Rizin Fighting Federation’s upcoming openweight grand prix just added another big name, as the promotion announced that Mirko Filipovic will take part in the bracket.
Filipovic will face an as-yet-to be named opponent as part of the 16-man tournament, which begins on Sept. 25 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. As expected, Wanderlei Silva’s participation was also confirmed by Rizin, although he too does not yet have an opponent. Additionally, Pride Fighting Championships and Sengoku veteran Kazuyuki Fujita will meet sumo wrestler Kaido Hoovelson in the bracket.