Ltd. has announced its title sponsorship for ‘abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 16 in NAGASAKI’, a major mixed martial arts event scheduled for October 3, 2026, at the Nagasaki Stadium City HAPPINESS ARENA. This marks the company’s 13th sponsorship of a major RIZIN event since early 2025.

The event features several high-profile matchups, including Keigo Horie versus Patrick Usami. In a promotional feature, RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara visited Usami’s hometown and training facilities to highlight the fighter’s background and preparation for the upcoming bout.

Through this partnership, abc Co., Ltd. aims to strengthen its combat entertainment business and expand brand recognition. The company also intends to explore synergies with its upcoming media and live event venture, ‘CPJ STUDIOS’, which is being developed in collaboration with Terence Crawford.