Newly created Japanese mixed martial arts promotion Rizin Fighting Federation announced late Thursday the signing of another fighter. Rizin Chairman Nobuyuki Sakakibara and General Manager Nobuhiko Takada held a press conference to announce that the company has signed former sumo wrestler Kaido Hoovelson.
Better known as “Baruto” in the sumo community, his giant stature both inside the ring and out will likely draw plenty of interest in Japan. The pair of executives revealed that “Baruto” will make his MMA debut during the Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2015, which will take place at the Saitama Super Arena Dec.