Rizin FF has announced several new bouts for its upcoming card in April, including many former UFC fighters. The promotion announced the news through its website.
Rizin FF booked former UFC fighters Anthony Birchak and Tatsuya Kawajiri to a featherweight contest. Birchak, a bantamweight fighter, will be moving up to the 145-pound weight class to face the Japanese fighter.
The fight with Kawajiri marks Birchak’s promotional debut and first fight since leaving the UFC back in 2016. Birchak is coming off a win over Dileno Lopes at UFC Fight Night 90 in August, and has a professional record of 11-3.