Luis Gustavo wins RIZIN lightweight title with first-round KO

At RIZIN 53, Luis Gustavo captured the lightweight championship by defeating Ilkhom Nazimov via first-round knockout. The event featured several notable results, including a special rules standing-only bout between Ren Hiramoto and Koji Tanaka that ended in a draw. Ryo Takagi knocked out Kaiwen Li in the first round, while Shinobu Ota submitted Yuto Hokamura with an arm triangle in round two. The card showcased both MMA and kickboxing matches, with multiple finishes throughout the event.