Rizin 51: 4 of the Best Performances

This past weekend, Rizin held Rizin 51 from Nagoya at the newly opened IG Arena. Drawing a reported crowd of 17,000, the show had many highlights. They ranged from the finals of the heavyweight Grand Prix, the semi-finals of the flyweight Grand Prix, two title fights, and one of the craziest fights of the year.

Rizin 51: Genji Umeno

Genji Umeno went to war with Ryusei Ashizawa in a FOTY candidate at Rizin 51. Photo courtesy of Rizin FF.Genji Umeno (2-0) has joined the long list of kickboxers who have transitioned to MMA. Some have been successful while others have failed to adapt to the multilayered sport. Umeno looks to be the former, having won this, his second MMA fight. He took on former…