Former RIZIN Champion Roberto Satoshi Hails PFL-RIZIN Co-Promotion

Former RIZIN lightweight champion Roberto Satoshi has publicly expressed his support for the deepening cooperation between RIZIN and the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The partnership, which now extends to include PFL's sister promotion MVP MMA, signals a broader strategy of cross-promotional activity that Satoshi believes will unlock high-profile matchups previously thought to be impossible.

Satoshi noted that the alignment between the Japanese promotion and the North American-based PFL creates a direct pathway for athletes to test themselves in new environments. This collaborative framework is highlighted by the upcoming unification bout at Super RIZIN 5, where A.J. McKee is set to face Razhabali Shaydullaev for the RIZIN featherweight championship. This fight serves as a key demonstration of the two organizations working together to combine their talent pools and title lineages.

For fighters operating within the RIZIN ecosystem, the co-promotion represents an opportunity to gain exposure in North American markets, potentially leading to what Satoshi described as "dream fights." While RIZIN has long been a focal point for Japanese MMA, the integration with PFL and MVP MMA expands the geographic and competitive reach for the organization’s roster. The ongoing development of this partnership remains a significant narrative as both organizations look to leverage their collective resources to host major international events and high-stakes contests on a global scale.

Source: MMA Fighting.