RIZIN stepped up with Japan’s annual New Year’s Eve card this year, and it was actually pretty good. They brought back memories of Pride with their wacky angles, and a lot of the fights impressed with their action and intensity. A legend also won the Openweight Grand Prix as well, so that helped. Here’s a rundown of how things went.
Mirko Cro Cop wins Openweight Grand Prix
After defeating King Mo via TKO two days ago, he opened this show with a quick win over Baruto. The sumo wrestler backed him into the corner, but Cro Cop cracked him with a knee to the belly and that was that.