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.
Nagashima is known for his powerful strikes with his Japanese Kenpo background. Started fighting in MMA since 2005, and went 4-2. All of his will comes from KO or TKO. In 2007 he enters the New Japan kick boxing ring, making his debut as a kick boxer. Nagashima immediately became the center of attention not only for his dynamic striking style, but more of his cosplay walk out.
Takaya has many legendary street fighting episodes which everybody in the region has heard of. He started his MMA career in Shooto and has wins over the Hatsu Hioki, Stephan Palling.
Current DEEP Fly weight champion. Motoya is a unique fighter who claims he only surfed and played soccer up until the age of 18. One he started to train MMA, he immediately showed potential and ran through DEEP, Shooto amateur division.
Souwer is a 4 x S-cup world tournament champion. 2 x K-1 World MAX champion.
DJ is one of the most exciting fighters within current Japanese light weights. He made his MMA debut in 2004 at DEMOLITION.
South Korea’s premier promotion Road FC has proudly sent its elite fighter to RIZIN FF. Jo is recognized as South Korea’s top all rounded fighter, having a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu base mixed with sharp, accurate striking.
K-1 MAX back to back winner Giorgio Petrosyan’s Tema Leone Petrosyan. Her charming smile leaves a sweet impression along with her short, blond hair.
All of his wins come by KO/TKO. Fan favorite due to his aggressive style who has skills on the ground as well.
Practiced Wrestling all through high school and college, and was selected for the National team in ’05. He joined Team Quest to learn MMA while training for the Beijing Olympics in ’08. He placed second for the qualifying match and missed his opportunity to become an Olympian, but was able to make a successful transition over to MMA.