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RIZIN 24: Tenshin Nasukawa Shines In Win Over Koji Tanaka

Japanese kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa put on a blistering performance at RIZIN 24, totally outclassing his opponent Koji Tanaka. The pair faced off in a catchweight kickboxing bout in the main event of RIZIN 24, which went down inside Tokyo’s Saitama Super Arena on Sunday, September 27. This fight was Tenshin’s first under the RIZIN […]

Japanese kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa put on a blistering performance at RIZIN 24, totally outclassing his opponent Koji Tanaka. The pair faced off in a catchweight kickboxing bout in the main event of RIZIN 24, which went down inside Tokyo’s Saitama Super Arena on Sunday, September 27.

This fight was Tenshin’s first under the RIZIN banner since the promotions New Years’ Eve show last December. In Koji, he was facing a kickboxing veteran who had captured multiple titles across multiple promotions. 

Tenshin came out in the opening round, looking like he had something to prove, and immediately took the fight to Koji, landing impressive punch combinations as well as a flying knee. The RIZIN newcomer ended the round with a cut above his left eye and swelling on his face.

Koji had some minor success at the start of the second, landing a solid right, but the attacking arsenal of Tenshin meant he was never really in the contest. The year 31-year-old was buffeted by a dizzying array of attacks ranging from airborne spinning kicks to brutal punch combinations.

When the judges’ decisions were called out, there was never any doubt that Tenshin would be the one to have his arm raised.

In the co-main event, RIZIN bantamweight champion Kai Asakura demolished Shoji Maruyam in the opening round of their non-title clash. After dropping Maruyam with a straight right, the 26-year-old sealed the deal by landing a massive soccer kick to the head of Maruyam as his opponent tried to get back to his feet. At this point, the referee wisely stepped in to save Maruyam from taking any more unnecessary damage.

Earlier in the night, fan-favorite Rena scored a unanimous decision win over Emi Tomimatsu in their strawweight clash. Rena’s standup game was too strong for Tomimatsu, who was making he RIZIN debut. The 38-year-old Tomimatsu did experience some success on the ground, but not enough to impress the judges. 

Full Results:

  • Catchweight ( Kickboxing): Tenshin Nasukawa def. Koji Tanaka by Unanimous Decision 
  • Bantamweight: Kai Asakura def. Shoji Maruyama via RD1 TKO
  • Lightweight: Koji Takeda def. Yuki Kawana via Split Decision
  • Lightweight: Takasuke Kume def. Satoru Kitaoka via Split Decision
  • Catchweight (Kickboxing): Taishi Hiratsuka def. Yuuki Kitagawa via RD2 KO
  • Bantamweight: Kenta Takizawa def. Yuto Hokamura via Split Decision
  • Women’s Strawweight: Rena Kubota def. Emi Tomimatsu via Unanimous Decision
  • Featherweight: Takahiro Ashida def. Kyohei Hagiwara via RD2 Submission
  • Heavyweight: Sudario Tsuyoshi def. Dylan James via RD1 TKO (Dr. Stoppage)
  • Catchweight ( Kickboxing): Mutsuki Ebata def. Rasta via Unanimous Decision
  • Lightweight: Juri Ohara def. Yusuke Yachi via Split Decision

RIZIN 24 Sees The Return Of Tenshin Nasukawa

It’s a big weekend for Japanese MMA fans with RIZIN 24 going down on Sunday, September 27, in Tokyo, Japan. This weekend’s event will also see 5000 fans in attendance. The Japanese government still has regulations on how many people can be at an event, but 5000 is a huge step up from having to […]

It’s a big weekend for Japanese MMA fans with RIZIN 24 going down on Sunday, September 27, in Tokyo, Japan. This weekend’s event will also see 5000 fans in attendance. The Japanese government still has regulations on how many people can be at an event, but 5000 is a huge step up from having to stage shows behind closed doors.

The 11-bout card contains several exciting matchups. However, it’s the main event that will generate the most interest as it features the return of kickboxing superstar Tenshin Nasukawa. The 22-year-old’s most recent promotional outing was on New Year’s Eve at RIZIN 20. It would be fair to say that the world has changed a lot since then, but what hasn’t changed is the hype surrounding a Nasukawa fight. Thankfully, this weekend’s bout is well worth the wait, with Nasukawa facing off against Koji Tanaka in a catchweight bout.

Tanaka — more commonly known as Koji — is a veteran of the Japanse kickboxing scene, and has racked up multiple titles throughout his career. The 31-year-old , who will be making his promotional debut, is an elite kickboxer and comes into this fight riding a three-bout winning streak.

The co-main event will see RIZIN FF bantamweight champion Kai Asakura, taking on Shoji Maruyama in a non-title fight. If Asakura wins this, as he should, then it should pave the way for a likely rematch with former RIZIN bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi.

RIZIN 24 also sees the return of fan-favorite Rena. The 29-year-old last fought at RIZIN 20, where she defeated the USA’s Lindsey VanZandt via third-round TKO. The 29-year-old will take on Emi Tomimatsu, who will be making her first appearance under the RIZIN banner.

If you are in the mood for a fight heavy on the spectacle, then the bout between Sudario Tsuyoshi and Dylan James is the one for you. Both men will be making their MMA debuts, with Tsuyoshi coming from a sumo background, while James comes from All Japan Pro Wrestling.

International fans can watch the event via PPV by clicking on the following link [RIZIN 24], which contains all the info you need to know.

Check out the full card below.

Rise Launch Online Appeal To Find Opponent For Tenshin Nasukawa

Japanese kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa will make his anticipated return to action at Rise on Abema, scheduled to take place on Sat. July 11. The undefeated 21-year-old is one of the world’s elite flyweight kickboxers and is known for his highlight-reel knockouts, which makes the news that Rise has put out a public appeal for […]

Japanese kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa will make his anticipated return to action at Rise on Abema, scheduled to take place on Sat. July 11.

