TOKYO - October 23rd, RIZIN had weigh-ins for this Sunday’s RIZIN.31 card.
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Fight #1 - Ryuya Okuwaki vs. Ryuto Oinuma
Ryuya Okuwaki (51.00kg)
“I’m the current Rajadamnern stadium so I would like to show the greatness of Muay Thai through my fights”
“Fighting in my home town on the big show is something I’ve always wanted to do, so I am very motivated to fight in front of my fans and family.”
Ryuto Oinuma (50.85kg)
“Watch out for my speed and kicks, this is what I do best. I expect this fight with lots of movement and technique.”
“My opponent is young but has many significant accomplishments.”
Fight #2 - Seiichiro Ito vs. Kunta Hashimoto
Seiichiro Ito (56.95kg)
“I had a great fight camp and I feel absolutely fantastic. This has been my smoothest weight cut and I feel like I can perform well”
Kunta Hashimoto (56.75kg)
“I want to show my iron will where I will never give up. My opponent is good at grappling and finding opportunities but that’s where I’m good at as well.”
Fight #3 - Yusaku Nakamura vs. Yuki Ito
Yusaku Nakamura (56.90kg)
“My opponent is a good striker and very aggressive so I think this would be a fun crowd pleasing fight.”
Yuki Ito (56.60kg)
“I finished my fight too quickly in my last RIZIN fight so I hope to make the fight a bit longer this time.”
Fight #4 - Nadaka Yoshinari vs. Naoki Ishikawa
Nadaka Yoshinari (53.40kg)
“I want to show the fans more of what I can do. I know that the fans want to see action so when I fight in RIZIN I always try to finish the fight in the most exciting way and in a different way every time.”
Naoki Ishikawa (53.50kg)
“I want the fans to see the technical exchanges in super close ranges with short elbows and knees. My opponent is a great fighter and I look forward to fighting with him.”
Fight #5 - Rikuto Shirakawa vs. Takuya Yamamoto
Rikuto Shirakawa (66.00kg)
“This will be my 4th RIZIN fight and I’m still fighting the 5th fight on an 11 fight fight card filled with RIZIN newcomers. This is RIZIN’s evaluation and I’m not happy so I am determined to put on a great performance. I’m going to win, and in an exciting way.”
Takuya Yamamoto (65.70kg)
“The last time I fought in a ring was when I was an amateur. I really haven’t thought too much about the platform difference, but I know I can win if I go in there and do what I do best.”
Fight #6 -Daisuke Nakamura vs. Suguru Nii
Daisuke Nakamura (66.00kg)
“I turned 41 this year but I’m still enjoying what I do, submitting people and getting punched in the face.”
Suguru Nii (65.80kg)
“His go to move is the armbar, but I have a Judo background and I like to attack the arm as well, so it’ll be a fun aspect. But at the end of the day power will smash technique.”
Fight #7 - Daichi Abe vs. Akira
Daichi Abe (70.75kg)
“I hope to make a great first showing and eventually get in the mix for the championship belt.”
“I’m proud to say that I have an exciting fight style and I hope the fans enjoy my fight.”
Akira (70.45kg)
“I am here to knock everybody out cold”
Fight #8 - Masanori Kanehara vs. Takahiro Ashida
Masanori Kanehara (65.75kg)
“Cornering Tokoro on NYE last year was truly inspiring and made me feel that I need to come out of retirement.”
Takahiro Ashida (65.75kg)
“Kanehara is a veteran and almost a legend. I know he’s been saying that I’m out of his league and he’s completely looking past me, but I know that mentality will bite him in the butt.”
Fight #9 - Tsuyoshi Sudario vs. SAINT
Tsuyoshi Sudario (115.60kg)
“I know why I lost my last fight, and I’ve learned from that loss and have worked on my ground game for this fight”
SAINT (106.35kg)
“I want to make an impression in this fight and fight on NYE which is any fighter’s dream”
Fight #10 - Kanna Asakura vs. Saori Oshima
Kanna Asakura (48.85kg)
“I’ve been working on my striking since my last loss against Hamasaki, so I look forward to seeing what I can do in this fight. I’m curious about my abilities.”
Saori Oshima (47.95kg)
“I am a mother of twin daughters, but there are many other MMA fighters who are mothers and they have continued to inspire me. I am proud to be following their footsteps.”
Fight #11 - Yutaka Saito vs. Juntaro Ushiku
Yutaka Saito (65.95kg)
“I know a fight is a fight against an opponent, but I also think it’s a fight between the fans, and critics as well.”
Juntaro Ushiku (65.70kg)
“I’m going to take this opportunity to change my life. I’ve always wanted to face Saito so I’m nothing but motivated.”
Yogibo presents RIZIN.31 complete fight order
Yogibo presents RIZIN.31 complete fight order
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