3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Nkazimulo Zulu def. Jo Arai (TKO)
TKO · Round 1 · 4:12
17-13-2
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
Nkazimulo Zulu defeated Jo Arai by TKO in round 1 (4:12) in the bout of RIZIN 48, held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.
Betting Odds
Nkazimulo Zulu
-293
75% implied win probability
Open: -422Best: -235
Jo Arai
+216
32% implied win probability
Open: +281Best: +240
Average moneyline across 3 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Nkazimulo Zulu | Jo Arai |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | -235 | +195 |
| Betway | -350 | +240 |
| MyBookie | -319 | +214 |
Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io
Frequently asked questions
Who won Nkazimulo Zulu vs Jo Arai?
Nkazimulo Zulu defeated Jo Arai by TKO in round 1 (4:12) in the bout of RIZIN 48, held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.
Referee
Akira Shibata
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Nkazimulo Zulu 68%32% Jo Arai
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Tale of the Tape
16-9-1
Record
17-13-2
1701
Power Index rating
1573
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Win Streak
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37
Age
28
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'3"
160 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
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Stance
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South Africa
Nationality
Japan
Striking Profile
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Str. Acc.
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SApM
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Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
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TD Def.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Nkazimulo Zulu · 2-3
Jo Arai · 2-3