RIZIN’s return to the Saitama Super Arena may be somewhat overshadowed by this week’s UFC card, but there’s a lot to look forward to on this one.
Krazy Bee standout Yusuke Yachi (20-8) returns after a loss to Wanderlei Silva understudy Luiz Gustavo and an eye cut injury against Johnny Case to take on striking daredevil Mikuru Asakura (10-1). Asakura is on a five fight win streak with his last win being a decision over the same Luiz Gustavo. He’s managed to use his precision and timing to nail some of his opponents, and against a risk-taker like Yachi, that could prove to be in his favor.