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Inaugural RIZIN FF Bantamweight Champion to be crowned in Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Darrion Caldwell

Well, it was announced earlier tonight that Ayaka Hamasaki and Kanna Asakura would be facing each other for RIZIN’s inaugural world title. Also announced tonight; Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Darrion Caldwell.

But this blockbuster bantamweight match-up won’t just be a regular fight. It has been announced that this bout will determine the inaugural RIZIN Bantamweight Champion.

Bellator Bantamweight Champion, Darrion Caldwell (13-1) heads to Japan on a nice win streak with gold around his waist. He looks to add another shiny belt to his collection when he faces Kyoji Horiguchi (25-2) for the inaugural RIZIN Bantamweight Championship.