“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.
TAKERU
Takeru started Karate in early grade school after being inspired by K-1 which was airing on TV.
Yang Ming
A rising young talent from the Chinese Kick boxing, Muay Thai industry will be making his first appearance on NYE. At the age of 20, Ming has fought over 40 professional fights, many of them winning by knock out.
Brett McDermott
A former professional Rugby player who has the physique as a tank. His physical confidence comes from the 15 years of being a professional rugby player and competing for team Ireland.
KSW’s Goran Reljic will be facing Vadim Nemkov in the opening round of RIZIN WORLD GP. Exclusive interview.
Goran Reljic from KSW will be facing Vadim Nemkov in the opening round of RIZIN WORLD GP. During the interview Reljic mentioned “I am honored to be able to compete in the land where martial arts was born”.
Exclusive interview with Satoshi Ishii who will be fighting a Light Heavyweight champion from the Czech Republic in the RIZIN WORLD GP
Pick as the fighter representing Japan, Satoshi Ishii is not pressured by the Japanese fans’ expectations. “All I have to do is focus on the fight.”