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Inaugural Featherweight Champion to Be Crowned at Rizin 25 on Oct. 19

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Mikuru Asakura and Yutaka Saito will vie for Rizin Fighting Federation’s inaugural featherweight championship in the Rizin 25 main event on Oct. 19.

The Japanese promotion announced the card on Monday. Rizin 25 takes place at Osaka Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan, and will include a blend of MMA and kickboxing bouts. According to a release, 6,000 fans will be allowed to attend — 50 percent of the venue’s capacity.

Four other MMA bouts were confirmed for Rizin 25: Yojiro Uchimura vs.