Carlos is a 3rd generation, Japanese Brazilian. He was influenced by a TV anime program and started Karate, and when he moved to Japan for the, he was introduced to Jiu Jitsu and started to train to become a MMA fighter.

Hasegawa is one of the rare Japanese prospects who fight at a heavier weight class. He is undefeated in his 13 professional fights since he made his debut in 2010.

It was natural for Brennan to start boxing as a child since his father owned a boxing gym. He started to wrestle in high school and eventually became NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships runner-up and All-American for Johnson & Wales University.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.