Rizin FF 22 results: Roberto de Souza bounces back with one-round demolition in Yokohama

The Pia Arena played host to the first of two back-to-back events as Japanese promotion Rizin FF made its return to action following the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taglined “Starting Over,” Rizin FF 22 boasted a nine-fight card, featuring seven MMA bouts, as the action played out in front of a reduced-capacity crowd in Yokohama, Japan.

Here, we recap the best of the action as the Japanese promotion emerged from its COVID-19 lockdown…