RISE WORLD SERIES 2026 Tokyo press conference held

Athletes gathered in Tokyo for a press conference regarding the ABEMA presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2026 TOKYO. 2, featuring selection matches for the upcoming -55kg Tournament scheduled for December.

Key matchups include Ryu Hanaoka and Yusei Horimoto, both of whom declared intentions to secure knockouts. The event also highlighted rising tensions between Tatsuya Ito and Toki Oshika, alongside a face-to-face encounter between Masashi Kumura and Takanori Yamada. The selection matches serve as a precursor to the larger tournament series.