The undefeated 21-year-old is one of the world’s elite flyweight kickboxers and is known for his highlight-reel knockouts, which makes the news that Rise has put out a public appeal for an opponent somewhat baffling. The promotion recently posted an online form for people to fill in and submit if they believe they have to what it takes to hang with the boy-wonder.

It is hard to know what make of this from a fan’s perspective. Is it all part of a clever marketing ploy by Rise to attract attention to its upcoming event? Or, has it become so difficult to find matchups for Tenshin that the company has resorted to the digital equivalent of handing out flyers to passersby in the street?

There is no question that there are fighters out there good enough to face Tenshin. However, promotional agreements, sporting politics, and the ongoing travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic make these bouts challenging to put together.

It could be that Rise and Tenshin’s team see this appeal as the best way to generate hype about its upcoming event and once the world settles down Tenshin will go hunting for bigger game.

Hopefully, this is the case, but in the meantime, if you fancy starring in your own Rocky movie and you’re over 18 and can make your way to Japan by July, feel free to take a shot at stepping into the ring with one of the world’s best strikers.

To be safe, it might also pay to ask about who covers medical expenses if you do make the cut.

Would you be willing to step into the ring with Tenshin?

Tenshin Nasukawa Destroys Rui Ebata – RIZIN 20 Highlights

Tenshin Nasukawa destroyed Rui Ebata during his performance at RIZIN 20 over the past weekend. The show went down from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Nasukawa took on Ebata in the co-main event of the night, winning via first-round TKO after scoring three knockdowns. It was a masterful striking performance put on bu […]

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Tenshin Nasukawa destroyed Rui Ebata during his performance at RIZIN 20 over the past weekend.

The show went down from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Nasukawa took on Ebata in the co-main event of the night, winning via first-round TKO after scoring three knockdowns. It was a masterful striking performance put on bu the 21-year-old Nasukawa. Check out the highlights from his performance here.

Main card

  • Manel Kape def. Kai Asakura via R2 TKO (strikes, 0:38)
  • Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Rui Ebata via R1 TKO (three knockdowns, 2:47)
  • Seo Hee Ham def. Ayaka Hamasaki via split decision
  • Mikura Asakura def. John Macapa via unanimous decision
  • Rena def. Lindsey Vanzandt via R3 TKO (corner stoppage, 4:42)

Undercard

  • Tofiq Musaev def. Patricky Pitbull via unanimous decision
  • Jiri Prochazka def. C.B. Dollaway via R1 KO (left hook, 1:55)
  • Simon Biyong def. Vitaly Shemetov via R2 TKO (strikes, 0:58)
  • Hiromasa Ogikubo def. Shintaro Ishiwatari via split decision
  • Jake Heun def. Satoshi Ishii via R1 TKO (strikes, 1:12)
  • Patrick Mix def. Yuki Motoya via R1 submission (guillotine choke, 1:37)
  • Taiju Shiratori def. Taiga via R2 TKO (doctor stoppage, 3:00)
  • Miyuu Yamamoto def. Amp the Rocket via unanimous decision
  • Patricky Pitbull def. Luiz Gustavo via R1 KO (soccer kick, 0:28)
  • Tofiq Musaev def. Johnny Case via R1 TKO (strikes, 2:45)

What do you think about Nasukawa’s spectacular performance against Ebata?

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Rizin 16 Results: Hamasaki Wins ‘Champ-Champ’ Bout, Nasukawa Destroys Blanco

Rizin 16 is in the books and we’ve got the results for you. The action took place earlier today (June 2) inside World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. Rizin 16 featured mixed martial arts and kickboxing action. On the MMA front, Rizin super atomweig…

Rizin 16 is in the books and we’ve got the results for you. The action took place earlier today (June 2) inside World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. Rizin 16 featured mixed martial arts and kickboxing action. On the MMA front, Rizin super atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki took on Invicta FC atomweight title holder Jinh […]

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Video: Tenshin Nasukawa Scores Brutal TKO Victory At RIZIN 16

Tenshin Nasukawa returned to action at RIZIN 16 that saw him score a nasty finish. This RIZIN Fighting Federation event took place in Kobe, Japan, on Sunday, June 2nd. In the main event, Nasukawa scored a TKO in the second round over Martin Blanco to claim the ISKA featherweight title. The kickboxing phenom had been […]

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Tenshin Nasukawa returned to action at RIZIN 16 that saw him score a nasty finish.

This RIZIN Fighting Federation event took place in Kobe, Japan, on Sunday, June 2nd. In the main event, Nasukawa scored a TKO in the second round over Martin Blanco to claim the ISKA featherweight title.

The kickboxing phenom had been booked for a title fight against ISKA featherweight champion Ahmed Ferradji. However, a few weeks ago, the promotion announced that Ferradji had withdrawn from the bout. The ISKA decided to strip him of the title due to Ferradji pulling out “without a valid reason.”

Tenshin Nasukawa Scores

Prior to this fight, he took on Fritz Biagtan in a kickboxing bout at RIZIN 15 on April 21 at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. Nasukawa won the fight by third-round TKO in the co-main event.

The young Japanese sensation recently shared the boxing ring with one of the greatest boxers of all-time in Floyd Mayweather. He lost by first-round TKO in December but rebounded with a spectacular knockout win in his return to kickboxing in March.

Tenshin Nasukawa Scores Win

The finish of the fight took place in the second round where Tenshin had picked things up significantly. He landed a thunderous body kick that would drop Blanco. A knee to the body would finish it and mark the latest victory for Tenshin.

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