The current King of Pancrase is riding a 4-fight winning streak with notable wins over
the names such as Takafumi Otsuka, Victor Henry, Johnathan Brookins and Rafael Silva. Many thought that he was just a phone call away from the UFC, but Ishiwatari has
decided to participate in RIZIN’s World Grand-Prix.
“For me, it’s all about me beating tough, international fighters. Now that there is a
platform where tough international Fighters are coming to, there is no need for me to fight outside of Japan.