Mark Godbeer (BAMMA/UK), Teodoras Aukstuolis (BUSHIDO/Lithuania), Goran Reljic (KSW/Poland) will be participating in RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015.

Additional fighters who will be participating in the 100kg tournament for “RIZIN FIGHTING WORLD GRAND-PRIX 2015 SAITAMA 3 DAYS” held on December 29th (Tue) and 31st (Thu) at the Saitama Super Arena have been confirmed. From BAMMA Heavy weight champion Mark Godbeer will be representing his promotion and UK, BUSHIDO Light Heavyweight Europe Champion Teodoras Auksluolis from Lithuania and Polish promotion KSW will be sending former Light Heavyweight Champion Goran Reljic.

Mark Godbeer representing BAMMA from UK is 31 years old mixed martial artist who made his debut in England in 2009 and went undefeated for 7 fights. He has been fighting in BAMMA in his recent days. Mark has the style where he is constantly pushing forward, putting pressure on his opponent and ready to exchange. The fan favorite fighter has never went to distance, all of his wins and losses have ended by a finish. Will his exciting aggressive style and his physical advantage win him the first ever RIZIN tournament.

“It has been my dream to fight in Japan. The fans, are respect the fighters and the sport at a different level. I’m ready to fight. It’s also an honor for me to represent my country. I’ve been preparing for the 10 minute round and PRIDE rules, so I’m ready.”(Mark Godbeer)

Lithuanian Teodoras Aukstuolis representing Bushido is a 24 year old mixed martial artist who has a back ground in Judo. He practiced Judo since childhood and has many accomplishments. Teodoras has took many medals in National matches and is a face of Lithuanian Judo. He has also made successful transitions in wrestling and combat sambo to prove his athleticism and talent in MMA. His aggressiveness shows immediately after the bell rings, with his crisp, powerful striking and powerful slams. His fight style is definitely something that will bring the fans to their feet.

“Thank you for the invitation to participate in RIZIN FF tournament. I am very happy being a part of this tournament and I am glad that fights pursuant to old Pride rules recover. It is very important for me that I will be able to represent my small country Lithuania and Lithuanian Bushido MMA organization. My dream to fight in Japan has been for a long time. I believe I can win.” (Teodora Aukstuolis)

Representing Polish promotion KSW is Goran Reljic, a 31 year old from Croatia. He carries a BJJ black belt and on top of his ground techniques, he has the striking skills to make him a very well rounded fighter. He’ll be aggressive towards the submissions on his back, and can throw powerful ground and pound when on top. He is a UFC veteran, and defeated former Bellator Champ to win the KSW title. He lost his title in his last fight, but he brings world class experience, mental strength and the physical power to the RIZIN FIGHTING Grand PRIX.

“I have lost my title at KSW but that was destiny. I was still able to enter the RIZIN FF tournament. It has always been my dream to fight in Japan so I am very motivated. I promise to show everybody a better and stronger me in the ring.” (Goran Reljic)

BAMMA Official Site : http://www.bamma.com/

BUSHIDO Official Site : http://www.bushido.lt/

KSW Official Site : http://www.konfrontacja.com/