Yuki Ito
Flyweight · Japan · RIZIN
A boxing-based flyweight striker with 9 of his 20 wins by KO or TKO.
A first-round KO (2:27) of Carlos Mota at RIZIN.52 on March 7, 2026.
Record & stats
| Division | Flyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | RIZIN |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Born | Aisai, Aichi |
| Team | NEX SPORTS |
| Pro debut | 2017 |
| Height | 169cm5′7″ |
| Age | 29 |
| KO rate | 57% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
57% Finish rate- 10 KO/TKO · 48%
- 2 Submission · 10%
- 9 Decision · 43%
Recent results
- Wvs Alibek GadzhammatovYuki Ito wins by TKO (punches), R2 (Gadzhammatov had missed weight by 1.75kg)
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Titles & honors
- Inaugural THE OUTSIDER 50-55kg Champion
Biography
Yuki Ito is a flyweight out of NEX SPORTS with a professional MMA record of 20-7 (9 KO, 2 submissions, 9 decisions) as of August 11, 2026, before the start of RIZIN.54, and a 10-3 record in RIZIN overall. Born April 19, 1997, in Aisai, Aichi, he stands 169cm. At RIZIN.54 he faces Alibek Gadzhammatov in Fight 6 at a 57kg contract weight.
Fighting Style
A boxing-based striker, Ito has taken 9 of his 20 wins by KO or TKO. Most recently he knocked out Carlos Mota at 2:27 of the first round at RIZIN.52 on March 7, 2026.
Career
Ito won the inaugural THE OUTSIDER 50-55kg title before turning pro in MMA in 2017, then fought in DEEP and ROAD FC. He announced his RIZIN arrival with a 33-second first-round KO at RIZIN.27 in March 2021 and has made RIZIN his home promotion since. In 2025 he dropped a decision to Makoto Shinryu on May 4, then beat Nkazimulo Zulu by 3-0 decision in the opening round of the flyweight grand prix at Super RIZIN.4 on July 27. He lost a decision to Erson Yamamoto in a reserve bout at RIZIN.51 on September 28, and rebounded with the first-round KO of Carlos Mota at RIZIN.52 on March 7, 2026.
RIZIN.54
On August 11, 2026, Ito faces Alibek Gadzhammatov in Fight 6 of RIZIN.54 (57kg contract / RIZIN MMA rules, 3x5-minute rounds) at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. This page will be updated once the result is official.
Main sources: Tapology, Sherdog, Wikipedia (Japanese). Figures as of August 11, 2026 (before RIZIN.54).
--- RIZIN.54 result (updated 2026-08-11): He beat Alibek Gadzhammatov — punches (opponent had missed weight by 1.75kg) (W TKO R2 (punches)). Full card results: RIZIN 54 results.
Fight history
- WAlibek GadzhammatovW TKO R2 (punches)
- WCarlos MotaW KO R1 2:27
- LErson YamamotoL Decision
- WNkazimulo ZuluW Decision (3-0)
- LMakoto ShinryuL Decision
FAQ
- What is Yuki Ito's record?
- 20-7 in professional MMA (9 KO, 2 submissions, 9 decisions) as of August 11, 2026, before the start of RIZIN.54. He is 10-3 in RIZIN overall.
- How tall is Yuki Ito?
- 169cm, fighting at flyweight. Born April 19, 1997 (age 29), from Aisai, Aichi, and training out of NEX SPORTS as of August 11, 2026.
- When is Yuki Ito's next fight?
- No next fight announced as of August 11, 2026. He most recently won against Alibek Gadzhammatov at RIZIN.54 on August 11, 2026.
- What is Yuki Ito's background?
- Boxing. He won the inaugural THE OUTSIDER 50-55kg title, turned pro in MMA in 2017, and announced his RIZIN arrival with a 33-second KO at RIZIN.27 in March 2021.