Kazuyuki Miyata
Due to his portrait like appearance and his athletic ability, Miyata was given the nickname “Hercules”. He started wrestling at 10 years old, and competed in the Sydney Olympics at 63kg division.
Hinata Watanabe
He is one of Japan’s top kick boxers who claims that he uses 7 different variations of kicks, including his devastating middle kicks. Hinanta’s leg kicks, high kicks, and mikazuki geri are just a few on the list which are all very threatening to any fighter.
Yuta Uchida
Uchida is a thoroughbred Karate kid who has the 3 time Karate National Champion as his parent. He spent his entire teens dedicated to Karate, and has achieved many titles and awards.
Valentin Moldovsky
Russia’s top unexposed prospect will be making an appearance in the RIZIN ring. His true potential is yet to be revealed, but the last emperor Fedor himself has high expectations for Valentin.
Satoshi Ishii
Ishii started Judo in 5th grade, and quickly became a regular of the winner’s podium. In 2006, at 19 years and 4 months old, he became the youngest National Champion by defeating 2004 Athens Olympic gold medalist, got him the ticket to the Beijing Olympics.
“I want tough competition”. An exclusive interview with Vadim Nemkov representing Russia.
Representing Russia and Russia MMA Union, Vadim Nemkov will face Goran Reljic in the opening round for the RIZIN WORLD GP
December 8th press conference report Akebono vs Bob Sapp will be held under Shoot Boxing rules! New K-1 fighters entering RIZIN FF ring!
3 weeks before “RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 Saitama 3 days” takes place RIZIN FF officials announced that the highly anticipated rematch between Akebono and Bob Sapp will be held under Shoot Boxing rules along with top fighters from new K-1, and the appearance of PR spokesperson Manami Hashimoto and the ring girls.
Felipe Efrain
At the age of 22, Felipeais a warrior who inherits the true style of Shoot Boxe Academy in Sao Paulo Brazil. He made his professional debut in a local event and won by a first round TKO from strikes.
Akiyo “Wicky” Nishiura
The unorthodox MMA monkey will be fighting K-1 phenome under K-1 rules. Wicky made his Professional debut in Shooto, knocking opponents out with his unorthodox style to become Rookie of the year in 2004.
HIROYA
Hiroya began Karate at the age of 3, and started kick boxing in 4th grade. He made his K-1 debut at 15 years old, and became the center of attention during high school when K-1 star Masato recommended him as the next big thing.