RIZIN 38
RIZIN 38

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RIZIN 38

2022
Movie
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Japanese

RIZIN 38 live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event includes the continuation of their Super Atomweight Grand Prix and Hiromasa Ougikubo’s first appearance since winning a bantamweight tournament last year. In what is the biggest return of the night, RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi fights in Japan for the first time since late 2020, facing Kintaro in the main event.

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Director: Nobuyuki SakakibaraGenres: Martial Arts, Combat Sports

Plot Summary

RIZIN 38 was a major mixed martial arts event held by RIZIN Fighting Federation in Saitama, Japan. The event featured a stacked fight card with notable fighters competing in various weight classes. Key matchups included highly anticipated bouts that showcased striking and grappling expertise. The event aimed to deliver thrilling action and decisive finishes for fight fans.

Critical Reception

As a live combat sports event, RIZIN 38 received immediate reactions from fans based on the fights and outcomes. While specific critical reviews are less common for individual fight nights compared to narrative films, the event was generally seen as a success by the RIZIN fanbase, delivering exciting matchups and unexpected moments. Attendee feedback often highlights the production quality and the skill of the athletes involved.

What Reviewers Say

  • Exciting matchups that delivered on fan expectations.

  • High-level performances from both established and emerging fighters.

  • The event provided thrilling finishes and memorable moments.

Google audience: Audience feedback for RIZIN 38 typically focuses on the quality of the fights and the overall entertainment value. Fans often praise the organization's ability to put together compelling fight cards and the high energy of the live event. Specific fighter performances and dramatic knockouts are frequently mentioned as highlights.

Fun Fact

RIZIN 38 was notable for featuring a special exhibition fight between the legendary boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa, though this event took place at RIZIN 14 in 2018, not RIZIN 38. RIZIN 38 itself featured a high-profile main event between Kyoji Horiguchi and Tatsumitsu Wada.

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