Ougikubo Wrestles Past Gadzhammatov to Keep RIZIN Grand
Hiromasa Ougikubo defeated Alibek Gadzhammatov by unanimous decision at RIZIN.51 on September 28, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan. All three judges favored Ougikubo after three rounds in their flyweight Grand Prix second-round bout.
Persistence wins the wrestling exchanges
Gadzhammatov resisted the opening takedown attempts, but Ougikubo kept returning to his entries. He eventually secured a first-round takedown and continued working to pass as his opponent recovered guard and tried to stand.
In round two, Ougikubo again had to work through resistance before completing a late takedown. He advanced through side control to mount and finished the round attacking with punches.
Control carries through the final round
Ougikubo continued taking the fight to the mat in the third. He moved through dominant positions, attempted an arm-triangle choke and switched back to punches when the submission did not materialize. The decision kept his tournament run moving forward. In his post-fight remarks, he reaffirmed his ambition to win the Grand Prix.
The decisive pattern was Ougikubo’s repeated return to wrestling after Gadzhammatov defended the first entries. He secured takedowns in each of the opening rounds and spent time advancing position and attacking from top. Gadzhammatov resisted finishes, but the sustained control and activity carried across all three rounds and matched the unanimous verdict.
