On October 14, seven additional matches for the JAPAN MARTIAL ARTS EXPO PROLOGUE scheduled for October 19 were announced.
【10.19 JMAEXPO Additional Card ④】
A 17-Year-Old Prodigy Takes on a Tricky Veteran: Hikaru Machida vs. Kota Sugimura
| Kickboxing rules / 3 minutes x 3 rounds / 70kg Contract | ||
| Hikaru Machida （Kickboxing / Japan） | X | Kota Sugimura （Kickboxing / Japan） |
Hikaru Machida (Japan)
I’ve been given the chance to share my “IAI Punch“ with the world. I will approach this with all my heart and soul. I’ve watched videos of Sugimura, and I feel that in terms of youth, size, speed, technique, and power, I have little chance of winning. However, there is one thing I can win with, and that is my ”IAI Punch“. I believe I can change the world with this special move. The time has come to showcase this technique to the world. My opponent is a genius, but I want to survive with my special move.
Kota Sugimura (Japan)
I’m excited to have my debut match at a new event! Thank you! I will become a fighter who represents this event! My opponent, Machida, is a veteran with many titles, and I will take him down to claim everything for myself. I want everyone to remember Kota Sugimura!
Hikaru Machida (Kickboxing / Japan)
Date of Birth: July 23, 1987
Height: 170 cm Weight: 67 kg
An IAI puncher and veteran fighter with a kickboxing record of 38 wins and 19 losses. He has previously held titles such as the inaugural REBELS 60 kg champion and the 9th MA super featherweight champion. In 2017, he challenged in a mixed martial arts match on Ganryujima and won by unanimous decision against the Koshti champion from India.
Kota Sugimura (Kickboxing / Japan)
Date of Birth: May 27, 2007
Height: 177 cm Weight: 74 kg
Currently a second-year high school student and a prodigy karateka before his professional debut. He won the A Class Tournament in the General Division -65 kg at the Stand Up All Japan Championship 2023.
Event Overview
Noto Peninsula Earthquake Charity Event
JAPAN MARTIAL ARTS EXPO PROLOGUE
Event Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Doors Open: 12:30 PM, Event Starts: 2:00 PM
Venue: Yokohama BUNTAI (2-7-1 Furocho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0032)
Organizer: Japan Martial Arts Consortium
Ticket Prices: Arena Reserved Seats ¥10,000 (excluding tax) / General Admission (Free Seating) ¥3,000 (excluding tax)
Tickets on Sale: From Tuesday, October 1, 2024, via ePlus and other ticketing services.
How to watch：
12:30-（JST) U-NEXT（Only in Japan・Free）
https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000006877?rid=FS00040
14:00-（JST) TrillerTV（Worldwide exlculding Japan・PPV）
https://www.trillertv.com/watch/japan-martial-arts-expo-2024/2pfqy/
14:00-（JST) Fight Plus（Worldwide excluding Japan・PPV）
https://fightplus.eu/item.html?id=4949480
Official Website：https://jmaexpo.com/
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