The Rise of Black Wolf

If you were to make a sign that reveals something about yourself you want to hide from the world and hold it in public, what would it say? That’s the question Vulnerable Rally asks of its participants as we cut past the niceties and social graces to which we conform into the very heart of that which makes us human. Our fears, our shames, our frailties, our prejudices—when these shadow parts of ourselves come to light, they not only have the chance to free us, they can also free those who pass us by. And here, connected by our common humanity, we discover we are not alone. Vulnerable Rally is the backdrop of Mikey Pauker’s, RISE, which too is rallying cry for its listeners to rise up both in strength and in vulnerability—a sentiment echoed by the song’s refrain, “Don’t let this world lock you out of your soul.”

RISE WORLD SERIES 2025: Yokohama takes place on June 21, 2025, at Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama. Ryujin Nasukawa faces Hamada Azmani for the ISKA K-1 Rules Strawweight title. The undercard features the RISE 61.5kg World Series semifinals, with Kan Nakamura vs. Yuki Kasahara, and the GLORY×RISE Featherweight Tournament’s opening round, including Hiroki Kasahara.

RISE 187 takes place on April 19, 2025, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Masahiko Suzuki facing Ryunosuke Omori in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event, with Suzuki aiming to reclaim his top spot and Omori seeking a breakout win. The co-main event pits Taisei Umei against Shoa Arii in a featherweight (-57.5kg) clash, blending technical precision with aggressive striking. Other key bouts include Ryoya Ito vs. Rasta and Sumiya Ito vs. Jin Ishida, showcasing rising stars and international talent across 11 fights.

RISE 189 takes place on June 29, 2025, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features 12 bouts, including the RUF presents GACHI!! 2 Million Yen Prize Tournament in the super lightweight (-65kg) division. Key fights include the main event between Tessa de Kom and Aisan, the tournament final as the semi-main event, and first-round bouts like Yuto Yamaguchi vs. Sota Kimura. Additional matches feature Tenshi Matsumoto vs. Hirayama, Reiya vs. Sumiya Ito, and Melty vs. YAYA.

A mysterious man offers John hope with his dying wife. A locket, which will grant a single wish. John wishes that death cease to exist. Chaos ensues as the living can't die, and the dead can't remain in the grave.

RISE 190 takes place on July 25, 2025, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The main event is a 90kg kickboxing bout between RISE Light Heavyweight Champion Kenta Nanbara, and South Korea’s Sung Jik Jung, a durable Max FC veteran.

RISE 191 took place Saturday, August 30, 2025 with 11 fights at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.

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In the hallowed halls of Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo's sumo shrine, the RISE World Series 2025 Final erupts on November 2. Japan's elite kickboxing league, forged in 2003, crowns its 61.5kg Grand Prix king as Kan Nakamura's agile fury meets Yuan Pengjie's unyielding storm in a grueling showdown. Co-main fireworks ignite when Sumiya Ito battles Yura in OFG at 66.5kg.

RISE 194 headlined by Masahiko Suzuki and Ryu Hanaoka. Koto HIraoka faces Haruka Shimada for the vacant 46kg title.

RISE 184 took place Sunday, December 15, 2024 with 12 fights at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.

RISE 193 features 12 kickboxing bouts headlined by champion Koki Osaki defending against Witthikorn Saunnamtankiri in a 55.5kg SuperFight, plus ranked clashes like Sota Kimura vs. Yuki Tanaka.

RISE 171 event takes place on August 18, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Kenta Nanbara battling Kongtualai JM Boxing Gym for the vacant Light Heavyweight (-90kg) title in the main event. The co-main event pits Masahiko Suzuki against Imad Salhi in a bantamweight (-55kg) superfight. Other fighters include Manazo Kobayashi vs. Melty Kira, Shuto Miyazaki vs. Shun Shiraishi, and Arina Kobayashi vs. Mai Hanada across the card.

The RUF presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 Final Round takes place on December 16, 2023, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Toki Tamaru facing Kumandoi Petchyindee Academy in the -54kg Tournament final as the main event. Chadd Collins challenges Petchpanomrung for the Super Lightweight title in the co-main event. Other fighters include Kento Haraguchi, Taiju Shiratori, Kazuki Osaki, and Koyuki Miyazaki across the card. It’s the climactic finale of RISE’s 2023 World Series, broadcast live on ABEMA.

RISE 172 event takes place on October 29, 2023, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki facing Kazuki Miburo in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event. Other fighters include Ryunosuke Omori vs. Kuntae Kim, Taisei Umei vs. Ryusho Nakajima, and Hyuma Hitachi vs. Taishi Umezawa across the card. Additional bouts highlight Arina Kobayashi vs. Erika Gibo and Sumiya Ito vs. Shota.

ABEMA presents RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 2nd Round takes place on August 26, 2023, at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features YA-MAN battling Hiroto Yamaguchi for the inaugural RISE Open Finger Glove -65kg title in the main event. The semifinals of the -54kg Tournament include Kazuki Osaki vs. Toki Tamaru and Shiro Matsumoto vs. Kumandoi Petchyindee. Other fighters like Koki Osaki, Taiga Kawabe, and Kan Nakamura compete across the card.

RISE WORLD SERIES 2023 1st Round takes place on July 2, 2023, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features the opening round of the -54kg Grand Prix with fighters like Shiro Matsumoto vs. Ruben Seoane, Kazuki Osaki vs. Aiman Lahmar, Toki Tamaru vs. Petchsila Wor Auracha, and Kumandoi Petchyindee vs. Mohamed Kloua. Kento Haraguchi faces Anvar Boynazarov in a non-tournament superfight headlining the card. Additional bouts include Chan Hyung Lee vs. Yuma Yamaguchi and Jin Mandokoro vs. Kazane Nagai. It’s the explosive start to RISE’s 2023 World Series, broadcast live on ABEMA.

ABEMA presents RISE ELDORADO 2024 takes place on March 17, 2024, at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Shiro defending his Bantamweight (-55kg) title against Toki Tamaru in the main event. Other fighters include Akihiro Kaneko vs. Masahiko Suzuki, Chadd Collins vs. Miguel Trindade, and Kazuki Osaki vs. Djillali Kharroubi across the card. Five RISE vs. K-1 matchups also highlight the night. It’s RISE’s first major event of 2024, broadcast live on ABEMA.

RISE 176 event takes place on February 23, 2024, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Riku Kazushima facing Khunsuk Petchyindee in a 52kg catchweight non-title bout as the main event. Other fighters include Haruto Yasumoto vs. Taisei Umei, Kaito Hasegawa vs. Sanchai TEPPEN GYM, and Momu Tsukamoto vs. Jin across the card. Additional bouts highlight Ryuta Suekuni vs. Reiya and Sumiya Ito vs. Yamato Ashikaga.

RISE 175 event takes place on January 14, 2024, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Taiga Kawabe challenging Chang Hyung Lee for the Super Featherweight title in the main event. Other fighters include Arina Kobayashi vs. Wang Qinglong, Sota Kimura vs. Chappy Yoshinuma, and Kakeru vs. Kenichi Yamakawa across the card. Additional bouts highlight Tatsuya Wakahara vs. Kazu Matsuyama and Musashi Kutsuwa vs. Hiroya Oshima.