Bloody Elbow · Oct 23, 2021
RIZIN 31 preview, start time, weigh-in results
You know, this logo also doesn’t get enough love.RIZIN is always good fun, and even in a packed weekend for MMA, it manages to have an event that can stand out.
Yutaka Saito (20-4) makes his second title defense after defeating Mikuru Asakura by decision last November, facing Juntaro Ushiku (19-8, 1 draw). Saito is a menace, and a very cold and calculating fighter that’s used his striking offense and grappling defense to end up with a four-fight win streak and a big gold belt to show for it. A fiery performer, he’s done most of his damage in Shooto, putting on a string of impressive performances.