ISKA World Title Fight Officially Set for RISE 200

Djillali Kharroubi and Ryu Hanaoka Make Championship Weight Ahead of World Title Showdown

TOKYO, Japan – The stage is officially set for one of the featured bouts of RISE 200 after both ISKA World Championship contenders successfully made weight during the official weigh-ins held on July 11, 2026, in Tokyo.

The championship contest will see Djillali Kharroubi (France) take on Ryu Hanaoka (Japan) for the ISKA World Bantamweight Kickboxing Championship (55 kg, UKB Rules) at the iconic Korakuen Hall, with the event broadcast live throughout Japan on ABEMA TV.

Both athletes hit their championship marks without issue, confirming the bout as official. Kharroubi weighed in at 54.75 kg, while Hanaoka tipped the scales at 54.95 kg, comfortably inside the 55 kg championship limit.

The matchup brings together two accomplished competitors from Europe and Asia in a battle for one of ISKA’s most prestigious world titles. France’s Kharroubi enters the contest looking to capture world championship gold on foreign soil, while Hanaoka will have the advantage of competing before a passionate home crowd eager to see a Japanese champion crowned.

As part of the milestone RISE 200 event, the ISKA World Championship adds international prestige to an already highly anticipated fight card. Korakuen Hall, one of Japan’s most historic combat sports venues, will once again serve as the stage for elite kickboxing competition.

With both fighters successfully completing the final hurdle before fight night, all preparations are complete for what promises to be an exciting world championship showdown. When the opening bell rings, only one fighter will leave Tokyo as the ISKA World Bantamweight Kickboxing Champion.