November 9th press conference report – Kron Gracie vs Asen Yamamoto, battle legendary families collide!

November 9th, RIZIN WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015's special sponsor GYAO INC., official logo, and a new fight card was announced. MMA new comer Asen Yamamoto and his grandfather Ikuei Yamamoto, and Kron Gracie's father Rickson Gracie attended the press conference.

King Mo enters RIZIN tournament, Lei’D Tapa to face Gabi Garcia!

During Bellator 145, King Mo’s entry to the RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 and Gabi Garcia vs Lei’D Tapa’s matchup was announced.

Additional fights announced at November 4th RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 press conference report.

Additional fights were announced at the press conference for RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 held on November 4th. RENA, Yuki Motoya, Yuichiro Nagashima, DJ Taiki and Hiroyuki Takaya appeared and spoke to the media about their thoughts about fighting at the end of the year.

Tsuyoshi Kosaka aka “TK” will come out of retirement to participate in RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 SAITAMA 3 DAYS

It is now official that Tsuyoshi Kosaka will participate in RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX2015 SAITAMA 3DAYS. Ever since his retirement in 20006, Kosaka has kept active as a gym owner and MMA commentator. At 45 years old, he claims that he more than ready to make his comeback stating that he is in the “Best shape of his life.”

The First participant for RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX has been determined! Reports from the always exciting JUNGLE FIGHT 82!

On the 24th of October, Wallid Ismail owned JUNGLE FIGHTS 82 was held at the Esporte Clube Sirio in San Paulo Brazil. Sakakibara flew in to watch the 100kg title fight between Bruno Cappelozza and Sandro Da Silva, the fight which will determine who will be participating in the RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX.

Former Sumo wrestler Kaido Höövelson aka BARUTO signs with RIZIN!

On October 22nd, RIZIN FF executive committee Chairman Nobuyuki Sakakibara and General Manager Nobuhiko Takada held a press conference to announce that former Sumo wrestler Kaido Höövelson aka BARUTO will be making his MMA debut during the “RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 SAITAMA 3 DAYS” event.

Annoucment of partnership with Bellator at “Dynamite1” video released

Nobuyuki Sakakibara made his appearance on Spike TV during Bellator's "Dynamite1" event and announced that he will be making his comeback on NYE and the return on Fedor.

Annoucment of partnership during KOK World Grandprix video released

On September 26th Nobuyuki Sakakibara stepped into the ring during the KOK World Grandprix held in Moldova, and announced that his comeback and the partnership with KOK.

Starting October 16th (Fri) FUJI TV will start a program focused on MMA / Fight related news content.

Starting October 16th (Fri) FUJI TV will start a program focused on MMA / Fight related news content. The first episode will feature the press conference of “RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015” and back stage reports.

October 8th 2015, a new movement was made in the world of mixed martial arts.

October 8th 2015, a new movement was made in the world of mixed martial arts. The words “New Year’s Eve, MMA, Resurrection” were shown on the giant screen at Tokyo Midtown - Canopy Square. In front of an eager audience of about 1000, Fedor Emelianenko made his appearance. Followed by Fedor’s “Detekoiya!” call, the legendary promoter who once created the world’s biggest promotion, Nobuyuki Sakakibara arrived on stage.