It seemed like Rizin 30 was just yesterday. Rizin 31 will now be soon upon us arriving faster than the speed of light. At a press conference Thursday, Rizin CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara announced additional fights for the upcoming show on October 24 show at the Pia Arena in Yokohama. Featherweight champion Yutaka Saito will make his first defense against Deep featherweight champion Juntaro Ushiku. Heavyweight and former sumo Tsuyoshi Sudario will return to take on Deep fighter Saint.
Yutaka Saito vs. Juntaro Ushiku
Rizin featherweight champion Yutaka Saito will make his first title defense against Deep featherweight champion Juntaro Ushiku.