Goto Took a Split Decision Over Torres at RIZIN’s 2025
Joji Goto defeated Jose Torres by split decision at RIZIN’s December 31, 2025, year-end event in Saitama. The bantamweight bout went three rounds, with two judges favoring Goto and the third scoring it for Torres.
A close three-round matchup
Goto and Torres met on a card billed as RIZIN’s year-end festival. Both fighters completed the scheduled fifteen minutes in a competitive bantamweight contest.
The judges returned a split decision rather than a unanimous verdict. Goto received two of the three cards and was declared the winner after the full distance.
The result was not a stoppage. The bout had no title at stake, and it did not end early.
The year-end card
RIZIN held the event at Saitama Super Arena on December 31. The show included championship fights and several high-profile matchups as the promotion closed its 2025 schedule.
Goto’s decision was a notable result against Torres, an experienced fighter who had previously competed in multiple promotions. The split verdict shows that the bout remained close enough to divide the judges.
The RIZIN event records and bout reports list Goto as the winner by split decision after three rounds. This account keeps the method distinct from the card’s many knockouts and submissions.Both fighters went the full distance.
