GLORY and RISE delivered another action-packed night as the Last Featherweight Standing tournament moved forward, while multiple RISE world title fights crowned new champions at the top of the card.
GLORY Featherweight Grand Prix
Miguel Trindade got his revenge with a stellar performance against Berjan Peposhi, pulling away in the extra round. It was a close fight, with the busier Peposhi constantly looking for openings, while Trindade fought the smarter fight, circling and relying on his movement.
Sharp kicks from the outside and stinging hooks repeatedly rattled his Albanian-Belgian opponent.
Tournament favorite Petchpanomrung advanced to the next round with a comfortable win over Abraham Vidales. He controlled the first two rounds, but uncharacteristically faded late in the final round and was rocked by Vidales. Still, he regained his composure and cruised to a unanimous decision.
YURA once again showed he’s one of the division’s most dangerous punchers, scoring a stoppage win over Lee Sung-hyun to advance to the next round.
Kento Haraguchi and Hiroki Kasahara delivered a fight-of-the-year contender, trading heavily over three rounds, with Haraguchi earning the nod on the scorecards.
Koki Osaki def. Shiro (UD 49-46, 50-46, 50-45)
Four years ago, Koki Osaki left the ring with a loss to Shiro. On Saturday night at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, he left with the RISE World Bantamweight Title.
The bout began as a tactical chess match, but the momentum shifted decisively in the second. Osaki’s right straight began finding its home with surgical precision, leading to a controversial knockdown call that was ultimately overturned via video review. Undeterred by the administrative delay, Osaki returned in the third with even greater fire, flooring the technician with a clinical left hook that Shiro never truly recovered from.
While Shiro spent the championship rounds searching for a route back into the fight, Osaki remained a fortress. He balanced a defense-first approach with a diverse arsenal of strikes that kept the champion guessing until the final bell. Following the win, the new RISE king made his intentions clear: he plans to head to Thailand to settle an Osaki family debt by chasing the RWS belt that eluded his brother.
Ryujin Nasukawa def. Kaito Hasegawa (R5 KO)
Ryujin Nasukawa proved on Saturday night that a fight isn't over until the final bell, overcoming a dominant four-round masterclass from Kaito Hasegawa to claim the vacant RISE Super Flyweight title.
Hasegawa entered the bout looking every bit the "KO Artist," using his southpaw advantage to dictate the range and pace. His left straight was the story of the first half of the fight, repeatedly snapping Nasukawa’s head back and nearly scoring a knockdown in the second frame. Nasukawa struggled to find his timing against Hasegawa’s slip-and-rip defense, trailing on all three judges' cards heading into the final round.
Facing a "knockout or loss" scenario in the fifth, Nasukawa found his opening. A blistering left hook during a pocket exchange finally floored the elusive Hasegawa. From there, momentum became a tidal wave: Nasukawa dropped Hasegawa twice more in rapid succession, forcing the referee to wave off the contest at the 1:17 mark.
The victory not only marks Nasukawa’s second weight-class title but sets up a massive domestic clash. Following a post-fight staredown with Ryu Hanaoka, both men agreed to a headlining bout for next the ELDORADO event to determine the undisputed ruler of the 53kg division.
Haruto Yasumoto def. Takumi Terada (30-29, 30-29, 30-29)
“I've now conquered RISE, KNOCK OUT, K-1, and Shoot Boxing. I'm confident I'm number one in Japan”.
Those were the defiant words of Haruto Yasumoto following a masterclass performance against former K-1 champion Takumi Terada. In a sport often divided by promotional boundaries, Yasumoto’s claim is now nearly impossible to dispute. By systematically dismantling every rival champion placed before him, the "Silent Assassin" has earned the respect of the entire Japanese kickboxing scene.
The contest was a clash of philosophies: Terada’s high-pressure K-1 brawling versus Yasumoto’s multi-faceted technical approach. Early on, Terada looked to ignite a firefight with looping hooks and overhands, but Yasumoto’s distance management was impeccable. Using a diverse array of high kicks and stance-shifting footwork, Yasumoto forced Terada to reset his offense repeatedly.
The momentum shifted entirely in the middle frame. Yasumoto began timing Terada’s entries with sharp, piercing straights that disrupted the challenger’s rhythm. By the final round, Yasumoto’s conditioning allowed him to pull away, peppering a tiring Terada with a variety of strikes from all angles. While Terada showed immense heart by never backing down, he was simply unable to solve the defensive puzzle presented by Yasumoto, who cruised to a clean 30-29 victory on all scorecards.
