This morning Rizin Fighting Federation held a press conference that featured MMA newcomer and wrestling phenom Asen Yamamoto joined by his grandfather and former Olympic wrestler Ikuei Yamamoto as well as the legendary Rickson Gracie on behalf of his son Kron Gracie.
Rizin General Manager Nobuhiko Takada had this to say about the match-up:
“We have booked such a great fight. Korn Gracie vs Asen Yamamoto. This
is a very dramatic and simple matchup for the viewers.” said Takada
and continued, “this fight has already created a different buzz and
atmosphere that the matchups we have so far.