Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Shoko Sato def. John Sweeney (Submission)
Submission · Round 1 · 4:49
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.
Betting Odds
Shoko Sato
+189
35% implied win probability
Open: +150Best: +248
John Sweeney
-247
71% implied win probability
Open: -202Best: -213
Average moneyline across 5 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Shoko Sato | John Sweeney |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | +248 | -293 |
| BetUS | +203 | -303 |
| Betway | +163 | -225 |
| Cloudbet | +171 | -213 |
| Stake | +160 | -227 |
Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io
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 65%35% John Sweeney
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
4-2-0
Record
13-4-0
1716
Power Index rating
1607
2
Win Streak
0
39
Age
30
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
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Stance
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Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Japan
Nationality
United States
Striking Profile
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Grappling Profile
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Shoko Sato · 4-1
John Sweeney · 3-1