RIZIN Fighting Federation, the upstart mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion headed by former PRIDE boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara, will make its combat sports debut next week with its eight-man heavyweight tournament, as well as the return of heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko, with a special two-day event inside Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, with select bouts airing stateside on Spike TV.
Event: RIZIN Fighting Federation
Date: Thurs., Dec. 31, 2015, via FUJI TV and SPIKE TV
Location: Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan
Fight Card (Day 2):
Main Event:
Fedor Emelianenko vs.