abc Corporation Announces First Title Sponsorship of RIZIN Hiroshima Event

abc Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hajime Matsuda; Securities Code: 8783; hereinafter 'the Company') announces its title sponsorship of 'RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA,' Japan's premier combat sports event, to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Hiroshima Green Arena. The event will be officially named 'abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA.' Concurrently, the Company will strengthen the value dissemination of combat-related IPs and expand business opportunities through synergies with its ongoing combat entertainment initiatives.

'abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA' will be held at Hiroshima Green Arena.

Official RIZIN event website

First Title Sponsorship of Japan’s Premier Combat Event

On February 7, 2025, the Company, its subsidiary Crane Game Japan Co., Ltd., and RIZIN entered into a basic agreement to advance continuous joint promotions.

Building on these efforts, the Company will now implement its first-ever title sponsorship. The event will be named 'abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA,' aiming to enhance brand awareness and create new touchpoints with a broad audience, including RIZIN fans.

This marks the 10th consecutive sponsorship of major RIZIN events since 2025.

【Previous Sponsorship Record】

・2025

March 30: 'RIZIN.50 Kagawa' (Anabuki Arena Kagawa)

May 4: 'RIZIN Otomatsuri' (Tokyo Dome)

July 27: 'Super RIZIN.4 Midsummer Brawl Festival' (Saitama Super Arena)

November 3: 'RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in KOBE' (GLION ARENA KOBE)

December 31: 'Yogibo presents RIZIN Shiwase no Chokojinzamatsuri' (Saitama Super Arena)

・2026

March 7: 'RIZIN.52' (Ariake Arena)

April 12: 'Yamato Kaitaku presents RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA' (Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A)

May 10: 'RIZIN.53' (GLION ARENA KOBE)

June 6: 'RIZIN LANDMARK 14 in SENDAI' (Zebio Arena Sendai)

July 18: 'abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA' (Hiroshima Green Arena) [Current]

Event Overview: 'abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA'

【Event Details】

Date and Time

July 18, 2026 (Sat) Doors open at 12:00 / Start at 14:00

Venue

Hiroshima Green Arena https://h-jigyoudan.or.jp/sports-center/

Organizer

RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION

Title Sponsor

abc Corporation

【Featured Matchups】

Matchups: https://jp.rizinff.com/_ct/17841138

The event will feature high-profile bouts, including the RIZIN Bantamweight Title Match between Danny Sabatello and Jinichiro Kajiwara, as well as matches between Kasanganay Dautbek vs. Koji Hagiwara, and Hiroya vs. Yuta Yamamoto. As a landmark event in Hiroshima, it is expected to attract significant attention from combat sports fans.

Expanding Outreach Through Synergy with Related Businesses

For this event, the Company will also launch joint promotions in collaboration with 'CPJ STUDIOS,' the media and live event business linked to the planned joint venture 'Crawford Production Japan (provisional name),' developed in partnership with Terence Crawford.

'CPJ STUDIOS' is positioned as the first phase of the Company's 'Combat Entertainment 3.0' initiative. It aims to build a foundation for expanding fan bases, creating sponsorship value, and enabling future IP, live event, and licensing expansions by showcasing the appeal of fighters and competitions through videos, programs, and events.

Objectives and Expected Benefits of the Collaboration

The Company's partnership with RIZIN is driven by the following objectives:

【1. Enhancing Brand Awareness】

RIZIN reaches a wide audience through live broadcasts, contributing to increased visibility of the Company and its group.

【2. Reaching Diverse Customer Segments】

Combat sports fans span a broad demographic, offering new engagement opportunities with the Company’s financial, Web3, and entertainment businesses.

【3. Potential for Business Synergy】

By designing intersections between the Company’s new value exchange systems and related ventures with RIZIN’s fan ecosystem, the Company aims to expand business opportunities in the sports entertainment sector.

5. Future Developments

The Company will continue its joint promotions with RIZIN to strengthen the value dissemination of combat-related IPs and create new business opportunities.

Going forward, while considering synergies with related ventures including 'CPJ STUDIOS,' the Company aims to present the appeal of fighters and competitions from multiple angles, integrating value touchpoints such as sponsorships, broadcasts, events, and licensing.