NEWS

GRACHAN flyweight champion Kaito Oda (CARPE DIEM Fukuoka) will make his first title defense against Daisuke Kobayashi (ALIVE), the number one ranked fighter in the same class, in the main event of GRACHAN 80, which will be held in Osaka on Sunday, February 1st! Oda has been winning consecutive matches mainly in GRACHAN, and in April and June of 2024, he competed in ONE Friday Fights, winning by decision against strong opponents. In December of the same year, he won the GRACHA

A Porsche-only touring exchange event was held by supercar influencer " Supercar Onee-san " and imported car dealer " TOPRANK "! The event took place on a route from Daikoku Wharf to Makuhari, and a total of 16 Porsches, including Boxsters, Caymans, 718 Series, Panameras, and 911 Series, drove in a line on the Metropolitan Expressway, making for an exciting tour. Participants ranged in age from their 20s to their 60s, and this was the first time that TOPRANK had attempted s

Shohei Nose, a member of Master Japan Fukuoka, will face off against Filipino MMA talent John Olunido in the 1st round of the Lemino Shooto Bantamweight Survivor Tournament Revival 2026, which will be held at Korakuen Hall on Wednesday, February 18th! Shohei Nose (ranked 4th in his weight class / MASTER JAPAN FUKUOKA) vs. John Olunido (HITMAN MMA) Tournament overview Date and time: Wednesday, February 18th (opening and start times to be determined) Venue: Korakuen Hall Ticket

PURE DIAMOND releases new "Raw Chocolate Bar" containing WPI whey protein! Weltty is a raw chocolate brand that focuses on beauty, health, and ethics. Its chocolate is blended with Pure Diamond WPI whey protein (plain flavor) and is processed at low temperatures to preserve the original nutrition and flavor of the cacao. Each bottle contains 7.5g of protein and is recommended for after training or when you feel a little hungry. This sugar-free, guilt-free treat offers the nat

Current Shooto champion SASUKE (MASTER JAPAN TOKYO) will be holding a special seminar at the "Uoi Full Swing Training Session" to be held at Washu Keishukai HEARTS in Shinjuku on Sunday, January 18th! The event will be divided into two parts based on level, with a program that can be enjoyed by everyone, from beginners to experienced participants, with content tailored to their level. ◎Part 1: For beginners This fun training session focuses on hitting the mitts and is aimed a

It has been announced that Nein Danesh (MASTER JAPAN FUKUOKA) will be competing against Yasumi Kento (ALMA FIGHT BASE) at the professional Shooto tournament on Saturday, February 28th. Danesh fought against Yu Shimamura (Paraestra Koiwa) in the featherweight division at a tournament last October, winning by a shocking TKO in the second round when the referee stopped the fight due to ground and punches. He will move up to the lightweight class for this tournament and take on w

Ryuto Take (KRAZY BEE) will be participating in " DEEP TOKYO IMPACT 2026 1st ROUND " to be held at New Pier Hall in Tokyo on February 23rd (Monday, public holiday), and will be facing off against Masato Nakamura (Ranger Gym)! This will be their first match in about nine months, so stay tuned to see if they can show the results of their training and take victory! DEEP TOKYO IMPACT 2026 1st ROUND Tournament Overview Date and time: Monday, February 23, 2026 Doors open at 12:00

Shinsaku Midori (MASTER JAPAN FUKUOKA) will face Kento (BJ MMA SCHOOL) in the strawweight division of the 2025 Rookie of the Year Tournament Final, which will be held at PROFESSIONAL SHOOTO 2026 Vol.1 (Part 2) at New Pier Hall (Tokyo) on Sunday, January 18th! In the semi-finals of the Rookie of the Year Tournament held last October, he advanced to the finals after a fierce battle with Kato Hiroki (roots), and he hopes to show his overwhelming strength in the final and win the

"Beautiful butt guru" Okabe Tomo will be appearing in the subculture magazine "KAMINOGE vol.163" (published January 5, 2026 / Power Publishing), which focuses on professional wrestling and martial arts! This issue of "KAMINOGE" focuses on women who are active in various fields, with the theme of "Strong Women." The book features an interview with Tomo Okabe, who continues to be active at the forefront of women's bodybuilding and fitness. This magazine features women who embo

The first domestic selection tournament for the Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) representative for the 20th Asian Games (Aichi, Nagoya) to be held in September 2026 was held at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo on Sunday, December 21st, with Daisuke Murayama from Master Japan Tokyo competing in the men's traditional 65kg class. In the final, he faced Kojiro Nakajima (FREEDOM@OZ) and won by armbar submission in the first round to take the championship. In the future, they will

VT:R ZERO will be held at a location in Tokyo on Saturday, December 13th. This tournament is a spin-off tournament organized by ROMAN (Roots Of Martial Arts Network), and specializes in "Vale Tudo" (anything goes) matches, the origin of martial arts, and is an event themed around "duels" where human strength and determination intersect. It has been decided that this tournament will be held without spectators and will be streamed live on U-NEXT. VT:R ZERO Date and time: Saturd

A cutman seminar/ GCTC (Global Cutman Training Course) by Pako (Pascal Jean-Michel) was held at MASTER JAPAN TOKYO in Suidobashi, Tokyo over two days, on Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 . On the first day, participants learned about the history of cutman, followed by a demonstration of hand wrapping, injury care and treatment principles, and first aid practice.On the second day, participants reviewed theory and practical skills, then had practical