Luis Gustavo wins RIZIN lightweight title with first-round KO of Ilhom Nazimov

Luis Gustavo captured the RIZIN lightweight championship by knocking out Ilhom Nazimov in the first round at RIZIN 53. The event featured multiple finishes and decision victories across various weight classes. In the special rules stand-up bout without weight limits, Ren Hiramoto and Koji Tanaka fought to a draw. Other notable results included Ryo Takagi knocking out Kaiven Lee in round one, and Shinobu Ota submitting Yuto Hokamura with an arm triangle in round two. The card showcased both MMA and kickboxing bouts with numerous finishes throughout the evening.