Starting October 16th (Fri) FUJI TV will start a program focused on MMA / Fight related news content. The first episode will feature the press conference of “RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015” and back stage reports.
October 8th 2015, a new movement was made in the world of mixed martial arts. The words “New Year’s Eve, MMA, Resurrection” were shown on the giant screen at Tokyo Midtown - Canopy Square. In front of an eager audience of about 1000, Fedor Emelianenko made his appearance. Followed by Fedor’s “Detekoiya!” call, the legendary promoter who once created the world’s biggest promotion, Nobuyuki Sakakibara arrived on stage.
New year's eve press conference video released.Thank you very much for watching our press conference stream. We apologize for the inconvenience with audio that occurred during the streaming.
Former RINGS Heavy weight champion, Former PRIDE Heavy weight champion. Back in 2000, Fedor was praised as the pound for pound, 1 out of 6 billion fighter in the world.
Back in the PRIDE days, he fought many legendary fights as the “Gracie Hunter".
The most decorated grappler in Japan, 25 submission wins out of 38 explains that he obviously has phenomenal finishing ability on the ground.
Gabi Garcia is called “The world's strongest female Jiu Jitsu practitioner", and has many titles such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, World Jiu Jitsu Champion, Abu Dhabi Combat Champion and much more.
Practiced Judo since a child and has won National titles. Once introduced to Sumo at the age of 12, he entered the World Jr. Sumo Championships.
RENA is a female kick boxer who possesses the beauty, technique, strength and is one of the most popular figures in Japan’s kick boxing world.
Tsuyoshi Kosaka will participate in RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 SAITAMA 3DAYS held at the Saitama Super Arena on December 29th (Tue) and 31st (Thu) of 2015. He is stepping back into the ring 9 years after he announced his retirement followed by his loss against Mark Hunt in May, 2006.