Shinya Aoki is stepping away from MMA.
49-13-1 MMA fighter Shinya Aoki will have his final MMA fight on December 31st, 2026. He will participate in Super RIZIN 6.
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青木真也、超RIZIN.6参戦とともに
この試合をもってMMA引退を発表。青木🎙️
青木真也は今年2026年の大晦日をもってMMAを引退します。『RIZIN.55』
ABEMA PPVで完全生中継📡
@a_ok_i— ABEMA格闘 (@Abema_Fight) November 8, 2026
Aoki signed a contract with DDT Pro-Wrestling in October 2026. He had been freelancing with the promotion since 2018.
His last two MMA fights were losses.
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