Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Shoko Sato def. John Sweeney (Submission)
Submission · Round 1 · 4:49
“Hollywood”
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Ariake Arena, Koto, Japan
Shoko Sato defeated John Sweeney by Submission in round 1 (4:49) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 52, held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ariake Arena, Koto.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Shoko Sato vs John Sweeney?
Shoko Sato defeated John Sweeney by Submission in round 1 (4:49) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 52, held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ariake Arena, Koto.
Referee
Minoru Toyonaga
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Shoko Sato 60%40% John Sweeney
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
4-2-0
Record
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1570
Elo rating
1500
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Win Streak
0
38
Age
30
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
71"
180 cm
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Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Japan
Nationality
United States
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Shoko Sato · 3-2
John Sweeney · 0-1