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Hideo Tokoro returns following FOTY contender to take on Kizaemon Saiga at inaugural RIZIN show

A battle of Japanese bantamweights has been added to RIZIN FF’s inaugural show, as veteran Hideo Tokoro looks to rebound from decision loss to LC Davis in a Fight of the Year contender in March to take on experience kickboxer Kizaemon Saiga.

The bout announcement was posted to efight.jp.

38-year-old Tokoro (32-28-2) is a veteran of mixed martial arts in Japan and has been fighting professionally for over 15 years. Throughout his long career he has fought the likes of Royce Gracie, Royler Gracie, Caol Uno, Ivan Menjivar, Brad Pickett, Daiki Hata, Joachim Hansen, Imanari and Victor Henry among others.