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Rizin FF Weigh-in Results: Kazushi Sakuraba, Shinya Aoki Given Go-Ahead in Japan

Rizin Fighting Federation will break ground with two Japanese legends wielding its shovels.

Pride Fighting Championships staple Kazushi Sakuraba (171) checked in at 169.75 pounds ahead of his catchweight battle with Shinya Aoki (169.75) in the Rizin Fighting Federation 1: Day 1 main event on Tuesday at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The eight men participating in the Rizin heavyweight grand prix were also cleared at Monday’s official weigh-in: Muhammad Lawal (214) vs. Brett McDermott (215), Teodoras Aukstuolis (216) vs.