A week after being released by the UFC, Ian McCall’s next fight will be in “The Land of the Rising Sun.”
On Monday, Japanese promotion Rizin announced that the perennial flyweight contender will be moving up to 135 pounds to compete in their bantamweight grand prix that continues on Dec. 29 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. MMAjunkie first reported the news.
McCall, 33, joins the quarter-finals of the tournament as a wildcard entrant. The grand prix has already kicked off with bouts taking place in July and October.
Taking on “Uncle Creepy” will be Portugal’s Manel Kape, a 23-year-old with a 7-1 record that includes six wins by knockout or submission.