Vugar Karamov earned a unanimous decision victory over Rio Takagi at Super Rizin 5. The win improves Karamov's professional record to 22-7.
Vugar Karamov picked up a convincing unanimous decision victory over Rio Takagi at Super Rizin 5 on September 10, 2026, adding another win to what is already a lengthy professional career.
The result moves Karamov's record to 22 wins and 7 losses, a mark that reflects years of experience competing at a high level. Takagi, meanwhile, will need to regroup after falling short on all three judges' scorecards.
Verified fighter data was not available for either competitor ahead of publication, so further statistical detail on rankings, ages, or career striking and grappling numbers cannot be confirmed at this time. What the result does make clear is that Karamov brought enough consistency and output across the rounds to earn a clean sweep from the judges, leaving no controversy in the outcome.
Super Rizin 5 continued the promotion's tradition of drawing competitive matchups, and Karamov's performance added a notable result to the card. With 22 professional victories now on his ledger, he enters the back half of 2026 with momentum and a decision win that demonstrates his ability to control a full fight from start to finish.
Takagi's path forward will depend on how the loss is assessed within his organization, but dropping a unanimous decision at a marquee Rizin event is a result that demands a response.
