“The ring is a sacred place, and I am my happiest when I’m standing in it”. An interview with AJ Matthews.

"The ring is a sacred place, and I am my happiest when I'm standing in it". An interview with AJ Matthews.

“I will adore myself to the fans of Japan with my aggressive striking”. An interview with Bruno Cappelozza.

"I will adore myself to the fans of Japan with my aggressive striking". An interview with Bruno Cappelozza.

“I have lots of tricks up my sleeve”. An interview with Hiroya.

"I have lots of tricks up my sleeve". An interview with Hiroya.

“I want to show the world what Combat Sambo is all about, and win while doing it”. An interview with Vadim Nemkov.

"I want to show the world what Combat Sambo is all about, and win while doing it". An interview with Vadim Nemkov.

All I want to do is win. An interview with Teodoras Aukstuolis.

All I want to do is win. An interview with Teodoras Aukstuolis.

Kicking of the tournament with an intense fight. An interview with James Thompson.

Kicking of the tournament with an intense fight. An interview with James Thompson.

To give a polished, samurai spirit like performance. An interview with Jiri Prochazka.

To give a polished, samurai spirit like performance. An interview with Jiri Prochazka.

Through victory or defeat, the heart of a fighter will shine through. An interview with Brett McDermott.

Through victory or defeat, the heart of a fighter will shine through. An interview with Brett McDermott.

The Fight that was my turning point. Takeru / Ken Hasegawa

At this segment, we asked the fighters, people involved which fight they fought or saw became their turning point for their career.

December 25th ~ 4 days before the event. Main fighters comment on their upcoming fights!

Pre-fight press conference was held on December 25th, only 4 days out of the historical RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 SAITAMA 3 DAYS event. Nobuyuki Sakakibara Chairman, General Manager Nobuhiko Takada, Baruto, Singh Jaideep, RENA, Akebono Taro, RIZIN Girls made their appearances.