【番組】RIZIN CONFESSIONS #76

Since participating in RIZIN in 2020, Karate Prince Kenta Takizawa has fought against strong opponents including the top four bantamweight champions. Masakazu Imanari, Ashiseki 10th Dan, is the oldest Grand Prix participant in his first RIZIN entry, and is often called the "Joker" of this tournament.

Hitting vs. Ashiseki, 26-year-old vs. 45-year-old, the confrontation between the two, who are far apart in style and age, was won by a decision of 3-0 with Takizawa carrying out the strategy over the full round.

After the match, Imanari revealed his feelings during the match, and Takizawa talked about his enthusiasm for the second round.


Kazuma Kuramoto, a wrestling elite who has won the All Japan Wrestling Championship for the third time in a row, and Alan "Hiro" Yamaniha, the "Fourth Man" of Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu, who is a pupil of Satoshi and Kleber.

Yamaniha, who was nearing the finish line, won by decision and advanced to the second round.

The momentum of Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu, which has won all three races at the Tokyo Dome and Osaka tournaments, is unstoppable.


At the RIZIN.27 Nagoya tournament in March, Shian overturned the criticism of Shimouma and won by KO with an amazing speed of 1R 27 seconds. TakafKai Otsuka, who participated in the 2017 Bantamweight Grand Prix and continues to lead the domestic bantamweight division.

Although Shian's one-hit kill hit hit Otsuka, Otsuka surpassed him with his overall strength and won the decision victory, advancing to the second round.

After the match, Shian talked about how good Otsuka was, and although Otsuka won, he was frustrated.


Kintaro, who was expected to win in his hometown of Osaka for the first time in three years, was expected by many fans. “I want to win and give back”, GRACHAN champion Kuya Ito, who always aims for the lower ranks with that thought.

Kintaro reveals the game plan while watching his own video. He was surprised that Ito was tougher than expected, and he also told me that he changed some plans.

Immediately after the match, the two met and praised each other and exchanged a passionate handshake.

After the Osaka tournament, the 8 players who will advance to the second round of the bantamweight tournament are finally decided! What kind of cards will be assembled in the second round of the tournament held in September? ! Don't miss the latest episode that looks back on the fierce battle in Osaka!