Souza’s Lightning Submission Headlined RIZIN’s Incheon
RIZIN World Series in Korea took place at Paradise City in Incheon on May 31, 2025. Roberto Satoshi Souza finished Won Bin Ki in fifty seconds in the main event, capping a card that combined mixed martial arts contests with two opening kickboxing bouts.
A right hand opened Souza’s path to the finish
Souza began with a calf kick before threatening a low entry and following with a right hook that dropped Ki. He advanced to mount and delivered punches as his opponent tried to respond.
When Ki turned away, Souza took the back and secured a rear-naked choke. The official result was a first-round technical submission, completing the headliner long before a second round could be required.
Sato won while Case’s result became a no contest
Shoko Sato defeated Soo Chul Kim by unanimous decision after three rounds. Johnny Case’s contest against Juri Ohara ended at 2:22 of the first, but the recorded outcome was a no contest.
Case had exceeded the contracted 71-kilogram limit by 0.33 kilograms. Under the applicable event rules, his victory could not be entered as a win on the official record.
The supporting card produced decisions and stoppages
Kate Lotus beat Yu Ri Shim unanimously, and Sho Patrick Usami also earned a unanimous decision against Si Won Kim. Ji Yong Yang stopped Kintaro in the third round.
Hyuk Min Ji finished Koji Takeda in the second, while Young Jae Song knocked out Yuki Nakahara in the third. The varied outcomes gave the Incheon event both extended contests and emphatic finishes.
Sources
- RIZIN: May 31 event date and Paradise City venue
- RIZIN: Souza’s knockdown, mount, back take and technical submission
- RIZIN: official supporting results and Case’s weight-related no contest
