Japanese Grand Prix Freestyle Fighting Tournament Committee President Sadahura Tanikawa issued a statement earlier today in regards to the recent devastation caused by super storm Sandy, as well as information about the upcoming tournament.
“First, we offer our sincerest condolences to those deeply affected by the devastating hurricane that struck the Eastern coastline of the United States last week” said Tanikawa. “It takes a storm of such magnitude to realize the things that are truly important in life. One of our fighters who is competing in this storm was heavily impacted by the storm, and we send our best wishes to him and his family.”
The one-of-a-kind tournament has been delayed several times over the last few months due to various reasons, and the committee is confident that the commencement date is within their sights.
“Unlike every other fighting tournament that is out there, which are based solely on making profits, we pride ourselves on putting on the most unique tournament available to the top fighters in the world, and for that reason we will not rush into beginning just to appease the public,” said Tanikawa.
The annual Japanese Grand Prix freestyle fighting tournament contains the top fighters in their discipline across the world. Competing this year are Japan’s acclaimed sumo champion Harumafuji, America’s Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion Gunn and Argentina’s Muay Thai Bosch, amongst several other top combatants.
“This is not an average MMA or boxing match; this is one of the most revered freestyle fighting tournaments in the world, and we will go above and beyond to ensure the success of it. We owe it to the fighters who have qualified, and of course to the fans around the world.”
This unique tournament is one of a kind, as it encompasses all of the diversified martial arts and boxing disciplines across the world, and brings the most elite fighters in each discipline together to compete in a winner take all, single elimination tournament with the grand prize being the purse of $1 million and eligibility to fight in any tournament worldwide.
Already sold out, fans around the world are anxious to see this competition get underway. More information as to when the firm date of the commencement of the tournament will be released as soon as word is given from the committee.
