RIZIN DECADE: Roberto Satoshi Souza Defends Title With Slick Submission

'Satoshi' gets it done in one at RIZIN 49.

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Make it three lightweight title defenses in a row for RIZIN's Roberto Satoshi Souza.

Souza faced former featherweight champion Vugar Karamov on December 31 in one of the feature fights of the RIZIN DECADE. 'Vugi' was a dangerous contender with a RIZIN record of 6-2, with one of those losses being future RIZIN king Chihiro Suzuki.

Souza and Karamov clashed in the RIZIN ring with an exchange of strikes and takedowns, but Souza's ground game stole the show. The Japanese-Brazilian secured an incredible triangle-choke, finishing the fight in the first round.

Go to the ground with Roberto Satoshi Souza at your own peril. He retains his lightweight title with yet another submission win, this time of former featherweight champ Vugar Karamov. #RIZIN_Decade (Footage courtesy of RIZIN FF/RIZIN.tv) pic.twitter.com/nkueB3RtPu

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) December 31, 2024

In 18 professional victories, Souza has only seen the final bell once, which was against UFC and Bellator veteran Spike Carlyle at RIZIN 42. 'Satoshi' is a must-watch.

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