Luis Gustavo KOs Ilhom Nazimov to become new RIZIN lightweight champion

Luis Gustavo captured the RIZIN lightweight title by defeating Ilhom Nazimov via first-round knockout at RIZIN 53. The event featured multiple finishes across its card. Other notable results included Ryo Takagi knocking out Kaiwen Li in round one, Shinobu Ota submitting Yuto Hokamura with an arm triangle in the second round, and Ryan Cafaro finishing Koyomi Matsushima with a guillotine in round three. The full card showcased a mix of MMA and kickboxing bouts with numerous stoppages.