Three Rizin Fighters Enter BreakingDown20, Pro-Amateur Rivalry Intensifies
The entry of three active RIZIN professionals into a tournament built on amateur and influencer participants signals that the rivalry between the two organizations has moved from a one-off upset to a formalized cross-promotion.
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Three professional RIZIN fighters-Patrick Usami, Hiroaki Suzuki, and Alan "Hiro" Yamaniha-will compete in BreakingDown20, the fighting event hosted by Asakura Mirai. The move follows a surprising KO loss by RIZIN fighter Ryusei Ashizawa to amateur Ryotaro Ihara at the previous event, deepening the rivalry between the two camps.
Three professional mixed martial artists who compete in RIZIN-Patrick Usami, Hiroaki Suzuki (Monster-kun), and Alan "Hiro" Yamaniha-are set to appear at BreakingDown20, the fighting program and tournament run by Asakura Mirai. The event, which typically features amateur fighters, delinquents, and internet personalities, will now host active pros in what organizers have framed as a direct response to the growing tension between the two organizations.
At BreakingDown19, RIZIN fighter Ryusei Ashizawa suffered a knockout loss to amateur kickboxer Ryotaro Ihara, a result that defied expectations of professional dominance. The three matchups announced for BreakingDown20 include Yamaniha vs. Toranosuke, Suzuki vs. Ihara, and Usami vs. Issai Hosokawa. BreakingDown20 takes place June 14 at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A.
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