RISE WORLD SERIES 2026 title matches announced in Tokyo

At a press conference for the RISE WORLD SERIES 2026, scheduled for September 19 in Tokyo, fighters prepared for major title matches. In the RISE World Super Flyweight (53kg) division, champion Kazuki Osaki will defend his title against challenger Ryushin Nasukawa. Nasukawa expressed confidence in seeking a knockout victory to avenge his previous loss, while Osaki vowed to demonstrate the gap in skill between the champion and the challenger.

In the RISE Super Lightweight (65kg) division, champion Taiju Shiratori will face challenger YURA. Despite fan predictions favoring YURA, Shiratori stated he is prepared to prove his championship status. YURA, who gained prominence through BreakingDown, emphasized his rigorous training preparations for the bout.