In Photos: Ryujin, Kumura, And Gump Put On A Show At ONE SAMURAI 5 Open Workout
Three Team Teppen kickboxers—Ryujin, Kumura, and Gump—held an open workout ahead of ONE SAMURAI 5 in Tokyo, where they will compete on November 18.
Ryujin Nasukawa, younger brother of Tenshin Nasukawa, participated in an open workout at Team Teppen’s gym ahead of his ONE Championship debut. The 20-year-old ISKA World Champion, with a 20-3 record, will face Elmehdi El Jamari in a strawweight kickboxing match at ONE SAMURAI 5. Ryujin aims to challenge for the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title after his knockout victory over Thongpoon PK Saenchai in July.
Masashi Kumura, making his ONE Championship debut, trained for his strawweight kickboxing bout against Ellis Badr Barboza. The 27-year-old Osaka native, with a 26-8 career record, began martial arts with karate and turned pro in kickboxing at 15. Kumura seeks to impress with a victory over a former ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title challenger.
Gump, 23, prepared for his bantamweight kickboxing match against Shuto Inui at the Tokyo event. The 19-5 fighter, 2-0 in ONE Championship, aims to extend his winning streak after competing on the organization’s weekly Asia primetime series. Gump cited recent rule experience and team training as factors in his preparation.
The open workout at Team Teppen’s gym featured Ryujin, Kumura, and Gump showcasing their skills ahead of ONE SAMURAI 5. The event, broadcast live from EBARA WAVE Arena Ota in Tokyo on November 18, marks their opportunity to perform on home soil for the first time in ONE Championship.